Steamworld Build

# Steamworld Build with AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 lands at rank 987 out of 1,730 tested combos in Steamworld Build, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This city builder's performance profile is unusually responsive to both CPU and GPU changes, and this particular pairing reveals interesting bottlenecks depending on resolution and settings. The data shows a combo that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably at most presets, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra. With the CPU sitting at the 83rd percentile among all processors and the GPU at the 66th percentile among all graphics cards, the pairing is well-balanced on paper, yet the game's demands at higher resolutions quickly expose the GPU's limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 987 of 1,730 tested combinations, this setup sits just past the middle of the pack, which is a modest position for a modern 6-core CPU and a current-generation GPU. The ranking reflects how Steamworld Build scales across the entire spectrum of hardware, and this combo's placement suggests it is neither a top-tier performer nor a weak link. The CPU's average benchmark score of 26,617 places it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (26,574) and within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-11900K (26,546), meaning the Ryzen 5 7600 is essentially tied with those older flagship parts in general compute. The GPU's average score of 23,181 puts it 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23,321) and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23,338), while sitting 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580 (23,021). These tight margins indicate that small differences in synthetic benchmarks translate into meaningful frame rate variations in a game like Steamworld Build, where simulation logic and rendering interact constantly. The combo rank of 987 suggests that many other pairings—especially those with higher-tier GPUs—will outperform this setup at higher resolutions, but the data also shows this combo is far from the bottom of the barrel.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7600 brings 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This processor's single-thread performance is particularly relevant for city builders, where the game logic often depends on one or two heavily loaded threads. The 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,246 demonstrate strong single-core capability, which translates well to Steamworld Build's simulation tick. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing latency during population and resource calculations. Multi-threaded performance is solid but not extraordinary, with the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22,992 and a PassMark multithread score of 27,058. In Steamworld Build, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less taxed. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 226.3 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at high frame rates. However, the 6-core, 12-thread configuration means that heavily populated cities with thousands of simulated entities could become CPU-bound, especially if the game's threading model doesn't scale perfectly across all available cores.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1440p High at 84.4 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and smooth gameplay. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and well within the capabilities of the RTX 4060.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Steamworld Build?

A: At 4K, only the Low preset achieves a playable average of 72.6 FPS. Medium drops to 55.9 FPS, High falls to 44.1 FPS, and Ultra is at 26.5 FPS. The 4K Ultra experience is not viable for smooth play.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score of 26,617 is essentially neck-and-neck with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D (26,574), the Intel Core i9-12900HK (26,672), and the AMD EPYC 8024P (26,555), with deltas of only 0.2% to 0.3%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance position relative to similar cards?

A: The RTX 4060's average score of 23,181 is 0.6% below the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23,321) and 0.7% below the GTX 780 Ti (23,338), but 0.7% above the Intel Arc B580 (23,021) and 0.8% above the AMD Radeon 760M (22,999).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 226.3 FPS, suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond typical monitor refresh rates. At 1080p Ultra, the FPS drops to 86.6, indicating the GPU becomes the bottleneck as settings increase.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 127.6 at 1080p High to 84.4 at 1440p High, a reduction of about 34%. This indicates that the GPU is increasingly stressed as pixel count rises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of this combo's performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 226.3 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the game is not heavily taxing at minimal settings. Medium at 1080p yields 172.4 FPS, High drops to 127.6 FPS, and Ultra settles at 86.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 144 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive or fast-paced play. Medium at 1440p produces 109.6 FPS, High yields 84.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 53.3 FPS. The 4K resolution at 3840x2160 tells a different story: Low reaches 72.6 FPS, Medium drops to 55.9 FPS, High is at 44.1 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 26.5 FPS. These numbers reveal a clear pattern: the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor as resolution increases, particularly at higher settings where texture memory usage grows. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset demands more than this card can deliver.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals where the bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p (226.3 FPS) to 1440p (144 FPS) is a 36% reduction, while the jump from 1440p to 4K (72.6 FPS) is a 50% reduction. This steepening decline indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with pixel count. At High settings, the scaling is similar: 1080p High runs at 127.6 FPS, 1440p High at 84.4 FPS (34% lower), and 4K High at 44.1 FPS (48% lower than 1440p). The Ultra preset shows the most severe degradation, with 1080p Ultra at 86.6 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 53.3 FPS (38% lower), and 4K Ultra at 26.5 FPS (50% lower than 1440p). This pattern strongly suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are the limiting factors. The RTX 4060's 128-bit memory interface and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot keep up with the demands of 4K rendering in this game, even though the CPU has ample headroom. The resolution scaling data implies that for 4K play, users would need to significantly reduce settings or consider a GPU with higher memory bandwidth.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience for this combo. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 127.6 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a smooth experience well above 60 FPS while maintaining visual quality. Ultra at 1080p is playable at 86.6 FPS but may not offer enough visual improvement over High to justify the 32% performance hit. For 1440p, the High preset at 84.4 FPS is the best balance, delivering smooth gameplay without compromising visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 109.6 FPS is also viable if players prefer higher frame rates, but High offers a better balance. The Ultra preset at 1440p (53.3 FPS) is borderline, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider essential. At 4K, the options are limited: Low at 72.6 FPS is the only preset that maintains playable frame rates, while Medium at 55.9 FPS and High at 44.1 FPS are marginal. Ultra at 4K (26.5 FPS) is not recommended for any gameplay scenario. The data suggests that 1440p High is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a 84.4 FPS average that balances visual quality with smoothness. Players who prioritize frame rate should consider 1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, while those who value visual fidelity should stick to 1440p High.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip, plays a pivotal role in determining this combo's performance ceiling. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, the card provides 272.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is modest for modern standards. The GPU's 3,072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is respectable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and the boost clock of 2460 MHz helps maintain performance under load. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all graphics cards indicates it is a mid-range performer, which aligns with the measured FPS data. In Steamworld Build, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. The 4K Ultra preset at 26.5 FPS clearly shows the GPU struggling to render the game's detailed environments at high pixel counts. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but 4K textures and effects may exceed this limit, causing performance degradation. The card's 115 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it is a power-efficient solution, but this efficiency comes at the cost of raw performance at higher resolutions. The GPU's nearest rivals—the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, GTX 780 Ti, Intel Arc B580, and AMD Radeon 760M—all fall within 0.8% of its average benchmark score, indicating that this card is at the center of a tightly clustered performance band. In Steamworld Build, this means the RTX 4060 can match or slightly exceed these competitors at lower resolutions but lacks the headroom to push 4K gaming.