Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator's measured performance with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B580 shows a combination that scales predictably with settings and resolution, with the most balanced experience found at 1440p Medium. The data indicates that 1080p Low delivers a 214.2 FPS average, but this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. At 1440p, the Medium preset produces a 94.2 FPS average, which is a substantial improvement over the 66.8 FPS at High and the 64.7 FPS at Ultra, while still maintaining a smooth frame rate that is nearly three times the 4K High result. For users prioritizing frame rate above all else, 1080p Low is the clear outlier, but for a balanced experience that leverages the hardware without overburdening it, 1440p Medium is the recommended starting point.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results reveal a clear hierarchy in performance across the four presets tested. At 1920x1080, the step from Low to Medium reduces the average frame rate from 214.2 FPS to 150.6 FPS, a significant drop that indicates the game is sensitive to the increased graphical load. Moving further to High yields 105.6 FPS, and finally Ultra drops to 100.5 FPS. This pattern suggests that the most substantial performance cost occurs between Low and Medium, while the transition from High to Ultra is comparatively minor, costing only 5.1 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the same trend holds but with more pronounced differences. The Low preset achieves 135.2 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. The Medium preset delivers 94.2 FPS, a robust number for a simulation title. High settings reduce this to 66.8 FPS, and Ultra brings it down to 64.7 FPS. The gap between Medium and High here is 27.4 FPS, which is a more considerable jump than at 1080p, suggesting that the resolution increase amplifies the cost of higher settings. For a 60Hz display, the High preset at 1440p is still viable, but Medium provides a much larger safety margin for frame time consistency.

The 4K results paint a different picture. At 3840x2160, the Low preset manages a 72.6 FPS average, which is playable. However, Medium drops to 52.4 FPS, and both High (36 FPS) and Ultra (36.4 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that this combination is not well-suited for high-fidelity 4K gaming in this title, as the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The most sensible recommendation is to target 1440p Medium for the best overall experience, as it offers a frame rate that is 30.3% higher than the 1440p High preset while still providing a visually rich environment. At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 100.5 FPS is a strong choice for users with high refresh rate monitors who want maximum quality.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Pc Building Simulator, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arc B580 holds a specific position. The combo rank is 1396 out of 1769 total tested combinations, placing it in the lower third of all results. This ranking is a direct reflection of the measured frame rates, which are solid but not exceptional compared to other pairings that may feature more powerful GPUs. The data indicates that while the CPU is a top-tier performer, the GPU is the limiting factor in this specific pairing, preventing the combination from achieving a higher rank.

The CPU itself, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, is a high-end part that ranks in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37780. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6353P, which scores 37811, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 37831, both with a deltaPct of -0.1. This shows that the 9800X3D is essentially on par with these processors in synthetic tests. However, the GPU, the Intel Arc B580, only ranks in the 66th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scores 23181, a deltaPct of -0.7, meaning the Arc B580 is slightly slower. This discrepancy in relative performance between the CPU and GPU explains the mid-tier combo rank; the system is held back by the graphics card.

The fact that the combo rank is 1396 out of 1769 suggests that many other combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game. This is not a criticism of the components individually, but rather a statement about the balance of the pairing. The 9800X3D is clearly capable of feeding a faster GPU, but the Arc B580 is the bottleneck in this configuration. Users seeking a higher rank in this specific game would likely need to pair the 9800X3D with a more powerful GPU to see a significant improvement in the combo ranking.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary determinant of frame rates in Pc Building Simulator, as evidenced by the performance scaling across resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's demands at lower resolutions, but the data suggests it becomes a limiting factor at 4K with higher settings. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both set at 2670 MHz, and it has a total of 2560 shading units, which contribute to its overall compute capability of 13.67 TFLOPS FP32.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks further clarifies its role. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3068, and its Passmark G3D score is 15748. These numbers place it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, indicating mid-range performance. In the context of this game, the Arc B580's limits are exposed at 4K. The jump from 1440p Low (135.2 FPS) to 4K Low (72.6 FPS) represents a 46.3% drop in performance, which is a substantial penalty for the resolution increase. This indicates that the GPU is working much harder at 4K, and its 12 GB VRAM buffer and memory bandwidth are being stressed.

The GPU's transistor count is 19,600 million on a 5 nm process, with a die size of 272 mm². This architecture, Xe2-HPG, is designed for efficiency, but the data shows that it struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra, where it only achieves 36.4 FPS. The performance difference between 4K Medium and 4K High is notable, with a drop from 52.4 FPS to 36 FPS. This suggests that the transition to High settings at 4K introduces a significant load increase that the GPU cannot handle. The GPU's role is clearly to provide playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not a 4K-capable part for this title at high settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a comprehensive view of the system's capabilities. Starting at 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings yield an average of 214.2 FPS, which is more than double the 100.5 FPS seen at Ultra. The Medium preset achieves 150.6 FPS, and High settings result in 105.6 FPS. These numbers show a clear progression, with each step up in quality costing a significant number of frames. The delta between Low and Medium is 63.6 FPS, which is the largest single-step drop at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset delivers 135.2 FPS, which is still a very high frame rate. Medium settings produce 94.2 FPS, and High settings yield 66.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is the lowest at 64.7 FPS. At this resolution, the gap between Low and Medium is 41 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High is 27.4 FPS. The system is clearly capable of handling 1440p with ease at lower settings, but the high-end presets start to tax the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the combination become apparent. The Low preset is the only one that maintains a playable frame rate, with an average of 72.6 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 52.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. High and Ultra settings are nearly identical, with averages of 36 FPS and 36.4 FPS, respectively. The data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck here, as the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor given its high benchmark scores. The 4K results are consistently below the 1440p results, and the drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low is 62.6 FPS, which is a substantial 46.3% reduction.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is a critical indicator of the system's balance. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 214.2 FPS at 1080p to 135.2 FPS at 1440p, and then to 72.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36.9% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46.3% decrease from 1440p to 4K. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU has enough headroom to process the game logic, but the GPU's rendering capabilities are overwhelmed by the increasing pixel count.

At Ultra settings, the trend is similar but with lower absolute numbers. The average frame rate is 100.5 FPS at 1080p, 64.7 FPS at 1440p, and 36.4 FPS at 4K. The proportional drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35.6%, and from 1440p to 4K is 43.7%. This consistency in the percentage drops across different settings strongly suggests that the limiting component is the GPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rates at 1080p Low and 4K Low to be closer, as the CPU load would remain constant while the GPU load changes.

The data clearly indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is the limiting factor in this pairing. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is more than capable of driving the GPU. The CPU's high benchmark scores, such as its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34004, suggest it is not a bottleneck at these resolutions. The resolution scaling analysis shows that as the resolution increases, the frame rate drops at a rate consistent with GPU limitations. This means that for users looking to improve performance at 4K, upgrading the GPU would be the most effective change, while the CPU would remain a constant, high-performing component in the system.