Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, presents a unique hardware workload that scales predictably across resolutions. This analysis examines the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination, using measured frame rate data to understand where the performance limits lie and how the components interact.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 302 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 191 FPS, and at 4K Low the average falls to 100 FPS. This represents a 66.9% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial hit.

For Medium settings, the pattern continues: 214 FPS at 1080p, 135 FPS at 1440p, and 71 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36.9%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 47.4%. This suggests the scaling is not perfectly linear, with the larger resolution jump taking a proportionally bigger toll.

High settings show 151 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 37.1% from 1080p to 1440p, and 47.4% from 1440p to 4K. Interestingly, the relative drop from 1440p to 4K is identical for Medium and High settings at 47.4%, indicating a consistent GPU-bound behavior at those settings.

Ultra settings produce 144 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 36.8%, and the 1440p to 4K drop is 48.4%. This data points to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 3070, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, appears to be the constraint as pixel count increases.

The scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p, the system has headroom. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is only 158 FPS (302 vs 144), suggesting the CPU is keeping up well. However, at 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra narrows to just 53 FPS (100 vs 47), showing that the GPU's workload dominates. The data strongly suggests that resolution scaling is the dominant factor in performance, with the RTX 3070's capabilities being the ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

Examining the measured rows, the sweet spot for this combination depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, all settings are playable, but the data shows diminishing returns. Low settings hit 302 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show. Medium settings at 214 FPS still provide a massive buffer. High at 151 FPS and Ultra at 144 FPS are nearly identical, with only a 7 FPS difference. This suggests that at 1080p, the visual quality jump from High to Ultra is minimal in terms of performance cost, making Ultra the best choice for those who want maximum fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts. Low settings deliver 191 FPS, Medium 135 FPS, High 95 FPS, and Ultra 91 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is just 4 FPS, indicating that Ultra is essentially free. However, the step from Medium to High costs 40 FPS, which is a significant 29.6% reduction. For 1440p gaming, Medium settings at 135 FPS offers a balanced experience, but High at 95 FPS is still smooth and provides better visual quality. Ultra at 91 FPS is indistinguishable from High in performance, so it becomes the recommended choice for visual quality.

At 4K, the options are more limited. Low settings achieve 100 FPS, Medium 71 FPS, High 50 FPS, and Ultra 47 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 29 FPS, and from Medium to High costs another 21 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 3 FPS. For 4K, Medium at 71 FPS is the most balanced option, providing a smooth experience. Low at 100 FPS is for those who prefer maximum frame rates over visuals. High and Ultra at around 50 FPS are playable but border on the edge of smoothness for fast-paced action, though for a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, this may be acceptable.

The best experience per the measured rows is relative. At 1080p, Ultra is recommended. At 1440p, Ultra is also recommended due to its negligible performance difference from High. At 4K, Medium provides the best trade-off between visual quality and frame rate. The data indicates that the RTX 3070 is capable of handling this game well at all resolutions, but users should adjust settings based on their refresh rate priorities.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series based on Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU's benchmarks show strong single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and a multi-core score of 21765. Its Passmark single-thread score is 3689, and it ranks at the 83rd percentile versus all CPUs.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is evident from the frame rate data at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 302 FPS, which is exceptionally high. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400F is not a bottleneck at this resolution and settings combination. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates.

However, the data also shows that the CPU's influence diminishes as resolution increases. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 100 FPS, suggesting the GPU is now the limiting factor. The CPU's performance is less relevant at higher resolutions because the GPU takes longer to render each frame, giving the CPU more time to prepare the next one.

The CPU's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. This is a total of 32 MB of L3, which is standard for the Zen 4 architecture. The memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. This memory bandwidth is sufficient for the CPU's needs in this game.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7400F shows tight competition. The Intel Core i5-14600T has an average score of 32707, just 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is 0.3% higher at 32662. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% lower. These deltas are negligible, indicating that the Ryzen 5 7400F's performance is on par with its immediate competitors in general benchmarks.

