Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator with an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and Intel Arc B370 produces a playable but constrained experience, with benchmark results showing a clear pattern of CPU-led performance at lower resolutions and GPU limitations becoming dominant at 4K. The data indicates this combo ranks in the bottom 8% of tested configurations, making it a pairing that struggles to deliver smooth frame rates in more demanding scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 113, which is the highest score recorded for this combination across all tested resolutions and settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2761 out of 3002 combos, placing it in the bottom portion of the database with a percentile position that suggests limited headroom for demanding titles.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS drops from 113 at Low to 54 at Ultra, representing a 52% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B370 have dedicated VRAM?

A: No, the GPU uses System Shared memory, meaning its memory size, type, and bus width are all dependent on the host system rather than being dedicated on the graphics card.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, with 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra setting playable?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is only 18, which is below the threshold typically considered acceptable for smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, built on the Zen architecture and codenamed Pinnacle Ridge. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, and its performance in synthetic benchmarks places it in the 75th percentile among all CPUs, indicating a mid-range processor that was solid at its release. The processor’s average benchmark score of 21484 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scoring 21440 (0.2% slower) and the Intel Core i9-11900H scoring 21367 (0.5% slower), showing that the Ryzen 5 2600 still holds its own against newer mobile and server parts in general compute tasks.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role appears to be significant at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rate scales dramatically with settings: 113 FPS at Low, 80 FPS at Medium, 56 FPS at High, and 54 FPS at Ultra. This pattern suggests that at 1080p, the simulation logic and game physics, which rely heavily on CPU processing, are the primary bottleneck. The relatively modest drop from High to Ultra (56 to 54 FPS) indicates that the CPU is already near its limit at these settings, and additional graphical workload does not meaningfully impact performance. The Ryzen 5 2600’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data flow for the game’s systems, but the aging Zen architecture does not deliver the single-thread performance needed to push frame rates higher in this simulation-heavy title.

The CPU’s 65W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest it was designed for overclocking, and the data implies that users could potentially gain some performance by pushing the boost clock higher. However, the benchmark results show that even at stock settings, the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, as evidenced by the linear scaling of FPS with settings changes. The single-core performance, measured at 157.3 in Cinebench R15 and 1154 in Geekbench, is particularly relevant for Pc Building Simulator, which likely has a primary game thread that cannot fully utilize all 12 threads. This explains why the processor’s strong multi-threaded performance (1248 in Cinebench R15 multicore) does not translate into higher frame rates at lower resolutions. The data suggests that the CPU is holding back the system at 1080p, while the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is a mobile-class integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3nm process. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units, with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU has 10 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, but its most notable characteristic is its memory configuration: it relies entirely on System Shared memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This means its memory bandwidth is system-dependent, which can be a significant limitation in games that require high memory throughput.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all older or lower-end parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% faster). This positioning indicates that the Arc B370 is a very low-performance GPU, despite its modern architecture. The GPU’s 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are modest figures that align with its low-end positioning.

The GPU’s role in Pc Building Simulator becomes apparent when examining the resolution scaling. At 1080p, the GPU can keep up with the CPU’s output, but at 1440p and 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, indicating that the GPU is now the limiting factor. The 25W TDP and IGP slot width confirm this is an integrated solution, likely found in a laptop or compact device, which explains its limited performance envelope. The shared memory architecture means that the GPU competes with the CPU for system memory bandwidth, and in a game like Pc Building Simulator where the CPU is also heavily utilized, this contention could contribute to the observed performance drops. The data shows that the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached at around 1080p Medium settings, where it achieves 80 FPS, but beyond that, the lack of dedicated VRAM and the low fill rate become apparent.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2761 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the pairing in the bottom 8% of all configurations in the database, indicating that it is far from optimal for this title. The CPU’s 75th percentile performance is undermined by the GPU’s 5th percentile score, creating a significant imbalance where the processor is capable but the graphics solution severely restricts overall performance.

