Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

This combination delivers a decisive performance profile in Pc Building Simulator, with the data showing a system that scales predictably from high-refresh 1080p dominance to comfortably playable 4K. The measured frame rates reveal a pairing where the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution climbs, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D's substantial core count and high boost clocks ensure the CPU never becomes a bottleneck even at the lowest settings where frame rates exceed 360 FPS. The combo ranks 617th out of 3002 tested configurations, placing it in the top 21% of all systems evaluated in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, indicating that resolution scaling in Pc Building Simulator is heavily GPU-bound. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls from 175 FPS at 1920x1080 to 110 FPS at 2560x1440—a 37% reduction—and then to 58 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a further 47% drop. This progression shows a classic GPU-limited curve: the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p and even entry-level 4K, but the pixel throughput demands at 2160p nearly halve performance compared to 1440p.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern shifts dramatically. The 1920x1080 result of 367 FPS drops to 232 FPS at 2560x1440 (a 37% decline) and then to 121 FPS at 3840x2160 (a 48% decline). The fact that the percentage drops between resolution steps remain nearly identical regardless of quality preset suggests the renderer's workload scales primarily with pixel count rather than shading complexity. However, the absolute headroom at 1080p Low—367 FPS—indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far beyond typical display refresh rates, confirming that the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's 12 cores and 24 threads are not a limiting factor at any tested resolution.

Medium settings provide the most complete dataset, with minimum and maximum frame rates recorded alongside averages. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 260 FPS with a minimum of 221 FPS and maximum of 299 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average drops to 164 FPS (a 37% reduction) with a 140 FPS minimum and 189 FPS maximum. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average falls to 86 FPS with a 73 FPS minimum and 99 FPS maximum. The consistent 37% penalty from 1080p to 1440p and 48% penalty from 1440p to 4K across all settings confirms that Pc Building Simulator's rendering pipeline scales almost linearly with pixel count, which is characteristic of a simulation title with modest geometric complexity but significant draw call overhead.

The High settings curve further corroborates this interpretation: 184 FPS at 1080p, 116 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop), and 61 FPS at 4K (a 47% drop). The near-identical scaling percentages across all four quality presets—High, Medium, Low, and Ultra—strongly indicate that the RTX 4070's compute and memory subsystems, rather than any CPU-side limitation, dictate performance as resolution increases. The 4K Ultra result of 58 FPS sits just below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that users targeting 4K should opt for High settings (61 FPS) or Medium (86 FPS) to maintain smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D brings substantial processing headroom to this pairing, with 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture codenamed Granite Ridge. The CPU's base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz provide the single-threaded strength that simulation titles often require for game logic updates, while the 128 MB of L3 cache helps maintain high instruction throughput during complex system state calculations. In Pc Building Simulator, where the player manages hardware components and observes simulated performance, the CPU's role is primarily to keep the simulation tick rate stable and feed draw calls to the GPU.

Benchmark data shows the 9900X3D achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739, with a Geekbench multicore score of 22884 and single-core score of 3041. These figures place the CPU in the 91st percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 54762. The nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55093, which is 0.6% higher—a negligible difference that falls within measurement variance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K trails by 1.3%, the Intel Xeon 6505P by 2%, and the Intel Core i7-14700F by 2.1%, all of which are effectively tied in real-world terms.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator's measured results, the CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p Low, where the system produces 367 FPS. This extreme frame rate indicates that the 9900X3D can sustain very high simulation tick rates without bottlenecking the GPU. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1269 and 2-thread score of 2512 suggest strong per-core performance, which is critical for the main game thread in simulation titles. The PassMark single-thread score of 4646 and multithread score of 56154 further reinforce that both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads are handled with ample headroom.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 support ensures that data-intensive operations like loading hardware profiles or computing system compatibility matrices don't starve the GPU. The 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide high-bandwidth connectivity to the RTX 4070, though the GPU itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is more than sufficient for this workload. The 120 W TDP indicates that thermal management is straightforward, allowing sustained boost clocks during extended benchmarking sessions. The 4 nm process node and 16,630 million transistors on a 2x 70.6 mm² die size contribute to the CPU's efficiency, though the measured FPS data suggests that even at 1080p Low, the CPU is not the limiting factor—the GPU reaches its rendering ceiling before the CPU's simulation throughput is exhausted.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, is the primary determinant of frame rates in this title as resolution increases. With 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, the GPU's raw throughput is substantial for a 12 GB card. The 1920 MHz base clock and 2475 MHz boost clock, combined with 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, provide ample compute for the simulation's rendering tasks. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for 4K textures in this game but shows scaling limitations at Ultra settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 81st percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 37648. The nearest rivals are extremely close: the NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628 (0.1% lower), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (0.4% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 (1.3% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157 (1.3% lower). This clustering indicates that the RTX 4070 sits in a highly competitive performance band, though its specific feature set—including 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores—offers capabilities beyond raw rasterization that Pc Building Simulator may not fully utilize.

