To The Core

# To The Core with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + Intel Arc B570

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a surprisingly strong experience in To The Core, an idle game that clearly favors high frame rates over graphical complexity. Benchmark data shows this combo achieving playable performance even at 4K Ultra, with a measured average of 51 FPS, while at 1080p Low it pushes 225 FPS, indicating a system that scales well across resolutions and settings. The combo ranks 2380th out of 2991 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, but the actual frame rates tell a more nuanced story: this is a pairing that excels at high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for medium or high presets if you want smooth motion.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p as the sweet spot. At High settings, the average FPS is 111, which is comfortably above 60 and nearly double the 4K High result of 64 FPS. This resolution offers a strong balance between visual fidelity and headroom for frame rate spikes.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It also outperforms the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 0.4% and trails the AMD Radeon R9 M390X by 0.5%, making it a mid-pack performer in its immediate peer group.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G a competitive CPU in its class?

A: Yes. With an average benchmark score of 27051, it sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936). It also trails the Intel Core i5-14400T by 0.4% and leads the Intel Core i7-1370P by 0.6%, showing it holds its own against both older flagship and newer mid-range parts.

Q: What settings preset delivers the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1080p achieves the highest measured average at 225 FPS. Medium follows at 191 FPS, High at 165 FPS, and Ultra at 133 FPS. All presets exceed 120 FPS, meaning even Ultra is viable for high-refresh monitors.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K across all settings?

A: No. At 4K, only Low (87 FPS), Medium (73 FPS), and High (64 FPS) average above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset dips to 51 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stutter on standard 60Hz displays.

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

A: The combo ranks 2380th out of 2991 total combinations, placing it in the 20th percentile of tested systems. This rank reflects overall multi-game performance rather than To The Core specifically, where the measured frame rates indicate a more favorable position relative to other idle-game configurations.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 1440p is the recommended starting point. The data shows 128 FPS average with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS, providing a wide safety margin above the 60 FPS baseline while maintaining visual quality. This preset avoids the frame rate volatility seen at higher settings and keeps the system well within its comfort zone.

If you prioritize maximum smoothness over visuals, 1080p Low is the clear winner with 225 FPS average. This setting is ideal for competitive play or for users with 240Hz monitors, as the headroom ensures the display is fully utilized. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 34 FPS (from 225 to 191), which is a noticeable drop but still leaves plenty of performance. High at 1080p (165 FPS) and Ultra (133 FPS) remain excellent choices for those who want richer detail without sacrificing high refresh rates.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again stands out. The 128 FPS average is only 24 FPS lower than Low (152 FPS), while High (111 FPS) and Ultra (89 FPS) both remain above 60 FPS. For 4K users, High is the best compromise: 64 FPS average is technically playable, but the 73 FPS Medium result offers more stability. The Ultra preset at 4K (51 FPS) is best avoided unless you prioritize image quality over frame rate consistency.

For users with 60Hz displays, 4K High (64 FPS) or 1440p Ultra (89 FPS) are excellent choices, as both exceed the refresh rate with margin. For 144Hz displays, 1440p Medium (128 FPS) is the optimal pairing, while 1080p Medium (191 FPS) suits 165Hz panels. The data consistently shows that Medium presets provide the best balance of visual fidelity and performance headroom across all resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that scales predictably with resolution, indicating a balanced workload between CPU and GPU. At High settings, the average FPS moves from 165 at 1080p to 111 at 1440p (a 32.7% reduction) and then to 64 at 4K (another 42.3% reduction). The 1440p to 4K drop is notably steeper, suggesting the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic: 225 FPS at 1080p falls to 152 FPS at 1440p (a 32.4% drop) and then to 87 FPS at 4K (a 42.8% drop). This pattern holds across all presets, with the 1080p to 1440p transition consistently costing around 32-33% of performance, while the 1440p to 4K transition costs roughly 42-43%. The increasing penalty at higher resolutions points to the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth being pushed harder as texture and pixel workloads grow.

