Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a highly specific performance profile in Pc Building Simulator. The measured data indicates a configuration where the integrated graphics solution is the primary determinant of frame rates, with the capable 8-core processor largely untapped by the simulation's demands. This analysis breaks down the 12 measured data points to understand how resolution and settings interact, where this combo stands among thousands of tested configurations, and what the hardware specifications reveal about the observed performance.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across the three tested resolutions clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 113 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low settings drops the average to 71 FPS, a reduction of 42 frames. The further step to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields 37 FPS, which is a 34-frame drop from the 1440p result. This pattern shows a non-linear scaling curve, with the most significant absolute loss occurring between 1080p and 1440p.

The scaling behavior under Medium settings follows a similar but less dramatic trajectory. The 1080p Medium result of 80 FPS falls to 50 FPS at 1440p, a 30-frame decline, and then to 26 FPS at 4K, a 24-frame decline. The High settings preset shows the same characteristic: 56 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset produces 54 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K. The consistent pattern of substantial frame rate penalties when doubling pixel counts suggests the rendering pipeline is saturated by the Arc B370's limited throughput.

The data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution. The Ryzen 7 9700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has far more processing headroom than this simulation requires. The fact that 1080p Low produces 113 FPS while 4K Low produces 37 FPS — a three-fold difference — points exclusively to the GPU's pixel and texture processing capabilities being overwhelmed. The Arc B370's 1280 shading units and 40 texture mapping units are simply insufficient for higher resolution workloads, regardless of the CPU's capacity.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2761 out of 3002 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places the configuration in the bottom 8% of all tested pairings, which is consistent with the Arc B370's position as an integrated graphics solution. The GPU alone sits at the 5th percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12.

The CPU, in contrast, performs exceptionally well in general benchmarks. The Ryzen 7 9700X achieves an average benchmark score of 37943, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing include the Intel Core i9-14901E with an average score of 37911 (a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (also 0.1% difference). These deltas are negligible, indicating the processor is well within the top tier of desktop CPUs.

The disparity between the CPU's high percentile ranking and the combo's low ranking in this specific game underscores the GPU-bound nature of Pc Building Simulator. A processor that outperforms 86% of all CPUs is paired with a graphics solution that outperforms only 5% of all GPUs. The resulting combination rank of 2761 out of 3002 reflects the fact that the GPU's limitations dominate the user experience in this title, dragging the overall system ranking far below what the processor alone would suggest.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this hardware combo. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 113 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in any configuration. This is the only setting combination that approaches high-refresh-rate territory. The Medium preset at 1080p produces 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, offering a playable experience with improved visual quality. The High preset drops to 56 FPS, while Ultra yields 54 FPS.

For users prioritizing smooth gameplay over visual fidelity, the 1080p Low setting is the clear choice, providing a 33-frame advantage over Medium. The jump from Low to Medium costs 33 FPS but likely provides a noticeable visual improvement. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is minimal — just 2 FPS — suggesting the Ultra preset is not worth the performance hit if High is already selected.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more constrained. The Low preset delivers 71 FPS, which is the only 1440p configuration that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 50 FPS, High to 36 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS. For 1440p gaming, the Low preset is the only viable option for smooth frame rates, while Medium may be acceptable for users who prioritize visuals. At 3840x2160, all settings produce sub-40 FPS results, with Low at 37 FPS, Medium at 26 FPS, High at 19 FPS, and Ultra at 18 FPS. The 4K resolution is effectively unplayable at any setting for this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates reveals a consistent hierarchy across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 113 FPS average, Medium reaches 80 FPS (with a reported range of 68 to 92 FPS), High produces 56 FPS, and Ultra delivers 54 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a total performance cost of 59 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium (33 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the measured results are 71 FPS for Low, 50 FPS for Medium (range 43 to 58 FPS), 36 FPS for High, and 34 FPS for Ultra. The relative performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 37 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p results. The Medium setting's minimum of 43 FPS indicates that even this mid-tier preset can experience noticeable frame dips.

At 3840x2160, the results are 37 FPS for Low, 26 FPS for Medium (range 22 to 30 FPS), 19 FPS for High, and 18 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset's 4K range of 22 to 30 FPS shows a tight variance, but all values remain below playable thresholds. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is just 1 FPS, making the Ultra preset entirely redundant at this resolution.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process node. Its clock speeds range from a 300 MHz base to a 2400 MHz boost, with system-shared memory and system-dependent bandwidth. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its compute capabilities are rated at 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 operations and 12.29 TFLOPS for FP16.

The memory configuration is entirely system-dependent, with no dedicated VRAM. This means the GPU relies on the system's DDR5 memory, which the Ryzen 7 9700X supports in dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The shared memory architecture likely contributes to the performance drop at higher resolutions, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (0.7% faster). These comparisons illustrate the Arc B370's performance class — it is competing with graphics solutions from over a decade ago, despite its modern architecture.

The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s provide context for the resolution scaling observed in the game. At 4K resolution, the GPU must fill over 8 million pixels per frame, and with a 19 FPS average at High settings, the pixel throughput is clearly the limiting factor. The 20 ROPs are insufficient for high-resolution rendering, explaining the steep frame rate declines as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this hardware?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings achieves 113 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate. The Medium preset at 1080p produces 80 FPS, offering a balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate is 37 FPS on Low settings. Medium produces 26 FPS, High produces 19 FPS, and Ultra produces 18 FPS, all below playable thresholds.

Q: How does the GPU compare to other tested graphics solutions?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186, representing a 0.2% difference.

Q: How does the CPU perform relative to other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the Intel Core i9-14901E with a score of 37911, a 0.1% difference.

Q: What is the frame rate range for the Medium preset?

A: At 1920x1080, Medium produces a range of 68 to 92 FPS with an average of 80. At 2560x1440, the range is 43 to 58 FPS with an average of 50. At 3840x2160, the range is 22 to 30 FPS with an average of 26.

Q: Why does the frame rate drop so significantly between 1080p and 4K?

A: The GPU has 20 raster output units and a 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate, which are insufficient for high-resolution rendering. The 4K Low setting produces 37 FPS compared to 113 FPS at 1080p Low, reflecting the GPU's limited pixel throughput.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The processor has a 65 W TDP and is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node, containing 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate strong multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20485 in multicore and 2211 in single-core tests. Geekbench results show 17906 multicore and 3023 single-core scores. PassMark multithread testing yields 37161, with single-thread scores of 4654. The 3DMark results include 9824 for 16 threads, 9771 for max threads, and 8184 for 8 threads, showing good scaling across thread counts.

The processor supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and includes integrated Radeon Graphics, though the Arc B370 is the active GPU in this configuration. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes provides ample bandwidth for expansion, though the integrated nature of the GPU means it uses the system's memory bandwidth directly.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's performance is largely irrelevant to the measured frame rates. The game is not demanding enough to stress an 8-core, 16-thread processor, and the benchmark results indicate the GPU is the sole bottleneck. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking among all processors contrasts sharply with the combo's 2761st ranking out of 3002 combos, confirming that the processor's capabilities are far ahead of what this game requires. The Ryzen 7 9700X's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E (0.1% faster average score) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (0.1% faster), all scoring within a 0.4% range, indicating a tightly clustered group of high-performance processors that this game cannot differentiate between.