Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator — Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a wide spread of frame rates in Pc Building Simulator, ranging from 35 FPS at 4K Ultra to 225 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU's substantial core count and high boost clock allow it to maintain very high frame rates at 1080p. The measured results place this combo at rank 2098 out of 3002 tested combinations, suggesting that while the hardware is capable, the pairing is not optimized for this particular simulation title's demands.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 225 FPS, which drops to 142 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 74 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 67% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering throughput is the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher settings presets. With High settings, the system produces 112 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 37 FPS at 4K — a 67% drop from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the pattern continues with 107 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K, representing a 67% reduction as well. The consistency of this percentage drop across all settings presets strongly suggests that resolution scaling is purely a function of GPU fill rate and memory bandwidth, not CPU limitations.

The delta between 1080p and 1440p is smaller in absolute terms than between 1440p and 4K. For instance, at Medium settings, the system drops from 159 FPS at 1080p to 100 FPS at 1440p (a 37% reduction), then to 53 FPS at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU that has sufficient bandwidth for 1440p but becomes increasingly constrained at 4K, where the 8 GB frame buffer and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth must manage nearly twice the pixel data.

The 4K results tell a clear story: at Ultra and High settings, the average FPS of 35 and 37 respectively are barely above playable thresholds, while even Medium settings at 4K only achieve 53 FPS. The 1440p results are more balanced, with all settings presets delivering between 68 and 142 FPS. The 1080p results show the system's ceiling, with Low settings reaching 225 FPS and even Ultra maintaining 107 FPS, which indicates that at this resolution the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames to approach its maximum output.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective data rate, and the GPU operates at a base clock of 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. The card is built on the Turing architecture with 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, providing a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is most evident at 4K resolution, where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS at all settings presets. The 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS and 4K High result of 37 FPS are nearly identical, suggesting that the GPU is saturated at both settings levels and that additional graphical features have minimal impact once the renderer is pixel-bound. The 4K Medium result of 53 FPS shows a more substantial improvement, indicating that reducing certain visual effects allows the GPU to allocate more resources to pixel throughput.

The 1440p results demonstrate the GPU's sweet spot. At 1440p Ultra, the system achieves 68 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 1440p High result of 71 FPS and 1440p Medium result of 100 FPS provide increasingly comfortable margins. The 1440p Low result of 142 FPS shows that even at lower settings, the GPU can deliver high refresh rate performance at this resolution.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its in-game behavior. Its Passmark G3D score of 16462 places it at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, -0.4% delta), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, -0.5% delta), AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, -1.5% delta), and Intel Arc A770M (18383, -1.6% delta). These close scores indicate that the RTX 2060 SUPER performs competitively with these cards in synthetic benchmarks, though Pc Building Simulator's specific rendering workload may differ.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and can boost up to 5.50 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The processor includes 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel configuration providing 115.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p resolution, where the system achieves 225 FPS at Low settings. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU with a sufficient number of draw calls and simulation updates to saturate the graphics card at lower resolutions. The 24-core configuration is particularly relevant for a simulation game, which typically involves complex system state calculations, though Pc Building Simulator's workload may not fully utilize all cores given its 2019 release date.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate its overall capability. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44253 and single-core score of 2439 highlight strong parallel and single-threaded performance. The Passmark multithread score of 68574 and single-thread score of 5068 further confirm this. The processor ranks at the 96th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 93785. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6520P (93786, 0% delta), AMD EPYC 4564P (95183, -1.5% delta), AMD EPYC 9175F (95615, -1.9% delta), and AMD EPYC 4565P (95764, -2.1% delta).

The CPU's 5.50 GHz boost clock is significant for the game's single-threaded aspects, as simulation games often have a primary thread that handles core logic. The high single-core performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2439, ensures that this main thread is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's performance is less relevant to the overall frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2098 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the system in approximately the 30th percentile of tested configurations, meaning that about 70% of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver better performance in this game.

This ranking is notably lower than what the individual components' percentiles might suggest. The CPU is at the 96th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU is at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. The discrepancy between these individual rankings and the combo's overall position indicates that the pairing is not well-matched for this specific game. The RTX 2060 SUPER, despite being a mid-range GPU, becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, preventing the powerful CPU from demonstrating its full potential.

The combo's rank of 2098 suggests that many other combinations, likely those with more balanced CPU-GPU pairings, outperform it in Pc Building Simulator. This could be because the game is not particularly CPU-intensive, so the Ultra 7 270K Plus's extensive core count provides diminishing returns compared to a less powerful but better-matched CPU paired with a stronger GPU. The data shows that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, where even the most powerful CPU cannot compensate for the RTX 2060 SUPER's limited pixel throughput.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and frame rate preference. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low achieving 225 FPS, Medium achieving 159 FPS, High achieving 112 FPS, and Ultra achieving 107 FPS. For users with high refresh rate monitors, Low or Medium settings at 1080p would allow frame rates above 144 FPS. For those prioritizing visual quality, Ultra at 1080p still maintains 107 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, the Medium settings preset delivers 100 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. High settings achieve 71 FPS, which is acceptable for most users, while Ultra drops to 68 FPS. Low settings at 1440p achieve 142 FPS, which may be desirable for competitive play but sacrifices visual fidelity. Given that the 1440p Ultra result of 68 FPS is close to the 1440p High result of 71 FPS, the performance difference between these two presets is minimal, and users may opt for Ultra if they prefer higher visual quality.

At 4K, Medium settings with an average of 53 FPS is the only preset that approaches playable frame rates, though it is still below 60 FPS. High settings at 37 FPS and Ultra at 35 FPS are likely too choppy for smooth gameplay. Low settings at 4K achieve 74 FPS, which is playable but may not provide the visual experience expected at this resolution. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires either Low settings or a willingness to accept frame rates in the 35-53 FPS range.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The 1440p resolution with Medium settings provides the best balance, achieving 100 FPS average. At 1080p, even Ultra settings maintain 107 FPS, while at 4K, only Low settings (74 FPS) approach playable frame rates.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 4K Ultra, the system achieves an average of 35 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck at 1440p and 4K resolutions, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes. At 1080p, the system reaches 225 FPS at Low settings, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions.

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

A: The combo ranks 2098 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in approximately the 30th percentile of tested systems.

Q: What are the CPU's key specifications for this game?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores, 24 threads, a base clock of 3.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It also features 36 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory.

Q: What memory configuration does the GPU use?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and a memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 225 FPS, Medium settings produce 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 FPS and maximum of 183 FPS, High settings produce 112 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 107 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 5 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds minimal additional GPU load at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low settings achieve 142 FPS, Medium settings achieve 100 FPS with a minimum of 85 FPS and maximum of 116 FPS, High settings achieve 71 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 68 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows further at this resolution, with only a 3 FPS difference, indicating that the GPU is becoming more constrained.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance drops significantly. Low settings achieve 74 FPS, Medium settings achieve 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and maximum of 60 FPS, High settings achieve 37 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 35 FPS. The Medium settings preset shows a wider variance between minimum and maximum frame rates, suggesting that certain scenes in the game are more demanding than others at this resolution. The 4K results demonstrate that this combo is not well-suited for 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator, as even Low settings barely maintain 74 FPS, and all higher presets fall below 60 FPS.