The scaling behavior also indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is not the bottleneck in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the 225 FPS result shows the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at high frame rates, while the 4K Ultra result of 51 FPS demonstrates that the GPU saturates before the CPU becomes a limiting factor. The 8-core, 16-thread processor with a 4.60 GHz boost clock provides ample headroom for this idle game, which likely uses only a fraction of the available threads.

The minimum FPS data for Medium settings reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, the minimum is 162 FPS, at 1440p it drops to 109 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 62 FPS. These minimums track closely with the averages, suggesting consistent frame pacing rather than sudden drops. The 4K Medium minimum of 62 FPS is particularly notable, as it indicates the system can maintain smooth performance even during demanding scenes, provided you avoid the Ultra preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2380th out of 2991 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 20% of the database. This rank reflects the overall performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B570 across all tested games, not just To The Core. Given that the CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, the low combo rank suggests that many higher-ranked configurations feature more powerful components that excel in graphically intensive titles.

However, the rank does not tell the full story for To The Core specifically. The measured frame rates show this combo outperforming what its rank might suggest, particularly at lower resolutions. The 1080p results (133-225 FPS across presets) place it well within the range of systems ranked much higher, while the 4K results (51-87 FPS) are respectable for a mid-range GPU. The disparity between the combo's overall rank and its performance in this specific game highlights the importance of title-specific benchmarking.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution to the combo's performance. The Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 0.2% higher on average, is a comparable performer, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 trails by 0.4%. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the 5700G is not holding the combo back. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals—the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750—are separated by only 0.1%, indicating the Arc B570 is performing exactly as expected for its class.

For users with the 5700G or Arc B570 already in hand, this combo rank should not be a deterrent. The data shows that in To The Core, the pairing delivers frame rates that rival systems ranked significantly higher. The 2380th rank is a function of the database's broad game selection, not a reflection of this specific title's performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 brings 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is well-suited to To The Core, as the game's idle genre typically does not demand massive texture loads or high-resolution assets. The 4K results, where the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes more critical, show that 10 GB is sufficient: even at Ultra settings, the game does not appear to exceed available VRAM, as frame rates decline smoothly rather than collapsing due to memory pressure.

The GPU's clock speeds are fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). This consistent clock behavior likely contributes to the stable frame pacing seen in the Medium preset minimums. The 2304 shading units and 144 texture mapping units provide 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate, which are more than adequate for a game that does not push complex shaders or heavy geometry.

The Arc B570's nearest GPU rivals offer useful context. The Intel Arc A750, which scores 0.1% higher on average, is a direct predecessor in Intel's lineup, and the 0.1% delta between them shows the B570 is a worthy successor. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 0.1% lower, is a laptop part that typically faces thermal constraints, making the B570's desktop performance advantage more pronounced in sustained workloads.

In To The Core, the GPU's role is to maintain high frame rates as resolution and settings increase. The data shows it performing admirably up to 1440p Ultra (89 FPS) and 4K High (64 FPS), with only the 4K Ultra preset (51 FPS) falling below 60 FPS. The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it can sustain these clocks without thermal throttling, which is consistent with the measured frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results across all presets. The Low preset achieves 225 FPS average, which is the highest measurement in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 191 FPS with a minimum of 162 FPS and maximum of 219 FPS, showing excellent consistency. High reaches 165 FPS, while Ultra drops to 133 FPS. All 1080p presets exceed 120 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low averages 152 FPS, Medium achieves 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and maximum of 147 FPS, High reaches 111 FPS, and Ultra manages 89 FPS. Every preset at 1440p stays above 60 FPS, with even the most demanding Ultra setting providing a comfortable margin. The Medium preset's minimum of 109 FPS ensures no drops below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the combo begins to show its limits. Low averages 87 FPS, Medium achieves 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS and maximum of 84 FPS, High reaches 64 FPS, and Ultra drops to 51 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a 22 FPS spread that indicates occasional frame dips. The Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay on standard displays.

Comparing settings across resolutions, the Low-to-Ultra performance gap widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 92 FPS (225 to 133), at 1440p it is 63 FPS (152 to 89), and at 4K it is 36 FPS (87 to 51). This narrowing gap suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, reducing the impact of settings changes. The Medium preset consistently offers the best balance, with its minimum FPS staying within 21% of its average across all resolutions.