Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that, on paper, should be light on hardware, but the measured data for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination reveals a performance curve that is heavily dictated by the graphics preset. The results show a system that can chase high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions but requires a strategic approach to settings at 4K. The data indicates a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, with the gap between Low and Ultra presets compressing significantly as resolution increases, pointing to a shift in the primary performance limiter.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable yet distinct drop in performance as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p, the system is exceptionally fast, with the Low preset achieving 258.5 FPS and even the demanding Ultra preset hitting 197.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, we see a substantial reduction, with the same presets yielding 223.5 FPS (Low) and 123.9 FPS (Ultra). The jump to 4K brings the most significant hit, where the Ultra preset drops to 66.2 FPS and High settles at 66.5 FPS.

The scaling pattern is telling. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 60.6 FPS (258.5 vs 197.9), which indicates that the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU enough frames to keep it busy. However, at 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra narrows to 69.3 FPS (135.5 vs 66.2), but the absolute numbers drop dramatically. This suggests that at 4K, the RTX 4070 SUPER becomes the limiting factor, as the pixel fill rate and shading demands overwhelm the GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS compute capability. The data reveals that at 4K, even the Low preset (135.5 FPS) is less than half the 1080p Low score (258.5 FPS), showcasing a massive performance penalty that is purely GPU-bound.

Interestingly, the High and Ultra presets at 4K are nearly identical in performance (66.5 vs 66.2 FPS), which implies that the visual uplift from High to Ultra is not costing extra frames, but both are bottlenecked by the GPU. This is a classic sign that the game's engine is hitting a hard limit, likely related to the 12 GB GDDR6X memory or the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. For a simulation game, this is a unique result; most sims are CPU-heavy, but the data here shows that the Ryzen 5 3600's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up, as the FPS drops are almost entirely tied to resolution changes rather than AI or physics complexity.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy for the best experience. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the obvious choice, delivering 197.9 FPS, which is well above any high-refresh monitor's capability. Even the most demanding settings cannot stress this combination at 1080p, so there is no reason to sacrifice visuals. The 258.5 FPS at Low is overkill unless chasing absolute maximum frame times for competitive play, which is irrelevant for a simulation genre.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset at 123.9 FPS is still excellent and provides the most immersive visuals without dipping below the 120 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 181.4 FPS offers a massive headroom, but for a game like Pc Building Simulator, the visual fidelity gains from Ultra are worth the 57.5 FPS drop. The High preset at 129.1 FPS is nearly identical to Ultra, so there is no benefit to stepping down.

At 3840x2160, the choice is more nuanced. The Ultra preset at 66.2 FPS is playable but not ideal for a smooth experience, while High at 66.5 FPS offers zero performance gain. The Medium preset at 98 FPS is the sweet spot, providing a 48% improvement over Ultra (98 vs 66.2) while still looking good. The Low preset at 135.5 FPS is technically the fastest, but for a simulation game, the visual downgrade is likely too severe. The recommendation is to use Medium at 4K to balance the 98 FPS result with acceptable image quality, or accept the 66 FPS cap if visual fidelity is paramount.

FAQ

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER powerful enough for 4K in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The data shows it is borderline. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 66.2, which is smooth enough for a simulation, but the Medium preset at 98 FPS offers a more comfortable margin. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking and its proximity to the NVIDIA RTX A6000 in benchmarks suggest it is a high-tier card, but the 4K data reveals a hard performance cap.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 hold up in this game?

A: The CPU is not the bottleneck. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a classic GPU-bound pattern, and the 3600's 6 cores and 12 threads, boosted to 4.20 GHz, are sufficient to maintain high frame rates. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 is strong for a 65W part, and it sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-11400 in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware combo?

A: Based on the data, 2560x1440 at Ultra (123.9 FPS) provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, the system is overkill, and at 4K, you must compromise on settings to get above 100 FPS.

Q: Why is the 4K High and Ultra FPS so similar (66.5 vs 66.2)?

A: The near-identical scores indicate that the GPU is hitting a hard performance ceiling, likely due to memory bandwidth or shading throughput. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is likely saturated, and the extra visual effects in Ultra do not meaningfully change the frame time.

Q: Should I use the Low preset at 1080p for maximum FPS?

A: There is no need. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 258.5 FPS, but the Ultra preset still hits 197.9 FPS. Since most displays cap at 144Hz or 165Hz, the Ultra preset provides a much better visual experience without any perceivable downside.

Q: How does this combo compare to other systems in the benchmark database?

A: The combination ranks 473rd out of 1769 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 27% of all systems. The GPU's average benchmark score of 42576 puts it within 0.2% of the NVIDIA RTX A6000, indicating it is a very capable card for this workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The raw data provides the following measured average FPS for each resolution and settings level.

At 1920x1080: Low yields 258.5 FPS, Medium yields 228.3 FPS, High yields 198.8 FPS, and Ultra yields 197.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440: Low yields 223.5 FPS, Medium yields 181.4 FPS, High yields 129.1 FPS, and Ultra yields 123.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160: Low yields 135.5 FPS, Medium yields 98 FPS, High yields 66.5 FPS, and Ultra yields 66.2 FPS.

The trends are clear. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is only 60.6 FPS, a 23% reduction. At 1440p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 99.6 FPS, a 45% reduction. At 4K, the drop from Low to Ultra is 69.3 FPS, but the Low preset itself is already 47.5% slower than the 1080p Low. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are effectively identical, with a 0.3 FPS difference, confirming a GPU bottleneck. The Medium preset at 4K (98 FPS) stands out as the only setting that breaks the 100 FPS barrier, making it the recommended compromise for 4K displays.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, as evidenced by the measured data. Its specifications include 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, which drive the 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The card's boost clock of 2475 MHz is high, but the real story is the memory subsystem. With 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is a potential limiting factor at 4K, as seen in the plateau between High and Ultra settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. It holds an 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653, a mere 0.2% difference, indicating the 4070 SUPER is performing at a professional-grade level. In terms of gaming, the PassMark G3D score of 29995 and DirectX 12 score of 110 suggest it excels at modern API workloads. The data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, but at 1080p and 1440p, it has ample headroom to deliver high frame rates across all settings. The 220W TDP and 550W suggested PSU indicate it is a power-hungry card, but that is a minor consideration given its performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 plays a supporting role in this configuration, and the data confirms it is not the limiting factor. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, it operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts to 4.20 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for a simulation game, which typically relies more on single-thread performance.

Benchmark results show the CPU has a 76th percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 18129. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 and single-core score of 2124 indicate balanced performance. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores 18150, a negligible 0.1% difference, meaning the 3600 is competitive with newer mainstream parts. In the context of this game, the CPU's ability to maintain high FPS at 1080p (258.5 FPS at Low) proves it can feed the GPU effectively. The fact that FPS drops are linear with resolution increases, rather than showing erratic spikes, demonstrates that the CPU is not stalling the pipeline. For a game about building PCs, this processor provides more than enough compute headroom, allowing the RTX 4070 SUPER to be the primary driver of visual fidelity.