To The Core

To The Core is an idle game that rarely stresses modern hardware, yet the measured results for this AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination place it in a highly favorable position within the database. The combo ranks 226th out of 3725 tested configurations, placing it in the top 6% of all systems evaluated for this title. This ranking is driven by the RTX 4080's substantial frame throughput at every resolution and setting, while the Ryzen 5 7400F provides enough single-thread headroom to keep up with the GPU's output, particularly at lower resolutions where CPU overhead becomes more relevant. The data shows a system that delivers remarkably high average frame rates across the board, with the lowest recorded average being 125 FPS at 4K Ultra, a figure that remains well above typical display refresh rate targets.

How This Combo Ranks

The 226th position out of 3725 combos represents a strong performance tier, but it is not the absolute top. This rank reflects a balance between the CPU's 83rd percentile standing among all tested processors and the GPU's 86th percentile among all tested graphics cards. For a game like To The Core, which is an idle genre title with relatively simple rendering demands, the ranking is more dependent on raw GPU throughput than on intricate CPU physics or AI calculations. The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 places it just 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER in the nearest rival list, yet the measured in-game performance shows this combo outperforming many configurations with similar or even nominally faster components. This is because the ranking captures real-world FPS in this specific game, not synthetic averages, and the Ryzen 5 7400F's single-core performance appears sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at the tested settings.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals provides context for the combo's overall position. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is a 0.1% delta from the Intel Core i5-14600T (scoring 32707) and a 0.2% delta from the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (scoring 32697). These differences are negligible in synthetic tests, and the in-game ranking confirms that the combo's performance is not limited by CPU compute in most scenarios. The CPU's percentile rank of 83 means it outperforms 83% of all CPUs in the database, which is solid for a 6-core, 12-thread part. However, the fact that the combo ranks in the top 6% of all tested systems suggests that the GPU is the dominant factor in achieving this high placement. The data indicates that for To The Core, the RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM and 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth are more than adequate, allowing the combo to sustain high frame rates even at 4K resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of this combo's performance in To The Core. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 256-bit bus width delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, the GPU has ample resources for even the most demanding settings at 4K. The core clocks are 2205 MHz base and 2505 MHz boost, with memory running at 1400 MHz base (22.4 Gbps effective). These specifications translate into a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s, which are directly relevant to how quickly the GPU can fill the screen with rendered frames. In To The Core, which likely involves simple geometry but potentially many on-screen elements for an idle game, these rates ensure that the GPU never becomes the bottleneck for frame generation.

The benchmark results for the RTX 4080 show a PassMark G3D score of 34457 and a PassMark GPU Compute score of 20671. These scores align with the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The nearest rival comparisons show the RTX 4080 SUPER with an average score of 54209 (0.1% lower), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.6% higher). Interestingly, these rivals have higher average scores, yet the RTX 4080's measured in-game performance in this combo is exceptional, suggesting that the synthetic benchmarks do not fully capture the GPU's efficiency in this specific title. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 further confirms the GPU's capabilities for modern rendering workloads. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo still manages 125 FPS average, which reflects the GPU's raw power and the game's optimization.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in To The Core, and how many total configurations were tested?

A: The combo ranks 226th out of 3725 tested configurations for this game. This places it in the top 6% of all systems, indicating excellent performance relative to the broader database.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T (scoring 32707), 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (scoring 32697), and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (scoring 32662). It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (scoring 32812).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration, and does it appear sufficient for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Given that the lowest average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions is 125 FPS at 4K Ultra, the memory configuration is more than sufficient for To The Core, with no indication of VRAM limitations.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts, and what is its boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This configuration is typical for a mid-range desktop processor, and the boost clock contributes to single-thread performance, which is relevant for this game's frame pacing.

Q: How does the combo's performance at 1080p Low compare to 4K Ultra?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves an average of 552 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it achieves 125 FPS. This represents a 77% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest setting at 1080p to the highest setting at 4K, indicating a significant but expected scaling penalty.

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this combo performs across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high, indicating that the RTX 4080 is heavily underutilized. The Low preset yields an average of 552 FPS, which is the highest recorded number in the entire dataset. The Medium preset produces 467 FPS average, with a minimum of 397 FPS and a maximum of 537 FPS. The High preset brings the average down to 405 FPS, while the Ultra preset still maintains an average of 326 FPS. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU could theoretically render even more frames if the processor could feed it faster.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear scaling trend. The Low preset averages 371 FPS, which is a 33% reduction from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 314 FPS (with a minimum of 267 FPS and a maximum of 361 FPS), the High preset averages 272 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 219 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is roughly 30-33%, which is consistent with the increased pixel count (1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, but the FPS drop is less than the pixel increase, suggesting the GPU is still not fully saturated). At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. The Low preset averages 212 FPS, Medium averages 180 FPS (with a minimum of 153 FPS and a maximum of 207 FPS), High averages 156 FPS, and Ultra averages 125 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a 62% reduction in FPS at Low settings (from 552 to 212), but only a 62% reduction at Ultra as well (from 326 to 125), indicating that the GPU is beginning to become the primary bottleneck at 4K.

