Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

This combination of AMD's 16-core Zen 5 Strix Halo flagship and NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace mobile GPU delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Pc Building Simulator, with the benchmark data showing that the pairing ranks in the lower-middle tier of tested configurations at position 2276 out of 3723 combos. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but surprisingly capable at 1080p, where it can push past 200 FPS at the lowest settings. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K Ultra proving borderline unplayable at an average of 37 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable decline as resolution increases, with the scaling pattern revealing that the RTX 4060 Mobile becomes the primary limiting factor beyond 1080p. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 119 FPS at 1920x1080 to 75 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 44 FPS, and then further down to 39 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a cumulative 67% loss from the 1080p baseline. This scaling curve is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth at higher resolutions, given its 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer.

The Low settings data provides the clearest evidence of GPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 237 FPS, which drops to 150 FPS at 1440p and 78 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result being less than one-third of the 1080p Low figure (78 vs 237 FPS) indicates that the GPU's raw pixel processing capability is the bottleneck, not the CPU. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 32 threads, is more than capable of feeding frames at these rates; the PassMark single-thread score of 4147 and multi-thread score of 54934 place it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, so it is not holding the system back.

Examining the Medium settings rows, which include minimum and maximum FPS data, reveals additional insight into the scaling behavior. At 1080p Medium, the average is 168 FPS with a minimum of 143 and maximum of 193. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 and maximum of 122. The 4K Medium result shows 55 FPS average with a 47-64 range. The frame time consistency, as indicated by the gap between minimum and maximum, degrades with resolution; the spread at 1080p is 50 FPS, at 1440p it is 32 FPS, and at 4K it is 17 FPS. This tightening range at lower averages suggests the GPU is becoming more consistently saturated at higher resolutions.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic resolution penalty. The 1080p Ultra average of 113 FPS is still playable, but 1440p Ultra drops to 71 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 37 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 1440p Ultra is 42 FPS, while the delta between 1440p and 4K Ultra is 34 FPS. This suggests that the scaling penalty is more severe in the 1080p-to-1440p transition for Ultra presets, whereas for lower settings the 1440p-to-4K transition is proportionally larger. The data overall points to a system where 1080p is the sweet spot, 1440p is viable with adjusted settings, and 4K should be avoided except at Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2276 out of 3723 tested configurations places this pairing in the 61st percentile, meaning roughly 61% of all tested combos outperform it. This is a middle-of-the-pack result, which is somewhat surprising given the strength of the CPU component. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 alone ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740, but the RTX 4060 Mobile only reaches the 67th percentile among GPUs with an average score of 22729. The GPU is the drag on this combination's ranking.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals provides context for its contribution. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76513 avg) and 1.6% higher than the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492 avg), while trailing the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7% (79097 avg) and leading the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX by 2% (76212 avg). This places the CPU in elite company, roughly on par with a desktop flagship like the i9-14900K, which is remarkable for a 55W mobile part.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a different story. The RTX 4060 Mobile scores 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895 avg), 0.8% above the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (22549 avg), 1.3% below the Intel Arc B580 (23021 avg), and 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (22435 avg). These deltas are all within 1.3%, indicating that the RTX 4060 Mobile performs essentially at parity with a range of desktop and mobile GPUs from different generations. This explains why the combo rank is not higher; the GPU is solidly mid-range, and in a CPU-light game like Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's tier heavily influences the overall ranking.

The implications of this ranking for gameplay are clear. In a simulation game that is not known for extreme graphical demands, this combo should handle most scenarios at 1080p with ease, and the data confirms that. However, the 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, which is why the combo sits in the lower half of rankings when considering all tested combinations across various games and settings. The data suggests that for this specific title, the combo's ranking is primarily a function of the GPU's mid-tier position rather than any CPU deficiency.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Pc Building Simulator at 4K 60 FPS?

A: No. The highest 4K average FPS recorded is 78 FPS at Low settings, but Medium drops to 55 FPS, High to 39 FPS, and Ultra to 37 FPS. None of the Medium, High, or Ultra 4K results reach 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with all settings presets achieving at least 113 FPS average. The 2560x1440 results are also playable above 70 FPS for all presets, while 3840x2160 only exceeds 60 FPS at Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Mobile compare to the RTX 2080 in this context?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile scores 0.7% lower than the RTX 2080 in average benchmark score (22729 vs 22895). This means the two GPUs are essentially equivalent in overall performance, though the RTX 4060 Mobile is a newer architecture.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. Evidence from resolution scaling shows FPS dropping dramatically as resolution increases, while the CPU's 95th percentile ranking and high single-thread score of 4147 indicate it has ample headroom to feed frames faster than the GPU can render them.

