Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, presents a unique workload that scales heavily with both resolution and settings. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 produces a wide spread of frame rates, from a highly playable 61 FPS at 4K High to a blistering 295 FPS at 1080p Low. This data indicates a system capable of handling the game at any setting, but the performance scaling reveals where the bottlenecks lie and which configurations offer the most balanced experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable trend: as resolution increases, average frame rates drop substantially. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 295 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 232 FPS, a reduction of 63 FPS or roughly 21%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 121 FPS, which is a 174 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. This scaling pattern is expected, as higher resolutions place an increasing load on the GPU's pixel processing and memory bandwidth.

The scaling behavior across different settings presets is more revealing. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 175 FPS at 1080p to 110 FPS at 1440p, and then to 58 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K. In contrast, at Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 21%, and from 1440p to 4K it is 48%. The similar percentage drops at Ultra and Low suggest that the GPU remains the primary limiting factor across all settings, even at lower resolutions where the CPU might be expected to play a larger role.

However, the data indicates that the CPU still has headroom at 1080p. The difference between 1080p Low (295 FPS) and 1440p Low (232 FPS) is 63 FPS, while the difference between 1440p Low and 4K Low is 111 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is beginning to limit performance, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher frame rates. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint, as evidenced by the massive drop in performance.

The 4K results tell a story of a GPU that is powerful but not overkill for this title. The RTX 4070 manages 61 FPS at 4K High and 58 FPS at 4K Ultra, both playable but not exceptionally high. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs only 3 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset is not significantly more demanding than High at this resolution, or that the GPU is hitting a performance ceiling. At 1080p, the gap between High (184 FPS) and Ultra (175 FPS) is only 9 FPS, while the gap between Medium (259 FPS) and High (184 FPS) is 75 FPS. This indicates that the High preset is a significant step up from Medium, while Ultra offers diminishing returns.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combo ranks 1002 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 27% of all combinations, which is a solid result for a system built around a mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU. The percentile ranking reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates at most resolutions, but it also shows that there are many more powerful combinations available.

The GPU's individual benchmark scores support this positioning. The RTX 4070 has a Passmark G3D score of 26927 and an average benchmark score of 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 with a deltaPct of 0.4%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile with a deltaPct of -1.3%. This indicates that the RTX 4070 is a high-performing GPU, but it is not at the top of the charts.

The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, has an average benchmark score of 37018, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a deltaPct of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 with a deltaPct of -0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a deltaPct of 0.2%. The CPU's passmark multithread score is 20363, and its single-thread score is 2941 Hun. These scores suggest a well-balanced processor that can keep up with the GPU in most scenarios.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the combo's rank of 1002 out of 3723 indicates that it outperforms the majority of tested systems. The high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p contribute to this ranking, while the 4K performance, while playable, is not as competitive. The data shows that this combo is better suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p than for 4K gaming, where more powerful GPUs would achieve higher rankings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience for this hardware combination. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the Medium preset stands out as the sweet spot. With an average of 259 FPS, a minimum of 220 FPS, and a maximum of 298 FPS, it offers a substantial performance buffer that ensures smooth gameplay even during complex scenes. The Low preset at 295 FPS is faster but offers little visual benefit over Medium, while the High preset at 184 FPS and Ultra at 175 FPS are significantly slower, suggesting that the visual improvements are not worth the performance cost.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again provides the best balance. It averages 164 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 189 FPSler. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play and offers headroom for future patches or more demanding scenes. The High preset at 116 FPS and Ultra at 110 FPS are also playable, but they do not offer the same level of smoothness as Medium. The Low preset at 232 FPS is excellent for competitive play but sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 4K, the situation changes. The Medium preset at 86 FPS is the only setting that provides a truly comfortable experience, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS. The High preset at 61 FPS is playable but close to the edge of what might be considered smooth, while the Ultra preset at 58 FPS dips below 60 FPS, which can result in noticeable stuttering. The Low preset at 121 FPS is the fastest, but it requires significant visual compromises.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the optimal choice for this combo across all resolutions. It offers the best combination of visual quality and performance, with frame rates that are either the highest or among the highest at each resolution. For 4K gaming, Medium is the recommended preset, as it is the only one that consistently stays above 60 FPS. For 1080p and 1440p, Medium provides a high frame rate experience that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the measured average FPS values show a clear hierarchy across settings. The Low preset delivers the highest average at 295 FPS, followed by Medium at 259 FPS, High at 184 FPS, and Ultra at 175 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 220 FPS and a maximum of 298 FPS, indicating a tight frame time distribution. The gap between Low and Medium is 36 FPS, which is significant, but the gap between Medium and High is 75 FPS, which is much larger. This suggests that the High preset introduces a substantial increase in graphical workload compared to Medium.

