Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that stresses system configuration and component behavior, and the measured data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the Intel Arc B390 reveals a very specific performance profile across resolutions and settings. The dataset provides a clear picture of a system where the graphics solution is the primary constraint, with the CPU showing significant headroom. This analysis walks through the measured FPS numbers, the scaling behavior at different resolutions, and how the components interact within the game's engine.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is severe, indicating that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor in this configuration. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 125 FPS at 1920x1080 to 79 FPS at 2560x1440, a 37% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields just 41 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU that is overwhelmed by pixel count, as the workload scales directly with resolution.

The pattern holds across all quality presets. At Medium settings, the system achieves 88 FPS at 1080p, drops to 56 FPS at 1440p, and falls to 29 FPS at 4K. The High preset shows a similar trend: 62 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 59 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p, and just 20 FPS at 4K. The consistency of these scaling ratios suggests that the game is purely fill-rate limited at higher resolutions, with the CPU's performance remaining constant.

What the data also shows is that the gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (125 FPS) and Ultra (59 FPS) is 66 FPS. At 1440p, that gap shrinks to 41 FPS (79 vs 38). At 4K, the difference is only 21 FPS (41 vs 20). This compression of performance at higher resolutions is a classic sign that the GPU is saturated, and the additional shading and texture work required by Ultra settings has less absolute impact when the pixel throughput is already the bottleneck.

The frame time data for Medium settings provides further insight. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 75 and the maximum is 102, giving a range of 27 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 47 to 64 FPS, a span of 17 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range tightens to 25 to 34 FPS, a span of just 9 FPS. This decreasing variance at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is consistently busy, with less headroom for frame rate spikes or drops. The system becomes more stable but also more consistently slow as resolution climbs.

For a simulation game where the player is often watching system metrics rather than fast-paced action, the 4K numbers are technically playable at Low settings with 41 FPS, but the experience would be much smoother at 1080p. The data suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo, with Low settings providing 79 FPS and Medium providing 56 FPS, both of which are within a reasonable range for the genre.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows allow for a direct comparison of quality presets at each resolution, and the data points to a clear optimal configuration. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 125 FPS, which is exceptionally high for any game. However, the Medium preset at 88 FPS is a better balance for a simulation title, as it provides a 42% improvement in visual quality over Low while still maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. The High preset at 62 FPS is also viable, but the jump from Medium to High only costs 26 FPS, while the visual difference in a simulation game is often subtle.

The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 59 FPS, which is barely below the 60 FPS threshold. Given that the difference between High and Ultra is only 3 FPS, there is little reason to choose Ultra over High at this resolution, as the performance cost is not justified by the marginal improvement. The sweet spot at 1080p is clearly Medium, offering 88 FPS with a min of 75 FPS, which ensures no noticeable stutter.

At 2560x1440, the options are more constrained. The Low preset provides 79 FPS, which is smooth, but the Medium preset at 56 FPS is still playable and offers a significantly better visual experience. The High preset at 39 FPS and Ultra at 38 FPS are both below the 40 FPS threshold, which would likely feel sluggish in a game that involves menu navigation and component browsing. Therefore, Medium at 1440p is the recommended setting, as it provides a playable frame rate with acceptable visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more challenging. The Low preset achieves 41 FPS, which is the only 4K setting above 30 FPS. Medium drops to 29 FPS, and High and Ultra fall to 21 FPS and 20 FPS respectively. For a simulation game, 41 FPS at Low is technically functional, but the visual compromise is substantial. The data shows that 4K is not a realistic target for this combo, and users should prefer 1440p Medium or 1080p High for a better overall experience. The recommendation is to prioritize resolution over settings, as dropping from 4K Low to 1440p Medium yields a 15 FPS improvement while providing much better image quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2650 out of 3002 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places the system in the bottom 12% of all configurations in the database, which is consistent with the GPU's performance class. The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution, and its benchmark results confirm that it is not designed for high-end gaming workloads.

The CPU alone, however, is a different story. The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11850H with an average score of 24935 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with a score of 25005 and a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-13620H with a score of 24911 and a delta of 0.2%. This means the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class, sitting within 0.4% of its closest competitors.

