Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that stresses system configuration logic rather than raw graphical fidelity, but the measured frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Arc B390 combination reveal a clear performance ceiling defined by the graphics processor. Across three resolutions and four quality presets, the data shows a system that is consistently playable at lower settings but quickly becomes constrained as pixel count and visual effects increase, placing this combo in the lower percentile of all tested configurations for this specific game.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, indicating that the Intel Arc B390 is the primary limiting factor in this pairing. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 125 FPS at 1920x1080 to 79 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 46 FPS, and then further down to 41 FPS at 3840x2160. This progression shows a roughly 67% reduction in performance from the lowest to the highest resolution tested, a pattern typical of a GPU that is saturated by the increasing pixel workload.

Moving to Medium settings, the scaling follows a similar trajectory: 88 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs 32 FPS, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 27 FPS. This indicates that the graphics processor’s memory bandwidth and shading capabilities are being taxed proportionally to the pixel count, with no indication that the CPU is stepping in to mitigate the loss. At High settings, the pattern continues with 62 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K, showing that even a modest increase in visual quality amplifies the resolution penalty.

The Ultra preset demonstrates the most severe scaling, dropping from 59 FPS at 1080p to 38 FPS at 1440p and finally to 20 FPS at 4K. This 39 FPS total decline from 1080p to 4K is the largest absolute drop across all presets, suggesting that the combination of high resolution and maximum effects overwhelms the GPU’s 24 ROPs and 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The data strongly suggests that the CPU, an 8-core Zen 5 part with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, is not the bottleneck here; if it were, the frame rates would show less variation across resolutions. Instead, the consistent halving of performance at each resolution step points directly to the integrated graphics solution struggling to fill the frame buffer.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested CPU and GPU combinations for Pc Building Simulator, this pairing ranks 2650 out of 3002 combos. This places the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X with the Intel Arc B390 in the bottom 12% of all configurations, a position that aligns with the GPU’s individual performance percentile of 9, which indicates it outperforms only 9% of all graphics processors in the database. The combo ranking is notably poor, but it is not unexpected given the nature of the components involved.

The CPU itself is a strong performer relative to other processors, holding an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, but this strength does not translate into a high combo rank because the game’s frame rates are so heavily dependent on the graphics solution. When compared to other tested combos, the data shows that most configurations with dedicated graphics cards will outperform this pairing in Pc Building Simulator, particularly at higher resolutions where the Arc B390’s limitations become most apparent. The rank of 2650 out of 3002 suggests that users would need to significantly reduce graphical settings or resolution to approach the performance of mid-range dedicated GPUs, and even then, the ceiling is low.

The disparity between the CPU’s high percentile and the combo’s low rank is a critical takeaway. It indicates that the processor is not the limiting factor in this system, and that upgrading the GPU would yield substantial improvements in frame rates across all settings. The data shows that this combo is best suited for users who prioritize CPU compute tasks over gaming performance, as the graphics solution is simply not competitive for this title’s rendering demands.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process with a Panther Lake chip. Its memory configuration is entirely system shared, meaning it relies on the host system’s DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth listed as system dependent. This is a fundamental limitation for gaming, as shared memory access patterns can introduce latency and bandwidth contention that dedicated VRAM avoids. The GPU’s clocks are modest, with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, which are low enough to suggest that sustained performance under load may be inconsistent.

The GPU’s compute resources include 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 render output units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, figures that are far below those of even entry-level discrete graphics cards. In Pc Building Simulator, which is not a graphically intensive title by modern standards, these specifications still prove insufficient for high-resolution play. The FP32 performance of 7.680 TFLOPS and FP16 of 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1) are the theoretical peaks, but the measured frame rates show that real-world performance is limited by memory bandwidth and fill rate.

