Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + AMD Radeon RX 580

The combination of AMD's Ryzen 5 7400F processor and Radeon RX 580 graphics card occupies a peculiar position in the Pc Building Simulator benchmark hierarchy. The data reveals a system that can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p but struggles as resolution climbs, with the GPU clearly emerging as the primary constraint. The Ryzen 5 7400F, a 6-core Zen 4 part with 12 threads and a 3.70 GHz base clock boosting to 4.70 GHz, sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 580, a Polaris 20 GPU from the GCN 4.0 architecture with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, finds itself in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. This pairing ranks 2738th out of 3002 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the lower portion of the field despite the CPU's relative strength.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data paints a stark picture of how performance degrades as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 120 FPS, but this drops to 76 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 40 FPS at 3840x2160—a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern becomes more dramatic at higher settings. With High settings, the frame rate falls from 60 FPS at 1080p to 38 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop) and then to 20 FPS at 4K (a 47% drop from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows similar behavior: 57 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and just 19 FPS at 4K.

These scaling patterns strongly suggest the RX 580 is the limiting component. The frame rate reductions between 1080p and 1440p are substantial, and the further degradation at 4K makes the game essentially unplayable at that resolution regardless of settings. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth simply cannot sustain the pixel throughput demanded by 3840x2160. The GPU's 42.88 GPixel/s pixel rate and 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are insufficient for 4K workloads in this simulation game, which renders detailed PC components and workshop environments. The data shows that even dropping from High to Low at 4K only recovers from 20 to 40 FPS, still below the 60 FPS threshold that would be considered smooth. This is a clear indication that the GPU is saturated at 4K, and no amount of settings adjustment can compensate for the raw pixel throughput deficit.

At 1080p, the scaling is more favorable. The jump from Low to Medium reduces performance from 120 to 85 FPS (a 29% drop), while High to Ultra goes from 60 to 57 FPS (only a 5% drop). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU can keep the GPU reasonably fed, and the system is more balanced. The Ryzen 5 7400F's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth appear adequate for this workload at lower resolutions. The 4K results, however, confirm that this combination is fundamentally resolution-limited, with the GPU's 14 nm Polaris architecture unable to keep pace with modern rendering demands at higher pixel counts.

Settings Recommendations

Examining the measured rows across all three resolutions and four settings presets reveals a clear sweet spot. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 85 FPS average with a minimum of 72 FPS and maximum of 98 FPS. This represents the best balance between visual quality and performance, as the frame rate remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold while providing better graphical fidelity than Low settings. The High preset at 1080p drops to 60 FPS exactly, which is playable but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes, while Ultra sits at 57 FPS—technically playable but with potential dips during complex build sequences.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS and maximum of 62 FPS. While this is below the 60 FPS mark, the minimum of 46 FPS suggests the experience remains mostly fluid, with occasional stutters during intense moments. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 76 FPS, which is smooth but sacrifices significant visual quality. Players targeting 1440p would likely prefer Low or Medium settings, as High (38 FPS) and Ultra (36 FPS) fall into the range where the simulation's detailed component models become less enjoyable to interact with.

For 3840x2160, the data is unequivocal: even Low settings only produce 40 FPS, and Medium drops to 28 FPS with a minimum of 24 FPS. The 24 FPS minimum for Medium at 4K suggests noticeable frame hitches that would be distracting in a game where precision mouse movement is important for assembling PCs. The recommendation from the measured data is clear: this combination should be used at 1080p with Medium settings for the optimal experience, or at 1440p with Low settings if higher resolution is preferred. The Ultra preset at any resolution above 1080p produces frame rates below 40 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay despite the visual enhancements it offers.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7400F's benchmark results indicate a capable processor that is not the bottleneck in this pairing. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072 place it well above average, and its PassMark multi-thread score of 25645 with a single-thread score of 3689 confirms strong overall performance. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750, shows it performs within 0.3% of rivals like the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, deltaPct 0.1) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, deltaPct 0.3). The 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm process, provide ample computational power for Pc Building Simulator's simulation logic.

The game's CPU demands are modest, given its simulation genre and 2019 release date. The data supports this: at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 120 FPS, which is well above what a GPU-limited scenario would typically produce. The CPU's 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost clock ensure that single-threaded tasks—like physics calculations for component placement—are handled efficiently. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is substantial for a 6-core part and likely helps with the game's asset streaming.

When compared to the GPU's 53rd percentile ranking, the CPU's 83rd percentile position reveals a significant performance gap. In Pc Building Simulator, where the simulation involves tracking numerous state variables and rendering detailed 3D models, the CPU appears to have significant headroom. The fact that FPS scales so dramatically with resolution—from 120 FPS at 1080p Low to 40 FPS at 4K Low—confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor. Even at 4K, the CPU's ability to maintain 40 FPS at Low settings suggests it could push higher if the GPU were more capable. The PassMark physics score of 1660 and integer math score of 74745 further indicate that the processor has ample computational reserves for this game's requirements.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination's rank of 2738 out of 3002 tested combos places it in the 91st percentile of worst-performing configurations, meaning only about 264 combos perform worse. This low ranking is somewhat surprising given the CPU's strength, but it reflects the GPU's age and limitations. The RX 580, released in 2017 with a 14 nm process and GCN 4.0 architecture, is at the end of its lifecycle and sits in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 12928 is within 0.6% of the AMD FirePro W5100 (12847, deltaPct 0.6) and 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940, deltaPct -0.1), indicating it performs at a level comparable to entry-level modern GPUs.

