Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

This combination pairs a Zen 2-based 6-core APU with a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU, producing a system that ranks 444th out of 1,769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. The data shows a configuration that excels at high refresh rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while remaining comfortably playable at 4K Ultra. The benchmark results reveal a system where the GPU is the dominant performance driver across most settings, though the CPU's capabilities become more relevant at lower resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the table, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Built on the Zen 2 architecture with a 7 nm process, this processor features 8 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are present but irrelevant here, as the system relies on the discrete RTX 4070 SUPER.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's impact is most visible at 1080p with lower graphics settings, where frame rates reach their peak. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 270.2 FPS, which is 36% higher than the 1080p Ultra result of 194.9 FPS. This spread between settings suggests that at lower quality presets, the CPU is better able to feed the GPU, though the 4600G's single-thread performance—a 3DMark single-thread score of 726 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,919—sets a ceiling that prevents even higher frame rates. The processor's multi-threaded capabilities, shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,593 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 4,889, are more than adequate for a simulation title that rarely stresses all 12 threads simultaneously.

The 4600G's position in the broader CPU landscape is solid but not exceptional. It sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,489. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE with a score of 17,482 (0% difference) and the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17,475 (0.1% ahead). Notably, the Intel Core i3-14100T and i3-13100F score slightly higher at 17,636 and 17,665 respectively, placing them 0.8% and 1% ahead. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, and the 4600G's 65W TDP makes it an efficient choice for a system where the GPU draws significantly more power.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the clear workhorse of this configuration. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, this GPU packs 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. It features 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1,980 MHz with a boost clock of 2,475 MHz, and its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at 21 Gbps effective across a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Pc Building Simulator, the RTX 4070 SUPER demonstrates why it sits at the 84th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 42,576 places it just below the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653, 0.2% ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723, 0.3% ahead), while comfortably ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41,991, 1.4% behind) and NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41,897, 1.6% behind). The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 and PassMark G3D score of 29,995 reinforce its high-end positioning.

The GPU's dominance is evident in the scaling pattern across resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 62.7 FPS, which is playable but not silky smooth. The fact that 4K Low yields 134.1 FPS—more than double the Ultra result—shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as reducing graphical load directly translates to massive frame rate gains. The GPU's 220W TDP and suggested 550W PSU requirement are reasonable for this performance class.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings: 270.2 FPS at Low, 234.1 FPS at Medium, 204.3 FPS at High, and 194.9 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, frame rates remain high but show the expected decline: 228.7 FPS at Low, 181.6 FPS at Medium, 126.3 FPS at High, and 121.9 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the drop becomes more pronounced: 134.1 FPS at Low, 94.2 FPS at Medium, 70 FPS at High, and 62.7 FPS at Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 67.8% reduction in frame rate (from 194.9 to 62.7 FPS), which is a steeper drop than the pixel count increase alone would suggest. This indicates that at 4K Ultra, the system is heavily GPU-limited, with the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth being pushed to their limits. Conversely, at Low settings, the 1080p to 4K drop is 50.3% (from 270.2 to 134.1 FPS), suggesting that at lower settings, the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes a more significant factor.

The data shows that the transition from 1080p to 1440p is relatively painless, with only a 15.4% drop at Ultra settings (from 194.9 to 121.9 FPS). However, the jump from 1440p to 4K at Ultra results in a 48.6% reduction (from 121.9 to 62.7 FPS), highlighting that 4K Ultra is the most demanding scenario for this combination. At 1440p, the system remains highly capable, with even the Ultra preset delivering over 120 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 62.7 FPS, which is playable. At 4K High, it improves to 70 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it reaches 94.2 FPS. For smoother 4K performance, dropping to Medium or Low settings (134.1 FPS) is recommended.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its closest rivals?

A: The 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17,489, placing it at the 75th percentile. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17,482, 0% difference) and Intel Core i5-12450H (17,475, 0.1% ahead). The Intel Core i3-14100T and i3-13100F are 0.8% and 1% ahead, respectively, but these differences are negligible for gaming.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: The data shows 1440p as the sweet spot. At 1440p Ultra, the system delivers 121.9 FPS, and at 1440p High, it hits 126.3 FPS. This provides excellent visual quality while maintaining high frame rates. At 1080p, the system is overkill for most settings, with frame rates exceeding 194.9 FPS even at Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER rank among GPUs?

A: It sits at the 84th percentile with an average benchmark score of 42,576. It is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, while leading the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data suggests minimal CPU bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 62.7 FPS, which is GPU-limited. However, at 1080p Low, the 270.2 FPS result may be approaching the CPU's limit, as the 4600G's single-thread score of 726 in 3DMark indicates a moderate ceiling for extremely high frame rates.

Q: What are the launch specifications of these components?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has a launch MSRP of $154 and was released on 2020-07-20. The RTX 4070 SUPER has a launch MSRP of 599 USD and was released on 2024-01-07. Both are desktop components, with the CPU using the AMD Socket AM4 and the GPU using PCIe 4.0 x16.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates in Pc Building Simulator show a consistent pattern across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance: 270.2 FPS at Low, 234.1 FPS at Medium, 204.3 FPS at High, and 194.9 FPS at Ultra. These figures indicate that even at the most demanding 1080p preset, the system has substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling. Low settings produce 228.7 FPS, Medium delivers 181.6 FPS, High reaches 126.3 FPS, and Ultra achieves 121.9 FPS. The relatively small gap between High and Ultra (4.4 FPS) suggests that at 1440p, the Ultra preset is not significantly more demanding than High, making it a viable choice for most users.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. Low settings still deliver a very playable 134.1 FPS, but Medium drops to 94.2 FPS, High to 70 FPS, and Ultra to 62.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 71.4 FPS, highlighting the GPU's sensitivity to graphical settings at this resolution. The 4K results confirm that while the system can handle 4K gaming, users seeking consistently high frame rates should consider 1440p or adjust settings to Medium or Low at 4K. The overall combo rank of 444 out of 1,769 tested combinations places this system in the top 25% of all tested configurations for this game, reflecting its strong all-around performance.