Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title where the CPU and GPU work in a unique tandem, and the measured results for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination show a system that is heavily skewed toward processor performance, with the graphics card acting as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data indicates a pairing that delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K Ultra settings, where the average frame rate dips below 40 FPS.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, and built on a 4 nm process. It features a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 64 MB L3 cache. This processor is a powerhouse for multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32172, which places it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Its single-core performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2253, ensuring that it can handle tasks that rely on fewer threads.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is critical. The game simulates the assembly and benchmarking of PCs, which involves calculating performance metrics and system compatibility. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 226 FPS, which is a high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data. The processor's PassMark multi-thread score of 54643 and its 3DMark max threads score of 13929 further indicate its ability to handle complex simulations. The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals shows it is closely matched with the AMD EPYC 9015, which has an average score of 57555 and a deltaPct of -0.1, and the AMD EPYC 7313, which has an average score of 57399 and a deltaPct of 0.2. This suggests the Ryzen 9 9900X is a very capable processor for this simulation genre.

The data shows that as resolution increases, the frame rate drops, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. However, the CPU's high multi-threaded performance ensures that it does not introduce stutter or bottleneck the system in CPU-intensive scenarios, such as when the game calculates power draw or thermal output of simulated components. The processor's 24 threads are more than sufficient for the game's simulation logic, and its high boost clock of 5.60 GHz helps in any single-threaded tasks. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is a robust foundation for this game, and the frame rate variations across different settings are primarily driven by the GPU's capabilities, not the CPU's processing power.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is a graphics card from the Radeon RX 7000 series, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz. Its PassMark G3D score of 16634 places it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-range performer. This is reflected in the measured frame rates, where it is the clear bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is a significant factor in Pc Building Simulator. At 4K Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 35 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. The memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s is also a constraint, as higher resolutions and settings require more data to be transferred. The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals shows it is closely matched with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which has an average score of 15199 and a deltaPct of -0.2, and the AMD Radeon 680M, which has an average score of 15270 and a deltaPct of -0.7. This places the RX 7600 in a competitive but not leading position.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU's performance scales with resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is able to maintain high frame rates, with an average of 226 FPS at Low settings and 107 FPS at Ultra settings. At 1440p, the frame rates drop to 142 FPS at Low and 68 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the frame rates fall further, with 74 FPS at Low and 35 FPS at Ultra. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component, and the 4K results, which average below 60 FPS at every setting except Low, show that the RX 7600 is not well-suited for 4K gaming in this title. The GPU's 32 ray tracing cores are present, but the game's benchmark data does not show a specific use for them, and the overall performance is dictated by the rasterization capabilities of the card.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, the system is capable of running at Ultra settings with an average of 107 FPS, which is a smooth experience. The High preset at 1080p yields an average of 113 FPS, and the Medium preset yields 160 FPS, but the Ultra preset offers the best visual quality without sacrificing playability. The data shows that the transition from High to Ultra at 1080p results in a modest drop of 6 FPS, from 113 to 107, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the extra graphical load.

At 1440p, the High preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 71 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 68 FPS, which is still playable but with less headroom. The Medium preset at 1440p offers a higher average of 101 FPS, but the visual quality is lower. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 1440p is recommended.

At 4K, the system is not capable of maintaining high frame rates. The Ultra preset averages 35 FPS, which is not smooth, and the High preset averages 37 FPS, which is only marginally better. The Medium preset at 4K averages 53 FPS, which is closer to the playable threshold but still not ideal. The Low preset at 4K averages 74 FPS, which is playable, but at a significant visual cost. Given the data, the Low preset at 4K is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience, but users seeking better visuals should consider dropping to 1440p with the High preset. The measured rows show that the Medium preset at 4K provides a minimum FPS of 45, which indicates potential stuttering, so the Low preset is the safest choice for 4K.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows an average frame rate of 107 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, with no minimum or maximum FPS provided.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 9015's average score of 57555, and 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 7313's average score of 57399.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, which is supported by its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.

Q: At what resolution does the system fail to maintain 60 FPS on High settings?

A: At 3840x2160 (4K) with High settings, the average frame rate is 37 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS target. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average is 71 FPS, which is above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's launch MSRP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has a launch MSRP of $499.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 142 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS, resulting in a difference of 74 FPS.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent drop in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls from 107 FPS at 1080p to 68 FPS at 1440p, and then to 35 FPS at 4K. This represents a drop of 39 FPS from 1080p to 1440p, and a further drop of 33 FPS from 1440p to 4K. The percentage decrease from 1080p to 4K is significant, with the 4K Ultra score being only 32.7% of the 1080p Ultra score.

This scaling pattern is a classic indicator that the GPU is the limiting component in this system. The CPU's performance remains constant regardless of resolution, as it only needs to process the game's simulation logic, which does not change with resolution. The GPU, however, must render more pixels at higher resolutions, which increases the load on its shading units, texture mapping units, and memory bandwidth. The RX 7600's 8 GB of VRAM and 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth are not sufficient to handle the demands of 4K rendering, as evidenced by the low frame rates.

The data at Low settings further confirms this. At Low settings, the frame rate at 1080p is 226 FPS, at 1440p it is 142 FPS, and at 4K it is 74 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 152 FPS, which is a larger absolute drop than at Ultra settings, but the percentage drop is similar. This indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is still the bottleneck, as the CPU has plenty of headroom to handle the game's logic. The high frame rates at 1080p, even at Ultra settings, show that the CPU is not holding back the system, and the GPU's performance is the primary factor in determining the final frame rate.

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

The following is the complete measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination in Pc Building Simulator.

At 1920x1080, the system shows strong performance across all settings. The Low preset averages 226 FPS. The Medium preset averages 160 FPS, with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS. The High preset averages 113 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 107 FPS. The data shows that the system is capable of running at high frame rates even at the highest settings, with the Ultra preset still achieving over 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains playable. The Low preset averages 142 FPS. The Medium preset averages 101 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 116 FPS. The High preset averages 71 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 68 FPS. The High and Ultra settings are both above the 60 FPS threshold, but the margin is smaller, and the Medium preset provides a more comfortable buffer.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain smooth performance. The Low preset averages 74 FPS, which is the only setting that is consistently above 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS, indicating that there are moments of significant frame drops. The High preset averages 37 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 35 FPS. The data shows that the system is not recommended for 4K gaming at High or Ultra settings, as the average frame rates are well below the playable threshold, and the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 45 suggests potential stuttering.