Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a highly capable performance profile in Pc Building Simulator, with the data indicating that the graphics card is the dominant factor in determining frame rates across all tested resolutions. The measured results show a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rate drops substantially, which is expected behavior when the rendering load shifts more heavily onto the GPU. At 1080p, the combo achieves excellent frame rates that will easily satisfy any display refresh rate, while the transition to 1440p and 4K reveals the scaling characteristics of this specific hardware pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a classic GPU-bound scaling curve. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces 162.7 FPS, which drops to 101.4 FPS at 1440p and further to 53.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37.7% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67.3% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with the increasing pixel count: 1440p has roughly 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has roughly 4 times the pixels of 1080p. The measured frame rates closely follow this expected pattern, confirming that the RX 9070 is the primary performance limiter rather than the CPU.

The Low settings preset shows the same scaling trend but at higher absolute frame rates. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 245.2 FPS, dropping to 209.4 FPS at 1440p and 113.6 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is notably strong, suggesting that even at high resolutions, the GPU has ample headroom when graphical effects are reduced. The Medium preset follows a similar trajectory: 212.8 FPS at 1080p, 154.1 FPS at 1440p, and 82.1 FPS at 4K. The High preset yields 170.6 FPS at 1080p, 109.8 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K.

The Ultra preset at 4K produces the lowest recorded result at 53.2 FPS, which remains playable but indicates that this game at maximum settings with this resolution is the most demanding scenario for this hardware combination. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial: at 1080p, the difference is 82.5 FPS; at 1440p, it is 108 FPS; and at 4K, it is 60.4 FPS. This widening gap at higher resolutions reinforces that the GPU workload scales with both resolution and settings, and the RX 9070 handles the load well until the Ultra preset at 4K pushes it toward its limits.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, provides 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This substantial bandwidth is well-suited for a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, where texture loading and scene complexity can benefit from fast memory access. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1330 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz that reflects typical sustained performance during gaming workloads.

The GPU's rendering capabilities are defined by its 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s, which are strong figures for handling the visual elements present in a building and management simulation. The FP32 performance of 36.13 TFLOPS provides ample compute throughput for the game's physics and logic calculations that run on the GPU.

The RX 9070 has 56 ray tracing cores, though Pc Building Simulator does not heavily utilize ray tracing effects based on the measured results. The GPU's 4 nm process node from TSMC allows for efficient operation within its 220 W TDP, and the PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface ensures that data transfer between the CPU and GPU is not a bottleneck. The GPU's benchmark performance places it in the 79th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34780. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A2 with a deltaPct of -0.2, the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 at 0.3, the AMD Radeon HD 7970 at 0.7, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 0.8.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Pc Building Simulator, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 701st out of 1769 total combos. This places it in the upper portion of the ranking, indicating that it performs better than a majority of tested hardware configurations. The rank of 701 out of 1769 means that approximately 60.4% of tested combos perform worse than this setup, while 39.6% perform better.

The CPU's own benchmark performance contributes to this ranking. The i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2305, which places it in the 50th percentile versus all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores are the Intel Core i3-10305 with a deltaPct of 0.2, the Intel Core i3-1125G4 at 0.2, the Intel Xeon E-2134 at 0.4, and the Intel Core i7-8809G at -0.6. These small deltaPct values indicate that the i5-9400 sits in a tightly contested performance band for CPUs, though the combination with the RX 9070 boosts the overall gaming experience significantly above what the CPU alone would suggest.

