Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a dominant performance profile in PC Building Simulator, showing that this simulation title is far more forgiving on hardware than modern AAA shooters. The data reveals a combination that scales exceptionally well with resolution, maintaining playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, while the CPU overhead becomes the primary bottleneck only at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but demonstrates a healthy balance between the CPU and GPU. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 347.2 at 1920x1080 to 136.6 at 3840x2160, a reduction of roughly 60%. This is a substantial decline, but the absolute numbers remain high enough that even the 4K result is far above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The scaling curve is consistent across all settings. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings drops the average from 130.7 FPS to 65.9 FPS, a 49.6% decrease. The same resolution jump at Medium settings sees a decline from 186 FPS to 93.7 FPS, again a near-halving of performance. This linear relationship between resolution and frame rate indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at these higher resolutions, with the 12 GB VRAM buffer and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth being sufficient to avoid memory-related stutters.

At 1080p, the picture changes. The jump from Ultra (196.5 FPS) to Low (347.2 FPS) is massive, suggesting that the CPU begins to feel the strain at lower resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not a weak processor, but the data shows that the GPU is not being fully utilized when the resolution drops. This is classic CPU-bound behavior: the graphics card has enough headroom to render frames faster, but the processor cannot feed it data quickly enough.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5800X is a Zen 3 (Vermeer) part with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23571 and a single-core score of 3327. In the context of PC Building Simulator, the CPU's role is significant but not overwhelming. The game's logic, which involves managing components and simulating a PC build, relies on single-threaded performance for the core simulation loop, but the multi-threaded scores indicate that background tasks can be handled without issue.

The data shows that the CPU is the bottleneck at 1080p. At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 196.5, which is likely close to the limit of what the CPU can sustain given the game's simulation overhead. The 3dmark single-thread score of 943 and the Passmark single-thread score of 3445 suggest that the processor is capable, but the frame rates at 1080p Low (347.2 FPS) are far above what a monitor can typically display, making the CPU limitation irrelevant in practice.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5800X holds its own. It sits 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600KF in average benchmark scores. This consistency means that users upgrading from those parts will see no meaningful performance difference in this game, though the 5800X's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 support provide a solid foundation for the RTX 4070 SUPER.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER is the star of the show, providing the raw rendering power that dominates this game. With a boost clock of 2475 MHz and a memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective), the GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is more than adequate for a simulation title. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which explains why the frame rates remain high even at 4K.

The GPU's benchmark results reinforce its strength. The Passmark G3D score of 29995 places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, and it is only 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 in average score. The data shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER is never the limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rate drops from 136.6 FPS at Low to 63.5 FPS at Ultra are driven by the increasing shading and texture workloads, not by any VRAM or bandwidth shortfall.

At 1440p, the GPU is still the dominant component, with the Ultra preset achieving 122.4 FPS. This is a strong result for a game that does not rely on ray tracing or advanced effects. The GPU's 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are present, but the game's rendering workload is simple enough that the standard shading units (7168) are doing most of the work.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X sufficient for this game at 4K?

A: Yes. The data shows that at 4K High settings, the average FPS is 65.9, which is above the 60 FPS target. The CPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution, as the frame rate is primarily dictated by the GPU's rendering capabilities.

Q: How much better is the RTX 4070 SUPER than the RTX A6000 in this game?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER is effectively tied with the RTX A6000, being only 0.2% behind it in average benchmark scores. In game, the measured FPS results are purely a function of the GPU's architecture and clock speeds, which are comparable.

Q: What settings should I use for a 1440p monitor?

A: The data shows that Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce 122.4 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. If you prefer even higher frame rates, Medium settings deliver 186 FPS, but the visual difference in this simulation game is likely minimal.

Q: Does the 5800X bottleneck the 4070 SUPER at 1080p?

A: The data suggests a mild CPU limitation at 1080p. At Low settings, the average FPS is 347.2, which is extremely high, but the scaling from Low to Ultra (a 43% drop) is more pronounced than at higher resolutions, indicating that the CPU is nearing its limit.

Q: Is 12 GB of VRAM enough for 4K in this game?

A: The measured data shows that 4K Ultra achieves 63.5 FPS with no min FPS reported, indicating that the 12 GB buffer is sufficient. The game does not appear to tax VRAM heavily, as the bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is also adequate.

Q: How does this combo compare to the Intel Core i5-12600KF with the same GPU?

A: The 5800X is 0.8% ahead of the i5-12600KF in average CPU benchmarks. In game, this translates to a negligible difference, as the frame rates are likely identical given the same GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 296th out of 1769 tested combos in PC Building Simulator. This places it in the top 17% of all configurations, which is a strong result for a mid-range to high-end pairing. The rank reflects the balance between the 84th percentile CPU and the 84th percentile GPU, both of which are above average but not top-tier.

The ranking suggests that there are many configurations that outperform this one, likely those with newer or more expensive components. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience at any resolution. The fact that it ranks 296th out of 1769 confirms the game's scalability, as even lower-ranked combos may still achieve playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 196.5 FPS, which is ideal for a 144Hz monitor. The Medium preset at 291.2 FPS offers diminishing returns unless you have a 240Hz or higher display, making Ultra the best choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the High preset at 130.7 FPS is the sweet spot for most users, providing a perfect balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 122.4 FPS is also viable, but the slight drop in frame rate is not worth the marginal visual improvement in a game where the graphics are not demanding. For 4K, the High preset at 65.9 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays above 60 FPS, while Ultra dips to 63.5 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are as follows: Low settings achieve 347.2 FPS, Medium settings hit 291.2 FPS, High settings deliver 203 FPS, and Ultra settings reach 196.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 43.4% reduction, showing that the game's higher presets have a moderate impact on performance.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low settings average 260.6 FPS, Medium settings average 186 FPS, High settings average 130.7 FPS, and Ultra settings average 122.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 53%, indicating that the increased pixel count amplifies the cost of higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low settings achieve 136.6 FPS, Medium settings hit 93.7 FPS, High settings deliver 65.9 FPS, and Ultra settings reach 63.5 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal (3.6%), suggesting that the Ultra preset offers little benefit over High at 4K, making High the more efficient choice for maintaining a stable frame rate.