Steamworld Build

Steamworld Build with an AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an exceptionally fast pairing, placing in the top 3% of all tested combinations. The data shows a configuration that delivers playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the CPU as the limiting factor at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured results, offering a clear picture of what this hardware can achieve in this specific city builder.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Steamworld Build?

A: This combination ranks 111th out of 3706 tested combos, placing it in the top 3% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its closest rivals in general benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, scores 26402, which is 0.3% higher. It also sits just ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274) by 0.2%.

Q: What is the best frame rate achieved by this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is achieved on Low settings, with an average of 347 FPS. The Medium preset also delivers a very high average of 315 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's performance consistent with its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 4090's average benchmark score is 60347. The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326, a 0% delta, making them statistically tied. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% lower, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% lower.

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

A: Yes, the data shows it is capable. At 3840x2160 on High settings, it achieves an average of 85 FPS. Even on the demanding Ultra preset, it maintains an average of 57 FPS, which is playable.

Q: How much faster is the Medium preset compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers an average of 214 FPS, which is nearly double the 108 FPS average seen on the Ultra preset. The Medium preset also has a minimum FPS of 182, which is higher than the Ultra preset's average.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its massive memory pool and high clock speeds are the primary drivers of the high frame rates seen in Steamworld Build. The GPU features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This is paired with a boost clock of 2520 MHz. This combination of memory and speed is more than sufficient for a city builder, allowing the card to handle large, complex scenes without becoming a bottleneck.

This is evident in the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces an average of 347 FPS, a figure so high that it strongly suggests the CPU is the limiting factor. The RTX 4090 is capable of rendering frames far faster than the Ryzen 5 7600 can feed it instructions. As the resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the workload on the GPU increases, and the frame rate drops to levels that are more indicative of the GPU's raw rendering power.

The RTX 4090's performance percentile of 88 places it well above average, and its benchmark scores reflect its top-tier status. While its nearest rivals in the database are professional-grade workstation cards, the 4090's gaming-focused architecture is what delivers the exceptional results in this title. The GPU is clearly the workhorse here, and its capabilities ensure that the system's performance ceiling is very high, limited only by the CPU at lower resolutions and the game's engine at higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear shift in the system's bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the performance is extraordinarily high, with an average of 347 FPS on Low and 252 FPS on High. The difference between these settings is significant, but the sheer magnitude of these numbers indicates that the CPU is struggling to keep up with the GPU's output. The Ryzen 5 7600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, we see a substantial drop in frame rates across all settings, but the system remains incredibly fast. The High preset averages 160 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 214 FPS. This resolution provides a better balance between CPU and GPU load, but the data still suggests a CPU bottleneck, especially on the Low preset which only drops from 347 FPS at 1080p to 280 FPS at 1440p, a relatively small decrease.

At 3840x2160, the tables turn, and the RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiting factor. The average FPS on High drops to 85, and on Ultra it falls to 57. This is a more typical GPU-bound scenario. The reduction in FPS from 1440p to 4K is much more pronounced, demonstrating that the GPU is now working at its full capacity to render the increased pixel count. The data shows a system that is CPU-bound at 1080p, transitioning to a more balanced state at 1440p, and becoming firmly GPU-bound at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 111 out of 3706 tested configurations, this pairing sits in the top 3% of all systems tested for Steamworld Build. This is an exceptional result, placing the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination among the elite performers for this game. The high ranking is a direct result of the RTX 4090's immense power, which allows the system to push frame rates far beyond what most other GPUs could achieve, even when paired with a capable mid-range CPU like the Ryzen 5 7600.

The CPU itself is no slouch, with an average benchmark score of 26324 and a percentile ranking of 78. This places it above 78% of all CPUs, and its performance is closely matched with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and Intel Core i9-11900KF, both of which are within 0.4% of its average score. However, the CPU's contribution to the game's performance is secondary to the GPU's. The 111th rank out of 3706 confirms the fact that the RTX 4090 can boost a system with a solid, but not top-tier, CPU to near the very top of the performance charts. This combo demonstrates that for games like Steamworld Build, the GPU is the single most important factor in determining overall frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, it delivers an average of 315 FPS with a minimum of 267 FPS, ensuring a perfectly smooth experience. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset maintains an excellent average of 214 FPS and a minimum of 182 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 3840x2160, the Medium preset provides a very playable average of 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 FPS.

While the High preset also delivers excellent frame rates, the Medium preset provides a substantial performance headroom. For example, at 1440p, the High preset averages 160 FPS, but the Medium preset is 54 FPS faster. This additional performance can be crucial for maintaining smooth gameplay during large, complex city builds where frame times can become less consistent. The Ultra preset, while visually the most demanding, shows a significant performance cost, dropping to an average of 57 FPS at 4K and 108 FPS at 1440p. The data suggests that the visual fidelity gained from Ultra is not worth the substantial frame rate penalty when the Medium preset provides such high performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates measured for this hardware combination.

1920x1080

• Low: Average 347 FPS.
• Medium: Average 315 FPS, with a minimum of 267 FPS and a maximum of 362 FPS.
• High: Average 252 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 170 FPS.

2560x1440

• Low: Average 280 FPS.
• Medium: Average 214 FPS, with a minimum of 182 FPS and a maximum of 246 FPS.
• High: Average 160 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 108 FPS.

3840x2160

• Low: Average 148 FPS.
• Medium: Average 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS.
• High: Average 85 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 57 FPS.

These results show a clear performance hierarchy. The RTX 4090's power is most evident at 1440p, where even the High preset achieves 160 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 52 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 4K, the cost of Ultra is even steeper, with a 28 FPS drop from High. The minimum FPS values recorded for the Medium preset across all resolutions indicate a stable experience, with the 4K minimum of 96 FPS still being highly playable. This data confirms that the system has an enormous amount of performance headroom, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and smooth 4K gaming on high settings.