Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers remarkably consistent frame rates across Pc Building Simulator's tested settings, with the data showing a clear pattern where the simulation's CPU-heavy nature benefits decisively from the 8-core/16-thread processor's large 96 MB shared L3 cache. The measured results reveal that this pairing ranks 541st out of 3,723 tested combinations in this game, placing it comfortably in the top 15% of all configs, while the individual components show strong synthetic benchmarks that translate into practical gaming performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this game reveals that the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 195 FPS, which is only slightly below the High preset's 205 FPS average at the same resolution. However, the most interesting pattern emerges when examining the 1440p and 4K results, where High settings deliver 129 FPS and 67 FPS respectively, suggesting that High offers the best balance between visual fidelity and frame rate stability across all resolutions.

For users prioritizing maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 1080p achieves an extraordinary 409 FPS average, while at 1440p it still maintains 258 FPS and at 4K it reaches 135 FPS. This indicates that even the most demanding resolution benefits from the CPU's strong single-thread performance, as the game's simulation logic appears to scale well with the processor's 5.20 GHz boost clock. The Medium preset provides intermediate values, with 290 FPS at 1080p, 183 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K, along with the only min/max FPS data points in the entire measured set.

The Ultra preset, while offering the highest visual quality, shows diminishing returns compared to High, with only a 10 FPS difference at 1080p (195 vs 205) and 6 FPS at 1440p (123 vs 129). At 4K, the gap narrows to just 3 FPS (64 vs 67), suggesting that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions regardless of the quality preset. Benchmark results indicate that High settings provide the most efficient experience, particularly when considering that the CPU-bound nature of this simulation means higher resolutions don't penalize the processor as heavily as they would in GPU-intensive titles.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D's architecture plays a pivotal role in Pc Building Simulator's performance, with its Zen 5 design on a 4 nm process providing 8 cores and 16 threads that operate between a 4.70 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock. The processor's 96 MB shared L3 cache is particularly relevant for simulation games, which often benefit from large amounts of fast-accessible data storage, and this is reflected in the measured frame rates that remain high even at lower resolutions where CPU performance dominates.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores reinforce its suitability for this game's workload. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,230 and single-core score of 2,080 demonstrate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities, while the Geekbench multicore score of 18,696 and single-core score of 2,964 further validate its processing power. The PassMark multithread score of 40,009 and single-thread score of 4,430 indicate balanced performance across different workload types, which is crucial for a game that simulates both system-building logic and real-time component interactions.

The processor's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with an average benchmark score of 39,768, places it within striking distance of its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 39,603 (0.4% behind), while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40,048 (0.7% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 achieves 40,081 (0.8% ahead). These small percentage differences suggest that the 9800X3D's performance is highly competitive, though notably, the measured FPS results in this game exceed what these synthetic comparisons might predict, likely due to the 3D V-Cache technology that isn't fully captured in standard benchmarks.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER brings substantial graphics processing capability to this combination, with its Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5 nm process providing 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, while the base clock of 1980 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz ensure consistent rendering performance across all tested settings.

The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 43,223, shows it performing competitively against its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262 (0.1% ahead), the GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268 (0.1% ahead), and the Quadro M6000 scores 43,301 (0.2% ahead), while the RTX 4090 Mobile leads at 43,667 (1% ahead). These marginal differences in synthetic benchmarks belie the significant performance gap that might be expected between desktop and mobile parts, though in this game's context, the GPU's role appears secondary to CPU performance.

The PassMark G3D score of 29,995 and GPU compute score of 17,108 indicate solid graphics processing capabilities, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 provides a modern gaming benchmark reference. The GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate suggest it can handle the visual demands of a simulation game, though the measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the frame rate drops to 64 FPS average, indicating that the GPU does become a bottleneck at the highest resolutions and quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 541 out of 3,723 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 85th percentile of all configurations tested. This ranking is particularly impressive given that the game is simulation-heavy, where CPU performance often matters more than GPU capabilities, and the processor's 87th percentile CPU ranking combined with the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking creates a well-balanced system.

The data suggests that this combo outperforms what the individual component percentiles might predict, likely due to the synergistic effect of the CPU's large cache and the GPU's sufficient memory bandwidth for this game's requirements. The rank of 541 out of 3,723 combos means that only about 15% of tested configurations perform better, and given that many of those likely feature higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 4090 or newer RTX 50-series cards, this combination represents a strong mid-to-high-end option.

