Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti pairing in Pc Building Simulator presents a fascinating case study in component scaling, where the data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at lower resolutions but finds a surprising equilibrium at 4K. The benchmark results, measured across three resolutions and four quality presets, show a CPU with immense headroom and a GPU that, while powerful, ultimately defines the performance ceiling in this simulation title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture processor built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the table, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This combination of high boost clocks and modern architecture places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs tested, indicating top-tier processing capability. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s of dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth ensure that data feeding the GPU is rarely a bottleneck for this workload.

The benchmark data for this CPU shows a Passmark single-thread score of 4691 and a multithread score of 36470. In the context of Pc Building Simulator, a game that simulates PC assembly and operation, these numbers are critical. The game's logic, which tracks component compatibility, power draw, and system boot sequences, is heavily dependent on single-thread performance. The 9700F's strong single-thread showing is likely why the system can push such high frame rates, especially at 1080p, without the CPU becoming the limiting factor.

Comparing it to its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks, the 9700F sits within a hair's breadth of much more expensive processors. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X in average benchmark score. Conversely, it trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF by 0.2%. This indicates that for this game, the 9700F provides performance on par with flagship-class CPUs from both AMD and Intel, making it a highly effective choice for simulation. The data implies that the CPU's role in this specific game is to provide a massive, stable foundation of processing power, so that the GPU is the sole determinant of visual fidelity and frame rate.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is an Ampere-architecture GPU built on Samsung's 8 nm process. It features a GA102 chip with 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs. Its memory configuration is particularly relevant: 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, providing 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock is rated at 1665 MHz. This hardware positions the GPU in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41187.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is primarily to render the 3D environment, component models, and real-time visual feedback. The 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game's asset sizes, even at 4K resolution. The data shows that the GPU does not run out of memory at any tested setting, as evidenced by the fact that all settings produce playable frame rates. The high memory bandwidth is also a boon for texture streaming when moving the camera around a dense workbench filled with high-poly components.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are a mixed bag. It is 0.8% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 2% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, but it is 1.2% and 1.7% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB and Tesla M40, respectively. This is a curious result, as the Tesla M40 is a compute-oriented card, not a gaming one. The data suggests that in pure synthetic compute, the Tesla cards hold a slight edge, but in a gaming scenario like Pc Building Simulator, the RTX 3080 Ti's gaming-specific features and drivers provide a more consistent experience. The GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, a fact that becomes clear when examining the resolution scaling.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of scaling that points directly to the GPU as the limiting component. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an extraordinary 366 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, that number drops to 231 FPS, a 37% reduction. Going all the way to 4K Low yields 121 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p figure. This massive decline in performance as resolution increases is the definitive signature of a GPU-bound workload.

The same pattern holds for High settings. At 1080p High, the system produces 183 FPS. This drops to 115 FPS at 1440p High (a 37% decrease) and then to 60 FPS at 4K High (a 67% decrease from the 1080p High score). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings is remarkable. It suggests that the CPU is so far ahead of the GPU's capabilities that it is never challenged, even at 1080p with low graphical demands. The CPU is effectively idling, waiting for the GPU to finish rendering each frame.

This data implies that if a user were to pair this CPU with a more powerful GPU, the frame rates at 1080p and 1440p could potentially be even higher. The 366 FPS at 1080p Low is likely a hard cap imposed by the game engine or the GPU's pixel throughput, not the CPU. The 9700F's high single-thread score suggests it could feed a faster GPU without breaking a sweat. The RTX 3080 Ti, while powerful, is the clear constraining factor in this system, and its limitations become more pronounced as the resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The data provides a complete picture of the system's performance across all nine resolution and settings combinations. The measured FPS rows are as follows:

• 4K (3840x2160):
• Low: 121 FPS average
• Medium: 85 FPS average, with a minimum of 73 and a maximum of 98
• High: 60 FPS average
• Ultra: 57 FPS average

• 1440p (2560x1440):
• Low: 231 FPS average
• Medium: 163 FPS average, with a minimum of 139 and a maximum of 188
• High: 115 FPS average
• Ultra: 110 FPS average

• 1080p (1920x1080):
• Low: 366 FPS average
• Medium: 259 FPS average, with a minimum of 220 and a maximum of 298
• High: 183 FPS average
• Ultra: 174 FPS average

The Medium settings rows are the only ones that include min and max FPS data, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate fluctuates between 220 and 298 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it varies between 139 and 188 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range tightens to 73 to 98 FPS. This tightening of the FPS range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming more consistently saturated, leading to fewer spikes and dips in performance. The gap between High and Ultra settings is also noteworthy. At every resolution, the difference between High and Ultra is a mere 3-5 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset likely applies a negligible amount of extra graphical effects that tax the GPU only slightly, while the jump from Medium to High is a much more substantial 25-45 FPS difference at each resolution.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the grand scheme of the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 678th out of 3002 tested combos. This places it in the top 22.6% of all systems tested for Pc Building Simulator. While this is a strong showing, it is perhaps lower than the individual component percentiles would suggest. The CPU is in the 94th percentile and the GPU is in the 83rd percentile, yet the combo is only in the 78th percentile.

This discrepancy is a direct result of the GPU being the bottleneck. The system is not able to fully leverage the CPU's massive potential because the RTX 3080 Ti holds it back. A combo with a slightly weaker CPU but a much stronger GPU would likely rank higher in this game. The data suggests that for Pc Building Simulator, the GPU is the single most important component for achieving high frame rates and visual quality. The rank of 678 out of 3002 indicates that while this system is capable of excellent performance, there are hundreds of other combinations that can achieve even higher frame rates, primarily by pairing a similar CPU with a more modern or higher-tier GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 366 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F or the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti the limiting factor for this game?

A: The benchmark data strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rate drops by 67% from 1080p to 4K at both Low and High settings, a pattern that is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU is not challenged even at the lowest resolution and settings.

Q: How does the frame rate at 1440p High compare to 4K Medium?

A: At 1440p High, the system averages 115 FPS. At 4K Medium, it averages 85 FPS. This shows that the 4K Medium preset offers a lower frame rate than 1440p High, despite using a lower quality preset, because of the significantly higher pixel count.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: No, the difference is minimal. At 1080p, High produces 183 FPS and Ultra produces 174 FPS, a difference of only 9 FPS. At 4K, High produces 60 FPS and Ultra produces 57 FPS, a difference of only 3 FPS. The visual upgrade from High to Ultra is not backed by a large performance cost in this game.

Q: What is the rank of this specific CPU and GPU combination among all tested systems?

A: This combo is ranked 678th out of 3002 tested combinations for Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 22.6% of all systems tested.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded for the Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS values for Medium settings are 220 FPS at 1080p, 139 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. These are the only settings where min and max FPS data was captured.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this system is the High preset at 1440p. This configuration yields an average of 115 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay. The jump from Medium to High at 1440p is substantial (from 163 to 115 FPS), but the visual fidelity gain is worth the performance trade-off for a game focused on detailed component models.

For users with a 4K display, the High preset is also the best choice, as it achieves a 60 FPS average, which is the standard for smooth console-like performance. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 57 FPS, and given the negligible visual difference implied by the small FPS delta, High is the more sensible choice to maintain a stable 60 FPS target.

For competitive or high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. It provides an average of 259 FPS, which is more than enough to take advantage of 240Hz monitors. The Low preset at 1080p, while hitting 366 FPS, sacrifices too much visual detail for a marginal frame rate increase that is likely beyond the refresh rate of most displays. The Ultra preset, in general, is not recommended, as it offers only a 3-5 FPS improvement over High while theoretically increasing the graphical load, making it a poor trade-off in all scenarios.