Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title focused on the inner workings of PC hardware, presents a unique benchmarking scenario where the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination is put through its paces. The data reveals a system that is heavily influenced by graphics settings and resolution, showcasing the dynamic interaction between CPU and GPU in a game that is, fittingly, all about those components. This analysis examines the measured FPS across various configurations to understand the performance profile of this specific pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the performance drop is telling. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 247 FPS, a figure that highlights the CPU's ability to feed frames rapidly when the GPU is not the bottleneck. Moving to 1440p at the same Low settings, the average FPS drops to 156, a significant 36.8% decrease. This substantial fall suggests that while the resolution increase adds pixel workload, the GPU is still capable of high frame rates, and the system is transitioning from a CPU-bound state to a more balanced one.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings continues this trend, with the average FPS halving from 156 to 82. This 47.4% reduction is a strong indicator that the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is becoming the primary limiting factor at 4K, even on the lowest graphical preset. The GPU's 8 GB of memory and 128-bit bus, while sufficient for lower resolutions, are likely struggling with the sheer number of pixels at 3840x2160. The performance drop is not linear, and the steep decline at 4K points to the GPU's memory bandwidth being a constraining resource.

When examining higher settings, the scaling behavior changes. At High settings, the drop from 1080p (124 FPS) to 1440p (78 FPS) is a 37.1% decrease, very similar to the Low preset's relative drop. However, the subsequent drop from 1440p to 4K (41 FPS) is a 47.4% decrease, almost identical to the Low preset's 4K scaling. This consistency across settings suggests that at 4K, the GPU is consistently the bottleneck, regardless of whether the game is rendering simple or complex scenes. The data implies that the RX 9060's compute capabilities are being saturated at this resolution, and the CPU's high core count and clock speed are no longer the primary drivers of performance.

The Medium settings row provides the only min and max FPS data, offering insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 175 FPS with a min of 149 and max of 201, showing a relatively tight frame delivery. At 1440p Medium, the average is 111 FPS with a min of 94 and max of 127. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 58 FPS with a min of 49 and max of 66. The spread between min and max FPS remains proportionally similar across resolutions, indicating that the game's frame pacing is stable, but the overall performance ceiling is lowered by the GPU at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 1710 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the pairing in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a majority of setups but is not at the top tier. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the individual components' benchmark percentiles: the CPU sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The system's overall rank is heavily weighted by the GPU's more modest standing, which acts as a limiting factor in this simulation title.

The CPU's high percentile is supported by its nearest rival data. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores an average of 64640, which is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823, a -0.3% difference) and the AMD EPYC 9124 (65104, a -0.7% difference). It also slightly edges out the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438, a 0.3% delta) and the AMD EPYC 7343 (64202, a 0.7% delta). These tight margins show that the Ultra 7 265 is a top-tier performer in synthetic CPU benchmarks, with its 20 cores and 20 threads providing substantial multi-threaded power.

In contrast, the GPU's benchmark scores place it in a different league. The RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 is just 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129) and 1% above both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852). This clustering indicates that the RX 9060's raw compute performance is comparable to these established cards, but its 59th percentile standing suggests that many other GPUs offer higher performance. The system's overall rank of 1710 reflects this GPU bottleneck, as the CPU's strength cannot fully compensate for the GPU's mid-range capabilities in a graphics-intensive game.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 247, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 74, which is a playable frame rate for most users.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K. The average FPS drops to 82 at Low settings and 41 at High settings, indicating the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is struggling with the pixel workload.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 247 on Low settings to 118 on Ultra settings, a 52.2% decrease in performance.

Q: How does the combo's rank compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1710 out of 3002 tested combos, placing it in the 57th percentile of all systems tested in this game.

Q: Does the CPU's strong benchmark performance translate to high FPS in this game?

A: The CPU's high benchmark scores help at lower resolutions like 1080p, where FPS is very high (up to 247). However, at 4K, the GPU's limitations become dominant, and the CPU's power cannot prevent significant FPS drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across a matrix of resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the game is highly playable at all settings. The average FPS ranges from 247 at Low, to 175 at Medium (with a min of 149 and max of 201), 124 at High, and 118 at Ultra. This shows excellent performance at the most common resolution, with even the highest settings maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the performance remains strong but shows a noticeable step down. Low settings yield an average of 156 FPS, Medium drops to 111 FPS (min 94, max 127), High produces 78 FPS, and Ultra dips to 74 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is still above 60 FPS, making it a viable option for smooth gameplay, though the gap between High and Ultra is minimal compared to the drop from Medium to High.