The GPU's strong performance, sitting in the 79th percentile versus all GPUs, is the primary driver of this combo's ranking. The RX 9070's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the NVIDIA A2 at a deltaPct of -0.2, the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 at 0.3, the AMD Radeon HD 7970 at 0.7, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 0.8. These close margins show that the RX 9070 is competitive with a range of other graphics cards, and its pairing with the i5-9400 produces results that are well above the median for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 245.2 FPS, which is the highest recorded result for this configuration. Medium settings produce 212.8 FPS, High settings yield 170.6 FPS, and Ultra settings come in at 162.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 33.6% reduction in frame rate, which is the smallest relative drop across all resolutions, indicating that at this resolution the game is less demanding on the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows clear scaling. Low settings deliver 209.4 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth. Medium settings produce 154.1 FPS, High settings yield 109.8 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 101.4 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is relatively small at 8.4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds visual enhancements without a proportional performance cost at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates show the most significant impact of resolution scaling. Low settings produce 113.6 FPS, which remains playable for most users. Medium settings yield 82.1 FPS, High settings produce 55 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 53.2 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is minimal at 1.8 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset is not substantially more demanding than High at this resolution, but both are significantly below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-9400 + AMD Radeon RX 9070 combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The combo can achieve 60 FPS at 4K with Low settings, where it produces 113.6 FPS. Medium settings at 4K yield 82.1 FPS, but High settings drop to 55 FPS and Ultra settings produce 53.2 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RX 9070's memory configuration affect performance in this game?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. This large memory capacity and high bandwidth support the texture-heavy workloads of Pc Building Simulator, contributing to the strong frame rates observed at 1080p and 1440p.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain high frame rates?

A: At 1440p, the combo delivers over 100 FPS on all settings except Ultra, which produces 101.4 FPS. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance, as even Ultra settings remain above 100 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2305, which is within 0.6% of its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i3-10305 and i3-1125G4 are both 0.2% ahead, the Xeon E-2134 is 0.4% ahead, and the Core i7-8809G is 0.6% behind.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 162.7 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 53.2 FPS. This represents a 67.3% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the highest settings.

Q: Does the GPU's ray tracing capability impact performance in this game?

A: The RX 9070 includes 56 ray tracing cores, but Pc Building Simulator's measured results do not show significant ray tracing demands. The GPU's overall benchmark performance places it in the 79th percentile, with the strong frame rates in this game coming from its general rendering capabilities.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 provides 6 cores and 6 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. This configuration is sufficient for Pc Building Simulator, which is a simulation genre game that typically does not require extreme multi-threading capabilities. The CPU's 9 MB of shared L3 cache and 256 KB of L2 cache per core help maintain responsive gameplay, particularly in scenarios where the game loads and manages multiple building components.

The CPU's benchmark results show a balanced profile: it scores 803 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 113 in single-core, with corresponding scores of 3346 and 472 in Cinebench R20, and 7969 and 1125 in Cinebench R23. These scores place the CPU in the 50th percentile versus all CPUs, indicating it is an average performer relative to the broader CPU market. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 14 nm process node from Intel's Coffee Lake architecture keep power consumption moderate, allowing the RX 9070 to operate without thermal constraints from the processor.

The data shows that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU in this game. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 245.2 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would typically expose CPU limitations if they existed. The consistent scaling pattern across resolutions, where frame rates drop as resolution increases, confirms that the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU's single-threaded performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1125, is adequate for the game's logic and simulation updates, while the GPU handles the rendering workload.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. This combination produces 154.1 FPS, which is well above any display refresh rate threshold and provides smooth gameplay with moderate graphical enhancements. For users seeking the highest visual fidelity, the Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 101.4 FPS, which remains above 100 FPS and is the recommended choice for those with high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1080p, all settings produce frame rates above 160 FPS, with Low at 245.2 FPS, Medium at 212.8 FPS, High at 170.6 FPS, and Ultra at 162.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the best option for users prioritizing maximum visual quality, as it still delivers 162.7 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display. The High preset at 1080p, at 170.6 FPS, offers nearly identical performance with slightly reduced visual effects.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only setting that maintains consistently high frame rates, producing 113.6 FPS. The Medium preset at 82.1 FPS is acceptable for users who can tolerate frame rates below 100 FPS, but the High and Ultra presets, at 55 FPS and 53.2 FPS respectively, fall below the 60 FPS threshold and are not recommended for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration tested, and users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity should select the Low preset at this resolution.