Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 pairing in Pc Building Simulator delivers a distinctly CPU-bound experience at lower resolutions, where the 6-core, 6-thread processor’s capabilities define the ceiling. The i5-9400 operates with a 2.90 GHz base clock and a 4.10 GHz boost clock, and its performance percentile of 47 against all CPUs indicates it sits slightly below the median in overall compute power. In this simulation title, the CPU's influence is most visible when comparing the 1920x1080 Low preset, which yields 206 FPS, against the 2560x1440 Low preset at 130 FPS — a 76 FPS drop that cannot be attributed to GPU load alone, since the RX 6600 has ample headroom at these settings. The data suggests the processor's six threads are fully utilized in Pc Building Simulator's logic-heavy simulation loops, particularly when managing component compatibility and system boot sequences, which are computationally intensive tasks that scale with core count rather than graphics fidelity.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-9400 provides six physical cores and six threads, a configuration that aligns well with Pc Building Simulator's simulation mechanics, which rely on sequential task processing for hardware interactions. With a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, the processor demonstrates a 41% frequency increase under load, which explains why frame rates scale predictably across settings — the boost clock ensures that single-threaded tasks like UI rendering and input handling do not become bottlenecks. The processor’s 9 MB shared L3 cache is sufficient for the game's asset streaming, as evidenced by the 206 FPS average at 1920x1080 Low, where the CPU is the primary driver of performance rather than the GPU.

Benchmark results place the i5-9400 with an average score of 2254, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 at 2259 (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-10710U at 2248 (0.3% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 at 2246 (0.4% slower). This margin of less than 1% across all rivals indicates that the i5-9400 is positioned in a highly competitive performance tier, but its 47th percentile ranking means it trails the majority of modern CPUs. In Pc Building Simulator, this translates to a situation where the processor can maintain 60+ FPS at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset drops to 32 FPS, suggesting that the CPU's six threads struggle to keep pace with the GPU's output demands at higher resolutions when combined with maximum settings.

The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6629 and single-core score of 935 provide context: the multicore result is 7.1 times the single-core score, indicating decent scaling across the six cores, but the absolute values are modest compared to higher-tier processors. The game's simulation nature means that frame times are more sensitive to CPU clock speed than core count, and the 4.10 GHz boost clock helps mitigate potential stutters during component installation animations. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average FPS of 48 with a minimum of 41 and maximum of 55 shows variance that correlates with CPU scheduling, as the processor's six threads handle game logic while the GPU renders the scene.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6600, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus, provides a 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth that is more than sufficient for Pc Building Simulator's texture requirements, which are modest given the game's focus on menus and 3D component models rather than expansive open worlds. The GPU's base clock of 1626 MHz and boost clock of 2491 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz, deliver raw compute power measured at 8.928 TFLOPS FP32, which places the card in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. This percentile ranking is reflected in the frame rates: the RX 6600 achieves 206 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that the graphics card is rarely the limiting factor at lower settings.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 with a matching average score of 19030 (0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile at 19049 (0.1% faster), and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m at 19089 (0.3% faster). These tight margins indicate that the RX 6600 is a mid-range performer that competes with professional-grade cards from previous generations. In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is never fully utilized, as the game's highest texture quality at 4K Ultra still only produces 32 FPS, which is a performance bottleneck rather than a memory limitation. The 28 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are present in the hardware, but the game's 2019 release date means these features are not leveraged in the measured results.

The pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s suggest that the GPU can handle high-resolution rendering, yet the 4K High preset produces only 34 FPS, indicating that the combination of CPU and GPU is insufficient for 4K gaming at acceptable frame rates. The 1440p Medium preset achieves 92 FPS with a range of 78 to 106 FPS, which represents a balanced workload where the GPU's 8 GB memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate, but the CPU's six threads begin to show limitations. The GPU's 132 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU are modest requirements, but these are not performance indicators — the actual performance is defined by the benchmark scores and measured FPS data.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average FPS is 206 at the Low preset, followed by 146 at Medium, 103 at High, and 98 at Ultra, showing a clear performance hierarchy across settings.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000?

A: The RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036, while the Quadro K6000 scores 19030, resulting in a 0% delta, meaning they are statistically identical in performance.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors, and what does that imply?

A: The i5-9400 ranks in the 47th percentile, meaning it outperforms 47% of all CPUs, which places it slightly below median performance for modern processors.

Q: Does the 4K Ultra preset maintain playable frame rates with this hardware?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset produces an average of 32 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while 4K High achieves 34 FPS and 4K Medium reaches 48 FPS.

Q: What is the frame time variance at 2560x1440 Medium?

A: The 2560x1440 Medium preset shows a minimum of 78 FPS, a maximum of 106 FPS, and an average of 92 FPS, indicating a 28 FPS spread that suggests occasional CPU or GPU hiccups.

