Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The combination of Intel's Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a performance profile in Pc Building Simulator that is heavily dictated by resolution and preset selection, with the measured data revealing a system that scales from comfortably playable at 4K to exceptionally high frame rates at 1080p. Across twelve measured configurations, the average frame rates range from 39 FPS at 4K Ultra to 248 FPS at 1080p Low, placing this combo at rank 2155 out of 3723 tested combinations. The 20-core processor provides substantial headroom, while the 8 GB graphics card becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions and quality settings, a pattern that becomes clearer when examining the scaling behavior between each resolution tier.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that decline varies significantly depending on the preset. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 124 FPS to 78 FPS, a reduction of 46 FPS or roughly 37%. The same resolution step at Low settings sees a drop from 248 FPS to 156 FPS, which is a 92 FPS decrease but a smaller percentage change at approximately 37% as well. This consistency across presets indicates that the scaling penalty from 1080p to 1440p is relatively uniform, suggesting both CPU and GPU are being taxed proportionally.

The jump from 1440p to 4K tells a different story. At High settings, the average drops from 78 FPS to 41 FPS, a 47% reduction that is more severe than the 1080p-to-1440p step. At Low settings, the 1440p average of 156 FPS falls to 82 FPS at 4K, a 47% decline as well. This steeper scaling curve at the 4K tier indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting component, as the pixel count increases by 2.25 times from 1440p to 4K, and the frame rate reductions closely mirror that pixel growth. The data shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER with its 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is the bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU's 20 cores and 30 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient to keep feeding the GPU at lower resolutions.

Interestingly, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a drop from 118 FPS to 74 FPS (37% reduction), while the High preset shows a similar 37% reduction. This uniformity suggests that the system is not hitting a hard CPU limit at 1080p, as the frame rates at High and Ultra (124 and 118 FPS respectively) are close enough that the GPU is already the primary driver. The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS, which is below the 40 FPS threshold commonly considered playable, reinforces that this resolution and preset combination is the most demanding scenario for this hardware pairing.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K brings substantial processing power to Pc Building Simulator, a game that simulates the assembly and benchmarking of PCs rather than demanding real-time physics or complex AI. With 20 cores and 20 threads, the Arrow Lake architecture processor runs at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boosts to 5.50 GHz. The lack of hyperthreading means each core handles one thread, but the high core count and boost clock provide ample headroom for the game's simulation logic, which often involves tracking multiple component states and system temperatures.

Benchmark data places this CPU in the 94th percentile compared to all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 70879. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6511P with an average score of 71051 (0.2% higher), the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 at 71370 (0.7% higher), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70163 (1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F at 69996 (1.3% lower). These deltas are all within 1.5% of each other, indicating that the Core Ultra 7 265K sits in a tightly contested performance band where no single processor holds a decisive advantage.

In Pc Building Simulator specifically, the CPU's role becomes evident in the 1080p Low settings result of 248 FPS. This is the highest measured frame rate across all configurations, and while it does not represent a CPU-bound ceiling (as higher presets still show meaningful frame rate differences), it does demonstrate that the processor can far exceed the refresh rates of most displays when the GPU is not heavily loaded. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35850 and single-core score of 2020 provide context for this capability, though the game itself likely does not stress all 20 cores simultaneously. The 125 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth ensure that memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck in this simulation title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, based on the Turing architecture with the TU104 chip, is the more constrained component in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and the GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. With 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, the card delivers 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but are not directly relevant to Pc Building Simulator, which does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS in the measured scenarios.

The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 20282, places it near the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 1% higher), the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 (20556, 1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, 1.5% higher). These rivals are all within 2% of the RTX 2070 SUPER, indicating that the card performs in a narrow band relative to its contemporaries.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's limitations most clearly at 4K resolution. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 39 FPS, which is below the 40 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for a smooth experience. The 4K High result of 41 FPS is marginally better but still low. Even at 4K Low, the 82 FPS average suggests the GPU is working hard to fill 8.29 million pixels per frame. The 8 GB memory capacity becomes a concern at 4K with higher presets, as texture data and geometry can exceed this limit, though the measured results do not show catastrophic stuttering or crashes, just reduced frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset provides a clear picture of performance across all twelve combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly strong: Low settings produce an average of 248 FPS, Medium produces 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 and maximum of 202, High produces 124 FPS, and Ultra produces 118 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 6 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest preset at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 156 FPS for Low, 111 FPS for Medium (with a minimum of 94 and maximum of 127), 78 FPS for High, and 74 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset's 94 FPS minimum is notable, as it indicates that even during demanding scenes, the system maintains frame rates above 60 FPS. The High to Ultra gap narrows to just 4 FPS at 1440p, continuing the trend observed at 1080p.

