Pc Building Simulator

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for this combination of AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti reveal a clear pattern of scaling across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 366.5 FPS, which drops to 232.9 FPS at 1440p and further to 119.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36.4% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling behavior changes markedly depending on the preset selected.

With Ultra settings, the frame rate declines from 175.2 FPS at 1080p to 110.9 FPS at 1440p, then to 59.2 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36.7%, while the drop from 1080p to 4K reaches 66.2%. Interestingly, the percentage drops between Low and Ultra settings are remarkably consistent, suggesting a balanced scaling behavior rather than a sudden bottleneck appearing at any particular resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 59.2 FPS sits just below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the most demanding configuration is at the edge of playability.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance — demonstrated by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4238 — is sufficient to feed the GPU at high frame rates. The 366.5 FPS Low result at 1080p indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor even at lower resolutions, as the CPU has headroom to spare. As resolution increases, the GPU workload grows proportionally, and the frame rate drops accordingly. The RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth appear adequate for all tested configurations, as no anomalous collapses in performance appear at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Within Pc Building Simulator, this CPU-GPU combination achieves a rank of 400 out of 1,769 tested combos. This places it in the top 22.6% of all combinations tested for this game, a respectable position considering the breadth of hardware configurations possible. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where neither component severely limits the other in most scenarios.

The CPU itself sits in the 93rd percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 50,556. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (deltaPct -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (deltaPct -0.4%), and Intel Core i9-13980HX (deltaPct -0.8%). These minuscule deltas indicate that the Ryzen 9 7900X is effectively performance-tier with these processors in synthetic benchmarks, though real-world gaming results depend on the specific workload.

The GPU occupies the 83rd percentile against all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 41,224. Its closest competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (deltaPct -0.5%), AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (deltaPct -0.9%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (deltaPct -1.1%). The GPU's percentile ranking is notably lower than the CPU's, suggesting that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing. This aligns with the resolution scaling data, where frame rates drop consistently as resolution increases, a hallmark of GPU-bound scenarios.

The combination's rank of 400 out of 1,769 indicates that many other pairings outperform it, but the margin is not extreme. Given that the CPU outperforms 93% of all processors while the GPU outperforms 83% of all graphics cards, the combination ranks slightly below what either component's individual percentile would suggest, implying that the game's engine may not fully utilize the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads in all situations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the optimal experience. At 4K resolution, the Ultra preset produces 59.2 FPS, which is marginally below the 60 FPS target that many users consider the baseline for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 4K achieves 62.4 FPS, crossing that threshold while maintaining substantial visual quality. The Medium preset reaches 86.5 FPS at 4K, offering a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 4K delivers 119.1 FPS, more than double the Ultra result. At 1440p, all presets exceed 110 FPS, with Low reaching 232.9 FPS and Ultra hitting 110.9 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 110.9 FPS is particularly notable, as it provides high visual quality while remaining well above typical refresh rates. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset produces 175.2 FPS, making any settings choice viable for competitive or high-refresh-rate displays.

The data shows that the High preset offers the best balance across all resolutions: 185.4 FPS at 1080p, 114.9 FPS at 1440p, and 62.4 FPS at 4K. This preset consistently delivers frame rates that exceed 60 FPS at every resolution tested, making it the safest recommendation for users who do not want to adjust settings per resolution. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p and 1440p displays, while 4K users should either accept the 59.2 FPS result or step down to High.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values span a wide range depending on preset. Low settings produce 366.5 FPS, Medium produces 257.4 FPS, High produces 185.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 175.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Medium represents a 29.8% reduction, while the step from Medium to High costs 28.0%, and the final step to Ultra costs only 5.5% more. This indicates diminishing returns on visual quality investment at the highest presets, as the frame rate penalty shrinks.

At 2560x1440, the results are 232.9 FPS for Low, 166 FPS for Medium, 114.9 FPS for High, and 110.9 FPS for Ultra. The reduction from Low to Medium is 28.7%, from Medium to High is 30.8%, and from High to Ultra is a mere 3.5%. The tiny difference between High and Ultra at 1440p suggests that the Ultra preset adds minimal visual benefit for the performance cost, making High the more efficient choice.

At 3840x2160, Low achieves 119.1 FPS, Medium achieves 86.5 FPS, High achieves 62.4 FPS, and Ultra achieves 59.2 FPS. The decreases are 27.4% from Low to Medium, 27.9% from Medium to High, and 5.1% from High to Ultra. Across all resolutions, the gap between High and Ultra remains consistently small, ranging from 3.5% to 5.5%, while the gap between Low and Medium hovers around 28-30%. This pattern suggests that the game's Ultra preset is not dramatically more demanding than High, but the Medium preset represents a significant reduction in workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the primary determinant of frame rates in this game, as evidenced by the consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for all tested settings, as no crashes or anomalies appear in the data. The 10,240 shading units and 112 ROPs handle the pixel throughput, with a pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a base of 1365 MHz and a boost of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These clocks, combined with the 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance, are the key metrics that scale with resolution. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present, though Pc Building Simulator does not appear to leverage ray tracing or DLSS features based on the measured results. The GPU's 350 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance class, and the 750 W suggested PSU provides adequate headroom.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its mid-to-high-tier positioning. The PassMark G3D score of 26,896 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,077 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which aligns with the game's requirements. The GPU's percentile of 83 places it below the CPU's 93rd percentile, confirming that the GPU is the performance ceiling in this combination. Users seeking higher frame rates at 4K would need a more powerful GPU, as the CPU has demonstrated it can sustain higher output at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 59.2, which falls just below the 60 FPS threshold. Dropping to High settings yields 62.4 FPS, while Medium reaches 86.5 FPS.

Q: Is this combination better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming?

A: At 1080p, all presets exceed 175 FPS, with Low reaching 366.5 FPS. At 1440p, the range spans from 110.9 FPS (Ultra) to 232.9 FPS (Low). Both resolutions provide ample headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 50,556, placing it 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, and 0.5% behind the Intel Core i7-13850HX.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra presets?

A: The difference is small across all resolutions. At 1080p, High produces 185.4 FPS versus 175.2 FPS for Ultra (5.5% difference). At 1440p, the gap narrows to 3.5% (114.9 versus 110.9 FPS), and at 4K it is 5.1% (62.4 versus 59.2 FPS).

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU in this game?

A: Yes. The GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile while the CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile. The consistent FPS drops with increasing resolution confirm that the RTX 3080 Ti limits performance, especially at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 400th out of 1,769 tested combos, placing it in the top 22.6% of all configurations tested for Pc Building Simulator.