Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptional frame rates in Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title where the hardware itself is the subject matter. The measured data shows this pairing ranking 30th out of 1,769 tested combos, placing it in the top 2% of all configurations evaluated. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the system never dips below 79.9 FPS average, making it a formidable setup for this particular sim.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The combination ranks 30th out of 1,769 total tested combos, placing it in the top 1.7% of all systems evaluated for this game.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this setup?

A: The highest measured average is 473.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This drops to 235.7 FPS at the same resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the RTX 5080 perform better in this game than its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score is 59,188. It sits 1.6% above the Intel Arc A570M (58,239) and 1.9% below the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326), showing it is closely matched with those alternatives.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 54,450. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D by 0.4% (54,681) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by 1.5% (55,304), while leading the Intel Core i7-14700F by 0.7% (54,097).

Q: What is the minimum average FPS across all tested settings?

A: The lowest recorded average is 79.9 FPS, observed at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. Even the most demanding configuration stays well above 60 FPS.

Q: How much performance is gained by dropping from Ultra to Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the system averages 311.7 FPS on Low versus 147.9 FPS on Ultra, representing more than a doubling of frame rate when settings are reduced.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X brings 12 cores and 24 threads to this simulation, built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4 nm process. Base clock sits at 4.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, and the CPU's 64 MB of shared L3 cache helps feed the simulation's logic-heavy workloads. The processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, which aligns well with the demands of a game centered on component assembly and system management.

Synthetic benchmarks reveal the CPU's balanced throughput profile. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,286 and multi-thread score of 13,929 show strong scaling across cores, while Cinebench R23 results of 6,555 single-core and 46,438 multi-core confirm this. The Geekbench single-core score of 3,341 and multi-core score of 19,827 further substantiate the processor's capability. PassMark integer math (181,056) and floating-point math (120,083) scores indicate robust computational performance relevant to simulation logic.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 94 versus all CPUs means it outperforms 94% of processors in the database. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 54,681, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 55,304, and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 54,097. The delta percentages range from -1.8% to +0.7%, indicating the 9900X sits in a competitive performance band. For Pc Building Simulator, the data suggests the CPU's high single-thread performance and substantial multi-thread capability both contribute to the high frame rates observed, as the game must track numerous components, compatibility constraints, and system responses simultaneously.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 pairs 16 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 256-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's Blackwell 2.0 architecture operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2617 MHz, with memory running at 1875 MHz (30 Gbps effective). The 10,752 shading units and 84 RT cores provide ample compute resources, while the 112 ROPs handle pixel output at 293.1 GPixel/s. Texture rate reaches 879.3 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is rated at 56.28 TFLOPS.

Benchmark results show the RTX 5080 achieving a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 264,461, and a Vulkan score of 257,942. PassMark G3D returns 36,565, and GPU compute scores 21,789. The GPU's percentile ranking of 89 versus all GPUs places it above the majority of graphics cards in the database. Its nearest rivals show modest deltas: the Intel Arc A570M is 1.6% lower at 58,239, the Intel Arc Pro A60 is 1.9% higher at 60,326, and the Intel Arc A580 is 2.5% lower at 57,756.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is somewhat unusual. The game renders a workshop environment with detailed component models, but the computational load scales heavily with resolution and settings. The measured FPS data shows the RTX 5080 handling 4K Ultra at 79.9 FPS average, while 1080p Low reaches 473.9 FPS. This wide spread demonstrates the GPU's headroom at lower settings and its capability to maintain high frame rates even at maximum graphical fidelity in 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system delivers 166.3 FPS on Low settings, 117.5 FPS on Medium, 81.8 FPS on High, and 79.9 FPS on Ultra. The step from Medium to High costs 35.7 FPS, while High to Ultra only drops 1.9 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end of the settings range. The gap between Low and Ultra is 86.4 FPS, or roughly 52% of the Low value.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates increase substantially. Low settings produce 311.7 FPS, Medium 225.2 FPS, High 159 FPS, and Ultra 147.9 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra narrows to 11.1 FPS, while Low to Medium shows a 86.5 FPS drop. Comparing 1440p to 4K at the same settings, Low loses 145.4 FPS, Medium loses 107.7 FPS, High loses 77.2 FPS, and Ultra loses 68 FPS when moving up in resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its peak performance. Low settings average 473.9 FPS, Medium 353 FPS, High 246.5 FPS, and Ultra 235.7 FPS. The High to Ultra delta is just 10.8 FPS, while Low to Medium costs 120.9 FPS. Across all resolutions, the pattern holds: Ultra provides only marginal gains over High, while Medium offers a substantial leap from Low but a significant step down from High.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 30th out of 1,769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, a strong showing that places it among the elite configurations in the database. This rank reflects the combined capability of the Ryzen 9 9900X and RTX 5080, both of which sit at high percentile positions (94 for CPU, 89 for GPU) relative to their respective categories.

The CPU's nearest rivals — the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, Intel Core i7-14700F, and Intel Core Ultra 5 245K/245KF — all score within 1.8% of the 9900X, indicating the processor choice has minimal impact on overall system ranking. Similarly, the GPU's closest competitors (Intel Arc A570M, Arc Pro A60, Arc A580, AMD Radeon Pro W5500X) fall within 2.6% of the RTX 5080's average score. The top-30 placement suggests this setup benefits from both components performing at near-peak levels, with the combination's aggregate capability pushing it well above the median tested system.

The rank also contextualizes the measured FPS data: a system in the top 2% of all combos should deliver the high frame rates observed, and the data confirms this expectation across every resolution and settings preset tested.

Settings Recommendations

For users seeking the best experience per the measured rows, the data offers clear guidance. At 3840x2160, High settings (81.8 FPS) and Ultra (79.9 FPS) are nearly indistinguishable in performance, with only 1.9 FPS separating them. Given that Ultra typically includes additional visual effects, the 79.9 FPS average remains fluid, but the 81.8 FPS of High provides a slight headroom advantage. Choosing High at 4K is the rational pick, as it delivers the same visual experience with a marginally higher frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the choice hinges on refresh rate targets. High settings deliver 159 FPS, which comfortably exceeds 144 Hz displays, while Ultra drops to 147.9 FPS — still above 144 Hz but with less margin. Medium (225.2 FPS) suits 240 Hz panels, but the visual fidelity loss may not justify the 66.2 FPS gain over High. For most users, High at 1440p offers the best balance, with Ultra remaining viable for those prioritizing image quality.

At 1920x1080, the system exceeds 235 FPS even on Ultra, making the settings choice primarily about visual preference rather than playability. Medium (353 FPS) and High (246.5 FPS) both exceed 240 Hz refresh rates, while Low (473.9 FPS) targets extreme refresh displays above 360 Hz. The 10.8 FPS difference between High and Ultra suggests that Ultra is essentially free at 1080p, making it the recommended preset for this resolution if maximum visual quality is desired.