To The Core

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a distinctive performance profile in To The Core, a game released on February 14, 2024. This combination ranks 2380th out of 2991 tested combos in the database, placing it in the lower-middle portion of all configurations. The measured FPS data reveals how this pairing behaves across three resolutions and four settings presets, with clear patterns emerging about which component limits performance at each step.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings, but the magnitude varies significantly depending on the preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 225 FPS at 1920x1080 to 87 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 138 FPS or roughly 61% of the 1080p value. This steep decline indicates that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU is the primary constraint as resolution climbs. The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes progressively more taxed as pixel count quadruples.

Moving to Medium settings, the pattern continues but with slightly different absolute numbers. The average FPS goes from 191 at 1080p to 128 at 1440p and finally 73 at 4K. The step from 1440p to 4K represents a 55 FPS drop, while the step from 1080p to 1440p costs 63 FPS. This near-linear scaling suggests the GPU's compute resources, rated at 11.52 TFLOPS FP32, are being utilized consistently across resolution changes. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 109, while at 4K Medium it falls to 62, with maximums of 147 and 84 respectively.

High settings show a similar trend. The average FPS at 1080p is 165, dropping to 111 at 1440p and 64 at 4K. The 4K result is notably close to the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this combo can barely maintain playable frame rates at the highest common resolution when using High presets. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p costs 54 FPS, while 1440p to 4K costs 47 FPS, showing a slightly gentler decline at higher resolutions, which may reflect memory bandwidth limitations becoming less dominant relative to raw compute.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p, the average FPS is 133, which falls to 89 at 1440p and 51 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below 60 FPS, making it the only measured configuration that fails to reach smooth playability. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 44 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 38 FPS. These smaller absolute drops compared to lower settings suggest that at Ultra, the CPU's role becomes relatively more significant at lower resolutions, but the GPU still dominates at 4K.

Across all settings, the ratio of 4K FPS to 1080p FPS ranges from approximately 0.39 (Low) to 0.38 (Ultra), indicating remarkably consistent scaling behavior. This consistency points to the GPU being the limiting factor throughout, with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at 1080p.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, using TSMC's 5 nm process. It packs 19,600 million transistors across a 272 mm² die. The GPU operates at a fixed clock speed of 2500 MHz for both base and boost, which is noteworthy for its consistency. Memory runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed, delivering 380.0 GB/s bandwidth through a 160-bit bus.

The VRAM configuration of 10 GB GDDR6 plays a critical role in To The Core's performance. At 4K resolution, the game's demands on memory capacity and bandwidth become apparent through the FPS reductions. The 160-bit bus width is relatively narrow for a modern GPU, and this shows in the scaling patterns observed. The bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the data throughput requirements cause measurable performance degradation.

The GPU's rendering capabilities include 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute performance of 11.52 TFLOPS places this GPU in a specific performance tier, which the benchmark data reflects. The 18 ray tracing cores are present but likely unused in this idle game genre, which focuses on incremental mechanics rather than complex 3D rendering.

In PassMark tests, the GPU scores 14195 for G3D and 7281 for compute. The DirectX 11 score of 118 exceeds the DirectX 12 score of 72 and DirectX 10 score of 65, suggesting that the game's rendering path may favor older API implementations. The DirectX 9 score of 164 is the highest among legacy APIs, which could explain why Low and Medium settings, which may use simpler pipelines, perform relatively well.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Arc B570 sits between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and the Intel Arc A750. The RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 on average with a deltaPct of 0.1, while the Arc A750 scores 20582 with a deltaPct of -0.1. This means the B570 is effectively tied with both in overall GPU benchmarks, though game-specific performance can vary. The GPU's percentile ranking of 65 among all GPUs indicates it outperforms the majority of discrete graphics cards in the database.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low at 225 FPS, Medium at 191 FPS, High at 165 FPS, and Ultra at 133 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 32 FPS, which represents a 24% reduction for the visual upgrade. Since even Ultra maintains 133 FPS, 1080p users can comfortably select Ultra without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the situation remains favorable. Low runs at 152 FPS, Medium at 128 FPS, High at 111 FPS, and Ultra at 89 FPS. All presets exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra still providing a comfortable margin above this threshold. The step from High to Ultra costs 22 FPS (20% reduction), which may or may not be justified depending on visual preferences. Medium offers the best balance of performance and quality at 1440p, with 128 FPS providing headroom for demanding scenes.

The 3840x2160 results introduce constraints. Low runs at 87 FPS, Medium at 73 FPS, High at 64 FPS, and Ultra drops to 51 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less suitable for smooth gameplay. High at 64 FPS just barely clears this barrier, while Medium at 73 FPS provides a more comfortable margin. For 4K users, Medium is the recommended preset, offering 73 FPS average with a minimum of 62 FPS and maximum of 84 FPS. This combination of smooth average performance and acceptable minimums makes it the safest choice.

