To The Core

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B370 combination presents a specific performance profile in To The Core, an Idle genre title. The data shows a system that is capable of playable frame rates at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured results to explain where the bottlenecks lie and what settings provide the best experience.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and is built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The chip carries a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It also features 32 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 64 KB of L1 cache per core.

In terms of raw computational power, the 7500F's benchmark scores are respectable. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218. Its Geekbench multicore score is 12362, with a single-core score of 2374. The processor's percentile rank among all tested CPUs is 77, indicating that it outperforms the majority of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 24964, placing it in close competition with its nearest rivals. The data shows it is just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H, which scores 24935, and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H, which scores 24911. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F by a negligible 0.2%, as that chip scores 25005, and it is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H, which scores 24872.

For To The Core, an idle game, the CPU's role is likely to be less demanding than in other genres, but its 6-core/12-thread configuration ensures it will not be the primary constraint at most settings. The measured frame rates show a consistent pattern where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push frame rates to 132 FPS on Low settings, suggesting that it is not a bottleneck at that resolution. However, as the resolution climbs to 1440p and 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, which points to the GPU being the limiting component. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 974, is sufficient for the game's logic, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, with the chip codename Panther Lake. It is built on a 3 nm process by Intel and operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. It also includes 10 ray tracing cores. The memory configuration is entirely system shared, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and instead relies on the system's main memory. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," and the memory clock is also "System Shared." The GPU's TDP is just 25 W, and it functions as an IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) with a bus interface of IGP.

The Arc B370's performance in synthetic benchmarks is modest. It scores 1184 in the 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 test. This places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicating that it is a low-performing part relative to the broader market. Its nearest rivals are all older, low-end parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher, while the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which the Arc B370 beats by 1.4%.

Given this performance class, the Arc B370 is clearly the weak link in this combination for To The Core. The measured frame rates reflect this, with the GPU struggling to maintain 60 FPS at 1440p on High settings, where it averages 65 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is severely strained, with the frame rate dropping to 37 FPS on High settings and 30 FPS on Ultra. The system-shared memory and low TDP limit the GPU's ability to handle the increased pixel load at higher resolutions. The data suggests that the GPU's fill rate and compute capabilities are insufficient for 4K gaming, making it the primary bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how different settings affect performance at each resolution. For the best experience, the data indicates that the Medium preset offers the most balanced trade-off between visual quality and frame rate, particularly at 1080p and 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset achieves an average of 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Low preset is faster, at 132 FPS, but the Medium preset provides a better visual experience while still maintaining high frame rates. The High preset drops to 97 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 78 FPS. Given that the Medium preset offers the best combination of performance and visual fidelity, it is the recommended choice at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset continues to be the sweet spot. It averages 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. This is still playable, though the minimum frame rate is close to the 60 FPS line. The Low preset averages 89 FPS, which is smoother, but the Medium preset provides better visuals. The High preset averages 65 FPS, which is borderline, and the Ultra preset drops to 53 FPS, which may feel stuttery. The data suggests that Medium is the best choice at 1440p, as it maintains an average above 60 FPS while offering more detail than Low.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS, with a minimum of 37 FPS and a maximum of 50 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target and may not be ideal for all players. The Low preset averages 51 FPS, which is the highest at this resolution, but it is still below 60 FPS. The High preset averages 37 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 30 FPS. For 4K, the data indicates that Low settings are the only viable option if a higher frame rate is desired, but even then, the experience will be suboptimal. Overall, the Medium preset is the best recommendation for most users, as it balances quality and performance at 1080p and 1440p.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 97 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival, the ATI Radeon HD 5770?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12, which is 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770's score of 1190.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded at 1440p on Medium settings?

A: The minimum frame rate at 2560x1440 on Medium settings is 64 FPS, with an average of 75 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly, with the Ultra preset averaging 30 FPS. The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU has sufficient headroom based on its benchmark scores.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: The launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is $179.

Q: How many threads does the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has 12 threads, which allows it to handle multithreaded workloads effectively, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions, which helps identify the limiting component. Starting from 1920x1080, the frame rates are highest, with the Low preset achieving 132 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset drops to 89 FPS, which is a 32.6% reduction. At 3840x2160, the Low preset falls to 51 FPS, which is a 61.4% reduction from the 1080p baseline.

This pattern is consistent across all settings. For the Medium preset, the frame rate drops from 112 FPS at 1080p to 75 FPS at 1440p, a 33% decrease, and then to 43 FPS at 4K, a 61.6% decrease from 1080p. The High preset shows a similar trend, going from 97 FPS at 1080p to 65 FPS at 1440p (33% drop) and then to 37 FPS at 4K (61.9% drop). The Ultra preset is the most affected, dropping from 78 FPS at 1080p to 53 FPS at 1440p (32.1% drop) and then to 30 FPS at 4K (61.5% drop).

The consistent ~33% drop from 1080p to 1440p and the subsequent ~62% drop from 1080p to 4K indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The pixel count increases by roughly 78% from 1080p to 1440p and by 300% from 1080p to 4K. The frame rate drops do not perfectly match the pixel count increases, but they are substantial enough to suggest that the GPU's rendering capabilities are being overwhelmed. The CPU's performance, as measured by its benchmarks, does not degrade with resolution, so the frame rate drops are attributable to the Intel Arc B370's limited processing power. The system-shared memory and low TDP of 25 W further constrain the GPU's ability to handle the increased load at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured frame rates provide a detailed look at performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 132 FPS. The Medium preset averages 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. The High preset averages 97 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 78 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the system can handle even the Ultra preset with a frame rate above 60 FPS, though the Medium preset offers a better balance for most users.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 89 FPS, which is still smooth. The Medium preset averages 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. The High preset averages 65 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 53 FPS, which may be less enjoyable for some players. The data indicates that 1440p is playable on Medium settings, but the performance margin narrows.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more challenging. The Low preset averages 51 FPS, which is the only preset that comes close to 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS, with a minimum of 37 FPS and a maximum of 50 FPS. The High preset averages 37 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 30 FPS. None of the presets at 4K achieve a consistent 60 FPS, indicating that this resolution is not recommended for this combination if a high frame rate is desired. The data shows a clear progression where each step up in resolution requires a corresponding step down in settings to maintain a similar frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for To The Core, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2750 out of 2991 total combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's low percentile rank of 5 among all GPUs.

The ranking reflects the overall performance ceiling of the combination. While the CPU is a competent part, ranking in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, the GPU's lack of dedicated VRAM and low compute power severely limits the system's gaming capabilities. The combo's rank of 2750 indicates that the majority of other tested combinations, likely those with discrete GPUs, outperform it in To The Core. The CPU's strong benchmark scores, such as the Passmark multithread score of 26825, do not translate into higher frame rates because the GPU cannot keep up with the rendering demands. The data suggests that the Intel Arc B370 is a significant bottleneck, and the overall system performance is dictated by the GPU's limitations rather than the CPU's capabilities. This rank provides context for users, showing that this combo is not competitive for high-end gaming, particularly at higher resolutions.