Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, presents an unusual benchmark scenario where the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination lands at rank 234 out of 3723 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.3% of all configurations. This pairing of a 6-core Zen 4 processor with a 16 GB Ada Lovelace GPU produces frame rates that range from 74 FPS at 4K Ultra to 416 FPS at 1080p Low, revealing a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings in ways that differ from typical AAA shooters. The data suggests a game engine that is far more sensitive to certain rendering paths than raw GPU throughput might imply.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 235 FPS at 1080p to 148 FPS at 1440p, then further to 78 FPS at 4K. This represents a 66.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K at High settings, which is a steeper decline than what pure pixel-count scaling would predict. The 4K result is roughly one-third of the 1080p figure, indicating that the RTX 4080 is not the sole limiting factor at lower resolutions.

Looking at Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 416 FPS at 1080p, 297 FPS at 1440p, and 155 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 28.6%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 47.8%. This non-linear pattern suggests that at 1080p Low, the system is heavily CPU-bound, with the Ryzen 5 7600X's 6 cores and 12 threads becoming the bottleneck. The fact that 1080p Low produces 416 FPS while 1080p Ultra produces 224 FPS — a difference of 192 FPS — further supports the idea that the CPU is the limiting component at lower resolutions.

At Medium settings, the only preset with min/max FPS data recorded, the scaling shows a consistent pattern: 333 FPS at 1080p (min 283, max 383), 210 FPS at 1440p (min 179, max 242), and 110 FPS at 4K (min 93, max 126). The frame time consistency, as indicated by the min/max spread, remains relatively stable across resolutions, with roughly a 30% difference between minimum and maximum FPS at each resolution. This suggests that the game's simulation logic, which drives the PC building mechanics, creates a consistent workload regardless of resolution.

The 4K to 1080p ratio at Ultra settings is 74 FPS to 224 FPS, a 66.9% reduction. This nearly matches the High settings ratio, indicating that the game's ultra preset scales similarly to high across resolutions. The data implies that Pc Building Simulator's rendering pipeline becomes increasingly GPU-bound at 4K, where the RTX 4080's 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth and 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance are more fully utilized, while at 1080p the CPU's single-thread performance of 1965 in Cinebench R23 becomes the primary constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 at High settings provides an optimal balance, delivering 148 FPS average. This is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors, while 4K High drops to 78 FPS, which may still be playable but leaves less headroom. At 1080p, the 235 FPS High result exceeds most display capabilities, suggesting the CPU becomes the limiting factor.

Q: How does the RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM affect performance in this game?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 256-bit bus width provides 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. While Pc Building Simulator is not typically VRAM-intensive, the data shows that the GPU's memory subsystem is sufficient even at 4K Ultra, where 74 FPS is achieved. The RTX 4080's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it has ample headroom for this simulation title.

Q: What is the CPU utilization pattern in this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X's benchmark scores — 15236 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1965 in single-core — suggest strong multi-threaded capability. The 1080p Low result of 416 FPS is likely CPU-limited, as the 6-core processor with 12 threads handles the game's simulation logic. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs shows it performs well but is not top-tier.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth the performance cost?

A: The data shows Ultra settings cost 46 FPS at 1080p compared to High (224 vs 235 FPS), 7 FPS at 1440p (141 vs 148 FPS), and 4 FPS at 4K (74 vs 78 FPS). The relative cost diminishes at higher resolutions, suggesting Ultra adds visual fidelity without proportional performance loss at 4K.

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

A: This combo ranks 234 out of 3723 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6.3% of all tested systems. This is consistent with the RTX 4080's 86th percentile GPU ranking and the CPU's 79th percentile, though the game's simulation nature may favor other combinations.

Q: What do the min/max FPS values at Medium settings indicate?

A: At Medium settings, the min/max spread is roughly 30% (283-383 at 1080p, 179-242 at 1440p, 93-126 at 4K). This consistency across resolutions suggests the frame time variance is driven by the game's simulation tick, not rendering load, which is typical for management simulation titles.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and boost clock of 2505 MHz. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 716.8 GB/s bandwidth, which is substantial for a simulation game that likely does not heavily tax memory bandwidth. The GPU's 9728 shading units and 304 TMUs handle the rendering workload, while 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in this title.

The RTX 4080's benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 34457 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567. Its average benchmark score of 54247 places it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the RTX 4080 SUPER at 0.1% higher score and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 1.1% lower. This tight grouping indicates the RTX 4080 is positioned near the top of the GPU hierarchy, though the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB shows a 2.6% higher score, suggesting raw compute benchmarks do not perfectly predict gaming performance.

In Pc Building Simulator specifically, the GPU's role appears to scale with resolution. At 1080p Low, the 416 FPS result is far beyond what the GPU needs to render, indicating the CPU is the bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the 74 FPS result shows the GPU being pushed harder, though still not to its limits given that the 4K Low result is 155 FPS. The GPU's 320 W TDP and triple-slot design suggest it has thermal headroom for sustained loads, which is relevant for a game that may run for extended sessions.

The measured data shows that the RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM is never a limiting factor in this game. The transition from High to Ultra at 4K only reduces FPS from 78 to 74, a 5.1% drop, indicating the additional settings are not memory-intensive. The GPU's 1400 MHz memory clock with 22.4 Gbps effective speed provides ample bandwidth for the game's textures and geometry, even at 4K resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination achieves a rank of 234 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 6.3% of all configurations tested. This rank is somewhat surprising given the individual component rankings — the CPU at the 79th percentile and GPU at the 86th percentile — suggesting that the combination of these two specific parts works well for this game's workload.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at 0.2% higher average score, the Intel Core i5-12600K at 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is 0.3% lower. These delta values are all within 0.7% of the 7600X's average benchmark score of 27636, indicating that the CPU is in a very tight performance cluster. This means the 6-core Zen 4 processor is not significantly ahead of or behind its direct competitors in general benchmarks.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar clustering: the RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.1% higher, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% lower. The AMD Radeon 8060S shows a 2.7% lower score. This grouping suggests that the RTX 4080 is competitively positioned, and the 234th rank out of 3723 combos reflects a system that performs well but is not at the absolute top.

