Pc Building Simulator

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, code-named Granite Ridge, and manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It operates at a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 120 W TDP. This processor sits in the top tier of the database's CPU percentile rankings, scoring in the 92nd percentile against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 57,498 places it in close competition with several enterprise and high-end desktop parts: it trails the AMD EPYC 9015 by only 0.1%, edges out the AMD EPYC 7313 by 0.2%, and sits 1.1% behind the Intel Core i9-14900.

For a simulation title like Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities matter significantly. The processor's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32,172 points and Geekbench multicore score of 22,174 points suggest substantial headroom for physics calculations, AI-driven NPC interactions, and complex system state simulations that such games typically demand. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,253 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3,010, is equally important for the game's main loop and UI responsiveness. The 3DMark results illustrate scaling from 1,286 points in single-thread tests up to 13,929 points at maximum threads, showing efficient use of additional cores.

The passmark suite provides further context: the processor achieves 120,083 in floating-point math and 181,056 in integer math, which are workloads resembling the calculations required to track component temperatures, power draws, and system stability in a building simulator. The data compression score of 683,579 and random string sorting at 72,013 indicate strong memory subsystem throughput, aided by the 64 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. In Pc Building Simulator specifically, where the player manages multiple concurrent system states and upgrade paths, this CPU configuration provides a robust foundation that does not appear to bottleneck the graphics pipeline at most tested settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 GPU, based on the Navi 32 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, with memory running at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective). Its 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs provide a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 25.18 TFLOPS. This GPU holds a 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15,852.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a tight grouping: it sits 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 370X, 1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060, 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, and 1.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the RX 7700 scores 2,865 points, while its Passmark G3D score reaches 20,974 with a GPU compute score of 10,963. For Pc Building Simulator, which is not a graphically intensive title by modern standards, the 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for any texture or asset the game can load, even at 4K resolution. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with the game's rendering requirements, while the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides adequate bandwidth for data transfer.

The measured frame rates suggest that the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. At 1080p with low settings, the GPU delivers 282 FPS, which drops to 134 FPS at ultra settings — a 52% reduction. This pattern indicates that while the CPU can feed frames rapidly at lower resolutions, the GPU's fill-rate and shader capabilities become the limiting factor as pixel count and graphical fidelity increase. The 16 GB memory buffer never becomes a constraint in this title, as evidenced by the relatively small performance delta between medium and ultra settings at any given resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the average frame rates range from 282 FPS at low settings down to 134 FPS at ultra, with medium and high settings delivering 200 FPS and 141 FPS respectively. Moving to 1440p, the same settings show a consistent reduction: low settings produce 178 FPS, medium 126 FPS, high 89 FPS, and ultra 85 FPS. At 4K (3840x2160), the numbers drop further to 93 FPS at low, 66 FPS at medium, 47 FPS at high, and 44 FPS at ultra.

The resolution scaling ratio between 1080p and 4K is substantial. At low settings, the frame rate drops from 282 FPS to 93 FPS, a 67% reduction. At medium settings, the drop is from 200 FPS to 66 FPS, a 67% reduction as well. High settings see a drop from 141 FPS to 47 FPS, again a 67% reduction. Ultra settings go from 134 FPS to 44 FPS, a 67% reduction. This consistent percentage decrease across all settings strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions — if the CPU were the bottleneck, the percentage drop would be less pronounced because the GPU would have more time to render each frame.

The data also shows that increasing settings at a fixed resolution has diminishing returns. At 1080p, moving from low to ultra reduces FPS by 148 frames (from 282 to 134), while at 4K the same settings change reduces FPS by only 49 frames (from 93 to 44). This pattern suggests that at lower resolutions, the GPU has enough headroom to render more complex effects, whereas at 4K the GPU is already near its limits even at low settings. For players seeking high refresh rates, 1080p is clearly the target resolution, while 4K is only viable at lower settings for a playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1,733rd out of 3,723 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all combos. This mid-pack ranking reflects a pairing where the CPU is far more powerful than the GPU — the processor's 92nd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 58th percentile creates an imbalance. The data indicates that the GPU is the constraining factor in this combination, as the CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores are not fully utilized in a game that does not heavily tax the processor.

