Pc Building Simulator

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a rank of 736 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the combination in the top quarter of all tested systems, at approximately the 75th percentile. The ranking reflects a significant imbalance between the two components: the RTX 5090 D sits at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 2600 sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. The combo rank of 736 suggests that the CPU is holding back the GPU in this simulation-heavy title, as the pairing lands well below where the GPU alone would rank.

Benchmark data underscores this gap. The RTX 5090 D posts an average benchmark score of 77712, while the Ryzen 5 2600 averages 21484. In the nearestRivals comparison, the GPU is nearly tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% ahead) and slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (-1.6%), indicating the 5090 D is a high-end part even among its closest competitors. The CPU, meanwhile, trades blows with the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% ahead) and the AMD EPYC 9454 (1.2% ahead), showing it is a mid-range performer from 2018. The combo's overall rank reflects this mixed profile: strong GPU headroom, but CPU limitations that cap performance in a game like Pc Building Simulator, which relies on simulation logic that stresses processor throughput.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D brings 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, yielding 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 1750 MHz, effective 28 Gbps. The GPU's base clock is 2017 MHz, boosting to 2407 MHz. These specifications are exceptional for a simulation title that does not typically demand high VRAM capacity; 32 GB far exceeds what Pc Building Simulator requires at any resolution. The sheer bandwidth and memory size ensure that texture streaming and asset loading are never bottlenecks, even at 4K Ultra settings.

The GPU's compute capabilities are equally imposing. With 21760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units, the 5090 D delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. Its pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and its texture rate reaches 1,636.8 GTexel/s. These figures translate to raw throughput that can handle any graphics workload the game throws at it. The GPU also features 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores, though Pc Building Simulator does not heavily utilize these features.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU's dominance is evident at lower resolutions, but its advantage narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 225 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 89 FPS. This pattern suggests that at 1080p, the CPU becomes the limiting factor, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases, allowing it to stretch its legs, but the CPU still constrains peak performance. The GPU's benchmark scores—particularly its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 376915—confirm it is a top-tier part, yet the measured FPS in this game never exceeds 225, which is modest for a card of this caliber.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen+ architecture, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It operates at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts to 3.90 GHz. The CPU has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 on a dual-channel bus, with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The processor uses 65 W TDP and fits the AMD Socket AM4 with PCIe Gen 3 lanes.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is substantial because the game simulates PC assembly and boot sequences, which involve significant logic and physics calculations. The Ryzen 5 2600's multithreaded performance is adequate but not stellar. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score is 1248, and its Geekbench multicore score is 5648. Single-thread performance is more limited: Cinebench R15 single-core scores 157.3, and Geekbench single-core scores 1154. PassMark single-thread score is 2239, which is modest by modern standards.

The nearestRivals data places the Ryzen 5 2600 within 1.2% of the AMD EPYC 9454 and 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, indicating it is competitive with mid-range chips from much later generations. However, the CPU's age shows in its power efficiency and IPC. The 12 nm process node and 4,800 million transistors on a 213 mm² die are dated compared to the GPU's 5 nm process. In this game, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to maintain playable framerates, but they cannot feed the RTX 5090 D enough data to reach its maximum output. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the FPS is 225, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 171, suggesting that even at the same resolution, increased settings load the CPU further, limiting gains from the GPU.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1080p, the combo starts at 225 FPS on Low and falls to 198 on Medium, 174 on High, and 171 on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 54 FPS, a 24% reduction. At 1440p, Low yields 193 FPS, Medium 170, High 149, and Ultra 147. The drop from Low to Ultra is 46 FPS, a 24% reduction. At 4K, Low produces 156 FPS, Medium 133, High 94, and Ultra 89. The drop from Low to Ultra is 67 FPS, a 43% reduction.

The Medium settings at each resolution include minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range is 168 to 228 FPS, with an average of 198. At 1440p Medium, the range is 144 to 195, averaging 170. At 4K Medium, the range is 113 to 153, averaging 133. These ranges indicate that even at Medium settings, the combo maintains a smooth experience, with the 4K minimum of 113 FPS staying well above typical display refresh rates.

