Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a highly playable experience in Pc Building Simulator, though the data reveals a clear performance ceiling dictated by the graphics card. This configuration ranks in the 30th percentile of all tested combos for this title, and the benchmark results show a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, but ultimately favors lower graphical loads to achieve high refresh rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data exhibits a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 225 FPS, which drops to 142 FPS at 1440p and 74 FPS at 4K. This represents a 67% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the rendering load is expanding rapidly with pixel count.

The scaling behavior shifts notably when moving to High settings. At 1080p High, the system produces 112 FPS on average. This falls to 71 FPS at 1440p High, a 37% decrease, and further to 37 FPS at 4K High, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p figure. The pattern suggests that at 4K, the RTX 2060 SUPER is operating near its limits, as the frame rate plummeted below the 40 FPS threshold that would be considered comfortably smooth.

Medium settings provide the most linear scaling curve. The average FPS at 1080p Medium is 159, dropping to 100 at 1440p Medium, and 53 at 4K Medium. The percentage decreases here are 37% and 47% respectively, showing a slightly gentler falloff than Low or High settings. This indicates that Medium settings strike a balance where neither the CPU nor GPU becomes a severe bottleneck at any resolution.

Ultra settings produce the lowest overall frame rates, with 107 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-40 FPS measurement in the entire dataset, confirming that this resolution and settings combination is the most demanding scenario for this hardware pairing. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra shows a 49% reduction, which is consistent with the resolution scaling seen at High settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER serves as the primary limiting factor in this configuration. The GPU is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip fabricated on TSMC's 12 nm process. It features 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the texture and asset loads in Pc Building Simulator but becomes a constraint at 4K resolutions where the frame buffer demands increase. The GPU's pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are modest by modern standards, explaining why the card struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 18159 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (0.5% higher). The RTX 2060 SUPER also sits close to the AMD Radeon RX 460, which scores 18373 (1.5% higher), and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 (1.6% higher). This clustering indicates that the GPU's performance level is well-established and competitive within its peer group.

The GPU's DirectX 12 benchmark score of 61 and DirectX 11 score of 130 are relevant given that Pc Building Simulator leverages these APIs. The PassMark G3D score of 16462 and G2D score of 854 further contextualize the card's capabilities, with the compute score of 6721 showing reasonable parallel processing performance for a card of this class.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined configuration of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2098 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This positions the system in the lower third of all possible pairings, which is somewhat surprising given the CPU's strength but explained by the GPU's mid-range status.

The rank reflects the fact that Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that may not fully utilize the 8-core, 16-thread processor. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a high-end CPU based on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4 nm process node, featuring 96 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark performance is exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and a single-core score of 2228, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs.

However, the GPU's 62nd percentile ranking pulls the overall combo down. The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 18093 is respectable but not exceptional, and in a game like Pc Building Simulator where GPU load dominates, the graphics card becomes the decisive factor in overall ranking. The combo rank of 2098 out of 3002 suggests that many other pairings with stronger GPUs outperform this configuration despite the CPU's advantages.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 35 FPS at Ultra to 74 FPS at Low. The Medium setting at 4K produces 53 FPS average with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS, showing a narrow variance that indicates consistent rendering times. High settings at 4K yield 37 FPS, which is borderline playable but not ideal for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the system performs significantly better. Low settings deliver 142 FPS, Medium produces 100 FPS with a min-max range of 85 to 116 FPS, High reaches 71 FPS, and Ultra manages 68 FPS. The 1440p Medium result shows a 31 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, suggesting some frame time variability but generally stable performance.

The 1920x1080 results are the most impressive. Low settings achieve 225 FPS, which is an excellent result for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. Medium settings produce 159 FPS with a min-max range of 135 to 183 FPS, High delivers 112 FPS, and Ultra reaches 107 FPS. The 1080p Ultra result is only 5 FPS lower than 1080p High, indicating diminishing returns from the highest settings preset.

