Pc Building Simulator

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + RTX 4080 combo in Pc Building Simulator at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings is 141 FPS. This is the lowest average among the four tested settings at that resolution, but it still provides a very fluid experience.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64,640, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 4464P's 64,823. In practical terms, the difference is negligible for gaming workloads.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo, and at what resolution and settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 470, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the game is highly scalable on this hardware at lower resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 4080's performance more closely matched by the RTX 4080 SUPER or the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54,247. The RTX 4080 SUPER is its closest rival with a score of 54,209, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher, so the 4080 SUPER is the tighter match.

Q: In the overall ranking for this game, how does this specific CPU+GPU combo place?

A: The combo ranks 171st out of 3,723 tested combinations. This places it in the top 4.6% of all tested hardware pairings for Pc Building Simulator.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 333, with a minimum of 283 and a maximum of 383. This shows a solid frame-time consistency.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 30 MB shared L3 cache. For a simulation title like Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is often more pronounced than in fast-paced shooters, as it must handle the game's logic, inventory management, and component interaction calculations.

Benchmark data indicates this CPU is a strong performer. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,216 and single-core score of 5,960 suggest substantial headroom for both heavily threaded tasks and the single-threaded operations that many game engines still rely on. The Passmark multithread score of 49,682 and single-thread score of 4,689 reinforce this picture. The CPU holds a 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, which means it outperforms the vast majority of processors on the market.

Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, has a nearly identical average benchmark score, with the 265 trailing by a mere 0.3%. This places the 265 in a competitive position, though for gaming, the architectural differences and platform features (such as PCIe Gen 5, 20 lanes) might have more impact than raw compute scores.

Interestingly, the data shows that at 1080p, the average FPS jumps from 224 on Ultra to 470 on Low. This massive scaling suggests that at lower settings, the game becomes significantly lighter on the GPU, but the CPU still needs to keep up with the frame delivery. The 265's high boost clock and 20 cores appear more than sufficient, as the frame rates remain exceptionally high even at 1080p Ultra (224 FPS). The CPU's 65 W TDP is a modest power envelope for the performance it delivers, though this is a spec detail rather than a measured performance metric.

The significance of the CPU's 20 threads becomes apparent when considering the game's simulation nature. While the GPU renders the visual representation of the PC building workspace, the CPU manages the state of each component, the physics of installation, and the overall system simulation. The 265's architecture, with 20 cores, ensures that these background tasks do not bottleneck the frame output. The data implies that in this specific title, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor, as even at 1080p Ultra, the system maintains an average of 224 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, offering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2205 MHz, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz. The GPU includes 9,728 shading units and 76 RT cores, along with 304 tensor cores. These specifications make it a high-end graphics card, and its benchmark scores reflect that. The GPU's Passmark G3D score is 34,457, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6,567.

The RTX 4080 holds an 86th percentile ranking against all GPUs. Its closest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 0.1% higher on average. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% higher. This suggests the RTX 4080 is positioned near the top of the performance stack, but it's not the absolute fastest. The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is ample for modern titles, and for a simulation game that might involve large textures or complex scenes, this is a valuable asset.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is to render the 3D environment, the components, and the case. At 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 74. This is the lowest average recorded in the dataset, indicating that the GPU is being pushed hard at this resolution and quality level. When the settings are dropped to Low at 4K, the average FPS more than doubles to 155. This is a clear indicator that the game is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, as the CPU's performance remains constant, yet the frame rate changes dramatically with GPU workload.

The bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s is likely a factor in the GPU's ability to handle high-resolution textures without stuttering. The data shows a smooth progression from 1080p to 4K, with the GPU scaling its output according to the resolution's pixel count. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM ensures that even at 4K Ultra, memory capacity is not a limiting concern, allowing the game to load all necessary assets. The GPU's performance in this title aligns with its general benchmark standing, showing it as a top-tier card that only the very best rivals can match.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and RTX 4080 handle different settings in Pc Building Simulator. The game offers Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets across three resolutions. The best experience depends on the user's display and preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity.

At 1080p, all settings deliver exceptionally high frame rates. Low averages 470 FPS, Medium 333 FPS, High 235 FPS, and Ultra 224 FPS. For most users with a 1080p display (typically 60Hz to 240Hz), even Ultra settings would provide a more than satisfactory experience, as 224 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of nearly all monitors. There is no meaningful reason to lower settings at this resolution for competitive play, as the frame rates are already high enough to be limited by the display's refresh rate.

At 1440p, the story is similar. Ultra settings average 141 FPS, which is still above the refresh rate of many high-end 1440p monitors (typically 144Hz or 165Hz). High settings average 148 FPS, a minor improvement. Medium averages 210 FPS, and Low averages 297 FPS. For a 1440p 144Hz monitor, Ultra settings would be the recommended choice, as the average FPS is near the refresh rate limit and the visual quality benefits are significant.

At 4K, the situation changes. Ultra settings average 74 FPS, which is playable but might not be ideal for users with a 120Hz or higher 4K display. High settings average 78 FPS, a slight improvement. Medium settings average 110 FPS, which would be the sweet spot for a 4K 120Hz display, providing a fluid experience with a reasonable visual upgrade over Low. Low settings average 155 FPS, which is very high but would require a substantial sacrifice in visual quality.

