To The Core

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in To The Core, an Idle genre title. Benchmark results show this combination ranks 2643rd out of 2991 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of all systems. The Arc B390, an integrated graphics solution with a 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs, is the clear limiting factor; the Ryzen 7 5700G, a 79th percentile CPU, has ample headroom that the GPU cannot utilize. The data shows a system that is consistently GPU-bound across all resolutions and settings, with the CPU’s eight Zen 3 cores providing more than enough processing power for this idle game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable and steep performance decline as resolution increases, directly pointing to the Intel Arc B390 as the bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 147 FPS average. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops the average to 99 FPS, a 32.7% reduction. At 4K, the average falls further to 56 FPS, representing a 61.9% drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU that is saturated by pixel count; the Arc B390’s 24 ROPs and 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate simply cannot sustain higher resolutions.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. With High settings, the average FPS goes from 107 at 1080p, to 72 at 1440p (a 32.7% drop), and down to 41 at 4K (a 61.7% drop from 1080p). Ultra settings show the same pattern: 86 FPS at 1080p, 58 at 1440p, and 33 at 4K. The consistency of these percentage drops—roughly one-third from 1080p to 1440p and another one-third from 1440p to 4K—indicates that resolution, not game complexity or CPU capability, is the dominant variable. The CPU’s performance, as measured by its 3DMark scores (6629 for 16 threads and 899 for single-thread), is far beyond what this title requires, so the frame rate collapse at higher resolutions is entirely attributable to the GPU’s rendering limits.

The 4K results are particularly telling. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 33 FPS average, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in many titles. Even at 4K Low, the 56 FPS average is barely acceptable. The Arc B390’s 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 1536 shading units are overwhelmed by the 8.3 million pixels at 3840x2160. In contrast, at 1080p, the same GPU can push 147 FPS at Low settings, showing that the architecture has enough raw throughput for lower pixel counts but scales poorly as resolution increases. The data strongly suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where the GPU can keep up with the CPU’s output, and that 4K should be avoided unless the user accepts significant frame rate compromises.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in To The Core?*

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At 1080p, all settings presets produce playable frame rates, with Low achieving 147 FPS, Medium 124 FPS, High 107 FPS, and Ultra 86 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (99 FPS) and Medium (83 FPS) remain above 60 FPS, while High drops to 72 FPS and Ultra to 58 FPS. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 56 FPS, making 1080p the clear choice for consistent performance.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of GPU performance?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which scores 1463, a delta of 1.3% in favor of the Arc. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% behind), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% behind), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% behind). These are all very low-end GPUs, confirming the Arc B390’s position as an entry-level graphics solution.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B390 in this game?

A: No, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, ranking in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its single-thread score in 3DMark is 899, and its 16-thread score is 6629. To The Core is an Idle genre title, which typically has low CPU demands. The frame rates are consistently limited by the GPU, as evidenced by the steep resolution scaling; if the CPU were the limit, frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among all tested systems for this game?

A: This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2643rd out of 2991 tested combos in To The Core. This places it in the bottom 12% of all systems tested. The low ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU’s weak performance; the CPU’s strong benchmark scores cannot compensate for the graphics card’s limitations in this title.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 61 FPS. Low settings average 147 FPS, while Ultra averages 86 FPS. This represents a 41.5% reduction in frame rate from Low to Ultra. The intermediate steps are Medium at 124 FPS and High at 107 FPS. The scaling is roughly linear, with each settings tier costing about 20 FPS on average.

