Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that tasks players with assembling and troubleshooting virtual PCs, making its performance profile distinct from fast-paced shooters or sprawling open-world games. The benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the AMD Radeon 890M integrated graphics reveals a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s substantial core count ensures physics and logic simulation rarely become a bottleneck. With a combo rank of 2822 out of 3002 tested configurations, this pairing lands in the lower echelons of performance for this title, but the measured frames per second (FPS) across different settings show where the experience remains playable.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a mobile processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Dragon Range, and fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 16 cores and 32 threads, a configuration that provides immense parallel processing capability. The base clock is set at 2.50 GHz, while the boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz, allowing the chip to scale from power-efficient operation to high-frequency bursts when workloads demand it. This CPU also carries a 64 MB L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, which is critical for feeding data to both the cores and the integrated graphics.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is primarily to handle the game's logic, including component compatibility checks, pricing calculations, and the physical simulation of installing parts. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration is overkill for this title, as the game is not designed to utilize such a high thread count. Synthetic benchmarks reflect the chip's raw power: it scores 42,713 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,030 in single-core, with an average benchmark score of 76,212. This places it in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, indicating top-tier processing capability.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 8945HX shows near-identical aggregate performance. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX scores 76,155, a delta of 0.1% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D scores 75,779, a 0.6% delta. Interestingly, the 8945HX exceeds the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX by 0.4% each, though those are different market segments. For Pc Building Simulator, this means the CPU is never the limiting factor; the data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU has the least work, the average FPS is 111, suggesting the CPU can easily maintain high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon 890M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, known as Strix Point. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process and shares system memory, with the memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent." This means the GPU relies on the same DDR5 memory as the CPU, which can impact performance due to shared bandwidth. The 890M operates with a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, and it contains 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 32 render output units (ROPs). It also features 16 ray tracing cores, though this game does not utilize ray tracing.

The GPU’s raw compute capability is rated at 5.939 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, with a pixel rate of 92.80 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 185.6 GTexel/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the 890M scores 8,076 in Passmark G3D and 37,254 in Geekbench OpenCL, giving it an average benchmark score of 9,210. This places it in the 45th percentile among all GPUs, which is a mid-to-low position, and its nearest rivals reflect this. The AMD Radeon Vega 8 scores 9,221 (a -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 scores 9,273 (-0.7%), and the GeForce GTX 850M scores 9,302 (-1%). These comparisons show the 890M is roughly on par with older discrete graphics cards, but it is far from a high-end solution.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU is responsible for rendering the 3D workshop environment, including the detailed PC cases, motherboards, and cooling systems. The game is not graphically demanding, but the 890M’s performance is still the primary constraint. At 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 17, while at 1080p Low it reaches 111. This wide variance highlights how the GPU’s limited fill rate and memory bandwidth struggle with higher resolutions and more complex visual effects, even in a simulation game.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions and settings. Starting at 1080p, the average FPS at Low settings is 111, at Medium it is 79, at High it is 55, and at Ultra it is 53. Moving to 1440p, the numbers drop to 70 for Low, 50 for Medium, 35 for High, and 33 for Ultra. At 4K, the performance falls further to 37 for Low, 26 for Medium, 18 for High, and 17 for Ultra.

The scaling pattern is telling. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the FPS drops by 41, from 111 to 70, a reduction of approximately 37%. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the FPS drops from 70 to 37, a reduction of about 47%. This shows that the GPU is the limiting component, as the performance penalty scales directly with the number of pixels rendered. The CPU’s performance is consistent across these resolutions, as it does not need to work harder at higher resolutions; instead, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the bottlenecks.

The data also shows that the gap between settings narrows at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 58 FPS (111 vs. 53), but at 4K, the difference is only 20 FPS (37 vs. 17). This is a classic sign of GPU saturation—at 4K, even Low settings push the GPU to its limits, so reducing quality has diminishing returns. The 890M is clearly not designed for 4K gaming, as the highest average FPS at that resolution is 37, which is below the typical 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this configuration depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 111 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a very smooth experience. The Medium preset at 79 FPS also offers excellent playability with improved visual quality, and the measured minimum FPS of 67 and maximum of 90 indicate stable frame times. The High preset at 55 FPS is playable but slightly below the 60 FPS target, while the Ultra preset at 53 FPS is similar. For the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, Medium is the recommended choice at 1080p, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 1440p, the Low preset averages 70 FPS, which is still above 60 and suitable for most players. The Medium preset averages 50 FPS, with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 57, which is playable but may feel less fluid during busy scenes. The High and Ultra presets at 35 and 33 FPS respectively are below the ideal threshold and may cause noticeable stutter in a game that requires precise mouse movements for part installation. For 1440p, the Low preset is the safest choice to maintain a consistent frame rate above 60.

At 4K, no preset achieves the 60 FPS target. The Low preset at 37 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but even this will feel sluggish. The Medium preset at 26 FPS and the High and Ultra presets at 18 and 17 FPS are too low for a responsive experience. Given the data, 4K is not a viable resolution for this GPU in Pc Building Simulator, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for a satisfactory experience.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX CPU powerful enough for Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes, the data shows the CPU is more than sufficient. It scores 42,713 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,030 in single-core, and it ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 111 FPS, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 890M compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The 890M has an average benchmark score of 9,210, placing it in the 45th percentile. It is within 1% of the AMD Radeon Vega 8 (9,221), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (9,273), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 (9,294), showing it performs similarly to those older discrete cards.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with this hardware?

A: At 1080p, the Medium preset provides 79 FPS with a minimum of 67, which is ideal. At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 70 FPS, which is also playable. 4K is not recommended, as the highest average FPS is 37 at Low settings.

Q: Does the GPU or CPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. This is evident from the resolution scaling, as FPS drops by roughly 40-50% when moving from 1080p to 1440p and again from 1440p to 4K, while the CPU’s workload remains constant.

Q: What is the frame rate at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 17. This is too low for smooth gameplay, and the data suggests this configuration is not suitable for 4K in this title.

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

A: This combination ranks 2822 out of 3002 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 6% of all systems for Pc Building Simulator.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 111 FPS average.
• Medium: 79 FPS average, with a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 90.
• High: 55 FPS average.
• Ultra: 53 FPS average.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 70 FPS average.
• Medium: 50 FPS average, with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 57.
• High: 35 FPS average.
• Ultra: 33 FPS average.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 37 FPS average.
• Medium: 26 FPS average, with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 30.
• High: 18 FPS average.
• Ultra: 17 FPS average.

These numbers show a clear progression: at 1080p, the system can handle Medium settings with ease, but at 4K, even Low settings fall below 40 FPS. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings at each resolution (67 at 1080p, 42 at 1440p, and 22 at 4K) indicate that frame pacing remains consistent, but the overall averages are too low for competitive or fast-paced play at higher resolutions. The data confirms that this is a 1080p-oriented configuration, with a usable fallback to 1440p at reduced settings.