Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title focused on the assembly and benchmarking of virtual hardware, presents a unique case for performance analysis. The measured data for the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile reveals a configuration that is decisively GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet remarkably capable of exploiting the CPU's strength at lower settings. This combination, ranking 1188th out of 3723 tested combos, demonstrates a performance profile that scales predictably with resolution and settings, offering a clear picture of where each component's bottleneck lies.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K resolution paints a stark picture of the performance ceiling imposed by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. At the "Low" preset, the average frame rate drops from a staggering 337 FPS at 1920x1080 to 213 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 111 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 67% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, a clear indicator that the GPU is being pushed to its limits as pixel count increases. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU has significant headroom, as the frame rate is so high that it is likely not the primary constraint.

The scaling pattern becomes more nuanced when examining the "High" preset. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 169 FPS, which drops to 106 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 56 FPS at 3840x2160. The relative performance drop from 1440p to 4K is a 47% reduction, which is less steep than the 67% drop seen on the Low preset. This indicates that as the graphical load increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor more consistently, making the resolution scaling more linear and predictable. The frame rate at 4K High, 56 FPS, is just above the threshold for smooth gameplay, but it shows the GPU is working hard to maintain that level.

Interestingly, the "Ultra" preset shows the least relative scaling between 1440p and 4K, with a drop from 101 FPS to 53 FPS, a 47.5% reduction. This similarity to the High preset's scaling suggests that both presets are heavily GPU-bound. The data implies that the RTX 4080 Mobile's 12 GB of VRAM and 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are being saturated at 4K with these higher presets, leading to a consistent performance floor. The fact that the "Medium" preset at 4K shows a minimum FPS of 67 and a maximum of 91, averaging 79, further supports the idea that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the variance is relatively tight compared to lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile achieves a rank of 1188 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top third of all configurations tested. This ranking, while respectable, is not at the absolute top tier, which suggests that while this is a high-end mobile setup, it is not the fastest combination possible for this game. The percentile data for the individual components shows the CPU in the 85th percentile and the GPU in the 81st percentile, indicating both are above-average performers, but the combo rank implies that the game's specific workload may not be perfectly optimized for this pairing.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster of performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has an average score of 35719, which is only 0.1% higher than the Core Ultra 9 185H's 35670. Similarly, the Intel Core 7 250H is just 0.2% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is 0.4% ahead. This indicates that the Core Ultra 9 185H is positioned in a highly competitive performance bracket, where differences of less than 1% separate it from its closest competitors. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is slightly further ahead at 0.7% faster, but the overall picture is one of near-parity among these top processors.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a more interesting dynamic. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 has an average score of 38299, which is 0.4% higher than the RTX 4080 Mobile's 38135. This is a surprising result, as the MX570 is typically a lower-tier product. However, the data also shows the newer NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is only 0.6% ahead, while the desktop RTX 4070 is 1.3% behind. This suggests that within the specific benchmark suite used for the average score, the RTX 4080 Mobile is performing as expected, but the margin over its rivals is slim, which could explain why the combo rank is not higher in a game that may be more sensitive to specific architectural strengths.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the "High" preset delivers 169 FPS, which is an excellent experience for any display, and even the "Ultra" preset at 161 FPS is highly playable. The data suggests that at 1080p, the user can comfortably max out the settings without sacrificing smoothness, as the difference between "High" and "Ultra" is only 8 FPS, which is negligible in practice.

