Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptionally high framerates in Pc Building Simulator, ranking 12th out of 3002 tested hardware combos. This pairing of a 6-core Zen 5 processor with NVIDIA's flagship Blackwell GPU produces triple-digit average FPS at every resolution tested, with even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K maintaining an 89 FPS average. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at lower resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps the simulation's logic from becoming a bottleneck even at high framerates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using TSMC's 4 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This processor supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

Benchmark results show the 9600X's character: a single-thread score of 1253 in 3dmark and 2183.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core, alongside a multi-thread score of 17528.5 in Cinebench R23. The processor's 3dmark scores scale from 2456 with 2 threads to 7590 with max threads, indicating that the 6-core design provides solid scaling for threaded workloads. The passmark single-thread score of 4570 and multithread score of 30027 place this CPU in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29713.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is primarily handling the simulation logic, part compatibility checks, and system configuration calculations. The game's framerate data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 460 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all tests. This extreme throughput suggests that the 9600X's strong single-core performance, evidenced by its 3dmark 2-thread score of 2456, is sufficient to feed the simulation's logic at very high rates. The 9600X's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, scores 0.2% higher on average (29656 vs 29713), while the Ryzen 7 7840H trails by 0.5% (29868 vs 29713). These deltas are negligible, meaning the 9600X's performance is squarely in line with its peers for this type of workload.

The CPU's 12 threads handle the game's background tasks without issue. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU is most taxed, the 9600X still maintains an 89 FPS average, indicating that even at high resolution, the processor is not the limiting factor. The fact that 1080p Low produces 460 FPS, while 1080p Ultra produces 270 FPS, shows that the CPU can push framerates far beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings. The 9600X's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with its benchmark scores, positions it as a capable partner for even the most powerful GPUs in this simulation-heavy title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a massive GPU built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, featuring the GB202 chip manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. The GPU is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, translating to 28 Gbps effective.

The RTX 5090 D's compute specifications are substantial: 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance reaches 104.8 TFLOPS. The GPU has a 575 W TDP and requires a 950 W suggested PSU, connecting via PCIe 5.0 x16. Benchmark results include a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 310674, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376915. The passmark G3D score is 44065, and the GPU compute score is 28396.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU is responsible for rendering the 3D workshop environment, PC components, and case visuals. The measured FPS data shows the RTX 5090 D's raw capability: at 1080p Low, it delivers 460 FPS average, and at 1080p Medium, it maintains 402 FPS average. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77712, places it near competitors like the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (which scores 1.1% higher at 76904) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (which trails by 1.6% at 78940). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 2.4% higher at 79605, but these deltas are within a small margin.

The GPU's 32 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Pc Building Simulator's modest texture requirements, even at 4K Ultra settings. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 89 FPS average, while 4K High achieves 94 FPS and 4K Medium reaches 133 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU's raw compute power, not memory bandwidth or capacity, is the determining factor at high resolutions. The RTX 5090 D's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance allows it to handle the game's rendering loads effortlessly, as evidenced by the 460 FPS at 1080p Low where the GPU is essentially unconstrained.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear resolution scaling patterns. At 1080p, the system achieves 460 FPS average on Low settings, 402 FPS on Medium, 284 FPS on High, and 270 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the framerates drop to 358 FPS on Low, 254 FPS on Medium, 179 FPS on High, and 171 FPS on Ultra. At 4K (3840x2160), the averages fall to 187 FPS on Low, 133 FPS on Medium, 94 FPS on High, and 89 FPS on Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low shows a drop from 460 FPS to 358 FPS, a 22% reduction. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the framerate drops from 358 FPS to 187 FPS, a 48% reduction. This pattern continues across settings: 1080p High to 1440p High drops from 284 FPS to 179 FPS (37% reduction), and 1440p High to 4K High drops from 179 FPS to 94 FPS (47% reduction). The Ultra preset shows similar scaling: 270 FPS at 1080p, 171 FPS at 1440p (37% drop), and 89 FPS at 4K (48% drop from 1440p).

These scaling percentages indicate that the system is GPU-bound across all resolutions. The framerate drops are consistent with the increasing pixel count: 1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p. The fact that the framerate reductions closely mirror pixel count increases, rather than being steeper, suggests that the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck at any resolution. The 9600X's strong single-thread performance, as shown by its 3dmark single-thread score of 1253, keeps the simulation logic processing at rates that exceed the GPU's rendering capabilities.

