Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 — Benchmark Analysis

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 produces a mid-table result in Pc Building Simulator, ranking 1,577th out of 3,002 tested combinations. This places the combo in the 52nd percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings tested for this simulation title, indicating a balanced but not exceptional configuration. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings presets show a system that is clearly capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra pushes the hardware to its limits. The data reveals a platform that scales predictably with resolution changes, with the GPU emerging as the primary constraint at higher settings, while the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration with 96 MB of shared L3 cache provides sufficient headroom for the simulation's logic-heavy workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1,577 out of 3,002 tested combinations places it slightly below the median of all systems tested for Pc Building Simulator. This positioning is notable given the hardware's specifications: the Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores in the 89th percentile of all CPUs tested by PassMark, while the RTX 4060 sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile ranking and the combo's mid-table position suggests that the game's performance profile is heavily weighted toward GPU throughput rather than CPU compute capability.

Benchmark results indicate that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D's average benchmark score of 44,573 places it in close competition with several Intel and AMD mobile and desktop processors. The nearest rival, Intel Core i5-14600, scores 44,889, which is 0.7% higher, while the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H trails by just 0.2% with a score of 44,466. This tight clustering of scores in the 44,300–44,900 range demonstrates that the 7500X3D's performance is squarely in the upper-midrange of desktop processors, but it does not dominate its peers. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 25,047 and single-thread score of 3,494 reinforce this assessment, showing strong but not class-leading performance.

For the GPU, the RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17,639 places it in a curious position. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17,666 (0.2% higher), while the integrated AMD Radeon 780M scores 17,588 (0.3% lower). The fact that a modern discrete GPU is clustered with much older and integrated solutions in the synthetic benchmark data suggests that the RTX 4060's real-world gaming performance is better than its raw compute scores would indicate, particularly in titles that leverage its Ada Lovelace architecture features. The PassMark G3D score of 19,545 and DirectX 12 score of 76 provide additional context for the GPU's capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the optimal experience at each resolution. At 1080p, the High preset achieves 133 FPS average, while Ultra delivers 127 FPS — a negligible 6 FPS difference that makes Ultra the recommended choice for users with 144Hz displays. The Medium preset at 1080p produces 189 FPS with a minimum of 160 FPS, which is excessive for most monitors but useful for high-refresh-rate displays above 144Hz. Low at 1080p reaches 266 FPS, which is only relevant for competitive scenarios that this simulation genre rarely requires.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 84 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 80 FPS. The 4 FPS gap between these presets is minimal, making Ultra the better choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing meaningful performance. The Medium preset at 1440p shows 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS, which offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS for users who prioritize frame rate consistency. Low at 1440p reaches 168 FPS, again beyond typical display refresh rates.

For 4K, the recommendations shift significantly. High preset produces 44 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium at 4K yields 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and maximum of 72 FPS, making it the only preset that approaches playable 4K performance. Ultra at 4K drops to 42 FPS, and Low at 4K reaches 88 FPS but with substantially degraded visuals. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires Medium settings for playable frame rates, while 1080p and 1440p can comfortably run at Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals the bottleneck characteristics of this configuration. At High settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS from 133 to 84, a 36.8% drop, while the transition from 1440p to 4K reduces FPS from 84 to 44, a 47.6% drop. This increasing rate of performance loss as resolution rises indicates that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit memory bus become progressively more limiting at higher pixel counts.

The Low settings scaling tells a similar story with different magnitudes. From 1080p to 1440p, FPS drops from 266 to 168 (36.8% reduction), and from 1440p to 4K, it drops from 168 to 88 (47.6% reduction). The consistent percentage drops across different settings presets suggest that the scaling behavior is primarily resolution-driven rather than settings-driven. This pattern points to the GPU's memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s as the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the rendering workload increases with pixel count while the memory subsystem remains constant.

