Pc Building Simulator

This system pairs the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H mobile processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 desktop GPU, a combination that yields a unique performance profile in Pc Building Simulator. The measured data shows a system capable of extreme frame rates, but with scaling behaviors that reveal clear bottlenecks depending on resolution and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows to provide actionable settings guidance and a component-level interpretation of the results.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p and 1440p displays, the Ultra preset offers the most visually complete experience while still maintaining frame rates well above playable thresholds. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 176 FPS, and at 2560x1440, Ultra averages 111 FPS. Both figures are sufficiently high for smooth gameplay on high-refresh monitors, and the performance headroom is ample given the simulation genre's less demanding real-time rendering.

For 4K resolution, the recommendation shifts. The High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 61 FPS at 3840x2160. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a stable experience without the performance cost of Ultra, which drops to 58 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K yields 86 FPS, which is a significant jump, but the visual fidelity loss may not be justified if the display is 60 Hz. If the user prioritizes frame rate over visual quality, Low at 4K provides 122 FPS, but this eliminates most graphical features that define the game's aesthetic.

The data shows a clear pattern: the system is overkill for 1080p and 1440p at any setting, but at 4K, the GPU load becomes significant enough that preset choice directly impacts whether the experience stays above 60 FPS. Given that the Ultra preset only offers a marginal average FPS advantage over High at lower resolutions, and a deficit at 4K, the High preset is the most balanced recommendation across all resolutions. It avoids the unnecessary performance drop of Ultra while maintaining a high level of visual quality.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications explain the frame rate ceiling observed in the measurements. The GPU features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth. For a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, which may load many textures and assets for the 3D parts viewer, this capacity is more than sufficient, and the data does not indicate any memory-related performance cliffs at any tested resolution or setting.

The GPU's clock behavior, with a base of 2235 MHz and a boost of 2520 MHz, supports its massive compute throughput. With 16,384 shading units and 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, the RTX 4090 is capable of rendering the game's scenes at very high rates. The measured FPS data reflects this: at 1080p Low, the system reaches 370 FPS, suggesting the GPU is not the limiting factor at that resolution. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 58 FPS, indicating that the GPU's raw pixel-pushing capabilities are being taxed by the higher resolution and more complex shading.

The presence of 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores suggests the GPU is well-prepared for any future ray-traced or DLSS-enhanced content, though the measured data does not specify whether these features are active in the tested presets. The GPU's role is clearly to provide the raw frame rate headroom; the fact that it can achieve 370 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates that it is not a bottleneck until the resolution and settings demand more than it can deliver.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the point where the system transitions from CPU-bound to GPU-bound. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 185 at 1080p to 117 at 1440p, a 36.8% reduction, and then to 61 at 4K, a 47.9% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the workload increases with pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced in absolute terms. The system achieves 370 FPS at 1080p, 233 FPS at 1440p, and 122 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37.0%, and from 1440p to 4K is 47.6%. This consistent percentage drop across settings suggests that the resolution scaling is independent of the preset, reinforcing the notion that the GPU's rendering workload is the primary variable.

The Medium preset provides the only complete dataset with min and max FPS values. At 1080p, the average is 262 FPS with a range of 222 to 301 FPS. At 1440p, the average is 165 FPS with a range of 140 to 190 FPS. At 4K, the average is 86 FPS with a range of 73 to 99 FPS. The frame time variance, as indicated by the min and max values, increases proportionally with resolution, suggesting that the GPU's workload is becoming more bursty as it approaches its limits. At 4K Medium, the gap between min and max is 26 FPS, which is a narrow band, indicating a stable experience despite the lower average.

The data shows that the system is heavily GPU-limited at 4K, with the RTX 4090's performance being the determining factor for the final FPS number. At 1080p, the FPS is so high that other components, likely the CPU, may start to impose a ceiling, though the measured data does not show a hard plateau.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 598th out of 3002 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 20% of all tested configurations, a strong showing that reflects the GPU's high-end positioning.

However, the rank is not top-tier, which is notable given the components involved. The Core Ultra 9 185H is a mobile processor, and its performance characteristics may be limiting the overall combo's potential in a game that might have some CPU-sensitive elements, such as physics calculations for component interactions. The CPU's average benchmark score is 35670, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, but its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, have a slightly higher average score (35909), indicating that the mobile chip is not the absolute fastest option.

The GPU, on the other hand, is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Arc Pro A60, have nearly identical scores, suggesting that in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4090's lead is not as large as its specifications might imply. The combo rank of 598 suggests that while the GPU is powerful, the pairing with this specific mobile CPU does not yield the absolute best results in this game, likely due to the CPU's thermal and power constraints limiting its sustained performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for a 60 Hz 4K monitor?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 61 FPS, making it the only preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS, which would result in a slightly stuttery experience on a 60 Hz display.

Q: Can this system handle 1080p gaming with a high refresh rate monitor?

A: Yes, the data shows exceptional performance at 1920x1080. Even at Ultra settings, the average FPS is 176, and at Low settings, it reaches 370 FPS. This is sufficient for 144 Hz or even 240 Hz monitors, depending on the chosen preset.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1440p to 4K?

A: The drop is significant across all presets. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 117 at 2560x1440 to 61 at 3840x2160, a 47.9% reduction. At Medium settings, it falls from 165 to 86, a 47.9% reduction as well.

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

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The FPS scales down consistently with resolution, and the RTX 4090's workload is the dominant factor. The CPU's role is less prominent at higher resolutions, as the rendering load shifts to the GPU.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with reported minimum FPS values. At 1080p, the minimum is 222 FPS; at 1440p, it is 140 FPS; and at 4K, it is 73 FPS. These values indicate that the frame rate remains relatively stable, with no severe dips.

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

A: This specific combo ranks 598th out of 3002 tested configurations for Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 20% of all tested combos, indicating a high level of performance, though not the absolute best.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average FPS values for each resolution and settings preset. Where available, minimum and maximum FPS values are also provided.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 370 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 262 | 222 | 301 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 185 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 176 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 233 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 165 | 140 | 190 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 117 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 111 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 122 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 86 | 73 | 99 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 61 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 58 | - | - |

The data reveals a consistent pattern: at each resolution, the Low preset offers the highest average FPS, followed by Medium, High, and then Ultra. The performance gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, particularly at 1080p, where the difference is 194 FPS (370 vs 176). This gap narrows at higher resolutions, with a difference of 64 FPS at 4K (122 vs 58), indicating that the GPU's limits are being approached.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.90 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The CPU has a 24 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. While this is a capable mobile processor, its role in Pc Building Simulator appears to be secondary to the GPU.

The CPU's benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17984.5 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 11657. Its average benchmark score of 35670 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. However, in the context of this game, the CPU's impact on FPS is likely limited to scenarios where the game's simulation logic, such as calculating system temperatures or power draw, becomes the bottleneck.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 370 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data to reach this level, but it is unclear if the CPU is the limiting factor at this point. The CPU's single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1810.5, is solid but not exceptional. In a game that may have a single-threaded main loop, this could be a constraint, but the measured FPS at all settings and resolutions remains high, indicating that the CPU is not causing a significant bottleneck.

The CPU's TDP is 45 W, which is typical for a mobile processor, and it is paired with the Arc Xe-LPG integrated graphics, though those are not used in this configuration. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is sufficient for the game's needs, and the data does not show any performance degradation that could be attributed to memory bandwidth limitations. Overall, the CPU provides a solid foundation for the RTX 4090, but it does not boost the combo to the top ranks due to its mobile nature and slightly lower performance compared to the best desktop CPUs.