The rank of 234 out of 3723 means there are 233 combinations that perform better in this game. Given that the RTX 4080 is at the 86th percentile and the CPU at the 79th percentile, the combo's 6.3% top-tier ranking suggests that Pc Building Simulator may favor certain CPU-GPU pairings over others. The data implies that combinations with higher-ranked CPUs might achieve better results, as the game appears to be CPU-sensitive at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values show a clear progression across settings. Low settings produce 416 FPS, Medium produces 333 FPS with a minimum of 283 and maximum of 383, High produces 235 FPS, and Ultra produces 224 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 83 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 11 FPS. This suggests that the Low to Medium transition includes significant rendering changes, while High to Ultra is more incremental.

At 2560x1440, the results are 297 FPS at Low, 210 FPS at Medium (min 179, max 242), 148 FPS at High, and 141 FPS at Ultra. The percentage drops from 1080p to 1440p are 28.6% at Low, 36.9% at Medium, 37.0% at High, and 37.1% at Ultra. This consistency between Medium, High, and Ultra — all around 37% — indicates that the resolution scaling is uniform across these settings, while Low settings scale less, suggesting a different bottleneck at that setting.

At 3840x2160, the results are 155 FPS at Low, 110 FPS at Medium (min 93, max 126), 78 FPS at High, and 74 FPS at Ultra. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 47.8% at Low, 47.6% at Medium, 47.3% at High, and 47.5% at Ultra. This remarkable consistency — all settings showing roughly 47.5% reduction — indicates that at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck regardless of quality settings. The 4K results show that even at Ultra, the RTX 4080 maintains 74 FPS, which is playable but not high-refresh territory.

The Medium settings, which have min/max data at all three resolutions, show that the minimum FPS scales proportionally with the average: 283 at 1080p, 179 at 1440p, and 93 at 4K. The max FPS values are 383, 242, and 126 respectively. The spread between min and max is consistent at approximately 35-36% at each resolution, suggesting that the game's frame time variance is proportional to the average frame rate, not a fixed overhead.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target display refresh rate. For 1080p displays, all settings provide playable frame rates, with even Ultra achieving 224 FPS. However, the jump from High to Ultra costs only 11 FPS (235 to 224), making Ultra a reasonable choice for users who want maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing much performance. The data shows that the 1080p Ultra result of 224 FPS is still far above the 144 Hz threshold.

For 1440p displays, which is likely the sweet spot for this combination, the High preset at 148 FPS is the recommended choice. This provides a comfortable margin above 144 Hz refresh rates, while Ultra at 141 FPS is also viable if the display supports adaptive sync. The Medium preset at 210 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the visual quality reduction does not justify the performance gain when High already exceeds typical refresh rates.

For 4K displays, the situation is more nuanced. High settings at 78 FPS is playable on a 60 Hz display but not on higher refresh panels. Ultra at 74 FPS is a 5.1% reduction from High, which is acceptable if the user prioritizes visual quality. The Medium preset at 110 FPS provides the best balance for 4K users with 120 Hz displays, offering a 41% improvement over High while still maintaining good visual quality. The Low preset at 155 FPS is the only 4K option that exceeds 144 Hz, but the visual compromise is significant.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the most versatile option, as it provides 333 FPS at 1080p, 210 FPS at 1440p, and 110 FPS at 4K. This consistency across resolutions makes Medium the best default choice for users who may switch between displays or who want to maintain high frame rates regardless of resolution. The min/max data for Medium settings also shows the most stable frame pacing, with a consistent 30% spread at all resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, based on Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, provides 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample fast memory for the game's simulation logic. The CPU's 105 W TDP and 5 nm process node from TSMC make it a power-efficient choice, though the game's performance suggests the CPU is frequently the limiting factor.

The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance: 1965 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1060 in 3DMark single-thread. These scores are critical for Pc Building Simulator, which likely runs its simulation logic on a single thread. The Passmark single-thread score of 4135 and Geekbench single-core score of 2603 confirm this processor's strength in lightly-threaded workloads. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2028 suggests that even with two threads, the CPU performs well.

The multicore results — 15236 in Cinebench R23 and 13858 in Geekbench multicore — show that the 6-core processor can handle multi-threaded tasks when needed. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6879 and max-thread score of 6845 are nearly identical, indicating that the 12 threads are fully utilized. However, in Pc Building Simulator, the 1080p Low result of 416 FPS strongly implies that the CPU's single-thread performance is the bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.4% of its average benchmark score of 27636, with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K matching at 27578 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at 27535 (0.4% higher). This tight clustering means that swapping the 7600X for any of these rivals would likely produce nearly identical results in this game. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with the combo's 234th rank out of 3723, suggests that other CPU choices might yield better results if they have stronger single-thread performance.

The data indicates that Pc Building Simulator is a CPU-sensitive title at lower resolutions, where the Ryzen 5 7600X's 5.30 GHz boost clock is put to the test. At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, but at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance directly determines the maximum achievable frame rate. The 416 FPS at 1080p Low is likely near the CPU's limit for this game, regardless of the GPU installed.