Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title focused on PC assembly rather than high-octane action, still imposes a measurable graphics load. The benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 shows a clear performance curve across resolutions and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this specific combination ranks against other tested hardware pairings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system’s frame rate scales as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 247 at 1080p to 156 at 1440p, a reduction of 91 FPS, and then further down to 82 at 4K. This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is becoming a limiting factor as pixel count rises; the load on the render pipeline grows significantly with each resolution step.

Moving to the Medium preset, the scaling behavior shows a similar trend. At 1080p, the system achieves 175 FPS, which falls to 111 FPS at 1440p and then to 58 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 36%, and from 1440p to 4K it is about 48%. This non-linear drop is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where the fill rate and memory bandwidth demands at 4K outpace the capabilities of the Radeon RX 9060, which has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.

At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 124 at 1080p to 78 at 1440p, a 37% reduction, and then to 41 at 4K, a 47% reduction from 1440p. The gap between High and Ultra settings is relatively small, with Ultra yielding 118 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. This suggests that Pc Building Simulator’s Ultra preset does not add an overwhelming amount of extra geometry or effects compared to High, as the performance penalty is only about 5% at each resolution.

The data indicates that the limiting component shifts based on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU’s high performance, with 20 cores and 28 threads, ensures that frame rates can reach very high levels, as seen with 247 FPS on Low. However, as resolution climbs to 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s rendering throughput becomes the primary constraint, making the frame rate drop more pronounced. The 4K results, particularly the 39 FPS on Ultra, show that the system is not well-suited for maximum settings at that resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 247, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 39, which is below the typical 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is there a significant difference between High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 78 FPS, while Ultra delivers 74 FPS, showing a modest 4 FPS difference.

Q: Does the system provide a consistent frame rate at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 175, with a minimum of 149 and a maximum of 201, indicating some variance but generally smooth performance.

Q: What is the performance delta between the GPU and its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti’s score of 16129.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest competitor in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F’s score of 69996.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. In Pc Building Simulator, this CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics calculations, and the simulation of component behaviors. The benchmark results show that at lower resolutions, the CPU is capable of pushing frame rates very high, as evidenced by the 247 FPS at 1080p Low, which is likely not a GPU limit but a CPU limit.

The CPU’s synthetic benchmark scores support its strong performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 44167 in multicore and 6235 in single-core tests. These scores indicate that the CPU has ample headroom for demanding simulation tasks. The Geekbench multicore score of 21462 and single-core score of 2578 further confirm its capability. The PassMark multithread score of 52425 highlights its strength in multi-threaded workloads, which is relevant for a game that simulates multiple hardware components simultaneously.

However, the data shows that at higher resolutions, the CPU’s influence on FPS diminishes. At 4K, the frame rates are significantly lower across all settings, indicating that the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The CPU’s high single-thread performance, shown by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6235, helps maintain high minimum FPS in less demanding scenes, but it cannot compensate for the GPU’s limitations at 4K. The processor’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide a robust platform, but the measured FPS suggests that for this specific game, the GPU is the limiting component at resolutions above 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1710 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower half of all tested hardware pairings, which is notable given the CPU’s high performance percentile. The CPU itself ranks in the 94th percentile against all CPUs, indicating it is a top-tier processor. However, the GPU only ranks in the 59th percentile against all GPUs, which pulls the overall combo ranking down.

The disparity between the CPU and GPU performance is clear. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 70163 is 0.2% higher than its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX. This shows the i7-14700KF is a very competitive processor. In contrast, the GPU’s average score of 16014 is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, and only 1% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 370X. This indicates the RX 9060 is a mid-range card, and its performance is a limiting factor in this pairing.

The combo’s rank of 1710 out of 3002 suggests that while the CPU is a strong asset, the GPU is not sufficient to maximize the system’s potential in this title. The data shows that the GPU’s performance, particularly at 4K where the average FPS drops to 39 on Ultra, prevents the combo from achieving higher rankings. The rank reflects that many other combinations with more balanced or higher-end GPUs would outperform this pairing in Pc Building Simulator.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and the Navi 44 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. These specifications place it as a mid-range GPU, and the benchmark results in Pc Building Simulator reflect this.

The GPU’s role in this game is to handle rendering tasks such as texture mapping, shader processing, and lighting. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the GPU can deliver high frame rates, with 124 FPS on High and 118 FPS on Ultra. However, its performance degrades significantly at higher resolutions. At 1440p, the average FPS on High is 78, and at 4K it drops to 41. This is consistent with the GPU’s 8 GB memory capacity, which may become a constraint when loading higher-resolution textures.

The GPU’s synthetic benchmark results, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 and a PassMark G3D score of 17631, indicate its relative performance level. Its percentile ranking of 59 against all GPUs shows it is slightly above average. In comparison to its rivals, the RX 9060 is 0.7% slower than the RTX 3060 Ti, but 1% faster than the Radeon RX 7700. This places it in a competitive but not dominant position. The GPU’s role in this combo is to provide adequate frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but it cannot handle 4K at high settings without significant frame rate drops, as shown by the 39 FPS average on Ultra at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system performs as follows:

• Low: 247 FPS average
• Medium: 175 FPS average, with a minimum of 149 and a maximum of 201
• High: 124 FPS average
• Ultra: 118 FPS average

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are:

• Low: 156 FPS average
• Medium: 111 FPS average, with a minimum of 94 and a maximum of 127
• High: 78 FPS average
• Ultra: 74 FPS average

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop considerably:

• Low: 82 FPS average
• Medium: 58 FPS average, with a minimum of 49 and a maximum of 66
• High: 41 FPS average
• Ultra: 39 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: the jump from Medium to High settings results in a significant FPS drop at all resolutions. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Medium (175 FPS) and High (124 FPS) is 51 FPS. Similarly, at 1440p, the difference is 33 FPS. This suggests that the High preset introduces more demanding visual effects or higher texture quality that impacts the GPU significantly.

The transition from High to Ultra yields a much smaller performance hit, with only a 6 FPS difference at 1080p and a 4 FPS difference at 1440p. This indicates that the Ultra preset is not drastically more demanding than High in this game. The minimum FPS data for the Medium preset shows that frame times are relatively stable, with the minimum being about 85% of the average at 1080p and 84% at 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1920x1080, the system has ample performance headroom. The Medium preset delivers an average of 175 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset still provides a solid 124 FPS average. For a balance between visual quality and performance, the High preset is recommended, as it offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium with only a 51 FPS loss. The Ultra preset, with 118 FPS, is also viable if maximum visual fidelity is desired, as the performance penalty is minimal.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice for maintaining high frame rates, with an average of 111 FPS. The High preset drops to 78 FPS, which is still playable but may not be ideal for users sensitive to frame rate fluctuations. The Ultra preset, at 74 FPS, is also acceptable. For a smooth experience, Medium is recommended, but High is a good compromise if users prioritize visual quality over the extra 33 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset achieves 82 FPS, which is the only preset to exceed 60 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. The High and Ultra presets, with 41 and 39 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a smooth experience. To play at 4K, users should use the Low preset for acceptable performance. Alternatively, they could reduce the resolution to 1440p and use the High preset, which provides a better visual experience overall.

The data suggests that the sweet spot for this combo is 1920x1080 with High settings, delivering 124 FPS, or 2560x1440 with Medium settings, delivering 111 FPS. These configurations offer a good balance of visual fidelity and smoothness without pushing the GPU to its limits.