To The Core

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a performance profile in To The Core that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics settings. This combination, ranked 1430th out of 1756 tested combos, demonstrates a clear hierarchy where CPU headroom exists but the GPU becomes the primary constraint as pixel count rises. The data indicates that this is a configuration suited for high-refresh 1080p gaming, with diminishing returns at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but significant decline in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 143.8 FPS, which drops to 93.0 FPS at 1440p and further to 54.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 62.4% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the rendering load grows substantially with pixel count.

The scaling pattern suggests that at 1080p, the system is not fully GPU-bound. The jump from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p shows a 95.9 FPS difference, from 239.7 FPS down to 143.8 FPS, which is a 40% performance penalty for maximum graphical fidelity. At 4K, the same settings spread yields a narrower 40.5 FPS range, from 94.6 FPS at Low to 54.1 FPS at Ultra, a 42.8% drop. This tighter range at 4K indicates that the GPU is saturating its capabilities, making the setting choice less impactful relative to the resolution overhead.

The data shows that the transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing. At High settings, moving from 116.5 FPS at 1440p to 65.4 FPS at 4K results in a 43.9% performance loss. This steep decline is consistent with a GPU that has limited memory bandwidth and raw compute for 4K workloads. The RTX 2060’s 336.0 GB/s bandwidth and 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 performance are the likely bottlenecks, as the CPU’s capabilities are not fully stressed at these resolutions.

Conversely, the 1080p results show that the Ryzen 7 5800XT provides ample headroom. With Low settings at 1080p, the combo reaches 239.7 FPS, which is close to the CPU’s practical limits for frame generation. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings shows a 31.6% drop to 164.0 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K at Low is 42.3% to 94.6 FPS. This indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting component earlier than expected, even at lower settings, due to the exponential increase in pixel shading work.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the defining component in this configuration for To The Core. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but stretched at 4K. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, translating to 14 Gbps effective, and the GPU’s base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. These specifications are modest by current standards, and the benchmark results reflect that.

The GPU’s architecture, Turing, includes 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits that directly impact fill-rate-dependent scenarios. In To The Core, an idle game, the visual complexity is likely lower than in action titles, but the resolution scaling still shows the GPU struggling at 4K. The data indicates that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 54.1 is below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the GPU’s pixel throughput is insufficient for smooth gameplay at maximum settings.

Comparatively, the RTX 2060’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S with an average score of 15996 and a deltaPct of 0.5, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M with a score of 16351 and a deltaPct of -1.7. These close scores indicate that the RTX 2060 is competitively positioned among its peers, but none of these GPUs would fundamentally change the 4K limitations. The GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus of 58 places it in the lower half of all tested GPUs, corroborating its role as a mid-range part that excels at 1080p but falters at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s 160 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance class. The data shows that the GPU’s compute capabilities, as measured by its passmark_g3d score of 14111, are directly reflected in the game’s frame rates. At 1080p, the GPU can maintain high frame rates, but the 4K results show that it reaches its compute ceiling, with the CPU not being the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1430th out of 1756 tested combinations in To The Core, placing it in the bottom 18.6% of all configurations. This rank is primarily driven by the GPU’s mid-range standing, as the CPU is a high-performing part. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has a percentileVsAllCpus of 86, meaning it outperforms 86% of all tested CPUs. In contrast, the RTX 2060’s percentileVsAllGpus of 58 indicates it only beats 58% of GPUs, creating a significant imbalance.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE with an avgScore of 29740 and a deltaPct of 0.1, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS with a score of 29856 and a deltaPct of -0.3, show that the 5800XT is well within the expected performance envelope for its class. The CPU’s avgBenchmarkScore of 29774 is nearly identical to these rivals, confirming that it is a capable processor. However, this CPU strength does not translate into a high combo rank because the GPU cannot keep pace at higher resolutions.

The combo rank of 1430 suggests that for To The Core, the system is underperforming relative to its potential. If paired with a stronger GPU, the CPU could likely push higher frame rates, but as configured, the GPU holds the system back. The rank also implies that many other combos with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs achieve better results in this game, as the game’s idle genre may not heavily utilize multi-threaded CPU performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 239.7 FPS on Low, 205.3 FPS on Medium, 178.2 FPS on High, and 143.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that the system can comfortably exceed 144 FPS at 1080p for most settings, making it suitable for high-refresh monitors. The drop from Low to Ultra is 95.9 FPS, a 40% reduction, which is a significant but expected cost for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings produce 164.0 FPS, Medium delivers 137.0 FPS, High achieves 116.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 93.0 FPS. The system remains playable at 1440p, with even Ultra settings maintaining above 90 FPS. The setting spread narrows slightly, with a 71.0 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, indicating that the GPU is becoming more stressed. The 1440p results show a 31.6% performance drop from 1080p at Low settings and a 35.3% drop at Ultra, highlighting the resolution’s impact.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations are most apparent. Low settings yield 94.6 FPS, Medium produces 80.3 FPS, High achieves 65.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54.1 FPS. The system can still hit 60 FPS at Medium settings but falls below that threshold at High and Ultra. The 4K results show a 42.8% reduction from Low to Ultra, which is a smaller relative drop than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is already near its maximum output at 4K Low settings. The data indicates that 4K gaming is only viable at lower settings, and even then, the frame rates are not consistently above 60 FPS.

The overall pattern shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates across all settings. At 1440p, it remains capable, but 4K is only marginally playable. The FPS data also reveals that the CPU’s performance, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794, is not the limiting factor in any of these scenarios, as the GPU saturates first.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with all settings achieving above 143 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings still maintain 93.0 FPS, but 4K Ultra drops to 54.1 FPS, making 1080p the most comfortable for high-refresh gameplay.

Q: How does the GPU’s memory affect performance?

A: The RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show a significant performance drop, indicating that the memory capacity and bandwidth are strained at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU has a percentileVsAllCpus of 86, while the GPU has a percentileVsAllGpus of 58. The FPS data shows that frame rates drop significantly with resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

Q: What are the frame rates at 4K with Low settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 94.6 FPS. This is the highest 4K result, but it still represents a 60.5% drop from the 239.7 FPS seen at 1080p Low.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to others?

A: The combo ranks 1430th out of 1756 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 18.6%. This rank is low because the GPU’s mid-range performance limits the system, despite the CPU being in the top 14% of all tested processors.

Q: Does the CPU’s multi-core performance influence the game’s FPS?

A: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 is high, but the FPS data shows that performance scales almost entirely with resolution and settings, not CPU load. This suggests that To The Core is not heavily multi-threaded, and the GPU is the deciding factor in frame rates.