Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination produces decidedly modest results in Pc Building Simulator, a simulation game released in early 2019. The measured data set covers three resolutions (1920×1080, 2560×1440, 3840×2160) at four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Across the 12 measured data points, the average FPS ranges from a low of 17 (3840×2160 Ultra) to a high of 108 (1920×1080 Low). This pairing is not a performance flagship: the combo ranks 3562nd out of 3,723 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 4.3% of all recorded results for this game. The CPU itself is top-tier—with 12 cores, 24 threads, and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz—yet the GPU strictly limits outcomes, as seen in the steep FPS slope as resolution climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows how drastically framerate collapses with each bump in resolution. At 1080p with Low settings, the system averages 108 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire set. Moving to 1440p Low, the same settings yield 68 FPS, a 37% reduction (108 → 68). At 2160p (4K) Low, the average falls again to 36 FPS, a further 47% drop from 1440p (68 → 36). The pattern is exactly what one would expect when the GPU becomes the bottleneck: doubling pixel count directly halves arithmetic throughput in a compute-limited scenario.

However, the effect intensifies with higher settings. Compare the Medium results across resolutions: 1080p Medium runs at 77 FPS, 1440p Medium at 48 FPS, and 2160p Medium at only 25 FPS. The ratio from 1080p to 1440p is 48/77 ≈ 0.62, and from 1440p to 2160p is 25/48 ≈ 0.52—the losses are not linear. The shrink steepens, meaning graphics-related load—such as shader complexity, shadows, and post-processing—multiplies as resolution rises. This signature points to the RX 570 as the primary constraint, because the CPU’s 12-core/24-thread design can easily handle the simulation logic.

At Ultra, the playability disappears completely. 1080p Ultra averages 51 FPS, 1440p Ultra 32 FPS, and 2160p Ultra just 17 FPS. That last number is less than half of the 1080p Ultra value (51 → 17) and is the same as the 1080p Low average, emphasizing how UV-loaded settings dominate the GPU. The 1080p High (54 FPS) to 1440p High (34 FPS) to 2160p High (18 FPS) shows the same three-stage cascading pattern. So the system is capable of a solid 60+ FPS only at 1080p Low/High—where High still reaches 54—and it falls below 60 FPS everywhere else.

The underlying cause is simple from the data: the RX 570 carries 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM on a 256‑bit bus (224.0 GB/s) and maxes out at 1244 MHz boost clock. The CPU’s memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5), but that is not the limiter here. The resolution stepping shows a monumental drop in consistency, confirming that the pixel fill and texture bandwidth of the GPU are the deciding factors.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 (Polaris architecture, 14 nm) is the clear performance limiter in Pc Building Simulator. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. Its pixel rate is 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate is 159.2 GTexel/s. Despite the CPU’s strength—the 9900X has 12 cores, 24 threads, 4.4 GHz base, 5.6 GHz boost—it cannot overcome the GPU’s constraints in a graphics-throttled simulation.

The GPU’s memory is a notable aspect: 4 GB of GDDR5 at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective) gives 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is moderate for modern titles but sufficient for a 2019 simulation. However, the measured FPS shows that even at 1080p High, the average is 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. At higher resolutions, the VRAM may also present a constraint, though the pack does not include VRAM usage statistics. The fact that Ultra settings never reach 60 FPS at any resolution—the best is 51 FPS at 1080p Ultra—indicates that the GPU’s raw shader power, rather than VRAM capacity alone, is the dominating factor.

The GPU ranks at the 74th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 28,766 points. Its nearest competitors are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (score 28,874), the Radeon R9 M295X (28,580), the Radeon RX 470 (28,996), and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 (28,421). In relative terms, the RX 570 sits only: for example, the R9 470 is 0.7% faster (28,996 vs. 28,766), and the Radeon RX 470 is also 0.8% faster. The RX 570 is essentially middle-tier for its generation. It is the GCN 4.0 architecture with FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS. These numbers explain why, in a pure FPS-oriented game like Pc Building Simulator, the card tends to max out at 1080p with registry settings.

Importantly, the CPU’s own benchmarks are considerably more robust. The Ryzen 9 9900X reaches a 92nd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 57,498 points, and it rivals server-grade chips. So the mismatch between the strong CPU and the moderate GPU is dramatic: the combo ranks near the bottom of the database purely because the weaker component sets the ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

In the full database of 3,723 tested system combinations, this CPU+GPU pairing ranks 3,562nd in Pc Building Simulator. That places it in the bottom 4.4% (161 positions from the last). This is a surprisingly poor result for a CPU that is in the 92nd percentile of all processors; it clearly demonstrates that the GPU is the bottleneck.

