Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator — Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Pc Building Simulator, with measured frame rates ranging from 225 FPS at 1080p Low to 35 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data shows a system where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution climbs, while the 20-core CPU provides ample headroom even at lower settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values reveal a steep and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 112 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p, then further to 37 FPS at 4K — a reduction of approximately 67% from 1080p to 4K. This pattern indicates that the rendering workload scales heavily with pixel count, which is typical for a simulation title that relies on detailed 3D scenes rather than complex physics or AI computations.

The scaling behavior becomes more pronounced when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system produces 225 FPS, which drops to 142 FPS at 1440p and 74 FPS at 4K. The relative decline from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is about 67% as well, suggesting that the resolution penalty is consistent regardless of quality preset. This consistency points to a GPU-bound scenario across all settings, where the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering throughput — not CPU limitations — determines the frame rate ceiling.

Medium settings show a similar trajectory: 159 FPS at 1080p, 100 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which likely enables the most demanding visual effects, delivers 107 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. The fact that the gap between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is smaller (39 FPS difference) than between 1440p and 4K (33 FPS difference) indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources become increasingly strained as pixel count approaches 4K.

Notably, the frame rate at 4K Ultra (35 FPS) is barely above the 4K Medium figure (53 FPS) when compared to the 1080p Ultra (107 FPS) versus 1080p Medium (159 FPS) gap. This compression at high resolution suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain the same performance scaling that lower resolutions enjoy. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 224.4 GTexel/s texture rate become limiting factors at 4K, where fill-rate demands quadruple relative to 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER operates with a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. These specifications place the GPU in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (0.4% faster), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (0.5% faster), AMD Radeon RX 460 (1.5% faster), and Intel Arc A770M (1.6% faster) — all within a narrow performance band.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is most evident in the resolution scaling data. The RTX 2060 SUPER delivers 107 FPS at 1080p Ultra but only 35 FPS at 4K Ultra, a three-fold reduction. This aligns with the GPU's raw compute capabilities: 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 272 tensor cores, which handle the game's shader workloads. The 34 RT cores are present but likely underutilized in this simulation title, which does not appear to rely heavily on ray-traced effects based on the measured frame rates.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a potential concern at 4K, where high-resolution textures and buffer allocations can exceed this amount. The measured 4K Medium frame rate of 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and maximum of 60 FPS suggests that memory pressure may cause intermittent stutters, as the minimum-to-average ratio (85%) is lower than at 1440p Medium (85% as well, but with a higher absolute floor). The 256-bit memory bus provides sufficient bandwidth for 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the 100 FPS average at Medium settings, but the 4K results indicate diminishing returns.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and 12 nm process node from TSMC mean it can handle modern API features, but its 2019-era architecture (Turing) limits efficiency compared to newer designs. The passmark DirectX 11 score of 130 and DirectX 12 score of 61 suggest that the GPU performs better in older API paths, which may explain why Pc Building Simulator — a title from 2019 — runs relatively well at lower resolutions despite the GPU's age.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2098 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 30th percentile from the bottom (or 70th percentile from the top). This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier status — the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs — while the CPU is substantially stronger, ranking in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile (93) and the combo's lower rank (2098/3002) indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck in this pairing. The CPU's average benchmark score of 64640 places it within 1% of rivals like the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823, 0.3% faster), Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438, 0.3% slower), AMD EPYC 7343 (64202, 0.7% slower), and AMD EPYC 9124 (65104, 0.7% faster). Yet the combo's rank is dragged down by the GPU, which cannot fully utilize the CPU's capabilities in this game.

In practical terms, this ranking means that many combinations with slower CPUs but faster GPUs would outperform this setup in Pc Building Simulator. The game's frame rates are heavily GPU-dependent, as shown by the resolution scaling data, so the CPU's 20 cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock provide no benefit when the GPU is already at its limits. The combo rank of 2098 suggests that users would see significant improvements by pairing the Core Ultra 7 265 with a more powerful GPU, rather than the RTX 2060 SUPER.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and acceptable frame rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable performance: Low runs at 225 FPS, Medium at 159 FPS, High at 112 FPS, and Ultra at 107 FPS. The small gap between High (112 FPS) and Ultra (107 FPS) — only 5 FPS — suggests that Ultra is the better choice at 1080p for users with 60 Hz or 144 Hz displays, as the visual quality improvement likely outweighs the marginal frame rate loss.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset provides the best balance with 100 FPS average, 85 FPS minimum, and 116 FPS maximum. High settings deliver 71 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS, while Ultra drops to 68 FPS. The Low preset at 142 FPS is unnecessary unless the user prioritizes maximum frame rates for competitive play. The Medium preset's minimum of 85 FPS ensures smooth gameplay without dips below 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. Medium settings produce 53 FPS average with a 45 FPS minimum and 60 FPS maximum, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. High settings (37 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) are below the 60 FPS threshold and may cause noticeable stuttering. Low settings at 74 FPS are playable but sacrifice visual quality. For 4K, the Medium preset is the only viable option that stays close to 60 FPS, though users may need to accept occasional dips below 50 FPS.

