Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator places the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination at rank 2098 out of 3002 tested combos. This places the pairing in the lower third of all possible configurations, a position that suggests the hardware is sufficient for the game's core simulation mechanics but not optimized for high-end visual output. The rank implies that a majority of tested combos deliver better performance, yet the data shows this specific setup remains entirely playable at several settings, making it a mid-pack contender rather than a high-performance outlier.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2098 out of 3002 places it in the 30th percentile of all tested pairings, meaning roughly 70% of configurations outperform it. This is a significant finding because Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that often relies more on CPU logic than raw GPU power. The Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides solid processing capability, but the RTX 2060 SUPER’s position at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing. The CPU’s percentile rank of 85 among all CPUs is notably higher, indicating that the processor has more headroom relative to its peers than the GPU does.

When examining the nearest rivals for each component, the CPU sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, with delta percentages of 0, -0.2, and -0.4 respectively. This clustering shows the 5600F is squarely in a competitive performance band where minor architectural differences yield negligible real-world impact. For the GPU, the RTX 2060 SUPER is within 1.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, AMD Radeon Pro 5700, and AMD Radeon RX 460, with the Intel Arc A770M trailing at -1.6%. This tight grouping suggests the GPU’s performance is well understood and consistent with its class, but it also means upgrades to slightly better cards would produce only marginal gains.

The rank data implies that for this specific game, the combo is neither a bottleneck disaster nor a performance champion. It sits in a middle ground where users can expect smooth gameplay at lower resolutions but will encounter limitations at 4K Ultra. The 30th percentile ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU’s mid-tier status, as the CPU’s high percentile ranking cannot compensate for the graphics card’s limitations in a game that scales heavily with resolution and settings.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is adequate for Pc Building Simulator’s moderate VRAM demands, but the 8 GB capacity could become a constraint at 4K Ultra settings where texture data expands. The GPU’s base clock of 1470 MHz and boost clock of 1650 MHz are modest by modern standards, yet they prove sufficient for the game’s simulation-focused workload. The 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the visual rendering, while the 272 tensor cores and 34 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for features that this game likely does not heavily utilize.

The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 16462 places it at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, which aligns with its rank position. Its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159 with a -0.4% delta, indicating the desktop 2060 SUPER is essentially matched by a mobile part. This is telling because it suggests the 2060 SUPER’s performance ceiling is well below current desktop mid-range offerings. In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s role becomes more critical as resolution increases, with the data showing a clear drop from 112 FPS at 1080p High to 37 FPS at 4K High. This 67% reduction in frame rate points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are adequate for the game’s scene complexity, which involves rendering PC components, cases, and workbench environments. The 12 nm process node and 10,800 million transistors indicate an older architecture, but the Turing design still supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern rendering paths. The 175 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a manageable addition to most builds, though the suggested 450 W PSU is a consideration for system builders.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600F contributes 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.00 GHz. This processor excels in multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by its PassMark multithread score of 19236 and integer math score of 59339. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB per-core L2 cache provide ample data storage for the game’s simulation logic, which tracks component temperatures, power draws, and system stability. The CPU’s single-thread score of 2872 is competitive, ensuring that the game’s UI and physics calculations run smoothly.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 36945 places it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018, both within 0.2% of the 5600F’s score. This tight competition suggests that the 5600F is a well-balanced processor that neither excels nor lags significantly behind its contemporaries. The 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node make it an efficient choice, and the AM4 socket ensures broad motherboard compatibility.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is primarily in managing the simulation loop, which includes calculating boot times, benchmarking virtual components, and responding to user modifications. The 5600F’s strong integer and floating-point performance (34548 in floating-point math) directly supports these calculations. However, the data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, as FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are more pronounced than what a CPU bottleneck would typically produce. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 225 FPS, which is far above the CPU’s ability to feed frames, confirming that the processor is more than capable of supporting the GPU’s output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1080p, the combo delivers 225 FPS on Low, 159 FPS on Medium (with a range of 135 to 183 FPS), 112 FPS on High, and 107 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the combo is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, with even Ultra settings maintaining over 100 FPS. The minimal difference between High (112 FPS) and Ultra (107 FPS) suggests that the GPU is not heavily taxed by the incremental settings changes at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the performance drops are more substantial. Low settings yield 142 FPS, Medium produces 100 FPS (ranging from 85 to 116 FPS), High delivers 71 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 74 FPS, representing a 52% reduction in frame rate. This indicates that the GPU begins to feel pressure at 1440p, though the combo remains playable across all settings. At 4K, the performance becomes more challenging. Low settings achieve 74 FPS, Medium produces 53 FPS (ranging from 45 to 60 FPS), High drops to 37 FPS, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, highlighting the GPU’s limitations at this resolution.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the combo performs admirably at 1080p, adequately at 1440p, and struggles at 4K with higher settings. The 4K Medium result of 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS, shows that the combo can still provide a playable experience if users are willing to compromise on settings. The lack of min and max FPS data for most rows means we cannot fully assess frame time consistency, but the available ranges for Medium settings show reasonable variance, with the 1080p Medium range of 135-183 FPS indicating smooth performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K at each setting reveals the combo’s bottleneck characteristics. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 225 at 1080p to 142 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 74 at 4K (a 48% reduction from 1440p). This scaling is more linear than expected, suggesting that at Low settings, the CPU and GPU share the workload more evenly. In contrast, at High settings, the drop from 112 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p is a 37% reduction, but the drop to 37 FPS at 4K is a 48% reduction from 1440p. This steeper decline at 4K High indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases.

