Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that stresses system component modeling, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with the Intel Arc B390 produces a highly specific performance profile. The measured data shows a pairing where the CPU is a mid-range performer ranking in the 85th percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits in the 9th percentile against all graphics cards. This massive disparity dictates that the Arc B390 is the overwhelming bottleneck in almost every scenario, and the Ryzen 5 5600F has ample headroom to drive it. The benchmark results indicate a system that can handle the game's simulation logic with ease, but the visual rendering pipeline will consistently limit frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions and quality settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, which are the exact figures measured in the data. The processor's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. In Pc Building Simulator, these specifications are more than sufficient to handle the game's logic, as the title is not heavily reliant on high core counts but rather on consistent single-thread performance for simulation calculations. The Passmark single-thread score of 2872 and the multithread score of 19236 support this, showing a capable processor for general compute tasks.

The CPU's performance percentile of 85 versus all CPUs places it in the upper echelon of processors, but the data shows it is not a top-tier performer. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with an average score of 36938 and a delta percentage of 0, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with a score of 37018 and a -0.2 percent delta, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 with a score of 37093 and a -0.4 percent delta, and the Intel Core i9-12900T with a score of 37112 and a -0.5 percent delta. These deltas are minimal, indicating that the 5600F performs essentially on par with these processors in synthetic benchmarks. For Pc Building Simulator, this means the CPU will not be a source of frame rate inconsistency; it will consistently feed the GPU with data, and any performance limitations will be purely visual.

The fact that the 5600F has a 65-watt TDP and supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s suggests a power-efficient and balanced platform. The processor's unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, which could potentially yield slight performance gains in CPU-bound sections of the game, but the measured data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. The benchmark results show that even at 1080p Low settings, where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU load, the average frame rate is 125 FPS, which is well below what the CPU's synthetic scores would suggest as a limit. This confirms that the Arc B390 is the primary constraint, and the Ryzen 5 5600F is effectively idle in comparison, leaving substantial computational headroom for background tasks or future GPU upgrades.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, and its memory is system-shared, meaning it uses the system's DDR4 RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a critical detail, as the memory bandwidth is system-dependent and will be shared with the CPU. The GPU's FP32 performance is 7.680 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. These specifications indicate a low-end graphics solution, which is reflected in its benchmark scores.

The Arc B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all older, low-end NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX with a score of 1463 and a 1.3 percent delta, the GeForce 800M with a score of 1460 and a 1.5 percent delta, the GeForce GT 625 OEM with a score of 1446 and a 2.5 percent delta, and the GeForce GT 710 with a score of 1443 and a 2.7 percent delta. The Arc B390 is only slightly faster than these legacy cards, which puts its performance in context for Pc Building Simulator. The game is not graphically demanding, but the data shows that the Arc B390 struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions and settings.

The system-shared memory architecture means the GPU has no dedicated VRAM pool, relying instead on the system's memory bandwidth, which is 51.2 GB/s for the CPU. This shared bandwidth can become a bottleneck when the GPU needs to access textures and geometry, especially at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates reflect this limitation, with the GPU failing to hit 60 FPS at any resolution above 1080p, even on Low settings. The 3DMark score of 1482, while low, is still higher than the GT 710's score, and this translates to playable frame rates at 1080p on lower presets, but the GPU is clearly the limiting component in this pairing. The integrated nature of the Arc B390, with its "IGP" slot width and no power connectors, further reinforces its position as a low-power, entry-level solution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings preset offers the best experience for this combination. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average frame rate of 125 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth and well above the threshold for competitive play. The Medium preset drops to an average of 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS, which is still very playable and provides a significant visual upgrade over Low. The High preset at 1080p averages 62 FPS, which is acceptable for a simulation title, but the Ultra preset falls to 59 FPS, which is borderline. The data suggests that the Medium preset at 1080p is the sweet spot, as it maintains an average above 60 FPS while offering substantially better visuals than Low.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. The Low preset averages 79 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset drops to 56 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS, which can lead to noticeable stutters. The High preset averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 38 FPS, both of which are below the ideal playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the performance degrades further, with the Low preset averaging 41 FPS and the Medium preset averaging 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are effectively unplayable, averaging 21 FPS and 20 FPS respectively. Based on these numbers, the recommended setting for the best balance of performance and visual quality is the Medium preset at 1920x1080, as it provides an average of 88 FPS, which is smooth and responsive.

