Pc Building Simulator

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (codename Raphael) using a 5 nm process at TSMC. 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 desktop-class part on AMD Socket AM5, supporting DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU also includes integrated Radeon Graphics, though in this combo the discrete GPU handles rendering.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 91st percentile among all tested processors. Its multi-threaded performance is strong: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 29,302 points, while single-core reaches 4,136 points. In 3DMark, the 16-thread test yields 8,484 points and max-thread scores 8,479, indicating that scaling from 8 to 16 threads is nearly linear. The 2-thread score of 2,043 and 4-thread score of 3,931 show solid per-core efficiency, which matters for simulation games that often rely on a few heavily loaded threads.

Against its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700 sits within a tight band. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (avg score 40,431 vs 40,468) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40,262). It trails the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6% (40,712) but leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2% (39,995). The average benchmark score of 40,468 puts it in a competitive position, though the deltas are all within a couple of percentage points, meaning real-world differences in a simulation title like this will be minimal.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is significant because the game simulates component installation, benchmarking, and system configuration. The 8-core/16-thread layout ensures that background simulation tasks—like tracking temperatures, power draw, and component compatibility—do not bottleneck frame delivery. The high boost clock of 5.30 GHz helps in single-threaded operations, which are common in UI-driven simulation menus. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the CPU can sustain 266.3 FPS, indicating no CPU limitation in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 3,072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, along with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and boosts to 2460 MHz. Memory is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card has a 115 W TDP and uses a single 12-pin power connector.

In benchmark terms, the RTX 4060 sits in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23,181. Its PassMark G3D score is 19,545, while DirectX 12 performance is 76, DirectX 11 is 175, and DirectX 9 is 236. The closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which scores 23,321—just 0.6% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti is 0.7% higher at 23,338, while the Intel Arc B580 (23,021) trails by 0.7% and the AMD Radeon 760M (22,999) by 0.8%. These deltas are negligible, placing the RTX 4060 in a crowded mid-range segment.

For this game, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is ample, as Pc Building Simulator does not demand large texture pools. The 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the 128-bit bus, and the boost clock of 2460 MHz provides strong compute throughput (15.11 TFLOPS FP32). The data indicates that at 4K Ultra, the GPU delivers 42.9 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 4K High result of 42.8 FPS. This suggests that beyond High settings, the GPU is the limiting factor, and the marginal difference between High and Ultra (0.1 FPS) points to a rendering bottleneck rather than a CPU issue.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 266.3 FPS, dropping to 171.2 FPS at 1440p Low, and further to 88.2 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 35.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 48.5% drop from 1440p to 4K. The pattern holds across settings: at High, 1080p yields 130.9 FPS, 1440p yields 84.3 FPS (a 35.6% drop), and 4K yields 42.8 FPS (a 49.2% drop from 1440p).

The scaling behavior indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, as evidenced by the 266.3 FPS Low result—this is nearly double the 4K Low figure. The ratio between Low and Ultra at the same resolution is also informative: at 1080p, Low is 266.3 FPS and Ultra is 127.6 FPS, a 2.09x difference. At 4K, Low is 88.2 FPS and Ultra is 42.9 FPS, a 2.06x difference. This consistent ratio suggests that the GPU's fill-rate and shading capacity scale predictably with resolution, and the CPU is not introducing stutter or frame pacing issues.

The most telling data point is the 4K High vs. Ultra difference: 42.8 vs. 42.9 FPS. This narrow gap (0.1 FPS) implies that Ultra settings at 4K are not meaningfully more demanding than High, or that the game's Ultra preset adds effects that the RTX 4060 can handle without additional cost. At lower resolutions, the gap is more pronounced: 1080p High (130.9) vs. Ultra (127.6) is a 2.5% difference, while 1440p High (84.3) vs. Ultra (80.9) is a 4.0% difference. This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is already saturated, and the extra settings have diminishing impact.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 7700 and RTX 4060 ranks 996 out of 1,769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the 56.3rd percentile of all combinations, meaning it outperforms just over half of the tested systems. Given that the CPU is in the 91st percentile and the GPU is in the 66th percentile, the combo rank reflects the GPU as the weaker link. The rank of 996 suggests that many combinations with higher-end GPUs (even paired with slower CPUs) would outperform this setup in this game.

The data indicates that the CPU's high percentile does not translate into a top-tier combo rank because Pc Building Simulator, as a simulation title, likely places significant load on the GPU for rendering the 3D workspace and component models. The RTX 4060's 66th percentile places it below many mid-range and high-end GPUs, and the combo's rank reflects this. However, the CPU's strength ensures that the combo is not severely bottlenecked—the 1080p Low result of 266.3 FPS shows that the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical refresh rates.

Compared to the nearest rival combinations (which are not specified in the fact pack), the Ryzen 7 7700's CPU rivals are all within 1.2% of its average score, so any rank differences would come from the GPU. The RTX 4060's GPU rivals are similarly close, with deltas under 1%. This suggests that the combo's rank is stable and not subject to wide swings from small component differences.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce 266.3 FPS, Medium drops to 191.3 FPS, High yields 130.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 127.6 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 28.2% reduction, while Medium to High is a 31.6% reduction. The High-to-Ultra gap is just 2.5%, indicating that Ultra adds minimal load at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down proportionally. Low runs at 171.2 FPS, Medium at 120.1 FPS, High at 84.3 FPS, and Ultra at 80.9 FPS. The Low-to-Medium drop is 29.8%, Medium-to-High is 29.8%, and High-to-Ultra is 4.0%. This pattern mirrors 1080p, with the High-to-Ultra gap remaining small but slightly larger than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low achieves 88.2 FPS, Medium 62.6 FPS, High 42.8 FPS, and Ultra 42.9 FPS. The Low-to-Medium drop is 29.0%, but Medium-to-High is a substantial 31.6% reduction, and High-to-Ultra is essentially flat (0.1 FPS difference). This flat response suggests that at 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth (272.0 GB/s) and 8 GB VRAM are adequate for both High and Ultra, but the shading capacity (15.11 TFLOPS) limits performance to roughly 43 FPS regardless of settings beyond Medium.

The data shows that for 60 FPS gameplay, 1440p Medium (120.1 FPS) and High (84.3 FPS) are comfortable, while 4K Low (88.2 FPS) is playable but Medium (62.6 FPS) is marginal and High/Ultra fall below 60 FPS. At 1080p, all settings exceed 120 FPS, making this combo ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors at that resolution. The measured FPS values are consistent with the GPU's 66th percentile ranking: it handles 1080p easily, struggles at 4K, and sits in a mid-range sweet spot at 1440p.