High settings show a distinct pattern: the average FPS at 1080p High is 174, at 1440p High is 149, and at 4K High is 94. The 4K High result is notably lower than the 1440p High, suggesting that the GPU's workload at 4K is substantial, but the CPU still exerts influence. Ultra settings follow a similar trend: 171 FPS at 1080p, 147 at 1440p, and 89 at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding, but the combo still delivers 89 FPS, which is playable for a simulation game.

# Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling reveals where the bottleneck lies. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings drops by approximately 15-20%. Specifically, Low goes from 225 to 193 (a 14% drop), Medium from 198 to 170 (14% drop), High from 174 to 149 (14% drop), and Ultra from 171 to 147 (14% drop). This consistent ~14% reduction indicates that the GPU is handling the increased pixel count efficiently, but the CPU's limitations are visible in the relatively small absolute FPS gains at lower resolutions.

From 1440p to 4K, the drops are more severe. Low goes from 193 to 156 (a 19% drop), Medium from 170 to 133 (22% drop), High from 149 to 94 (37% drop), and Ultra from 147 to 89 (39% drop). The steeper drops at High and Ultra settings suggest that the GPU is becoming the primary limiter at 4K, as the increased settings add more shading and texture work that the 5090 D must process. However, the CPU still plays a role: at 1080p, the FPS ceiling appears to be around 225, which is far below what the GPU could theoretically produce, indicating a CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The scaling data shows that the combo is CPU-limited at 1080p and 1440p, where the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot feed the RTX 5090 D enough frames. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases, but the CPU still caps performance, as evidenced by the fact that 4K Ultra (89 FPS) is not drastically lower than 4K High (94 FPS), suggesting both are near the CPU's limit. In contrast, the drop from 1440p High (149 FPS) to 4K High (94 FPS) shows a 37% reduction, which is more GPU-driven. This pattern indicates that for this game, the ideal scenario would be a stronger CPU to unlock more of the GPU's potential, especially at lower resolutions.

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo's ranking in Pc Building Simulator among all tested combinations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + RTX 5090 D combo ranks 736 out of 3002 tested combos, placing it in the top quarter of all systems.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, which is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904) and 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940).

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achieved at any resolution/settings combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 225, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. The lowest average FPS is 89, at 4K with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multithread performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 scores 157.3 in Cinebench R15 single-core and 1248 in multicore, showing a 7.9x scaling with 6 cores and 12 threads. Its Geekbench scores are 1154 single-core and 5648 multicore.

Q: What is the FPS range at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 170, with a minimum of 144 and a maximum of 195.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the FPS ranges from 171 (Ultra) to 225 (Low), which is a narrow range for such a powerful GPU, indicating the CPU is the primary limiter at this resolution.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display resolution and target framerate. At 1080p, the combo delivers over 170 FPS on all settings, making Ultra a viable choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 171 FPS at 1080p Ultra is well above 144 Hz refresh rates, so users with high-refresh monitors can enjoy the highest preset.

At 1440p, the data shows that High and Ultra are nearly identical in performance, with 149 FPS versus 147 FPS, respectively. This suggests that Ultra adds minimal overhead, so it is the recommended preset for 1440p displays. The 147 FPS at Ultra is still excellent for competitive or simulation play. Medium settings at 1440p yield 170 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is unnecessary given the small performance difference.

At 4K, the choice is more nuanced. High settings average 94 FPS, while Ultra averages 89 FPS, a mere 5 FPS difference. Given that both are playable, Ultra is the better choice for visual fidelity, as the performance penalty is negligible. Medium settings at 4K provide 133 FPS, which is smoother but sacrifices significant visual quality. Low settings at 4K hit 156 FPS, but the game's simulation nature means that visual detail contributes to the experience of building PCs, so Ultra is recommended for 4K users who prioritize immersion.

For users targeting a consistent 60 FPS minimum, all settings at all resolutions exceed this threshold, with the lowest minimum being 113 FPS at 4K Medium. The data indicates that the combo is never below 89 FPS on any preset, making even 4K Ultra viable. However, for the best balance of smoothness and visual quality, the recommended presets are: 1080p Ultra (171 FPS), 1440p Ultra (147 FPS), and 4K Ultra (89 FPS). These choices maximize the game's visual presentation without dropping below 60 FPS, leveraging the RTX 5090 D's strengths while acknowledging the CPU's limitations.