Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that behaves differently from typical action games, and the data for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combo shows a system that is heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions but eventually becomes GPU-limited at 4K. The measured frame rates reveal a clear hierarchy where the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface become the primary constraint as resolution increases, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's logic and physics calculations. This combination ranks 985th out of 1769 tested combos, placing it in the 56th percentile overall, which is respectable but not exceptional for a pairing of a flagship gaming CPU with a mid-range GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the system delivers 264.4 FPS at 1920x1080, which drops to 169.3 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 85.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 67.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is being progressively overwhelmed by the pixel count. The scaling from 1440p to 4K alone shows a 49.4% performance loss, which is a significant hit that points directly at the RTX 4060's limited memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s and its 128-bit bus width.

At Ultra settings, the pattern is even more pronounced. The system starts at 128 FPS at 1080p, falls to 82.3 FPS at 1440p, and bottoms out at 44.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling because it falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making the experience less fluid. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 40.8 FPS (from 85.6 to 44.8), whereas at 1080p the delta is 136.4 FPS (from 264.4 to 128). This compression of performance at 4K confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, while the CPU has more influence at 1080p where the frame rates are much higher.

The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, where the RTX 4060 can maintain high frame rates across all settings. At 4K, only Low settings (85.6 FPS) provide a playable experience, while Medium (65 FPS) is borderline and High (47.2 FPS) and Ultra (44.8 FPS) fall below the 50 FPS mark. This scaling behavior is consistent with a GPU that has sufficient raw compute (15.11 TFLOPS FP32) but is constrained by its memory subsystem at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a Zen 5 architecture processor built on a 4 nm TSMC process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a key asset for simulation games like Pc Building Simulator, which often involve complex state tracking and physics calculations. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34004 and a single-core score of 4800, placing it in the 90th percentile against all CPUs.

The CPU's role in this game is evident from the frame rate scaling at 1080p. At Low settings, the system achieves 264.4 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that the CPU's single-thread performance becomes relevant. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1212 and the PassMark single-thread score of 4430 indicate strong per-core performance, which helps maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for a simulation title, as evidenced by the PassMark multithread score of 40009 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 10081.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D holds its own. It scores 37780 on average, which is only 0.1% behind the Intel Xeon 6353P (37811) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (37831), and 0.6-0.7% behind the Intel Core i9-13900HK (38020) and the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38028). These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming scenarios, meaning the CPU is unlikely to be the source of any performance difference between these processors in Pc Building Simulator. The data indicates that the CPU provides more than enough computational power for this game, and the frame rates are primarily dictated by the GPU at resolutions above 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical specification for understanding the performance drops at higher resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz contribute to its 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, but the memory bandwidth is the limiting factor when resolution increases.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 66th percentile against all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 19545 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321, 0.6% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338, 0.7% higher), and the Intel Arc B580 (23021, 0.7% lower). These small deltas suggest that the RTX 4060 is competitive with these cards, but none of them are particularly well-suited for 4K gaming given their memory configurations.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM becomes a bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings, where the frame rate drops to 44.8 FPS. This is a 65% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result of 128 FPS. The 4K High setting (47.2 FPS) is barely better, indicating that the memory bandwidth and capacity are insufficient for the higher resolution's texture and geometry demands. The GPU's performance at 1440p is more acceptable, with High (82.9 FPS) and Ultra (82.3 FPS) both exceeding 80 FPS, but the drop to 4K reveals the hardware's limitations.

The data shows that the RTX 4060 is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but its 128-bit memory interface and 8 GB VRAM make it unsuitable for 4K gaming at high settings. The 17 Gbps effective memory speed and 2125 MHz memory clock are not enough to sustain high frame rates at 4K, as demonstrated by the steep performance cliff between 1440p and 4K across all settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60+ FPS at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the system delivers 128 FPS, and at 2560x1440 Ultra it achieves 82.3 FPS. Both exceed the 60 FPS threshold, so 1440p Ultra is the highest resolution that maintains a smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 37780 on average, which is 0.1% behind the Intel Xeon 6353P (37811) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (37831), and 0.6-0.7% behind the Intel Core i9-13900HK (38020) and the Intel Core i5-13600KF (38028).

