Pc Building Simulator

This benchmark analysis examines the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Pc Building Simulator. The data indicates a combination that handles the simulation genre well, though with distinct performance characteristics across resolutions and settings that merit close inspection for potential builders.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers an average of 119 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 75 FPS, a reduction of 37%. At 4K, the average falls further to 39 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p High result. This scaling pattern strongly suggests the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The Low settings preset shows this trend even more dramatically. At 1080p Low, the system produces 237 FPS, which is an excellent result for a simulation title. At 1440p Low, it still manages 150 FPS, showing solid headroom. However, at 4K Low, the average drops to 78 FPS. This 4K Low figure is still playable, but it highlights that even with reduced graphical demands, the RTX 4060 cannot maintain the high refresh rates seen at lower resolutions.

Medium settings provide the most complete data set, including minimum and maximum FPS readings. At 1080p Medium, the average is 168 FPS with a minimum of 143 FPS and a maximum of 193 FPS. The 1440p Medium result averages 106 FPS with a range of 90 to 122 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 55 FPS, with minimums of 47 FPS and maximums of 64 FPS. These ranges indicate the system maintains relatively stable frame pacing, with the 4K Medium preset showing the narrowest relative variance, suggesting consistent GPU utilization.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly linear in terms of pixel count increase, but the FPS drop is proportionally larger. This indicates that while the Ryzen 9 8945HX has ample processing power, the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus become strained at higher resolutions. The 4K results, particularly at Ultra settings where the average is 37 FPS, clearly show the GPU working near its limits.

How This Combo Ranks

In Pc Building Simulator, this specific combination ranks 1800 out of 3002 tested combos. This places it in the lower half of all configurations, which might seem surprising given the strong absolute FPS numbers at 1080p. However, context is important. The rank reflects performance relative to all possible CPU-GPU pairings in the database, many of which use high-end desktop components rather than this mobile-oriented CPU with a mainstream GPU.

The comboRankInGame of 1800/3002 indicates that while this system is far from the top tier, it is also not at the bottom. It sits in the 40th percentile of tested configurations. This positioning is consistent with a GPU that has a percentileVsAllGpus of 61, meaning the RTX 4060 outperforms 61% of all GPUs in the database. The CPU is much stronger relatively, with a percentileVsAllCpus of 95, indicating it beats 95% of all tested processors.

The mismatch between CPU and GPU performance explains the modest combo ranking. The Ryzen 9 8945HX is a top-tier mobile processor, but the RTX 4060 is a mid-range GPU. In a game like Pc Building Simulator, which is not graphically demanding at lower settings, the CPU can push very high frame rates. At higher settings and resolutions, the GPU bottleneck pulls the overall ranking down. For users upgrading from weaker CPUs, this combo will feel dramatically faster; for those expecting flagship 4K performance, the ranking is a warning.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. Its boost clock reaches 2460 MHz, with a base clock of 1830 MHz.

The data shows this GPU performs best at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p High, the average FPS of 119 is smooth for a simulation game. The 1440p High result of 75 FPS is also respectable. The 4K High average of 39 FPS is below the 60 FPS target most gamers prefer, indicating the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity become limiting factors.

The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for Pc Building Simulator at all tested settings, but the game's data shows the GPU's compute capabilities are the bottleneck at 4K. The passmark_g3d score of 19545 and 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 2302 place the RTX 4060 in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is 0.2% lower. This close competition at the data level does not translate to real-world gaming, as the RTX 4060's modern feature set and driver support provide better consistency.

The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is adequate for this title. The measured FPS data shows that dropping from Ultra to High settings yields a meaningful boost: at 1080p, from 113 to 119 FPS; at 1440p, from 71 to 75 FPS; at 4K, from 37 to 39 FPS. These are marginal gains, indicating the GPU is not heavily taxed by the difference between High and Ultra presets. The bigger jump comes from Medium to Low settings, where 1080p goes from 168 to 237 FPS and 1440p goes from 106 to 150 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1080p displays, the Medium preset provides the best balance. The 168 FPS average with a 143 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay without any noticeable stutter. The Ultra preset at 113 FPS is also acceptable, but the 55 FPS gain from dropping to Medium is substantial, and the visual difference in a simulation game is minimal.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is again the sweet spot. The 106 FPS average with a 90 FPS minimum keeps the experience fluid. The High preset at 75 FPS is also playable, but the 31 FPS difference between Medium and High makes Medium the practical choice. The Ultra preset at 71 FPS is only 4 FPS below High, suggesting that Ultra is a viable option if visual fidelity is prioritized over frame rate consistency.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 78 FPS is the only setting that reliably maintains above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 55 FPS is borderline, with minimums dipping to 47 FPS. For a game like Pc Building Simulator, where precise cursor movements and menu navigation are common, the Low preset's stability is preferable to the Medium preset's occasional frame drops. The High and Ultra presets at 39 and 37 FPS respectively are too low for a comfortable experience.

The data indicates that the Medium preset is the most efficient choice across all resolutions. It provides the best combination of visual quality and performance headroom. For users with high refresh rate 1080p monitors, the Low preset at 237 FPS will fully exploit the display's capabilities, but the visual compromise may not be worth it given the Medium preset's already high 168 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The 1440p Medium preset offers the best overall experience, delivering an average of 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS. This balances visual quality with performance, while 1080p Medium provides higher frame rates at 168 FPS average, and 4K Medium drops to 55 FPS average.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which produce an average of 78 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 55 FPS with minimums of 47 FPS, which may cause noticeable stutter. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended, as they fall to 39 and 37 FPS averages respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, putting it 0.2% above the AMD Radeon HD 7790, 0.3% above the AMD Radeon 780M, 0.5% above the AMD Radeon Pro 560, and 0.7% above the AMD Radeon Pro 460. This indicates the GPU sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 9 8945HX ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 237 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU effectively, but 4K performance drops suggest the GPU's memory bandwidth is the constraint.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in this game?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 1800 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower half of all configurations, primarily due to the GPU's mid-range positioning relative to the CPU's high-end performance.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide a significant visual benefit over High?

A: Based on the measured FPS, the difference between Ultra and High is minimal. At 1080p, Ultra averages 113 FPS versus 119 FPS for High. At 1440p, the difference is 71 FPS versus 75 FPS. At 4K, it is 37 FPS versus 39 FPS. The performance cost is small, so Ultra is viable if the game's visual settings have a noticeable impact for the user.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor from the 8000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename. It operates on a 5 nm process from TSMC, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU has a 64 MB L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is to handle the simulation logic, physics calculations, and asset management. The benchmark data shows this processor is more than capable in this role. The passmark_multithread score of 51405 and the cinebench_r23_multicore score of 42713 place it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, scores 76155 on average, a delta of just 0.1%, indicating these two processors are essentially tied in performance.

The CPU's high single-thread performance is also relevant. The cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 6030 and the passmark_single_thread score of 3907 ensure that the game's main thread, which is often the bottleneck in simulation titles, runs smoothly. This is reflected in the 1080p Low result of 237 FPS, where the CPU is able to push frame rates well beyond what most displays can show.

The 55W TDP is noteworthy for a mobile processor with this many cores. This power efficiency means the CPU can maintain high boost clocks without excessive thermal throttling, which is critical for sustained gaming sessions. The Ryzen 9 8945HX's 95th percentile ranking versus all CPUs confirms that it is not the limiting factor in this combo. Even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 37, the bottleneck is clearly the GPU, as the CPU has significant headroom that is not being utilized.