Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, presents an interesting workload that scales significantly with resolution and settings. This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, using only the provided benchmark data to interpret how the components handle the game across various configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 135 FPS. Moving to 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 85 FPS, a reduction of 50 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average falls further to 45 FPS, which is exactly one-third of the 1080p Ultra score. This steep decline indicates that the rendering resolution heavily taxes the graphics card.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a similar trend, with the average FPS dropping from 142 to 90, a 52 FPS decrease. Between 1440p and 4K at High settings, the average drops from 90 to 47 FPS, a 43 FPS decrease. This consistent drop across all settings levels suggests that the RTX 5060's capabilities are the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data points to a component that is well-suited for 1080p and capable at 1440p, but it begins to struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially on the more demanding presets.

The data shows that the limiting component shifts based on the workload. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the high FPS figures (up to 284 average on Low) suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to produce very high frame rates. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU's rendering workload becomes more intensive, and the performance ceiling is dictated by the graphics card's processing power. The RTX 5060, with its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit memory bus, appears to be the bottleneck for achieving high frame rates at 4K, particularly on Ultra settings where the average FPS dips below 50.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS for this combo at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 201 FPS, with a minimum of 171 FPS and a maximum of 232 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with the highest visual fidelity?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 45. This is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data, indicating that 4K Ultra is a demanding configuration for this hardware.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low settings is 179, while on Ultra settings it is 85. This represents a 94 FPS difference, showing that the preset has a major impact on performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 284, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the data set that exceeds 200 FPS on average.

Q: Does the game run smoothly at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 66, with a minimum of 56 FPS. This suggests a playable experience, though it is not as high as the frame rates seen at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the 1440p High setting performance compare to the 4K High setting performance?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 90. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 47. This shows a 43 FPS drop, which is a significant reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The data indicates that this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1293 out of 3002 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places the combo in the 43rd percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it performs better than a majority of the combos in the database, but it is not in the top tier. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the measured FPS, which shows strong performance at 1080p and 1440p but a noticeable decline at 4K.

The ranking suggests that while this is a capable pairing for this simulator, there are many other combinations that yield higher frame rates. The CPU and GPU are both modern components, but the game's performance is likely more dependent on the GPU's raw throughput, especially at higher resolutions. The combo's position in the rankings reflects a balanced system that should handle the game well on most settings, but it is not optimized for maximum performance at 4K Ultra. The data shows the combo is more than sufficient for a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, but users targeting 4K will need to adjust settings to maintain high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a detailed look at the average FPS across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the performance is consistently high. With Low settings, the average is 284 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 201 FPS, with a minimum of 171 and a maximum of 232 FPS. High settings produce an average of 142 FPS, and Ultra settings result in an average of 135 FPS. This shows a clear progression where lower settings lead to higher frame rates, but even at Ultra, the average exceeds 130 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience on standard monitors.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease but remain strong. Low settings produce an average of 179 FPS. Medium settings average 127 FPS, with a minimum of 108 and a maximum of 146 FPS. High settings average 90 FPS, and Ultra settings average 85 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is significant, with a 94 FPS difference, but the performance is still very usable for high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance is more demanding. Low settings yield an average of 94 FPS. Medium settings average 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76 FPS. High settings average 47 FPS, and Ultra settings average 45 FPS. This is the only resolution where the average FPS falls below 60 on the higher presets, indicating that 4K gaming requires a compromise on settings for this combo to maintain smoothness. The data shows a consistent pattern where the gap between settings presets narrows as resolution increases, suggesting the GPU becomes the dominant factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1080p, the Ultra preset is clearly the best choice, as it delivers an average of 135 FPS while providing the highest visual quality. The performance is more than adequate for smooth gameplay, and there is no need to compromise on settings when the frame rate is this high.

For 1440p, the Ultra preset also offers a good experience, with an average of 85 FPS. This is generally considered smooth, but users with high-refresh-rate monitors might prefer the High preset, which averages 90 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal at this resolution, so either setting provides a solid balance. The Medium preset, at 127 FPS, is the best option for those seeking the highest frame rates without dropping to Low settings.

For 4K, the recommendations change. The Ultra preset, at 45 FPS average, is not ideal for a smooth experience. The High preset is slightly better at 47 FPS, but still below 60. The Medium preset, with an average of 66 FPS and a minimum of 56, is the best choice for maintaining playable frame rates at this resolution. For the most responsive experience at 4K, the Low preset, which averages 94 FPS, is the top performer, but it comes with a significant reduction in visual fidelity. The data suggests that for 4K, users should prioritize the Medium preset as the best balance of performance and quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory. In the PassMark benchmarks, it scores 4691 for single-thread performance and 36470 for multithread performance. Its average benchmark score is 69996, positioning it at the 94th percentile of all CPUs.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is to handle the game's simulation logic and feed the GPU. The high single-thread score of 4691 suggests strong per-core performance, which is often important in simulation games. The multithread score of 36470 indicates that the 8-core, 16-thread configuration can handle parallel workloads efficiently. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 284 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game, as the GPU has less work to do at lower resolutions.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is noteworthy. It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and 0.7% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. It is 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF and 0.9% slower than the Intel Core i7-14700K. These are marginal differences, indicating that the Ryzen 7 9700F is competitive with top-tier processors from the previous generation, and its 65W TDP makes it an efficient choice. For this game, the CPU is likely not the limiting factor at higher resolutions, where the GPU takes over.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a graphics card based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The card's base clock is 2280 MHz, with a boost clock of 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units and 30 RT cores. In the PassMark G3D benchmark, it scores 20891, and its average benchmark score is 26331, placing it at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's performance in Pc Building Simulator is clearly the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions. The data shows a significant drop in FPS as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. For example, at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 135 at 1080p to 85 at 1440p and then to 45 at 4K. This scaling indicates that the RTX 5060's rendering capabilities are the bottleneck for achieving high frame rates at 4K.

The GPU's memory configuration is a point of consideration. The 8 GB of GDDR7 memory is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the game may be pushing against the memory capacity, contributing to the lower average FPS of 45. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for the card's class, but the 128-bit bus limits the potential memory throughput compared to wider-bus cards. Relative to its rivals, the RTX 5060 is 0.3% slower than the AMD Radeon 860M and 0.3% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, but it is 0.8% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary and 1.2% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. These are small deltas, showing that the card is competitive within its performance class, but it is not a high-end model. For this game, the GPU's role is to manage the increasing pixel workload as resolution rises, and the data shows that it handles 1080p and 1440p very well, but it requires settings adjustments for a smooth 4K experience.