Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator presents an interesting case study for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination, as the data reveals a component balance that shifts significantly depending on the resolution and settings chosen. The measured frame rates show that this pairing is capable of delivering high performance across the board, but the bottlenecks are not consistent. This analysis will break down the measured results to understand where the GPU and CPU each take the lead, and what that means for the overall ranking of this specific combo.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 367 at 1920x1080 to 232 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 135 FPS. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to 121, which is less than a third of the 1080p figure. This dramatic decline indicates that the render resolution is the primary limiting factor, with the RTX 4070's workload increasing substantially as pixel count rises.

The pattern persists across other settings, though the relative drop is less severe at higher quality presets. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 184 at 1080p to 116 at 1440p and finally to 61 at 4K. The Ultra preset follows a similar trajectory, with averages of 175, 110, and 58 FPS at the respective resolutions. While the absolute numbers are lower, the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is still pronounced, confirming that the GPU is the dominant constraint here. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to push frames, but as resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the deciding factors.

The Medium preset, which is the only one with complete min/max FPS data, shows the scaling explicitly. At 1080p, the average is 260 FPS with a minimum of 221 and a maximum of 299. At 1440p, the average drops to 164 FPS with a range of 140 to 189. At 4K, the average is 86 FPS with a range of 73 to 99. The consistent drop in both average and minimum FPS at each resolution step underlines the linear nature of the GPU workload increase. This combination is clearly not constrained by the CPU at higher resolutions, as the frame rate is almost entirely dictated by the resolution and settings, pointing to the RTX 4070 as the performance ceiling.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the workhorse in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the performance scaling observed. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the textures and assets in Pc Building Simulator, even at the Ultra preset and 4K resolution, where the average FPS remains above 58. The boost clock of 2475 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, allows for high fill rates, with a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark scores support its observed performance. In Passmark's G3D test, it scores 26927, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with a delta of 0.1% and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 with a delta of 0.4%, showing that the RTX 4070 is positioned at the upper mid-range tier. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 174152 and OpenCL score of 154858 further indicate strong compute capabilities that translate well to the game's simulation logic.

The data shows the GPU's role is to provide the raw frame throughput. At 4K Low settings, the average FPS of 121 is more than double the 4K Ultra average of 58 FPS. This 63 FPS difference is a direct result of the GPU's shading units, TMUs, and ROPs being less stressed at lower quality settings. The RTX 4070's 5888 shading units and 64 ROPs are capable of handling the lower complexity, but at Ultra, the additional effects and geometric detail cause the frame rate to halve. The GPU is the bottleneck in every scenario, but its headroom at lower settings is substantial, allowing for very high frame rates that are likely beyond what the game's logic needs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F plays a supporting role, but its capabilities ensure that it never becomes a limiting factor. This CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The high boost clock is crucial for maintaining high minimum frame rates in simulation games, which often have single-threaded dependencies. The Passmark single-thread score of 4691 and the multithread score of 36470 indicate strong per-core performance and substantial multi-core throughput, respectively.

The CPU's benchmark data places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with a delta of 0.2% and the Intel Core i7-14700KF with a delta of -0.2%. This shows that the 9700F's performance is essentially on par with these high-end desktop and mobile parts, making it a very capable processor for this workload. The L3 cache of 32 MB shared across the cores helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for the game's asset management.

In the measured results, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 367. This high number suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to achieve frame rates well beyond typical display refresh rates. However, the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rate scaling is strictly tied to the GPU's workload. The data indicates that the 9700F provides a stable platform with enough headroom to ensure that the RTX 4070 is always the performance limiter, which is the ideal scenario for consistent frame delivery.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 617 out of 3002 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places the combo in the top 20.6% of all tested configurations. The rank is a reflection of the overall performance across all resolutions and settings, and given the high frame rates measured, this position seems appropriate. It is not a top-tier enthusiast combo that would include a flagship GPU, but it is a strong upper-mid-range pairing that delivers excellent performance.

The ranking is influenced by the fact that the RTX 4070, while in the 81st percentile of GPUs, is not the most powerful card available. The CPU, while in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, is also not the absolute fastest. The combination of a very strong CPU and a strong GPU results in a balanced system that performs well, but it is outranked by combos featuring higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4080 or 4090, which would push the average FPS higher, especially at 4K. The data shows that the combo's strength is its consistency; it delivers playable frame rates at 4K Ultra and very high frame rates at 1080p, covering a wide range of user preferences without a weak point.

The delta between this combo and others is not directly in the data, but the rank suggests that it is a well-matched pair. The 9700F's performance is close to the Intel Core i7-14700K, which is a popular pairing for the RTX 4070, and the measured FPS reflects a system that is not held back by a weak CPU. The rank of 617 out of 3002 is a solid result, indicating that users with this setup can expect a smooth experience in Pc Building Simulator across all tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 175.

Q: How does the 4K Low setting compare to 4K Ultra in terms of average FPS?

A: The 4K Low setting yields an average of 121 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 4K Ultra average of 58 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 140.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the average FPS scales directly with resolution and settings, indicating a GPU-bound workload.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F?

A: The launch MSRP is $289.

Q: Which component has a higher percentile ranking compared to all other parts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. For a 1080p display, the Ultra preset provides an average of 175 FPS, which is well above the 144Hz refresh rate of most monitors, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 1080p offers a slight increase to 184 FPS, but the visual difference is often negligible, so Ultra is recommended for this resolution.

For 1440p displays, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 116 FPS. This is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors and provides a good balance between quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 110 FPS, which is still playable, but the drop to 116 FPS on High is minimal. The Medium preset at 1440p at 164 FPS is a good option for users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, but High is the recommended setting for most.

At 4K, the data suggests that the High preset is the best choice for a playable experience, with an average of 61 FPS. The Ultra preset is borderline, with an average of 58 FPS, which might be acceptable for slower-paced simulation games. The Medium preset at 4K offers a more comfortable 86 FPS, but the visual downgrade from High is noticeable. For 4K, the High preset is recommended to maintain a stable 60 FPS, while users with VRR displays might prefer the Medium preset for a higher frame rate buffer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in Pc Building Simulator.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 367 FPS. The Medium preset averages 260 FPS, with a minimum of 221 and a maximum of 299. The High preset averages 184 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 175 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 232 FPS. The Medium preset averages 164 FPS, with a minimum of 140 and a maximum of 189. The High preset averages 116 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 110 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 121 FPS. The Medium preset averages 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 and a maximum of 99. The High preset averages 61 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 58 FPS.