Q: How does the CPU's multicore performance compare to its single-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The multicore score is 6629, which is 7.1 times the single-core score of 935, demonstrating good scaling across the six cores but with modest absolute performance.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination, the 1920x1080 High preset delivers 103 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and smoothness, since it maintains 60+ FPS while providing enhanced textures and effects over the Medium preset's 146 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 146 FPS, which is 42% higher than High, but the visual differences in Pc Building Simulator are minimal because the game's graphics are dominated by 3D component models and UI elements that do not scale dramatically with settings. However, the data shows that the Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 98 FPS, which is only 5 FPS below High, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not worth the slight performance cost if chasing maximum frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 65 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold, while the Medium preset achieves 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS, making Medium the recommended choice for 1440p gaming to ensure consistent frame times. The 1440p Low preset at 130 FPS is overkill for this resolution, and the Ultra preset drops to 62 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves no headroom for scene complexity. For 4K, the data indicates that only the Low preset at 68 FPS is playable, while Medium at 48 FPS and High at 34 FPS are too low for a smooth experience, and Ultra at 32 FPS is effectively unplayable.

The optimal configuration is 1920x1080 Ultra at 98 FPS, which provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining near-100 FPS, or 2560x1440 Medium at 92 FPS for users prioritizing resolution over settings. The 1080p Medium preset's 146 FPS is the best for esports-style responsiveness, but the 1080p Ultra preset's 98 FPS is close enough that the visual upgrade is justified. The data shows that the GPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p, as evidenced by the 206 FPS at Low, so increasing settings to Ultra only costs 108 FPS, which is acceptable.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 2894 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 22.3rd percentile of all possible pairings — meaning 829 other combos perform worse, but 2894 perform better. This ranking reflects the mid-tier nature of both components: the CPU's 47th percentile and GPU's 63rd percentile combine to produce a system that is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but falls short of high-end configurations. The rank of 2894 indicates that this combo is in the lower third of tested systems, which is consistent with the measured FPS data showing 4K performance below 60 FPS across all settings.

The combination's ranking is influenced more by the CPU than the GPU, as the i5-9400's six threads limit performance in simulation-heavy scenarios, while the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's modest graphical demands. The 2894th rank out of 3723 means that 77.7% of other tested combos achieve better performance, which is expected given the CPU's age (released in 2018) and the GPU's mid-range status (released in 2021). The combo's performance is consistent across resolutions, with the 1080p Low preset at 206 FPS being the only result that exceeds 200 FPS, while 4K Ultra at 32 FPS represents the worst-case scenario.

The rank suggests that users should not expect high-refresh-rate 4K gaming, but the combo is viable for 1080p gaming at any preset and 1440p gaming at Medium or High presets. The data indicates that upgrading either component would improve the rank, but the CPU's 47th percentile is the weaker link, as the GPU's 63rd percentile provides better relative performance. The 3723 total combos include configurations with flagship CPUs and GPUs, so the 2894th rank is not a reflection of poor performance, but rather a positioning in the lower-mid range of possible builds.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values show a clear progression from Low to Ultra: the Low preset delivers 206 FPS, Medium delivers 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 and maximum of 168, High delivers 103 FPS, and Ultra delivers 98 FPS. This 108 FPS difference between Low and Ultra represents a 52.4% performance drop, yet the Ultra preset remains above 90 FPS, making it the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The Medium preset's frame range of 124 to 168 FPS indicates a 44 FPS spread, which is the largest variance among 1080p presets, suggesting that the CPU's six threads cause occasional frame hitches during complex simulation events.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 130 FPS, Medium achieves 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 and maximum of 106, High achieves 65 FPS, and Ultra achieves 62 FPS. The 68 FPS difference between Low and Ultra is proportionally similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower, reflecting the increased GPU load at higher resolution. The Medium preset's 28 FPS variance (78 to 106) is smaller than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at 1440p, which stabilizes frame times. The High and Ultra presets at 65 and 62 FPS respectively are nearly identical, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds minimal visual benefit while costing 3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 68 FPS, Medium produces 48 FPS with a minimum of 41 and maximum of 55, High produces 34 FPS, and Ultra produces 32 FPS. The 36 FPS difference between Low and Ultra is the largest absolute drop across all resolutions, demonstrating that 4K rendering pushes the RX 6600 beyond its comfortable performance envelope. The Medium preset's 14 FPS variance (41 to 55) is the smallest relative to its average, but the 48 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K results confirm that this combo is not suitable for 4K gaming, as even the Low preset at 68 FPS is the only option above 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset at 32 FPS falls below 30 FPS in some scenarios based on the Medium preset's minimum of 41 FPS.