Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER to create a combo that ranks 360th out of 1,769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 20% of all systems evaluated. This simulation title, released in 2019, responds strongly to both CPU and GPU resources, and the measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that can handle the game's demands with considerable headroom. The data indicates a balanced pairing where the CPU's six cores and the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM work together to deliver smooth gameplay from 1080p through 4K, though the scaling patterns suggest the graphics card becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 brings six cores and twelve threads to the table, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. This 7 nm processor from TSMC features a 16 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration, delivering 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. In Pc Building Simulator, where the gameplay involves managing system builds and running diagnostics, the CPU's multithreaded performance appears sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in most scenarios.

The benchmark data for this processor shows a 3DMark max threads score of 5,411 and a single-thread score of 836, indicating moderate single-core strength that handles the simulation's logic and UI interactions. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16,429 demonstrates solid multi-threaded capability, which matters for the game's background computations when simulating multiple system components simultaneously. The CPU's percentile ranking of 79 versus all CPUs suggests it outperforms roughly four-fifths of processors on the market, making it a capable partner for the RTX 4070 SUPER.

Interestingly, the nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 5500 include the Intel Core i5-12500 with an average score of 20,897 (a -0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE at 20,900 (-0.1% delta). The EPYC 7J13 trails by 0.1% with an average of 20,845, while the Core i5-12600T leads by 0.2% at 20,917. These tight margins indicate the Ryzen 5 5500 sits squarely in a competitive mid-range tier, and in Pc Building Simulator, this translates to consistent frame delivery without CPU-induced stutters.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 360 out of 1,769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This placement in the 79.6th percentile of all combos means the system outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, though it does not reach the top tier. The ranking reflects the synergy between the CPU's 79th percentile performance and the GPU's 84th percentile standing, suggesting that the GPU slightly outpaces the CPU in raw capability.

Given that the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000 with an average score of 42,653 (-0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE at 42,723 (-0.3% delta), the GPU is clearly a high-end component. The combo's rank of 360 indicates that many systems with faster CPUs or more powerful GPUs exist, but this pairing still delivers exceptional performance for the simulation genre. The data shows that in Pc Building Simulator, this combo sits comfortably ahead of lower-tier pairings, with the measured FPS numbers confirming that the system rarely struggles to maintain playable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Examining the measured FPS across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 306.3 FPS, while at 4K with Low settings, it drops to 132.5 FPS — a reduction of 56.7% that indicates the graphics card is doing progressively more work as pixel count increases. The gap widens at higher settings: at Ultra, 1080p yields 197.1 FPS, while 4K Ultra falls to 64.5 FPS, a 67.3% decrease.

This scaling behavior points to the GPU as the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources, but the 4K Ultra figure of 64.5 FPS suggests the card is nearing its limits in this demanding configuration. Conversely, at 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more prominent — the 306.3 FPS Low result implies the processor can feed frames quickly enough, and the system is likely GPU-limited even at this resolution given the high frame rates.

The resolution scaling also reveals that Pc Building Simulator is not excessively demanding on the CPU at higher resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, FPS drops from 205.8 to 128.1 (a 37.8% decrease), while from 1440p to 4K at High, it falls from 128.1 to 66.3 (a 48.3% decrease). These ratios align with pixel count increases, confirming the GPU as the primary bottleneck in this pairing.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 64.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth for most players.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system in Pc Building Simulator?

A: At 1440p with High settings, the combo delivers 128.1 FPS, providing a strong balance between visual quality and frame rate. At 1080p, all settings exceed 197 FPS, so players have ample headroom.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting in this game?

A: The resolution scaling data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's performance is sufficient across all tested configurations, given the high frame rates even at 4K Low (132.5 FPS).

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42,576, with the NVIDIA RTX A6000 at 42,653 (-0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE at 42,723 (-0.3% delta), showing near-identical performance.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 ranks in the 79th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,875.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes, at 4K with Medium settings, the combo achieves 95.7 FPS, and even at Ultra, it maintains 64.5 FPS, indicating playable performance at the highest resolution.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. Its base clock runs at 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, while the 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operates at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's 7,168 shading units and 80 ROPs provide substantial pixel-pushing capability, with a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role becomes evident through the frame rate scaling across settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low (306.3 FPS) and Ultra (197.1 FPS) is 35.7%, while at 4K, the same comparison shows a 51.3% gap (132.5 vs. 64.5 FPS). This suggests the GPU's compute resources are heavily utilized at higher settings, likely due to increased shading and texture work in the simulation's visual rendering.

The GPU's 84th percentile ranking versus all GPUs underscores its high-end positioning, with an average benchmark score of 42,576. The PassMark G3D score of 29,995 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 192,684 confirm strong compute performance, which translates to the measured FPS figures. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores provide advanced features, though Pc Building Simulator likely doesn't heavily utilize ray tracing given its simulation focus.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data across settings and resolutions allows for clear recommendations based on target frame rates. For players seeking the highest visual fidelity, 4K with High settings delivers 66.3 FPS, which is playable but close to the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, Ultra settings achieve 123.4 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining maximum quality.

For competitive or high-refresh-rate play, 1080p with High settings yields 205.8 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 274.2 FPS, while Low reaches 306.3 FPS — both suitable for 240 Hz displays. At 1440p, Medium provides 182.5 FPS, making it an excellent choice for 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors.

The most balanced recommendation based on the data is 1440p with High settings (128.1 FPS), which delivers high frame rates with strong visual quality. For 4K users, High (66.3 FPS) is preferable over Ultra (64.5 FPS) since the 2.8 FPS gain from dropping to High is minimal, while Medium (95.7 FPS) offers a significant boost for those willing to compromise slightly on visuals.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce 306.3 FPS, Medium reaches 274.2 FPS, High hits 205.8 FPS, and Ultra achieves 197.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that even at the highest settings, the system has substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 109.2 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong. Low settings yield 261.0 FPS, Medium provides 182.5 FPS, High delivers 128.1 FPS, and Ultra reaches 123.4 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at High settings (205.8 to 128.1 FPS, a 37.8% decrease), while Low settings see a smaller relative drop (306.3 to 261.0 FPS, a 14.8% decrease).

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases significantly. Low settings produce 132.5 FPS, Medium achieves 95.7 FPS, High delivers 66.3 FPS, and Ultra reaches 64.5 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra shows a 47.7% decrease (123.4 to 64.5 FPS), while Low settings drop by 49.2% (261.0 to 132.5 FPS). These figures confirm that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration, but the system still maintains playable frame rates, making this combo viable for the full range of resolutions and settings in Pc Building Simulator.