Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator presents an unusual hardware load, behaving less like a typical real-time 3D renderer and more like a workload that scales dramatically with resolution and settings. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, using only the provided benchmark data. The results show a configuration that is overwhelmingly powerful for this simulation title, delivering playable frame rates even at 4K with maximum settings, and reaching extraordinary heights at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows that frame rate drops are steep and consistent as resolution increases, but the absolute performance remains high throughout. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 352 FPS at 1920x1080 to 222 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 130 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 3840x2160 at Low settings brings the average down to 116 FPS, another 106 FPS drop. This pattern indicates that even at the lowest graphical preset, the rendering pipeline is heavily impacted by the number of pixels being processed, which points to the GPU being the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern is similar for the Medium preset, which is the only one with recorded min and max frame data. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 249 FPS, with a min of 212 and a max of 287. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average drops to 157 FPS, and the spread narrows to a min of 134 and a max of 181. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average falls to 82 FPS, with a min of 70 and a max of 95. The proportional drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 37%, and from 1440p to 4K it is roughly 48%. This progressive decline suggests that the game's visual complexity at higher resolutions is taxing the GPU's shading and memory subsystems.

For the High and Ultra presets, the same trend holds. High settings produce 176 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings produce 168 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. The difference between High and Ultra is small at every resolution, with a gap of only 8 FPS at 1080p and 3 FPS at both 1440p and 4K. This indicates that the Ultra preset adds little extra load compared to High, suggesting the game's ultra settings might introduce effects that are not proportionally more demanding.

The fact that 4K Ultra still averages 55 FPS is notable. It shows the RTX 3080 is strong enough to handle this simulation at maximum fidelity without dropping below a generally playable threshold. The data implies that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck here, as the frame rates scale almost entirely with resolution. If the Ryzen 7 9700F were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a plateau in frame rates at lower resolutions. Instead, the 352 FPS result at 1080p Low demonstrates the CPU can feed the GPU with plenty of data, meaning the GPU is doing the heavy lifting when resolution climbs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the most balanced experience appears to be the Medium preset. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS of 157 provides a smooth experience with a comfortable margin above typical display refresh rates, while the min FPS of 134 ensures that even sudden scene complexity won't cause stutter. At 1920x1080 Medium, the 249 FPS average is exceptionally high, and the min of 212 FPS is still far above what any standard monitor can display, making this preset a good choice for users with high-refresh-rate panels.

For users targeting 4K, the Medium preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 82 FPS, which is a solid result for a simulation title. The min of 70 FPS indicates that this setting is viable for a consistent 4K experience. Moving to High at 4K drops the average to 58 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for dips, which are not recorded for this preset. The Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 55 FPS, is the most demanding option and is only recommended for users who prioritize absolute visual fidelity over frame rate stability.

At 1080p, the Low preset's 352 FPS average is a clear outlier in the data, demonstrating the ceiling of this combination's performance. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p is significant, with the average dropping from 352 to 249 FPS. This suggests that Medium settings add a substantial amount of graphical detail for a relatively modest performance cost. Given that even the Ultra preset at 1080p maintains an average of 168 FPS, there is no practical reason to use Low or High settings at this resolution unless maximizing frame rate for competitive play is the goal.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this game across all resolutions. It offers the best combination of visual quality and performance headroom, as evidenced by the available min and max frame data. The High and Ultra presets provide marginal visual improvements over Medium, but the measured average FPS drops are more pronounced when moving from Medium to High. The recommendation is to start with Medium and adjust based on personal preference for visual effects versus frame rate stability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a central figure in these results, and its specifications explain the performance profile. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. This high memory bandwidth is crucial for a game like Pc Building Simulator, which likely involves rendering detailed scenes with many objects and textures. The measured frame rates, particularly at 4K, suggest that the memory subsystem is not a bottleneck, as the GPU is able to maintain decent performance at the highest pixel counts.

The GPU's clock speeds are listed as a base of 1440 MHz and a boost of 1710 MHz. The boost clock is what the card sustains under load, and the data shows that this is sufficient to drive the high frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p. The RTX 3080 also has 8704 shading units and 272 texture mapping units, which are the core components that process the game's geometry and lighting. The passmark_g3d score of 25086 and the passmark_directx_12 score of 100 are indicative of its raw rendering capability.