The ranking suggests that this combo is outperformed by the vast majority of tested systems, which likely include more balanced pairings of mid-range CPUs with dedicated mid-range GPUs. The data implies that the Arc B370 is the primary reason for this low ranking, as its performance is comparable to graphics cards from over a decade ago. The CPU alone could potentially achieve better results if paired with a more capable GPU, but in this configuration, the GPU’s limitations dominate the gaming experience. The rank also highlights that Pc Building Simulator is not a particularly demanding title in terms of graphics, making the GPU’s poor performance even more notable. If this game cannot run well on this combo, more graphically intensive titles would be expected to perform even worse.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that shifts the bottleneck from CPU to GPU. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 113 FPS, which drops to 71 FPS at 1440p Low (a 37% reduction) and further to 37 FPS at 4K Low (a 67% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern is typical of a system where the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the large FPS differences between settings (113 Low vs 54 Ultra). However, as resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows, and the Arc B370’s limited fill rate and shared memory bandwidth become the primary constraint.

At 4K, the performance is poor across all settings: 37 FPS at Low, 26 FPS at Medium, 19 FPS at High, and 18 FPS at Ultra. The small difference between High and Ultra at 4K (19 vs 18 FPS) suggests that the GPU is completely saturated and additional settings changes have minimal impact. At 1440p, the performance is more varied: 71 FPS at Low, 50 FPS at Medium, 36 FPS at High, and 34 FPS at Ultra. This indicates that at 1440p, the system is more balanced, with neither component being the sole bottleneck. The resolution scaling data implies that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can provide a consistently playable experience, and even then, only at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results: 113 FPS at Low, 80 FPS at Medium (with a minimum of 68 and maximum of 92), 56 FPS at High, and 54 FPS at Ultra. The frametimes at Medium show some variance, but the average of 80 FPS is respectable. The drop from Medium to High is significant (80 to 56 FPS, a 30% reduction), while the drop from High to Ultra is minimal (56 to 54 FPS), suggesting that the CPU is the limiting factor at these settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance decreases notably: 71 FPS at Low, 50 FPS at Medium (with a minimum of 43 and maximum of 58), 36 FPS at High, and 34 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting shows the highest variance in frametimes, with a 15 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, indicating some instability. The drop from Low to Medium is 30%, and from Medium to High is 28%, showing a more consistent scaling pattern than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the performance is marginal: 37 FPS at Low, 26 FPS at Medium (with a minimum of 22 and maximum of 30), 19 FPS at High, and 18 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting at 4K has a narrow frametime window, but the overall performance is too low for smooth gameplay. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 1 FPS, indicating that the GPU is fully saturated and cannot handle additional graphical features. Across all resolutions, the Medium setting consistently provides a balance between performance and visual quality, with the 1080p Medium setting being the only configuration that achieves both an acceptable frame rate and moderate visual fidelity.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which delivers an average of 80 FPS with frametimes ranging from 68 to 92. This setting provides a smooth and stable experience that is well above the playability threshold. The Low setting at 1080p offers higher performance at 113 FPS, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the extra frames in a simulation game where readability of components and interfaces is important. The High setting at 1080p drops to 56 FPS, which is still playable but noticeably less smooth, and Ultra at 54 FPS offers no meaningful benefit over High given the minimal FPS difference.

At 1440p, the Medium setting at 50 FPS is the only viable option for a playable experience, though the frametime variance (43 to 58 FPS) suggests occasional stutters. The Low setting at 1440p achieves 71 FPS but sacrifices visual quality. At 4K, no setting provides a playable experience, with the highest average being 37 FPS at Low, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data strongly suggests that users should stick to 1080p Medium for the best balance of performance and visual quality. If higher resolutions are required, dropping to Low settings at 1440p is the only reasonable alternative, but even then, the experience may not be ideal. Overall, the combination of the Ryzen 5 2600 and Arc B370 is best suited for 1080p gaming at medium quality presets in Pc Building Simulator.