Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing in Pc Building Simulator produces a spread of results that clearly separates CPU-bound and GPU-bound scenarios. This analysis focuses strictly on the measured data for this specific combo.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 9700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the build, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This is a Zen 5 architecture part on the AM5 socket, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. For a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's multi-threaded headroom is the primary driver of performance, and the benchmark data confirms this.

The processor's multi-threaded capabilities are substantial. In Cinebench R23, it scores 31,588 points in multi-core and 4,459 in single-core. Geekbench shows 17,002 multi-core and 3,353 single-core. PassMark's multithread score is 37,161, while the single-thread score is 4,654. These numbers place the chip in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of installed processors. Its average benchmark score is 36,029.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the 9700X is essentially in a dead heat. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500HX (avg score 35,940) and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (avg score 35,802). Conversely, it trails the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H by 0.4% (avg score 36,165) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H by 0.8% (avg score 36,328). The takeaway is that the 9700X is not a performance outlier; it sits exactly where its synthetic scores suggest, offering no significant advantage or disadvantage over its closest competitors.

In the context of this game, the CPU's strength is evident in the frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo hits 222.4 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently, and the bottleneck is not the processor. When we drop to 2560x1440 Low, the frame rate falls to 142 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it drops to 76 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 36% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K is a 46% reduction. This pattern is typical of a system where the CPU is capable but the GPU begins to take over the workload as pixel count increases.

The data shows that the 9700X has more than enough processing power for this simulation. Even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS is 34, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor. The 3dmark scores reinforce this, with 16-thread performance at 9,824 and max-thread performance at 9,771, showing excellent scaling. The single-thread score of 1,280 is also strong, which helps maintain stable frame times in a game that may have simulation logic running on a single main thread.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing architecture card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 272 tensor cores are the raw hardware behind its results.

The GPU's relative standing is lower than the CPU's. It sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,774. Its nearest rivals show a tight cluster: it is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (avg 19,706), 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070 (avg 19,680), 0.8% ahead of the Quadro K5200 (avg 19,623), and 1.3% ahead of the Tesla K40m (avg 19,519). This indicates the 2060 SUPER is competitively positioned, but it is not a high-end part by modern standards; it is a mid-range card that performs admirably when settings are managed.

The GPU's role becomes clear when examining the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 222.4 FPS on Low, 159.5 on Medium, 112.3 on High, and 108.2 on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the scores drop to 142, 101.6, 69.7, and 64.8 respectively. At 3840x2160, the results are 76, 52, 37.5, and 34. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is a 51% reduction; at 1440p, it is a 54% reduction; and at 4K, it is a 55% reduction. This consistent drop-off shows that the GPU is the primary scaling factor.

The VRAM allocation is sufficient for this game. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 34, which is playable but not smooth. The 8 GB VRAM buffer is adequate for the textures used in Pc Building Simulator, as the game is not known for extreme memory consumption. The card's 64 ROPs and 136 TMUs handle the rasterization workload, and the 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 224.4 GTexel/s texture rate provide the throughput needed for the measured results. The GPU is clearly the bottleneck at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the CPU's performance headroom seen at 1080p Low cannot be sustained when the pixel workload increases.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, but only on Low or Medium settings. At 1440p Low, the average is 142 FPS, and at Medium, it is 101.6 FPS. High settings yield 69.7 FPS, which is above 60, but Ultra drops to 64.8 FPS, which is marginal.

Q: What is the best resolution for a smooth experience above 100 FPS?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently breaks 100 FPS. At 1080p, Low, Medium, and High all exceed 100 FPS (222.4, 159.5, and 112.3 respectively), while Ultra barely misses at 108.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14500HX?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500HX in average benchmark score (36,029 vs 35,940). This is a negligible difference that would not be noticeable in real-world gaming performance.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RTX 2070?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER is 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070 in average benchmark score (19,774 vs 19,680). Despite the naming difference, the measured data places them at essentially the same performance level.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K, the results are mixed. Low settings deliver 76 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 52 FPS, High to 37.5 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS. For a smooth 60 FPS experience, 4K is not recommended unless you stick to Low settings.

Q: What is the performance delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 222.4 FPS while Ultra produces 108.2 FPS. This is a 51% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends on your target frame rate and resolution. For a 60 FPS target, the data supports using 2560x1440 with High settings, which yields 69.7 FPS. This gives a visual quality boost while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60. Pushing to Ultra at 1440p drops the average to 64.8 FPS, which is still above 60 but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

For players with a 1920x1080 monitor, the High preset at 112.3 FPS is the sweet spot. It delivers a high frame rate that is smooth on most displays, and the jump to Ultra only costs 4.1 FPS (108.2 vs 112.3), which is not worth the extra visual load. Medium at 159.5 FPS is an option for esports-style responsiveness, but the visual fidelity loss is significant compared to High.

At 4K, the data suggests that only Low settings (76 FPS) provide a playable experience. Medium at 52 FPS is borderline, and High (37.5) and Ultra (34) should be avoided unless you are prioritizing visuals over smoothness. The best overall recommendation is to use High settings at 1440p, as it balances visual quality and performance. If you prioritize frame rate above all else, 1080p Medium or High is the way to go.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1,288 out of 1,769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower half of the database, which is consistent with the individual component standings. The CPU is in the 89th percentile, but the GPU is only in the 63rd percentile, so the overall ranking is dragged down by the graphics card. The combo's position at roughly the 73rd percentile of all combos (1,288 / 1,769) indicates that while the CPU is strong, the GPU limits the system's overall capability in this game.

This ranking implies that many other builds will outperform this one, particularly those with higher-tier GPUs. The CPU's high percentile does not translate into a high combo rank because the game's frame rates are heavily dependent on the GPU at the resolutions and settings tested. The data shows that the 9700X is not a limiting factor, so upgrading the GPU would yield a significant improvement in the combo's rank. The measured FPS numbers support this: the system is capable of 222.4 FPS at 1080p Low, but this drops to 34 FPS at 4K Ultra, demonstrating that the GPU is the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 76.0 FPS
• Medium: 52.0 FPS
• High: 37.5 FPS
• Ultra: 34.0 FPS

At 4K, the scaling is steep. Low is the only setting that provides a consistently playable experience. Medium is roughly half the frame rate of Low (52 vs 76), and High and Ultra are below 40 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is a 55% reduction, confirming that this resolution is very demanding on the RTX 2060 SUPER.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 142.0 FPS
• Medium: 101.6 FPS
• High: 69.7 FPS
• Ultra: 64.8 FPS

At 1440p, the combo shows its strength. Low settings push past 140 FPS, and Medium stays above 100. High and Ultra hover in the 65-70 FPS range, which is acceptable for most users. The step from Medium to High is a 31% drop (101.6 to 69.7), while the step from High to Ultra is only 7% (69.7 to 64.8), indicating diminishing returns at the top end.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 222.4 FPS
• Medium: 159.5 FPS
• High: 112.3 FPS
• Ultra: 108.2 FPS

At 1080p, the CPU's power is fully utilized. Low settings exceed 220 FPS, and even Ultra stays above 108 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 28% drop (222.4 to 159.5), while Medium to High is a 30% drop (159.5 to 112.3). The High to Ultra change is minimal at 3.6% (112.3 to 108.2), suggesting that Ultra is not worth the performance cost over High at this resolution.