Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that stresses system configuration logic more than raw graphical fidelity, yet the measured frame rates for the Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 reveal a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. The data shows a combo that scales predictably with settings, offering playable results at 1080p and 1440p but struggling to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K on higher presets. This analysis breaks down the numbers, relative rankings, and component roles based strictly on the provided benchmark results.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest 1080p result is 247 FPS, achieved with Low settings. Medium settings produce 175 FPS, High settings drop to 124 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 118 FPS.

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

A: The combo ranks 1710th out of 3002 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of the database but not at the very bottom, indicating a mid-pack performance tier for this specific game.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 124, while at 1440p High, it drops to 78 FPS. This represents a 46 FPS reduction, or roughly a 37% decrease in frame rate when moving up one resolution tier.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 39, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, suggesting the 8 GB capacity may be a limiting factor at that resolution and preset combination.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129. The deltaPct is -0.7, indicating the RX 9060 trails the RTX 3060 Ti by less than one percent.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings at each resolution?

A: At 4K Medium, the minimum FPS is 49. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 94 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 149 FPS. These are the only preset/resolution combinations with reported min FPS data.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, featuring 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. Its memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU’s clocks are notable: a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. The memory operates at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective transfer rate.

These specifications translate into a synthetic benchmark profile that places the GPU in the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Comparing to nearest rivals, the RX 9060 is nearly identical to the RTX 3060 Ti (deltaPct -0.7), slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 370X (deltaPct 1) and RX 7700 (deltaPct 1), and moderately ahead of the Radeon Pro W5500 (deltaPct 2.1). The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor for Pc Building Simulator, as the game’s simulation elements may not demand high memory usage, but the 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS suggests that either the memory bandwidth or the shading unit count becomes a bottleneck at that extreme resolution.

The GPU’s role in the measured FPS is most evident in the scaling from Low to Ultra settings. At 1080p, the jump from Low (247 FPS) to Ultra (118 FPS) represents a 129 FPS drop, showing that the GPU is heavily utilized even at lower resolutions. At 1440p, the same settings comparison shows a drop from 156 FPS to 74 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p (111 to 78 FPS) and 4K (58 to 41 FPS) indicates that the GPU’s compute resources are the primary driver of performance changes, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming the main constraint.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system scales across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 247 at 1080p to 156 at 1440p and 82 at 4K. This represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 47% further reduction from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the progression is 124 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K, showing a similar proportional decline.

The scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is the limiting component in most scenarios. The pixel count increases by 2.25 times from 1080p to 1440p, and the FPS drops by roughly a factor of 1.6 to 1.9, which is less than linear, indicating some CPU headroom is being absorbed. From 1440p to 4K, the pixel count doubles, but the FPS drops by approximately half, which is closer to the expected linear scaling for a GPU-bound workload. This suggests that at 4K, the RX 9060 is fully saturated, while at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU’s performance may be partially limiting the frame rate, especially at lower settings where the FPS exceeds 150.

The most telling comparison is between Medium and Ultra settings across resolutions. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 58 with a minimum of 49, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 39 FPS. At 1440p, Medium yields 111 FPS and Ultra yields 74 FPS. The consistent gap between Medium and Ultra (roughly 30-35% fewer FPS) suggests that the higher preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU’s shader units and memory bandwidth. For a simulation game that may not require advanced visuals, the data implies that Medium or High settings at 1440p provide the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, while 4K is only viable at Low settings (82 FPS) or Medium with acceptable minimums.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 247 FPS, representing the absolute ceiling for this configuration. Medium settings yield 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 and maximum of 201, demonstrating smooth performance with no noticeable dips below 60 FPS. High settings produce 124 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 118 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable gameplay. The narrow gap between High and Ultra (6 FPS) suggests diminishing returns at this resolution, where the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads at 2.90 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost may begin to limit the frame rate before the GPU does.

