Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that responds predictably to hardware scaling, and the pairing of an AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 produces a clear picture of where each component’s limits lie. The measured FPS data across three resolutions and four quality presets reveals a system that is firmly GPU-bound at higher settings, with the CPU showing its strength only at lower graphical loads and lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured results to help you understand what this combo delivers and where its bottlenecks sit.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K shows a dramatic drop in average frame rates across all settings, which tells you immediately that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 133 at 1920x1080 to 84 at 2560x1440, then down to 44 at 3840x2160. That is a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K, and the pattern repeats across every preset.

Looking at Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The system delivers 266 FPS at 1080p, drops to 168 FPS at 1440p, and then falls to 88 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is only 33% of the 1080p number, which indicates that the GPU is being pushed to its absolute limit at 4K even on the lowest preset. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is clearly not the bottleneck here — the GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are what constrain performance.

Medium settings tell a similar story with more granularity. At 1080p, the average is 189 FPS with a minimum of 160 and maximum of 217. At 1440p, that drops to 119 FPS (101 min, 137 max), and at 4K it falls to 62 FPS (53 min, 72 max). The scaling from 1440p to 4K is a 48% reduction, which is consistent with the GPU being the dominant constraint. Ultra settings show the same trend: 127 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K.

The resolution scaling data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming. At 4K, even Low settings only produce 88 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS, which is below comfortable playability for most users. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply not enough for 4K in this title, regardless of the CPU’s capability.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 9700F and RTX 4060 holds the 1577th position. That places it just past the midpoint of the field, which is a reasonable result for a mid-range GPU paired with a strong modern CPU. The combo rank reflects the GPU’s limitations more than the CPU’s strengths — the RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 9700F ranks at the 94th percentile among all CPUs.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 17639 places it in close competition with several older or integrated solutions. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666 (0.2% higher), while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower). This tight cluster around the 17600 mark indicates that the RTX 4060’s raw compute is not exceptional, though it does bring modern features like ray tracing and DLSS that these older rivals lack.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 7 9700F’s average benchmark score of 69996 puts it in a tight pack at the top. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515 (0.7% lower). These deltas are negligible in real-world terms, meaning the 9700F is essentially on par with some of the best CPUs available in general compute tasks.

The discrepancy between the CPU’s high percentile (94th) and the GPU’s lower percentile (61st) explains the middling combo rank. In Pc Building Simulator, the frame rates are largely dictated by the GPU, so the CPU’s excellence cannot compensate for the GPU’s mid-range positioning. If you are building for this game specifically, the combo rank suggests you could get better results by allocating more budget to the GPU.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F strong enough for Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes, the 8-core, 16-thread CPU with a 5.50 GHz boost clock is more than sufficient. Its 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs and average benchmark score of 69996 place it in the top tier, and the measured FPS data shows it is not the bottleneck at any resolution tested.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 perform at 4K in this game?

A: The RTX 4060 delivers 88 FPS at Low, 62 FPS at Medium, 44 FPS at High, and 42 FPS at Ultra settings in 3840x2160. Only the Low preset provides a consistently smooth experience, while Ultra dips below 45 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. At High settings it delivers 133 FPS, and at Ultra it still manages 127 FPS. 2560x1440 is also viable, with 84 FPS at High and 80 FPS at Ultra, but 4K requires significant settings compromises.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1577th out of 3002 combos, placing it just below the median. The CPU is in the top 6% of all CPUs tested, but the GPU is only in the 61st percentile, which drags the overall combo ranking down.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F competitive with other high-end CPUs?

A: Yes, its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% lower score), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% higher), and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher). These differences are within noise, making the 9700F effectively equal to those processors in general compute.

