Pc Building Simulator

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a stark contrast in component tiers when tested in Pc Building Simulator. The CPU is a high-end desktop part, while the GPU is an integrated-class mobile solution, and the measured frame rates reflect this imbalance clearly. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the data indicates that the Arc B390 is the primary bottleneck, with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's substantial processing power largely underutilized in this specific simulation title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy is notable, including 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a large 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is designed to deliver high single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its benchmark scores.

In standardized tests, the processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23230 and a single-core score of 2080. Its Geekbench scores are 18696 for multi-core and 2964 for single-core. The 3DMark results show a scaling pattern from 2394 with 2 threads to 10081 with 16 threads, indicating strong multi-threading capabilities. The PassMark multi-thread score is 40009, with a single-thread score of 4430. These results place the CPU in the 87th percentile against all CPUs in the database.

However, in Pc Building Simulator, the relationship between these CPU capabilities and the game's performance is indirect. The game is a simulation that involves building and managing computers, and its workload does not appear to be heavily reliant on the extreme processing power offered by this CPU. The measured frame rates are consistently low, and the variance between settings is more attributable to the GPU than the CPU. The data suggests that even at 1080p Low, where CPU load is typically highest, the processor is not the limiting factor. Instead, the Arc B390's rendering speed caps the output, meaning the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's powerful 8-core, 16-thread design and high clock speeds are left with significant headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Pc Building Simulator provide a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 125 FPS on Low, 88 FPS on Medium, 62 FPS on High, and 59 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS, indicating some frame time variance. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is minimal, at just 3 FPS, suggesting the Ultra preset offers diminishing returns for the performance cost.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop to 79 FPS on Low, 56 FPS on Medium, 39 FPS on High, and 38 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution records a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 23 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 1 FPS. This pattern indicates that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding, and the GPU struggles to differentiate it from the High preset due to its limited processing power.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal. The average frame rates are 41 FPS on Low, 29 FPS on Medium, 21 FPS on High, and 20 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 12 FPS drop, and from Medium to High is an 8 FPS drop. The High and Ultra presets are nearly identical, with only a 1 FPS difference, which further underscores the GPU's inability to handle higher quality settings at this resolution. Overall, the data shows that the combo is only playable at lower settings and resolutions, with 1080p Low being the only configuration that exceeds 100 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Pc Building Simulator with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest average frame rates across all settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 125 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 20 FPS. The 1080p resolution is the only one where the average FPS remains above 59 FPS for all presets, making it the most viable option for consistent performance.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 39 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 38 FPS. The difference is only 1 FPS, which is negligible. This indicates that the Ultra preset offers no meaningful performance advantage in terms of frame rate, and any visual improvements come at a near-identical cost to High.

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

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution with 1536 shading units and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The CPU, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, has a much higher performance ceiling, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23230. The low FPS across all settings, regardless of resolution, points to the GPU being unable to keep up with the CPU's output.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between 1080p and 4K on Medium settings?

A: On Medium settings, the average FPS at 1920x1080 is 88 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it is 29 FPS. This represents a drop of 59 FPS, or approximately 67% lower performance at 4K. The data shows a significant scaling penalty when moving to higher resolutions, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2650 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower percentile of all combinations, indicating that its performance is below average when compared to other system configurations in the database.

Q: Are there any settings where the FPS is consistent without major drops?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 shows a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS, with an average of 88 FPS. This indicates a relatively stable frame rate range. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 47 to 64 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Medium, it is 25 to 34 FPS. The 1080p Medium setting appears to be the most stable in terms of frame time consistency.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low settings drops from 125 to 79, a reduction of 46 FPS. On Medium settings, the drop is from 88 to 56, a reduction of 32 FPS. On High settings, the drop is from 62 to 39, a reduction of 23 FPS. On Ultra settings, the drop is from 59 to 38, a reduction of 21 FPS.

The scaling from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is even more pronounced. On Low settings, the average FPS drops from 79 to 41, a reduction of 38 FPS. On Medium, it drops from 56 to 29, a reduction of 27 FPS. On High, it drops from 39 to 21, a reduction of 18 FPS. On Ultra, it drops from 38 to 20, a reduction of 18 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, with Low settings seeing a 67% decrease in FPS, and Medium settings seeing a 67% decrease as well.

This steep scaling curve is characteristic of a GPU-limited system. The Intel Arc B390, with its 24 ROPs and 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, struggles to fill the increasing pixel count. The CPU's performance, which remains constant across resolutions, does not compensate. The data shows that the limiting component is the graphics processor, as the frame rate drops are directly proportional to the increase in rendering workload. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is not the bottleneck, and the system's overall performance is constrained by the integrated GPU's bandwidth and compute capabilities.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 render output units. It also includes 12 ray tracing cores. Its compute power is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 operations and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16 operations. The memory is system shared, meaning its bandwidth is system dependent.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the GPU scores 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile against all GPUs. This is a very low score, indicating that the GPU is among the weaker performers in the database. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which scores 1463, and the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, which scores 1460. The Arc B390 is 1.3% ahead of the GT 520MX and 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M. This performance level is consistent with the measured FPS in Pc Building Simulator, where the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates.

In the game, the GPU's role is to render the simulation's graphics. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the GPU can achieve 125 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 20 FPS. The GPU's limited pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are insufficient for higher resolutions and quality settings. The system shared memory, with no dedicated VRAM, further impacts performance, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth. The results demonstrate that the Arc B390 is the primary limiting factor in this configuration, and its low percentile ranking aligns with the poor frame rates observed at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's priority for frame rate versus visual quality. For a smooth experience, the 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings is the only configuration that provides a high average FPS of 125. This is the best choice for maximizing performance, as it offers the highest headroom above 60 FPS.

For a balance between quality and performance, the 1920x1080 Medium preset is a strong candidate. It averages 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS, ensuring that the frame rate rarely drops below the standard 60 FPS threshold. The visual improvement from Low to Medium is likely worthwhile, given the 37 FPS sacrifice is still above playable levels. At 2560x1440, the Low setting is the only one that exceeds 60 FPS, averaging 79 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 56 FPS, which is playable but may exhibit occasional dips.

The data shows that the High and Ultra presets offer negligible differences in performance. At 1080p, High averages 62 FPS and Ultra averages 59 FPS. At 1440p, High averages 39 FPS and Ultra averages 38 FPS. At 4K, High averages 21 FPS and Ultra averages 20 FPS. In all cases, the Ultra preset provides no significant frame rate advantage over High, and the 1 FPS difference suggests that visual fidelity gains are minimal. Therefore, it is recommended to use the High preset instead of Ultra, as it likely provides nearly identical visuals with a slightly higher frame rate. For the best experience, users should prioritize 1080p Medium or Low, as higher resolutions and settings result in sub-60 FPS averages.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2650 out of 3002 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This rank places the combo in the bottom 12% of all configurations. The ranking reflects the GPU's low performance, as the CPU is a high-end part. The Arc B390's percentile of 9% against all GPUs is a strong indicator of its limitations, and this is directly reflected in the game's FPS results.

When compared to other combos, this system is hindered by the GPU. The CPU's benchmarks, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23230, are strong, but they do not translate to high frame rates in this game. The data shows that the combo's rank is significantly lower than what the CPU alone would suggest, highlighting the importance of GPU performance in this title. The measured FPS across all settings and resolutions are consistently low, which aligns with the combo's poor ranking. This configuration is not well-suited for Pc Building Simulator, as the GPU's integrated nature and low compute power cannot leverage the CPU's capabilities, resulting in a subpar gaming experience relative to other tested systems.