At 2560x1440, the "High" preset provides a very good 106 FPS, while "Ultra" dips to 101 FPS. Both are well above the 60 FPS threshold, making them viable for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the "Medium" preset at 151 FPS shows a significant jump in performance, indicating that if a user prioritizes frame rate over absolute visual fidelity, dropping from "High" to "Medium" yields a 42% performance increase. The "Low" preset at 213 FPS is exceptionally fast, but it would likely compromise visual quality too much for most users.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The "High" preset averages 56 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The "Ultra" preset drops to 53 FPS, which is borderline. The "Medium" preset, at 79 FPS, offers the best balance for 4K gaming, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while still maintaining a decent level of visual fidelity. The "Low" preset at 111 FPS is smooth, but the graphical sacrifices would be significant. For a 4K experience, the data strongly recommends the "Medium" preset, as it is the only one that consistently stays above 60 FPS without resorting to the lowest quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS data reveals a consistent pattern across all presets. At 1920x1080, the measured averages are 337 FPS on Low, 239 FPS on Medium, 169 FPS on High, and 161 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 203 FPS and a maximum of 275 FPS, highlighting a 72 FPS variance that points to some scenes being more demanding than others. The High and Ultra presets show less variance, though the data does not provide specific min/max values for these settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 213 FPS on Low, 151 FPS on Medium, 106 FPS on High, and 101 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS, a 45 FPS variance. This tighter range compared to 1080p suggests that the GPU is becoming more consistently utilized, reducing the impact of scene complexity on frame time. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 37% drop on Low, 37% on Medium, 37% on High, and 37% on Ultra, which is remarkably consistent across all presets.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 111 FPS on Low, 79 FPS on Medium, 56 FPS on High, and 53 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steeper, with a 48% drop on Low, 48% on Medium, 47% on High, and 48% on Ultra. This consistent 47-48% reduction across all presets strongly indicates that the GPU is the sole limiting factor at 4K, as the performance penalty is purely tied to the increase in pixel count, regardless of the graphical complexity.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile plays a dominant role in Pc Building Simulator, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which appears to be sufficient for the game's asset streaming at 4K, but the frame rates suggest it is the bottleneck. The benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 24926, which places it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, but the measured FPS data shows that it struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with the "High" and "Ultra" presets.

The GPU's boost clock of 1665 MHz and base clock of 1290 MHz, combined with its 7424 shading units, provide the raw compute power that drives the high frame rates at 1080p. However, the data shows that the GPU's performance drops off steeply as resolution increases. The fact that the "Ultra" preset at 4K only achieves 53 FPS, while the "Low" preset achieves 111 FPS, suggests that the GPU's fillrate and memory bandwidth are being saturated. The 18 Gbps effective memory speed is high, but the 192-bit bus width limits the total bandwidth, which could be a contributing factor to the 4K performance ceiling.

The RTX 4080 Mobile's nearest rivals include the desktop RTX 4070, which is 1.3% slower in average benchmark score, and the newer RTX 5080 Mobile, which is 0.6% faster. This positioning indicates that the RTX 4080 Mobile is a strong performer, but it is not the fastest mobile GPU available. In Pc Building Simulator, this means that while it can handle 1080p and 1440p with ease, users seeking 4K gameplay at maximum settings will need to make compromises.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS for the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile combination at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 161 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 Mobile compare to the RTX 4070 in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 38135, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's score of 37648.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160, as the frame rates are consistently low across all presets, and the scaling from 1440p to 4K is a uniform 47-48% drop.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 2560x1440?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is 128 FPS, with a maximum of 173 FPS and an average of 151 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1188th out of 3723 total tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator.

Q: What is the core count of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, with its 16 cores and 22 threads, provides a robust foundation for Pc Building Simulator. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17984.5 and single-core score of 1810.5 indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. In a simulation game that likely involves physics calculations and system logic, this processing power is crucial for maintaining high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

The CPU's performance in the data becomes evident at 1080p with the "Low" preset, where the combo achieves 337 FPS. This exceptionally high frame rate suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU more than enough frames at this resolution, and the limiting factor is the GPU's ability to render them. However, the CPU's influence wanes as resolution increases. The consistent 47-48% performance drop from 1440p to 4K across all presets points to the GPU being the sole bottleneck at 4K, meaning the CPU has ample headroom even at the highest resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and Intel Core 7 250H, are within 0.2% of its average benchmark score. This indicates that the Core Ultra 9 185H is not uniquely positioned to provide a significant advantage in this game. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate, but they do not appear to be a differentiator in Pc Building Simulator. The data suggests that while the CPU is more than capable of avoiding a bottleneck at lower resolutions, the overall combo performance is ultimately defined by the GPU's limits at higher settings.