Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

The measured data for Pc Building Simulator pairs a six-core AMD Ryzen 5 2600 with the RTX 4070, producing frame rates that range from a playable 58 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 225 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination ranks 1307th out of 3723 tested combos for this title, placing it in the upper third of all systems evaluated. The benchmark results reveal a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, though the specific bottlenecks shift depending on where you look.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where the workload lands. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 174 FPS at 1920x1080 to 116 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 61 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 54% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 47% further drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is nearly linear with pixel count — 1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p. The fact that FPS drops roughly in proportion to pixel count suggests the GPU is the primary driver at higher resolutions, as the RTX 4070's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are being taxed by the increased rendering load.

At Low settings, the pattern shifts. The average FPS at 1080p is 225, dropping to 193 at 1440p and 121 at 4K. The percentage drops are 14% and 37% respectively, which is a shallower curve than High settings. This indicates that at Low settings, the CPU begins to play a larger role at lower resolutions, keeping frame rates high even as pixel count rises. The Ryzen 5 2600's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, appear sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p Low, but the gap between 1440p and 4K suggests the GPU is still the limiting factor when the resolution gets extreme.

Looking at Medium settings, which include min and max FPS data, the scaling is more gradual. From 198 FPS at 1080p to 164 FPS at 1440p to 86 FPS at 4K, the drops are 17% and 48% respectively. The 4K Medium result of 86 FPS with a 73 FPS minimum and 99 FPS maximum shows more variance, hinting that the system is working harder to maintain consistency at that resolution. The Ultra preset tells a similar story to High: 171 FPS at 1080p, 110 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K, with the largest absolute drop occurring between 1440p and 4K.

The data implies that at 1080p and 1440p, this combo is likely CPU-bound or at least balanced, given the high frame rates and relatively modest FPS penalties from settings changes. At 4K, the GPU takes over as the definitive bottleneck, with Ultra settings producing the lowest measured average of 58 FPS across the entire dataset. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus width are sufficient for the game's demands, but the raw compute required at 4K Ultra pushes the card to its limits.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The maximum measured average is 225 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only preset to exceed 200 FPS in the dataset, with Medium at 1080p reaching 198 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: The 4K Ultra preset produces an average of 58 FPS, which is technically playable but below the 60 FPS threshold. For a smoother 4K experience, dropping to High settings raises the average to 61 FPS, while Medium reaches 86 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 54 FPS (225 vs 171), while at 4K the same settings gap is 63 FPS (121 vs 58). The smaller absolute gap at 1080p suggests the Ryzen 5 2600's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 3.90 GHz boost clock is keeping pace, but the GPU becomes more dominant as resolution rises.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 offers the best balance. At High settings it delivers 116 FPS, at Medium 164 FPS, and even Ultra stays above 100 FPS at 110 FPS. The 4K results are all below 121 FPS, while 1080p results are extremely high but may be limited by the CPU.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 the bottleneck at any resolution?

A: Yes, especially at 4K. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are steepest at High and Ultra settings, indicating the GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being fully utilized. At 1080p Low, the CPU may be the limiting factor, given the 225 FPS ceiling.

Q: Does the game benefit from the RTX 4070's ray tracing cores?

A: The measured data does not include ray tracing-specific benchmarks. However, the card's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are present, and the game's simulation genre likely does not heavily utilize these features based on the frame rates observed.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + RTX 4070 combination ranks 1307th out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 65th percentile of all systems. This is a strong showing for a pairing of a 2018 CPU with a 2023 GPU, though the ranking reflects the CPU's age. The Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score of 21484 puts it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% faster), Core i9-11900H (0.5% faster), and AMD EPYC 9454 (1.2% faster). The Xeon D-1746TER is 0.7% slower. This suggests the CPU is competitive with much newer parts in general benchmarks.

The GPU side is more impressive. The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 places it at the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the Tesla P4 (0.1% slower), Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.4% slower), and Radeon PRO W6400 (1.3% slower). The RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% faster. The GPU's percentile ranking is higher than the CPU's, which aligns with the observed performance scaling: the GPU is the stronger component, and the CPU is the more likely bottleneck at lower resolutions.

In the context of this specific game, the combo's rank of 1307 out of 3723 means it outperforms roughly 65% of tested configurations. Given that Pc Building Simulator is not a graphically demanding title (released in 2019), the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are expected. The ranking suggests that many systems with newer CPUs and similar GPUs achieve higher scores, but the Ryzen 5 2600's 12 threads and 16 MB of L3 cache are sufficient for the simulation workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset includes 12 measured configurations across four resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly high: Low averages 225 FPS, Medium averages 198 FPS with a 168 FPS minimum and 228 FPS maximum, High averages 174 FPS, and Ultra averages 171 FPS. The narrow gap between High and Ultra (3 FPS) suggests diminishing returns at this resolution, likely due to CPU limitations.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong: Low averages 193 FPS, Medium averages 164 FPS with a 140 FPS minimum and 189 FPS maximum, High averages 116 FPS, and Ultra averages 110 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra widens slightly to 6 FPS, and the drop from Low to Ultra is 83 FPS, indicating the GPU is starting to matter more.