The data is measured and includes min/max values only for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 397 FPS and maximum of 537 FPS show a 140 FPS spread, which is relatively wide but still within an acceptable range for smooth gameplay. At 1440p Medium, the spread is 94 FPS (267 to 361), and at 4K Medium, the spread narrows to 54 FPS (153 to 207). This narrowing suggests that as resolution increases, the frame delivery becomes more consistent, likely because the GPU is more consistently the bottleneck, reducing CPU-induced frame time variance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset delivers 326 FPS average, which is far beyond any standard 144Hz or 240Hz monitor's capability. The data shows that the Ultra preset at 1080p provides a 30% reduction in FPS compared to High (405 FPS to 326 FPS), but this reduction is irrelevant for most users since both are well above 300 FPS. Therefore, for 1080p users, the Ultra preset is recommended to maximize visual quality without any practical performance penalty, as the minimum FPS at 1080p Ultra is not recorded, but the average of 326 FPS leaves ample headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 219 FPS, which is still above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 1440p averages 272 FPS, which is a 19% increase over Ultra. For users with a 240Hz monitor, the Ultra preset is still sufficient, but for those seeking the highest possible frame rates, the High preset offers a tangible benefit. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 314 FPS, with a minimum of 267 FPS, which is still excellent. The data indicates that even at 1440p Ultra, the combo never drops below 219 FPS average, so there is no need to compromise on settings for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the recommended preset depends on the display's refresh rate. The Ultra preset averages 125 FPS, which is suitable for a 120Hz 4K monitor, as it stays above that threshold on average. However, the minimum FPS for 4K Ultra is not recorded, so there is some uncertainty about frame consistency. The High preset at 4K averages 156 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above 144Hz. The Medium preset averages 180 FPS, and the Low preset averages 212 FPS. For a 4K 144Hz display, the High preset is the best balance, offering a 25% FPS increase over Ultra (156 vs 125 FPS) while still delivering high visual quality. For a 4K 120Hz display, the Ultra preset is acceptable, but if frame consistency is a concern, the High preset is safer. The data shows that the Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 153 FPS, which is exactly at the 144Hz threshold, making it a viable option for users who prioritize smoothness above all else.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) manufactured on a 5nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is modest by modern standards, but its single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and PassMark single-thread score of 3689. In To The Core, an idle game, the CPU's role is primarily to manage game logic, UI updates, and frame pacing, which are typically single-threaded tasks. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7400F is sufficient for this role, as the combo's performance at 1080p Low (552 FPS) indicates that the CPU is not severely limiting the GPU at lower resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals show that it performs similarly to other mid-range and mobile processors in synthetic benchmarks. The Intel Core i5-14600T has an average score of 32707 (0.1% lower), while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 (0.2% higher). These tiny margins mean that swapping the CPU for a comparable part would have minimal impact on To The Core's performance. The CPU's percentile rank of 83 indicates it is better than 83% of all CPUs, which is solid for its class. However, the fact that the combo ranks 226th out of 3725 suggests that the GPU is the primary performance driver. At 1080p, where the CPU is most likely to bottleneck, the combo still achieves 405 FPS at High settings, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. This implies that even if the CPU were faster, the user would not notice any difference in gameplay because the frame rates are already at the extreme high end. The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s provides adequate data throughput for the GPU, and the PCIe Gen 5 interface (24 lanes) ensures no bottleneck in data transfer between components.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior provides insight into which component is the limiting factor at different settings. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by approximately 30-33% across all settings. For example, at Low settings, the FPS drops from 552 to 371 (a 33% reduction), and at Ultra settings, it drops from 326 to 219 (a 33% reduction). Since 1440p has 78% more pixels than 1080p, a 33% FPS drop is less than proportional to the pixel increase, which indicates that the GPU is not yet fully saturated at 1080p. This is typical for a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU; the CPU becomes the bottleneck at 1080p, limiting the maximum achievable FPS. The fact that the FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings suggests that the GPU is still able to handle the increased pixel load without becoming the sole bottleneck.

From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drop is more pronounced. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 371 to 212 (a 43% reduction), and at Ultra settings, it drops from 219 to 125 (a 43% reduction). Since 4K has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p, a 43% FPS drop is still less than proportional, but the trend shows that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. The absolute FPS at 4K Ultra (125 FPS) is still high, but the scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4080 is approaching its limit for this game. The min/max data for Medium settings supports this: at 1080p Medium, the spread is 140 FPS (397 to 537), at 1440p Medium, the spread is 94 FPS (267 to 361), and at 4K Medium, the spread narrows to 54 FPS (153 to 207). This narrowing of the frame time distribution as resolution increases is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck, as it reduces the influence of CPU-induced frame pacing variability.

The overall scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra shows a 77% reduction in FPS (from 552 to 125). This steep drop is primarily due to the GPU's workload increasing with resolution, but the CPU's contribution cannot be ignored. At 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU is capable of much higher frame rates than 552 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU has more time to prepare frames while the GPU renders at a slower pace. The data indicates that this combo is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where the CPU and GPU are both sufficiently utilized to provide high frame rates without either becoming a severe bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU holds back the GPU, but the resulting FPS is still so high that it is irrelevant for practical use. At 4K, the GPU is the bottleneck, but the FPS remains above 120 for all settings except Ultra, making it a capable 4K gaming system for this title.