The Ultra settings show a similar pattern, with FPS dropping from 107 at 1080p to 68 at 1440p (a 36% reduction) and then to 35 at 4K (a 49% reduction). The consistent ~36-37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p across all settings suggests that the combo scales predictably at this resolution step, likely due to the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading unit limitations. However, the larger ~48-49% reduction from 1440p to 4K indicates that the 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to handle the increased pixel count efficiently.

This scaling analysis points to the GPU as the clear limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU’s strong performance, as evidenced by its high percentile rank and benchmark scores, means it can keep up with the GPU’s output at 1080p but becomes less relevant as the GPU’s frame rate drops. The 4K Low result of 74 FPS is particularly interesting, as it shows that even at the lowest settings, the GPU cannot exceed 74 FPS at 4K, indicating a hard limit imposed by the GPU’s processing capability rather than memory or bandwidth constraints.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, Ultra settings deliver 107 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and close to the 100 FPS mark for high-refresh-rate monitors. The negligible difference between High (112 FPS) and Ultra (107 FPS) makes Ultra the clear choice, as the visual quality improvement comes at a minimal performance cost. At 1440p, High settings at 71 FPS provide a good balance, with Medium at 100 FPS for users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. The 1440p Ultra result of 68 FPS is also acceptable, but the 3 FPS difference between High and Ultra does not justify the potential visual quality trade-offs.

At 4K, the situation is more nuanced. Low settings at 74 FPS are the only option that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium at 53 FPS (with a range of 45-60 FPS) is borderline playable. High at 37 FPS and Ultra at 35 FPS are below the acceptable threshold for most users, making them poor choices for 4K gaming. The data suggests that 4K Medium is the highest setting that provides a playable experience, albeit with occasional dips to 45 FPS. For users with 4K displays, Low settings are recommended for a stable experience, while Medium can be considered if frame rate fluctuations are acceptable.

The absence of a 60 FPS result at 4K Medium (max 60 FPS) highlights the combo’s limitations at this resolution. For users who prioritize visual quality and have a 1440p monitor, Ultra at 68 FPS is the best experience, as it delivers high fidelity without sacrificing playability. At 1080p, the combo is clearly capable of handling the highest settings with room to spare, making it suitable for competitive or fast-paced gameplay where high frame rates are essential.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 2098 out of 3002 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of all configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945 on average, which is within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093).

Q: What is the best 4K setting for this combo?

A: Low settings at 4K deliver 74 FPS, while Medium produces 53 FPS with a range of 45-60 FPS. High (37 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) are below 60 FPS and not recommended.

Q: Can this combo handle 1080p gaming well?

A: Yes, at 1080p the combo delivers 107 FPS on Ultra, 112 FPS on High, 159 FPS on Medium, and 225 FPS on Low, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the FPS drops from 1080p to 4K. The CPU ranks at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 62nd percentile, and 4K results show significant performance degradation.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores 18093 on average, with the RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159 (-0.4%), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (-0.5%), and AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (-1.5%).