Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + Intel Arc B580 — Benchmark Analysis

This combination of AMD's 8-core Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel's Arc B580 delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Pc Building Simulator. The data shows a system that scales dramatically with settings and resolution, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint at 4K while the CPU demonstrates ample headroom throughout. The measured frame rates place this combo at rank 2243 out of 3002 tested combinations, indicating a mid-pack position that reflects the GPU's 68th percentile standing among all GPUs, while the CPU's 94th percentile rank shows it is far from the limiting factor in most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 217 at 1920x1080 to 137 at 2560x1440—a 37% reduction—and then to 72 at 3840x2160, representing a 67% drop from the 1080p baseline. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, with the scaling factor becoming more pronounced as resolution increases.

At Medium settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p sees average FPS decline from 154 to 97 (a 37% drop), and further to 51 at 4K (a 67% reduction from 1080p). The High preset follows a similar trajectory: 109 FPS at 1080p, 69 at 1440p (37% lower), and 36 at 4K (67% lower). Ultra settings show the same proportional scaling, moving from 103 at 1080p to 65 at 1440p and 34 at 4K.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all four settings presets is telling. When resolution doubles from 1080p to 4K, the pixel count quadruples, yet the frame rate does not quarter—it drops to roughly one-third of the 1080p value. This indicates that while the GPU is heavily taxed at higher resolutions, there is some headroom that prevents a perfectly linear scaling penalty. The fact that the 1440p to 4K transition (a 2.25x pixel increase) produces a roughly 48% further FPS reduction suggests the Arc B580's 12 GB GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to avoid memory-related stalling, but the compute throughput becomes the bottleneck.

At 1080p, the system achieves triple-digit frame rates on all presets, with Low pushing to 217 FPS. This suggests that at this resolution, the Ryzen 7 9700F's 8 cores and 16 threads are capable of feeding the GPU adequately, and the workload is balanced. The jump from 1440p to 4K produces the largest absolute FPS loss—for instance, 137 to 72 at Low settings—which underscores that 4K gaming with this combination requires significant settings compromises to maintain playable frame rates.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture on a 5 nm TSMC process, provides the graphical muscle for this combination. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for a simulation title like Pc Building Simulator that does not typically demand extreme texture loads. The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units operate at a fixed 2670 MHz base and boost clock, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective).

Benchmark data places the B580 at the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (avg score 23061, delta -0.2%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (avg score 22895, delta 0.6%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (avg score 23172, delta -0.7%), and NVIDIA P106-100 (avg score 23249, delta -1%). These deltas are remarkably tight—all within 1%—indicating that the B580 sits in a performance tier where minor architectural differences translate to negligible real-world FPS differences in this game.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compliance mean it is well-equipped for modern API usage, though Pc Building Simulator's 2019 release date suggests it may rely on older rendering paths. The measured FPS data shows the B580's performance ceiling is reached at 4K Ultra, where it produces just 34 FPS average. This is a clear indication that the GPU's 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 213.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for 4K Ultra settings in this title, requiring a drop to Medium (51 FPS) or Low (72 FPS) for smoother gameplay.

At 1440p, the B580 shows more capability: High settings yield 69 FPS, Medium 97 FPS, and Low 137 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 65 FPS is borderline playable, but the data suggests High settings provide a better balance. The GPU's 8-pin power connector and 190 W TDP are consistent with its performance class, and the dual-slot cooler design accommodates the 272 mm length. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from 1080p to 1440p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 architecture processor codenamed Granite Ridge, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. Its 8 cores and 16 threads operate between a 3.80 GHz base clock and 5.50 GHz boost clock, with a 65 W TDP that keeps thermals manageable. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache, complemented by 1 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core, provides ample data locality for simulation workloads.

The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive across the board. Its passmark single-thread score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470 place it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (avg score 69875, delta 0.2%), Intel Core i7-14700KF (avg score 70163, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (avg score 69515, delta 0.7%), and Intel Core i7-14700K (avg score 69355, delta 0.9%). These sub-1% deltas show that the 9700F is firmly in the top tier of desktop processors, trading blows with flagship chips from both AMD and Intel.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is evident when examining the frame rate behavior. At 1080p Low, the system produces 217 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show. Even at 4K Low, the 72 FPS result demonstrates that the CPU can maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The 5.50 GHz boost clock is particularly beneficial for this simulation genre, which often involves single-threaded game logic updates alongside physics calculations that can utilize multiple threads.

The CPU's passmark physics score of 2122 and floating-point math score of 77955 indicate strong computational throughput for simulation tasks. Its data encryption score of 21488 and extended instructions score of 33688 further confirm its capability for general-purpose workloads. The 89.6 GB/s dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed the GPU without starving it, and the PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes provides future-proofing for storage and expansion.

