Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional frame rates in Pc Building Simulator, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. The data shows a system capable of obliterating even 4K Ultra demands, though the frame rate curve reveals where this combination truly flexes its muscles versus where it leaves performance on the table.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and steep drop as resolution climbs from 1080p to 4K, which is typical for a simulation title with light CPU overhead. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo posts a massive 370 FPS average. Crank the settings to Ultra at the same resolution, and the average only falls to 270 FPS—a 27% reduction that still leaves enormous headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern tightens. Low settings deliver 318 FPS, while Ultra drops to 171 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 147 FPS, which is a larger absolute spread than at 1080p (100 FPS difference between Low and Ultra). This suggests the GPU starts to become more relevant as pixel count increases, though the CPU remains a strong contributor at these frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings still produce 187 FPS, but Ultra falls to 89 FPS—a 98 FPS drop from Low. The High preset at 4K yields 94 FPS, nearly identical to Ultra's 89 FPS, indicating that the transition from High to Ultra at 4K costs only 5 FPS. This is the resolution where the RTX 5090 D's raw horsepower becomes the primary limiter, as the CPU overhead shrinks relative to the GPU's pixel-pushing workload.

The 1080p to 4K scaling at High settings tells the story best: 284 FPS at 1080p, 179 FPS at 1440p, and 94 FPS at 4K. That is a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and another 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. The halving of frame rates at each step-up in resolution is a textbook sign of GPU-bound scaling—the RTX 5090 D is doing the heavy lifting, while the Ryzen 5 7400F has ample headroom to feed it frames.

GPU Role

The RTX 5090 D is a monster of a GPU, and its specifications in the data show why it dominates at higher resolutions. It packs 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The base clock runs at 2017 MHz with a boost of 2407 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). This memory configuration is crucial for Pc Building Simulator, which manages complex 3D scenes with many individual components and textures.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 5090 D scores 44065 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940 avg score, 1.6% higher), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79605 avg score, 2.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904 avg score, 1.1% lower). These deltas are tiny—within 2.4%—suggesting that the RTX 5090 D is right at the top tier of GPU performance, even if a few exotic workstation cards edge it out in synthetic tests.

The GPU's 21760 shading units and 680 TMUs handle the texture-heavy scenes of Pc Building Simulator with ease. The 176 ROPs ensure pixel throughput remains high even at 4K, which explains why the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 still manages 89 FPS. The 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is overkill for this simulation, but it manifests as headroom that keeps frame times consistent.

At 4K Medium, the combo produces 133 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS and maximum of 153 FPS. This 40 FPS spread between min and max indicates some scene complexity variance, but the average remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. The GPU's 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores are present but largely idle in this title, as Pc Building Simulator does not heavily utilize ray tracing or DLSS features in the measured presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 66th out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. That places it in the top 2.2% of all CPU-GPU pairings in the database for this game—an elite standing that reflects the raw performance of both components.

The CPU alone sits in the 83rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707 avg score, 0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812 avg score, 0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662 avg score, 0.3% higher). These are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the 7400F is squarely in the mid-high tier of CPU performance.

The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs is even more impressive. With an average benchmark score of 77712, it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards in the database. The combination of a top-8% GPU with a top-17% CPU yields a top-2.2% combo ranking—the GPU's strength compensates for the CPU's merely solid performance, and the game's engine rewards GPU muscle more heavily.

What stands out is how the combo's rank in-game (66th) compares to the individual component percentiles. The GPU's 92nd percentile is the primary driver of the high combo rank, while the CPU's 83rd percentile provides adequate support. In a simulation game that is not heavily multithreaded, the 6-core, 12-thread CPU does not bottleneck the GPU's output, allowing the combo to reach near the top of the charts.

FAQ

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

A: The combo delivers 89 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is the lowest average across all tested configurations but still well above 60 FPS for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The 1080p Low preset produces 370 FPS, while 4K Ultra produces 89 FPS—a difference of 281 FPS, or roughly 4.2 times faster at the lower resolution and settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The only min FPS values provided are for Medium settings: 113 FPS at 4K, 216 FPS at 1440p, and 277 FPS at 1080p. These represent the lowest frame rates captured in those specific test runs.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F + RTX 5090 D ranks 66th out of 3002 combos, placing it in the top 2.2% of all tested pairings for this game.

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

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce 179 FPS, while Ultra produces 171 FPS—a modest 8 FPS difference that makes Ultra the better choice for visual quality on capable displays.

Q: Does the 4K High preset outperform 4K Ultra by a significant margin?

A: No—4K High averages 94 FPS, only 5 FPS more than 4K Ultra's 89 FPS. The performance cost of Ultra over High at 4K is minimal, making Ultra the recommended setting.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings offer the best balance. At 1920x1080, every preset delivers playable frame rates—even Ultra's 270 FPS average is far beyond what any current monitor can display. The 1080p Medium preset hits 326 FPS with a minimum of 277 FPS, making it the safest choice for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, but the Ultra preset's 270 FPS is equally smooth for most users.

At 2560x1440, the story becomes more nuanced. High settings deliver 179 FPS, which is excellent for 144Hz monitors, while Ultra manages 171 FPS—a difference of only 8 FPS. Given the minimal performance penalty, 1440p Ultra is the recommended preset for this resolution, as it provides the best visual fidelity without sacrificing frame rate meaningfully. The Medium preset at 254 FPS (minimum 216 FPS) is the fallback for those prioritizing maximum smoothness over eye candy.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations shift toward high-refresh-rate 4K displays. Ultra settings produce 89 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for 120Hz+ panels. High settings yield 94 FPS, a marginal improvement that does not justify dropping visual quality. The Medium preset at 133 FPS (minimum 113 FPS) is the sweet spot for 4K gaming, offering a 44 FPS average advantage over Ultra while still maintaining high visual quality. Low settings at 187 FPS are unnecessary unless targeting 144Hz+ 4K monitors, which remain rare.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests 1440p Ultra as the primary recommendation—it delivers 171 FPS with full visual settings, comfortably exceeding 144Hz refresh rates. For 4K users, Medium settings at 133 FPS provide the best frame rate-to-quality ratio, while those with 60Hz 4K displays can safely run Ultra at 89 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts to 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 memory via dual-channel configuration, offering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and connects to the GPU via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7400F scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core—a strong showing that places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its Passmark multithread score is 25645, with a single-thread score of 3689. These numbers indicate a CPU that can handle both heavily threaded workloads and lightly threaded game engines with equal competence.

For Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU but still relevant. The game's simulation logic—tracking component compatibility, power draw, and system temperatures—benefits from the 7400F's 12 threads. The L3 cache of 32 MB shared across all cores helps maintain smooth frame pacing, while the 1 MB L2 cache per core reduces latency on frequently accessed data.

The data shows the CPU does not bottleneck the RTX 5090 D at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low, where CPU overhead is highest relative to GPU load, the combo still produces 370 FPS—a frame rate that would require an exceptionally fast processor to sustain. The 83rd percentile CPU ranking, combined with the 92nd percentile GPU ranking, creates a balanced pairing where neither component consistently limits the other.

The nearest CPU rivals—the Intel Core i5-14600T, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360—all score within 0.3% of the 7400F in average benchmark scores. This tight clustering means the 7400F is not a standout CPU in isolation, but its performance is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 5090 D in this simulation title, where the GPU's 32 GB of VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth dominate the rendering workload.