Pc Building Simulator

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 983rd out of 3,723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 26% of all configurations. This is a notable result given the substantial generational gap between the two components — a 2018-era six-core CPU paired with a 2025 flagship GPU. The combo outperforms its raw component averages would suggest, indicating that Pc Building Simulator's workload is more forgiving to older CPUs than many modern titles.

The ranking reflects a system that lands in the upper quartile of all tested configurations, which is impressive when considering the CPU sits at the 75th percentile among all processors while the GPU ranks at the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards. The combination of a mid-tier older CPU with a top-tier current GPU produces results that exceed what either component would achieve in isolation, suggesting the game's simulation-focused workload does not heavily penalize the Ryzen 5 2600's architecture.

# FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its nearest rivals in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 scores 21,484 on average, which is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21,440) and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900H (21,367). It trails the Intel Xeon D-1746TER by 0.7% (21,635) and leads the AMD EPYC 9454 by 1.2% (21,223).

Q: What is the RTX 5090's benchmark standing relative to other GPUs?

A: The RTX 5090 achieves an average benchmark score of 79,842, placing it at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. It is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605) and 0.6% ahead of the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396), while trailing the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X by 1.4% (80,959).

Q: What is the best 4K performance this combo can achieve?

A: At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate is 156 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset delivers 124 FPS average with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS, while High and Ultra produce 88 FPS and 84 FPS respectively.

Q: How does performance scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the combo delivers 174 FPS at 1920x1080, 149 FPS at 2560x1440, and 88 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 49% drop from 1080p to 4K, indicating the GPU becomes progressively more stressed at higher resolutions.

Q: Which settings preset offers the best balance of frame rate and visual quality?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides 170 FPS average with a 144 FPS minimum, which is only 23 FPS below the Low preset's 193 FPS at the same resolution. At 4K, Medium delivers 124 FPS average, which is 40 FPS higher than Ultra's 84 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's performance consistent with its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The data shows the RTX 5090 is closely matched to its nearest rivals, with all four GPUs within 1.4% of each other in average benchmark scores. The RTX 5090's 79,842 average sits nearly equidistant between the Radeon Pro Vega 64X at 80,959 and the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79,396.

# Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear pattern: Pc Building Simulator becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution increases, but the CPU still maintains respectable frame rates even at 4K. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 225 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 156 FPS at 3840x2160 on the same preset — a 31% reduction. This relatively modest drop suggests that at 1080p, the workload is partially CPU-limited, as the RTX 5090's immense compute capabilities are not fully utilized at lower resolutions.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the transition from 1080p to 4K results in a 49% frame rate reduction (174 FPS to 88 FPS), while at Ultra settings the drop is 51% (171 FPS to 84 FPS). This indicates that as both resolution and settings increase, the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor, which is expected given the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit memory bus.

Interestingly, the Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling behavior. From 1080p to 1440p, frame rates drop from 198 FPS to 170 FPS (14% reduction), and from 1440p to 4K, they drop from 170 FPS to 124 FPS (27% reduction). This graduated scaling suggests that Medium settings at any resolution provide a balanced workload distribution between CPU and GPU, making it the most predictable preset for performance planning.

The 4K results particularly highlight the GPU's capabilities. Even at Ultra settings, the combo maintains 84 FPS average at 3840x2160, which is well above playable thresholds for a simulation game. The Low preset at 4K achieves 156 FPS, demonstrating that the RTX 5090 has substantial headroom even at the highest resolution tested, with the Ryzen 5 2600's six cores proving sufficient to feed the GPU adequately.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves 225 FPS average, Medium produces 198 FPS with a minimum of 168 FPS and maximum of 228 FPS, High reaches 174 FPS, and Ultra delivers 171 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 54 FPS, representing a 24% performance penalty for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable across all presets. Low settings produce 193 FPS, Medium delivers 170 FPS with a minimum of 144 FPS and maximum of 195 FPS, High achieves 149 FPS, and Ultra reaches 147 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is minimal — only 2 FPS — suggesting diminishing returns beyond High settings at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the performance characteristics change more dramatically. Low settings deliver 156 FPS, Medium produces 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS, High reaches 88 FPS, and Ultra drops to 84 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 72 FPS, representing a 46% penalty — nearly double the percentage penalty seen at 1080p.

The Medium preset consistently provides the most complete data, with minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at every resolution. At 1080p, Medium ranges from 168 to 228 FPS; at 1440p, it ranges from 144 to 195 FPS; and at 4K, it ranges from 106 to 143 FPS. This consistency suggests that Medium settings offer the most stable frame pacing across all resolutions, with the minimum frame rates remaining well above 100 FPS even at 4K.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 brings six cores and twelve threads to this combination, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Built on the Zen architecture using a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, this 2000-series processor features 16 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth. These specifications, while modest by 2025 standards, prove sufficient for Pc Building Simulator's simulation-based workload.

The CPU's benchmark results place it at the 75th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 21,484. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 13,160 and single-thread score of 2,239 indicate balanced performance across both threaded and single-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R15 results — 1,248 multi-core and 157.3 single-core — further demonstrate that the processor handles both heavily threaded and lightly threaded tasks competently.

In Pc Building Simulator specifically, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions. The frame rate data shows that at 1080p, where CPU limitations typically manifest most clearly, the combo still achieves 225 FPS on Low settings and 174 FPS on High — figures that suggest the Ryzen 5 2600 is not a bottleneck even in CPU-sensitive scenarios. The 12-thread configuration likely helps maintain consistent frame delivery during complex simulation calculations, while the 3.90 GHz boost clock provides adequate single-thread performance for game logic.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it a flexible pairing option, though its 2018 release date means it predates many modern platform features. Despite this, the benchmark data shows the Ryzen 5 2600 holds its own against much newer processors, with its average score of 21,484 landing within 1.2% of the AMD EPYC 9454 and within 0.7% of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER — both substantially more expensive server-class chips.

# Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 represents the strongest recommendation from the measured data. This configuration delivers 170 FPS average with a 144 FPS minimum, providing a substantial performance buffer while maintaining visual quality. The 144 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding simulation sequences, and the 195 FPS maximum shows there is headroom for occasional frame spikes.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 3840x2160 is the recommended choice for users prioritizing frame rate stability. The 124 FPS average with a 106 FPS minimum keeps gameplay fluid, while the 143 FPS maximum demonstrates the RTX 5090's capability at this resolution. The alternative — Ultra at 4K — drops to 84 FPS average, which represents a 32% performance penalty for marginal visual improvements that may not be noticeable in a simulation-focused title.

For players with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, the High preset at 1920x1080 offers the best balance, delivering 174 FPS average. The Ultra preset at the same resolution only adds 3 FPS of performance cost (171 FPS), making it a viable alternative for those who prioritize maximum visual quality. However, the data shows that High and Ultra at 1080p produce nearly identical results, suggesting the game's visual scaling beyond High is minimal.

The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play or maximum frame rate pursuit, as it delivers 225 FPS at 1080p and 156 FPS at 4K. However, given that even the Ultra preset maintains 84 FPS at 4K, most users will find the visual quality trade-off unnecessary. The Medium preset at any resolution provides the most consistent frame delivery, as evidenced by its complete minimum and maximum data points, making it the safest choice for unpredictable simulation workloads.