Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that, on this hardware pairing of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance enables very high frame rates at 1080p. The data indicates that this combo is positioned in the 52nd percentile of tested configurations, with a combo rank of 1577 out of 3002, making it a mid-pack performer that offers a smooth experience at 1440p and requires settings adjustments for 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows reveal that the "High" preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all three tested resolutions. At 4K, High produces an average of 44 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a simulation title where menu navigation and part manipulation benefit from higher fluidity. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K drops the average to 42 FPS, a marginal 2 FPS loss that does not justify the increased graphical load. Conversely, dropping to Medium at 4K yields 62 FPS, but the visual compromise is unnecessary when High already maintains a playable frame rate.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers an average of 84 FPS, which is well within the smooth range for this genre. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 80 FPS, a 4 FPS decrease that is barely perceptible and could be acceptable if you want maximum settings. However, the Medium preset at 1440p hits 119 FPS, and given that High is only 35 FPS lower, the visual upgrade is worth the slight frame rate cost. For 1080p, all presets are playable, with High at 133 FPS, Medium at 189 FPS, and Ultra at 127 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 266 FPS, but this is far beyond what the display can show on most monitors and sacrifices too much visual quality.

The best experience per the measured rows is the High preset at 1440p. It provides an 84 FPS average, which is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, and it avoids the 4K resolution's frame rate penalty. If you have a 4K display, High is the recommended preset because it keeps the game fluid enough for building and tinkering, whereas Ultra dips to 42 FPS and risks feeling sluggish. For competitive or high-refresh-rate 1080p play, Medium at 189 FPS is the sweet spot, as it offers a significant frame rate boost over High while still looking substantially better than Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the dominant component in this pairing for Pc Building Simulator, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling across resolutions. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this title, which does not appear to be VRAM-limited based on the measured results. The boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with the Ada Lovelace architecture's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, provides ample compute for the simulation's rendering tasks. The GPU's 5888 shading units and 184 tensor cores are more than adequate for a game that is not graphically intensive.

The data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 266 FPS, but this drops to 168 FPS at 1440p and 88 FPS at 4K — a clear sign that the GPU is being pushed harder at higher pixel counts. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock, is not bottlenecking the system at any resolution, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rate drops are proportional to the pixel count increase. The RTX 4070's TDP of 200 W and dual-slot design are modest, and the suggested 550 W PSU is adequate for this configuration.

The GPU's benchmark scores support its role: the Passmark G3D score of 26927 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854 place it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, has an average score of 37628, which is 0.1% different from the RTX 4070's 37648 average — a negligible difference that confirms the GPU's mid-to-high-end positioning. In this game, the RTX 4070's performance is sufficient for 1440p High with room to spare, but the 4K Ultra preset at 42 FPS indicates that the GPU's limits are reached when pushing maximum settings at the highest resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Pc Building Simulator at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only on lower presets. The measured data shows 44 FPS at 4K High, 62 FPS at 4K Medium, and 88 FPS at 4K Low. The 4K Ultra preset drops to 42 FPS, which is below the ideal smoothness threshold for this game.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU pairing in this game?

A: Based on the measured FPS rows, 1440p with the High preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 84 FPS. This provides a high frame rate without the visual compromises of Medium or the performance hit of Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 4070's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 is 0.1% faster with a score of 37628, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% faster at 37507. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% faster at 38135, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% slower at 37157.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops from 133 FPS at 1080p High to 84 FPS at 1440p High and 44 FPS at 4K High, which is a proportional decrease consistent with GPU-bound performance. The CPU's 16 cores and high boost clock are not constrained in this title.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 127 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This is slightly lower than the 133 FPS at 1080p High, indicating that Ultra settings impose a modest performance cost at this resolution.

Q: Does the combo's rank in this game reflect its overall hardware strength?

A: The combo ranks 1577 out of 3002 tested configurations, placing it in the 52nd percentile. This is lower than the CPU's 88th percentile and the GPU's 81st percentile, suggesting that Pc Building Simulator may not fully utilize the hardware's potential, or that other combos are better optimized for this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1577 out of 3002 tested configurations places this pairing in the 52nd percentile for Pc Building Simulator. This is a mid-pack result that is notably lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44466, while the RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 37648. The gap between these high component percentiles and the lower combo rank indicates that Pc Building Simulator is not a demanding title that scales well with high-end hardware, or that other tested configurations with lower-tier components achieve similar frame rates.

The CPU's nearest rivals illustrate its positioning: the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a score of 44573, just 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i9-13950HX is 0.3% higher at 44342. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is 0.4% higher at 44309, and the Intel Core i5-13600 is 0.5% higher at 44240. These deltas are all within 0.5%, meaning the CPU's performance is essentially tied with several other processors. The GPU's rivals show a similar pattern, with the RTX 4080 Mobile being the only notably faster option at 1.3% higher, while the Tesla P4 and RX Vega 56 are within 0.4% of the RTX 4070.

Given this hardware's mid-pack rank, the data suggests that the game's performance is more dependent on the GPU than the CPU. The CPU's 16 threads and 18 MB of shared L3 cache are more than sufficient for a simulation title, but the RTX 4070's 12 GB of VRAM and 192-bit memory bus determine the frame rates at higher resolutions. If you are upgrading from a lower-tier system, this combo will provide a solid experience, but the rank indicates that there are many other pairings that perform similarly or better in this specific game.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound pattern. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 133 at 1080p to 84 at 1440p, a 36.8% decrease, and then to 44 at 4K, a 47.6% further decrease from 1440p. This scaling is consistent with the pixel count increase: 1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p. The frame rate drops are not perfectly proportional, but they are close enough to indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting factor.

At the Medium preset, the same pattern holds: 189 FPS at 1080p, 119 FPS at 1440p (a 37.0% drop), and 62 FPS at 4K (a 47.9% drop from 1440p). The Low preset shows a similar trend, with 266 FPS at 1080p, 168 FPS at 1440p (a 36.8% drop), and 88 FPS at 4K (a 47.6% drop). The consistency of these percentages across all presets confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU's performance does not vary with resolution.

The Ultra preset follows the same pattern but with lower absolute values: 127 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37.0%, and from 1440p to 4K is 47.5%. This suggests that even at the highest settings, the GPU's load scales predictably with resolution. The CPU, with its 5.10 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread performance (a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2200.5), is not constraining the system at any resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would not drop as sharply with increasing resolution, but the data shows a clear GPU-limited scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 266 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. The Medium preset produces 189 FPS, with a minimum of 160 FPS and a maximum of 217 FPS, indicating good frame time consistency. The High preset averages 133 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 127 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 6 FPS, making Ultra a viable choice for users with high-refresh-rate monitors who want maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the GPU's increasing load. The Low preset averages 168 FPS, which is still above the refresh rate of most 1440p monitors. The Medium preset averages 119 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS, providing a smooth experience with minor frame time fluctuations. The High preset averages 84 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 80 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to 4 FPS at this resolution, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional graphical features have diminishing returns.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution, the frame rates drop significantly, and the choice of preset becomes critical. The Low preset averages 88 FPS, which is playable but requires substantial visual sacrifices. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS, making it the only preset at 4K that maintains an average above 60 FPS. The High preset averages 44 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 42 FPS. Both High and Ultra at 4K are below the 60 FPS threshold, and the difference between them is only 2 FPS, meaning that if you are playing at 4K, you should choose High over Ultra for a marginal performance gain with similar visual quality. The Medium preset at 4K offers a significant 18 FPS improvement over High, indicating that the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are strained by the higher-resolution textures and effects.