Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that stresses system configuration and component interaction, and the measured performance of the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 reflects a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, with frame rates dropping from a highly playable range at 1080p to near-unplayable levels at 4K Ultra. This combination ranks in the 2060th position out of 3002 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower third of all tested configurations, which is consistent with a mid-range GPU paired with a top-tier CPU.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a steep performance decline as resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of GPU-bound rendering. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 226 FPS, but this drops to 142 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 74 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 53% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, demonstrating that the RX 7600's rendering pipeline is heavily taxed by the increase in pixel count. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 37% performance drop, while the jump from 1440p to 4K incurs a 48% drop, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become increasingly limiting factors as resolution scales.

At Medium settings, the frame rate pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. The game runs at 160 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K, with the 4K result including a minimum FPS of 45 and a maximum of 61. This suggests that the game's visual complexity at Medium settings already pushes the GPU to its limits at 4K, where the average frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth for simulation titles. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings is 67%, which is more pronounced than at Low settings, showing that higher quality settings amplify the GPU bottleneck.

High settings further illustrate this trend, with 113 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 37 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1440p to 4K is 48%, which mirrors the scaling seen at Low settings. This consistency across settings indicates that the resolution scaling is primarily dictated by the GPU's compute and memory throughput, not by CPU limitations. At Ultra settings, the pattern holds: 107 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K, with the 4K result being the lowest average FPS in the entire dataset.

The limiting component is clearly the AMD Radeon RX 7600, as the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus with 24 cores and 24 threads provides ample processing power for a simulation game that typically relies on single-threaded performance for game logic. The CPU's boost clock of 5.80 GHz and its 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest it is far from being a constraint at any resolution. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently to reach 226 FPS at Low settings, but as resolution increases, the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width become the definitive performance ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 2060 out of 3002 tested combos places this configuration in the 31st percentile of all tested combinations for Pc Building Simulator. This ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the processor is a high-end part but the graphics card is positioned in the mid-range segment. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 96 indicates it outperforms 96% of all CPUs in the benchmark database, while the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 57 shows it only surpasses 57% of all GPUs. This creates a significant mismatch that drags the overall combo ranking down.

The nearest rivals for the CPU include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K with an average score of 83807 and a deltaPct of 0.2, meaning the 290K Plus is essentially tied with its predecessor. The AMD EPYC 4584PX and AMD EPYC 9135 are 1.1% and 1.2% slower respectively, while the AMD EPYC 7F72 is 1.3% faster. These close margins indicate that the CPU is performing at the expected level for its class, so the combo's low rank cannot be attributed to CPU underperformance.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM with an average score of 15199 and a deltaPct of -0.2, meaning the RX 7600 is 0.2% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X is 0.6% slower, the AMD Radeon 680M is 0.7% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti is 0.7% slower. These rivals are all in the same performance tier, confirming that the RX 7600 is a mid-range GPU that cannot boost the combo ranking when paired with a top-tier CPU. The combo's rank of 2060 suggests that most other tested combinations either have a more balanced CPU-GPU pairing or use a higher-end GPU that better matches the CPU's capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 107 FPS, which is the lowest average at that resolution but still above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has an average benchmark score of 84003, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 1.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 4584PX, and 1.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 9135, but 1.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 7F72.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has a percentileVsAllGpus of 57, meaning it performs better than 57% of all GPUs in the benchmark database.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded at 4K resolution?

