To The Core

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a remarkably smooth experience in To The Core, an Idle genre title released on 2024-02-14. The benchmark data shows this pairing is capable of pushing very high frame rates across all tested resolutions, though the playable settings ceiling varies significantly depending on whether you target 1080p, 1440p, or 4K. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, optimal settings, and the exact measured performance metrics.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename) using a 7 nm process at TSMC. It provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The processor has a 65 W TDP, fits the AMD Socket AM4, and supports DDR4 memory via a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 16 MB of L3 cache.

For To The Core, an idle game, the CPU’s single-threaded performance is often the primary driver, but the multi-threaded headroom is also relevant. Benchmark scores for this chip are strong. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20655 multi-core and 2916 single-core. Geekbench results show 9959 multi-core and 1907 single-core. The 3DMark 16-thread test yields 6628, while the 2-thread test yields 1762, indicating that scaling from two to sixteen threads is substantial. The PassMark multithread score is 24303, and the single-thread score is 3296.

The data indicates this CPU sits in the 78th percentile compared to all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 25517. Compared to its nearest rivals, the performance is tightly clustered: it is 0.1% behind the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (avg score 25530), 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (avg score 25485), 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (avg score 25550), and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (avg score 25446). This shows that while the 5700 is not a class leader, it is firmly in the upper-middle tier, providing enough computational muscle to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in most scenarios. For an idle game like To The Core, the 8-core/16-thread configuration ensures that background tasks and game logic do not interfere with frame pacing, even at high refresh rates.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is a GeForce 50-series graphics card based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture (GB207 chip) on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 2317 MHz, with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, and the memory runs at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The card has 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, 32 ROPs, 20 RT cores, and 80 tensor cores. Its compute power is rated at 13.17 TFLOPS for FP32. The TDP is 130 W, requiring a 300 W suggested PSU and a single 8-pin power connector.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 5050 scores 2502 in 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), 90334 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 89381 in Geekbench Vulkan. PassMark results show 17326 in G3D and 9184 in GPU Compute. The GPU sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, which scores 21153 (0.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, which scores 20713 (1.6% lower). The NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 21379 (1.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237 (1.0% higher). This places the RTX 5050 in a competitive midrange position, though its 8 GB VRAM is a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings in more demanding titles.

For To The Core, the GPU’s role is less about raw pixel pushing and more about ensuring consistent frame delivery. The measured FPS data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the combo manages 63 FPS, which is smooth for the genre. The 8 GB VRAM is ample for this game’s requirements, as evidenced by the high frame rates at all settings. The boost clock of 2572 MHz allows the GPU to maintain high throughput, but the data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings changes.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the settings affect performance. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 164 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors, but the Medium preset yields 235 FPS with a minimum of 200 FPS, offering a smoother experience if you want to maximize frame pacing. The Low preset hits 278 FPS, which is overkill for most displays. At this resolution, the High preset offers 204 FPS, striking a balance between visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 110 FPS, which is still very playable. However, the Medium preset provides 158 FPS with a minimum of 134 FPS and a maximum of 182 FPS, making it the sweet spot for high-refresh 1440p gaming. The High preset at 137 FPS is also strong, but the Medium preset’s higher minimum frame rate suggests better stability. The Low preset reaches 187 FPS, but you lose visual fidelity for marginal gains.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 63 FPS, which is playable for an idle game but not ideal for fast-paced action. The High preset at 78 FPS is smoother, while the Medium preset at 90 FPS (with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 104) provides the best balance of visual quality and performance for 4K. The Low preset hits 107 FPS, but the visual downgrade is significant.

Given the data, the best experience is achieved with the Medium preset across all resolutions. It offers the highest minimum FPS values, indicating better frame consistency. At 1080p, Medium provides 235 FPS; at 1440p, it provides 158 FPS; and at 4K, it provides 90 FPS. These numbers ensure a fluid experience without the performance dips seen in the Ultra settings or the visual compromises of the Low settings.

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 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1807th out of 2991 combos. This places it in the 60th percentile of all tested systems, meaning that while it is not a top-tier performance setup, it outperforms a majority of the configurations in the database. The rank reflects the balance of CPU and GPU capabilities; the CPU’s 78th percentile standing and the GPU’s 66th percentile standing combine to produce a system that is better than average but not exceptional.

The ranking suggests that there are many combos with faster GPUs or CPUs that achieve higher frame rates, but the measured FPS numbers show that this combo is far from a slouch. At 1080p Ultra, it hits 164 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p Ultra, it still maintains 110 FPS. The 4K Ultra score of 63 FPS is borderline, but the Medium preset at 90 FPS shows that the system can handle 4K with a slight settings adjustment. The rank of 1807/2991 indicates that users with this combo will not experience any major performance bottlenecks in this title, making it a reliable choice for the game’s demands.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset is 164 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (avg score 25485) and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (avg score 25446).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p with the Medium preset?

A: At 2560x1440 with the Medium preset, the minimum FPS is 134, with a maximum of 182 and an average of 158.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 has a memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s, using 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.

Q: What is the combo’s rank in the game’s benchmark database?

A: This combo ranks 1807 out of 2991 tested combinations in To The Core.

Q: At 4K, which preset provides the highest average FPS?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset provides the highest average FPS at 107, followed by Medium at 90 and High at 78.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 278 FPS. The Medium preset averages 235 FPS, with a minimum of 200 FPS and a maximum of 270 FPS. The High preset averages 204 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 164 FPS. These numbers show that the combo is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 1080p on medium to high settings, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 187 FPS. The Medium preset averages 158 FPS, with a minimum of 134 FPS and a maximum of 182 FPS. The High preset averages 137 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 110 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 30-35% across all settings, which is expected given the increased pixel count. The Medium preset’s minimum of 134 FPS ensures that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 107 FPS. The Medium preset averages 90 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 104 FPS. The High preset averages 78 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 63 FPS. At 4K, the combo remains playable at all settings, with the Medium preset offering the best balance of quality and performance. The minimum FPS of 77 at Medium is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a smooth experience. The data confirms that this combo is versatile, capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while remaining viable at 4K with adjusted settings.