Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the Intel Arc B580 occupies a mid-pack position for Pc Building Simulator, ranking 2826th out of 3723 tested combos. This places the pairing in the 76th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly a quarter of tested systems deliver higher frame rates in this simulation title. The combo’s standing reflects a capable but not elite matchup; the CPU’s 86th percentile ranking among all processors contrasts with the GPU’s 68th percentile standing, suggesting the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing. For a game that rewards strong single-thread performance, the Ryzen 7 9700X’s 3,023 Geekbench single-core score and 1,280 3DMark single-thread score provide a solid foundation, while the Arc B580’s 15,748 Passmark G3D score and 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handle the rendering load adequately.

How This Combo Ranks

The 2826th position out of 3723 combos translates to a percentile rank of roughly 24% from the bottom, meaning the combo outperforms about 76% of all tested pairings. This is a respectable result for a mainstream mid-range configuration, but it is far from the top tier. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 37,943 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, nearly matching the Intel Core i9-14901E’s 37,911 score (a 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370’s 37,904 score. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23,021 sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23,061, -0.2% delta) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23,172, -0.7% delta) showing near-identical aggregate performance. The combination’s rank suggests that while the CPU punches above its weight class, the GPU drags the overall standing down slightly. In Pc Building Simulator specifically, the measured frame rates show the combo handling 1080p and 1440p very well, but struggling at 4K Ultra where the average drops to 37 FPS. The rank reflects this mixed capability: strong at lower resolutions, marginal at higher ones.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 7 9700X and the Arc B580 across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3,023 Geekbench single-core, 2,211 Cinebench R23 single-core) allows the GPU to stretch its legs: the jump from Low to Ultra settings only drops average FPS from 217.7 to 103.3, a 52.5% reduction. This indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 1080p, as the CPU has ample headroom. Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shifts: Low settings deliver 139 FPS, while Ultra drops to 65.4 FPS, a 53% reduction. The GPU’s workload increases significantly, but the CPU still keeps pace. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes severely constrained: Low settings yield 68.5 FPS, but Medium drops to 50.7 FPS and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. The 4K results show the Arc B580’s 12 GB GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth being overwhelmed by the pixel count, regardless of CPU capability. The Ryzen 7 9700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads with 32 MB L3 cache are more than sufficient for this simulation genre, which typically relies on single-threaded physics and logic. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 9,824 and max-thread score of 9,771 indicate that even heavily threaded workloads are handled capably. The bottleneck analysis is unambiguous: the GPU dictates performance at every resolution, with the CPU rarely breaking a sweat.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers outstanding results across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 217.7 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth and far beyond the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings drop to 152.2 FPS, still a massive margin over the threshold. High settings maintain 105.4 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 103.3 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is minimal (only 2.1 FPS), suggesting diminishing returns at the highest preset. At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down predictably. Low settings hit 139 FPS, Medium settles at 97.8 FPS, High achieves 66.9 FPS, and Ultra holds 65.4 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is steep (31.9 FPS), while High to Ultra is gentle (1.5 FPS), indicating that the High preset is where the GPU starts to feel the resolution pressure. At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings produce 68.5 FPS, barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 50.7 FPS, which is below playable. High manages only 37.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. The 4K results show a near-linear degradation from Low to Medium (17.8 FPS drop) and then a plateau between High and Ultra (0.7 FPS difference), suggesting the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading units are saturated. Across all resolutions, the min and max FPS values are not provided in the data, so the analysis relies solely on averages. The 1080p and 1440p results show a consistent pattern: the combo can handle any preset at these resolutions, while 4K requires dropping to Low settings for playable performance.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Pc Building Simulator? The data says yes, with caveats depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset: Low (217.7 FPS), Medium (152.2 FPS), High (105.4 FPS), and Ultra (103.3 FPS). This is a definitive yes for 1080p gaming, with Ultra settings providing a 72% margin above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the verdict is also positive across all presets: Low (139 FPS), Medium (97.8 FPS), High (66.9 FPS), and Ultra (65.4 FPS). Even the most demanding preset at 1440p stays above 60 FPS, though the margin shrinks to just 5.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional. Low settings deliver 68.5 FPS, which is playable, but Medium (50.7 FPS), High (37.7 FPS), and Ultra (37 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K verdict is a qualified yes: the game runs at 4K only if the user accepts Low settings. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo provides a smooth experience with headroom to spare. The CPU’s performance is never the limiting factor; the Arc B580’s 190 W TDP and 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are the determining variables, especially at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X’s average benchmark score of 37,943 is closely matched by several other processors. The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37,911, a delta of just 0.1%, meaning it would behave nearly identically in this game. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37,904 (0.1% delta), and the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37,829 (0.3% delta). The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37,804 (0.4% delta). Any of these CPUs paired with the Arc B580 would produce essentially the same frame rates in Pc Building Simulator, as the game’s CPU demands are modest and all these chips exceed the required single-thread performance. For the GPU, the Arc B580’s average score of 23,021 is mirrored by several alternatives. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23,061, a -0.2% delta, making it a near-identical performer. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22,895 (0.6% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23,172 (-0.7% delta), and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23,249 (-1% delta). Swapping the Arc B580 for any of these GPUs would yield frame rates within a couple of percent of what the data shows. This means users with these alternative GPUs and a Ryzen 7 9700X (or one of its close rivals) should expect the same 1080p and 1440p performance, and the same 4K limitations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 103.3 FPS. This provides a 43.3 FPS margin over the playability threshold, so users can max out all settings without concern. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable preset, achieving 65.4 FPS. The margin is thinner (5.4 FPS), but it clears the threshold. Users who prefer extra headroom can drop to High (66.9 FPS), which offers a nearly identical experience with a slightly larger safety margin. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers 68.5 FPS. This is the only playable 4K preset, and it provides an 8.5 FPS margin. Medium (50.7 FPS), High (37.7 FPS), and Ultra (37 FPS) all fall short of the 60 FPS target. For 4K users, the choice is clear: Low settings are mandatory for smooth gameplay. The data shows no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies on averages; users with variable-refresh displays may tolerate slightly lower averages, but the 60 FPS threshold is the stated playability criterion. The recommended settings are straightforward: Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, Low at 4K.