Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that scales unusually well with hardware, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a broad spread of performance across resolutions and presets. The measured data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at 4K, but shifts toward a more balanced profile at lower resolutions where the CPU's capabilities become increasingly relevant. This analysis examines the measured FPS rows, the underlying hardware specifications, and the combo's standing within the benchmark database.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a clear GPU-limited scenario at the highest resolution. At High settings, the system delivers 185 FPS at 1920x1080, which falls to 117 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 61 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 67% reduction in average frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the RTX 4090 is being pushed to its limits as pixel count quadruples. The scaling is not linear, though; the 1440p result is roughly 63% of the 1080p figure, while the 4K result is just 33% of the 1080p number, which is consistent with a GPU that hits memory bandwidth and shading limits at higher resolutions.

At Low settings, the pattern is even more pronounced. The 1080p Low preset hits 370 FPS, a figure so high that it suggests the CPU is starting to become a limiting factor at that resolution. Dropping to 1440p Low yields 233 FPS, and 4K Low produces 122 FPS. The 4K Low result is notable because it is exactly double the 4K High result, which points to the settings reducing GPU workload significantly while the CPU overhead remains relatively constant. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is 137 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 111 FPS, showing that the GPU workload scales more steeply as resolution increases.

Medium settings provide the only rows with min and max FPS data, offering insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 262 FPS with a min of 222 and max of 301, a spread of 79 FPS that indicates some frame pacing variability. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 165 FPS with a min of 140 and max of 190, a spread of 50 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 86 FPS with a min of 73 and max of 99, a spread of just 26 FPS. The narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes the consistent bottleneck, smoothing out the frame delivery as the CPU is no longer the limiting factor.

Ultra settings show the steepest resolution penalty. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 176 FPS, barely below the High preset's 185 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 111 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 58 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured across all configurations, and it is only 47% of the 4K Medium figure, underscoring how much the Ultra preset taxes the RTX 4090. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the point where the GPU's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are fully saturated, and any further setting increases would likely drop below playable thresholds.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The CPU's benchmark scores are substantial: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,314 and a single-core score of 2,044, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 20,992 and single-core score of 2,464. These figures place the CPU in the 95th percentile of all tested processors, which means it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p Low settings, where the 370 FPS result approaches the practical ceiling for the game's simulation logic. The game is a simulation title, so it relies on single-thread performance for game logic and physics calculations, but the data shows that the Ryzen AI Max+ 395's single-core score of 2,044 in Geekbench is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,044 is relatively modest compared to the multi-core score, but it is still high enough to drive 370 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that the game does not heavily tax a single core.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX, which scores 1.6% higher on average, and the Intel Core i9-14900K, which scores 1.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is 2% lower, and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P is 1.6% lower. These small deltas suggest that the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is competitive with top-tier desktop and workstation CPUs, and its 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for any background tasks. The 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth also contribute to the CPU's ability to feed the RTX 4090 with data, particularly at 4K where the GPU is starved for pixels.

However, the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the 58 FPS result is almost entirely GPU-bound, and the CPU is likely idling at a fraction of its capacity. The data suggests that the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is never the limiting component in this combination, even at 1080p Low where the FPS is highest. The 370 FPS figure is more likely a reflection of the game's engine frame rate cap or the GPU's ability to render simple scenes quickly, rather than a CPU limitation. This is a positive outcome for the combo, as it means the CPU provides a stable foundation without introducing stutter or frame drops.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the measured FPS results. It features 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation units, with a boost clock of 2520 MHz. The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for 4K rendering. The GPU's benchmark scores are equally impressive: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223 and a Passmark G3D score of 38,194, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs.

In Pc Building Simulator, the RTX 4090's role is clearly defined by the resolution scaling. At 4K High, the 61 FPS average indicates that the GPU is working hard, and the 4K Ultra result of 58 FPS is only slightly lower, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds effects that the GPU can handle with minor cost. The 4K Medium result of 86 FPS shows a significant jump, and the 4K Low result of 122 FPS demonstrates that the GPU has headroom when settings are reduced. The 24 GB memory capacity is never a constraint in this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the GPU does not appear to be memory-limited, given that the FPS does not collapse.

