Pc Building Simulator

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 form a pairing that is decisively CPU-led in Pc Building Simulator, where the simulation’s logic and physics calculations dominate frame production. The benchmark data shows this combo achieving a rank of 442 out of 1769 tested configurations, placing it in the top 25% of all systems. This is a strong result, but the measured frame rates reveal that the processor is the workhorse here, while the graphics card handles the less demanding visual load with considerable headroom.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) and features 8 cores with 16 threads, running at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining characteristic, and in a simulation like Pc Building Simulator, which heavily relies on rapid state updates and entity management, this large cache likely reduces memory latency and accelerates the repeated data accesses that simulation logic demands. The processor’s 3DMark scores support this: it achieves 10081 in the 16-thread test and 10067 at max threads, while single-thread performance sits at 1212. The Cinebench R23 results further illustrate its capability, with a multicore score of 34004 and a single-core score of 4800.

Benchmark results indicate that the CPU’s performance is competitive with its nearest rivals, though not dominant. The data shows the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 37780, sitting at the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor, the Intel Xeon 6353P, scores 37811, a delta of -0.1% against the Ryzen — a statistical tie. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 also matches it closely at 37831 (-0.1%). The Intel Core i9-13900HK trails slightly at 38020 (-0.6%), and the Intel Core i5-13600KF is at 38028 (-0.7%). This means the 9800X3D is not the absolute fastest in synthetic tests, but its 3D V-Cache configuration provides a unique advantage in gaming workloads that rely on data locality, which likely explains the strong in-game FPS numbers.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is evident in the frame rates observed at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 365.7 FPS, and at 1440p Low it achieves 228.3 FPS. These high numbers, especially at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed, suggest that the processor is capable of feeding the graphics card with more than enough draw calls and simulation data. The 8-core/16-thread configuration is well-suited for the game’s background tasks, such as managing component inventories and temperature simulations, which benefit from the high single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4800) and the massive 96 MB L3 cache.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, is a 12 GB GDDR6X graphics card with a 192-bit memory bus and a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2475 MHz, and it provides 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The card’s memory configuration is ample for Pc Building Simulator, which is not a VRAM-intensive title, and the high bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and scene rendering are not bottlenecks. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score is 26927, placing it at the 81st percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 37283.

Comparisons with nearest rivals show a mixed picture. The RTX 4070’s closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37507, a delta of -0.6% against the RTX 4070. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A scores 38008 (-1.9%), and the RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 (-2.2%). However, the AMD Radeon RX 5300M scores 36371, which is 2.5% slower than the RTX 4070. These deltas indicate that the RTX 4070 is positioned in the mid-to-high range, but its performance in this specific game is not the limiting factor. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 59.5 FPS, which is playable, but the FPS jumps significantly when settings are lowered — a sign that the GPU is not fully utilized at lower presets.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s role appears secondary. At 1080p, the frame rates range from 172.8 FPS at Ultra to 365.7 FPS at Low, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. At 4K High, the card produces 62.8 FPS, and at 4K Medium it hits 83.7 FPS. This scaling suggests that the RTX 4070 has enough raw power to handle the game’s visuals at high resolutions, but the CPU’s simulation overhead prevents the GPU from becoming the primary constraint until 4K Ultra, where the FPS drops to 59.5. The 12 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient, and the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that any texture-heavy scenes are rendered smoothly.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with the RTX 4070 ranks 442nd out of 1769 tested combos, placing it in the top 25% of all configurations tested.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6353P?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 37780, while the Intel Xeon 6353P scores 37811, showing a delta of -0.1%. This means the two processors perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 365.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the GPU more powerful or weaker than its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56?

A: The RTX 4070 scores 37283 on average, while the RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a delta of -0.6%. This means the RX Vega 56 is slightly faster in benchmarks, but the difference is marginal.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 59.5 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much does the FPS improve when switching from Ultra to Low at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the FPS goes from 109.5 at Ultra to 228.3 at Low, an increase of 118.8 FPS, showing the GPU’s headroom when graphical load is reduced.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo’s rank of 442 out of 1769 places it in the 75th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 75% of configurations in Pc Building Simulator. This is a strong showing, but the data reveals that the ranking is driven more by the CPU than the GPU. The CPU’s 90th percentile standing among all processors contrasts with the GPU’s 81st percentile, suggesting that the processor is the higher-performing component in this pairing.

