To The Core

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2750 out of 2991 tested combos in To The Core, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This is a decisive result: the combination lands in the lowest percentile tier for this title, and the primary reason is not the 16-core CPU but the integrated-class GPU. The Ryzen 9 5950X is a high-end desktop processor from 2020, while the Arc B370 is a 2026 integrated graphics solution with a 25 W TDP. The data shows a massive capability gap between the two components, and the benchmark results reflect that imbalance clearly.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2750 out of 2991 puts this pairing in the bottom tier of tested configurations for To The Core. To contextualize, the Arc B370 alone sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, delta -0.2%), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, delta -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, delta -0.7%). The Arc B370 is actually 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168), but that is small consolation when the GPU is competing with hardware from over a decade ago.

The CPU, by contrast, is a top-tier part. The Ryzen 9 5950X sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 51947. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (score 52073, delta -0.2%), the AMD EPYC 8124P (score 52121, delta -0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-14700 (score 52301, delta -0.7%). The Ryzen 9 is actually 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900F (score 51730). In raw CPU performance, this processor is a heavyweight. But in To The Core, the GPU bottleneck negates that advantage, dragging the overall combo rank down to nearly the bottom of the list.

What this means practically is that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing. The data shows that 91% of all CPUs perform worse than the 5950X, while 95% of all GPUs perform better than the Arc B370. The combo rank reflects the GPU's weakness, not the CPU's strength. If you are looking at this combination for To The Core, the ranking tells you that the experience will be constrained by graphics processing, not by the processor.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is built on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a Panther Lake chip, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The memory configuration is "System Shared" across size, type, and bus width, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." This is an integrated GPU (IGP) with a 25 W TDP, no power connectors, and a slot width of IGP, meaning it draws from the system's shared memory rather than dedicated VRAM.

The graphics core has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation pipelines. It also includes 10 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. Floating point performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 and 12.29 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). In terms of API support, it handles DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In To The Core, the GPU's role is decisive. At 1080p Ultra settings, the combo achieves 78 FPS average. Drop to Low settings at the same resolution and it hits 132 FPS. That spread of 54 FPS between Ultra and Low at 1080p shows that the GPU is heavily taxed by higher graphical settings. The integrated nature of the memory means performance is tied to system RAM speed and capacity, which is why the "System Dependent" bandwidth matters. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 confirms this is a low-end graphics solution, and the 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs reinforces that this is not a part designed for demanding titles.

For To The Core, an idle game, the GPU can handle the load at lower settings, but the data shows diminishing returns quickly as settings rise. The 25 W TDP limits sustained performance, and the shared memory architecture can cause stutter if the system RAM is slow or overtaxed. The benchmark results at Medium settings show a min FPS of 37 at 4K, which is below the 30 FPS floor for playability at Ultra. This is a GPU that gives you playable frame rates at 1080p Low to Medium, but struggles beyond that.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a clear story about the limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 97 at 1080p to 65 at 1440p to 37 at 4K. That is a 62% drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings. At Low settings, the drop is from 132 at 1080p to 89 at 1440p to 51 at 4K, a 61% reduction. The consistency of this percentage drop across settings indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck — if the CPU were limiting, the scaling would flatten out at higher resolutions as the GPU becomes the constraint, but here the GPU is always the constraint.

Look at the Medium settings data with min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 112 FPS with a min of 95 and max of 129. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 75 FPS with a min of 64 and max of 87. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 43 FPS with a min of 37 and max of 50. The min FPS values show that even the "floor" performance scales down proportionally with resolution. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 37 FPS (33%), and the gap between 1440p and 4K is 32 FPS (43%). The scaling is not perfectly linear, but it is consistently steep.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. The Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 26017 and single-core is 1614. For an idle game like To The Core, the CPU is far more than sufficient. The fact that FPS drops by roughly 60% from 1080p to 4K across all settings proves the GPU is the limiting factor. If the CPU were the issue, you would see FPS plateau at higher resolutions, but the data shows no such plateau.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings hit 132 FPS average, Medium hits 112 FPS (min 95, max 129), High hits 97 FPS, and Ultra hits 78 FPS. This is a smooth experience for an idle game, with even Ultra staying well above 60 FPS. The 132 FPS at Low is nearly double the 78 FPS at Ultra, showing that the GPU is sensitive to settings changes even at the lowest resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the averages drop significantly. Low settings produce 89 FPS, Medium produces 75 FPS (min 64, max 87), High produces 65 FPS, and Ultra produces 53 FPS. All of these are still playable, but Ultra dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The 64 FPS minimum at Medium suggests that there are moments of noticeable slowdown, though the average stays respectable.

At 4K, the results are mixed. Low settings hit 51 FPS, Medium hits 43 FPS (min 37, max 50), High hits 37 FPS, and Ultra hits 30 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is exactly at the 30 FPS baseline, which is often considered the minimum for playability. The Medium setting's minimum of 37 FPS indicates that even at lower settings, there are dips below the average. The 30 FPS at Ultra and 37 FPS at High are marginal experiences. For a game like To The Core, which is an idle genre title, these frame rates may be acceptable, but they are not comfortable.

The takeaway from the breakdown is that this combo is best used at 1080p, where even Ultra settings stay above 75 FPS. At 1440p, stick to Medium or Low for a consistent experience. At 4K, you are limited to Low settings for a playable frame rate, and even then, the average of 51 FPS is not smooth by modern standards.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo good enough for 4K gaming in To The Core?*

A: At 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 30 FPS average, which is the bare minimum for playability. At 4K Low, it reaches 51 FPS. The data shows that 4K is only viable at Low or Medium settings, with Medium averaging 43 FPS and dipping to 37 FPS minimum.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, which is 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a bottleneck for the Arc B370 in this game?

A: No. The Ryzen 9 5950X ranks at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 51947. The GPU ranks at the 5th percentile. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop of about 60%, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What settings should I use at 1440p for a smooth experience?

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce 89 FPS, Medium produces 75 FPS (min 64), High produces 65 FPS, and Ultra produces 53 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, use Low or Medium settings. High and Ultra will dip below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X scores 26017 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900F (51730 avg) and 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073 avg). Its PassMark multi-thread score is 45424.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 1080p Ultra, it achieves 78 FPS average. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 53 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 30 FPS. Ultra settings are only comfortable at 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It is manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process with 8,300 million transistors and a die size of 2x 74 mm². The base clock is 3.40 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 4.90 GHz. The CPU has a 105 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 interface and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

In terms of cache, the 5950X has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. It supports ECC memory, which is a server-class feature. The CPU was released on November 4, 2020, with a launch MSRP of $799. Its benchmark results are strong across the board: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 26017, single-core scores 1614, Geekbench multi-core scores 15233, and single-core scores 2083. The PassMark multi-thread score is 45424, and the single-thread score is 3470.

For To The Core, an idle game, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, UI updates, and background processes. The 16 cores and 32 threads are overkill for this title, but the high boost clock of 4.90 GHz ensures snappy single-threaded performance, which is what most games rely on. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms 91% of tested processors, and its nearest rivals are all within 1% of its average score. The Intel Core i7-14700 is 0.7% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 8124P is 0.3% behind.

The data from the measured FPS shows that the CPU is never the bottleneck. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent across all settings, which is the signature of a GPU-limited scenario. If the CPU were the issue, you would see lower FPS at 1080p with less drop at higher resolutions. Instead, the 5950X provides ample headroom, allowing the Arc B370 to be the sole limiting factor. For an idle game, this CPU is more than adequate, and the combo's poor rank is entirely attributable to the GPU's 5th percentile performance.