The limiting component analysis is clear: at lower resolutions, the GPU is the primary constraint, while at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes even more dominant. The 1080p Low result of 460 FPS shows the absolute ceiling of the CPU-GPU combination in this game, while 4K Ultra at 89 FPS demonstrates the GPU's rendering workload at maximum settings. The data indicates that neither component is severely bottlenecked, but the GPU's workload scales predictably with resolution, confirming it as the limiting factor in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves 402 FPS average with a minimum of 342 FPS and maximum of 462 FPS. This framerate is more than sufficient for any display, and the minimum FPS of 342 ensures smooth performance even during intense scenes. At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 254 with a minimum of 216, which remains well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors.

The High preset provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining excellent performance. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 284, which is still extremely high. At 1440p High, the average FPS drops to 179, which is still suitable for high-refresh gaming. At 4K High, the average FPS is 94, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Ultra preset shows 270 FPS at 1080p, 171 FPS at 1440p, and 89 FPS at 4K, representing the maximum visual fidelity at the cost of approximately 5-6% performance versus High.

The Low preset offers the highest framerates, with 460 FPS at 1080p and 187 FPS at 4K, but the visual quality reduction is significant. For most users, Medium at 1440p or High at 1080p provides the optimal experience. The Medium preset's minimum FPS data (available for all resolutions) shows consistent performance: 342 FPS at 1080p, 216 FPS at 1440p, and 113 FPS at 4K. These minimum FPS values indicate stable frame delivery without severe drops. The Ultra preset, while offering the best visuals, provides diminishing returns in performance relative to High, with only a 5% average FPS difference at 1080p (270 vs 284) but a 5% difference at 4K (89 vs 94) as well.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combination in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The data shows that 1440p Medium provides an excellent experience with 254 FPS average and a minimum of 216 FPS. For 4K gaming, the High preset at 94 FPS average is the recommended choice, as it balances visual quality with smooth performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 9600X compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29713, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29656), 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868), 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT (29879), and 0.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955). These differences are minimal, indicating comparable performance across these processors.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM necessary for Pc Building Simulator?

A: The game's requirements are modest, and the measured FPS data shows that the GPU's rendering performance, not VRAM capacity, is the limiting factor. The 32 GB VRAM provides significant headroom, but the framerate scaling across resolutions indicates that compute performance drives the results.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 4K, the High preset delivers 94 FPS average, while the Ultra preset delivers 89 FPS average, representing a 5.3% performance decrease for the Ultra settings. This is a small difference, suggesting that Ultra settings are viable for users prioritizing visual quality.

Q: Can this system achieve 144 Hz at 4K in Pc Building Simulator?

A: No, the maximum average FPS at 4K is 187 FPS on Low settings, but the High preset at 4K only reaches 94 FPS average. To achieve 144 Hz at 4K, users would need to use Medium settings, which provide 133 FPS average, or accept lower visual quality.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with the Ultra preset?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 270 FPS average. This is an extremely high framerate that exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all gaming monitors, indicating that the CPU-GPU combination is more than capable for 1080p gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), with 12 total data points. The Medium preset includes minimum and maximum FPS values, while other presets only have average FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 460 FPS average
• Medium: 402 FPS average, 342 FPS minimum, 462 FPS maximum
• High: 284 FPS average
• Ultra: 270 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 358 FPS average
• Medium: 254 FPS average, 216 FPS minimum, 292 FPS maximum
• High: 179 FPS average
• Ultra: 171 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 187 FPS average
• Medium: 133 FPS average, 113 FPS minimum, 153 FPS maximum
• High: 94 FPS average
• Ultra: 89 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step reduces framerates by approximately 35-50% depending on settings. At 1080p, the system operates at framerates far beyond display capabilities. At 1440p, the system maintains high refresh rates across all settings. At 4K, the system provides playable framerates on Medium and above, with the Medium preset offering the best balance at 133 FPS average. The minimum FPS values for the Medium preset across all resolutions (342 at 1080p, 216 at 1440p, 113 at 4K) indicate stable performance without significant frame drops, which is notable for a simulation game with potentially complex scenes. The overall combination rank of 12 out of 3002 places this system in the top 0.4% of tested configurations, confirming its high-end positioning.