Relative to its nearest CPU rivals, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is essentially tied with the Intel Xeon 6353P and Core Ultra 5 225, but the in-game FPS numbers are high across all settings, indicating that the X3D’s cache structure provides a tangible benefit in simulation workloads. The GPU, meanwhile, sits close to the RX Vega 56 and MX570 A in synthetic scores, yet the measured FPS at 1080p Low (365.7) is far above what those rivals might achieve, reinforcing that the CPU is the primary driver of the high frame rates. The rank of 442 is respectable, but it is not a top-tier result, suggesting that other combos with faster GPUs or more optimized pairings can edge it out in this title.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the data points to High settings as the optimal choice. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 185.3 FPS, which is smooth and well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors. At 1440p High, it achieves 115.1 FPS, still excellent for competitive play, and at 4K High it produces 62.8 FPS, which is playable on standard 60 Hz displays. The Medium preset offers higher frame rates (258.3 FPS at 1080p, 164.8 FPS at 1440p, 83.7 FPS at 4K) but sacrifices visual fidelity that the RTX 4070 can easily handle.

Ultra settings show a noticeable drop: 172.8 FPS at 1080p, 109.5 FPS at 1440p, and 59.5 FPS at 4K. While these are still playable, the marginal visual improvement over High is not worth the 12 FPS loss at 4K or the 12.5 FPS drop at 1080p. Low settings, while delivering the highest FPS (365.7 at 1080p), are not recommended because the game’s simulation aspects do not benefit from extreme frame rates, and the visual downgrade is severe. Therefore, High is the sweet spot — it leverages the CPU’s strength without pushing the GPU into a bottleneck, and it provides a consistent experience across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 172.8 FPS at Ultra, 185.3 FPS at High, 258.3 FPS at Medium, and 365.7 FPS at Low. The jump from Ultra to High is modest (12.5 FPS), but from High to Medium there is a significant 73 FPS increase, and from Medium to Low another 107.4 FPS gain. This indicates that the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates, and the GPU only becomes a factor at the higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are 109.5 FPS at Ultra, 115.1 FPS at High, 164.8 FPS at Medium, and 228.3 FPS at Low. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings: Ultra loses 63.3 FPS, High loses 70.2 FPS, Medium loses 93.5 FPS, and Low loses 137.4 FPS. This shows that the GPU is beginning to take on more load, but the CPU still provides a solid foundation.

At 3840x2160, the combo produces 59.5 FPS at Ultra, 62.8 FPS at High, 83.7 FPS at Medium, and 118.5 FPS at Low. The 4K results are the most telling: the difference between Ultra and High is only 3.3 FPS, but between High and Medium it is 20.9 FPS, and between Medium and Low it is 34.8 FPS. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, but only at the higher presets — Low settings still allow the CPU to push well over 100 FPS.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU load. At Low settings, the drop from 365.7 FPS at 1080p to 228.3 FPS at 1440p is a 37.5% reduction, and then to 118.5 FPS at 4K is a further 48.1% reduction. This steep decline at Low settings indicates that the GPU is becoming more involved as resolution increases, but even at 4K Low, the frame rate is high enough that the CPU is still not the bottleneck.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is less severe: from 172.8 FPS at 1080p to 109.5 FPS at 1440p (a 36.6% drop) and then to 59.5 FPS at 4K (a 45.7% drop). The fact that the percentage drop is similar across settings suggests a balanced system, but the absolute numbers tell a different story. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 10081 and the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 26927 indicate that the processor is far ahead of the graphics card in relative performance. This is confirmed by the 4K Ultra result of 59.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold — at this point, the RTX 4070 is struggling to keep up with the game’s rendering demands at maximum quality.

The data implies that the CPU is the primary driver of performance in Pc Building Simulator, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU is not fully taxed. The GPU becomes the limiting component only at 4K with High or Ultra settings, where its 12 GB of VRAM and 2475 MHz boost clock are pushed to their limits. This is a classic case of a CPU-heavy game, where the Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s 96 MB L3 cache and high single-thread performance provide the foundation for excellent FPS, and the RTX 4070 handles the visual output without becoming a major constraint until the highest resolutions.