Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, presents an interesting workload that scales significantly with both resolution and graphical settings. The measured data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B570 combination reveals a component pairing that behaves differently across the spectrum of display resolutions, with the GPU clearly becoming the primary constraint as pixel count increases, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance ensures it is never the bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the Intel Arc B570 as the limiting factor in this configuration. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an average of 192 FPS, which is an exceptionally high figure for a simulation game and indicates that the CPU is feeding frames well beyond the GPU's needs. However, when moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset, the average drops to 121 FPS, a substantial 37% reduction. Continuing to 3840x2160 at Low, the average falls to 63 FPS, another 48% decrease from the 1440p result. This pattern of roughly halving frame rates with each major resolution jump is a classic symptom of a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth of the graphics card become the dominant factors.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced at higher graphical presets. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate at 1080p is 91 FPS. This drops to 58 FPS at 1440p and then to 30 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Ultra is a 67% reduction, which is a steeper decline than the 67% drop seen at Low settings (192 to 63). This suggests that the combination of high resolution and high-quality effects, particularly those that stress the GPU's shading units and memory subsystem, amplifies the performance penalty. The data shows that the Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title, but the sheer pixel workload at 4K overwhelms the GPU's compute capabilities, leading to sub-60 FPS averages across all presets.

Interestingly, the relative performance drop from 1440p to 4K is less severe at Ultra (58 to 30 FPS, a 48% drop) compared to the drop from 1080p to 1440p (91 to 58 FPS, a 36% drop). This indicates that the game's engine becomes increasingly bottlenecked by the GPU's raw throughput at 4K, rather than by memory bandwidth alone. The measured data consistently shows that 4K is not a viable target for smooth gameplay with this combo, as even the Low preset only achieves a 63 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the baseline for acceptable performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation), plays a pivotal role in determining the overall experience in Pc Building Simulator. Its specifications include a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. The GPU is equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. These specifications position the Arc B570 as a mid-range part, and the benchmark data for this game reflects that positioning, with the GPU's percentile rank being 65 compared to all other GPUs.

The memory configuration is particularly relevant in this simulation game. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the textures and assets used at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at those resolutions. However, the 160-bit bus width and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth become a limiting factor at 4K. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings shows an average of 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. This frame time variance suggests that the GPU is struggling to maintain consistent performance, likely due to memory bandwidth constraints when pulling large textures for the high-resolution output.

The GPU's raw compute performance, rated at 11.52 TFLOPS FP32, is moderate by modern standards. In this game, the scaling from Low to Ultra presets at 1080p shows a 53% reduction in average FPS (192 to 91). This is a significant performance cost for the visual improvements offered by the higher presets, which typically include more detailed shadows, reflections, and post-processing effects. The Arc B570's 18 ray tracing cores are present, but this game does not appear to rely on ray tracing based on the performance deltas, which are more consistent with traditional rasterization workload scaling. The GPU's 80 ROPs are responsible for the final pixel output, and their throughput at 200.0 GPixel/s is clearly the limiting factor at 4K, where the pixel count is over four times that of 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance for this combo is found at the Medium preset for most users. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset yields an average of 136 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in complex scenes. This is a 42% improvement over the High preset's 96 FPS average, while still providing a significant upgrade in visual fidelity over the Low preset's 192 FPS, which may look overly simplistic. The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot, as it keeps the frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold and maintains a consistent frame pacing, as indicated by the 115 FPS minimum.

For users with 1440p monitors, the Medium preset is also the recommended choice. It achieves an average of 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS, which is comfortably playable and maintains the smoothness expected from a simulation title. While the High preset at 1440p produces a 61 FPS average, the Medium preset offers a 41% higher frame rate with only a modest reduction in visual effects. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with a 58 FPS average, dips below the 60 FPS target and is not recommended for consistent smoothness.

At 4K resolution, the situation is more constrained. The data shows that no preset achieves a 60 FPS average. The Low preset comes closest with 63 FPS, but this is a marginal pass and may suffer from frame drops in busy scenes. The Medium preset at 4K produces a 45 FPS average, which is playable for a turn-based or management simulation but may feel sluggish. Given the data, the recommendation for 4K is to use the Low preset if frame rate is the priority, or to accept the Medium preset's 45 FPS for better visuals. The High and Ultra presets at 4K, with 32 and 30 FPS averages respectively, are below the threshold for comfortable gameplay and should be avoided unless the user prioritizes visuals over motion smoothness.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average frame rate is 136 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The data indicates that 4K gaming is not ideal. The best average at 3840x2160 is 63 FPS on Low settings, while Medium drops to 45 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556. It is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750, 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon R9 M390X.

Q: What is the CPU's role in the performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides sufficient processing power to achieve 192 FPS on Low settings, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor even at this resolution.

Q: What is the best resolution to play this game with this hardware?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the best resolution. It allows for the highest frame rates across all settings, with even the Ultra preset achieving a 91 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS standard.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from Low to Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 121 FPS on Low to 58 FPS on Ultra, representing a 52% reduction in performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), provides the processing foundation for this system. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are critical for feeding the GPU with game data. In Pc Building Simulator, a game that simulates PC component interactions, the CPU's multi-threaded performance is likely utilized for game logic, physics, and AI calculations.

The benchmark data for the CPU shows a strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13184 and a single-core score of 1499. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6858 further emphasizes its parallel processing strength. The CPU's percentile rank is 79 compared to all other CPUs, placing it in the upper tier of processors. Its average benchmark score of 27578 is identical to that of the Intel Core i5-12600K, with a deltaPct of 0. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, while being 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X.

In the context of this game, the CPU's performance is more than adequate. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (192 FPS) suggests that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is more stressed, the 91 FPS average indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700X can keep up with the Arc B570's output. The CPU's 65-watt TDP and 7 nm process node (TSMC) make it an efficient choice, but its performance headroom in this game is clear. The data shows that the system is consistently GPU-bound, meaning that upgrading the graphics card would yield more significant performance gains than upgrading the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 192 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the dataset. The Medium preset produces an average of 136 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS, indicating good frame consistency. The High preset yields an average of 96 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 91 FPS. All 1080p presets maintain an average above 90 FPS, making this resolution the most suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease but remain largely playable. The Low preset achieves an average of 121 FPS. The Medium preset produces an average of 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS, which is still smooth. The High preset yields an average of 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, dipping slightly below the 60 FPS mark, indicating that the GPU is beginning to struggle with the higher pixel count and effects.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset is the only one that manages an average above 60 FPS, at 63 FPS. The Medium preset produces an average of 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS, showing noticeable frame drops. The High preset averages 32 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 30 FPS, both of which are below the threshold for comfortable gameplay. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combination in this game, as the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B570 combination is ranked 2402 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower half of all tested configurations, indicating that while it is capable of running the game, there are many other hardware pairings that offer superior performance. The rank of 2402 suggests that this combo is not optimized for this specific game, likely due to the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, which is a significant factor in the game's benchmark results.

Despite the low overall rank, the combo performs adequately at 1080p and 1440p, as the measured FPS data shows. The rank is likely influenced by the fact that many other tested combos include higher-end GPUs that can handle 4K resolution more effectively. The CPU's performance is strong, but the GPU holds the combo back in the overall standings. The data indicates that the Arc B570 is a mid-range GPU, and its performance in this game reflects that, with the system being well-suited for 1080p gaming but not for higher resolutions. The combo's rank of 2402 out of 3002 means that 600 other combos perform worse, but it also implies that the majority of tested systems offer better frame rates, particularly at 1440p and 4K.