Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination is a balanced pairing for Pc Building Simulator, with strong low-resolution performance and a notable GPU bottleneck emerging at 4K. The CPU's 12 Zen 5 cores deliver high frame rates, while the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and moderate compute power handle the simulation's engine effectively up to 1440p. The measured data in this benchmark set distinguishes between CPU-bound and GPU-bound scenarios, and the ranking at 2006 out of 3723 tested combos places this setup in the upper half of the database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread desktop processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (codenamed Granite Ridge). It operates with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5. This is a high-end part, with a TDP of 120 W and an integrated Radeon Graphics unit, though the discrete RTX 4060 handles graphics. In the context of Pc Building Simulator—a simulation game that depends on physics and logic updates—the substantial core count matters.

The measured FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings reaches 266 average FPS, which indicates that the CPU is capable of pushing extremely high frame counts when the GPU is not the limit. The 12-core / 24-thread configuration also contributes to the processor's benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X achieves an average benchmark score of 57498, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. According to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115 (a delta of -1.1%, meaning the 9900X is 1.1% slower), the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323 (-1.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399 (+0.2%). These deltas show that the 9900X trades blows with other high-end desktop and server parts, but its strength lies in high core/thread count and single-thread speed—reflected in a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1286 and a Geekbench single-core score of 3010. For a game like Pc Building Simulator, where buildings and operations spawn many objects, the 12-core CPU provides headroom, but the data shows the CPU rarely becomes a constraint; even at 4K, the average FPS is 44–88 depending on settings, which is more GPU‑limited.

The CPU also has 64 MB L3 cache and 80 KB L1 per core, along with 1 MB L2 per core, which aids in fast data access. The processor supports memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5. All of these attributes contribute to the high 1080p performance; however, the bottleneck in this game is not the CPU. The minimum FPS values at 1080p Medium (160) and at 1440p Medium (93) indicate that even under load, the CPU never fails to deliver a fluid experience. Since the game's logic is single-threaded to some degree, the single-core score (1286 PTS on 3DMark single thread) ensures responsiveness. Overall, the CPU is a strong contributor, enabling the GPU to reach its limits at every resolution except the most intense 4K scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a mid-range graphics card featuring the AD107 chip on a 5 nm process from TSMC. It has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs, and its boost clock is 2460 MHz. The memory configuration is 8 GB GDDR6 across a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This is a solid pairing for a game like Pc Building Simulator, which requires decent VRAM for textures and building components, but not excessive amounts.

In the measured FPS, the GPU shows its strength in lower resolutions: at 1920x1080, 266 FPS on Low settings, 189 FPS on Medium, 133 on High, and 127 on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the average drops to 168 Low, 119 Medium, 84 High, 80 Ultra. At 3840x2160 (4K), the FPS falls to 88 Low, 62 Medium, 44 High, and 42 Ultra. The pattern demonstrates that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor as resolution increases; at 1080p the CPU still has room, but at 4K the GPU's rendering ability caps performance.

The RTX 4060's benchmark performance shows it sits in a niche between entry-level and mid-range cards. Its average benchmark score is 17639, putting it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (score 17666, delta -0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M (score 17588, delta +0.3%), and the Radeon Pro 560 (17551, +0.5%). These scores show the RTX 4060 is statistically almost identical in raw performance to those cards, yet the 4060 supports modern APIs (DX12 Ultimate, DirectX 12_2, Vulkan 1.4) and has 8 GB VRAM. In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU passes many operations, but the 8 GB capacity is sufficient for the game's art assets—the 4K data shows that texture memory is not a bottleneck; rather, the rendering load is.

The GPU's boost clock and memory clock (2125 MHz memory, effective 17 Gbps) are modest but paired with 8 GB GDDR6 and those hard numbers translate into the measured FPS. Notably, at 1440p Medium, the FPS is 119 and at 1080p Ultra it is 127, both far above the 60 FPS threshold. But at 4K, High and Ultra settings drop to 44 and 42 average FPS. The GPU is clearly the limiting component at 4K. The minimal FPS data for Medium settings—1080p Medium min 160, 1440p Medium min 101, and 4K Medium min 53—reveals the occasional heavy frame, but the playability at 1440p high (84 FPS) remains decent for an older simulation. Overall, for Pc Building Simulator, the RTX 4060 offers good 1080p performance and usable 1440p, but 4K requires lowering settings to gain playable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions. Starting at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 266. At 2560x1440, it falls to 168, and at 3840x2160 it drops to 88. That is a reduction of 33.5% from 1080p to 1440p, and another 47.6% from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160. This reveals that the performance limit shifts as the pixel count increases. At 1080p, the system is able to produce over 250 FPS, indicating a CPU bound scenario—the GPU can keep up easily, and the CPU is the ceiling. At 1440p, the FPS drops proportionally to the increase in pixel count (146% more pixels), so the GPU begins to take over. At 4K, the drop is steeper in percentage terms, confirming the RTX 4060’s limited shader and pixel fill rates.

When looking at High and Ultra settings, the scaling is similar: 1080p Ultra at 127 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 80 FPS (a 62.2% loss), and 4K Ultra at 42 FPS (a 73.6% loss). The data shows a typical GPU-bound situation at 4K, where the RTX 4060 cannot render the heavier settings. The differences between Low and Ultra at each resolution are also telling: 4K Low 88 FPS vs Ultra 42 FPS (a 52% penalty), while 1080p Low 266 vs Ultra 127 (a 52% penalty as well), so the setting scaling is consistent across resolutions. This implies that changing graphics settings has a proportional effect, but the real constraint is resolution.

