Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, and it boosts up to 4.80 GHz. For a simulation title like Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s multi-threaded capacity is the primary driver of performance, as the game’s logic and physics simulations scale heavily with core count. The benchmark data confirms this: the CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 10075 is more than ten times its single-thread score of 941, indicating that the processor’s strength lies in parallel workloads. In Cinebench R23, it achieves a multicore score of 33150 versus a single-core score of 4680, reinforcing that this chip is built for heavy, multi-threaded tasks rather than just fast single-thread responses.

The 5900X sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39453. Its nearest rivals show a tight grouping: the AMD EPYC 4245P is 0.2% ahead, the Intel Core i7-13700F is 0.9% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS trails by 0.7% and the Intel Core i7-13700 trails by 1.0%. The performance difference between these chips is negligible, meaning the 5900X’s 12 cores provide a competitive foundation for this game’s CPU-bound simulation logic. The L3 cache of 64 MB further helps by keeping frequently accessed simulation data close to the cores, reducing stalls that would otherwise hamper frame pacing in a game that relies on consistent processing of building components and shop interactions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The GPU’s 3072 shading units and 24 RT cores handle the visual rendering, but in Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s role is secondary to the CPU. The game’s scenes are mostly static or semi-static, with the heaviest load coming from rendering the PC case, components, and the shop environment. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at any preset, but at 4K, the memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor when pushing higher settings.

The RTX 4060 sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which is 0.6% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti, which is 0.7% behind. The Intel Arc B580 is 0.7% ahead, and the AMD Radeon 760M is 0.8% ahead. The performance deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 4060 is a mid-pack performer. In this game, the GPU’s job is to render the 3D viewport without bottlenecking the CPU’s simulation. The data shows that at lower resolutions, the GPU keeps pace, but at 4K, the GPU’s load increases dramatically, as evidenced by the FPS drops between presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 4060 ranks 1015 out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is surprising given the CPU’s high percentile ranking. The reason is clear: the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing for this specific game. While the CPU is in the 90th percentile, the GPU is only in the 66th percentile. The benchmark results show that the CPU can push frame rates well beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings. For example, at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 266.3 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 125.5 FPS. This indicates that the CPU is capable of far more than the GPU can deliver at high visual fidelity.

The rank of 1015 suggests that many other combos, likely those with stronger GPUs, achieve better overall performance in this game. The 5900X’s benchmark rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13700, are often paired with more powerful graphics cards, pushing those combos higher in the rankings. This pairing is not a bad one, but it is imbalanced: the CPU is overqualified for the GPU’s output in this simulation. For the measured rows, the best frame rates at each resolution come from the Low preset, confirming that the GPU’s rendering capability is the bottleneck when settings are raised.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The combo achieves an average of 135.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700F?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X is 0.9% behind the Intel Core i7-13700F in average benchmark score, with scores of 39453 and 39095 respectively.

Q: Is the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM enough for 4K gaming?

A: At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 40.3 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. At 4K Low, it jumps to 85.7 FPS, indicating that VRAM capacity is not the sole issue; the GPU’s compute power and bandwidth are also limiting.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1015 out of 1769 combos in Pc Building Simulator.

Q: Which rival GPU is closest in performance to the RTX 4060?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600M is 0.6% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti is 0.7% behind, making them the closest comparisons.

Q: How much faster is the CPU’s multicore score compared to its single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The multicore score of 33150 is roughly 7.1 times the single-core score of 4680.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly highlights the GPU as the limiting component. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 125.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 78.0 FPS, a 37.8% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls to 40.3 FPS, a 67.9% reduction from 1080p Ultra. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario: the CPU has ample headroom, but the RTX 4060 cannot keep up with the increasing pixel count. Conversely, at Low settings, the drop is less severe: 266.3 FPS at 1080p, 169.7 FPS at 1440p, and 85.7 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is 67.8%, which is similar percentage-wise, but the absolute numbers are much higher, showing that the GPU is still the bottleneck even at minimal settings.

The pattern is consistent across Medium and High presets. At High, the combo goes from 135.2 FPS at 1080p to 85.1 FPS at 1440p and 41.5 FPS at 4K. This scaling suggests that the RTX 4060’s 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-resolution textures and effects. The data indicates that for a smooth 4K experience, the settings must be dropped to Low, where 85.7 FPS is achievable, but anything above that becomes a compromise. For 1440p, Medium at 116.3 FPS is a reasonable target, while High at 85.1 FPS is still acceptable but begins to show the GPU’s limits.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for the best experience. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 125.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. However, the jump from High to Ultra yields only a small improvement in visual quality for a 7.2% performance cost (from 135.2 to 125.5 FPS). For most players, High at 1080p is the sweet spot: it offers 135.2 FPS and avoids the diminishing returns of Ultra. At 1440p, Medium at 116.3 FPS is the best balance, as High drops to 85.1 FPS and Ultra falls to 78.0 FPS, both of which are still playable but may cause stutter in fast-moving scenes. If a smoother experience is preferred, Low at 169.7 FPS is available, but the visual trade-off is significant.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. Ultra sits at 40.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and likely to feel sluggish. High at 41.5 FPS is barely better. Medium at 62.4 FPS reaches the 60 FPS threshold, making it the minimum viable preset for a decent 4K experience. Low at 85.7 FPS is the only preset that provides comfortable headroom, but it sacrifices most visual fidelity. Given that this is a simulation game where readability of component details matters, Medium at 4K is the recommended compromise, offering 62.4 FPS while retaining enough texture quality to identify hardware. For players with 1080p or 1440p monitors, the CPU’s strength means the GPU will rarely be the sole bottleneck at lower settings, but the data shows that High at 1080p and Medium at 1440p are the most efficient choices in terms of frame rate per visual quality.