Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 to deliver a mid-pack result in Pc Building Simulator, ranking 543rd out of 1769 tested combinations. The measured frame rates show a configuration that is heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions but shifts to a more balanced workload as resolution increases. The data indicates a system capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra remains a demanding target.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The processor's standout feature is its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for a desktop part and directly benefits simulation titles that often rely on large datasets.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 83rd percentile of all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 26574. In single-threaded workloads, it scores 884 in 3dmark_single_thread and 1426 in Cinebench R20 single-core, while multi-threaded performance reaches 7299 in 3dmark_16_threads and 10106 in Cinebench R20 multicore. The nearest rivals show a tightly clustered group: the AMD EPYC 8024P trails by 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i9-11900K matches at 0.1 percent ahead, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 leads by 0.2 percent, and the Intel Core i9-12900HK sits 0.4 percent ahead.

For Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is evident in the frame rate scaling. At 1080p Low, the combination hits 328.4 FPS, which is nearly three times the 4K Ultra result. This wide spread suggests the processor is feeding the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions, where the simulation's logic and cache-sensitive operations dominate. The 8-core configuration with 16 threads provides ample parallelism for the game's background simulation tasks, while the high clock speed ensures responsive single-threaded performance for UI interactions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. It features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1440 MHz with a boost clock of 1710 MHz, and memory operates at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The card includes 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines, with 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores.

GPU benchmarks show the RTX 3080 in the 80th percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 35787. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro Duo at 0.2 percent ahead, the AMD Radeon 880M at 0.4 percent behind, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE at 0.9 percent ahead, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile at 1 percent behind. The PassMark G3D score of 25086 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's impact becomes apparent when moving from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Ultra, the system reaches 165.4 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 55.6 FPS. This 66 percent reduction in frame rate at four times the pixel count shows the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 10 GB VRAM allocation is sufficient for the game's textures, and the high memory bandwidth helps maintain consistent frame pacing even when the simulation renders multiple system components simultaneously.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions. At Low settings, the system produces 328.4 FPS at 1080p, 221.7 FPS at 1440p, and 117.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a 32 percent drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 64 percent drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is nearly linear with pixel count, which indicates the GPU is the primary constraint even at Low settings.

At Medium settings, the numbers are 247.7 FPS at 1080p, 158 FPS at 1440p, and 84.5 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36 percent, while 4K is 66 percent below 1080p. High settings show 178.9 FPS at 1080p, 112.2 FPS at 1440p, and 55.6 FPS at 4K, with drops of 37 percent and 69 percent respectively. Ultra settings follow a similar trend: 165.4 FPS at 1080p, 104.2 FPS at 1440p, and 55.6 FPS at 4K, representing a 37 percent and 66 percent reduction.

The consistent pattern across all settings suggests that the RTX 3080 is the bottleneck when resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-threaded performance and large cache allow it to keep pace with the GPU, resulting in very high frame rates. As resolution climbs, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor, and the frame rate drops accordingly. The fact that 4K Ultra and 4K High both produce exactly 55.6 FPS is notable, as it suggests the game may be hitting a CPU-imposed ceiling at that resolution, regardless of GPU load.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The complete measured frame rate data is as follows. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 328.4 FPS, Medium yields 247.7 FPS, High achieves 178.9 FPS, and Ultra reaches 165.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 163 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High (68.8 FPS). At 2560x1440, Low produces 221.7 FPS, Medium yields 158 FPS, High achieves 112.2 FPS, and Ultra reaches 104.2 FPS. The spread here is 117.5 FPS, with the drop from Low to Medium (63.7 FPS) being the most significant. At 3840x2160, Low produces 117.4 FPS, Medium yields 84.5 FPS, High achieves 55.6 FPS, and Ultra matches at 55.6 FPS. The spread is 61.8 FPS, and notably, High and Ultra produce identical results.

The data shows diminishing returns from settings changes at higher resolutions. At 1080p, moving from High to Ultra costs only 13.5 FPS, while at 1440p the same change costs 8 FPS. At 4K, there is no cost at all between High and Ultra, as both produce 55.6 FPS. This suggests that at 4K, the system is constrained by something other than the graphics settings, likely the CPU's ability to process the simulation logic at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 543rd out of 1769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This places the combo in the 69th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 31 percent of combinations perform better in this specific game. The rank is notable given the components' individual standings: the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile and the GPU in the 80th percentile, yet the combination underperforms relative to those positions.

This discrepancy suggests that Pc Building Simulator does not scale perfectly with the strengths of this hardware. The game's simulation nature likely benefits more from certain CPU characteristics than others, and the RTX 3080's high-end feature set may be underutilized. The 543rd rank indicates that many combinations with less powerful individual components achieve better results in this specific title, possibly due to different architectural trade-offs or driver optimizations.

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU individually do not directly translate to game performance. For instance, the Intel Core i9-11900K matches the 5800X3D's benchmark score within 0.1 percent, but its in-game performance with the same GPU could differ. Similarly, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE sits 0.9 percent ahead of the RTX 3080 in average benchmark score, yet the actual gaming experience may vary. The 543rd rank out of 1769 is a solid mid-pack result, but it underscores that this hardware combination is not optimized for Pc Building Simulator specifically.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all settings produce playable frame rates, with Low at 328.4 FPS and Ultra at 165.4 FPS. For players with a 144 Hz monitor, High settings at 178.9 FPS provide a comfortable margin above the refresh rate, while Ultra at 165.4 FPS is also sufficient. Medium at 247.7 FPS offers the best balance for competitive play, as the high frame rate ensures minimal input latency.

At 2560x1440, the situation tightens. Low produces 221.7 FPS, Medium yields 158 FPS, High achieves 112.2 FPS, and Ultra reaches 104.2 FPS. For a 144 Hz display, Medium at 158 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays above the refresh rate while maintaining better visual quality than Low. High at 112.2 FPS is acceptable for a 120 Hz monitor, but Ultra at 104.2 FPS may cause occasional dips below 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. Low produces 117.4 FPS, Medium yields 84.5 FPS, and both High and Ultra produce 55.6 FPS. For a 60 Hz display, Medium at 84.5 FPS is the best option, as it provides a smooth experience with a 24.5 FPS buffer above the refresh rate. High and Ultra are both locked at 55.6 FPS, which is just below 60 FPS and may result in minor stuttering. Low at 117.4 FPS is the only setting that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth it for a simulation game where details matter. The recommended preset for 4K is Medium, as it offers the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate stability.