Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, measured with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, presents a clear case of a graphics-card-bound title at higher resolutions, while the CPU shows its strength at 1080p. The data indicates a wide performance envelope, from 68 FPS at 4K Ultra to 267 FPS at 1080p Low, with the combination ranking in the 79th percentile of all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior is the defining characteristic of this benchmark run. The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a significant load shift onto the GPU, with average frame rates dropping by more than half across all settings. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 206 at 1080p to 136 at 1440p, a 34% reduction, and then further to 71 at 4K, a 48% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is the primary limiting component as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced at Low settings. The average frame rate of 267 FPS at 1080p drops to 229 FPS at 1440p, a 14% decrease. However, moving to 4K Low yields 142 FPS, which is a 38% reduction from the 1440p result. This non-linear scaling suggests that while the GPU is still the main bottleneck at 4K, the CPU is also being pushed harder at the lower settings and resolutions, where the frame rate ceiling becomes more relevant.

Medium settings provide the most granular data, with min and max FPS recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 235 FPS with a range of 200 to 270 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 193 FPS with a range of 164 to 222 FPS. The 4K Medium result shows an average of 101 FPS with a range of 86 to 116 FPS. The spread between min and max frames at each resolution is roughly 30%, indicating that while the average performance is high, there is noticeable frame-time variance, particularly at lower resolutions where CPU overhead can cause spikes.

The data shows that at 1080p, the system is capable of delivering extremely high frame rates, often exceeding 200 FPS. This suggests that the Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is sufficient to keep the RTX 4070 Ti well-fed at this resolution. However, the 4K results, with averages between 68 and 142 FPS depending on settings, clearly demonstrate that the GPU's rendering throughput, not the CPU, is the limiting factor at higher pixel densities.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings is 136 FPS, with no min or max values recorded in the measured data.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 68, while at 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 203 FPS. This represents a 66.5% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the measured data shows a 64 FPS difference. At 1080p Low, the average is 267 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra, the average is 203 FPS. This indicates that the GPU has substantial headroom at 1080p, allowing for higher visual fidelity without a dramatic performance penalty.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum FPS is 164 and the maximum FPS is 222, with an average of 193 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 4K resolution?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The average frame rate at 4K High is 71 FPS, which is a 48% drop from the 1440p High result of 136 FPS. This significant decline with increased resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded in the entire benchmark set?

A: The highest average frame rate is 267 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average is 68 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the central component determining performance at higher resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the texture and asset loads in Pc Building Simulator, as evidenced by the relatively high average frame rates even at 4K. The GPU's clock speeds are listed as a base of 2310 MHz and a boost of 2610 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective. These clocks, combined with the Ada Lovelace architecture's 7680 shading units, allow for substantial rendering throughput.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44795. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45152, a 0.8% difference, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384, a 1.3% difference. In the context of this game, the RTX 4070 Ti's performance is clearly sufficient for high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show a more moderate performance level.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with settings. At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 68 at Ultra to 142 at Low, a 109% increase. This wide range indicates that the GPU's rendering load is heavily influenced by the graphical preset, with Ultra settings demanding significantly more from the 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability. The 4K Medium result of 101 FPS, with a min of 86 and max of 116, suggests that the GPU is operating near its limits at this resolution, with frame times showing some variability.

At 1440p, the GPU's performance is more comfortable, with averages ranging from 130 FPS at Ultra to 229 FPS at Low. The 1440p High result of 136 FPS is particularly noteworthy, as it is only 5 FPS lower than the 4K Medium result, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the jump from 1080p to 1440p without a massive performance hit. The data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti is a capable 1440p card, but its 4K performance is more modest, particularly with higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 4K displays, the Medium preset appears to be the most balanced choice. The 4K Medium result of 101 FPS average, with a min of 86 FPS, provides a playable experience that maintains smooth motion, whereas the High preset drops to 71 FPS and Ultra to 68 FPS, which may feel less fluid. The Low preset at 4K delivers 142 FPS, but the visual quality reduction is likely too significant for a simulation game where reading text and interface elements is important.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended starting point. The 1440p High result of 136 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 130 FPS, a marginal 4.4% reduction from High, making it a viable option for users with high-refresh-rate monitors who prioritize image quality. The 1440p Medium preset at 193 FPS is excellent for competitive play, but the visual difference from High may not be worth the extra frames for a simulation title.

