Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Pc Building Simulator, with the data showing this combination ranks in the top 8% of all tested combos (216th out of 3002). The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache and the GPU's massive 32 GB GDDR7 memory ensure that even the most demanding simulation workloads remain fluid, but the real story is how the system scales across resolutions and settings — revealing a configuration that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at 4K yet increasingly CPU-sensitive at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data makes a compelling case for Medium settings across all resolutions as the optimal balance between visual fidelity and frame rate headroom. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 259 FPS average with a minimum of 220 FPS and maximum of 298 FPS, which is only 36 FPS below the Low preset's 295 FPS average but provides substantially better visual quality. The gap between Medium and High at 1080p is a mere 31 FPS (259 vs 228), yet Medium maintains a higher floor of 220 FPS compared to High's unspecified minimum, suggesting better frame pacing stability.

Moving to 2560x1440, Medium again emerges as the sweet spot with 222 FPS average (minimum 189, maximum 256). This represents a 31 FPS advantage over High's 179 FPS average and a 51 FPS advantage over Ultra's 171 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium at this resolution costs only 31 FPS (253 to 222), while the jump from Medium to High costs 43 FPS — a steeper penalty that suggests diminishing returns beyond Medium. At 3840x2160, Medium delivers 133 FPS average with a minimum of 113 and maximum of 153, which is 39 FPS faster than High's 94 FPS and 44 FPS faster than Ultra's 89 FPS.

Ultra settings are the least compelling option at every resolution. At 4K, Ultra's 89 FPS average is barely above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while at 1440p and 1080p, Ultra delivers 171 and 224 FPS respectively — impressive numbers but with the smallest relative gain over High (8 FPS at 1440p, 4 FPS at 1080p). The data strongly indicates that Medium provides the best experience per measured frame, with Low as a fallback for extreme refresh rate scenarios at 1080p where 295 FPS could be leveraged.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, and the benchmark results reflect its enormous capability. The GPU's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for Pc Building Simulator's asset-heavy rendering of components and workshop environments. The 21760 shading units and 680 TMUs process geometry and textures at rates of 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 1,636.8 GTexel/s respectively, while the 176 ROPs deliver 423.6 GPixel/s of fill rate.

The clock behavior is notable: the GPU runs at a 2017 MHz base and boosts to 2407 MHz, with memory operating at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). These specifications translate into a PassMark G3D score of 44065 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326, placing the GPU in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals in the aggregate benchmark data are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904 avg score, 1.1% higher) and AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940 avg score, 1.6% lower) — though these are mobile-class parts, the RTX 5090 D's 77712 average benchmark score sits comfortably among them.

In Pc Building Simulator specifically, the GPU's role is most evident in the resolution scaling pattern. At 4K Ultra, the system produces 89 FPS, while at 4K Low it jumps to 187 FPS — a 110% increase that indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings. The GPU compute score of 28396 and DirectX 12 score of 219 further suggest that the card's architecture is well-suited to the simulation's rendering demands, which include real-time component previews and physics-based interactions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS degradation from 1080p to 4K is steep but consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At Medium settings, the progression is 259 FPS at 1080p → 222 FPS at 1440p → 133 FPS at 4K. This represents a 14.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 48.6% drop from 1440p to 4K — a total loss of 48.6% from the 1080p baseline. The 4K figure of 133 FPS remains highly playable, but the scaling curve shows the GPU's pixel throughput limits being approached.

At High settings, the pattern is similar: 228 FPS at 1080p → 179 FPS at 1440p → 94 FPS at 4K. The 1440p to 4K drop of 47.5% (from 179 to 94 FPS) is nearly identical to the Medium setting's drop, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting component in this range. At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic: 295 FPS at 1080p → 253 FPS at 1440p → 187 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low figure of 187 FPS is still higher than the 4K High figure of 94 FPS, indicating that settings have a greater impact on performance than resolution at 4K.