For Pc Building Simulator specifically, the CPU's high single-thread performance likely contributes to the strong 1080p results. The game's simulation mechanics may rely on single-threaded processes, and the CPU's boost clock of 4.70 GHz helps in this regard. The data does not show any specific CPU-bound scenario where frame rates drop disproportionately, suggesting the 6-core configuration is adequate.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 302 at 1080p with Low settings. This is the peak performance point in the measured data.

Q: How does the RTX 3070's VRAM affect performance at 4K?

A: The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus. At 4K, the measured FPS drops to 50-100 depending on settings, indicating that the VRAM capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for this game, but the GPU's compute power is the limiting factor.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: Based on the data, the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 302 FPS, which is very high. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as shown by the consistent frame rate drops.

Q: What is the difference in performance between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, High settings produce 95 FPS average, while Ultra produces 91 FPS. The difference is only 4 FPS, or 4.2%, making Ultra essentially free in terms of performance.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1233 out of 3002 tested combinations, placing it in the top 41.1% of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 4K with Medium settings is 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS recorded.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is based on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip. It has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz. Its memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The RTX 3070's benchmarks show a Passmark G3D score of 22214 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 112821, and Vulkan score is 21022. The GPU ranks at the 61st percentile versus all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-to-upper-tier performer.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is clearly defined by the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the GPU is not the limiting factor, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all settings. Even at Ultra, the system achieves 144 FPS, which is smooth. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and its performance becomes the deciding factor.

At 1440p, the GPU still performs well, with all settings above 90 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 3070 has enough compute power for this resolution. The transition from 1440p to 4K is where the GPU's limits become apparent. At 4K, even Low settings only achieve 100 FPS, and Ultra drops to 47 FPS. This 53 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K shows how much the GPU's capabilities are stretched.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is likely sufficient for this game, as the frame rates do not show sudden drops that would indicate memory bandwidth starvation. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is also adequate, as the game does not appear to exceed this limit based on the stable frame rates.

The RTX 3070's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which has an average score of 17083, just 0.7% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is 1% lower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M is 1.1% lower. These comparisons show that the RTX 3070 sits in a competitive position within its performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the Low setting produces an average of 302 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p yield 214 FPS with a minimum of 182 FPS and maximum of 246 FPS. High settings at 1080p drop to 151 FPS average. Ultra settings at 1080p achieve 144 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low setting average is 191 FPS. Medium settings at 1440p produce 135 FPS average, with a range of 115 to 155 FPS. High settings at 1440p average 95 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p are close behind at 91 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low setting average is 100 FPS. Medium settings at 4K average 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and maximum of 81 FPS. High settings at 4K average 50 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K produce the lowest average of 47 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all settings. The difference between Low and Ultra is most pronounced at 1080p, with a 158 FPS gap. This gap narrows to 100 FPS at 1440p and 53 FPS at 4K. This trend indicates that the GPU's workload scales with resolution, and the performance headroom at lower resolutions is reduced as pixel count increases.

The minimum and maximum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings at all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 182-246 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it is 115-155 FPS. At 4K Medium, it is 60-81 FPS. These ranges show that the frame pacing is consistent, with no major stutters indicated.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1233 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems. The percentile position is approximately 41.1%, meaning it outperforms about 59% of all tested combinations.

This ranking is notable given the hardware specifications. The Ryzen 5 7400F is a relatively new processor released in 2025, while the RTX 3070 is an older GPU from 2020 that is now end-of-life. Despite the age difference, the combination performs admirably in this simulation game.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 83 versus all CPUs indicates it is a strong processor. The GPU's percentile ranking of 61 versus all GPUs shows it is above average. The combination of these two components results in a system that can handle Pc Building Simulator well at all tested resolutions.

The ranking suggests that the game is not extremely demanding, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The combo's position in the middle of the pack is likely due to the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, where more powerful GPUs would pull ahead. However, for a simulation game, the performance is more than adequate.

The data indicates that this combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, but the frame rates remain playable. The ranking reflects this balance, placing it in a respectable position among the tested combinations.