Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator presents an interesting case study for the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S. The measured FPS data reveals a configuration that scales predictably with resolution, but the underlying component bottlenecks shift dramatically depending on the settings preset chosen. This analysis examines the measured frames per second across three resolutions and four quality levels, interpreting what the numbers say about the CPU and GPU's respective roles in this simulation title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, but the magnitude of that drop tells a clear story about where the performance ceiling lies. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 247 FPS at 1920x1080 to 156 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 82 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the workload becomes progressively more demanding on the graphics processor as pixel count increases.

At Medium settings, the pattern holds but with slightly different percentages. The average drops from 175 FPS at 1080p to 111 FPS at 1440p (a 37% decrease), then to 58 FPS at 4K (a 48% decrease). The High preset shows a similar trend: 124 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p (37% lower), and 41 FPS at 4K (47% lower). The Ultra preset follows suit with 118 FPS, 74 FPS, and 39 FPS respectively, representing a 37% drop to 1440p and a 47% drop to 4K.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all four presets is notable. It suggests that resolution scaling in Pc Building Simulator is primarily a GPU-bound exercise, with the Radeon 8060S handling the increased pixel throughput in a predictable manner. However, the absolute numbers at 1080p — particularly the 247 FPS Low result — indicate that at lower resolutions, the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU. The fact that the 1080p Ultra result of 118 FPS is only 5% lower than the 1440p High result of 78 FPS further reinforces that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs.

The data implies that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings, where the 82 FPS average remains playable. At Medium and above, the 4K results fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra dipping to 39 FPS. This is a significant constraint for users with 4K displays, as the GPU clearly struggles to maintain high frame rates at that resolution with higher quality settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its L3 cache is 24 MB shared, and it features 112 KB of L1 cache per core plus 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The processor's benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17984.5 and a single-core score of 1810.5. Geekbench results show 11657 multicore and 1794 single-core.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role appears to be secondary at higher resolutions but increasingly important at 1080p. The 247 FPS Low result at 1080p suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach very high frame rates. However, the fact that this number drops to 156 FPS at 1440p Low — a 37% reduction — indicates that the CPU alone is not the bottleneck at that point; the GPU is.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with an average score of 35719 (a delta of -0.1%), the Intel Core 7 250H at 35728 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35802 (-0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X at 35909 (-0.7%). These deltas are remarkably small, all within 1% of the Core Ultra 9 185H's average benchmark score of 35670. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the Core Ultra 9 185H is essentially on par with these rivals, and any performance differences in Pc Building Simulator are more likely attributable to the GPU.

The processor's 45 W TDP and mobile form factor (Intel BGA 2049 socket) are worth noting. The 7 nm process node and Meteor Lake architecture are designed for efficiency, but the data shows that even with this mobile-focused design, the CPU can support frame rates well above 200 FPS in this simulation game at 1080p Low. The 22 threads likely help with the simulation's background calculations, though the game's primary workload appears to be graphics-driven based on the scaling patterns.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 8060S is a mobile integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process node. Its chip is Strix Halo, with a die size of 308 mm². The GPU has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, with 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. It also features 40 RT cores and delivers 14.85 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the host system's memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a critical factor for Pc Building Simulator, as the game's performance at higher resolutions and settings likely depends on memory bandwidth. The GPU's benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2162, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 84626, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 80483.

The Radeon 8060S's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with an average score of 55698 (a delta of 0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 at 56083 (-0.6%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (1.7%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 54247 (2.8%). The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 87, placing it in the upper tier of graphics processors.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is most evident in the resolution scaling. The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS versus the 1080p Ultra result of 118 FPS represents a 67% reduction in performance. This is a substantial drop that highlights the GPU's limitations at high pixel counts. The shared memory architecture may be a contributing factor, as the GPU competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth, potentially limiting performance in memory-intensive scenarios.

At Medium settings, the 4K result of 58 FPS (with a minimum of 49 FPS and maximum of 66 FPS) shows that the GPU can handle moderate settings at 4K, but just barely. The 1440p results are more comfortable, with High at 78 FPS and Ultra at 74 FPS, indicating that 1440p is the sweet spot for this GPU in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H combined with the AMD Radeon 8060S ranks 1710 out of 3002 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the 57th percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 43% of tested configurations perform worse. While this is not a top-tier ranking, it is respectable given the mobile nature of both components.

The ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component percentiles. The CPU has a percentile of 85 versus all CPUs, and the GPU has a percentile of 87 versus all GPUs. Both components are in the upper quartile of their respective categories, yet the combo ranks only slightly above the median. This discrepancy suggests that Pc Building Simulator may not be particularly well-optimized for this specific hardware pairing, or that the shared memory architecture of the GPU introduces a bottleneck that limits the combo's overall performance.

The combo's rank of 1710 out of 3002 also indicates that there are 1292 combinations that perform better. Given the GPU's proximity to the RX 6750 GRE (0.1% delta) and RTX 5080 (-0.6% delta) in average benchmark scores, one might expect a higher rank. However, the game's specific workload may favor discrete GPUs with dedicated VRAM over the Radeon 8060S's shared memory approach.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all tested scenarios. At 1920x1080, the results are strong: Low averages 247 FPS, Medium averages 175 FPS (with a minimum of 149 FPS and maximum of 201 FPS), High averages 124 FPS, and Ultra averages 118 FPS. The 1080p results show that the combo can easily handle high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution, with even Ultra settings exceeding 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low averages 156 FPS, Medium averages 111 FPS (minimum 94 FPS, maximum 127 FPS), High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. The 1440p results are still playable, with Medium and above staying above 70 FPS, but the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 82 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the results are more challenging. Low averages 82 FPS, Medium averages 58 FPS (minimum 49 FPS, maximum 66 FPS), High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low settings provide a consistently smooth experience, with Medium hovering near the 60 FPS threshold and High/Ultra falling below 45 FPS.

The data reveals a few interesting patterns. First, the difference between High and Ultra at any resolution is relatively small: at 1080p it is 6 FPS, at 1440p it is 4 FPS, and at 4K it is 2 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset offers only marginal visual improvements over High while costing significant performance. Second, the minimum FPS values for Medium settings show that frame pacing is relatively stable, with the 4K minimum (49 FPS) being 15% below the average (58 FPS), and the 1440p minimum (94 FPS) being 15% below its average (111 FPS).

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 118 FPS is the clear recommendation, as it provides the highest visual quality while still delivering a smooth experience well above 100 FPS. The High preset at 124 FPS offers a negligible 5% performance increase, making Ultra the better choice for visual fidelity.

For 1440p displays, the Medium preset at 111 FPS is the best balance of performance and quality. The High preset at 78 FPS is also viable, but the 33 FPS difference between Medium and High is substantial, and the visual upgrade may not justify the performance cost. The Ultra preset at 74 FPS is only 4 FPS lower than High, so if visual quality is the priority, Ultra is nearly as fast as High at this resolution.

For 4K displays, the Low preset at 82 FPS is the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 58 FPS is borderline playable, but the minimum of 49 FPS may cause noticeable stuttering in demanding scenes. High at 41 FPS and Ultra at 39 FPS are not recommended for 4K, as they fall well below the 60 FPS threshold.

The data suggests that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot for this combo in Pc Building Simulator. It delivers a high frame rate (111 FPS) with a reasonable minimum (94 FPS), and the Medium settings likely provide a good balance of visual quality and performance. For users with 1080p displays, Ultra is the no-brainer choice, while 4K users should stick to Low unless they are willing to accept sub-60 FPS frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Pc Building Simulator with this combo?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 2560x1440 at Medium settings provides the best experience, averaging 111 FPS with a minimum of 94 FPS. This resolution offers a good balance between visual clarity and performance, as the 4K results at Medium drop to 58 FPS, while 1080p results exceed 118 FPS even at Ultra.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 39 FPS. This is well below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, suggesting that 4K Ultra is not a viable option for this hardware in Pc Building Simulator.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, High averages 124 FPS while Ultra averages 118 FPS, a difference of only 6 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset offers minimal performance cost over High at this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has an average benchmark score of 35670. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, has a score of 35719, representing a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35728 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802 (-0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35909 (-0.7%). All rivals are within 1% of the Core Ultra 9 185H's score.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile and how does it rank against rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S has a percentile of 87 versus all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 55757, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698), 0.6% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (56083), 1.7% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828), and 2.8% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54247).

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 82. At Medium settings, the average drops to 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS, which may be playable for some users. High and Ultra settings at 4K average 41 FPS and 39 FPS respectively, which are not recommended for a smooth experience.