Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator — AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + AMD Radeon RX 6600

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from January 2019, responds predictably to hardware changes, and the measured data for this AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with Radeon RX 6600 combination reveals a system that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions while showing strong CPU headroom at lower settings. The benchmark results, drawn from 12 tested configurations across three resolutions and four quality presets, show a performance curve that scales almost entirely with pixel count and graphical load, with the CPU rarely becoming the bottleneck. This combo ranks 2327 out of 3002 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all evaluated systems, which aligns with the GPU's modest standing in the overall hierarchy.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, indicating that the rendering load at higher resolutions quickly overwhelms the RX 6600's capabilities. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 206 FPS at 1920x1080 to 130 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 76 FPS, and then to 68 FPS at 3840x2160, a further drop of 62 FPS. This represents a 67% decline from 1080p to 4K at Low, showing that even at the least demanding preset, the GPU is the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

Moving to Medium settings, the pattern holds with slightly lower absolute numbers: 146 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K. The step from 1440p to 4K at Medium costs 44 FPS, while the step from 1080p to 1440p costs 54 FPS, showing a slightly larger penalty for the first resolution jump. At High settings, the averages are 103 FPS, 65 FPS, and 34 FPS across the three resolutions, respectively. The 4K result at High is below the 40 FPS threshold that many consider playable, and the 1440p result at 65 FPS is borderline smooth.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates of any preset, with 98 FPS at 1080p, 62 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The gap between High and Ultra at each resolution is small, typically 5-6 FPS, which suggests that the Ultra preset adds graphical features that are less demanding than the raw resolution scaling. The data shows that 4K is only viable at Low settings with 68 FPS, and even then, the margin is thin. The limiting component at 4K is unambiguously the GPU, as the CPU's performance headroom is substantial, evidenced by the fact that lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 4K more than doubles the frame rate from 32 to 68 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600, built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock reaches 2491 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz, and the card has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. These specifications place the GPU at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19036, making it a mid-range part that is now end-of-life according to production status.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is decisive at every resolution above 1080p. The measured FPS at 1440p High (65 FPS) and 4K High (34 FPS) show that the card struggles to maintain smooth frame rates as resolution increases. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is not explicitly tested in the FPS data, but the consistent performance drops suggest that memory bandwidth and compute throughput, rather than capacity, are the primary constraints. The RX 6600's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19030, 0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19049, -0.1% delta), and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m (19089, -0.3% delta), indicating it performs on par with these older or mobile parts.

The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 8.928 TFLOPS FP32 and 17.86 TFLOPS FP16, are sufficient for a simulation game that does not heavily utilize ray tracing or advanced effects. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility are present, but the game's 2019 release date likely uses simpler rendering paths. The pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s are moderate figures that align with the card's mid-range positioning. At 1080p, the GPU delivers playable performance across all presets, with the lowest average being 98 FPS at Ultra, but at 4K, only the Low preset (68 FPS) achieves a comfortable frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 architecture processor on the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, with support for DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor's TDP is 65 watts, and it is unlocked for overclocking, with a launch MSRP of $289.

In this game, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as the frame rates at lower resolutions and settings are so high that they exceed the display refresh rates of most monitors. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 206 indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU far beyond what the RX 6600 can render at higher loads. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 36470 and single-thread score of 4691 place it at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, 0.2% delta), Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163, -0.2% delta), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, 0.7% delta), and Intel Core i7-14700K (69355, 0.9% delta), showing it sits in a tight performance band near top-tier desktop and mobile processors.

