Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a profoundly capable Pc Building Simulator experience, with the data showing this combo ranking 210th out of 3,723 tested combinations — placing it in the top 6% of all configs. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings presets are exceptionally high, with the combo never dropping below 74 FPS even at 4K Ultra, which is the most demanding configuration tested. This system is clearly built for high-refresh-rate play at any resolution, though the scaling patterns reveal interesting dynamics about where the bottleneck shifts between CPU and GPU as resolution changes.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals a system that is heavily CPU-limited at lower resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 446 FPS at 1920x1080 to 297 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 33% reduction — and then further to 155 FPS at 3840x2160, which represents a 48% drop from 1440p. This steep scaling curve at Low settings indicates that the GPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p; the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads are capable of feeding the RTX 4080 far beyond what the GPU can render at that resolution, creating a CPU-bound scenario where the GPU has headroom to spare.

At Medium settings, the scaling pattern shifts slightly. The 333 FPS at 1080p drops to 210 FPS at 1440p (a 37% reduction), then to 110 FPS at 4K (a 48% reduction from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium settings suggests that the rendering workload scales predictably with pixel count, but the absolute frame rates remain high enough that neither component is being pushed to its absolute limit until 4K.

The High and Ultra settings tell a different story. At High, the progression is 235 FPS at 1080p, 148 FPS at 1440p, and 78 FPS at 4K — a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Ultra, the numbers are 224 FPS, 141 FPS, and 74 FPS respectively, with nearly identical percentage reductions. The fact that Ultra and High produce very similar frame rates at each resolution — within 5% of each other — indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at these higher settings, as the additional graphical workload from Ultra settings does not translate into proportionally larger FPS penalties.

The most telling observation comes from comparing the Low-to-Ultra spread at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (446 FPS) and Ultra (224 FPS) is a factor of 2.0, while at 4K, the difference between Low (155 FPS) and Ultra (74 FPS) is also a factor of 2.1. This consistency suggests that the rendering pipeline in Pc Building Simulator scales uniformly with settings, but the absolute performance ceiling at 4K Ultra — 74 FPS — shows that the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this game, though not overkill.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 210 out of 3,723 tested configurations places it firmly in the upper echelon of systems for Pc Building Simulator. This positioning is notable because the game is a simulation title that likely does not stress the GPU as heavily as modern AAA shooters or open-world games, which means the CPU's contribution to this ranking is disproportionately important. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 3D V-Cache-optimized design, with 96 MB of shared L3 cache, appears to be a significant factor in achieving this high rank, as simulation games often benefit from large cache pools to handle complex in-game logic and asset streaming.

The gap between this combo and the rest of the field is substantial. A rank of 210 out of 3,723 means that only about 5.6% of tested combinations achieve higher average frame rates in this game. This places the system ahead of the vast majority of configurations, including those with newer or more expensive components that may not have the same cache-friendly architecture. The data suggests that for a game like Pc Building Simulator, which involves managing numerous concurrent systems and their individual performance characteristics, the CPU's ability to rapidly access cached data is more valuable than raw GPU throughput.

When considering the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows a tight clustering of scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is only 0.4% behind, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is 0.7% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is 0.8% ahead. These sub-1% differences in average benchmark scores suggest that the 9800X3D's performance in synthetic tests is comparable to these other processors, but the actual in-game ranking for Pc Building Simulator may be influenced by factors not captured in those averages, such as the 3D V-Cache's impact on simulation-specific workloads.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern of close scores. The RTX 4080 SUPER is just 0.1% ahead, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% behind, and the Radeon 8060S is 2.7% behind. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 4080 is competitively positioned within its performance class, and the overall combo rank is likely more influenced by the CPU's strengths than any GPU advantage.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is built on the Zen 5 architecture with a Granite Ridge codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The 96 MB of shared L3 cache is the standout feature, providing a massive pool of fast memory for the CPU to draw upon — particularly beneficial for simulation games that frequently access the same data structures. The CPU's 120 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth round out a package designed for high-throughput workloads.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is critical because the game simulates the behavior of multiple PC components simultaneously, including their thermal, power, and performance characteristics. The benchmark results show that the 9800X3D excels in multithreaded workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,230 and a Geekbench multicore score of 18,696. These scores indicate strong parallel processing capability, which is essential for handling the game's simulation logic across multiple active systems. The single-thread performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,080 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,964, ensuring that the game's primary simulation thread does not become a bottleneck.

The CPU's 3DMark results provide additional insight into its scaling behavior. The score progression from 2,394 at 2 threads to 4,669 at 4 threads, 8,252 at 8 threads, and 10,067 at max threads shows near-linear scaling up to 8 threads, with diminishing returns beyond that point. This pattern suggests that while the CPU has 16 threads available, most workloads — including Pc Building Simulator — may not fully utilize all of them, but the 8-core design ensures that the game's multithreaded components are well-served.

