To The Core

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers measured frame rates in To The Core, an idle game released on 2024-02-14. The CPU, an 8-core/16-thread Zen 3 part with a 3.70 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost, pairs with a 12 GB GDDR6X GPU on a 192-bit bus. Benchmark results from the database show this combo ranks 458th out of 1756 tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern across the three resolutions. At 1080p, the Low preset produces 432.4 FPS, Medium 362.3 FPS, High 316.5 FPS, and Ultra 254.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the same presets yield 287.9, 246.4, 211, and 168.4 FPS respectively. At 4K, the numbers drop further: Low 167.2, Medium 140.5, High 121, and Ultra 101 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is substantial; for High settings, the average falls from 316.5 FPS to 121 FPS, a reduction that leaves the 4K result at less than half of the 1080p figure. The same relative drop appears across all presets, with the 4K Low result of 167.2 FPS far below the 1080p Low result of 432.4 FPS.

This behavior indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting component as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU’s 8-core/16-thread configuration and strong single-thread performance—evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916—are sufficient to feed the GPU, allowing frame rates to exceed 400 FPS on Low. At 4K, the GPU’s workload scales with pixel count, and the RTX 4070’s 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are taxed more heavily. The consistent narrowing of the gap between Low and Ultra as resolution rises—from a 177.7 FPS difference at 1080p to a 66.2 FPS difference at 4K—further supports the interpretation that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this title, as even the most demanding preset at 1080p stays above 250 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 254.7.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 458th out of 1756 tested combos in To The Core.

Q: What is the CPU’s average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K High settings?

A: The average FPS at 4K High is 121.

Q: Which preset gives the highest FPS at 1440p?

A: The Low preset at 1440p yields the highest average FPS at 287.9.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070’s specifications directly influence the measured results. The GPU features a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units. Its 12 GB GDDR6X memory operates at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. These figures are more than adequate for To The Core, an idle game that does not demand extreme memory capacity or bandwidth. The 4K Ultra result of 101 FPS demonstrates that even at the highest resolution and preset, the GPU maintains a playable frame rate. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 37283 places it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, has a deltaPct of -0.6, meaning the RX Vega 56 is 0.6% ahead in average score. The RTX 4070’s memory bandwidth and capacity are sufficient to avoid any VRAM-related bottlenecks, as evidenced by the consistent scaling from 1080p to 4K without any anomalous frame rate collapses. The boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with the Ada Lovelace architecture, allows the GPU to sustain high throughput across all tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 458 out of 1756 places it in the upper portion of the database’s tested configurations. The CPU’s 84th percentile and the GPU’s 81st percentile both contribute to this position. The Ryzen 7 5700’s average benchmark score of 27220 is 0.7% higher than its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27043. The GPU’s average score of 37283 is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56’s 37507, but it outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (38008, deltaPct -1.9) and the RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, deltaPct -2.2) by a small margin. The combination of a high-percentile CPU and GPU results in a rank that is better than the median of 878, indicating that this pairing is well-suited for To The Core. The measured FPS data aligns with the component-level benchmarks: the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655) and the GPU’s high memory bandwidth work together to deliver frame rates that exceed 100 FPS even at 4K Ultra. The rank of 458 out of 1756 reflects a configuration that is neither at the top nor the bottom, but comfortably above average for this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for preset selection. At 1080p, all presets exceed 254 FPS, so Ultra is the recommended choice for users with high-refresh displays, as it delivers 254.7 FPS without sacrificing visual quality. At 1440p, Ultra still maintains 168.4 FPS, which is sufficient for 144 Hz monitors, while High offers 211 FPS for those prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity. At 4K, the High preset yields 121 FPS, which is above the 120 Hz threshold, while Ultra drops to 101 FPS. For a 60 Hz display, Ultra is acceptable, but for 120 Hz or higher, High is the better option. The data shows that the High preset at 4K provides a meaningful frame rate advantage over Ultra, with 121 FPS versus 101 FPS. Given that the game is an idle title, the visual differences between High and Ultra are likely minimal, so the higher frame rate of High is preferable. For users with 4K displays, the recommendation is to use High settings to maintain a smooth experience, while 1080p and 1440p users can safely select Ultra. The Low preset, while offering the highest frame rates (432.4 FPS at 1080p), is unnecessary for this game, as even Ultra at 4K remains playable. The measured results indicate that the RTX 4070 and Ryzen 7 5700 combination is well-balanced, with no preset causing a frame rate drop below 100 FPS at any resolution.