Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Intel Arc B370

This combo pairs AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, an 8-core/16-thread Zen 5 processor with a 96 MB shared L3 cache and boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with Intel's Arc B370 integrated graphics, a 25 W part with 1280 shading units and a 2400 MHz boost clock. Benchmark results show this pairing ranks 3436th out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the bottom 8% of configurations, with the GPU acting as the dominant performance bottleneck across all resolutions and settings.

FAQ

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

A: The combo ranks 3436th out of 3723 tested combos, placing it in the bottom percentile of configurations. This low ranking reflects the severe GPU bottleneck, as the Intel Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 113, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium settings yield 80 FPS, High yields 56 FPS, and Ultra yields 54 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 37 FPS on Low settings, 26 FPS on Medium, 19 FPS on High, and 18 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset approaches playable frame rates at 4K, while all other settings fall below 30 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184, which is 0.2% below the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), 0.5% below the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), and 0.7% below the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: What is the CPU's performance profile relative to similar AMD processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 39768, which is 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (39603) and 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (39485). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40048) by 0.7% and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40081) by 0.8%.

Q: Does the GPU use dedicated VRAM?

A: No, the Intel Arc B370 uses System Shared memory for its VRAM, with system-dependent bandwidth and a "System Shared" bus width. This means the GPU relies on the CPU's DDR5 memory subsystem rather than dedicated graphics memory.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 3436 out of 3723 places this configuration in the lowest tier of tested systems for Pc Building Simulator. This is a remarkably low position, with only 287 combinations ranking below it. The ranking reflects a fundamental imbalance: the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a flagship desktop processor in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

The data shows that the GPU's percentile ranking is the primary driver of the combo's poor overall position. The Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 places it alongside legacy discrete GPUs from the early 2010s era, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and AMD Radeon HD 7650M. In contrast, the CPU's average benchmark score of 39768 places it near modern mid-range and high-end processors like the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 365.

This combination creates a scenario where the CPU is vastly overqualified for the graphical workload, but the GPU cannot translate that processing power into frame rate. The result is a system that underperforms even modest integrated-graphics laptops in this simulation game, as the Arc B370's 5th percentile ranking demonstrates. The measured FPS data confirms this bottleneck: even at 1080p Low settings, where the CPU has the least graphical work to do, the system only reaches 113 FPS, a figure that would be far higher with a more capable GPU.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive factor in this combo's performance, and its specifications explain why. Built on Intel's Xe3-LPG architecture with a 3 nm process, this integrated GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. The boost clock reaches 2400 MHz, with a base clock of 300 MHz. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS.

The most significant limitation is memory. The Arc B370 uses System Shared memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM of its own. Memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," and the bus width is also "System Shared." In Pc Building Simulator, a game that involves managing PC components and building systems, the GPU's reliance on shared system memory likely contributes to the low frame rates observed. The 25 W TDP and IGP slot width confirm this is an integrated solution, not a discrete card.