At 2560x1440, performance remains playable but with a noticeable step down. Low settings average 156 FPS, Medium averages 111 FPS with a minimum of 94 and maximum of 127, High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. The Medium result is particularly strong, as the minimum FPS of 94 ensures no frame rate drops below the 90 FPS mark, which is excellent for a 1440p experience. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 4 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset at 1440p is not significantly more demanding than High, or that the CPU is becoming a more significant factor at these settings.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 82 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that remains above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 and maximum of 66, putting the frame rate in a range where stuttering may be noticeable on standard 60 Hz displays. High settings drop to 41 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 39 FPS, both of which are below the playable threshold for most users. The data shows that 4K is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the 82 FPS average is barely above 60 FPS, suggesting that the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are insufficient for heavier 4K workloads in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

In Pc Building Simulator, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1710th out of 3002 tested combos. This places it in the 43rd percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 57% of tested combos perform better. The rank is based on the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, and it reflects a mid-tier position that is neither exceptional nor disappointing for a simulation title.

The ranking can be interpreted through the lens of the component benchmarks. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus is 68, indicating it outperforms 68% of all CPUs in synthetic tests. The GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus is 59, meaning it beats 59% of all GPUs. The combo’s in-game rank of 1710/3002 is lower than both individual component percentiles would suggest, implying that Pc Building Simulator may be more sensitive to one component over the other. Given that the game is a simulation, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are likely more important than the GPU’s raw graphics power, and the fact that the combo ranks below the CPU’s percentile suggests the GPU may be holding the system back at high resolutions.

Comparing to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RX 9060 is nearly identical to the RTX 3060 Ti in synthetic benchmarks, yet the ranking in this specific game could differ based on driver optimization or game-specific workloads. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Xeon 6756E (deltaPct 0.2) and AMD EPYC 7552 (deltaPct 0.5), are within half a percent in synthetic scores, so the in-game ranking is likely more influenced by the GPU’s performance at different settings than by CPU differences. The rank of 1710 suggests that while the components are individually capable, the combination is not optimized for this particular simulation workload.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process by Intel. It operates at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration, providing a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The processor connects to the motherboard via Intel Socket 1200 and uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

Synthetic benchmarks show the CPU’s strengths and weaknesses. Single-thread performance is moderate, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 688 and a passmark single-thread score of 2541. Multi-threaded performance is more robust, with a cinebench r23 multicore score of 10283 and a 3dmark max threads score of 4735. The CPU’s avgBenchmarkScore is 14185, placing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E (deltaPct 0.2), AMD EPYC 7552 (deltaPct 0.5), and Intel Core 7 160UL (deltaPct -0.3), all of which are within 0.6% of the i5-10400F’s score.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is evident in the frame rate scaling at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 247 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame output given the 6 cores and 12 threads. At 1080p Ultra, the FPS drops to 118, but the gap between High (124 FPS) and Ultra (118 FPS) is small, suggesting the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at these settings. However, at 4K Low, the FPS drops to 82, which is a 67% reduction from 1080p Low, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s 12 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory bandwidth are sufficient for the simulation logic, but the data suggests that upgrading to a higher-core-count CPU would not significantly improve frame rates at 1440p or 4K, as the GPU is the clear bottleneck in those scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all presets are playable, but Medium settings (175 FPS average, 149 minimum) offer the best balance of visual quality and performance. The jump from Medium to High (124 FPS) is a 51 FPS reduction, which is significant, while the jump from High to Ultra (118 FPS) is only 6 FPS, meaning Ultra is essentially free in terms of performance cost. For the smoothest experience at 1080p, High settings are recommended, as they provide 124 FPS with minimal visual compromise.

At 1440p, Medium settings (111 FPS average, 94 minimum) are the clear recommendation. The minimum FPS of 94 ensures no drops below 90 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. High settings (78 FPS) are also acceptable, but the 33 FPS drop from Medium to High is substantial, and the minimum FPS is not reported for High, making it a riskier choice. Ultra settings (74 FPS) provide no benefit over High, so they should be avoided in favor of Medium for consistent performance.

At 4K, only Low settings (82 FPS) are recommended for playable performance. Medium settings (58 FPS average, 49 minimum) are borderline, as the minimum FPS of 49 will cause noticeable stuttering on most displays. High (41 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) are not playable for a smooth experience. For users with a 4K display, the data indicates that reducing resolution to 1440p with Medium settings provides a vastly superior experience, with 111 FPS compared to 58 FPS at 4K Medium. The 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are insufficient for 4K at higher presets, making 1440p Medium the best overall choice for this configuration.