At 1440p, the same pattern emerges but with lower absolute values. The Low preset averages 232 FPS, Medium averages 164 FPS, High averages 116 FPS, and Ultra averages 110 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 189 FPS, which is a wider spread than at 1080p. The drop from Low to Medium is 68 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 48 FPS, indicating that the High preset is a more moderate step up from Medium at this resolution.

At 4K, the average FPS values are significantly lower. The Low preset averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 86 FPS, High averages 61 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS, which is a range of 26 FPS, indicating some variability in frame times. The drop from Low to Medium is 35 FPS, and the drop from Medium to High is 25 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is only 3 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset offers minimal visual gains over High at 4K but costs a few FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern where the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and quality, with the largest performance gaps occurring between Medium and High. The Ultra preset consistently delivers the lowest frame rates, often only marginally slower than High. For users seeking the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset is the clear choice, but for a balanced experience, Medium is the recommended setting.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and utilizes the AD104 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, with a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The GPU has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It also includes 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores, which are relevant for modern game features.

The RTX 4070's memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The memory clock is rated at 1313 MHz, with a 21 Gbps effective data rate. The GPU's base clock is 1920 MHz, and its boost clock is 2475 MHz. These specifications indicate a high-performance GPU that is capable of handling demanding workloads.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is evident in the resolution scaling. The large frame rate drops from 1080p to 1440p and from 1440p to 4K are indicative of a GPU-bound workload. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's requirements, as no out-of-memory errors are indicated in the data. The GPU's compute performance, as measured by its Passmark G3D score of 26927, is well above average, ranking in the 81st percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's performance is further contextualized by its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 has a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the RTX 4070 is essentially tied with it in average benchmark scores. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 has a deltaPct of 0.4%, indicating that the RTX 4070 is slightly faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has a deltaPct of -1.3%, meaning it is slightly faster than the RTX 4070. These comparisons show that the RTX 4070 is a strong performer, but there are GPUs with similar or slightly better performance.

The GPU's clock speeds and memory bandwidth are crucial for the frame rates seen in Pc Building Simulator. The boost clock of 2475 MHz allows the GPU to sustain high performance under load, while the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture data is fed to the shading units without bottlenecks. The 4K results, where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, show that the RTX 4070 is capable of 4K gaming but not at ultra-high frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a TDP of 105 watts. The CPU is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC and features a die size of 74 mm². It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache is a defining feature of the X3D series and is designed to improve gaming performance by reducing memory latency. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score is 2941, and its multithread score is 20363, indicating solid performance in both single- and multi-threaded workloads.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p, where frame rates are highest. The difference between 1080p Low (295 FPS) and 1440p Low (232 FPS) is 63 FPS, while the difference between 1440p Low and 4K Low is 111 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that the CPU is limiting performance at 1080p, preventing the GPU from achieving even higher frame rates. The 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game's simulation logic, but the CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by the 2941 score, is the likely bottleneck at 1080p.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 37018 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, which is a strong result. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a deltaPct of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 with a deltaPct of -0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a deltaPct of 0.2%. These comparisons show that the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is competitive with other mid-range processors, with performance that is nearly identical to its closest rivals.

The CPU's 96 MB of L3 cache is likely beneficial in Pc Building Simulator, as the game involves managing many objects and assets. The large cache can help reduce memory latency and improve performance in scenarios where data is repeatedly accessed. The CPU's boost clock of 4.00 GHz is adequate for the game's demands, and the 12 threads ensure that background tasks do not interfere with gameplay.

The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU dominates performance. However, at 1080p, the CPU's limitations become apparent, as frame rates do not scale linearly with resolution. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is well-matched with the RTX 4070 for most gaming scenarios, but users seeking the absolute highest frame rates at 1080p might benefit from a more powerful CPU.