Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator presents a unique benchmarking scenario where the measured frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination reveal a workload that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The data indicates a system that is heavily leveraged by the graphics card at higher resolutions, while at 1080p, the CPU’s capabilities become the primary factor in pushing frame rates to their upper limits.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 demonstrates how the performance bottleneck shifts between components. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 353.7 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is nearing its output limit. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings, the frame rate drops to 223.1 FPS, a reduction of 130.6 FPS. This significant drop indicates that even at 1440p, the GPU is starting to take on more work, but the CPU still has headroom. At 4K with Low settings, the frame rate falls to 117.9 FPS, which is a 105.2 FPS drop from the 1440p result. This pattern shows that the RTX 3080 is being increasingly utilized as pixel count grows, but the Ryzen 7 9700X remains capable of feeding it adequately.

When examining the High preset, the scaling is more gradual. The 1080p score of 177 FPS drops to 108.4 FPS at 1440p, a 68.6 FPS decrease, and then to 59.3 FPS at 4K, a 49.1 FPS decrease. The diminishing returns between 1440p and 4K suggest the GPU is becoming the primary limiter. The Ultra preset follows a similar trajectory: 169.6 FPS at 1080p, 104.9 FPS at 1440p, and 53.8 FPS at 4K. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 184.1 FPS, whereas at 4K, the same comparison yields a 64.1 FPS difference. This compression of performance at higher resolutions is a clear indicator of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 3080’s workload dictates the final frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of which preset offers the most balanced experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 169.6 FPS, which is only 7.4 FPS lower than the High preset’s 177 FPS. This small penalty for maximum visual quality makes Ultra the preferred choice at 1080p, as the system has ample performance to spare. At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 108.4 FPS, while Ultra produces 104.9 FPS. The 3.5 FPS difference is negligible for most users, so Ultra remains viable for a smoother visual experience without a significant performance cost. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 159.4 FPS, which is a substantial 51 FPS advantage over Ultra, making it an option for users prioritizing high refresh rates over absolute fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The High preset achieves 59.3 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra drops to 53.8 FPS. The data suggests that High is the optimal setting for 4K, as it provides a playable frame rate with only a slight reduction in visual quality compared to Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K offers 81.1 FPS, which is a 27.3 FPS improvement over High, but this comes with a more noticeable downgrade in graphical detail. For a simulation game where visual clarity of components is important, the High preset at 4K appears to be the best compromise, delivering a fluid experience without sacrificing too much fidelity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and its 65 W TDP indicates a power-efficient design for a desktop part. The CPU’s benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31588 and a single-core score of 4459. In the context of Pc Building Simulator, this level of performance is more than sufficient. The game’s simulation logic, which tracks various hardware parameters, does not appear to be a heavy multi-threaded workload. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system reaches 353.7 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower graphical loads.

However, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent when comparing its benchmark scores to its rivals. The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 36029, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14500HX, has an average score of 35940, a delta of 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is similarly close at 35802, with a delta of 0.6%. This indicates that the 9700X is positioned in a highly competitive performance tier. For Pc Building Simulator, the single-thread performance is likely more relevant, given the nature of the simulation. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1280 and the Passmark single-thread score of 4654 demonstrate strong per-core capability, which helps maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not saturated, as seen in the 1080p results.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Pc Building Simulator, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 holds a rank of 512 out of 1769 total combos. This places it in the upper third of all tested systems, indicating that it is a capable configuration for this game. The rank reflects the combined performance of the CPU and GPU, and given the game’s nature, the GPU’s influence on the ranking is substantial. The RTX 3080’s average benchmark score is 35787, which is nearly identical to the CPU’s average score of 36029, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither component significantly bottlenecks the other at typical settings.

The combo’s rank of 512 means there are 511 other combinations that deliver higher frame rates in Pc Building Simulator. These are likely to include more recent or higher-end GPUs, as the game’s frame rates at 4K Ultra (53.8 FPS) are the lowest measured, indicating that the RTX 3080 is the limiting factor at the most demanding settings. Despite this, the overall rank is respectable, showing that this system can handle the game well at most resolutions and presets. The data suggests that users with this combo should focus on adjusting settings for 4K, while at 1080p and 1440p, the system provides a very high level of performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture and features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. Its boost clock is 1710 MHz, and it has 8704 shading units. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score is 25086, which places it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs. In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s role is to render the 3D environment, including the various PC components and cases. The measured frame rates show a clear GPU dependency at higher resolutions. For instance, at 4K, the difference between Low (117.9 FPS) and Ultra (53.8 FPS) is 64.1 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU’s workload increases significantly with graphical fidelity.

The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, which has an average score of 36101, a delta of -0.9% relative to the RTX 3080. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has a score of 35435, a delta of 1%. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 3080 is still competitive with newer products in raw benchmark terms. For Pc Building Simulator, the 10 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient, as the game does not feature large open worlds or high-resolution textures that would exceed this capacity. The GPU’s performance at 1440p High (108.4 FPS) and 4K High (59.3 FPS) shows that it is well-suited for the game’s requirements, providing smooth gameplay at high settings across most resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system’s performance across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high, ranging from 353.7 FPS at Low to 169.6 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 248.6 FPS, and High delivers 177 FPS. The spread between the lowest and highest settings at 1080p is 184.1 FPS, showing that the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates when the GPU is not stressed.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still strong but shows more variation. Low settings produce 223.1 FPS, Medium produces 159.4 FPS, High produces 108.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 104.9 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 3.5 FPS, indicating a point of diminishing returns for the GPU. The jump from Low to Medium is 63.7 FPS, which is a significant step, but the transition from High to Ultra is minimal.

At 3840x2160, the system’s limits become apparent. Low settings achieve 117.9 FPS, Medium achieves 81.1 FPS, High achieves 59.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 53.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 36.8 FPS, and between Medium and High is 21.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that falls below 60 FPS, making it the least desirable for a smooth experience. The data shows that the RTX 3080 is the limiting component at 4K, as the frame rates scale directly with the graphical workload. Overall, this combo offers excellent performance at 1080p and 1440p, with playable frame rates at 4K when settings are adjusted appropriately.