Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator places this AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination at rank 1061 out of 1769 tested combos for this game. That puts it in the lower half of the database, which is a notable position given the hardware involved; the data suggests this pairing is more about balanced mid-range capability than top-tier frame rates. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile against all processors, while the GPU is at the 65th percentile against all graphics cards, yet the combo ranking reveals that in this specific simulation title, the whole is not greater than the sum of its parts. The gap between the component percentiles and the combo rank implies that Pc Building Simulator’s workload does not heavily reward the strengths of this particular pairing, likely due to the game’s modest graphical demands relative to the system’s compute potential.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured combo rank of 1061 out of 1769 places this system firmly in the middle of the pack, at roughly the 60th percentile of all tested configurations. This is a curious outcome when considering the individual components: the Ryzen 5 8400F is a modern 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part that outperforms its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, by a razor-thin margin of 0.0% in average benchmark score, while the RTX 2070 SUPER edges out the GTX TITAN Z by 0.9%. Despite these competitive individual scores, the combo’s rank suggests that the game’s engine does not scale well with the combination’s capabilities. The data implies that many other pairings, likely with different CPU-GPU balances, achieve higher frame rates in this simulation, which may indicate that the game is sensitive to specific hardware characteristics that this combo does not maximize. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking and 65th percentile GPU ranking further highlight the disconnect—this system has above-average parts, but the game’s performance profile brings it down to a below-average combo position.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with base and boost clocks of 1605 MHz and 1770 MHz respectively. In Pc Building Simulator, this GPU appears to be the primary driver of performance at higher settings, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra presets. At 1080p, the GPU’s capabilities are stretched significantly: the average FPS drops from 247.8 on Low to 119.7 on Ultra, a reduction of over 50%, indicating that the graphics card is working harder as settings increase. The 8 GB VRAM allocation is likely sufficient for this game’s textures and scenes, but the data shows that the GPU’s raw compute—9.062 TFLOPS FP32—becomes a limiting factor at Ultra settings. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking against all graphics cards places it in the mid-range tier, and the measured results reflect that: it can handle 1080p High at 124.1 FPS, but demands drop-off sharply at 4K, where even Medium settings only reach 61.1 FPS. This suggests that while the GPU has enough memory and bandwidth for the game, its shading units and texture units are not sufficient for maximum settings at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear story about which component is the bottleneck. At 1080p High, the system produces 124.1 FPS, but this falls to 79.1 FPS at 1440p and then to 43.1 FPS at 4K—a cumulative drop of 65.3% from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads should easily handle the game’s logic at all resolutions. The scaling pattern is consistent across settings: Low settings at 1080p yield 247.8 FPS, dropping to 153.7 FPS at 1440p and 80.8 FPS at 4K, which is a 67.4% reduction. The fact that the percentage drop is similar across all presets strongly suggests a GPU-bound scenario, as the CPU’s workload does not change with resolution. However, the CPU’s role cannot be entirely dismissed—at 1080p Low, the 247.8 FPS figure is likely approaching the upper limit of what the Ryzen 5 8400F can feed, given its 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and multi-thread score of 6165. The data implies that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU may begin to constrain performance, but the GPU resumes its role as the primary limiter once resolution increases.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset at 124.1 FPS offers a good balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, while Ultra at 119.7 FPS provides only a marginal 3.7% FPS reduction for presumably better visuals—this is the sweet spot for most users. At 1440p, the High preset at 79.1 FPS is playable, but the Ultra preset at 74.4 FPS remains above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for those prioritizing image quality. At 4K, the situation becomes more constrained: High settings at 43.1 FPS are below the ideal 60 FPS threshold, while Medium at 61.1 FPS crosses that line, making Medium the highest playable preset at this resolution. The Low presets at each resolution—247.8 FPS at 1080p, 153.7 FPS at 1440p, and 80.8 FPS at 4K—are only useful for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, as they sacrifice too much visual quality for Pc Building Simulator’s simulation-focused gameplay. The data suggests that Ultra should be avoided at 4K entirely, as the 38.9 FPS average will cause noticeable stutter in a game where precise component placement matters.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, the measured data shows 74.4 FPS on Ultra and 79.1 FPS on High at 2560x1440, both comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: The data indicates 1080p is the strongest resolution, with all presets exceeding 119 FPS, making it the most versatile for various settings.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: Benchmark results suggest the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as FPS drops of 65-67% from 1080p to 4K point to GPU limitation, but at 1080p Low (247.8 FPS), the CPU’s single-thread performance may cap frame rates.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 4060 Mobile?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, which is 2.3% lower than the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 22729, indicating similar performance levels in synthetic tests.

Q: What settings should I use for 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, Medium settings at 61.1 FPS is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS; High drops to 43.1 FPS and Ultra to 38.9 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU’s 6-core configuration sufficient for this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851, are more than adequate for Pc Building Simulator, as the game’s simulation logic does not appear to stress multi-threaded performance heavily.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, running at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boosting to 4.70 GHz, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is primarily to manage the game’s simulation logic, which includes component compatibility checks, temperature calculations, and system build validation. The benchmark data shows this CPU is more than capable of handling these tasks, as evidenced by its 82nd percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851. However, the game’s performance scaling suggests that the CPU does not become a significant bottleneck until frame rates exceed 200 FPS, which only occurs at 1080p Low (247.8 FPS). At this point, the CPU’s single-thread score of 2943 in Cinebench R23 may limit the maximum achievable frame rate, but for all practical settings and resolutions, the CPU provides ample headroom. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6091 and passmark multi-thread score of 24530 further confirm that the processor has sufficient compute capacity for this simulation title, even when multiple background tasks are running. The CPU’s 65 W TDP also suggests it runs cool enough to avoid thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions, which is crucial for maintaining consistent frame rates in a game that involves frequent loading of new scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 247.8 FPS, Medium drops to 175.4 FPS, High reaches 124.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 119.7 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal at 4.4 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest preset. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally: Low yields 153.7 FPS, Medium hits 113.8 FPS, High manages 79.1 FPS, and Ultra achieves 74.4 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows further to 4.7 FPS, indicating that Ultra is a viable option at this resolution. At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become apparent: Low produces 80.8 FPS, Medium drops to 61.1 FPS, High falls to 43.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 38.9 FPS. The transition from Medium to High at 4K represents a 29.5% performance hit, making Medium the clear choice for playable frame rates. Across all resolutions, the Low-to-Ultra scaling shows a consistent pattern: 1080p drops 51.7%, 1440p drops 51.6%, and 4K drops 51.9%. This uniformity strongly indicates that the GPU is the consistent limiting factor, with the CPU maintaining stable performance regardless of graphical load. The measured data provides no minimum or maximum FPS values, but the average frame rates alone suggest that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Medium settings or lower.