Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a combination that targets high-refresh 1440p and capable 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator. Measured data shows this combo ranks 363rd out of 1769 tested combinations, placing it in the upper tier of the database. The following analysis breaks down resolution scaling, settings behavior, and the individual roles of the CPU and GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS across resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 205.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 148.7 FPS, and at 4K High it falls to 75.6 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 4K at High settings is more than half, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K. At Low settings, the same resolution steps go from 266.9 to 228.9 to 156 FPS. The smaller absolute drop at Low settings suggests that the CPU is able to keep up, but the GPU still becomes the limiting factor at 4K even on Low.

Medium settings show 233 FPS at 1080p, 201.1 at 1440p, and 106.8 at 4K. Ultra settings yield 201.4, 139.6, and 70.6 respectively. The gap between 1080p and 4K widens as settings increase, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher presets. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance may be the ceiling, as the FPS does not scale linearly with GPU load. The 4K Ultra result of 70.6 FPS is still playable, but the jump from Medium to Ultra at 4K costs 36.2 FPS, a significant trade-off for visual fidelity.

The data also shows that the 1440p results are consistently strong. At 1440p Ultra, the combo still produces 139.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth simulation gameplay. The 1080p numbers are all above 200 FPS, meaning the CPU is not a bottleneck at that resolution for any preset. The scaling pattern points to the GPU as the primary limiter at 4K, while the CPU holds its own at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 363 out of 1769 places it in the top 21% of all tested combinations. This is a strong showing, but not elite. The CPU's average benchmark score is 28631, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-12600 scores 28654, a delta of -0.1%, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28591, a delta of +0.1%. The AMD EPYC 7203P scores 28583, a delta of +0.2%. The 3700X is effectively tied with these processors, meaning the CPU choice is not a differentiator in this game.

The GPU, on the other hand, has a more distinct position. The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score is 53610, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489) and 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (52086). The GPU sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 85th percentile. This suggests that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, and the overall combo rank is likely driven more by the GPU than the CPU.

The deltaPct values from the nearest rivals show that the CPU is a mid-pack performer, while the GPU is a top-tier part. In a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, where the CPU handles game logic and the GPU renders the interface and 3D previews, the balance is acceptable. The combo's rank of 363 out of 1769 is respectable, but users looking for a higher rank would need a stronger CPU, such as a newer generation part.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, all presets deliver over 200 FPS, so the choice is purely visual. Ultra at 1080p gives 201.4 FPS, which is more than enough for any display. At 1440p, Ultra yields 139.6 FPS, High 148.7, Medium 201.1, and Low 228.9. For a simulation game, the difference between High and Ultra is minor, and both are well above 60 FPS. Medium offers a significant FPS boost with only a modest visual penalty, making it a good choice for high-refresh 1440p monitors.

At 4K, the situation is more nuanced. Ultra produces 70.6 FPS, High 75.6, Medium 106.8, and Low 156. The jump from High to Medium is 31.2 FPS, which is substantial. For a game that is not fast-paced, 70 FPS is playable, but 106.8 FPS provides a smoother experience. The recommendation for 4K is Medium, as it balances visual quality and frame rate. Low at 4K still gives 156 FPS, but the visual downgrade may be noticeable. If the user prioritizes frame rate over fidelity, Low is an option, but Medium is the sweet spot.

For 1440p, High is the recommended preset, as it offers 148.7 FPS with good visuals. Ultra is only 9.1 FPS slower, so users with high-refresh monitors can choose either. At 1080p, any preset works, but Ultra is the best visual experience without sacrificing performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: The measured average is 70.6 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to the Intel Core i5-12600 in average benchmark score?

A: The 3700X scores 28631, while the i5-12600 scores 28654, a delta of -0.1%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and type?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 363rd out of 1769.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The boost clock is 4.40 GHz.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The launch MSRP is 999 USD.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 2295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2550 MHz. The GPU has 10240 shading units, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores, all built on a 5 nm process. These specifications are more than sufficient for Pc Building Simulator, which is not a graphically demanding title. The 16 GB VRAM is overkill for this game, but it ensures headroom for future titles or heavy modding.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 53610 places it in the 88th percentile. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 2.9% ahead of the RTX 5070 Ti. In practice, the GPU is the reason the combo can achieve 4K Medium at 106.8 FPS. The high memory bandwidth helps with texture streaming in the simulation's 3D views, and the boost clock of 2550 MHz ensures consistent frame delivery. The GPU's TDP is 320 W, which is typical for a high-end card, and it requires a 700 W PSU.

The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully utilized, and the CPU becomes the bottleneck. This is a common pattern for high-end GPUs paired with mid-range CPUs. The GPU's performance is strong enough to handle the game at any resolution, but the CPU holds it back at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 3700X is a Zen 2 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The L3 cache is 32 MB, and the CPU supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. The CPU's average benchmark score is 28631, placing it in the 85th percentile. It is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-12600, with a delta of -0.1%, and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT by 0.1%.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU handles the simulation logic, which is often single-threaded. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz is adequate for this task, and the 8 cores provide plenty of parallelism for background processes. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23, is 2694, which is moderate. The multi-core score of 19087 shows that the CPU can handle heavy multi-threaded workloads, but the game likely does not stress all cores.

The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 266.9, which is high but not exceptional. This suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, as the GPU is capable of much higher frame rates. The CPU's performance is sufficient for 1440p and 4K, where the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The 3700X is a capable processor for this game, but it is not a top-tier part. Users seeking higher FPS at 1080p would benefit from a newer CPU with better single-thread performance. However, for the target resolutions of 1440p and 4K, the CPU is adequate.