At 4K, the RX 9060 begins to show its limits. The average FPS at Low is 82, which is playable but not high-refresh-rate territory. Medium settings drop to an average of 58 FPS (min 49, max 66), placing it on the edge of smooth playability. High settings produce an average of 41 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 39 FPS. These results indicate that 4K gaming is only feasible at Low or Medium settings for a consistently smooth experience, with higher settings becoming increasingly choppy.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060's role in this combo is defined by its specifications and observed performance. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, the GPU has a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This memory configuration appears to be a critical factor in the game's performance at higher resolutions. The steep FPS drops at 4K, where the GPU's memory bandwidth is likely saturated, highlight this limitation. The GPU's boost clock of 2990 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz provide solid compute power, but the 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs are ultimately processing the frames.

The GPU's benchmark scores show it performing in the same range as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, with a delta of -0.7%. This places the RX 9060 as a mid-range performer, which is consistent with its 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The data from Pc Building Simulator confirms this positioning. At 1080p, the GPU is more than capable, but as resolution increases, its limitations become apparent. The drop from 82 FPS at 4K Low to 41 FPS at 4K High shows a 50% reduction, indicating that the GPU's compute units are not scaling efficiently with increased graphical complexity at that resolution.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is also a point of interest. While it is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, the high-resolution textures and effects at 4K can easily exceed this capacity. The measured FPS data suggests this is happening, as the performance at 4K is disproportionately low compared to the resolution increase. The GPU's architecture, based on RDNA 4.0, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is beneficial for modern game features, but the hardware resources are still the deciding factor in this simulation title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 plays a crucial role in ensuring the system never becomes CPU-bound at lower resolutions. With 20 cores and 20 threads, and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, the CPU provides substantial processing power. The benchmark results are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and a single-core score of 5960. This strength is evident in the game's performance at 1080p, where the CPU can feed frames to the GPU at a rate exceeding 240 FPS on Low settings.

The CPU's role becomes less dominant as resolution increases, but it still provides a solid foundation. At 1440p, the FPS is still high, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck. Even at 4K, where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, the CPU's performance ensures that frame rates are as high as the GPU can manage, with no stuttering or dips below the GPU's output capability. The CPU's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s contribute to its ability to handle game logic and asset streaming efficiently.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ultra 7 265 is at the top of its class, with a 0.3% lead over the Core Ultra 7 265F and a 0.7% lead over the AMD EPYC 7343. This performance headroom is not fully utilized in Pc Building Simulator at higher resolutions, where the GPU's workload dominates. The data indicates that this CPU is more than sufficient for this game, and its power is only fully realized when paired with a more powerful GPU or at lower resolutions where the CPU is the bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and performance targets. For 1080p, the Ultra preset offers an average of 118 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the High preset at 124 FPS provides a very similar experience with only a 6 FPS difference, suggesting that the visual gains from Ultra might not be worth the marginal performance cost. The Medium preset at 175 FPS is the best choice for competitive play or for users with 165Hz+ monitors, as it offers a significant FPS boost.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 74 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This is the recommended setting for a balance of visual fidelity and performance. The High preset at 78 FPS is nearly identical, so users can choose based on visual preference. The Medium preset at 111 FPS is the best option for those seeking higher frame rates, as it provides a substantial performance increase while still maintaining good visual quality.

For 4K gaming, the data shows that the Ultra and High presets are not viable for a smooth experience, with average FPS of 39 and 41, respectively. The Medium preset, with an average of 58 FPS (min 49, max 66), is on the edge of playability and may be acceptable for less action-oriented gameplay. The Low preset, at 82 FPS, is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience at 4K. Therefore, for 4K, users should opt for Low or Medium settings to maintain playable frame rates, accepting a significant reduction in visual quality. The best overall experience for most users would be at 1080p or 1440p with High or Ultra settings, where the combo delivers both high FPS and good visuals.