To understand the ranking, let’s look at the two pieces independently. The CPU’s nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9015 (average score 57,555 points, with a 0.1% delta), the EPYC 7313 (57,399, +0.2%), the Intel Core i9-14900 (58,115, 1.1% worse than the EPYC), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8210M (58,323, 1.4% worse). In other words, the 9900X is nearly identical in raw computing power to those enterprise chips. Yet none of those chips are typically paired with an RX 570 in modern gaming systems. The ranking indicates that in Pc Building Simulator, the GPU determines the entire experience.

The game is a low-intensity simulation, not a graphically heavy AAA title. It is expected that a 2017 GPU like the RX 570 would still be challenged by Ultra preset at 4K. The combo ranking thus captures this GPU-driven failure rather than a CPU shortfall. If the same CPU were paired with a faster GPU, the rank would likely rise near the top-of-competing, because the CPU’s high percentile is waiting for a partner.

Furthermore, the CPU’s power efficiency and architecture (Zen 5, 4 nm) deliver strong single-thread performance: Geekbench single-core 3,010, Cinebench R23 single 2,253, and Passmark single 4,672. These high single-core scores would be helpful for many simulation titles that are not fully multi-threaded. But the game’s rendering pipeline evidently runs through the GPU, so the multi-thread power (Cinebench R23 multi 32,172, GeekBench multi 22,174) is largely underutilized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact average FPS for all twelve measured configurations.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| ---------- | -------- | ----------- | ------- | ------- |

| 1920×1080 | Low | 108 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920×1080 | Medium | 77 | 65 | 88 |

| 1920×1080 | High | 54 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920×1080 | Ultra | 51 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560×1440 | Low | 68 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560×1440 | Medium | 48 | 41 | 56 |

| 2560×1440 | High | 34 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560×1440 | Ultra | 32 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840×2160 | Low | 36 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840×2160 | Medium | 25 | 21 | 29 |

| 3840×2160 | High | 18 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840×2160 | Ultra | 17 | N/A | N/A |

At 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra is from 108 to 51 FPS, a 53% reduction (108 → 51). The gap from Low to Medium is 31% (108 → 77), from Medium to High is 30% (77 → 54), and High to Ultra is only 6% (54 → 51). So ultra does not add significant load over high at this resolution—only 3 FPS. The most dramatic setting jumps occur at 1440p and 4K. At 1440p, Low (68) → Medium (48) is a 29% drop, Medium → High (34) is 29%, and High → Ultra (32) is a minimal 2 FPS. At 4K, Low (36) → Medium (25) is 31%, Medium → High (18) is 28%, and High → Ultra (17) is 6%.

The variance in frames (min/max) is recorded for Medium settings only. At 1080p Medium, frames range from 65 to 88, giving a spread of 23 FPS. At 1440p Medium, range is 41–56 (15 FPS spread), and at 2160p Medium, range 21–29 (8 FPS spread). This pattern reflects that frame time becomes more stable at lower loads and in higher settings. The steady reduction in range with resolution also points to GPU utilization being consistently saturated at heavy loads.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Pc Building Simulator at 1080p with High or Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 1080p High, the average is 54 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it is 51 FPS. Both are below 60 FPS, so they are playable. However, for a smoother experience, setting High or Medium at 1080p will provide near-60 or above: 1080p Medium hits 77 FPS, and 1080p Low reaches 108 FPS.

Q: What resolution yields a clean 60+ FPS performance?

A: 1080p is the only resolution where any settings provide exactly 60 FPS or more. Low averages 108 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS. No 1440p or 4K setting reaches 60 FPS (the best 1440p is Low at 68 FPS, which is >60, but 1440p High is 34 FPS, and 4K Low is 36 FPS).

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

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR6, 224 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 2048 shaders; the CPU has 12 cores / 24 threads and extremely high multi-thread scores. The CPU’s raw performance (Cinebench R23 multi 32,172, single 2,253) is far above the GPU’s tier; the FPS scales inversely with resolution, which is a characteristic of GPU-side limits. For instance, the 1080p-to-4K Low hit ratio is 36/108 ≈ 0.33, a 67% drop, while the CPU has no such per-pixel cost.

Q: Does the 4 GB VRAM cause issues at ultra settings?

A: The data does not include VRAM usage, but the results show that at 1080p Ultra (which typically uses less than 4 GB), the FPS is only 51, very similar to High (54). At 1440p Ultra, 32 FPS; at 4K Ultra, 17 FPS. The version quote is that Ultra settings applied additional graphics load per XL these results, but the exact cause cannot be pinpointed beyond the GPU.

Q: How does this system compare to the competition?

