Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing delivers a distinctly CPU-favored experience in Pc Building Simulator. The data shows a combination that can push very high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, but the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck when resolution and settings climb. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this specific combo ranks against the broader field of tested configurations.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This is a modern desktop part on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, supporting DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The processor also includes Radeon Graphics as an integrated GPU, though the discrete RTX 2060 SUPER handles all rendering here.

Benchmark data for the 7700 shows strong multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18760 points in multi-core and 1930 in single-core. Geekbench results show 15371 multi-core and 2525 single-core. The 3DMark tests illustrate scaling from 2043 in the 2-thread test up to 8484 in the 16-thread test, with the max-threads score of 8479 nearly matching the 16-thread result. This indicates the processor scales effectively with additional threads, which is relevant for simulation games that often have background simulation logic running alongside rendering.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is significant. The game involves managing components, monitoring temperatures, and building systems — tasks that generate continuous CPU overhead. The data supports this interpretation: at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 225 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far beyond what the graphics card can process. The 7700's single-thread score of 4063 in Passmark and 1049 in 3DMark single-thread indicates strong per-core performance, which is crucial for the game's simulation logic.

The processor ranks in the 87th percentile against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 40081. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246 (0.4% ahead), and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313 (0.6% ahead). This means the 7700 sits within a fraction of a percent of several other capable processors, making it a middle-of-the-pack choice among high-end CPUs.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU (chip TU106) built on a 12 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). It includes 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, 34 RT cores, and 272 tensor cores. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The GPU's measured performance in Pc Building Simulator shows clear limitations. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 225 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 107 FPS — a reduction of more than half. This pattern is consistent with a mid-range GPU that struggles as graphical load increases. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data suggests the card's raw compute power (7.181 TFLOPS FP32) is the limiting factor rather than memory capacity.

The RTX 2060 SUPER ranks in the 62nd percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, 0.4% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, 0.5% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, 1.5% ahead), and the Intel Arc A770M (18383, 1.6% ahead). This places the 2060 SUPER in a competitive mid-range tier, though it is notably behind more modern cards in the database.

In this specific game, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher settings. The drop from 225 FPS at 1080p Low to 37 FPS at 4K High represents an 84% performance loss, which is steep even for a demanding simulation title. The GPU's 175 W TDP and suggested 450 W PSU are modest, indicating it is designed for mainstream builds rather than extreme performance.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 225 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, it drops to 142 FPS — a 37% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 74 FPS, which is a 67% reduction from the 1080p Low baseline. This steep decline indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance does not change with resolution.

The same pattern holds for other settings. At Medium settings, the frame rates are 159 FPS (1080p), 100 FPS (1440p), and 53 FPS (4K). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1080p to 4K is 67%. At High settings, the numbers are 112 FPS (1080p), 71 FPS (1440p), and 37 FPS (4K) — a 37% drop to 1440p and a 67% drop to 4K. Ultra settings show 107 FPS (1080p), 68 FPS (1440p), and 35 FPS (4K), with similar percentage reductions.

The consistency of these percentage drops (approximately 37% from 1080p to 1440p, and 67% from 1080p to 4K) across all settings is telling. It suggests the limiting component is the GPU, as resolution scaling directly impacts the pixel fill rate and shading load. The CPU, with its strong single-thread and multi-thread scores, is not the constraint here — if it were, we would see smaller percentage drops at lower settings where the CPU has more headroom.

At 1080p Low, the 225 FPS result is well above what most displays can show, indicating the CPU is capable of much more. The fact that 1080p Ultra (107 FPS) is nearly identical to 1440p High (71 FPS) in terms of the bottleneck pattern reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor. The data suggests that for 1080p gaming, this combo is CPU-bound at low settings but becomes GPU-bound as settings increase. For 1440p and 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck across all settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2612 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the 70th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 30% of combos perform better and 70% perform worse. Given the CPU's high ranking (87th percentile) and the GPU's mid-range ranking (62nd percentile), the combo's overall position is dragged down by the GPU.

The rank of 2612 out of 3723 suggests this is a functional but not exceptional pairing. The CPU is clearly capable of supporting a more powerful GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low. However, the RTX 2060 SUPER limits the combo's ability to handle higher resolutions and settings. The data indicates this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming at medium-to-high settings, where it can maintain playable frame rates.

Relative to other combos, this pairing sits in the lower half of the top percentile range. The 2612 rank means there are 1111 combos that perform worse, but also 2611 that perform better. This is a notable gap, as the CPU's strength is wasted when paired with a GPU that cannot fully utilize it. The combo's ranking would likely improve significantly with a more powerful GPU, but as configured, it represents a balanced but not optimized build.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 225 FPS at Low, 159 FPS at Medium, 112 FPS at High, and 107 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting has recorded minimum and maximum values of 135 FPS and 183 FPS respectively, indicating some frame time variance. The difference between Low and Ultra is 118 FPS, showing a 52% performance drop from the lowest to highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are 142 FPS at Low, 100 FPS at Medium, 71 FPS at High, and 68 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting shows a range from 85 FPS minimum to 116 FPS maximum. The drop from Low to Ultra is 74 FPS, representing a 52% reduction — the same percentage as at 1080p, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of the combo at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are 74 FPS at Low, 53 FPS at Medium, 37 FPS at High, and 35 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting ranges from 45 FPS minimum to 60 FPS maximum. The drop from Low to Ultra is 39 FPS, again a 53% reduction. This consistency across resolutions indicates that the GPU's performance scales predictably with settings, but the absolute numbers at 4K are below ideal for smooth gameplay, especially at High and Ultra settings where the average dips below 40 FPS.

The data shows that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with all settings producing playable frame rates. At 1440p, Low and Medium are smooth, but High and Ultra drop to the 68-71 FPS range, which is acceptable but not ideal. At 4K, only Low settings produce a playable average of 74 FPS, while Medium dips to 53 FPS and High/Ultra fall below 40 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo suitable for 1080p gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes, the data shows excellent 1080p performance. The combo achieves 225 FPS at Low, 159 FPS at Medium, 112 FPS at High, and 107 FPS at Ultra settings, all well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p resolution?

A: At 1440p, the combo delivers 142 FPS at Low, 100 FPS at Medium, 71 FPS at High, and 68 FPS at Ultra. Low and Medium settings provide very smooth performance, while High and Ultra are still playable but with less headroom.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in this title?

A: The data shows 4K performance is limited. The combo achieves 74 FPS at Low, 53 FPS at Medium, 37 FPS at High, and 35 FPS at Ultra. Only Low settings provide consistently smooth frame rates, with Medium being borderline and High/Ultra falling below ideal levels.

Q: What is the limiting component in this combo?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores (4063 in Passmark single-thread, 18760 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) allow it to push high frame rates at 1080p Low, but the RTX 2060 SUPER's mid-range performance (62nd percentile) limits the combo's ability to handle higher resolutions and settings.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2612 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the 70th percentile, meaning it performs better than 70% of tested configurations but worse than 30%.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and does it matter for this game?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The data does not indicate VRAM as a limiting factor in this game, as the performance drops are consistent with compute limitations rather than memory capacity issues.