The GPU’s benchmark score in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is only 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (scoring 1463, a 1.3% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, a 1.5% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, a 2.5% delta). These comparisons are stark: the Arc B390 is performing at a level comparable to integrated graphics solutions from over a decade ago. The 2.7% delta from the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443) further underscores that this GPU is not designed for modern gaming workloads, and the frame rates in Pc Building Simulator reflect this.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the resolution with the highest frame rates, the data shows a clear hierarchy across presets. Low settings produce an average of 125 FPS, which is smooth and well above the threshold for fluid gameplay. Medium settings drop to 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but still a playable experience. High settings yield 62 FPS, while Ultra settings deliver 59 FPS, both of which are borderline for a simulation game that may not require high refresh rates but will still benefit from stability. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 3 FPS, suggesting that the visual quality uplift from Ultra may not be worth the performance cost on this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates become more constrained. Low settings average 79 FPS, which is still acceptable, but Medium drops to 56 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS, showing that frame pacing can become inconsistent. High settings at 1440p average 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 38 FPS, both of which are below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay and may result in noticeable stutter during scene transitions. The performance gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 23 FPS, a significant jump that indicates the GPU is struggling with the additional shading and texture work.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that this combo is not viable for playable frame rates at most settings. Low settings average 41 FPS, which is technically playable but not smooth, while Medium averages 29 FPS with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS, indicating frequent dips below 30 FPS. High settings average 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS, both of which are effectively unplayable for a game that requires menu navigation and system building interactions. The measured data shows a consistent pattern: the GPU can handle 1080p Low and Medium well, 1440p Low adequately, but everything above that is a compromise.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for this combo is achieved at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which provides an average of 88 FPS and a minimum of 75 FPS. This preset offers a balance between visual quality and performance, ensuring that the game remains responsive during both the 3D case-building view and the 2D component selection menus. The minimum frame rate of 75 FPS is high enough to avoid stutter, and the maximum of 102 FPS shows that the GPU has some headroom for less demanding scenes. Moving to Low settings at 1080p yields 125 FPS, but the visual reduction is likely not justified for a simulation game where readability of components is important.

For users with a 1440p monitor, Low settings are the only recommended option, with an average of 79 FPS. This is playable but not ideal, and the user would need to accept reduced texture quality and effects. Medium settings at 1440p, with an average of 56 FPS and a minimum of 47 FPS, may be acceptable for users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate stability, but the minimum frame rate suggests there will be occasional dips that could be noticeable. High and Ultra settings at 1440p are not recommended due to averages below 40 FPS.

For 4K displays, the data suggests that this combo should be avoided for gaming. Even Low settings at 41 FPS are borderline, and Medium drops to 29 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. High and Ultra settings at 20-21 FPS are effectively slideshows. Users with a 4K panel would need to set the game resolution to 1080p or 1440p to achieve playable frame rates, or consider a different GPU entirely. The single measured Medium preset with min/max data at all resolutions shows that the frame time variance increases with resolution, further supporting the recommendation to stick to 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) and built on a 4 nm TSMC process. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and it has a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which provides ample bandwidth for CPU-bound tasks. The processor supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and has integrated Radeon Graphics, though the Arc B390 is the primary display output in this test.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is primarily to handle game logic, system simulation, and UI interactions, which are not heavily threaded. The benchmark results for the 9700X show strong single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1280 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3023, as well as a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2211. These scores indicate that the CPU can easily handle the game’s single-threaded tasks, and the multicore scores (Cinebench R23 multicore of 20485 and 3DMark 16-thread of 9824) show that there is significant headroom for any background processes or streaming workloads.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-14901E (avg score 37911, a 0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37904, a 0.1% delta), and the Intel Core 5 211E (37829, a 0.3% delta). These comparisons show that the 9700X is on par with other high-end processors in overall benchmark scores, with an average benchmark score of 37943. However, this performance does not translate into gaming frame rates for this combo because the game’s frame rates are limited by the GPU, as evidenced by the steep resolution scaling. The data indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution, and that users would see no benefit from a faster processor without a corresponding GPU upgrade.

FAQ

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

A: The average frame rate is 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS, making it the most balanced preset for this resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Pc Building Simulator?

A: It ranks 2650 out of 3002 combos, placing it in the bottom 12% of tested systems for this game.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rates drop by roughly half from 1080p to 4K at each preset, while the CPU’s 86th percentile ranking and high single-thread scores indicate it has ample headroom.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for playable frame rates?

A: 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings is recommended, with averages of 125 FPS and 88 FPS respectively. At 1440p, only Low settings (79 FPS) are recommended, while 4K is not viable above Low (41 FPS).

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463) and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443), indicating performance on par with decade-old integrated-class parts.

Q: Does the CPU’s integrated Radeon Graphics affect the measured results?

A: No, the measured results are for the Intel Arc B390, which is the primary GPU in this combo. The CPU’s integrated graphics are present but not used for the frame rate data.