Q: Does the RTX 4060 have any advantages over its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060’s benchmark scores are nearly identical to the AMD Radeon HD 7790 and AMD Radeon 780M, but it brings modern architecture (Ada Lovelace), 8 GB GDDR6 memory, and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, which older rivals lack.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of how this system performs across all three resolutions and four quality presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers excellent frame rates across the board. Low settings produce an average of 266 FPS, Medium reaches 189 FPS with a minimum of 160 and maximum of 217, High hits 133 FPS, and Ultra manages 127 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system has headroom to spare — even Ultra settings are far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but still leave the system in a comfortable position. Low settings average 168 FPS, Medium averages 119 FPS (101 min, 137 max), High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 80 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional visual features are not heavily taxing the GPU at this resolution. All presets remain above 60 FPS at 1440p, making this a viable resolution for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings still manage 88 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 62 FPS (53 min, 72 max), High falls to 44 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 42 FPS. The minimum FPS of 53 at Medium settings indicates that there will be occasional stutters, while High and Ultra are below the 60 FPS threshold entirely. For a smooth 4K experience, you would need to stick with Low or possibly Medium settings, and even then, the minimums are concerning.

The data also shows that the difference between Low and Medium settings is substantial across all resolutions. At 1080p, the gap is 77 FPS; at 1440p, it is 49 FPS; at 4K, it is 26 FPS. This suggests that Low settings are significantly reducing GPU load, likely by disabling shadow quality, texture filtering, and other compute-heavy effects. The jump from Medium to High is smaller (56 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p, 18 FPS at 4K), and the jump from High to Ultra is the smallest (6 FPS at 1080p, 4 FPS at 1440p, 2 FPS at 4K).

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 architecture processor built on TSMC’s 4 nm process, with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz boosts up to 5.50 GHz, and it has 32 MB of shared L3 cache alongside 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The 65 W TDP makes it an efficient choice, and it supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is mostly to feed the GPU with draw calls and simulation data. The game is a simulation title, which typically involves physics calculations and object management, but the measured FPS data shows that the 9700F is never the limiting factor. At 1080p Low settings, the system hits 266 FPS, which is likely near the game engine’s practical limit or the GPU’s polygon throughput ceiling. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470 indicate it has ample headroom for this workload.

The 9700F’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database are all high-end processors with similar average scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% lower), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% higher), and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher) are all within a 1% range, meaning that swapping between these CPUs would produce no perceptible difference in this game. The 9700F’s 94th percentile ranking confirms that it is a top-tier processor, and its 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate for a simulation title that does not typically scale beyond a handful of threads.

The CPU’s 5.50 GHz boost clock is particularly relevant for gaming, as higher clocks generally translate to better single-threaded performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 4691 is strong, and the data encryption score of 21488 and integer math score of 120788 show that the processor can handle complex calculations without breaking a sweat. In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s job is to manage the building simulation logic, and the measured frame rates confirm that it does so without introducing frametime spikes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on your target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 127 FPS, which is excellent for any display, and the High preset at 133 FPS is nearly identical. Since the visual difference between High and Ultra is typically minimal in simulation games, Ultra is recommended for the best experience at 1080p — the 6 FPS cost is negligible.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 84 FPS and Ultra at 80 FPS are both above 60 FPS, so either is playable. Ultra is the better choice if you want maximum visual fidelity, as the 4 FPS difference is imperceptible. The Medium preset at 119 FPS is also viable if you have a high-refresh monitor and want to push beyond 100 FPS, but the jump from Medium to High is only 35 FPS, which is a meaningful visual upgrade for most users.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. Low settings at 88 FPS are the only preset that provides a consistently smooth experience above 60 FPS. Medium at 62 FPS (53 min) is borderline, with minimums dipping below 60. High at 44 FPS and Ultra at 42 FPS are not recommended unless you have a 30-40 FPS tolerance on a TV or are willing to accept stutter. For 4K gaming with this combo, the Low preset is the only sensible choice for competitive or fast-paced play, while Medium can work for slower, more relaxed sessions.

The data also suggests that the difference between High and Ultra is minimal across all resolutions (6 FPS at 1080p, 4 FPS at 1440p, 2 FPS at 4K). This means you can run Ultra without sacrificing much performance relative to High, so if you are already at High, upgrading to Ultra is a no-brainer. Conversely, the jump from Medium to High costs more FPS but likely provides better texture filtering and shadow quality, which is worth the trade-off on most setups.

For the best overall experience, this combo is most comfortable at 1080p or 1440p with Ultra settings. At 1080p, you get over 120 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh monitors, and at 1440p you stay above 80 FPS, which is smooth for most games. Only at 4K do you need to make significant compromises, and even then, the Low preset provides a playable experience. This is a solid mid-range pairing that shines at lower resolutions and punishes you at 4K.