For users who prioritize frame rate over visuals, the Low preset at 1080p is the best choice, delivering 125 FPS. However, the data indicates that the Medium preset is the optimal choice for the majority of users, as it offers a 37 FPS improvement over High while still maintaining a frame rate that is well above the minimum for a smooth experience. At 1440p, the Low preset is the only viable option for a consistent 60 FPS experience, but users should be aware that the visual quality will be significantly reduced. The measured rows show that the Medium preset at 1440p is not recommended, as its 56 FPS average with a 47 FPS minimum can result in frame pacing issues. This combination is best suited for 1080p gaming, with the Medium preset being the highest setting that provides a consistently smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2650 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the bottom 12 percent of all pairings, which is a direct reflection of the GPU's low performance percentile. The CPU's high percentile of 85 does not compensate for the GPU's 9th percentile ranking, resulting in a system that is severely GPU-bound. This rank means that the vast majority of other tested combinations will deliver higher frame rates in this game, particularly those with more capable graphics cards. The data suggests that this combo is not competitive for high-refresh-rate gaming, but it is still usable for 1080p gaming at lower settings.

The rank of 2650 out of 3002 indicates that the combination is below average, but it is not the absolute worst. The bottleneck is clearly the GPU, as the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's demands. If a user were to pair the Ryzen 5 5600F with a more powerful GPU, the rank would improve significantly, as the CPU has the headroom to support much higher frame rates. The measured data shows that the combo's performance is limited by the Arc B390's inability to push frames beyond a certain point, regardless of the CPU's capabilities. This rank serves as a warning that this is not a balanced pairing for Pc Building Simulator, and users should expect performance that is closer to entry-level integrated graphics than to a dedicated gaming system.

The delta percentages between the CPU and its rivals are negligible, with the closest rival being the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at a 0 percent delta. This means the CPU is not a factor in the combo's low rank. The GPU's nearest rivals, however, show that the Arc B390 is only marginally faster than the GeForce GT 520MX, which is a very old and low-end card. This reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is the sole reason for the combo's poor ranking. The data indicates that for Pc Building Simulator, users should prioritize a stronger GPU if they want a higher rank, as the CPU is already performing at a level that is on par with much more expensive processors.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the average frame rate is 125 FPS. At 1440p Low, this drops to 79 FPS, which is a 46 FPS decrease, or roughly a 37 percent reduction. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 41 FPS, which is a 38 FPS decrease from 1440p, or a 48 percent reduction. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rate drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count. The CPU's performance is not affected by resolution, so the frame rate drop is entirely attributable to the Arc B390's rendering capabilities.

The scaling is even more pronounced at higher settings. At 1080p High, the average is 62 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 39 FPS, a 37 percent reduction, and at 4K High, it falls to 21 FPS, a 46 percent reduction from 1440p. The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with 88 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. This consistent pattern across all settings confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the frame rate scales directly with the number of pixels rendered. The CPU's role is static, and it is not able to compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

The data also shows that the performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is less severe than the drop from 1440p to 4K. This is typical of a GPU that is running out of memory bandwidth, as the system-shared memory becomes a larger constraint at higher resolutions. The frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is 38 FPS, which is a larger absolute drop than the 46 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p. This indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth is being saturated at 4K, leading to a more rapid decline in performance. The conclusions are clear: this combo is best used at 1080p, and any attempt to play at 1440p or 4K will result in a significant loss of frame rate, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across all tested resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 125 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. The Medium preset averages 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS. The High preset averages 62 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 59 FPS. These numbers show that the combo can handle 1080p gaming at all settings, with Low and Medium providing the smoothest experience.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 79 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium preset drops to 56 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. The High preset averages 39 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 38 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p is only viable on the Low preset, as the Medium preset's minimum frame rate of 47 FPS can cause noticeable hitching. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 41 FPS, the Medium preset averages 29 FPS with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS, the High preset averages 21 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 20 FPS. These numbers show that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo, as even the Low preset struggles to maintain a consistent 30 FPS.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p Medium is the best experience, providing 88 FPS average with a minimum of 75 FPS. This is followed by 1080p Low at 125 FPS, which is the highest frame rate but with reduced visual quality. The 1440p Low preset at 79 FPS is the only playable option at that resolution, but it requires a significant visual compromise. The 4K resolution is effectively unplayable, with the highest average frame rate being 41 FPS on Low. The measured FPS breakdown confirms that this combination is designed for 1080p gaming, and users should not expect to play at higher resolutions without sacrificing frame rate and smoothness.