In measured FPS terms, the GPU's role becomes clear when comparing settings at the same resolution. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (367 FPS) and Ultra (175 FPS) is 192 FPS, a 52% reduction. At 2560x1440, Low delivers 232 FPS while Ultra delivers 110 FPS, a 53% reduction. At 3840x2160, Low produces 121 FPS and Ultra produces 58 FPS, a 52% reduction. This consistent ~52% penalty from Low to Ultra across all resolutions indicates that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are being exercised proportionally, with the 12 GB VRAM capacity not causing any capacity-related stutters or texture thrashing—the minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings (221 FPS at 1080p, 140 FPS at 1440p, 73 FPS at 4K) show no anomalous dips that would indicate memory pressure.

The GPU's 64 ROPs and 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are the likely limiting factors at 4K, where the pixel fill requirements double compared to 1440p. The 455.4 GTexel/s texture rate and 29.15 TFLOPS compute are more than sufficient for the simulation's shader complexity, but the 4K Ultra result of 58 FPS suggests that the rasterizer and ROP throughput cap performance at the highest resolution. The 200 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate the card can sustain boost clocks under load, which is consistent with the tight minimum frame times observed at Medium settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play at with this combo?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 Ultra delivers 110 FPS average, which is smooth and visually rich. At 4K, High settings produce 61 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 58 FPS, so 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot for frame rate and quality balance.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 367 FPS average, indicating the Ryzen 9 9900X3D can feed the RTX 4070 far beyond typical display refresh rates. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking and 5.50 GHz boost clock ensure no bottleneck at any tested setting.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 is within 1.3% of its closest rivals—the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135), NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157)—so performance differences in this title should be minimal.

Q: Is 12 GB of VRAM enough for 4K in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes. The measured 4K results show no evidence of VRAM-related stuttering. The Medium preset at 3840x2160 has a 73 FPS minimum, which is well above the 60 FPS target, and the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handles the game's texture loads without issue.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 175 FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra. This is comfortably above 144 Hz refresh rate displays, though it represents a 52% reduction from the 367 FPS Low preset result, showing the GPU is the scaling factor at this resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in this game?

A: It ranks 617th out of 3002 tested combinations, placing it in the top 21% of all configurations. This is a strong result, though the ranking suggests there are many higher-performing combos for this simulation title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 617 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 79th percentile of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU's 91st percentile standing (average benchmark score 54762) is partially offset by the GPU's 81st percentile (average benchmark score 37648). The result indicates that while the CPU is top-tier, the GPU holds the combo back from the upper echelons of the ranking.

The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55093, which is 0.6% higher than the 9900X3D's 54762 average. This negligible difference means that in CPU-bound scenarios, the two processors would perform nearly identically. However, the 9900X3D's 12 cores and 128 MB L3 cache provide advantages in multi-threaded workloads that may extend beyond this game's requirements. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, just 0.1% below the RTX 4070's 37648, while the RTX 4080 Mobile scores 1.3% higher—all within statistical noise.

The rank of 617 out of 3002 suggests that for Pc Building Simulator specifically, the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus are sufficient but not exceptional, and the 4K Ultra result of 58 FPS indicates the GPU is the limiting factor for top-end performance. In contrast, the CPU's substantial headroom means that upgrading the GPU alone would likely improve the combo's rank more than upgrading the CPU. The data shows that 1229 other combos achieve better rankings, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs paired with comparable or lesser CPUs, while 2385 combos rank below this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 367 FPS, Medium averages 260 FPS with a minimum of 221 FPS and maximum of 299 FPS, High averages 184 FPS, and Ultra averages 175 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 192 FPS, representing a 52% performance reduction from the lowest to highest quality preset. The Medium preset's minimum of 221 FPS indicates excellent frame pacing, with no drops below 200 FPS even during complex simulation sequences.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down proportionally. Low averages 232 FPS, Medium averages 164 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS and maximum of 189 FPS, High averages 116 FPS, and Ultra averages 110 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 122 FPS, again a 53% reduction. The Medium minimum of 140 FPS ensures smooth gameplay on 144 Hz monitors, while the Ultra average of 110 FPS remains well above 60 FPS for high-refresh displays.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable but with reduced headroom. Low averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS and maximum of 99 FPS, High averages 61 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 73 FPS confirms that 4K gaming is viable without stutter, while the Ultra preset's 58 FPS average falls just short of the 60 FPS target. The High preset at 61 FPS barely exceeds the threshold, making Medium the recommended 4K setting for consistent performance.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each step up in quality from Low to Ultra reduces frame rates by approximately 17-18% per tier at any given resolution. At 1080p, the progression is 367 → 260 → 184 → 175 FPS; at 1440p, it is 232 → 164 → 116 → 110 FPS; at 4K, it is 121 → 86 → 61 → 58 FPS. The High-to-Ultra gap is notably smaller (9 FPS at 1080p, 6 FPS at 1440p, 3 FPS at 4K) than the Medium-to-High gap (76 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, 25 FPS at 4K), suggesting that Ultra settings add marginal visual improvements at a relatively small performance cost compared to the jump from Medium to High.