The PassMark multithread score of 40,009 and single-thread score of 4,430 reinforce the CPU's balanced performance profile. The data compression score of 468,017 and integer math score of 116,709 are particularly relevant for a simulation game that may involve data processing and logic calculations. The CPU's percentile ranking of 87 among all CPUs indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of processors in aggregate benchmark performance, which aligns with its strong showing in this game's combo ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels, with 12 distinct data points. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 446 FPS on Low, 333 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 283 and maximum of 383), 235 FPS on High, and 224 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that even at the most demanding 1080p settings, the system maintains a frame rate well above what any current display can refresh, making the experience effectively limitless at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. The Low setting produces 297 FPS, Medium delivers 210 FPS (with a minimum of 179 and maximum of 242), High achieves 148 FPS, and Ultra reaches 141 FPS. The 1440p results show that the system can comfortably drive high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution, with even the Ultra preset staying above the 140 FPS threshold that many competitive players target. The minimum frame rate of 179 FPS at Medium settings suggests excellent frame time consistency, with no significant drops that could cause stuttering.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more moderate but remains highly playable. Low settings produce 155 FPS, Medium achieves 110 FPS (with a minimum of 93 and maximum of 126), High delivers 78 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 74 FPS. The 4K results indicate that the RTX 4080 is the limiting factor at this resolution, particularly at High and Ultra settings where the frame rates cluster in the 74-78 FPS range. The Medium setting's minimum of 93 FPS shows that even under load, the system rarely dips below playable thresholds.

The scaling between settings at each resolution is worth noting. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 113 FPS, from Medium to High costs 98 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs only 11 FPS. This pattern suggests that the Ultra preset offers marginal visual improvements over High for a minimal performance penalty, while the Low-to-Medium transition demands a significant frame rate sacrifice. At 4K, the differences are smaller in absolute terms: Low to Medium costs 45 FPS, Medium to High costs 32 FPS, and High to Ultra costs just 4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming saturated and additional settings have less impact on frame rate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with an AD103 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth, which is ample for Pc Building Simulator's texture and asset requirements. The GPU's base clock of 2205 MHz and boost clock of 2505 MHz provide substantial compute throughput, with the memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). The 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units deliver a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark results show strong overall performance, with a PassMark G3D score of 34,457 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 263,779. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 214,739 indicate that the GPU handles modern graphics APIs effectively. The PassMark GPU compute score of 20,671 demonstrates solid compute capability, which may be relevant for any physics or simulation calculations offloaded to the GPU. The GPU's percentile ranking of 86 among all GPUs places it in the top 14% of graphics cards, which is slightly below the CPU's 87th percentile — a minor difference that suggests the CPU is marginally stronger relative to its peers.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is primarily visual rendering, as the game's simulation logic is likely CPU-bound. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation: at 1080p, the GPU is clearly not the bottleneck, as frame rates exceed 400 FPS at Low settings, which vastly outstrips the CPU's ability to feed frames. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with 74 FPS representing the rendering ceiling for this combination of resolution and settings. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, as Pc Building Simulator's asset sizes are unlikely to approach that limit even at 4K.

The RTX 4080's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% ahead in average benchmark score, indicating that the two cards are essentially performance equivalents. The Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1%, while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and Radeon 8060S are 2.6% and 2.7% behind respectively. These small deltas suggest that the GPU's performance class is well-defined, and the RTX 4080 sits at the edge of the top tier.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution, balancing visual quality against frame rate headroom. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, as it delivers 224 FPS — only 11 FPS less than High but with the maximum visual fidelity. The fact that the frame rate at Ultra remains above 200 FPS means there is no meaningful trade-off for maxing out the settings; the display refresh rate will be the limiting factor, not the hardware. Medium delivers 333 FPS, but the extra 109 FPS over Ultra is unlikely to be perceptible on any monitor that can actually display those frame rates.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice, with 141 FPS providing a smooth experience on 144 Hz displays. High achieves 148 FPS, a marginal 7 FPS improvement that does not justify the visual downgrade. Medium produces 210 FPS, which could be relevant for competitive players using 240 Hz monitors, but the visual compromise is significant. The data shows that the system has enough headroom at 1440p Ultra to maintain frame rates well above the 60 FPS baseline, making this the sweet spot for the resolution.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation depends on the player's priority. High settings produce 78 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target and provides a good balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra delivers 74 FPS, a 4 FPS reduction that is likely imperceptible in practice, so the Ultra preset is still viable for players who prioritize maximum visual fidelity. Medium achieves 110 FPS, which is the best option for 4K players with high-refresh-rate displays, as it maintains fluid motion while sacrificing some graphical detail. Low at 155 FPS is excessive for most 4K displays and offers no meaningful advantage over Medium.

The overall pattern suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1440p Ultra or 4K High, depending on the display's native resolution and refresh rate. The 1080p results are so high that they exceed any practical display capability, making settings choices irrelevant at that resolution. For players with 4K 60 Hz displays, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, as the 74 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate bound. For 4K 120 Hz panels, Medium settings at 110 FPS provide the closest match to the display's capability without exceeding it unnecessarily.