A: The maximum FPS at 3840x2160 is 61 FPS, which occurs at Medium settings, while the average at that setting is 53 FPS.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus width and a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 226 FPS, which is the highest average in the entire dataset. Medium settings reduce this to 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS. High settings yield 113 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 107 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 119 FPS, showing a 53% decrease from the lowest to highest quality preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly across the board. Low settings average 142 FPS, Medium settings average 101 FPS with a range of 86 to 116 FPS, High settings average 71 FPS, and Ultra settings average 68 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent, with Low dropping by 84 FPS, Medium by 59 FPS, High by 42 FPS, and Ultra by 39 FPS. This shows that the absolute frame rate decrease is larger at lower settings, but the percentage decrease is similar across all presets.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates fall below playable levels for most settings. Low settings average 74 FPS, which is the only 4K setting above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS. High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra settings average 35 FPS. The reduction from 1440p to 4K is substantial: Low drops by 68 FPS, Medium by 48 FPS, High by 34 FPS, and Ultra by 33 FPS. The data shows that at 4K, even Low settings struggle to maintain smooth frame rates, and Ultra settings are effectively unplayable.

The measured FPS data includes minimum and maximum values only for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 136 to 184 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 86 to 116 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 45 to 61 FPS. These ranges indicate a 48 FPS spread at 1080p, a 30 FPS spread at 1440p, and a 16 FPS spread at 4K, suggesting that frame time consistency improves as resolution increases, likely due to the GPU becoming the sole bottleneck.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the defining component in this combo's gaming performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, running at 2250 MHz with an effective 18 Gbps, provides a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the higher pixel count demands more memory bandwidth and capacity. The GPU's 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs are responsible for the pixel and texture processing, with a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s.

The clock speeds of the RX 7600 are 1720 MHz base, 2250 MHz game, and 2655 MHz boost. The boost clock of 2655 MHz is the maximum achievable under load, and the GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance indicates its raw compute capability. However, in Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is primarily to render the simulation's interface and 3D models, which is not particularly demanding compared to modern action games. The fact that the GPU still struggles at 4K Ultra settings, averaging only 35 FPS, shows that the game's rendering engine is not optimized for high resolutions with this mid-range GPU.

The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 57 places it in the middle of the performance spectrum, and its average benchmark score of 15171 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which scores 15199. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2310 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 88051 provide additional context, but the gaming performance in Pc Building Simulator is more directly tied to the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the game's texture data may exceed this capacity, leading to the observed frame rate drops.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with High settings, which delivers 113 FPS. This provides a smooth frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality. Ultra settings at 1080p only reduce the frame rate to 107 FPS, so the performance cost of Ultra over High is minimal at this resolution. For players seeking maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p offer 226 FPS, which is more than double the High setting result, but this sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the best balance is achieved with Medium settings, which average 101 FPS. High settings at 1440p drop to 71 FPS, which is still playable but may show stutter in scenes with complex simulation elements. Low settings at 1440p provide 142 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play but lacks the visual polish of Medium or High. Ultra settings at 1440p average 68 FPS, which is marginally above the 60 FPS threshold but provides no significant visual benefit over High settings.

At 3840x2160, the only recommended setting is Low, which averages 74 FPS. Medium settings at 4K average 53 FPS, which falls below the smoothness threshold, and High and Ultra settings at 37 and 35 FPS respectively are not recommended for a playable experience. The data indicates that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator, and users should either drop to 1440p or accept Low settings at 4K for a playable frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus is a high-end processor that provides substantial headroom for this game. With 24 cores and 24 threads, it can handle any background tasks or simulation logic without becoming a bottleneck. The CPU's base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.80 GHz ensure high single-threaded performance, which is critical for simulation games that often rely on a single main thread for game logic. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per core L2 cache provide fast access to frequently used data, reducing memory latency.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is to manage the simulation of PC components, their temperatures, and performance metrics. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling that follows the GPU's capabilities. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 51731 and single-core score of 7303 confirm its strong performance, and its Passmark multithread score of 60860 places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K with an average score of 83807, are all within 1.3% of the 290K Plus's score of 84003. This indicates that the CPU is performing as expected for its class, and any performance differences in the game would be negligible. The CPU's 24 threads and high boost clock ensure that it can feed the RX 7600 with enough data at 1080p to reach 226 FPS at Low settings, but at higher resolutions, the GPU's limitations become the dominant factor. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 interface is sufficient for this game, and its PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.