Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that stresses the system in a unique way, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X with the Intel Arc B370 produces results that are heavily constrained by the graphics processor. The data shows a clear pattern: the CPU is far more capable than the GPU, leading to a significant bottleneck at every resolution and setting. This pairing ranks near the bottom of the database, at 2761 out of 3002 tested combos, a position that reflects the Arc B370's very low performance percentile relative to all other GPUs, rather than any deficiency in the Ryzen 5 9600X.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system's performance collapses as resolution increases, pointing directly to the graphics card as the limiting factor. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 113 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 71 FPS, and at 3840x2160 at Low settings, it falls to 37 FPS. This scaling is not linear but steep, indicating that the GPU is running out of pixel processing power.

The pattern becomes even more telling when examining the High settings. At 1080p High, the average is 56 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 36 FPS, and at 4K High, it plummets to 19 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 4K at High settings is a 37 FPS drop, a reduction of roughly 66%. This severe scaling is characteristic of a GPU that is completely saturated, as the workload per frame increases with resolution and the Intel Arc B370 simply does not have the throughput to maintain playable frame rates.

This data suggests that the limiting component is unambiguously the GPU. The CPU, with its high single-thread and multi-thread scores, is not the bottleneck; otherwise, the FPS would remain more stable across resolutions. Instead, the FPS scales inversely with the number of pixels, which is the classic sign of a render-bound scenario. The Ryzen 5 9600X is likely idling while the Arc B370 struggles, making the resolution scaling a pure function of the graphics card's fill rate and shading power.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The data shows a significant performance hit when raising settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 113 on Low to 80 on Medium, then to 56 on High, and finally to 54 on Ultra. This represents a 59 FPS difference between the lowest and highest presets, indicating that the GPU is heavily impacted by the increased graphical load.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the primary bottleneck in this configuration?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 1253 and a geekbench singlecore score of 2923, demonstrates high processing power. However, the FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, from 113 FPS at 1080p Low to 37 FPS at 4K Low, which is a symptom of GPU limitations, not CPU processing power.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in raw performance?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are very close in performance, with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scoring 1186 (a delta of -0.2%), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scoring 1190 (a delta of -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scoring 1192 (a delta of -0.7%). This places the Arc B370 within a very narrow performance band, essentially tied with these older parts.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for playable frame rates?

A: According to the measured data, the only configuration that consistently exceeds 60 FPS is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 113 FPS. The 2560x1440 Low setting also provides a playable average of 71 FPS. For higher settings, 1080p Medium averages 80 FPS, but High and Ultra settings at 1080p fall to 56 and 54 FPS, respectively, which may be acceptable but are not smooth.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 9600X's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29713. Its nearest rivals are extremely close, with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scoring 29656 (a delta of 0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scoring 29868 (a delta of -0.5%). This indicates that the 9600X is statistically identical in performance to these other CPUs in general multi-threaded benchmarks.

Q: Does the game's genre affect the performance profile?

A: Yes, as a simulation game, Pc Building Simulator likely relies heavily on CPU logic for game state calculations, but the measured FPS data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has a passmark_physics score of 2012 and a passmark_multithread score of 30027, which are strong numbers. However, the FPS scaling with resolution proves that the rendering pipeline, handled by the GPU, is what holds the system back in this specific title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 plays the decisive role in this combo's performance, and its specifications paint a clear picture of its capabilities. It is based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 25 W TDP. The GPU's memory is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's DDR5 memory, with bandwidth that is "System Dependent." This is a fundamental limitation, as the GPU does not have its own dedicated high-bandwidth memory pool.

The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. While the boost clock is respectable, the number of execution units is the limiting factor. It has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units (TMUs), and only 20 render output units (ROPs). This low ROP count is particularly damaging for high-resolution rendering, as ROPs are responsible for pixel output. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, figures that are simply too low to drive modern resolutions at high settings.

The GPU's benchmark results confirm its weak standing. It has a single 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, which are over a decade old. This historical context is crucial: the Arc B370 is performing at a level comparable to legacy discrete GPUs, and its integrated nature means it shares power and thermal resources with the CPU. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system can only muster an average of 18 FPS, a direct result of the GPU's inability to handle the pixel fill and shading demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2761 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems in the database, a ranking that highlights the severe imbalance of this pairing. The rank is not a measure of the CPU's capability, but rather the overall system's performance in this specific game.

To understand this rank, one must look at the individual components. The CPU is a high performer, sitting in the 81st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 29713. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Ryzen 7 8845HS, are all within a 1% delta of its score. This is a top-tier processor. However, the GPU is in the 5th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 1184. The disparity between the CPU's 81st percentile and the GPU's 5th percentile is the reason for the low combo rank.

The combo rank is essentially determined by the weakest link, which is the GPU. The data shows that the system's performance in Pc Building Simulator is entirely capped by the Arc B370. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the combo rank to be higher, as the CPU would be the limiting factor and would still allow for decent frame rates in a simulation game. Instead, the rank reflects a GPU that cannot keep up with even the modest demands of this title, resulting in FPS figures that are only acceptable at the lowest settings and resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. This is a modern, powerful desktop CPU, and its benchmark scores confirm its capability. In this combo, however, its role is to feed the GPU, and it is vastly overqualified for that task.

The CPU's strong single-thread performance is evident in its scores: a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1253, a cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 2183.5, and a geekbench_singlecore score of 2923. These numbers indicate that the CPU has excellent per-core performance, which is important for game logic and physics. Its multi-threaded performance is also strong, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 17528.5 and a passmark_multithread score of 30027.

In Pc Building Simulator, the data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. If it were, we would see lower FPS at 1080p that does not improve much with lower settings. Instead, the FPS jumps from 54 at 1080p Ultra to 113 at 1080p Low, a change that is entirely due to the GPU workload. The CPU has the headroom to process the game's simulation logic, but the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to utilize that headroom. The CPU's l3 cache of 32 MB and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are more than sufficient for this title, and the 4 nm process node ensures high efficiency, but none of that matters when the Arc B370 is the output device.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across all settings and resolutions. The numbers show a consistent pattern of the GPU being the bottleneck, with performance dropping as resolution and settings increase.

At 1920x1080, the system is most capable. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 113 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS. High settings yield an average of 56 FPS, and Ultra settings produce an average of 54 FPS. This shows that the GPU can handle 1080p well at lower settings, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades significantly. Low settings average 71 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings average 50 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 58 FPS. High settings drop to an average of 36 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to an average of 34 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 37 FPS, showing a substantial hit from the increased graphical demands.

At 3840x2160, the system is essentially unplayable at higher settings. Low settings average 37 FPS, which is borderline. Medium settings average 26 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 30 FPS. High settings average 19 FPS, and Ultra settings average 18 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is not feasible with this GPU, as even Low settings cannot reach a consistent 60 FPS. The overall trend is clear: the Intel Arc B370 is a major limiting factor, and the Ryzen 5 9600X's performance is wasted in this configuration.