The ranking suggests that this combo sits in the upper-middle tier of tested systems. The CPU's nearest rivals — the AMD EPYC 9015, AMD EPYC 7313, Intel Core i9-14900, and Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M — all have similar average benchmark scores within 1.4% of the 9900X. If paired with a stronger GPU, this combo would likely rank higher, but the RX 7700's performance class limits the overall result. The GPU's nearest rivals — the R9 370X, RX 9060, Pro W5500, and RTX 3060 Ti — are all within 1.7% of its average score, confirming that the GPU is solidly in the mid-range tier.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator, where the gameplay involves constructing and managing virtual PCs rather than fast-paced action, the combo's ranking is more than adequate for a smooth experience. The game's simulation nature means that frame rates above 60 FPS at any resolution provide a responsive interface, and this combo achieves that threshold at all tested settings except 4K high and 4K ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings tiers.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 282 FPS, which is the maximum measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 200 FPS with a minimum of 170 and maximum of 230. High settings average 141 FPS, while ultra settings average 134 FPS. All 1080p configurations exceed 120 FPS, making this resolution suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected drop. Low settings average 178 FPS, medium settings average 126 FPS with a range of 107-145 FPS, high settings average 89 FPS, and ultra settings average 85 FPS. The minimum frame rate recorded at medium settings (107 FPS) is still above 100 FPS, indicating smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the combo's performance becomes more constrained. Low settings average 93 FPS, which is playable but no longer high-refresh territory. Medium settings average 66 FPS with a range of 56-76 FPS, placing it just above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 47 FPS, and ultra settings average 44 FPS — both below the 60 FPS mark and potentially noticeable in a simulation game where UI interactions require smooth frame delivery.

The settings scaling at each resolution is consistent: moving from low to ultra reduces FPS by approximately 52-53% at all resolutions. This consistency confirms that the GPU's workload scales linearly with the graphics settings, and the CPU does not introduce a variable bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Pc Building Simulator at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at low or medium settings. At 4K low, the combo averages 93 FPS, while at 4K medium it averages 66 FPS. At 4K high and ultra, the frame rates drop to 47 FPS and 44 FPS respectively, which may feel less smooth.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate gameplay?

A: At 1080p, all settings exceed 134 FPS, with low settings reaching 282 FPS and medium settings at 200 FPS. At 1440p, low settings achieve 178 FPS and medium settings reach 126 FPS, both suitable for 120 Hz displays.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 92nd percentile while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile. The consistent 67% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings confirms GPU-bound behavior.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar systems?

A: This combo ranks 1,733rd out of 3,723 tested combinations. The CPU's nearest rivals (AMD EPYC 9015, EPYC 7313, Intel Core i9-14900) are all within 1.4% of its average benchmark score, while the GPU's nearest rivals (R9 370X, RX 9060, Pro W5500, RTX 3060 Ti) are within 1.7%.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with high settings?

A: The measured average is 89 FPS at 1440p high settings. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for a simulation game.

Q: Does this combo ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 4K high settings (47 FPS average) and 4K ultra settings (44 FPS average). At 4K medium, the minimum recorded frame rate is 56 FPS, which is also below 60 FPS. All other tested configurations maintain averages above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and display refresh rate. For 1080p displays, ultra settings at 134 FPS provide the best visual quality while still maintaining a frame rate well above 120 FPS, making this the recommended configuration for maximum fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. Players with 144 Hz or higher refresh monitors can also consider high settings at 141 FPS for slightly better performance with minimal visual difference.

At 1440p, the data shows that high settings at 89 FPS and ultra settings at 85 FPS are both playable, but the 4 FPS difference between them suggests that ultra is the better choice for visual quality since the performance cost is minimal. For players who prioritize frame rate, medium settings at 126 FPS provide a substantial boost and are recommended for 144 Hz displays, though the minimum of 107 FPS indicates some variance.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. Medium settings at 66 FPS average with a 56 FPS minimum is the highest quality option that maintains an average above 60 FPS. Low settings at 93 FPS are the better choice for smoothness if the display supports higher refresh rates, but the visual quality reduction may be noticeable. High and ultra settings at 47 FPS and 44 FPS respectively are not recommended for this resolution, as the frame rates fall into a range where simulation games can feel less responsive.

The overall best experience per the measured rows is 1440p ultra settings at 85 FPS. This configuration delivers near-maximum visual quality with a frame rate that is smooth for a simulation title, and it avoids the performance compromises of 4K while providing more detail than 1080p. The 16 GB VRAM ensures no memory-related stutters at this resolution, and the 85 FPS average leaves headroom for demanding scenes. For players with 1080p displays, ultra settings at 134 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maximizes visual fidelity while still delivering a high frame rate.