Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that stresses system assembly and management rather than twitch-based action, and the measured frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 show a configuration that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The data indicates a pairing that is well-balanced for high-refresh gaming at 1440p, but which begins to show its limits at 4K with maximum quality presets, where the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, but not uniform across all settings presets, revealing how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 266 at 1920x1080 to 168 at 2560x1440, a 37% reduction, and then to 88 at 3840x2160, another 48% drop. This steep decline at Low settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor even when the graphical load is minimal, as the CPU has ample headroom with its high single-thread performance.

Moving to Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 189 at 1080p to 119 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 62 at 4K (a 48% reduction from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops between Low and Medium suggests that the scaling is primarily resolution-driven, with the GPU's pixel throughput being the dominant constraint. At High settings, the pattern continues: 133 FPS at 1080p, 84 at 1440p (a 37% drop), and 44 at 4K (a 48% drop from 1440p). The near-identical percentage reductions across these three presets point to a GPU-bound scenario at all resolutions tested.

The Ultra preset tells a slightly different story. Here, the average FPS is 127 at 1080p, 80 at 1440p, and 42 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1440p to 4K is 48%. While the percentages are in line with other presets, the absolute numbers are lower, and the 4K Ultra result of 42 FPS is barely playable. The data shows that at 4K, even the jump from High to Ultra only costs 2 FPS (44 to 42), suggesting that the GPU is so saturated at that resolution that the additional Ultra settings have diminishing impact on the frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor based on the Panther Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and it features a robust cache hierarchy with 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. For a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, which often involves complex logic and many simultaneous calculations, the multi-core performance is relevant.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28221 and single-core score of 3984 indicate a strong processor for both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 32956 and single-thread score of 4005 further corroborate this. In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's job is to handle the game's simulation loop, which includes managing component stats, thermal calculations, and the user interface. The high single-core performance ensures that the primary game logic thread runs smoothly, while the 16 cores provide ample parallel processing for any background simulations.

The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this game. At 1080p Low, the configuration achieves 266 FPS, which is likely near the limit of what the game engine can produce. The fact that the FPS drops consistently with resolution increases, regardless of whether the CPU load changes, confirms that the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU's percentile ranking of 87 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40518, places it above the vast majority of processors.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core 7 253PE scores 40557, which is 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 40585, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40431, which is 0.2% lower, and the Intel Xeon 6507P scores 40426, which is also 0.2% lower. This puts the Ultra X7 368H in a tight competitive cluster, with all four rivals within a 0.4% margin of its average benchmark score. This indicates that for CPU-bound scenarios, the performance differences between these processors would be negligible in practice.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Its FP32 performance is rated at 29.15 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The GPU's role in Pc Building Simulator is to render the 3D workspace, including the PC case, components, and the surrounding environment. While this is not a graphically demanding game compared to AAA shooters, the rendering load still scales with resolution and settings. The 12 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game at any resolution, as the textures and models are not particularly large. The measured FPS data confirms that the RTX 4070 is the primary determinant of performance.

At 4K, the RTX 4070 produces 88 FPS at Low settings but only 42 FPS at Ultra, a 52% reduction. This shows that the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity are the constraints at high resolutions. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854 and PassMark G3D score of 26927 indicate that the GPU is capable, but not top-tier. Its percentile ranking of 81 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648, places it in the upper echelon of graphics cards.

The nearest rivals to the RTX 4070 are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, 0.1% higher), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, 0.4% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, 1.3% lower), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157, 1.3% higher). This indicates that the RTX 4070 performs very close to the RTX 4080 Mobile, despite being a desktop card, and is slightly ahead of the older Vega 56. The data shows that the GPU's performance is consistent with its positioning as a high-end mainstream card.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achieved at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 266, which is achieved with the Low settings preset.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to the 4K Ultra preset?

A: The 1080p Low preset delivers 266 FPS, while the 4K Ultra preset delivers 42 FPS. This means the 1080p Low result is approximately 6.3 times higher.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the configuration first drop below 60 FPS?

A: The first measured result below 60 FPS is at 3840x2160 with High settings, which averages 44 FPS. The 4K Medium preset averages 62 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between 4K Medium and 4K High?

A: The 4K Medium preset averages 62 FPS, while the 4K High preset averages 44 FPS. The High preset is 18 FPS slower, or about 29% lower.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, the FPS scales from 168 at Low to 80 at Ultra. Since the frame rate drops consistently as the graphics load increases, the GPU is the limiting component at 1440p.

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

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, while the RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135. The RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% higher.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the configuration delivers high frame rates across the board. The Low preset averages 266 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth. The Medium preset averages 189 FPS, with a minimum of 160 FPS and a maximum of 217 FPS, indicating consistent performance. The High preset drops to 133 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 127 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 6 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds graphical features that have a minimal impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a more pronounced drop. The Low preset averages 168 FPS, which is still very smooth for competitive play. The Medium preset averages 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and maximum of 137 FPS. The High preset averages 84 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 80 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 4 FPS at 1440p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more strained.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 88 FPS, which is playable. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and maximum of 72 FPS, showing noticeable frame time variance. The High preset averages 44 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 42 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 2 FPS, confirming that the GPU is fully saturated. The minimum FPS recorded is 53 at 4K Medium, which indicates that there can be occasional dips below the average.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the recommended configuration. This delivers an average of 119 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the minimum of 101 FPS ensures that there are no significant stutters. The Medium preset at 1440p provides a substantial visual improvement over Low while still maintaining high frame rates.

If the user prioritizes maximum visual fidelity, the High preset at 2560x1440 is a strong choice, averaging 84 FPS. This is still above 60 FPS and provides a richer visual experience. However, the Ultra preset at 1440p only improves the average to 80 FPS, which is a marginal gain of 4 FPS over High. The data suggests that the Ultra preset offers diminishing returns at this resolution.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a playable experience, averaging 62 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at this resolution drop to 44 FPS and 42 FPS respectively, which are below the 60 FPS mark and may feel less responsive. For users with a 4K display, the Medium preset is the highest quality setting that maintains acceptable performance. The Low preset at 4K, averaging 88 FPS, is also a valid choice for users who prefer higher frame rates over visual detail.

At 1080p, the High preset is recommended as it provides a good balance, averaging 133 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 127 FPS, which is only 6 FPS lower, so users with high-refresh monitors may want to enable Ultra for the best visuals. The Low preset at 1080p, at 266 FPS, is unnecessary for most users unless they are trying to achieve extremely high frame rates. Overall, the data shows that the configuration is best utilized at 1080p High or 1440p Medium, where it delivers excellent performance without sacrificing visual quality.