Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator’s measured performance with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B570 shows a configuration that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, but which delivers very smooth frame rates at 1080p. The data set reveals a clear scaling pattern from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, with the combo ranking in the 20th percentile of all tested configurations for this title. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, settings behavior, and the specific roles of the CPU and GPU based on the provided benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of GPU-bound operation. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 96 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings reduces this to 61 FPS, a 36% decrease, and at 4K it falls to 32 FPS, a 67% decrease from the 1080p figure. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, confirming that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution further illustrates this point. At 1080p, the gap between Low (192 FPS) and Ultra (91 FPS) is a 101 FPS difference, showing that the GPU has headroom to render more complex scenes at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, the gap between Low (63 FPS) and Ultra (30 FPS) narrows to 33 FPS, suggesting the GPU is saturated and cannot maintain the same relative performance uplift from reduced settings. The 1440p Medium preset, with an average of 86 FPS and a min-max range of 73 to 99 FPS, represents a middle ground where the GPU still has some responsiveness to settings changes but is already exhibiting the strain seen at 4K.

The 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS is particularly telling. This is the lowest measured average in the entire data set, and it indicates that the Arc B570 is operating at its absolute limit for this simulation title. Conversely, the 1080p Low result of 192 FPS shows that the CPU and GPU combination has substantial performance headroom when the rendering load is light. The scaling behavior suggests that users targeting 4K will need to accept significant compromises in visual quality, while 1080p and 1440p remain viable for high-refresh-rate play.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2997th out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the 20th percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 80% of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The rank is a composite measure that reflects the overall capability of the pair across all settings and resolutions, and the relatively low position is primarily attributable to the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions.

To contextualize this rank, the CPU’s nearest rivals provide a reference point for processor performance. The Ryzen 5 8400F scores an average benchmark score of 25005, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964), 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935), and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911). It trails the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103) by 0.4%. These deltas are extremely small, indicating that the CPU is performing at a level consistent with its direct competitors, and it is not the source of the combo’s low in-game rank.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), 0.4% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It trails the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662) by 0.5%. The GPU’s percentile rank of 65 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, but the in-game rank of the combo suggests that Pc Building Simulator is particularly demanding on the graphics subsystem relative to other titles. The data indicates that while the GPU is average for its class, it is insufficient to push the combo higher in this specific game’s rankings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the most balanced experience for this combo is the Medium preset at 1440p. This setting delivers an average of 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS, providing a smooth and responsive frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The min-max range of 26 FPS indicates acceptable frame pacing for a simulation title, and the 86 FPS average offers headroom for occasional dips without becoming stuttery.

For users prioritizing the highest visual fidelity, the High preset at 1080p is the best option, achieving 96 FPS. This is only 5 FPS lower than the 1440p Medium result, but it offers better visual quality in terms of shadows, textures, and effects, which are often more noticeable at native 1080p. The Ultra preset at 1080p (91 FPS) provides minimal visual improvement over High for a 5 FPS reduction, making High the more efficient choice at this resolution.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset (63 FPS) is the only setting that maintains a playable frame rate, while Medium (45 FPS) and High (32 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra (30 FPS) is borderline unplayable. For 4K users, the recommendation is to use Low settings to maintain fluidity, as the visual quality hit from lowering settings is less impactful than the performance gain. The 1440p High preset (61 FPS) is a viable alternative for users with 1440p displays who want better visuals than Medium without sacrificing smoothness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data set provides a detailed picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 192 FPS on Low, 136 FPS on Medium (with a min of 115 and max of 156), 96 FPS on High, and 91 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy, with Low being nearly double the Ultra frame rate, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck even at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the scores are 121 FPS on Low, 86 FPS on Medium (min 73, max 99), 61 FPS on High, and 58 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial: Low falls 71 FPS, Medium falls 50 FPS, High falls 35 FPS, and Ultra falls 33 FPS. This demonstrates that the Arc B570’s 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 160-bit bus are insufficient to maintain 1080p-level performance when pixel count increases by 78%.

At 3840x2160, the results are 63 FPS on Low, 45 FPS on Medium (min 38, max 52), 32 FPS on High, and 30 FPS on Ultra. The 4K data shows a compressed range of only 33 FPS between Low and Ultra, which is a stark contrast to the 101 FPS range at 1080p. This compression is a clear sign that the GPU is fully saturated, and any reduction in settings yields diminishing returns. The 4K Medium result of 45 FPS is the only setting in this resolution that approaches playability, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS target.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570’s specifications directly explain its performance profile in Pc Building Simulator. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is moderate for modern gaming, and the measured frame rates at 1440p and 4K suggest that the bandwidth is a limiting factor when rendering high-resolution scenes with complex textures. The GPU’s 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units are all modest figures that align with its 65th percentile ranking.

The clock speeds are fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). This consistent clock behavior means there is no thermal or power-induced throttling to consider, and the 150 W TDP with a single 8-pin power connector is sufficient for the card’s needs. The GPU’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 23.04 TFLOPS of FP16 performance are respectable, but Pc Building Simulator’s simulation-heavy workload appears to favor raw fill rate and memory bandwidth over raw compute.

The GPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores 20582, which is 0.1% higher than the B570’s 20556. This indicates that the B570 is essentially on par with its predecessor in terms of average benchmark performance, yet the in-game results show that both are limited in this title. The 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS is a clear indicator that the GPU’s 10 GB memory buffer is adequate for capacity but not for bandwidth, as the 380.0 GB/s throughput cannot sustain the pixel workload at 3840x2160.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, as it delivers 96 FPS on High settings and 136 FPS on Medium. At 2560x1440, the High preset drops to 61 FPS, and at 3840x2160, the High preset only reaches 32 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: The B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% lower than the A750’s score of 20582. This means the two GPUs perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks, and the in-game results would likely be similar.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25005 is 0.2% higher than its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964), indicating that it is not a bottleneck. The resolution scaling data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates drop significantly with increasing resolution.

Q: What is the lowest measured frame rate in the entire data set?

A: The lowest measured average FPS is 30 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The 4K Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 38, which is the lowest single frame rate recorded.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in this title?

A: The data shows that 4K gaming is only playable on Low settings, where the combo achieves 63 FPS. All other 4K settings fall below 60 FPS, with Medium at 45 FPS, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 30 FPS.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2997th out of 3723 tested combos, placing it in the 20th percentile. This indicates that 80% of tested systems perform better in Pc Building Simulator.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache, which is adequate for gaming workloads. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node (TSMC) contribute to its efficiency, but the in-game results show that its performance is not the limiting factor.

The CPU’s benchmark scores demonstrate strong single-threaded and multi-threaded capabilities. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943, which are solid numbers for a 6-core part. The 3DMark results show a scaling pattern from 1874 in the 2-thread test to 6165 in the max-thread test, indicating that the processor can effectively utilize its 12 threads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 24389 and single-thread score of 3685 further confirm its balanced performance profile.

Given that the CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, has an average score of 24964, a difference of only 0.2%, the 8400F is performing exactly as expected for its class. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is well above average, but the combo’s 20th percentile in-game rank is clearly attributable to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 192 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would require a capable processor to feed the GPU. The CPU’s 12 threads and 4.70 GHz boost clock provide sufficient headroom for the simulation’s logic and physics calculations, allowing the GPU to be the sole constraint on performance.