Medium settings show the most detailed data with minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, Medium averages 189 FPS with a range of 160–217 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 119 FPS with a range of 101–137 FPS. At 4K, the average falls to 62 FPS with a range of 53–72 FPS. The frame time consistency, as indicated by the gap between minimum and maximum, remains relatively stable across resolutions, suggesting that the game's simulation logic does not introduce significant frame pacing issues.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all twelve tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 266 FPS average, Medium reaches 189 FPS with a minimum of 160 FPS and maximum of 217 FPS, High delivers 133 FPS, and Ultra produces 127 FPS. The 139 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p demonstrates the significant impact of settings on frame rate at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 168 FPS average, Medium achieves 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS and maximum of 137 FPS, High delivers 84 FPS, and Ultra reaches 80 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 88 FPS at 1440p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more saturated as resolution increases. The Medium preset's 101 FPS minimum ensures that even demanding scenes maintain frame rates well above 60 FPS.

The 3840x2160 results show the most constrained performance. Low reaches 88 FPS average, Medium achieves 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and maximum of 72 FPS, High delivers 44 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46 FPS, less than half the gap seen at 1080p. This compression of performance across settings at 4K confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, with settings adjustments having diminishing returns as the pixel workload dominates.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings. The 4K Medium preset averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS, while High and Ultra presets fall to 44 FPS and 42 FPS respectively. Low settings at 4K reach 88 FPS but with substantially reduced visual quality.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: Ultra settings at 1440p deliver 80 FPS average, which is only 4 FPS lower than High at 84 FPS. Given the minimal performance difference, Ultra provides the best visual experience without meaningful frame rate sacrifice. Medium offers 119 FPS for users who prefer higher frame rates.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500X3D compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44,889 in average benchmark score, which is 0.7% higher than the 7500X3D's 44,573. This places the two processors within statistical noise of each other, indicating essentially equivalent CPU performance for gaming workloads.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The measured data shows no VRAM-related performance anomalies across all tested settings and resolutions. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Pc Building Simulator, though the 128-bit memory bus contributes to the significant FPS drops at 4K.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The 1080p Ultra preset averages 127 FPS, which is only 6 FPS lower than High at 133 FPS. This makes Ultra the recommended preset for 1080p displays with 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rates, as the performance remains well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo's CPU performance percentile compare to its in-game ranking?

A: The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile of all tested processors, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile. The combo's in-game ranking of 1,577 out of 3,002 (approximately 53rd percentile) suggests that the game's performance is more dependent on GPU capability than CPU compute power.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W — a notably efficient design for the performance it delivers. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is the defining feature of the X3D lineup and provides significant benefits for cache-sensitive workloads.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is primarily to manage the game's simulation logic, which includes tracking component compatibility, calculating system power draw, and managing the virtual building process. The PassMark multithread score of 25,047 and single-thread score of 3,494 indicate strong performance in both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks. The CPU's 12 threads allow for efficient handling of background simulation tasks while maintaining responsive frame times, as evidenced by the consistent minimum FPS values across settings presets.

The 7500X3D's 89th percentile ranking among all tested CPUs places it above the vast majority of processors, though its nearest rivals show that it does not lead its class. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Intel Core i9-13950HX score within 0.2% and 0.5% respectively, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 trails by 0.6%. The Intel Core i5-14600 leads by 0.7%. This tight competition suggests that any of these processors would deliver similar results in Pc Building Simulator, as the game's CPU demands are not extreme enough to differentiate between such closely matched processors.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring the AD107 chip with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth — a configuration that is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K.

The GPU's 3,072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines deliver a peak FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured FPS data for Pc Building Simulator does not indicate whether these features are utilized. The GPU's 115 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU requirement make it an efficient choice for the performance it provides.

In Pc Building Simulator, the RTX 4060's performance is the primary determinant of frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The measured data shows that at 1080p, the GPU can deliver 266 FPS at Low settings, but this drops to 127 FPS at Ultra — a 52.3% reduction. At 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent, with Ultra settings producing only 42 FPS. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all tested GPUs places it in the upper-midrange, but its nearest rivals include older and integrated solutions, indicating that the RTX 4060's synthetic benchmark scores do not fully capture its gaming capabilities. The 0.3% delta to the AMD Radeon 780M integrated GPU is particularly notable, as the RTX 4060's dedicated memory and higher clock speeds allow it to outperform the integrated solution in actual gaming scenarios despite similar benchmark scores.