The data suggests that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates across all settings. At 4K, the RTX 2060 SUPER's limitations become apparent, and users should either lower resolution or accept reduced quality settings. The measured minimum and maximum values for Medium settings (45-60 FPS at 4K, 85-116 FPS at 1440p, 135-183 FPS at 1080p) provide a clear picture of the frame time consistency at each resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combination in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 provides the most comfortable experience with 107-225 FPS across all settings, while 2560x1440 offers good performance at Medium (100 FPS average) and playable results at High (71 FPS). 3840x2160 is only viable at Low (74 FPS) or Medium (53 FPS) settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 18093 places it within 1.6% of four rivals: RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, 0.4% faster), Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, 0.5% faster), Radeon RX 460 (18373, 1.5% faster), and Arc A770M (18383, 1.6% faster). All are statistically similar in performance.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 strong enough for this game?

A: The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 64640, and its nearest rivals (AMD EPYC 4464P, Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, AMD EPYC 7343, AMD EPYC 9124) are all within 0.7% of its score. The CPU is not the limiting factor in Pc Building Simulator, as frame rates are constrained by the GPU.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers 100 FPS average with 85 FPS minimum and 116 FPS maximum, providing the best balance of quality and performance. High settings at 71 FPS are also acceptable, but Ultra at 68 FPS offers only marginal improvement over High.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (74 FPS) exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings average 53 FPS with a 45 FPS minimum, while High (37 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) fall below playable thresholds. Users seeking 4K should consider a more powerful GPU.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 2098 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the lower 30% of all pairings. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier status (62nd percentile) dragging down the CPU's strong performance (93rd percentile).

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 features 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This Arrow Lake-S architecture chip, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC, includes 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache per core. Its benchmark scores are impressive: Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 42216 points, while single-core scores 5960. PassMark multi-thread results show 49682 points, with single-thread at 4689.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. At 1080p Low, the system produces 225 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability for this game. However, even at 4K Ultra (35 FPS), the CPU is not bottlenecked — the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The CPU's 20 cores provide substantial headroom for background tasks and simulation logic, but the game's rendering workload is what determines frame rates.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823, 0.3% faster), Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438, 0.3% slower), AMD EPYC 7343 (64202, 0.7% slower), and AMD EPYC 9124 (65104, 0.7% faster). These comparisons show that the Core Ultra 7 265 is well within the expected performance band for a high-end desktop CPU. Its 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of processors, even though this advantage does not translate to higher frame rates in a GPU-bound game like Pc Building Simulator.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (102.4 GB/s bandwidth) contribute to its efficiency, but these characteristics do not directly impact game performance in this title. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU is present but irrelevant for gaming when a discrete GPU is installed. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes ensures adequate bandwidth for the RTX 2060 SUPER, which uses PCIe 3.0 x16.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for this combination in Pc Building Simulator is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 225 FPS. Medium settings produce 159 FPS average with a minimum of 135 FPS and maximum of 183 FPS. High settings yield 112 FPS average, while Ultra settings achieve 107 FPS average. The frame rate range from Low to Ultra spans 118 FPS, indicating that quality settings have a significant impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Low settings drop to 142 FPS average. Medium settings provide 100 FPS average with 85 FPS minimum and 116 FPS maximum. High settings produce 71 FPS average, and Ultra settings deliver 68 FPS average. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 63 FPS (Low) to 39 FPS (Ultra), showing that lower settings suffer more from resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 74 FPS. Medium settings yield 53 FPS average with 45 FPS minimum and 60 FPS maximum. High settings produce 37 FPS average, while Ultra settings achieve 35 FPS average. The 4K results show a compressed range from 35 FPS (Ultra) to 74 FPS (Low), with only 39 FPS separating the extremes — compared to 118 FPS at 1080p.

The minimum and maximum values, available only for Medium settings, provide insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the range is 135-183 FPS (48 FPS spread), at 1440p it narrows to 85-116 FPS (31 FPS spread), and at 4K it tightens further to 45-60 FPS (15 FPS spread). This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more consistently saturated, reducing frame time variance but also lowering average performance.

These measured values confirm that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary determinant of performance in Pc Building Simulator. The CPU's capabilities are never fully exercised, even at 1080p Low where 225 FPS approaches the practical limit for many displays. For users seeking the best experience, 1080p Ultra (107 FPS) or 1440p Medium (100 FPS) offer the highest quality per frame rate, while 4K gaming requires accepting Medium settings at 53 FPS or dropping to Low for 74 FPS.