Benchmark results place the Arc B370 at 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which puts it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are all legacy parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% faster), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% slower). This performance level is simply insufficient for smooth gameplay in Pc Building Simulator at higher settings, as the measured FPS data demonstrates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its strongest results. Low settings deliver an average of 113 FPS, which is the highest frame rate measured across all configurations. Medium settings drop to 80 FPS average, with a minimum of 68 FPS and maximum of 92 FPS. High settings yield 56 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 54 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is 59 FPS, representing a 52% performance drop from the lowest to highest quality preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance penalty becomes pronounced. Low settings average 71 FPS, which is a 37% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 50 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS and maximum of 58 FPS. High settings drop to 36 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 34 FPS average. At this resolution, only Low and Medium presets maintain frame rates above 30 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. Low settings average 37 FPS, a 67% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 26 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and maximum of 30 FPS. High settings average 19 FPS, and Ultra settings average 18 FPS. The 4K results show that this combo is not suitable for high-resolution gaming in Pc Building Simulator, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 40 FPS.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates drop significantly, but the relative ordering of settings remains stable. Low is always fastest, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at all quality levels.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) built on a 4 nm TSMC process. Its base clock is 4.70 GHz, boosting to 5.20 GHz, with a 120 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23230 in multicore and 2080 in singlecore. Geekbench results show 18696 multicore and 2964 singlecore. In PassMark, the multithread score is 40009, with single-thread at 4430. The 3DMark scores range from 1212 in single-thread to 10081 in 16-thread tests. These figures place the CPU in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39768.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average score are the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40081, 0.8% higher), AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40048, 0.7% higher), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (39603, 0.4% lower), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (39485, 0.7% lower). This indicates the 9800X3D performs in line with other modern 8-core parts, with no significant advantage or disadvantage in average synthetic benchmarks.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is largely theoretical because the GPU bottleneck dominates. The simulation genre typically involves physics calculations and logic that can leverage multi-core performance, and the 9800X3D's 16 threads and 96 MB L3 cache should handle these tasks efficiently. However, the measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, where CPU load is highest relative to GPU load, the system only achieves 113 FPS. This suggests the Arc B370 is the primary constraint, as a more capable GPU would likely allow the CPU to push frame rates much higher.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, Medium settings provide the best balance, delivering 80 FPS average with a minimum of 68 FPS and maximum of 92 FPS. This preset offers a smooth experience while maintaining visual quality above the Low preset. High settings at 56 FPS and Ultra at 54 FPS are also playable, but the marginal quality improvement over Medium comes with a 30% performance cost.

At 2560x1440, Low settings are the only reliable option for smooth gameplay, with 71 FPS average. Medium settings at 50 FPS are acceptable for less demanding users, with a minimum of 43 FPS ensuring no major stutters. High and Ultra settings at 36 FPS and 34 FPS respectively fall below the 40 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for comfortable play, so they are not recommended.

At 3840x2160, Low settings at 37 FPS are the only preset that approaches playability, though the frame rate is still marginal. Medium settings at 26 FPS, High at 19 FPS, and Ultra at 18 FPS are all too low for a satisfying experience. Users who must play at 4K should select Low settings and accept the visual compromise, or consider lowering the resolution to 2560x1440.

The overall recommendation is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which provides the best combination of visual quality and performance. The 80 FPS average with a 68 FPS minimum ensures consistent frame pacing, and the 12 FPS gap between average and minimum indicates no severe drops. This configuration represents the sweet spot where the GPU's limited capabilities are balanced against acceptable visual fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU bottleneck clearly. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 113 FPS at 1920x1080 to 71 FPS at 2560x1440, a 37% reduction, then to 37 FPS at 3840x2160, a 67% reduction from 1080p. Medium settings show a similar pattern: 80 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p (38% drop), and 26 FPS at 4K (68% drop). High settings decline from 56 FPS at 1080p to 36 FPS at 1440p (36% drop) to 19 FPS at 4K (66% drop). Ultra settings follow the same trend: 54 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p (37% drop), and 18 FPS at 4K (67% drop).

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings is telling. The roughly two-thirds reduction from 1080p to 4K aligns with the pixel count increase: 4K has four times the pixels of 1080p, and if the GPU were fully utilized, the frame rate should theoretically drop by approximately 75% if fill-rate limited. The observed 66-68% drop is slightly less severe, suggesting some degree of overhead or other limiting factors, but the pattern strongly indicates the GPU is the primary constraint.

The resolution scaling also highlights that the CPU is not the bottleneck. If the CPU were limiting performance, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU workload does not scale with pixel count. Instead, the significant FPS drops with increasing resolution demonstrate that the Arc B370's rendering capabilities are the decisive factor. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking and strong multi-core scores are effectively wasted in this configuration, as the GPU cannot keep up with the demands of Pc Building Simulator at higher resolutions or settings.