Pc Building Simulator

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process. Its base clock is 3.90 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, yielding 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor also includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's multi-threaded performance appears sufficient to keep frame rates high at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 247 FPS average, which is more than double the 4K High result of 41 FPS. This suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1080p, as the frame rate scales dramatically when graphical load is reduced. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7585 and max-thread score of 7590 indicate strong parallel throughput, while the single-thread score of 1253 supports the high boost clock behavior.

The CPU's percentile rank versus all CPUs is 81, meaning it outperforms roughly four-fifths of tested processors. Its average benchmark score is 29713. Nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (avgScore 29656, deltaPct 0.2), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (avgScore 29868, deltaPct -0.5), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT (avgScore 29879, deltaPct -0.6), and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (avgScore 29955, deltaPct -0.8). The 9600X sits within a tight band of these chips, trailing the 7840H by only 0.5% and the 8845HS by 0.8%, while leading the 5755GE by a marginal 0.2%.

Given the game's simulation nature, the 6-core/12-thread configuration is adequate, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17528.5 and single-core score of 2183.5 further support its ability to handle both the game logic and rendering tasks. The PassMark multithread score of 30027 and physics score of 2012 indicate solid computational performance for a simulation title that may rely on physics calculations.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides four settings presets at each resolution: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 247 FPS average, which is exceptionally high and likely exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium at 1080p yields 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 and maximum of 201, offering a smooth experience with better visual fidelity. High at 1080p drops to 124 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold for fluid gameplay. Ultra at 1080p produces 118 FPS, which is nearly identical to High, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts. Low delivers 156 FPS, Medium 111 FPS (min 94, max 127), High 78 FPS, and Ultra 74 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra is only 4 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 33 FPS. This indicates that High and Ultra are close in performance, and Medium offers a substantial improvement over High. For 1440p gaming, Medium appears to be the sweet spot, providing over 100 FPS while maintaining better visuals than Low.

At 4K, the data shows a steeper performance curve. Low yields 82 FPS, Medium 58 FPS (min 49, max 66), High 41 FPS, and Ultra 39 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 2 FPS, while Medium to High is a 17 FPS drop. At this resolution, Low is the only preset that maintains above 60 FPS, and Medium is borderline at 58 FPS. Ultra at 39 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced interaction.

The best experience depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, High or Ultra both offer over 118 FPS, and the visual difference between them is likely minimal given the small FPS gap. At 1440p, Medium provides the best balance of performance and quality, with 111 FPS average and a minimum of 94 FPS ensuring no significant dips. At 4K, Low is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, and Medium at 58 FPS is close enough that users with adaptive sync displays might prefer it for better visuals. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as the 39 FPS average is below the playable threshold for most users.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Examining the scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck. At Low settings, the 1080p average is 247 FPS, which drops to 156 FPS at 1440p (a 36.8% reduction) and then to 82 FPS at 4K (a 66.8% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count rises. The GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is likely the limiting factor at higher resolutions, especially with the game's simulation elements that may require frequent texture reads.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute numbers: 175 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p (a 36.6% drop), and 58 FPS at 4K (a 66.9% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU's performance headroom at lower resolutions is not being fully utilized. The minimum FPS at Medium also scales accordingly: 149 at 1080p, 94 at 1440p, and 49 at 4K.

At High settings, the 1080p average is 124 FPS, dropping to 78 FPS at 1440p (a 37.1% reduction) and 41 FPS at 4K (a 66.9% reduction from 1080p). Ultra shows a similar trend: 118 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p (a 37.3% drop), and 39 FPS at 4K (a 66.9% drop). The nearly identical percentage reductions across all four settings presets strongly indicate that the GPU is the limiting component throughout the resolution range. The CPU's performance is sufficient to feed the GPU at all resolutions, but the GPU's compute capabilities fall off as pixel count increases.

