Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that rarely stresses high-end hardware, and the measured results for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the Intel Arc B390 confirm this. The data shows a combination that can handle 1080p gaming with ease, but struggles significantly at higher resolutions, revealing a clear bottleneck driven by the integrated graphics solution. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing is positioned in the lower percentile of tested configurations, making it a niche option for specific use cases rather than a general-purpose gaming rig.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about which component is limiting performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 125 FPS, which is smooth and playable. Moving to 1440p at the same Low settings, the average FPS drops to 79, a substantial 37% reduction. Pushing further to 4K at Low settings, the average FPS plummets to 41, which is a 67% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This steep scaling curve indicates that the rendering workload is overwhelming the GPU, not the CPU.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At High settings, the frame rate falls from 62 FPS at 1080p to 39 FPS at 1440p, and then to 21 FPS at 4K. At Medium settings, the numbers are 88 FPS, 56 FPS, and 29 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset shows the same trend: 59 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K. The consistent halving of performance with each resolution step up strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B390, which relies on system shared memory, is the limiting factor. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is more than capable of feeding frames at these rates, as evidenced by the high 125 FPS at 1080p Low.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push the GPU to its limits, but as pixel count increases, the GPU's compute throughput and memory bandwidth become the primary constraint. The Arc B390's 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and system-dependent memory bandwidth are simply not sufficient for 1440p or 4K gaming in this title. For users targeting 4K, the experience will be borderline unplayable, with even the Low preset only reaching 41 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold for most players.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo delivers consistently playable frame rates. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 59 on Ultra to 125 on Low, which is a comfortable range for most gaming scenarios.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of raw GPU score?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, which places it slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, +1.3%), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, +1.5%), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, +2.5%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443, +2.7%). This indicates it is a low-end part, sitting in the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X a strong performer in synthetic benchmarks?

A: Yes, the CPU data shows it is a capable processor. It scores 11838 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 1541 in single-core, and 9173 in Geekbench multi-core. Its average benchmark score is 21771, which puts it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the performance gap between the Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 79 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 38 FPS. This represents a significant 41 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset nearly halves the frame rate compared to Low.

Q: Does the combo rank well against other tested combinations in this game?

A: No, the combo ranks 2650 out of 3002 tested combinations. This places it in the lower 12% of all combos, indicating that most other CPU and GPU pairings will deliver better performance in Pc Building Simulator.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The data shows a minimum FPS of 75 at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with an average of 88 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS. This suggests that the frame pacing is relatively consistent, with no severe stutters.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the dominant factor in this combo's gaming performance. As an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 3 nm process node and Xe3-LPG architecture, its design priorities are efficiency and low power draw, not raw gaming throughput. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, which are modest figures for a GPU. The memory configuration is entirely "System Shared," meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and relies on the system's DDR4 RAM, making performance heavily dependent on the rest of the system.

The benchmark results for the GPU are telling. Its only recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This is a very low score, and its nearest rivals are all older, low-end NVIDIA parts like the GeForce GT 520MX and GT 710. In Pc Building Simulator, this translates to a hard ceiling on performance. The GPU's 1536 shading units and 24 ROPs are simply not enough to handle the rendering load at higher resolutions.

The system shared memory is a critical bottleneck. With no dedicated memory bus or bandwidth, the GPU competes with the CPU for memory access. This explains the steep FPS drops at 1440p and 4K. The GPU's texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s are theoretical maximums that cannot be sustained in real-world gaming due to memory constraints. The data suggests that for this game, the Arc B390 is only viable for 1080p gaming, and even then, users will need to select appropriate settings to maintain smooth performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its best performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 125, which is excellent for a simulation game. Medium settings reduce this to 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 and a maximum of 102, indicating good frame pacing. High settings yield 62 FPS, and Ultra drops to 59 FPS. This is a narrow gap between High and Ultra, suggesting that the Ultra preset does not add a significant visual load over High at this resolution, but both are playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance takes a noticeable hit. Low settings average 79 FPS, which is still smooth. Medium settings drop to 56 FPS, with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 64, which is acceptable for a simulation title. However, High settings fall to 39 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 38 FPS. These figures are below the 60 FPS target that most gamers prefer, making 1440p gaming a compromise.

At 3840x2160, the performance collapses. Low settings average 41 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Medium settings average 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 34, indicating stutters and inconsistent frame delivery. High settings average 21 FPS, and Ultra settings average 20 FPS. These numbers are largely unplayable for a smooth experience, as the frame rate is too low to maintain immersion or responsiveness. The data clearly shows that 4K is out of reach for this hardware combination in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2650 out of 3002 tested combinations places this pairing in the bottom 12% of all configurations tested for Pc Building Simulator. This is a very low ranking, indicating that the vast majority of other CPU and GPU pairings will outperform it. The ranking is heavily influenced by the Intel Arc B390's poor performance, as the CPU is a relatively strong component.

To contextualize, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Intel Core i7-11700, and 0.6% behind the AMD EPYC 9554P. This shows that the CPU is a solid mid-range performer. However, the GPU's performance is a stark contrast. The Arc B390's average score of 1482 is only 1.3% ahead of the GeForce GT 520MX, which is an ancient part.

The combination of a strong CPU with a very weak GPU results in a severely unbalanced system for gaming. The rank of 2650 suggests that users would need to significantly lower their expectations for visual quality and resolution to get playable frame rates. The data indicates that this combo is only suitable for users who prioritize CPU-centric tasks and are willing to accept low-end gaming performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1080p resolution. The Low preset at 1080p delivers 125 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and provides a very smooth experience. This is the recommended setting for users who prioritize high frame rates and responsiveness. For users who want better visual fidelity, the Medium preset at 1080p, averaging 88 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS, is the best balance between visual quality and performance. It ensures that frame rates remain consistently above the playable threshold.

The High preset at 1080p, at 62 FPS, is also viable, but it is close to the edge of the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 1080p, at 59 FPS, is marginally below this target and may result in occasional dips. For a stable experience, High is the highest setting that can be recommended. At 1440p, the Low preset is the only setting that provides a truly smooth experience at 79 FPS. The Medium preset at 56 FPS is playable but may have noticeable frame drops, as indicated by the 47 FPS minimum.

At 4K, no settings preset is recommended for a good experience. The Low preset at 41 FPS is the only one that approaches playability, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS target. Users should avoid 4K resolution entirely with this hardware. The data suggests that the best experience is achieved by sticking to 1080p Medium, which offers a good mix of visuals and performance, ensuring that the game remains enjoyable without requiring excessive compromises.