The CPU's high boost clock of 5.50 GHz is particularly relevant for simulation games like Pc Building Simulator, which often have single-threaded bottlenecks in game logic. The measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU limitation, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes. At 1440p Low, the 130 FPS average is still well above what the GPU can sustain at higher settings, confirming that the CPU has ample headroom. The 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this game's threading model, and the 32 MB L3 cache likely helps with asset streaming and simulation state management. The CPU's DDR5 memory support and PCIe Gen 5 interface are forward-looking, but the game's engine does not appear to stress these capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Pc Building Simulator at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 68. At Medium settings, the average drops to 48 FPS, and at High and Ultra, it falls to 34 and 32 FPS respectively, which are below typical playability thresholds.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, all four settings presets exceed 60 FPS, with averages ranging from 98 FPS at Ultra to 206 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, only Low (130 FPS) and Medium (92 FPS) stay above 60 FPS, while High (65 FPS) is just above and Ultra (62 FPS) is borderline.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875), 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163), 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515), and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700K (69355).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it rank?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19036. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 with a score of 19030 and a 0% delta, followed by the RTX 4050 Mobile at 19049 (-0.1% delta).

Q: Does increasing settings from High to Ultra cause a large performance hit?

A: No, the drop is relatively small. At 1080p, the average FPS goes from 103 at High to 98 at Ultra, a 5 FPS difference. At 1440p, it drops from 65 to 62 FPS, and at 4K, it drops from 34 to 32 FPS. This suggests Ultra adds minor visual improvements with modest cost.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in the game?

A: It ranks 2327 out of 3002 total combinations, placing it in the lower 22% of all tested systems. This is consistent with the GPU's mid-range standing and the CPU's high-end capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 206 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU is not a constraint. Medium settings yield 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 and a maximum of 168, showing good frame time consistency. High settings average 103 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings average 98 FPS, which is only 5 FPS lower than High, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops substantially. Low settings average 130 FPS, which is a 76 FPS decrease from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 106, which is a 54 FPS drop from 1080p Medium. High settings average 65 FPS, falling just above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings average 62 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the card is heavily taxed. Low settings average 68 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution that remains comfortably playable. Medium settings average 48 FPS, with a minimum of 41 and a maximum of 55, showing that frame times can dip below 40 FPS. High settings average 34 FPS, and Ultra settings average 32 FPS, both of which are below the standard playability threshold. The gap between 1440p and 4K is significant at every setting, with the largest absolute drop of 62 FPS occurring at Low settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combination depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it delivers 98 FPS average, which is only 5 FPS lower than High but provides the best visual quality. The 1080p Ultra result is smooth and leaves headroom for any simulation complexity that might arise during gameplay.

For 2560x1440, Medium settings provide the best balance, with 92 FPS average and a minimum of 78 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery. High settings at 65 FPS are also viable, but the 27 FPS difference between Medium and High is substantial, and the visual improvement may not justify the performance cost. Ultra at 1440p averages 62 FPS, which is playable but risks dipping below 60 FPS in more demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are recommended, as the 68 FPS average is the sole preset that maintains smooth gameplay. Medium at 48 FPS is borderline, and the 41 FPS minimum suggests occasional stutters, while High and Ultra at 34 and 32 FPS respectively are not advisable for a primarily simulation-focused game where fluid interaction is important. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, 1440p Medium offers the best compromise, delivering 92 FPS with what the data indicates is a moderate graphical load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2327 out of 3002 tested combinations places this system in the 22nd percentile of all tested hardware pairings in Pc Building Simulator. This is a low-to-mid ranking that aligns with the GPU's 63rd percentile standing among all GPUs, indicating that the CPU's high performance (94th percentile) is not fully utilized in this game due to the GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions. The ranking suggests that many other tested combinations deliver higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs paired with similar or lesser CPUs.

The data shows that this combo's performance is primarily constrained by the GPU, as evidenced by the dramatic FPS scaling with resolution changes. At 1080p, the system performs admirably, with all presets exceeding 98 FPS, but at 4K, it falls below 35 FPS on High and Ultra presets. The CPU's benchmark position near top-tier processors like the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield significant performance gains without requiring a CPU change. The rank of 2327 out of 3002 indicates that while this system is capable of running the game smoothly at 1080p, it is not competitive with higher-end GPU configurations at higher resolutions, and users seeking 4K performance would need to consider a more powerful graphics card to improve their standing in the overall rankings.