The data suggests that for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the Medium preset at 4K offers the most compelling option, with 110 FPS average and a minimum of 93 FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, as it maintains an average of 141 FPS without dipping into lower frame rates. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is recommended, as the 224 FPS average ensures a highly responsive experience. The measured rows show that the RTX 4080 has enough headroom to handle the game's maximum settings at all but the most demanding resolution, where a single step down to Medium yields a significant performance boost.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 171 out of 3,723 tested combinations for Pc Building Simulator. This places the combo in the top 4.6% of all tested hardware pairings, which is a strong result. The high ranking confirms the balance between the CPU's strong core count and the GPU's high rendering throughput.

The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs contribute to this high combo rank. However, notably, the combo rank is not simply the average of the two percentiles. The game's engine and its specific demands can skew the results. The fact that this combo ranks 171st suggests that there are many other combinations that can perform similarly or better, likely involving even more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090 or more specialized CPUs.

The nearest rivals for the CPU, such as the AMD EPYC 4464P, show that the 265 is well-matched with other high-end processors. Similarly, the GPU's closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% higher in average score, meaning a system with that GPU would likely rank very similarly. The data indicates that this combo is a high-end pairing that delivers an excellent experience in this game, but it's not at the absolute pinnacle. The 171st rank out of 3,723 means there are 170 combinations that outperform it, likely using top-tier parts like the RTX 4090 or the latest flagship CPUs.

The ranking also implies that for Pc Building Simulator, the combination of a 20-core CPU and a high-end GPU is well-balanced. The game does not appear to have a bottleneck that would drag the combo down in the rankings. Instead, it consistently delivers high frame rates across all tested settings, which is a hallmark of a well-matched system. The data suggests that users with this combo are getting a top-tier experience, ranking in the 95th percentile of all possible configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and RTX 4080 covers three resolutions and four settings levels, providing 12 distinct data points. The data was measured, not estimated, which lends it credibility.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 224 at Ultra to 470 at Low. The Medium setting averages 333 FPS, with a minimum of 283 and a maximum of 383. High averages 235 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is significant, with Ultra delivering about 48% of the Low setting's frame rate. This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy workload on the GPU, but the resulting 224 FPS is still very high.

At 2560x1440, the averages are as follows: Low at 297 FPS, Medium at 210 FPS (with a min of 179 and max of 242), High at 148 FPS, and Ultra at 141 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is only 7 FPS, suggesting that Ultra is more efficient at this resolution than at 1080p. The Medium setting offers a substantial boost over High, with 62 FPS more on average.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 155 FPS, Medium at 110 FPS (min 93, max 126), High at 78 FPS, and Ultra at 74 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 4 FPS, while the jump from High to Medium is 32 FPS, and from Medium to Low is 45 FPS. This shows that at 4K, the GPU is the primary constraint, and lowering settings yields diminishing returns as the resolution itself becomes the bottleneck.

The minimum FPS data is only available for the Medium settings at all resolutions. At 1080p, the min is 283 FPS; at 1440p, it's 179 FPS; and at 4K, it's 93 FPS. These minimums are all well above 60 FPS, indicating that the combo maintains a smooth experience even in demanding scenes. The maximum FPS recorded is 383 at 1080p Medium, showing the headroom the hardware has at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings is very high. When moving to 1440p, there is a noticeable drop. At 4K, the frame rates fall further, but the magnitude of the drop depends heavily on the settings preset.

For the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 224 at 1080p, 141 at 1440p, and 74 at 4K. This represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is roughly proportional to the pixel count increase. 1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, and the frame rate drops to 63% of the 1080p value. 4K has 4 times the pixels of 1080p, and the frame rate drops to 33% of the 1080p value. This suggests that at Ultra settings, the GPU is the limiting component, as the frame rate scales almost inversely with the pixel count.

For the Low preset, the average FPS is 470 at 1080p, 297 at 1440p, and 155 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1080p to 4K is 67%. The percentage drops are identical to the Ultra preset, which is curious. This indicates that the GPU is still the limiting factor even at Low settings, as the relative performance drop is the same. However, the absolute values are much higher, meaning the GPU has enough headroom to render the game at very high frame rates even at 4K Low.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 333 FPS at 1080p, 210 FPS at 1440p, and 110 FPS at 4K. The High preset shows 235 FPS at 1080p, 148 FPS at 1440p, and 78 FPS at 4K. The consistency of the percentage drops across all settings strongly suggests that the RTX 4080's performance is scaling linearly with the pixel count, regardless of the workload. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

This has a key implication: the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution or setting. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the frame rates to plateau at lower resolutions, with the 1080p and 1440p scores being closer together. Instead, the frame rates continue to scale with resolution, indicating that the GPU's rendering throughput is the primary determinant of performance. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265's 20 cores and high boost clock are more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4080, even at 1080p Low where the GPU is tasked with producing 470 FPS. The data implies that for this game, the RTX 4080 is the component to upgrade if higher frame rates are desired, as the CPU has ample headroom.