The game is a simulator, so compute for logic and physics may use the CPU; however, the FPS scaling highlights the GPU at higher resolution. The minimum FPS data at Medium settings represents the 1% low like: at 1080p (160 min), 1440p (100 min), and 4K (53 min). That 1080p min is above the 60 FPS threshold, but 4K min can dip to 53, which is just below 60. For a simulation where fluidity matters, 4K is not recommended with this GPU for smooth operation. Conversely, at 1440p Medium the minimum is still 100 FPS, which is abundant. The data indicates that showcases a sweet spot at 1440p where the RTX 4060 delivers high FPS at Medium to High settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section catalogues the exact measured FPS data for each resolution and setting combination from the benchmark.

1920x1080 (Full HD)

• Low: average 266 FPS (no min/max reported)
• Medium: average 189 FPS, with min 160 and max 217
• High: average 133 FPS
• Ultra: average 127 FPS

At 1080p, the system easily exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. The gap between Low and Ultra is 139 FPS (i.e. Ultra is about 52% lower), still far above 60. The GPU is not the limit at this resolution; the CPU keeps everything flowing. This is ideal for competitive or high refresh-rate setups.

2560x1440 (Quad HD)

• Low: average 168 FPS
• Medium: average 119 FPS, min 101, max 137
• High: average 84 FPS
• Ultra: average 80 FPS

1440p still provides high frame rates, with the Low setting hitting 168 FPS. Moving to Ultra drops to 80 FPS, which is playable but not maximum refresh-rate territory. The Medium setting shows a min of 101 and max of 137, giving a stable and smooth experience. The 84 FPS on High is good. The GPU is starting to take effect, but the RTX 4060 manages to keep the experience above 60, even at Ultra.

3840x2160 (4K UHD)

• Low: average 88 FPS
• Medium: average 62 FPS, min 53, max 72
• High: average 44 FPS
• Ultra: average 42 FPS

At 4K, the performance drops significantly. Low gives a playable 88 FPS, Medium 62 FPS, but High and Ultra average 44 and 42 FPS, respectively. The 4K Medium min is 53, meaning sometimes the FPS falls just below 60, which may cause stutter on V-Sync or high-refresh screens. For 60 Hz displays, High is not playable; Ultra also. The GPU cannot handle the heavier pixel load of 4K. The difference between 1440p High (84) and 4K High (44) is a 47.6% fall, indicating that the GPU is the limiting component at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + RTX 4060 combination is ranked 2006 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the upper half (about 54% of combos are better, 46% are worse). The combo is solid but not among the top-tier performers. Because the game is simulation, it relies more on CPU logic, but the GPU is necessary for visuals.

To interpret the rank: 2006 of 3723 means that about one in two tested builds will perform better or worse. The CPU’s percentile is 92, meaning it is better than ~92% of all CPUs, but the GPU’s percentile is 61, placing it below the 61st percentile. So the GPU is a bottleneck relative to the CPU. In this game, at 1080p the CPU drives, but at 4K the GPU limits. The rank reflects the overall performance across a range of resolutions/settings, and because the RTX 4060 is a mid-range card, the combo does not break into the top half. However, for a mid-range pairing with a CPU that has high cores, it is a decent all-around choice.

From the FPS data, the average FPS at all resolutions and settings is never below 42 (4K Ultra), which is very far from top-of-the-line results. Many combos with higher-end GPUs (like a 4080 or 4090) would push 4K to 100+ FPS, but this setup can't reach 60 at 4K High. The rank reflects those blockers. Still, for 1440p gaming is more than playable as has been shown. The data also shows a 1080p Ultra at 127, which is 2x the 60 FPS, so the combo is an excellent choice for a 1080p high-refresh system.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Pc Building Simulator with this combo?

A: The data shows the 2560x1440 Medium settings provide 119 FPS, and 1440p High is 84 FPS. 1920x1080 Ultra gets 127 FPS. For a balance of quality and speed, 1440p Medium is a safe choice, while 1080p Ultra remains the way to get the highest fluidity.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K?

A: At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 88 (Low) to 42 (Ultra). Low and Medium (62) are playable, but High and Ultra remain below 60 (44 and 42). So 4K is possible only if you use Low or Medium settings without a noticeable dip below 60.

Q: Which is more limiting, the CPU or the GPU?

A: Based on the frame scaling, the GPU is the main limitation at high resolutions. At 1920x1080 Low, the CPU pushes 266 FPS, so the CPU has headroom. When moving up to 4K, the FPS drops sharply, clear sign that the RTX 4060 cannot keep up.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in the benchmark?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has a CPU average benchmark score of 57498 and a 92nd percentile rank. Its nearest rival, Intel Core i9-14900, scores 58115, a delta of -1.1%, so the 9900X is 1.1% slower in this benchmark. It’s nearly edge for multiple cores and single-core with 3DMark single-thread 1286.

Q: What's the GPU benchmark score against its rivals?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, percentile 61. It's very close to the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (16666, -0.2% delta) and AMD Radeon 780M (17588, +0.3% delta), making it a capable card for its class but not exceptional.

Q: Does the 8GB VRAM affect with 4K?

A: The game didn't appear to be VRAM limited; the measured FPS at 4K with Ultra settings is 42, which indicates the GPU's rendering capability, not the memory size. If the VRAM capacity were the issue, the frame rate would not scale with settings. The RTX 4060's VRAM (8 GB) is sufficient for this simulation, as the scaling downs show the GPU's processing speed is the bottleneck.