The GPU's specifications support this conclusion. With 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, the RX 9060 has a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s. Its FP32 throughput is 21.43 TFLOPS. At 4K, the sheer number of pixels to process (8.3 million) overwhelms the GPU's rasterization capacity, especially when compared to 1080p's 2.1 million pixels. The 4K results of 39-82 FPS across settings reflect this workload increase.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1710 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the 57th percentile (1710/3002), meaning it outperforms 56.9% of all tested combinations while trailing 43.1%. This is a mid-pack ranking, which aligns with the GPU's percentile versus all GPUs at 59 and the CPU's percentile at 81.

The combo's ranking suggests that while the CPU is above average, the GPU holds the combination back from a higher position. The GPU's average benchmark score is 16014, with a percentile of 59. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (avgScore 16129, deltaPct -0.7), the AMD Radeon R9 370X (avgScore 15862, deltaPct 1), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (avgScore 15852, deltaPct 1), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (avgScore 15679, deltaPct 2.1). The RX 9060 trails the RTX 3060 Ti by 0.7% but leads the R9 370X and RX 7700 by 1% each.

The combo rank of 1710 indicates that in Pc Building Simulator specifically, many other pairings deliver higher frame rates. This is likely due to the game being relatively light on GPU demands at lower settings, allowing higher-end GPUs to shine, while the RX 9060's mid-tier performance caps the combo's potential. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores do not translate to a higher combo rank because the game appears to be GPU-limited at the tested settings, as evidenced by the resolution scaling analysis.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture (Navi 44 chip) using a 4 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. Memory operates at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed. The GPU includes 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 28 RT cores.

The GPU's memory configuration is notable for this game. With 8 GB of VRAM, the RX 9060 may face limitations at 4K Ultra settings, where texture data and frame buffers can exceed 8 GB. The measured 4K Ultra average of 39 FPS suggests the GPU is both compute-bound and potentially memory-bandwidth-limited. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is moderate, and at 4K with high settings, the GPU must move significantly more data per frame compared to 1080p.

The GPU's benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 17631 and a DirectX 12 score of 44, with Vulkan at 39476 in Geekbench. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3322. These scores position the GPU at the 59th percentile, indicating it is a mid-range performer. The FP32 throughput of 21.43 TFLOPS is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but insufficient for maintaining high frame rates at 4K in this title.

The GPU's power requirements are modest at 132 W TDP, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. It uses a single 8-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot form factor. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for data transfer, though the game's performance is more constrained by the GPU's compute and memory capabilities. The 4K results of 41 FPS at High and 39 FPS at Ultra indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU could likely push higher frame rates if the GPU were faster.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + AMD Radeon RX 9060 combo ranks 1710 out of 3002 tested combinations, placing it in the 57th percentile of all tested combos.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best experience at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Medium settings deliver 111 FPS average with a minimum of 94 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. High drops to 78 FPS, and Ultra is only slightly lower at 74 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29713, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, and 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129.

Q: Is the game CPU-limited or GPU-limited at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component at 4K. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are nearly identical across all settings (about 67% reduction), suggesting the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 247 FPS average, which is the highest measured result. Medium delivers 175 FPS, High 124 FPS, and Ultra 118 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 247 FPS, Medium produces 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 and maximum of 201, High produces 124 FPS, and Ultra produces 118 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, providing a range of 149-201 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 156 FPS, Medium at 111 FPS with a minimum of 94 and maximum of 127, High at 78 FPS, and Ultra at 74 FPS. The Medium preset again shows a range of 94-127 FPS, indicating stable performance with no severe dips below 94 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 82 FPS, Medium at 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 and maximum of 66, High at 41 FPS, and Ultra at 39 FPS. The Medium preset's range of 49-66 FPS shows that even at 4K, the combo can maintain playable frame rates with occasional dips below 50 FPS.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the difference between High and Ultra is minimal at all resolutions (6 FPS at 1080p, 4 FPS at 1440p, and 2 FPS at 4K), while the difference between Medium and High is substantial (51 FPS at 1080p, 33 FPS at 1440p, and 17 FPS at 4K). This suggests that Ultra settings offer little visual benefit over High for this game, while Medium provides a significant performance boost over High. The Low preset is the fastest in every resolution, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth the FPS gain at 1080p and 1440p, where Medium and High already exceed 78 FPS. At 4K, Low is the only preset that breaks 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for smooth gameplay at that resolution.