The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling: 224 FPS at 1080p → 171 FPS at 1440p → 89 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 89 FPS is the lowest measured frame rate in the entire dataset, yet it remains above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This suggests that even at maximum settings and 4K resolution, the RTX 5090 D has sufficient headroom, though the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration with 3.00 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost clocks may begin to limit performance at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's standing of 216th out of 3002 tested combinations places it in the 92.8th percentile overall — a top-tier result that reflects the synergy between the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and RTX 5090 D. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 20363 and single-thread score of 2941 show it is a strong but not elite processor, yet its 96 MB of L3 cache provides a significant advantage in simulation workloads that benefit from large working sets. The CPU's average benchmark score of 37018 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, 0.2% higher) and Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0.2% higher).

The GPU's percentile ranking of 92nd overall (average benchmark score 77712) is slightly higher than the CPU's 85th percentile, indicating that the RTX 5090 D is the stronger component in this pairing. However, the combo's overall rank of 216th out of 3002 suggests that the combination outperforms what either component would achieve alone in many other pairings. The measured FPS data confirms this synergy: even at the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra), the system maintains 89 FPS, and at the least demanding (1080p Low), it reaches 295 FPS.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing's performance in Pc Building Simulator is exceptional. The nearest rival GPUs in terms of aggregate benchmark scores are all within 2.4% of the RTX 5090 D's average, yet the measured in-game results show this combo achieving frame rates that would be competitive with much more expensive configurations. The CPU's 0.2% delta from the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and 0.3% delta from the Intel Core i9-12900T in aggregate benchmarks indicate that the 5500X3D is well-matched to the GPU's capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Pc Building Simulator with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1440p Medium delivers 222 FPS average with a 189 FPS minimum, offering the best combination of visual fidelity and frame rate stability. At 4K Medium, the system still achieves 133 FPS average, making it a viable option for high-resolution displays, while 1080p Medium reaches 259 FPS for maximum smoothness.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rivals in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score is 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). It also sits 2.1% below the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79396) and 2.4% below the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79605).

Q: Is this CPU or GPU bottlenecked in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The resolution scaling data reveals that the system is GPU-bound at 4K, where the FPS drops significantly as settings increase (187 FPS at Low to 89 FPS at Ultra). At 1080p, the smaller FPS differences between settings (295 Low to 224 Ultra) suggest the CPU begins to play a more significant role, though the 6-core/12-thread Ryzen 5 5500X3D still maintains high frame rates.

Q: What settings should I use for the highest possible frame rate?

A: The lowest measured settings (1080p Low) produce 295 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate in the dataset. For a more balanced experience, 1080p Medium offers 259 FPS average, and 1440p Medium provides 222 FPS — both still far above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 216th out of 3002 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8% of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the strong performance of both the CPU (85th percentile) and GPU (92nd percentile) working together in this simulation game.

Q: Does the 32 GB of VRAM make a difference in this game?

A: While the game's measured FPS data doesn't explicitly show VRAM usage, the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that texture loading and component rendering in Pc Building Simulator are not constrained by memory capacity. The GPU's PassMark G2D score of 1487 and G3D score of 44065 indicate strong 2D and 3D performance relevant to this simulation genre.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 295 FPS average
• Medium: 259 FPS average (minimum 220, maximum 298)
• High: 228 FPS average
• Ultra: 224 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 253 FPS average
• Medium: 222 FPS average (minimum 189, maximum 256)
• High: 179 FPS average
• Ultra: 171 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 187 FPS average
• Medium: 133 FPS average (minimum 113, maximum 153)
• High: 94 FPS average
• Ultra: 89 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only configuration with measured minimum and maximum FPS values at all three resolutions, providing the most complete picture of frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the 78 FPS spread between minimum (220) and maximum (298) indicates some variation but no severe stuttering. At 1440p Medium, the spread is 67 FPS (189 to 256), and at 4K Medium, it narrows to 40 FPS (113 to 153), suggesting more consistent frame delivery at higher resolutions where the GPU is more uniformly loaded. The 4K Medium minimum of 113 FPS is particularly notable — it exceeds the 4K High average of 94 FPS, underscoring Medium as the most reliable preset for consistent performance.