The GPU, on the other hand, ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX with a score of 1463 and a delta of 1.3%, the NVIDIA GeForce 800M with a score of 1460 and a delta of 1.5%, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM with a score of 1446 and a delta of 2.5%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 with a score of 1443 and a delta of 2.7%. These are all entry-level or legacy mobile GPUs, which confirms that the Arc B390 is a low-power integrated solution.

The combo rank of 2650 out of 3002 reflects the GPU's limitations. The CPU is capable of much higher frame rates, as evidenced by the 125 FPS at 1080p Low, but the GPU prevents the system from reaching the performance levels of combos with discrete graphics cards. The data indicates that this pairing is heavily unbalanced, with the CPU being far more capable than the GPU. In Pc Building Simulator, a game where the player is often building and testing virtual systems, this combo would be a good example of a CPU-heavy build that is held back by its integrated graphics.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 125 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows at 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS. The High preset drops to 62 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields 59 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 37 FPS difference, while the step from Medium to High is 26 FPS, and High to Ultra is only 3 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 79 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 1080p Low score. The Medium preset provides 56 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. The High preset falls to 39 FPS, and the Ultra preset is nearly identical at 38 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is a 46 FPS reduction, while at Medium settings it is a 32 FPS reduction, and at High settings it is a 23 FPS reduction.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that breaks 40 FPS, with an average of 41 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. The High preset yields 21 FPS, and the Ultra preset is at 20 FPS. The 4K results are consistently below 30 FPS for all settings except Low, making this resolution impractical for smooth gameplay.

The data also shows that the Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max FPS information, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the 75 FPS minimum is well above the 60 FPS target. At 1440p Medium, the 47 FPS minimum is still playable. At 4K Medium, the 25 FPS minimum is below the threshold for comfortable play, but the game's simulation nature might tolerate it.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, with a chip codenamed Panther Lake. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, and it uses system shared memory, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM. The memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent," which confirms that the GPU relies on the system's DDR5 memory for its operations.

The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 7.680 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1). The power draw is listed at 80 W, and it is classified as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's shared memory architecture is a critical factor. The game's benchmark results show that the Arc B390 is only capable of 41 FPS at 4K Low, which is a direct result of the limited memory bandwidth and fill rate. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all NVIDIA GPUs from the GT 500M and GT 700 series, which are over a decade old. This indicates that the Arc B390 is designed for basic display output and light workloads, not for gaming at high resolutions.

The GPU's boost clock of 2500 MHz is relatively high for an integrated solution, but the small number of execution units limits its throughput. The 24 ROPs and 48 TMUs are insufficient for the pixel and texture workloads of modern games at 1440p and 4K, which explains the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions. The system shared memory also introduces latency and bandwidth penalties compared to dedicated VRAM, further constraining performance.

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 best resolution, with the Low preset achieving 125 FPS and the Medium preset achieving 88 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset drops to 56 FPS, and at 3840x2160, even the Low preset only reaches 41 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443). These are all entry-level GPUs.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F a bottleneck for this game?

A: No, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, which ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are entirely attributable to the GPU, as the CPU has significant headroom.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 56 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for a balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combos?

A: This combo ranks 2650 out of 3002 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the bottom 12%. The low rank is due to the GPU's performance, not the CPU.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated video memory?

A: No, the Intel Arc B390 uses system shared memory. The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," and the bandwidth is "System Dependent," meaning it relies on the system's DDR5 memory.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is to handle the game's logic, including the simulation of component interactions and system boot sequences. The benchmark data shows that the Ryzen 5 7500F is more than capable of this task. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 125 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU is not limiting performance. The CPU's multi-threaded performance is also excellent, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11850H with an average score of 24935 and a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with an average score of 25005 and a delta of -0.2%. These deltas are negligible, meaning the Ryzen 5 7500F performs exactly as expected for its class. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by Geekbench at 2374, is also competitive, which is important for games that rely on a single main thread.

The CPU's 12 threads are beneficial for a simulation game that may spawn background tasks for system monitoring and hardware emulation. The data shows that the CPU has significant headroom, as the FPS at 1080p Low (125) is more than double the FPS at 4K Low (41). This indicates that the GPU is the sole limiting factor, and the CPU is not a concern for this game. The Ryzen 5 7500F's 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures that it can respond quickly to the game's demands, and its 65 W TDP makes it an efficient choice for a build.