Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a very strong 1080p experience in Pc Building Simulator, with frame rates that remain playable even at 4K. The data shows a system that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly indicates where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces 127.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p Ultra reduces that to 79.8 FPS, a 37.2% decline, and then to 4K Ultra, the average falls to 45 FPS, which is a 64.6% drop from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where the resolution increase directly pressures the rasterizer and memory bandwidth.

The gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly telling. At 1440p High, the system achieves 84.2 FPS, but at 4K High, it drops to 44.6 FPS. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are the primary constraints here, as the game's simulation elements become less demanding than the raw pixel throughput required at 3840x2160. The 4K Low preset, at 90.9 FPS, still falls short of the 1440p Medium result of 117.1 FPS, showing that even with minimal graphical load, the resolution penalty is substantial.

At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset reaching 265.3 FPS. This suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster than most displays can refresh. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low (167.2 FPS) is a 37.0% reduction, which is a smaller relative drop than the Ultra preset's 37.2% decline, indicating that the GPU's shading units are the primary constraint rather than the ROPs or memory system.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the observed performance curve. With a boost clock of 2460 MHz and 3072 shading units, the card delivers 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This raw throughput is sufficient for high frame rates at 1080p, where the card achieves 187.2 FPS on Medium settings. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for this game's textures, but the 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the Ultra preset drops to 45 FPS.

The GPU's 48 ROPs and 96 TMUs provide a balanced pixel and texture throughput, but the 128-bit memory interface is narrow for a card in this class. The data shows that the 4K Medium preset (61.2 FPS) is only 36.0% faster than 4K Ultra (45 FPS), suggesting that the memory bandwidth is saturated regardless of the shading load. The card's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present, but Pc Building Simulator does not appear to leverage ray tracing or DLSS, as the benchmark rows only show standard presets without any upscaling options.

The GPU's percentile rank of 66 among all tested GPUs places it in the mid-range tier, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (with a deltaPct of -0.6) and the Intel Arc B580 (with a deltaPct of 0.7). This means the RTX 4060 performs nearly identically to those cards in synthetic benchmarks, but in this specific game, the measured FPS shows it is capable of 265.3 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a strong result for a card with a 115 W TDP.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a capable partner that does not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, it provides solid single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz helps maintain high frame rates in CPU-light simulations like this one.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are also sufficient, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a Passmark multithread score of 24530. In Pc Building Simulator, the game's simulation logic is not heavily threaded, so the 8400F's 12 threads are more than enough. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 265.3 FPS, which is near the practical limit for most monitors and indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor even at extreme frame rates.

The CPU's percentile rank of 82 versus all CPUs is higher than the GPU's rank, confirming that the processor has more relative headroom. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (with a deltaPct of 0) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (with a deltaPct of 0.3), showing that the 8400F is competitive with older and similarly priced parts. The 65 W TDP and 4 nm process node also contribute to efficient operation, which is relevant for a system that might be used for extended benchmarking sessions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 1011 out of 1769 tested combos in this game, placing it in the 57th percentile overall. This is a mid-pack result, which is surprising given the high frame rates measured. The explanation lies in the fact that many other combinations use higher-end GPUs or CPUs that push the average FPS even higher, particularly at 1080p where the CPU can matter more.

The rank is likely dragged down by the 4K results, where the RTX 4060's memory bandwidth limits performance. At 1080p, the combo is competitive with systems using faster GPUs, but at 4K, it falls behind. The data shows that the 4K Ultra average of 45 FPS is just at the edge of playability, while many competing combos would achieve 60+ FPS in the same scenario. This is a reflection of the GPU's 66th percentile rank rather than any CPU deficiency.

Despite the mid-pack rank, the measured FPS numbers are strong for the hardware. The 1440p Medium result of 117.1 FPS is excellent for a card in this class, and the 1080p High result of 130.5 FPS is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The rank of 1011 should be interpreted as "average among all tested combinations," not as a poor showing, because the game is not particularly demanding and many high-end systems can easily exceed 200 FPS at 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot, with High settings achieving 84.2 FPS and Medium reaching 117.1 FPS. At 1080p, the frame rates are very high, but the resolution scaling indicates the GPU is still capable at 1440p.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. The 4K Medium preset averages 61.2 FPS, while 4K High drops to 44.6 FPS. The 4K Low preset runs at 90.9 FPS, so players can achieve playable frame rates by lowering settings.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The 8 GB memory capacity and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 3840x2160, as evidenced by the steep FPS drop from 1440p to 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (deltaPct -0.6) and the Intel Arc B580 (deltaPct 0.7). The measured FPS for the 4060 is within a few percent of these cards in synthetic benchmarks, but the game-specific results show strong performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F powerful enough for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU's single-thread score of 951 in 3DMark and 2943 in Cinebench R23 are more than sufficient. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 265.3 FPS, proving the CPU is not a bottleneck.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The maximum measured average is 265.3 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. The 1080p Medium preset still achieves 187.2 FPS, which is far above the refresh rate of most monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers outstanding performance across all presets. The Low preset averages 265.3 FPS, Medium drops to 187.2 FPS, High sits at 130.5 FPS, and Ultra records 127.1 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal at 3.4 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset adds little graphical benefit over High at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very playable. Low averages 167.2 FPS, Medium reaches 117.1 FPS, High drops to 84.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 79.8 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 32.9 FPS, which is a more significant step than the 1080p case, suggesting that the GPU's shading units are starting to feel the resolution pressure.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops considerably. Low averages 90.9 FPS, Medium records 61.2 FPS, High achieves 44.6 FPS, and Ultra is nearly identical at 45 FPS. The negligible difference between High and Ultra (0.4 FPS) shows that the GPU is completely saturated at this resolution, and further graphical enhancements do not affect the frame rate.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent: at 1080p, the drop is 138.2 FPS (52.1%), at 1440p it is 87.4 FPS (52.3%), and at 4K it is 45.9 FPS (50.5%). This uniform percentage reduction across resolutions suggests that the game's settings have a multiplicative effect on GPU workload, rather than an additive one.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1440p is the recommended choice. It delivers 84.2 FPS, which is smoothly playable, and the visual difference between High and Ultra is minimal (4.4 FPS gap). The Medium preset at 1440p offers an even higher frame rate of 117.1 FPS and is a better option for players with 144Hz monitors.

At 1080p, the High preset is the optimal choice for most users, providing 130.5 FPS with solid image quality. The Ultra preset's 127.1 FPS offers virtually no benefit over High, so it should be avoided unless the user wants the absolute maximum settings and has a 120Hz display. The Medium preset at 187.2 FPS is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual downgrade from High is noticeable.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 61.2 FPS is the only viable option for a consistent experience. The Low preset achieves 90.9 FPS but sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a simulation game where readability is important. The High and Ultra presets, at 44.6 and 45 FPS respectively, are borderline playable but may suffer from frame pacing issues. The data suggests that 4K is only recommended with the Medium preset or lower for this hardware combination.