The 9700F's 65 W TDP is notably modest for its performance class, which means it will not create thermal constraints that could throttle boost clocks during extended gaming sessions. This is corroborated by the measured FPS data showing no min FPS values that would indicate stuttering or frame drops at lower resolutions where CPU load is higher.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver excellent frame rates, with High yielding 109 FPS and Ultra 103 FPS. The 6 FPS difference between High and Ultra is negligible, so players can select Ultra for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. Medium at 154 FPS and Low at 217 FPS offer headroom for high-refresh-rate displays, but the visual trade-off is unnecessary given the strong High and Ultra results.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. High settings produce 69 FPS, which is playable, while Ultra drops to 65 FPS—a marginal difference that may not justify any visual gains. Medium at 97 FPS provides a substantial frame rate cushion and is the best balance for competitive or fast-paced play, while Low at 137 FPS is ideal for players prioritizing maximum smoothness. The data suggests that Medium or High at 1440p is the sweet spot, with the 83-112 FPS range for Medium (min-max) indicating consistent frame delivery.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Ultra settings yield an average of 34 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. High settings fare only marginally better at 36 FPS. Medium settings produce 51 FPS with a min-max range of 43-58, which is the minimum recommended for a playable experience. Low settings deliver 72 FPS, making it the only preset at 4K that provides both smoothness and playability. For 4K users, the choice is between Medium (51 FPS average, with occasional dips to 43) and Low (72 FPS), with Low being the safer recommendation for consistent performance.

The data reveals that the jump from Medium to High at 4K costs 15 FPS (51 to 36), while the jump from Low to Medium costs 21 FPS (72 to 51). This non-linear scaling suggests diminishing returns at higher settings, reinforcing the recommendation to use Low or Medium at 4K. At 1440p, the Medium preset's min FPS of 83 ensures no major frame drops, making it a robust choice. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset's average of 103 FPS leaves ample headroom for any display technology.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Pc Building Simulator at 4K smoothly?

A: Only at Low settings, which produces an average of 72 FPS. Medium settings yield 51 FPS with a min of 43, while High and Ultra drop to 36 and 34 FPS respectively. For consistent smoothness at 4K, Low settings are recommended based on the measured data.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this game?

A: The B580's average benchmark score of 23021 is within 1% of all four nearest rivals: the RX 580 2048SP (23061, -0.2%), RTX 2080 (22895, 0.6%), RTX 3080 (23172, -0.7%), and P106-100 (23249, -1%). This indicates virtually identical performance in this title.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 217 FPS, and at Ultra it still delivers 103 FPS. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking and single-thread score of 4691 indicate it can easily feed the GPU at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium settings provide 97 FPS average with a min of 83 FPS and max of 112 FPS. This offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance, with the min FPS ensuring no major stutters occur.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the drop is from 217 FPS to 72 FPS (a 67% reduction). At Medium, it goes from 154 to 51 (67% reduction). High falls from 109 to 36 (67%), and Ultra from 103 to 34 (67%). The consistent 67% loss across all presets indicates resolution scaling is predictable.

Q: Does the CPU's performance relative to its rivals affect gaming frame rates?

A: The 9700F's average benchmark score of 69996 is within 0.9% of all nearest rivals (7940HX, 14700KF, 7950X, 14700K), meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Pc Building Simulator. The GPU is the primary differentiator in this combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 217 FPS average
• Medium: 154 FPS average (min 131, max 177)
• High: 109 FPS average
• Ultra: 103 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 137 FPS average
• Medium: 97 FPS average (min 83, max 112)
• High: 69 FPS average
• Ultra: 65 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 72 FPS average
• Medium: 51 FPS average (min 43, max 58)
• High: 36 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

The complete data set shows a clear progression: at every resolution, Low settings deliver roughly double the frame rate of Ultra settings. The gap narrows slightly at higher resolutions—at 1080p, Low is 214 FPS higher than Ultra (217 vs 103), while at 4K the difference is 38 FPS (72 vs 34). This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU can push frame rates very high when the GPU's workload is light, but at 4K, the GPU's compute limits constrain even the Low preset.

The Medium preset is the only setting with min and max FPS values recorded. At 1080p, the range spans 131 to 177 FPS (a 46 FPS spread). At 1440p, the range is 83 to 112 (29 FPS spread). At 4K, the range narrows to 43 to 58 (15 FPS spread). This decreasing variance at higher resolutions suggests that frame pacing becomes more consistent as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, which is a positive indicator for playability despite lower average frame rates.

In summary, this combination excels at 1080p and 1440p with medium-to-high settings, while 4K play requires Low or Medium settings. The CPU's top-tier performance ensures it is never the limiting factor, and the GPU's mid-pack standing defines the overall experience. The measured data confirms that Pc Building Simulator is a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions, with the Arc B580 providing adequate but not exceptional performance for 4K gaming.