The 2738th rank in a field of 3002 means this combo outperforms only a small fraction of tested configurations. This is primarily due to the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, as the CPU would likely place much higher if paired with a more capable graphics card. The data suggests that users with this combination should expect performance typical of low-end systems, despite the Ryzen 5 7400F's strong benchmark scores. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 53rd percentile creates an imbalance where the system's overall gaming performance is dragged down by the graphics card.

The nearest CPU rivals—Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0.1), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (deltaPct -0.2), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (deltaPct 0.3)—all have similar average scores, confirming the 7400F is a solid mid-range processor. However, the combo rank of 2738 indicates that in Pc Building Simulator, this CPU's capabilities are largely wasted due to the GPU bottleneck. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, the system cannot exceed 120 FPS, which is likely a GPU limitation rather than a CPU one. For users considering this combination, the rank suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield far greater performance gains than upgrading the CPU.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system consistently achieves playable frame rates above 60 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 85, while at 2560x1440 Medium it drops to 54 FPS, and at 3840x2160 even Low settings only reach 40 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707), 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697), and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812) by 0.2%.

Q: Is the RX 580's 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient from a capacity standpoint, but the GPU's overall performance limits frame rates at higher resolutions. The data shows performance drops from 60 FPS at 1080p High to 38 FPS at 1440p High and 20 FPS at 4K High, indicating the GPU's compute capability, not VRAM capacity, is the limiting factor.

Q: What settings preset provides the best experience at 1440p?

A: Low settings at 2560x1440 produce 76 FPS, while Medium drops to 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS. High and Ultra presets fall to 38 and 36 FPS respectively. The Low preset offers the smoothest experience, though Medium may be acceptable for players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate stability.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928, which is 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940), 0.4% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (12986), 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon 740M (12870), and 0.6% higher than the AMD FirePro W5100 (12847).

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The data shows the CPU is significantly more capable than the GPU, with an 83rd percentile CPU ranking versus the GPU's 53rd percentile. The FPS scaling from 120 at 1080p Low to 40 at 4K Low indicates the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU's performance headroom is not being fully utilized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings provide a comprehensive picture of this combination's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 120 FPS on Low settings, 85 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 72 FPS and maximum of 98 FPS), 60 FPS on High, and 57 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results show a clear progression where each settings tier reduces performance, but all remain within playable ranges.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. Low settings produce 76 FPS, Medium delivers 54 FPS (minimum 46, maximum 62), High falls to 38 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 36 FPS. The 1440p Medium minimum of 46 FPS indicates potential stuttering during complex scenes, while High and Ultra presets fall below the 40 FPS threshold where responsive gameplay becomes challenging.

The 3840x2160 results are the most revealing. Low settings achieve 40 FPS, Medium produces 28 FPS (minimum 24, maximum 32), High drops to 20 FPS, and Ultra manages only 19 FPS. These numbers demonstrate that 4K gaming is not viable with this combination, as even the lowest settings preset cannot maintain 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 24 FPS and maximum of 32 FPS show significant frame time variance, which would result in a choppy experience.

The progression from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of approximately 37% across all settings, while the progression from 1440p to 4K shows an average reduction of approximately 47%. This accelerating degradation pattern confirms that the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities are the primary constraint, with the 42.88 GPixel/s pixel rate and 6.175 TFLOPS FP32 performance insufficient for higher resolutions in this game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580's specifications reveal a graphics card that was mid-range at its 2017 release but has since fallen behind modern standards. Its Polaris 20 chip, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, contains 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1257 MHz and boost clock of 1340 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs provide the computational foundation, but the 6.175 TFLOPS FP32 and 193.0 GTexel/s texture rate are modest by contemporary standards.

The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for 1080p gaming but becomes insufficient at higher resolutions. The 42.88 GPixel/s pixel rate directly impacts fill-rate-bound scenarios, and Pc Building Simulator's detailed component rendering at 4K clearly exceeds this capability. The GPU's 53rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12928, places it just above the midpoint of the performance distribution. Its nearest rivals—the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940, deltaPct -0.1) and GTX 1660 SUPER (12986, deltaPct -0.4)—demonstrate that the RX 580 performs similarly to modern entry-level mobile GPUs and slightly below desktop GTX 1660 SUPER.

The GPU's DirectX 12 support (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3 API compatibility ensure it can run modern games, but its GCN 4.0 architecture lacks the efficiency of newer designs. The 185 W TDP and suggested 450 W PSU indicate a power-hungry card that generates significant heat. The measured FPS data confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck in this combination: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 120 FPS, but this drops to 40 FPS at 4K Low—a 67% reduction that far exceeds what would be expected if the CPU were limiting. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 8813 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1005 provide additional context, showing that while the card can handle DirectX 11 workloads (PassMark DirectX 11 score of 60), its DirectX 12 performance (score of 43) is notably weaker. This suggests that Pc Building Simulator, which likely uses DirectX 11, may be leaving some performance on the table, but the GPU's age and architectural limitations remain the primary factors constraining overall system performance.