The 3840x2160 results show a more dramatic drop: Low averages 82 FPS, Medium averages 58 FPS (with a minimum of 49 and maximum of 67), High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 49 FPS is still above 30 FPS, but the High and Ultra results fall below the 60 FPS target that many gamers prefer. The 4K Medium result of 58 FPS is the only 4K configuration that approaches smooth gameplay, though it still falls short of a locked 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2155 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all pairings. This mid-pack ranking reflects the mismatch between the high-end CPU and the mid-range GPU. The processor's 94th percentile standing among all CPUs contrasts sharply with the GPU's 65th percentile, and the overall combo rank is pulled down by the graphics card's limitations.

The data indicates that this rank is not a reflection of poor performance in absolute terms, but rather a consequence of the benchmark database containing many combinations with higher-end graphics cards paired with comparable or lower-end CPUs. The 3723 tested combos include configurations with GPUs that far exceed the RTX 2070 SUPER's capabilities, and in a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator where GPU load scales directly with resolution and settings, those higher-tier cards will naturally achieve better results. The combo's rank of 2155 suggests it outperforms roughly 42% of tested pairings, which is consistent with the GPU's 65th percentile being the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal configuration depends heavily on the target resolution and the user's frame rate preferences. At 1080p, the Medium preset with an average of 175 FPS and a minimum of 149 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, easily exceeding 144 Hz refresh rate monitors. The High preset at 124 FPS is also viable for 120 Hz displays, while Ultra at 118 FPS offers marginal visual improvements for a small performance cost.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 111 FPS average with a 94 FPS minimum, making it the recommended choice for 100 Hz or 120 Hz displays. The High preset at 78 FPS is suitable for 75 Hz monitors and provides better visual fidelity, but users with 144 Hz displays will notice the difference. The Ultra preset at 74 FPS is only 4 FPS slower than High, so if visual quality is the priorityanding the frame rate difference is acceptable, it can be considered.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 58 FPS with a 49 FPS minimum is the only configuration that approaches smooth gameplay, though it will not maintain a consistent 60 FPS. The Low preset at 82 FPS is the best choice for users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, while High and Ultra at 41 and 39 FPS respectively should only be used in scenes where frame rate is less critical, such as when viewing static benchmarks. For the best overall experience, the data supports using Medium settings at 1440p, as it provides a high average frame rate with a minimum that stays well above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 248 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 175 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 156 FPS at 1440p Low.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: No. The closest 4K result is Medium settings with an average of 58 FPS and a minimum of 49 FPS. All other 4K presets produce averages below 60 FPS, with High at 41 FPS and Ultra at 39 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has an average benchmark score of 70879, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Xeon 6511P (71051), 0.7% lower than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (71370), 1% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163), and 1.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69996).

Q: What is the performance gap between High and Ultra settings?

A: The gap is small at lower resolutions. At 1080p, High averages 124 FPS and Ultra averages 118 FPS, a 6 FPS difference. At 1440p, High averages 78 FPS and Ultra averages 74 FPS, a 4 FPS difference. At 4K, High averages 41 FPS and Ultra averages 39 FPS, a 2 FPS difference.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, which is 1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), 1.2% lower than the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), 1.3% lower than the Intel Arc B570 (20556), and 1.5% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20582).

Q: What is the best settings recommendation for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: At 1080p, Medium settings with 175 FPS average and 149 FPS minimum will fully utilize a 144 Hz display. At 1440p, Low settings at 156 FPS average are the only option that exceeds 144 FPS, while Medium at 111 FPS average will not fully saturate a 144 Hz panel.