Q: Is the GPU's memory bandwidth sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: No. The 272.0 GB/s bandwidth on a 128-bit bus leads to a 49.4% frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings (from 169.3 to 85.6 FPS), and at Ultra settings the 4K result falls to 44.8 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 264.4 FPS while Ultra produces 128 FPS, a difference of 136.4 FPS. This indicates that the visual quality settings have a significant impact on performance.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 985th out of 1769 tested combos, placing it in the 56th percentile of all systems tested in Pc Building Simulator.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060 is in the 66th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181, which puts it slightly below the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338).

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 985th out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 56th percentile of all systems. This is a mid-pack result that reflects the imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a top-tier processor in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 4060 is in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, creating a system where the CPU is significantly more powerful than the GPU.

This ranking suggests that the combo is not optimal for maximizing performance in this specific game, as the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows that the system can achieve high frame rates at 1080p (up to 264.4 FPS at Low settings), but the 4K results are disappointing, with Ultra settings producing only 44.8 FPS. The ranking indicates that there are 984 other combos that perform better, likely those with more powerful GPUs paired with similar or slightly weaker CPUs.

The rank also highlights that the RTX 4060 is the bottleneck in this pairing. With an average benchmark score of 23181, the GPU is only 0.6-0.7% behind its nearest rivals, but the CPU's score of 37780 is within 0.1-0.7% of its competitors. This means that swapping the CPU for a slightly different model would not significantly change the ranking, while upgrading the GPU would provide a much larger performance improvement. The 56th percentile ranking is respectable for a mainstream combo, but it is clear that the system is not optimized for 4K gaming despite the powerful CPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Low producing 264.4 FPS, Medium 187.8 FPS, High 135.1 FPS, and Ultra 128 FPS. The Ultra preset offers the best visual quality while still maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 1080p gaming.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset (82.3 FPS) is still a viable option, providing a smooth experience with high visual fidelity. High settings (82.9 FPS) offer virtually identical performance, so either preset is acceptable. The Medium preset (121.3 FPS) is overkill for most displays, but it provides a significant frame rate boost if the user prefers higher refresh rates. Low settings (169.3 FPS) are only necessary for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized over visuals.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. Low settings (85.6 FPS) are the only preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended option for 4K gaming. Medium settings (65 FPS) are acceptable for users who can tolerate slightly lower frame rates, but High (47.2 FPS) and Ultra (44.8 FPS) both fall below the 50 FPS mark and are not recommended for a fluid experience. The data clearly indicates that 4K gaming on this combo requires compromising on visual quality.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1440p is the sweet spot, delivering 82.9 FPS while maintaining good graphical fidelity. This provides a superior experience to 4K Low settings, which sacrifice too much visual detail for a modest frame rate increase. The Ultra preset at 1080p (128 FPS) is also an excellent choice for users with 1080p displays who want maximum quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers the following average FPS across settings: Low produces 264.4 FPS, Medium produces 187.8 FPS, High produces 135.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 128 FPS. The performance difference between Low and Ultra is 136.4 FPS, showing a substantial impact from visual quality settings. The gap between Medium and High is 52.7 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is only 7.1 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low produces 169.3 FPS, Medium produces 121.3 FPS, High produces 82.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 82.3 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 87 FPS, with the largest single-step decrease occurring between Medium and High (38.4 FPS). Interestingly, High and Ultra are nearly identical, with only 0.6 FPS separating them, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds little additional load at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low produces 85.6 FPS, Medium produces 65 FPS, High produces 47.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 44.8 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 40.8 FPS, with the largest decrease occurring between Medium and High (17.8 FPS). The difference between High and Ultra narrows to just 2.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is fully saturated at this resolution and the Ultra preset offers minimal additional visual benefit relative to the performance cost.

Comparing resolutions, the 1080p to 1440p scaling at Low settings shows a 95.1 FPS drop (from 264.4 to 169.3), while the 1440p to 4K scaling shows an 83.7 FPS drop (from 169.3 to 85.6). At Ultra settings, the 1080p to 1440p drop is 45.7 FPS (from 128 to 82.3), and the 1440p to 4K drop is 37.5 FPS (from 82.3 to 44.8). These numbers confirm that the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, particularly at 4K where all settings except Low fall below the 60 FPS threshold.