The data shows that the gap between Medium and Ultra settings at any given resolution is relatively modest. At 1080p, the difference is 52 FPS between Medium and Ultra, while at 1440p it is 32 FPS, and at 4K it is 18 FPS. This suggests that Ultra settings do not impose a significantly higher load than Medium, making them a viable option for most users.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D provides substantial processing headroom that is not fully taxed by Pc Building Simulator. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die.

The CPU's benchmark results are strong across the board. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and single-core score of 2228 place it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The PassMark multi-thread score of 41318 and single-thread score of 4704 further demonstrate its capability. The CPU's data compression score of 474501 and integer math score of 123140 indicate strong general-purpose performance, while the floating point math score of 81998 and extended instructions score of 39272 show robust compute capabilities.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, which scores 58323 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 at 58504 (0.2% lower). The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 58826 (0.7% higher). These small deltas indicate that the 9850X3D is competitively positioned among high-end processors.

For Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's 120 W TDP and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth on dual-channel DDR5 are more than adequate. The game's simulation elements may benefit from the CPU's multi-threading capabilities, but the measured FPS data suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios. The CPU's 96 MB of L3 cache provides fast access to frequently used data, which can help in simulation-heavy titles, but the frame rates are ultimately constrained by the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering throughput.

FAQ

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

A: At 1440p, the system achieves 100 FPS on Medium and 71 FPS on High, both above 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings reach 74 FPS, while Medium drops to 53 FPS. The 1080p resolution provides 107 FPS or higher at all settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU scores 18093 on average, which is 0.4% lower than the RTX 3060 Mobile and 0.5% lower than the Radeon Pro 5700. It outperforms the RX 460 by 1.5% and the Arc A770M by 1.6%.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 9850X3D bottleneck the RTX 2060 SUPER?

A: No, the CPU is not a bottleneck. It ranks in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807, while the GPU ranks in the 62nd percentile. The FPS data indicates the GPU is the limiting component.

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

A: The difference is minimal. High settings average 112 FPS, while Ultra averages 107 FPS, a difference of only 5 FPS. This suggests Ultra settings are viable without significant performance cost.

Q: Is this combo ranked highly among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2098 out of 3002 tested combos, placing it in the lower third. This is due to the GPU's mid-range performance despite the CPU's high-end capabilities.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS is 35 at 4K Ultra settings. The only minimum FPS values recorded are at Medium settings: 45 FPS at 4K, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 135 FPS at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that Medium settings offer the best balance of performance and visual quality for this hardware combination. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 FPS, providing a smooth experience that exceeds the requirements of most displays. At 1440p Medium, the 100 FPS average with an 85 FPS minimum remains highly playable, while 4K Medium at 53 FPS is acceptable for less demanding users.

For users prioritizing frame rate, Low settings at 1440p deliver 142 FPS, which is an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1080p Low result of 225 FPS is the highest average in the dataset and would be ideal for competitive play or maximum smoothness.

Ultra settings provide only marginal visual improvements over High settings, as evidenced by the small FPS differences. At 1080p, Ultra is 5 FPS slower than High, and at 1440p it is 3 FPS slower. However, at 4K, Ultra drops to 35 FPS compared to High's 37 FPS, making both options suboptimal for a smooth experience.

The data indicates that High settings at 1440p (71 FPS) is a reasonable choice for users who want better visuals without sacrificing too much performance. For those with 4K displays, Low settings at 74 FPS is the only option that maintains playable frame rates, while Medium at 53 FPS may be tolerable for slower-paced simulation gameplay.

The optimal configuration depends on the user's display and preferences. For 1080p displays, Medium or High settings provide excellent results. For 1440p displays, Medium is the recommended sweet spot, offering 100 FPS with good visual fidelity. For 4K displays, Low settings are recommended to maintain smooth gameplay, with Medium as a compromise for users who prioritize visuals over frame rate.