Q: What settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: Low settings produce the highest average at 237 FPS, followed by Medium at 168 FPS, High at 119 FPS, and Ultra at 113 FPS. The data shows diminishing returns in FPS loss between High and Ultra, which are only 6 FPS apart.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 2276 out of 3723 combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects the mid-tier GPU performance rather than the CPU, which is in the top 5% of all processors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable frame rates at every setting. Low settings produce an average of 237 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the game is not demanding at this resolution. Medium settings yield 168 FPS with a minimum of 143 and maximum of 193, showing consistent frame delivery. High settings drop to 119 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 113 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 69 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 49 FPS, and between High and Ultra is only 6 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset adds little graphical benefit over High in terms of performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains solid but shows the GPU starting to strain. Low settings achieve 150 FPS average, which is still very smooth. Medium settings produce 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 and maximum of 122, maintaining good consistency. High settings drop to 75 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 71 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 44 FPS, between Medium and High is 31 FPS, and between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS. This pattern mirrors the 1080p results, with Ultra providing minimal additional cost over High. All 1440p results are above 70 FPS, making this resolution viable for most gaming scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings produce 78 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced content. Medium settings drop to 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 and maximum of 64, showing that frame rates can dip below 50 FPS. High settings fall to 39 FPS, and Ultra settings to 37 FPS. The 4K results show a different scaling pattern between presets: the delta between Low and Medium is 23 FPS, between Medium and High is 16 FPS, and between High and Ultra is only 2 FPS. The Ultra preset is essentially the same as High at 4K, suggesting that the GPU is fully saturated regardless of the additional visual effects.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with complete min/max data, allowing for frame time analysis. At 1080p Medium, the range from minimum to maximum is 50 FPS, indicating some variance but nothing problematic. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 32 FPS, and at 4K Medium it narrows further to 17 FPS. This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is consistently working near its limit, reducing the variance between frames. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium of 47 is above the 30 FPS playability threshold but below the 60 FPS smoothness target.

Across all settings and resolutions, the data shows that this combo provides a usable experience from 1080p Low through 1440p Ultra, with 4K being the only resolution where compromises must be made. The 1080p and 1440p results all exceed 70 FPS, and most exceed 100 FPS, which is more than adequate for a simulation game where precise timing is not critical.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4nm process node from TSMC. Its base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2044 and Geekbench single-core score of 2464. The PassMark single-thread score of 4147 confirms that this CPU can handle per-core workloads efficiently, which is relevant for a simulation game that may have a primary game logic thread.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are equally impressive. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and Geekbench multi-core score of 20992 place it among the top mobile processors. The PassMark multi-thread score of 54934 and integer math score of 200665 show that the CPU can handle complex calculations that might be present in simulation games, though Pc Building Simulator does not appear to be particularly CPU-intensive based on the resolution scaling data.

The 64 MB of shared L3 cache is substantial and helps with data locality for game assets. The quad-channel LPDDR5X memory support with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is noteworthy because it matches the GPU's memory bandwidth exactly, which may help with data transfer between CPU and GPU. The ECC memory support is a server-grade feature not commonly found in mobile CPUs.

The CPU's 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740, places it ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX by 1.6% and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P by 1.6%. It trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7% and leads the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX by 2%. This performance level is remarkable for a 55W mobile processor, as it matches desktop-class CPUs while consuming a fraction of the power.

In Pc Building Simulator specifically, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The evidence is the dramatic FPS drop from 1080p to 4K; if the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively constant across resolutions. Instead, the data shows FPS halving or worse when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic GPU-bound signature. The CPU's high single-thread performance suggests it can easily keep up with the game's simulation logic, leaving the GPU to handle the rendering workload.

The CPU's integrated Radeon 8060S graphics could potentially serve as a fallback, but the discrete RTX 4060 Mobile is clearly the primary rendering solution in this combo. The CPU's architecture and clock speeds are more than sufficient for this game, and the data indicates that any performance limitations are attributable to the GPU's mid-tier position rather than any CPU constraint.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this combo in Pc Building Simulator. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 113 FPS is the recommended choice, as it delivers a smooth experience while offering the maximum visual quality. The delta between High and Ultra is only 6 FPS, so there is no meaningful performance penalty for choosing Ultra. However, if maximum frame rates are desired, Low settings at 237 FPS would be the choice, though this sacrifices visual fidelity for a frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 75 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 71 FPS is only 4 FPS slower, so either High or Ultra would be acceptable. The Medium preset at 106 FPS provides a significant frame rate advantage if smoother motion is preferred, but the visual downgrade may not be worth the 31 FPS difference from High. The data shows that 1440p is a viable resolution for this combo, with all presets exceeding 70 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation is Low settings at 78 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that achieves a playable frame rate above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 55 FPS is borderline, and the High and Ultra presets at 39 and 37 FPS respectively are not recommended for smooth gameplay. If 4K is the target resolution, players should expect to compromise on visual quality to maintain playability.

The overall recommendation is to play at 1080p Ultra or 1440p High, depending on the display's native resolution. For 1080p, the Ultra preset provides the best experience with 113 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. For 1440p, the High preset offers 75 FPS, which is also above 60 FPS and provides a good visual experience. The 4K resolution should be avoided except for players who prioritize resolution over frame rate and are comfortable with the Low preset's 78 FPS.

The data also suggests that the Ultra preset is not meaningfully more demanding than High at any resolution, with deltas of only 6 FPS at 1080p, 4 FPS at 1440p, and 2 FPS at 4K. Therefore, if a player is considering High settings, they should choose Ultra instead for the additional visual quality at minimal performance cost. Conversely, the jump from Medium to High is more significant, with deltas of 49 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p, and 16 FPS at 4K, which may not be worth the visual improvement for players seeking higher frame rates.

For players with high refresh rate displays (144Hz or higher), the 1080p Medium preset at 168 FPS would be the recommendation, as it stays above 144 FPS in the minimum measurements. The 1080p Low preset at 237 FPS would also be suitable for 240Hz displays. At 1440p, only the Low preset at 150 FPS would satisfy a 144Hz display, though the Medium preset at 106 FPS would still provide a good experience on a 100Hz or 120Hz display.