A: The CPU is placed in the 92nd percentile (average score 57,498) and similar to EPYC 9015 (-0.1% delta) or Core i9-14900 (1.1% slower). The GPU is in the 74th percentile (score 28,766) and is close to the Radeon RX 470 (which is 0.8% faster). In game measure, the combo ranks low (3,562 out of 3,723), showing that the pair’s prominence is irrelevant because the GPU caps it.

Q: What are the maximum FPS and minimum FPS recorded?

A: The minimum average FPS is 17 at 3840×2160 Ultra, and the maximum average FPS is 108 at 1920×1080 Low. The absolute min (minFps) is 21 at 4K Medium (with a max frame of 29 at that configuration). The maximum frame over all tests is 108 FPS at 1920×1080 Low.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor derived from Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) on a 4 nm node. It runs at a 4.40 GHz base and 5.60 GHz boost. The 64 MB of L3 cache (plus 1 MB L2 and 80 KB L1 per core) provide ample capacity for simulation-style workloads. Its benchmark profile is distinguished: Cinebench R23 multi-core 32,172, single-core 2,253; Geekbench 6 multi 22,174, single 3,010; Passmark multithread 54,643, single-thread 4,672. It averages 57,498 points, sitting in the 92nd percentile and nearly identical to server-class processors like the AMD EPYC 9015 (57,555, a +0.1% delta) and AMD EPYC 7313 (57,398, -0.2% delta). The Intel Core i9-14900 is 1.1% behind (58,115), and the Xeon Platinum 8260M is 1.4% behind.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU influence appears minimal at these settings. Looking at the measured data: at 1440p Ultra (which is GPU-heavy), the FPS drops to 32; at 1080p Ultra it is 51. If the CPU were a limiting factor, the relative differences would be smaller at lower resolutions. The fact that 1080p Low hits 108 FPS, while 1080p Ultra yields 51, is a 57% reduction, which is a GPU-side trait. The CPU has no problem saturating the RX 570 upper bound. Many simulation games (e.g. puzzle builder) also prompt heavy single-thread usage: the 9900X’s single-thread score (2,253 in R23) compares to its nearest rivals similarly, but there is no evidence from the frames that the CPU runs out of capability at any point.

The combo's overall rank in the game—bottom 4%—suggests that the CPU stage. However, if a CPU were substituted for a weaker chip, then the frames might still be GPU-limited, but the CPU’s high single-core performance does not translate to a higher floor. The only measurement we have for comparison is the combo rank, so this CPU can be considered "overpowered" in this bottleneck, but the title itself.

Settings Recommendations

Given what the data shows, the best experience is found at 1080p with Medium settings. At this combination, the average FPS is 77, which exceeds the 60 FPS standard by a margin (0.65 fraction), and the min frame during the 65 FPS ensures that – at least in the Medium runs – the game will never dip below 65 FPS. The High preset at 1080p yields only 54 average FPS, a tangible loss of smoothness, while Ultra is just 51. So the sweet spot is Medium at 1080p.

If the monitor is 1440p, the situation is less attractive. The highest average FPS there is 68 on Low, with a 68–48 range of buttery. The Medium hits 48, High 34, and Ultra 32. For 1440p gaming, the Low preset is the only playable option (68 FPS), but the visual quality is “low”. That compromise may be acceptable for a simulation, but the frame difference between Low and Medium is pronounced (20 FPS). Therefore, if a user prefers 1440p, lock to Low unless they can accept a 48– frame range.

4K is not comfortable for this combo. The highest FTR is 36 (Low), which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and the Medium setting drops to 25 FPS input with a min of 21. The High and Ultra sink deeper, reaching 18 and 17. Unless the user absolutely needs 4K, it is better to avoid it. The data indicates the GPU is architected for 1080p-class workloads; the CPU does not fix that.

For a robust experience, the only leverage point is 1080p Medium or, at most, 1440p Low. The CPU is not a traffic, so careful selection of resolution is vital. For a game that is simple to run on a lot of hardware, this combo is fine for the basics but never strays into high-refresh territories. The FPS table shows that the game loses ~50% of performance every time resolution doubles, so there is no escape hatch beyond 1080p.

In summary, to get the best balanced performance from the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Radeon RX 570 in Pc Building Simulator, use 1080p with the Medium preset. This gives the ideal blend of visuals and smoothness, as the 77 average is well above 60, and the minimum is 65. Check the min/max range: 65–88 with an 88 maximum — so the experience is consistently good. Everything else (High/Ultra at 1080, anything at 1440 and above) falls short of 60 FPS or uses scaling that degrades quickly. The system’s CPU power is not without value in other tasks, but in gaming, and this particular game, it’s the GPU that decides the fate.