Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 is a combination that lands in the lower end of the tested spectrum for Pc Building Simulator. Out of 3,723 total tested combos, this pairing ranks 3,562nd, placing it in the bottom tier of performance. That rank is a direct reflection of the GPU’s age and limited memory capacity, which cap the experience even though the CPU is a strong Zen 3 part.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 3,562 out of 3,723 tested combinations is a low standing, putting it ahead of only 161 other configs. This position is heavily influenced by the graphics card, which sits at the 74th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. These two percentile scores are close, but the CPU’s average benchmark score of 21,771 is almost identical to its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H at 21,749 and the Intel Core i7-11700 at 21,891. The delta between the CPU and its closest competitor is a mere 0.1% or less, indicating this CPU is well-matched in processing power to other mid-range parts from its era.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 28,766 places it near the AMD Radeon RX 6800M at 28,874 (a difference of 0.4%) and the AMD Radeon RX 470 at 28,996 (a difference of 0.8%). Notably, the RX 570 is 1.2% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000, which underscores that this old Polaris card still holds its own in synthetic tests. However, in a simulation game like this, the actual gameplay frame rates are far more telling, and those numbers show a system that is playable at low settings but struggles at higher presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, using the Vermeer codename on the 7 nm process from TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts up to 4.60 GHz. This is a modern part, released in late 2020, and it has a 65W TDP, which is low for a desktop CPU. The CPU’s L3 cache is 32 MB, and it supports dual-channel DDR4 memory, which is a standard setup for its generation.

For a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s multithreading capabilities are important. The benchmark data shows the 5600X scores 11,838 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,541 in single-core, while Geekbench shows 9,173 multi-core and 1,989 single-core. These numbers indicate a part that can handle complex simulation logic and background tasks without bottlenecking. The single-core performance, in particular, is strong, which helps with the game’s main loop and any single-threaded calculations.

The CPU’s 12 threads also allow for smooth multitasking, so if the system is running the simulation while also handling other tasks, the frame rate may not dip as much. The 5600X’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11700, have similar average scores, meaning the 5600X is not a outlier in processing power. The bottleneck in this combo is not the CPU.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is a much older part, released in April 2017, based on the Polaris 20 chip with a GCN 4.0 architecture. It operates on a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries, which is a generation behind the CPU’s 7 nm. The card has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost of 1244 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz with a 7 Gbps effective rate.

For a game like Pc Building Simulator, which is not a visually intensive title, the GPU still has to handle rendering the simulation, and the 4 GB VRAM is a limiting factor. At 1080p, the card can manage playable frame rates, but as the resolution increases, the memory bandwidth and capacity become constraints. The GPU’s 2048 shading units and 32 ROPs are modest by modern standards, but they are sufficient for older or simpler titles.

The RX 570’s benchmark scores, such as 32,084 in OpenCL and 42,752 in Vulkan, show it is a capable part for older APIs. Its direct competitor, the RX 470, is only 0.8% behind, which is a minor difference. The card’s 74th percentile among all GPUs indicates it is still a mid-to-upper tier in the database’s dataset, but the combo’s final rank is dragged down by the resolution and settings that stress the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates tell a clear story of a system that is playable at low settings across all resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 108, which is a smooth experience for a simulation. Medium settings at the same resolution still yield a solid 77 average FPS, with a minimum of 65 and a maximum of 88. High settings drop to 54 average FPS, and Ultra is just 51 average FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance halves the frame rates. Low settings give 68 average FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 48, High to 34, and Ultra to 32. At 3840x2160, or 4K, the card is out of its league. Low settings produce 36 average FPS, Medium gives 25 with a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 29, High is 18, and Ultra is 17. These numbers show that 4K is only playable at Low, and even then, the frame rate is under 60.

The data includes only the average FPS, with minimum and maximum values available only for Medium settings at each resolution. That data shows the frame time variance is not large: at 1440p Medium, the range is 41 to 56, a 15 FPS spread, while at 1080p Medium it is 65 to 88, a 23 FPS spread. The lack of min/max data for other presets is a limitation, but the averages are consistent with a GPU that is hit hard by resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drops across resolutions are dramatic. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS is almost halved at every setting. For example, at Low settings, 108p has 108 FPS while 1440p has 68 FPS, a drop of 37%. At Medium settings, it goes from 77 to 48, a drop of 38%. At High settings, from 54 to 34, a drop of 37%. At Ultra, from 51 to 32, a drop of 37%. This shows a consistent scaling pattern, meaning the GPU is the primary component limiting performance.

Going from 1440p to 4K is even more punishing. Low settings drop from 68 FPS to 36 FPS, which is a 47% decrease. Medium settings go from 48 to 25, a 48% drop. High settings go from 34 to 18, a 47% drop. Ultra goes from 32 to 17, a 47% drop. These large drops indicate that the RX 570 is not capable of maintaining playable frame rates at 4K. The GPU’s memory bus and VRAM are likely the bottlenecks, as the pixel count increases significantly.

The CPU is not the limiting factor in this resolution scaling, as the 5600X is a strong part. The data shows that the frame rates drop in proportion to the pixel count, which is the classic sign of GPU limitation. For a simulation game, this is expected, as the CPU handles the simulation logic but the GPU renders the visuals.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to a simple recommendation: use Low settings for the best experience, unless you are at 1080p and prefer higher visuals. At 1080p, Low settings provide 108 average FPS, which is ideal for a smooth simulation. Medium settings at 1080p still offer 77 average FPS, which is also playable, and the minimum of 65 ensures no major dips. High settings at 1080p (54 FPS) are acceptable for those who want better visuals, but the frame rate is not as stable as Medium.

At 1440p, Low settings are the only option that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 68. Medium settings at 48 FPS are playable, but High and Ultra dip below 40, which can feel laggy for a simulation where the player is clicking and dragging parts. At 4K, the only viable setting is Low, with 36 FPS, and even that is not a comfortable experience. For the best experience, the data suggests playing at 1080p with Medium settings if you want a balance, or Low settings if you prioritize frame rate.

The Ultra settings are not worth the performance cost. At 1080p, Ultra gets 51 FPS, which is only 3 FPS less than High, but at 1440p it is 32 FPS, and at 4K it is 17 FPS. The 4K Ultra is unplayable, and the 1440p Ultra is very choppy. The game is a simulation, so the player is most likely building PCs and looking at a workspace, not needing high-end graphics. So, the recommendation is to set the game to 1080p with Medium settings for a smooth experience, or to lower to Low if you want a high frame rate.

The CPU is capable of handling the simulation side, so the frame rate is limited by the GPU. The 5600X’s 12 threads are more than enough for a game like this, and the CPU’s performance is not a factor in the low frame rates. The RX 570 is the clear weak link, and its 4 GB of memory is insufficient for 4K resolution. For anyone using this combo, the best experience is at 1080p with Medium or Low settings. The data does not support any setting that would make 4K playable.