For 1080p, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The 1080p Ultra result of 203 FPS is more than sufficient for any display, and the High preset at 206 FPS offers virtually no performance advantage. The data shows that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution, so users should maximize settings to get the best visual experience. The 1080p Medium preset at 235 FPS and Low at 267 FPS are unnecessary for most users, as the frame rate gains do not translate to a perceptibly smoother experience beyond 200 FPS.

In summary, the data suggests a settings hierarchy based on resolution: Medium for 4K, High or Ultra for 1440p, and Ultra for 1080p. The GPU's performance is robust enough to handle high settings at most resolutions, but 4K Ultra is the only configuration that falls below the 70 FPS average threshold, indicating a need to step down settings for that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset provides a detailed view of the system's performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS values are as follows: Low at 267 FPS, Medium at 235 FPS with a min of 200 and max of 270, High at 206 FPS, and Ultra at 203 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is minimal, at just 3 FPS, while the jump from Low to Medium is 32 FPS, and from Medium to High is 29 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low at 229 FPS, Medium at 193 FPS with a min of 164 and max of 222, High at 136 FPS, and Ultra at 130 FPS. The scaling here is more pronounced, with a 93 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. The transition from Medium to High at 1440p represents a 57 FPS drop, which is the largest single-setting jump in the entire dataset, indicating that High settings introduce significantly more GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low at 142 FPS, Medium at 101 FPS with a min of 86 and max of 116, High at 71 FPS, and Ultra at 68 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 41 FPS, from Medium to High is 30 FPS, and from High to Ultra is only 3 FPS. This last difference suggests that the Ultra preset at 4K is not much more demanding than High, but both are significantly more demanding than Medium.

The min and max FPS data for Medium settings at all three resolutions shows a consistent pattern of frame time variance. At 1080p, the range is 70 FPS (200 to 270), at 1440p, the range is 58 FPS (164 to 222), and at 4K, the range is 30 FPS (86 to 116). This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the consistent bottleneck, reducing the impact of CPU-related frame spikes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X plays a crucial role in determining the upper frame rate limits at lower resolutions. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, the CPU has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s provide adequate data throughput for this simulation game. The CPU's benchmark scores include a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2092 and a single-core score of 204, along with a Geekbench multicore score of 8899 and single-core score of 1593.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 84th among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34260, places it near the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, 0.1% delta) and the AMD EPYC 4244P (34220, 0.1% delta), while being slightly behind the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333, -0.2% delta). In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's performance is most evident at 1080p, where the system achieves an average of 267 FPS at Low settings. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls and simulation data to maintain very high FPS.

However, the CPU's influence diminishes as resolution increases. The 4K results, even at Low settings (142 FPS), are significantly lower than the 1080p Low results, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The CPU's 16 threads are likely sufficient for the game's simulation logic, as the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (267 to 229 FPS, a 14% drop) is less severe than the scaling from 1440p to 4K (229 to 142 FPS, a 38% drop). This pattern confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The data shows that the Ryzen 7 3700X is well-matched to the RTX 4070 Ti for this game. At 1080p, the CPU allows the GPU to reach its full potential, while at 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting component. The CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by the Geekbench single-core score of 1593, is adequate for the game's logic, but the multicore capabilities are not heavily stressed, as evidenced by the relatively consistent frame rates across settings at each resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 771st out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the system in the top 20.7% of all configurations, which is a strong result given the CPU's 2019 release date and the GPU's 2023 release date. The rank indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for the game, with the GPU providing the bulk of the performance in this GPU-bound title.

The combo's rank is likely driven by the RTX 4070 Ti's strong 4K and 1440p performance, as well as the Ryzen 7 3700X's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44795, is a key contributor to the combo's overall position. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking, with an average score of 34260, also helps, but its impact on the game's performance is less critical due to the GPU-bound nature of the title at higher resolutions.

In the context of the entire database, a rank of 771 out of 3723 means that the majority of tested combos (approximately 79.3%) perform worse than this configuration. The system is capable of delivering smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, and playable 4K performance at medium settings. The data shows that the combo is well-suited for a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, where the focus is on system interaction rather than fast-paced action, and the frame rates achieved are more than adequate for the genre. The combination's strengths lie in its consistency across resolutions, with no major performance bottlenecks apparent in the measured data.