However, the GPU's percentile rank of 68 against all GPUs is lower than what one might expect given its performance in this game. This suggests that while the RTX 3080 is a strong card, it is not at the very top of the stack in general-purpose benchmarks. Its nearest rivals in the data are the NVIDIA P106-100, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X, all of which have similar average benchmark scores (around 23250-23276) but with negative delta percentages of -0.3% or -0.4% relative to the RTX 3080's average score of 23172. This means the RTX 3080 is slightly below those cards in the aggregate benchmark, yet it still delivers excellent results in this specific game.

The RTX 3080's 10 GB frame buffer is a key consideration. At 4K Ultra settings, the game is likely using a significant portion of this memory. The fact that the average FPS at 4K Ultra is 55, only 3 FPS lower than 4K High, suggests that the game is not running out of memory at these settings, as a memory overflow would cause a more dramatic performance cliff. The data indicates that the GPU's compute capabilities, rather than its memory capacity, are the main driver of performance differences between settings presets.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Pc Building Simulator, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1022 out of 3723 combos. This places it in the top 27.5% of all tested configurations. This is a respectable ranking, indicating that this combo performs well above the median, though it is not in the top tier. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, and the data suggests that while the CPU is very capable, the GPU might be the component that limits the combo from ranking higher.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 69996, with a percentile rank of 94 against all CPUs. This puts it in the top 6% of all processors, showing it is a high-end part. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69875 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70163 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69515 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 69355 (0.9% higher). This shows the Ryzen 7 9700F is performing right in line with these top-tier CPUs, all within a 1% margin of each other.

Given the CPU's high ranking, the combo's overall rank of 1022 is likely held back by the GPU. The RTX 3080's percentile rank of 68 is significantly lower than the CPU's rank of 94. In a game like Pc Building Simulator, which appears to be GPU-bound at higher resolutions, the GPU's performance ceiling becomes the limiting factor. If the combo had a more powerful GPU, it would likely rank much higher in the game-specific list. The data shows a slight mismatch: a top-tier CPU paired with an upper-mid-tier GPU, resulting in a combo that is strong but not elite.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 106 FPS at 2560x1440 on the Ultra preset.

Q: Is the combo capable of 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes, the data shows it achieves an average of 58 FPS at 3840x2160 on High settings and 55 FPS on Ultra settings. Even at Medium settings, it averages 82 FPS at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to the Intel Core i7-14700K?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, which is 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700K's score of 69355.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 55 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How large is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K on Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the average is 352 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, the average is 116 FPS. This is a difference of 236 FPS.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of all tested combinations for this game?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 1022 out of 3723 total combos, placing it in the top 27.5% of all tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings preset combination. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min and max data.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 352 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 249 | 212 | 287 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 176 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 168 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 222 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 157 | 134 | 181 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 111 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 106 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 116 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 82 | 70 | 95 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 58 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 55 | - | - |

The data shows a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, the Low preset is the fastest, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 103 FPS, which is the largest single-preset jump at any resolution. This suggests that the Medium preset introduces significant graphical features. At 1440p, the same order is preserved, but the gaps narrow. At 4K, the gap between Low and Medium is 34 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is only 3 FPS, showing diminishing returns at higher settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Granite Ridge codename. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, and it boosts up to 5.50 GHz. This high boost clock is a key factor in the game's performance at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 352 FPS, which indicates that the CPU is capable of processing game logic and draw calls at a very high rate. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and its support for DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s help to keep the data flowing to the GPU.

The CPU's benchmark scores support its high-end positioning. It scores 4691 in passmark_single_thread, which is excellent for per-core performance, and 36470 in passmark_multithread. These scores show that it can handle both lightly-threaded tasks (like game logic) and heavily-threaded workloads. The processor's TDP is 65 W, which is low for a desktop CPU with this performance level, but this does not directly translate to game performance. The CPU's percentile rank of 94 and its average benchmark score of 69996 place it among the top processors available.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role seems to be secondary to the GPU. The frame rate scaling with resolution is the primary evidence for this. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates at 1080p and 1440p would be closer together, as the GPU would be waiting for the CPU. Instead, we see a steep drop from 1080p to 1440p, which points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor. The CPU's strong single-thread performance is likely why the game can reach such high frame rates at 1080p, as the simulation logic can be processed quickly. The data suggests that this CPU is more than sufficient for this game, and a more powerful GPU would be the next upgrade to push frame rates higher at 4K.