Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, with its simulated hardware assembly and diagnostic focus, presents an unusual workload that is far less demanding than typical AAA shooters. The benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination demonstrate exceptional performance across all tested settings, with the frame rate scaling revealing a clear transition from CPU-bound performance at lower resolutions to GPU-bound performance at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a significant and consistent drop as resolution increases, indicating a shift in the primary performance limiter. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 368.8 FPS, which is an extremely high figure that suggests the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU is not being fully taxed. Moving to 1440p at the same Low settings reduces the average to 230.3 FPS, a 37.5% decrease that still points to a CPU limitation given the massive frame rates. However, the most telling data point is at 4K, where the average FPS at Low settings falls to 120.9. This substantial drop, despite the low graphical load, indicates that the GPU is now becoming the bottleneck, even though the absolute performance remains high.

The pattern becomes more pronounced when examining the High and Ultra presets. At 1440p High, the combo achieves 118 FPS, while at 4K High it drops to 59.9 FPS. This near-halving of performance from 1440p to 4K is classic GPU-bound behavior, as the number of pixels being rendered quadruples. The Ultra settings reinforce this trend: 176.1 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 56.9 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K represents a 49.6% performance reduction, which is consistent with a system that is heavily reliant on the GPU’s capabilities at higher resolutions. The data suggests that at 1080p and, to a lesser extent, 1440p, the Ryzen 7 7700’s 8-core, 16-thread design is sufficient to feed the RTX 3080 Ti, but at 4K, the GPU’s raw pixel throughput becomes the definitive constraint. The 4K Low result of 120.9 FPS, compared to the 1080p Low result of 368.8 FPS, shows that even at the lowest graphical settings, the resolution alone is enough to overwhelm the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS values indicate that the "High" preset provides the most balanced experience for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor, while the "Ultra" preset is more suitable for slower 4K displays. At 1440p High, the combo produces 118 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers smooth gameplay. The jump to 1440p Ultra only yields 113 FPS, a marginal 4.4% performance penalty for what is typically a modest visual improvement in a game like this. Therefore, High at 1440p is the recommended choice for players who prioritize frame rate consistency without sacrificing visual quality.

For 4K displays, the situation is more nuanced. The Ultra preset delivers 56.9 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target, potentially causing minor stutters on a standard 60Hz panel. The High preset at 4K, with 59.9 FPS, is essentially identical in performance and would be the better option, as it provides a near-60 FPS experience with a lower graphical load. The Medium preset at 4K offers a substantial boost to 85.1 FPS, which would be ideal for players with higher refresh rate 4K panels who are willing to reduce some visual fidelity. Given the data, the High preset is the clear winner for 1440p, while High is also the most sensible choice for 4K if a stable 60 FPS is the goal, as it edges out Ultra by a negligible margin while likely offering better frame time consistency. The 1080p results, with High at 185.9 FPS and Ultra at 176.1 FPS, are both so high that the choice between them is purely academic, as either will easily surpass the refresh rate of most monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination is placed at rank 397 out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 22.4% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-to-high-end pairing. This rank is particularly impressive considering the game’s nature; as a simulation that is not heavily optimized for high-end hardware, the combination’s performance is likely more dependent on the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance and the GPU’s raw power than on specific game optimizations.

The CPU’s benchmark data supports this high ranking. The Ryzen 7 7700 scores 29,302 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4,136 in single-core, with an average benchmark score of 40,468, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H with a delta of 0.1% and the Intel Core i9-13905H with a delta of -0.6%, show that the 7700 is a highly competitive processor. The GPU also performs well, with an average benchmark score of 41,224, ranking in the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, is only 0.5% faster, indicating that the 3080 Ti is a top-tier graphics card. The combination of a CPU in the 91st percentile and a GPU in the 83rd percentile, while not being the absolute best on the market, creates a pairing that is well above average for this game, as evidenced by its rank in the 397th spot.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance across all resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 368.8 FPS, while the Medium preset reaches 257.4 FPS. The High preset produces 185.9 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 176.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is heavily CPU-bound at this resolution, as the GPU is capable of much higher output than the CPU can request.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains high but shows a clear GPU influence. The Low preset drops to 230.3 FPS, and the Medium preset to 165.8 FPS. The High preset averages 118 FPS, while the Ultra preset is close behind at 113 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows at this resolution, suggesting that the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck. The Low preset averages 120.9 FPS, a drop from the 1440p Low result. The Medium preset scores 85.1 FPS, while the High preset drops to 59.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the lowest at 56.9 FPS. This resolution sees the most significant frame rate penalties, with the difference between High and Ultra being only 3 FPS, showing that both are constrained by the GPU’s pixel fill rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 113 at 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset.

Q: How does the 4K High preset compare to the 4K Ultra preset?

A: The 4K High preset delivers 59.9 FPS, while the 4K Ultra preset delivers 56.9 FPS, a difference of only 3 FPS.

Q: Is this combination better suited for 1080p or 4K gaming?

A: The data shows the system is heavily CPU-bound at 1080p, producing up to 368.8 FPS on Low, while at 4K it becomes GPU-bound, with a maximum of 120.9 FPS on Low.

Q: What is the performance rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: This combination is ranked 397th out of 1769 tested combos, placing it in the top 22.4% of all configurations.

Q: Which preset provides the best balance of performance and visual quality at 4K?

A: The High preset, at 59.9 FPS, provides a near-60 FPS experience and is a better choice than Ultra, which only achieves 56.9 FPS.

Q: What is the single-core performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core testing, the CPU scores 4,136, which is a strong result for a desktop processor.