To The Core

# To The Core with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in To The Core, an idle genre title released on 2024-02-14. The measured data shows this combination ranks 585th out of 2991 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 20% of all tested systems. Across all resolutions and settings, the average frame rates never drop below 105 FPS, indicating that this hardware pair is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The RTX 5070, with its Blackwell 2.0 architecture and 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, appears to be the primary driver of performance, while the 6-core Zen 4 processor provides ample support without becoming a limiting factor in most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound behavior, though the degree of scaling varies by preset. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 338 at 1920x1080 to 227 at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 33%. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings, the average falls from 227 to 130 FPS, another 43% decrease. This consistent scaling suggests the RTX 5070's rendering workload is the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

The Low preset shows similar proportional scaling: 461 FPS at 1080p, 310 at 1440p, and 177 at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is about 33%, while the 1440p to 4K drop is approximately 43%, mirroring the High preset's behavior. This consistency across presets indicates that resolution scaling is governed by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth rather than CPU limitations.

At Ultra settings, the scaling pattern is slightly different: 272 FPS at 1080p, 183 at 1440p, and 105 at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p reduction is 33%, but the 1440p to 4K reduction is 43%, matching the other presets. The Ultra preset at 4K produces the lowest average frame rate in the entire measured dataset at 105 FPS, yet this remains comfortably above standard display refresh rates.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU begins to play a more significant role. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads running at a 4.70 GHz boost clock, delivers enough single-thread performance to push frame rates beyond 450 FPS at Low settings. However, the scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (461 to 272 FPS) shows that GPU load still increases substantially with preset quality, suggesting the RTX 5070 remains the dominant factor even at lower resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in To The Core?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 461 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 105 FPS, which is the lowest measured result across all tested configurations.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 310 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 183 FPS average, a difference of 127 FPS.

Q: Does this combo support high refresh rate gaming at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080, all presets exceed 270 FPS average, with Medium settings showing a minimum of 331 FPS and an average of 390 FPS.

Q: Which resolution provides the most balanced performance across all presets?

A: At 2560x1440, frame rates range from 183 FPS (Ultra) to 310 FPS (Low), offering a good balance between visual quality and refresh rate headroom.

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

A: This combination ranks 585th out of 2991 tested combos in To The Core, placing it in the top 20% of all tested configurations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the central component driving performance in To The Core. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for this idle genre title's rendering demands. The GPU's base clock of 2325 MHz and boost clock of 2512 MHz, combined with 6144 shading units, deliver the raw compute throughput needed to sustain high frame rates across all tested configurations.

The GPU's memory capacity appears sufficient for even the most demanding settings tested. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate of 105 FPS indicates that the 12 GB frame buffer is not being exceeded, as performance remains smooth without signs of memory-related stuttering. The passmark G3D score of 29137 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 provide synthetic benchmarks that align with the observed in-game performance, showing the GPU's strong DirectX 12 capabilities.

The RTX 5070's 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, while not heavily utilized in this idle game, contribute to the GPU's overall compute capacity. The GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance is more than sufficient for To The Core's rendering requirements, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 4K resolution. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs further confirms its strong position in the current hardware landscape.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 585 out of 2991 tested combos in To The Core. This places the combo in the 80.5th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 80% of tested configurations perform worse in this game. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's high-end rendering capabilities.

The CPU alone holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (avg score 32707, delta 0.1%), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (avg score 32697, delta 0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (avg score 32812, delta -0.2%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (avg score 32662, delta 0.3%). These rivals are all within 0.3% of the 7400F's average score, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

The GPU holds an 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (avg score 40318, delta 0.1%), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (avg score 40063, delta 0.8%), AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (avg score 40870, delta -1.2%), and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (avg score 39568, delta 2%). The small deltas show that the RTX 5070 sits in a tightly contested performance band, though its in-game results demonstrate clear superiority in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a supporting but essential role in achieving the measured frame rates. This 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on Zen 4 architecture (codename Raphael), runs at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts up to 4.70 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 64 KB L1 cache per core provide the low-latency data access that helps maintain high minimum frame rates.

In To The Core, an idle genre game that likely does not stress multi-core performance heavily, the CPU's single-thread capabilities are more relevant. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and multi-core score of 21765 indicate strong performance in both metrics. The PassMark single-thread score of 3689 places it well above average, which contributes to the high frame rates observed at 1080p where CPU overhead is more apparent.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 support ensures that data can flow quickly to the GPU. The 5 nm process node and 65 W TDP make this an efficient processor, though power consumption is not a primary consideration for gaming performance. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all processors shows it is a solid mid-to-high-range option that does not bottleneck the RTX 5070 in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance across all presets. Low settings produce 461 FPS average, Medium settings produce 390 FPS with a minimum of 331 and maximum of 448, High settings produce 338 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 272 FPS. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra is 189 FPS, representing a 41% reduction, which shows the GPU's workload increases substantially with preset quality even at the lowest resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains high but shows expected scaling. Low settings deliver 310 FPS, Medium settings deliver 262 FPS with a minimum of 223 and maximum of 302, High settings deliver 227 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 183 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 127 FPS, a 41% reduction that matches the 1080p scaling pattern. The minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings (223 FPS) still exceed standard 144Hz refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the 4K resolution brings the most demanding workloads. Low settings produce 177 FPS, Medium settings produce 150 FPS with a minimum of 127 and maximum of 172, High settings produce 130 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 105 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 72 FPS, a 41% reduction consistent with other resolutions. All 4K results remain above 100 FPS, indicating the combo can handle 4K gaming with high refresh rate displays.

Settings Recommendations

For players with 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 272 FPS average provides the best visual quality while still maintaining frame rates far above any standard display refresh rate. The Medium preset at 390 FPS offers a significant performance boost with minimal visual compromise, making it an excellent choice for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized. The Low preset at 461 FPS is only recommended for scenarios where absolute maximum FPS is required, as the visual quality reduction is substantial.

At 1440p, the High preset at 227 FPS offers an excellent balance between visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset at 183 FPS still provides a smooth experience on high refresh rate monitors, while Medium at 262 FPS and Low at 310 FPS offer progressively higher performance for those who prioritize frame rates over image quality. The data suggests that most users with 1440p displays will find the High preset to be the optimal choice.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 130 FPS delivers the best combination of visual quality and performance, comfortably exceeding 120Hz refresh rate requirements. The Medium preset at 150 FPS offers additional headroom for those with 144Hz or 165Hz displays, while still providing good visual quality. The Ultra preset at 105 FPS is playable but may not fully utilize high refresh rate displays, and the Low preset at 177 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality for the performance gain. The measured minimum frame rates at Medium 4K (127 FPS) and Medium 1440p (223 FPS) indicate that these presets provide smooth experiences without significant frame time spikes.