When examining the performance deltas between this combo and other configurations, it's important to note that the CPU's nearest rivals show very small percentage differences (ranging from -0.8% to +0.7%), which means that the choice of processor within this performance tier has minimal impact on overall system capability. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals show equally tight margins (-1% to -0.1%), indicating that this combo's ranking is more dependent on the combination's balance rather than any single component's dominance.

FAQ

Q: Why does the Ultra preset at 1080p (195 FPS) perform so close to High (205 FPS) despite higher visual demands?

A: The measured data shows only a 10 FPS difference between these settings at 1080p, which suggests that the game's simulation logic is the primary bottleneck rather than the GPU's rendering capabilities. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,080) likely maintains high frame rates even with increased visual complexity.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM on the RTX 4070 SUPER sufficient for this game at 4K?

A: Yes, the measured 4K results show playable frame rates across all settings (64 FPS at Ultra, 67 FPS at High), and the GPU's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth appears adequate for this simulation game. The 12 GB capacity on a 192-bit bus provides enough memory for the game's asset requirements at 4K resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's 96 MB L3 cache impact performance in this game?

A: The large shared L3 cache likely contributes to the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions, where CPU performance dominates. The 8-core/16-thread configuration with a 5.20 GHz boost clock ensures that the simulation logic can run efficiently, as evidenced by the 409 FPS average at 1080p Low settings.

Q: What is the significance of the combo ranking 541st out of 3,723 configurations?

A: This ranking places the combination in the top 15% of all tested configs, which is notable given that the game is CPU-intensive. The 85th percentile performance suggests that this pairing provides a strong experience without requiring top-tier components like the RTX 4090 or newer RTX 50-series cards.

Q: Why does the Medium preset show min/max FPS data while other settings don't?

A: The measured data includes min/max FPS values only for Medium settings across all resolutions (e.g., 246-333 FPS at 1080p, 155-210 FPS at 1440p, 81-110 FPS at 4K). This suggests that Medium settings may exhibit more frame time variance, possibly due to the interaction between CPU and GPU workloads at this quality level.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER's performance in this game compare to its synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking (average benchmark score of 43,223) and PassMark G3D score of 29,995 indicate strong synthetic performance, but in this game, the CPU appears to be the primary driver of frame rates. The GPU's role becomes more apparent at 4K, where the 64 FPS Ultra average suggests the graphics card is adequately handling the rendering load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates show exceptional performance across all settings: Low averages 409 FPS, Medium averages 290 FPS (with a range of 246-333 FPS), High averages 205 FPS, and Ultra averages 195 FPS. The minimal difference between High and Ultra (10 FPS) at this resolution indicates that the game's visual quality settings have a limited impact on performance when the CPU is not constrained by resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results show a predictable scaling pattern: Low achieves 258 FPS, Medium averages 183 FPS (155-210 FPS range), High averages 129 FPS, and Ultra averages 123 FPS. The 6 FPS difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is even smaller than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to play a more significant role but still has headroom available.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains playable but the GPU's influence becomes more evident: Low averages 135 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS (81-110 FPS range), High averages 67 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The 3 FPS gap between High and Ultra at 4K is the smallest across all resolutions, indicating that the GPU is approaching its limits at this resolution with high-quality settings.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals an interesting pattern in how performance scales with resolution. Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by approximately 37-40% across most settings (e.g., High goes from 205 to 129 FPS, a 37% reduction; Low goes from 409 to 258 FPS, a 37% reduction). This consistent scaling suggests that the CPU remains the primary limiting factor at these resolutions, with the GPU having sufficient headroom to handle the increased pixel count.

However, the scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a different story. High settings drop from 129 to 67 FPS, a 48% reduction, while Low settings drop from 258 to 135 FPS, a 48% reduction. This accelerated decline at 4K indicates that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck, particularly as the pixel count quadruples from 1440p to 2160p. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily at this resolution.

The overall scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that Ultra settings experience the largest relative drop (from 195 to 64 FPS, a 67% reduction), while Low settings experience the smallest relative drop (from 409 to 135 FPS, a 67% reduction as well). This consistency in percentage reduction across settings suggests that the resolution increase affects all quality levels proportionally, pointing to a balanced system where both CPU and GPU contribute to the performance ceiling. The data implies that this combination is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being playable but requiring settings adjustments to maintain higher frame rates.