The RTX 4090's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Arc Pro A60, which scores 0% higher on average, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% lower. These deltas are remarkably small, which is unusual for a flagship GPU, but it reflects the database's average benchmark scores that include a mix of workloads. In Pc Building Simulator specifically, the RTX 4090's performance is exceptional, as evidenced by the 1080p High result of 185 FPS and the 1440p Ultra result of 111 FPS.

The GPU's 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate are more than sufficient for this simulation game, which does not appear to use ray tracing or advanced effects that would tax the 128 RT cores. The 512 tensor cores are also underutilized, as the game likely does not employ DLSS or other AI-based features. This means the RTX 4090 is operating well within its capabilities, and the measured FPS figures represent raw rasterization performance. The GPU's 450 W TDP and triple-slot cooler are overkill for this title, but they ensure that thermal throttling is not a factor in the results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 598th out of 3,002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations. This ranking is based on the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, and it reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates at 4K while also delivering extreme performance at 1080p. The rank of 598 is notable because it places this combo ahead of many systems with newer or more specialized hardware, but it also indicates that there are 597 combos that perform better in this specific game.

The combo's ranking is likely held back by the 4K Ultra result of 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. At 4K High, the 61 FPS result barely crosses that threshold, but the Ultra preset falls short. This means that the combo is not in the top 100 rankings, where systems likely achieve 60+ FPS at 4K Ultra. However, the combo's performance at 1440p is excellent, with the Ultra preset delivering 111 FPS, and the 1080p results are outstanding, with the High preset hitting 185 FPS.

The CPU's 95th percentile ranking and the GPU's 88th percentile ranking suggest that this is a high-end pairing, but the combo rank of 598 indicates that Pc Building Simulator is not a game that benefits disproportionately from the very best hardware. The game's simulation nature means that CPU performance matters, but the RTX 4090's massive compute resources are not fully utilized at lower resolutions. The rank also reflects the fact that the game was released in 2019, and its engine may not take advantage of the latest architectural features. Nonetheless, the 598th rank out of 3,002 combos is a strong result, placing this system in the 80th percentile of all tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest average FPS is 370, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the peak measured result across all resolution and settings combinations.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra compared to 4K Medium?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 58, while at 4K Medium, it is 86. This represents a 28 FPS difference, or roughly a 32% reduction in performance when moving from Medium to Ultra at 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low?

A: The data shows 370 FPS at 1080p Low, which is extremely high. The GPU is likely the primary limiter, as the CPU's single-core performance is sufficient to sustain this frame rate, and the GPU's rasterization capabilities are the bottleneck.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database for this game?

A: The combo ranks 598th out of 3,002 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations tested in Pc Building Simulator.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest minimum FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 140, which is the only preset with min FPS data at this resolution. The High and Ultra presets do not have min FPS values listed.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p High preset compared to the 4K High preset?

A: The 1080p High preset delivers 185 FPS, while the 4K High preset delivers 61 FPS. This means the 1080p result is 124 FPS higher, or roughly 3 times faster than the 4K result.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the High preset is the optimal choice, as it delivers 61 FPS on average. The Ultra preset falls to 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stutter. Medium at 4K provides 86 FPS, offering a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, but High is the better balance of visual quality and performance. At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 111 FPS, making it the recommended choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it provides excellent visual fidelity without sacrificing frame rate. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 165 FPS with a minimum of 140, which is ideal for 144 Hz displays where frame drops are more noticeable.

For 1080p users, the High preset at 185 FPS is the sweet spot, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (262 FPS) and Low (370 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate that exceeds most 144 Hz and even 240 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 176 FPS, which is only 9 FPS lower than High, so choosing Ultra is a viable option if the slight visual improvements are worth the marginal FPS cost. The data shows that the Medium preset at any resolution provides the most consistent frame delivery, as evidenced by the min and max FPS values, making it the best choice for users who prioritize smoothness over absolute visual fidelity. Ultimately, the recommendation is to start with High at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and High at 1080p, then adjust based on whether the user prefers higher visual settings or higher frame rates.