Q: Does the Arc B390 support modern graphics APIs for this game?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc B390 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This means it can run games that utilize modern rendering features. However, the hardware’s raw performance is low; its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1482, which is a modest result. The API support does not overcome the physical limits of the GPU’s 1536 shading units and 24 ROPs.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the data suggests using High settings at 1920x1080. At this resolution, High settings achieve 107 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The jump from Medium (124 FPS) to High (107 FPS) costs 17 FPS, but the visual improvement is typically worth it for an idle game where the player may spend long periods observing on-screen action. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 86 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 21 FPS loss over High for marginal visual gains.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings are the recommended choice. Medium averages 83 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS, keeping gameplay smooth. High settings at 1440p average 72 FPS, which is acceptable but leaves less headroom for dips. Low settings at 1440p achieve 99 FPS, but the visual downgrade is likely too severe for most players. Ultra at 1440p drops to 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and not recommended.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that no settings preset provides an ideal experience. Low settings average 56 FPS, which is borderline. Medium averages 48 FPS, High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 33 FPS. The minimum FPS for Medium at 4K is 41 FPS, indicating that even the best case can have stutter. Given these numbers, 4K gaming with this combo should be avoided unless the user prioritizes resolution over frame rate and can tolerate sub-60 FPS performance. The best 4K option is Low settings, but even that is not a smooth experience. For most users, sticking to 1080p High or 1440p Medium will provide the most enjoyable experience per the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo’s performance. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings average 147 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS, High averages 107 FPS, and Ultra averages 86 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 61 FPS, showing that the GPU has enough headroom at 1080p to handle higher settings, but the frame rate drops steadily as the visual load increases.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades noticeably. Low settings average 99 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS and maximum of 96 FPS, High averages 72 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 41 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor. The Medium preset’s minimum of 71 FPS shows that even with variability, it stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. Low settings average 56 FPS, Medium averages 48 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS and maximum of 55 FPS, High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 33 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is only 23 FPS, showing that the GPU is hitting its absolute limits regardless of settings. The Medium minimum of 41 FPS indicates significant frame drops, making gameplay feel choppy. The 4K data confirms that this combo is not suited for high-resolution gaming, with even the lowest settings failing to maintain a solid 60 FPS.

The resolution scaling is consistent: for every settings tier, 1440p delivers roughly 68% of the 1080p frame rate, and 4K delivers roughly 38% of the 1080p frame rate. This linear degradation is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 and 8-thread score of 5648 show that it can handle the game’s logic without issue, but the Arc B390’s 1482 Steel Nomad score limits how many pixels can be pushed per second.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall ranking for To The Core, this combo of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B390 sits at 2643rd out of 2991 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 11.6% of all systems, a low position that reflects the GPU’s weak performance. The CPU, by contrast, is a strong performer; its average benchmark score of 27051 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097 (a delta of -0.2% in favor of the Ryzen). The Ryzen 7 5700G also outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936, +0.4%) and the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900, +0.6%), while trailing the Intel Core i5-14400T (27166, -0.4%) by a tiny margin.

This CPU performance, however, does not translate into a high game ranking. The Intel Arc B390’s GPU score of 1482 is only 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), and it is just 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710 (1443). These rivals are all ancient, low-end parts, confirming that the Arc B390 is at the very bottom of the GPU performance scale. In To The Core, the GPU’s 9th percentile ranking dominates the combo’s overall standing. The 2643rd rank out of 2991 is a direct consequence of this GPU limitation.

The data suggests that if the same Ryzen 7 5700G were paired with a stronger GPU, the combo’s rank would improve dramatically, as the CPU is not the constraining factor. The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it has plenty of headroom. Conversely, the GPU’s 9th percentile ranking means it is the weakest link in the chain. The combo’s rank of 2643 is thus a reflection of the GPU’s performance ceiling, not the CPU’s capabilities. For users considering this combo, the data indicates that any upgrade to the GPU would yield significant gains in this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU’s cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. These specifications are more than sufficient for To The Core, an Idle genre game that typically relies on periodic updates rather than continuous heavy processing.

In benchmark terms, the Ryzen 7 5700G scores 2107 in Cinebench R15 multicore and 242.5 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12830.5 multicore and 1494 single-core. Geekbench results show 9950 multicore and 1894 single-core. These scores place the CPU in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27051. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, has an average score of 27097, a difference of only -0.2%, showing that the Ryzen 7 5700G is competitive with a high-end desktop part from a previous generation.

The CPU’s role in this combo is to provide ample processing power that the Intel Arc B390 cannot fully utilize. The measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking; even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the frame rate reaches 147 FPS, which is far below what the CPU could theoretically support. The 3DMark scores for the CPU (6629 for 16 threads, 5648 for 8 threads, 3389 for 4 threads, and 899 for single-thread) indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. In To The Core, the game’s logic, such as tracking idle resources and processing upgrades, would run smoothly on this CPU. The 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node from TSMC also mean the CPU runs efficiently, but the GPU remains the limiting factor. The conclusion from the data is clear: the Ryzen 7 5700G is a capable CPU that is held back by the Intel Arc B390’s low-end graphics performance in this title.