Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator presents an unusual stress test for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B390 combination. While the CPU is a solid mid-range performer, the GPU is an integrated-class part that anchors the entire experience. The data reveals a system where frame rates are dictated almost entirely by graphics settings and resolution, with the processor rarely becoming the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, clearly identifying the Intel Arc B390 as the bottleneck. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 125 FPS at 1920x1080 to 79 FPS at 2560x1440, a 37% reduction. Pushing further to 3840x2160 cuts the average to 41 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU that is being overwhelmed by pixel count, as the workload shifts almost entirely onto the graphics processor.

The trend becomes even more pronounced at higher quality presets. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 62 FPS at 1080p to 39 FPS at 1440p, and then to 21 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is a mere 34% of the 1080p score, indicating that the GPU’s limited shading units and texture units are completely saturated. The gap between Low and High settings at 4K is also telling: 41 FPS versus 21 FPS. This 20 FPS difference shows that even relatively modest graphical demands cause a massive performance hit at high resolutions, confirming that the Arc B390 is the constraining component.

The scaling between 1440p and 4K is particularly severe. For instance, at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 56 to 29, a 48% decline. This suggests that the GPU’s memory subsystem, which is system shared and dependent on the rest of the platform, is likely struggling to keep up with the data throughput required at 4K. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is only truly playable at 1080p, with 1440p being a stretch and 4K reserved for low-impact scenes or static screenshots.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of Pc Building Simulator, this hardware pairing does not perform well. The combo rank is 2650 out of 3002 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 12% of all systems. This is a poor showing, largely attributable to the Intel Arc B390’s extremely low benchmark scores. The GPU sits in the 9th percentile of all tested GPUs, which drags the entire combo down despite the CPU’s more respectable standing.

The CPU alone is a much stronger component. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, showing that it is a capable processor for this simulation title. However, the rank of the combo indicates that the GPU is severely holding back the system. The data shows a massive disparity between the two components’ individual strengths and their combined performance. This is a textbook case of a bottleneck, where the processor’s potential is left untapped because the graphics card cannot render frames fast enough to utilize it.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the GPU reinforces the severity of the situation. The Intel Arc B390’s average benchmark score of 1482 is only 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710. These are legacy, entry-level parts, and the Arc B390 is performing in their league. This context makes the combo’s low rank unsurprising. The system is effectively a powerful CPU paired with a very weak GPU, resulting in a gaming experience that is far below what the processor alone could support.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary factor limiting performance in Pc Building Simulator. Its specifications are those of an integrated processor, not a discrete graphics card. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation pipelines. The boost clock is listed at 2500 MHz, with a base clock of 300 MHz. These are respectable numbers for an integrated solution, but they are far too low for demanding gaming at high resolutions.

The most critical limitation is the memory configuration. The Arc B390 has "System Shared" memory, meaning it uses the system’s main RAM instead of dedicated VRAM. The memory type and bus width are also listed as "System Shared," with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This is a severe handicap in a game like Pc Building Simulator, which involves rendering detailed 3D scenes. The lack of dedicated, high-speed VRAM means the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, causing stutters and low frame rates, especially at 4K where the demand for texture data is highest.

The GPU’s raw compute figures are also telling. It offers 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s. While not trivial, these numbers place it in the same performance tier as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 and GT 520MX, according to the nearest rival data. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 is the only benchmark recorded for this GPU, and it confirms its low-end status. In this simulation, the GPU’s architecture, clock speeds, and memory limitations all conspire to keep frame rates low, with the 4K Ultra setting yielding a mere 20 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo’s capabilities across different settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is mostly playable. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 125 FPS, which is very smooth. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS. High settings yield 62 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 59 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the game is playable even at the highest quality, though the frame rate is not high.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades noticeably. The Low preset still manages an average of 79 FPS, but Medium settings drop to 56 FPS (min 47, max 64). High settings yield 39 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 38 FPS. These numbers suggest that 1440p is only viable for lower quality settings if you want a smooth experience. The jump from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is a 46 FPS drop, highlighting how resolution scaling impacts this weak GPU.

The 3840x2160 results are largely unplayable. Low settings average 41 FPS, Medium drops to 29 FPS (min 25, max 34), High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS. None of these frame rates are suitable for a fluid gaming experience, and even the minimum FPS figures for Medium settings show that the system can dip below 30 FPS. The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can deliver consistent performance, and even then, Ultra settings push the average down to 59 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a strong processor that is not the limiting factor in this configuration. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.40 GHz. This is a modern, capable CPU for gaming, as evidenced by its benchmark scores. For instance, it scores 18,309 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,584 points in the single-core test. Its average benchmark score is 20,468, placing it in the 74th percentile.

In Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title that often involves complex calculations for system building and management, the CPU is well-suited. The 3DMark multi-threaded scores show solid scaling, with a score of 5,641 for 16 threads and 5,659 for max threads. The single-thread score of 882 is also respectable, which is important for games that rely on a primary rendering thread. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide adequate bandwidth for the game’s logic.

However, the CPU’s performance is entirely wasted in this combo. The benchmark results show that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. For example, at 1080p Low, the frame rate is 125 FPS, but this is likely an upper limit set by the game engine or the GPU’s ability to draw the scene. The CPU could likely push much higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful graphics card. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600 is ready to handle the game’s physics and simulation elements, but the Intel Arc B390 prevents it from ever being challenged.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system provides consistently playable frame rates. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 59 at Ultra settings to 125 at Low settings. At 1440p, the average FPS drops to a range of 38 to 79, and at 4K, it falls to 20 to 41 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its closest performance rivals?

A: The Arc B390’s average benchmark score is 1482. This is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, 2.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710. It is performing in the same tier as these legacy entry-level GPUs.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B390?

A: No, the data suggests the opposite. The Ryzen 5 5600 is in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, with a high average benchmark score of 20,468. The GPU is in the 9th percentile. The frame rates are consistently low, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 125, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only setting where the combo approaches a very high refresh rate. All other settings and resolutions produce lower averages.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1080p to 4K at Low settings?

A: At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 125 FPS at 1920x1080 to 41 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a 67% reduction in performance, demonstrating the GPU’s severe inability to handle higher pixel counts.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in this game?

A: The combo is ranked 2650 out of 3002 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 12% of all systems tested for Pc Building Simulator, making it a low-performing combination overall.