If visual fidelity is paramount at 4K, High at 64 FPS is viable but leaves minimal headroom for frame time spikes. The measured data shows no minimum FPS for High settings, but the average of 64 suggests occasional dips below 60 could occur. Low at 87 FPS offers the highest performance but sacrifices graphical quality. The recommendation hierarchy for 4K is Medium first, then High for those prioritizing visuals, with Ultra reserved for static scenes rather than active gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2380 out of 2991 tested combinations places this pairing in the 20th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the combined capabilities of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the Arc B570 in To The Core specifically. The CPU's strong performance in general benchmarks does not fully compensate for the GPU's mid-range position in this game.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D achieves an average benchmark score of 33079 across all tests, ranking in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at 33089 (0% delta), Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33089 (0% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091 (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201 with a deltaPct of -0.4, meaning the 7800X3D is slightly behind this particular rival.

The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (0.1% delta), Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (-0.1% delta), and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (0.4% delta). The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 with a -0.5% delta. These tight margins indicate the B570 is positioned within a competitive cluster of GPUs.

The combination's rank of 2380 out of 2991 suggests that To The Core does not particularly favor this pairing. The idle game genre typically has modest graphical requirements, so the GPU's mid-range position may not be the sole factor. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, while excellent for general workloads, may not provide significant advantages in this game compared to fewer-core processors. The 96 MB of shared L3 cache and 5.00 GHz boost clock are strong specifications, but their impact on an idle game's frame rate appears limited based on the overall ranking.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 191, with a minimum of 162 and maximum of 219.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable with this combination?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset produces an average FPS of 51, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered minimum for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582, resulting in a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the A750 is marginally faster in overall benchmarks.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz and a base clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest FPS drop when moving from Low to Ultra?

A: At 4K, the drop from Low (87 FPS) to Ultra (51 FPS) is 36 FPS. At 1440p, the drop is 63 FPS (152 to 89), and at 1080p, the drop is 92 FPS (225 to 133).

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth through a 160-bit bus with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a clear progression across settings. Low settings deliver an average FPS of 225, which is the highest recorded for this combination. Medium settings reduce this to 191 FPS, with a minimum of 162 and maximum of 219. High settings produce 165 FPS average, while Ultra settings yield 133 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 92 FPS, representing a 41% reduction in performance when enabling the highest visual quality.

The 2560x1440 results follow a similar pattern but with lower absolute values. Low settings achieve 152 FPS average, Medium settings reach 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 and maximum of 147, High settings deliver 111 FPS, and Ultra settings provide 89 FPS. The total spread is 63 FPS, with Ultra running at 59% of the Low setting's performance.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings produce 87 FPS average, Medium settings achieve 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 and maximum of 84, High settings deliver 64 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 51 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 36 FPS, representing a 41% reduction, consistent with the 1080p scaling.

The Medium settings provide the only complete dataset with minimum and maximum FPS measurements at all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 162 to 219 FPS, giving a spread of 57 FPS. At 1440p, the range narrows to 109 to 147 FPS, a spread of 38 FPS. At 4K, the range is 62 to 84 FPS, a spread of 22 FPS. This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that frame time consistency improves as the GPU becomes more uniformly loaded.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The 120 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide substantial general-purpose performance. The processor includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 16817, while the single-core score is 1713. Geekbench results show 15610 for multicore and 2426 for single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 34293, with a single-thread score of 3759. These numbers place the CPU in the 83rd percentile of all processors.

The CPU's role in To The Core appears secondary to the GPU, based on the measured FPS data. At 1080p Low settings, the 225 FPS average suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames quickly, but the dramatic drops at 4K indicate the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The 8 cores and 16 threads are likely more than sufficient for this idle game, which typically has modest CPU requirements.

The 96 MB of L3 cache, a hallmark of the 3D V-Cache design, may help with game logic and asset streaming, but its impact is not directly measurable from the FPS data. The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores, including the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, all score within 0.4% of the 7800X3D, suggesting that CPU choice among these options would have minimal impact on To The Core performance.

The combination of this high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU creates a system where the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions above 1080p. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance allows the GPU to reach its maximum output, as evidenced by the 225 FPS Low setting result. However, the GPU's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth constrain performance as resolution increases, resulting in the 4K Ultra result of 51 FPS. The data suggests that users with this CPU should consider pairing it with a more powerful GPU if 4K Ultra gaming is a priority, though for 1080p and 1440p play, this combination provides smooth frame rates across all settings.