Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that stresses both the CPU and GPU, but the data shows the AMD Radeon RX 9060 becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the Intel Core i7-14700F provides ample headroom. At 1080p, the combination delivers exceptional frame rates, but the scaling to 1440p and 4K reveals a typical pattern where the graphics card's workload becomes the limiting factor, making this combo a strong choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p and solid 1440p gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across the three resolutions shows a clear downward trend that intensifies as the pixel count rises. At 1080p High settings, the combo produces 124 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 78 FPS, a reduction of 37%. Pushing further to 4K High yields only 41 FPS, which is 67% lower than the 1080p result. This substantial drop at 4K indicates that the RX 9060's rendering capabilities are being maxed out, while the CPU still has performance to spare.

The scaling pattern at Low settings is even more revealing. At 1080p Low, the system hits 247 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate. At 1440p Low, it falls to 156 FPS, and at 4K Low, it drops to 82 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is 47%. This accelerating decline suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are becoming increasingly strained at higher resolutions.

For Medium settings, the frame rates are 175 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 37% reduction, while the step to 4K results in a 48% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern reinforces that the RX 9060, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, is the component that dictates performance at higher resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the numbers are 118 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 37%, and the 1440p to 4K drop is 47%. The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings presets indicates that the resolution scaling is dominated by the GPU's compute and memory subsystems rather than any CPU limitation. The data suggests that 1080p is where this combo truly shines, 1440p is playable with adjustments, and 4K is only viable at Low settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. The GPU has 28 ray tracing cores and operates at a base clock of 1700 MHz, with a boost clock of 2990 MHz and a game clock of 2400 MHz. The memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The benchmark scores for this GPU place it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 (0.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700, which scores 15852 (1% lower). The RX 9060's performance in synthetic tests like 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 (3322) and Geekbench OpenCL (88183) shows it is a capable mid-range card, but its 8 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus limit its high-resolution potential.

In Pc Building Simulator specifically, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 39, which is barely playable. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial: 82 FPS versus 39 FPS, a 53% difference. This indicates that the graphical effects and texture workloads at Ultra settings are overwhelming the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 1080p, the difference between Low (247 FPS) and Ultra (118 FPS) is 52%, showing a similar relative impact but from a much higher baseline.

The GPU's pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results suggest the card is stretched beyond its comfortable operating range. The 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is solid for a card in this class, but the memory subsystem appears to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows that the RX 9060 can deliver excellent performance at 1080p across all settings, with the Ultra preset still managing 118 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. This CPU has a 65W TDP, making it a power-efficient choice for a desktop build.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i7-14700F performs exceptionally well, ranking in the 91st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 35122, and its single-core score is 4958. The Geekbench multicore score is 19620, with a single-core score of 2429. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which scores 53288 (0.6% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7313P, which scores 53206 (0.8% lower). The i7-14700F is slightly ahead of these competitors in average score.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 247 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain very high frame rates. The gap between 1080p Low (247 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (118 FPS) is 129 FPS, which is entirely attributable to GPU workload rather than CPU limitation. This indicates that the i7-14700F's 20 cores and 28 threads are more than sufficient for this simulation game.

The CPU's high single-thread performance, as shown by the 4958 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is particularly relevant for simulation games that often have a primary game logic thread. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz provides the necessary speed for such workloads. However, the data shows that even at 4K Ultra with 39 FPS, the frame rate is limited by the GPU, not the CPU. The processor's 33 MB of L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help ensure that game assets and instructions are readily available, but the performance ceiling in this title is clearly set by the RX 9060.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1710 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, which is a middle-of-the-pack ranking. The rank is influenced by the GPU's relatively modest standing compared to the CPU's high percentile. The i7-14700F ranks in the 91st percentile of CPUs, while the RX 9060 ranks in the 59th percentile of GPUs, creating an imbalance where the processor is significantly more powerful than the graphics card.

This imbalance is reflected in the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the combo performs admirably, with even the Ultra preset achieving 118 FPS. At 1440p, the results are still respectable, with High settings at 78 FPS and Medium at 111 FPS. However, at 4K, the combo falls below the 60 FPS threshold at Medium (58 FPS), High (41 FPS), and Ultra (39 FPS) settings. Only 4K Low (82 FPS) provides a playable experience at that resolution.

The ranking suggests that this combo is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming rather than 4K. When compared to other combos, the i7-14700F's strong CPU performance helps in CPU-bound scenarios, but Pc Building Simulator appears to be more GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The 1710th rank out of 3002 combos indicates that there are many systems with better overall performance, likely those pairing the RX 9060 with a faster GPU or pairing the i7-14700F with a more powerful graphics card. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this title, so upgrading the GPU would yield the greatest performance gains.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 247 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suitable for any high-refresh-rate monitor. Medium settings average 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS, providing a stable experience well above the 144 Hz threshold. High settings average 124 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Ultra settings average 118 FPS, demonstrating that even the highest preset at 1080p is fully playable.

Moving to 2560x1440 resolution, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU's limitations. Low settings average 156 FPS, which is still very high. Medium settings average 111 FPS, with a minimum of 94 FPS and a maximum of 127 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay on 100 Hz monitors. High settings average 78 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. Ultra settings average 74 FPS, dipping below the 75 Hz threshold but still acceptable for most users.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 82 FPS, which is playable but requires significant graphical compromises. Medium settings average 58 FPS, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS, meaning there will be visible stuttering in demanding scenes. High settings average 41 FPS, which is below the standard 60 FPS target. Ultra settings average 39 FPS, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming is not this combo's strength, with only the Low preset offering a consistently playable experience.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers 118 FPS on average, which is well above the 60 FPS target and close to the 120 FPS mark. The minimal difference between High (124 FPS) and Ultra (118 FPS) means there is little reason to sacrifice visual quality, as both are perfectly playable. Medium settings at 175 FPS are only necessary for users with 165 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors who want to maximize frame rates.

For 1440p gaming, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with an average of 111 FPS and a minimum of 94 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay without dropping below 90 FPS in most scenarios. High settings at 78 FPS are acceptable for 60 Hz monitors but may feel less fluid on 144 Hz displays. Ultra at 74 FPS is a viable option for users who prioritize visuals over frame rate, but the Medium preset provides a more consistent experience with its tighter minimum frame rate.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only recommendation, providing 82 FPS on average. Medium settings at 58 FPS are borderline, with the 49 FPS minimum indicating potential stutters. High and Ultra presets at 41 FPS and 39 FPS respectively are not recommended for a playable experience. Users who want to play at 4K should consider lowering the resolution or upgrading the GPU. The data shows that this combo is best utilized at 1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, where it delivers a smooth and visually pleasing experience without compromise.