At 3840x2160, the results show the GPU's limits: Low averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 86 FPS with a 73 FPS minimum and 99 FPS maximum, High averages 61 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra narrows to 3 FPS, while the drop from Low to Ultra is 63 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K has the widest min-max spread in the entire dataset (26 FPS), suggesting inconsistent frame pacing under moderate load.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: at 1080p, all settings stay above 170 FPS; at 1440p, all stay above 110 FPS; at 4K, only Low and Medium stay above 85 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, and even High at 4K barely clears 60 FPS. The Medium presets consistently provide the best balance of smoothness and visual quality, with 198 FPS at 1080p, 164 FPS at 1440p, and 86 FPS at 4K.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the performance ceiling at high resolutions. With a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, the GPU can sustain high throughput, while its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 64 ROPs handle the rasterization workload, and its 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance is substantial for a 200 W TDP part.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role becomes evident when comparing the 4K results across settings. The jump from Low (121 FPS) to Medium (86 FPS) to High (61 FPS) to Ultra (58 FPS) shows a clear performance curve tied to the GPU's workload. The card's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in this simulation game, which focuses on system-building mechanics rather than advanced graphics effects.

The GPU's benchmark profile supports its strong showing: a PassMark G3D score of 26927 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854. Its percentile of 81 versus all GPUs, with rivals like the RX Vega 56 (0.4% slower) and RTX 4080 Mobile (1.3% faster), confirms it is a high-end part. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for a game from 2019, and the GDDR6X memory type ensures no bandwidth-related stutters at 4K.

The GPU's performance at 4K Medium (86 FPS) and 4K High (61 FPS) suggests that the card's 2475 MHz boost clock is the key enabler, allowing it to maintain playable frame rates even at extreme resolutions. The pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the game's simple but potentially many-object scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is the older component in this pairing, released in April 2018 with a launch MSRP of $199. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen+ architecture on a 12 nm process, run at a 3.40 GHz base clock and 3.90 GHz boost clock. The CPU's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 46.9 GB/s memory bandwidth are modest by modern standards, but its benchmark scores show it remains competitive.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p, where frame rates are extremely high. The fact that Low (225 FPS) and Ultra (171 FPS) differ by only 54 FPS at 1080p, while at 4K the same settings differ by 63 FPS, suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1080p — the GPU still has headroom. However, the 225 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low may be influenced by the CPU's single-thread performance, which is 2239 in PassMark.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are solid: a PassMark multithread score of 13160, Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1248, and Geekbench multi-core score of 5648. The 12 threads help with simulation games that may spawn multiple game logic threads. The CPU's percentile of 75 versus all CPUs, with rivals like the Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% faster) and Core i9-11900H (0.5% faster), indicates it trades blows with much newer processors.

At 1440p, the CPU's influence is still visible. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is only 32 FPS (225 to 193), which is less than the 72 FPS drop at High settings (174 to 116). This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is keeping frame rates high even as the GPU takes on more pixels. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 3.90 GHz boost clock appears well-matched to the RTX 4070's capabilities at mid-range resolutions.

The CPU's older PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) could theoretically limit GPU data transfer, but the measured results show no obvious penalty, as the game's data demands are likely modest. The 65 W TDP and 213 mm² die size indicate an efficient design that does not throttle, which helps maintain consistent performance across all measured configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 198 FPS with a 168 FPS minimum and 228 FPS maximum, providing a smooth experience with headroom for any monitor. At 1440p, Medium averages 164 FPS with a 140 FPS minimum, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and offers better visual quality than Low. Even at 4K, Medium achieves 86 FPS with a 73 FPS minimum, making it the only preset above 4K that stays well clear of 60 FPS.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, Low settings at 1440p (193 FPS) or even 4K (121 FPS) are viable options. The Low preset at 4K is particularly noteworthy, as it provides a 121 FPS average, which is more than double the Ultra preset's 58 FPS. This suggests that if visual fidelity is not a priority, the RTX 4070 can handle 4K at high refresh rates with minimal settings.

The High preset is a middle ground: 116 FPS at 1440p and 61 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is borderline, sitting just above 60 FPS, so users with VRR displays may find it acceptable, but those sensitive to frame drops should consider Medium. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p (171 FPS) or 1440p (110 FPS), as the 4K Ultra result of 58 FPS falls below the standard 60 FPS target.

The data shows that the biggest performance jump comes from moving between Medium and High at 4K: 86 FPS to 61 FPS, a 25 FPS difference. Conversely, the gap between High and Ultra at all resolutions is small (3 FPS at 1080p, 6 FPS at 1440p, 3 FPS at 4K), indicating that the Ultra preset provides minimal visual benefit for the performance cost. The Medium preset at 1440p (164 FPS) or 4K (86 FPS) is the recommended sweet spot for this combo, balancing smoothness with visual quality.