To The Core

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for To The Core shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop reveals where the bottleneck sits. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo delivers 146.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p Ultra drops that to 98.4 FPS, a reduction of 48.1 FPS or roughly 33%. The jump to 4K Ultra further reduces performance to 56.9 FPS, which is 89.6 FPS below the 1080p result and represents a 61% loss from the starting point.

This scaling pattern is instructive. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs about one-third of the frame rate, while the transition from 1440p to 4K costs another 42%. The fact that the 4K Ultra result (56.9 FPS) is still playable suggests the GPU is handling the load, but the steep drop indicates the Intel Arc B580 is becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 1080p results, by contrast, show a very different story.

At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 255.4 FPS. The 1080p Medium result is 215.3 FPS, and 1080p High is 187.5 FPS. These numbers are all well above 144Hz refresh rates, meaning the CPU has headroom to feed the GPU. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 108.9 FPS, which is substantial. But the more telling comparison is the resolution scaling at the same settings.

Looking at High settings specifically, the frame rate drops from 187.5 FPS at 1080p to 125.3 FPS at 1440p, then to 68.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is only 36% of the 1080p figure. This pattern—where the 1440p to 4K drop is proportionally larger than the 1080p to 1440p drop—indicates that the GPU's rendering throughput is the primary constraint at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to keep the Arc B580 well fed, as evidenced by the high frame rates.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution decreases. At 4K, the difference between Low (94.9 FPS) and Ultra (56.9 FPS) is 38 FPS. At 1080p, that same Low-to-Ultra gap is 108.9 FPS. This widening gap at lower resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU that becomes less compute-bound as resolution drops, allowing settings to have a larger relative impact. The Arc B580 with its 2560 shading units and 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance is clearly the dominant factor in determining frame rates at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1379th out of 1756 tested combos for To The Core. That places it in the 78th percentile of all combos tested, meaning roughly 78% of combinations deliver better performance in this game. The rank is based on measured data, not theoretical estimates.

The CPU's individual benchmark scores provide context for this ranking. The Core i5-12400F achieves a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 19221. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19210 (a 0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, which scores 19364 (a -0.7% delta). The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 19167 (0.3% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 (1.3% delta). These deltas are all within 1.3% of each other, indicating the 12400F is firmly in the middle of a tight performance cluster.

The GPU's individual ranking is lower. The Arc B580 sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 760M at 22999 (0.1% delta), the NVIDIA P106-100 at 22950 (0.3% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at 23181 (-0.7% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile at 22729 (1.3% delta). Again, the deltas are small, but the GPU's 66th percentile is notably lower than the CPU's 77th percentile.

The combination's 78th percentile rank in To The Core is higher than the GPU's individual 66th percentile would suggest. This discrepancy indicates that the game is not purely GPU-bound across all settings and resolutions. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo delivers 255.4 FPS, which is an excellent result. But the 4K Ultra result of 56.9 FPS drags the overall ranking down. The combo's rank of 1379 out of 1756 suggests that while the pairing is competent, there are many faster combinations in the database for this particular title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in To The Core?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 255.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average FPS of 56.9, which is the lowest measured result across all tested configurations.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra?

A: The difference is 108.9 FPS. The combo achieves 255.4 FPS at 1080p Low and 146.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for To The Core?

A: It ranks 1379th out of 1756 tested combos, placing it in the 78th percentile of all combinations.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs tested in the database.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B580 ranks in the 66th percentile among all GPUs tested in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four resolutions and four settings levels, yielding twelve distinct data points. At 1080p, the results are: Low 255.4 FPS, Medium 215.3 FPS, High 187.5 FPS, and Ultra 146.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with each settings tier costing roughly 30-40 FPS. The step from Medium to High costs 27.8 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 41 FPS.

At 1440p, the results are: Low 168.8 FPS, Medium 142.2 FPS, High 125.3 FPS, and Ultra 98.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 26.6 FPS, from Medium to High is 16.9 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 26.9 FPS. The 1440p results are consistently lower than the 1080p results by roughly 50-70 FPS, depending on the settings tier. The smallest gap is at Ultra (48.1 FPS difference), and the largest gap is at Low (86.6 FPS difference).

At 4K, the results are: Low 94.9 FPS, Medium 80.9 FPS, High 68.4 FPS, and Ultra 56.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 14 FPS, from Medium to High is 12.5 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 11.5 FPS. The 4K results show a more compressed range than the lower resolutions—the spread from Low to Ultra is only 38 FPS, compared to 108.9 FPS at 1080p and 70.4 FPS at 1440p.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings reveals the impact of pixel count. At Low settings, the 4K result (94.9 FPS) is 56% of the 1080p result (255.4 FPS). At Medium settings, the 4K result (80.9 FPS) is 38% of the 1080p result (215.3 FPS). At High settings, the 4K result (68.4 FPS) is 36% of the 1080p result (187.5 FPS). At Ultra settings, the 4K result (56.9 FPS) is 39% of the 1080p result (146.5 FPS). The consistency of these percentages across Medium, High, and Ultra settings indicates a predictable scaling behavior.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings tier offers the best experience. At 1080p, all four settings tiers produce frame rates above 146 FPS, meaning even Ultra settings deliver a smooth experience on high-refresh displays. The 1080p Ultra result of 146.5 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold and also exceeds 120 FPS, making it viable for most gaming displays. For users with 144Hz monitors, 1080p High at 187.5 FPS or 1080p Medium at 215.3 FPS provide additional headroom.

At 1440p, the situation changes. Ultra settings produce 98.4 FPS, which is still above 60 but below 100. High settings at 125.3 FPS offer a better balance, staying above 120 FPS. Medium settings at 142.2 FPS and Low at 168.8 FPS provide even more margin. For 1440p displays, High settings appear to be the sweet spot, delivering 125.3 FPS while maintaining visual quality. Users prioritizing frame rate over visuals could opt for Medium at 142.2 FPS.

At 4K, the data suggests that Ultra settings are not ideal. The 56.9 FPS result is below 60, which may cause noticeable stutter on some displays. High settings at 68.4 FPS provide a small but meaningful improvement, while Medium at 80.9 FPS offers a more comfortable margin above 60. Low settings at 94.9 FPS are the only 4K configuration that approaches triple-digit frame rates. For 4K gaming, Medium settings at 80.9 FPS represent the best compromise between visual fidelity and smoothness, while Low settings at 94.9 FPS are recommended for users who prioritize frame rate above all else.

The overall recommendation is to match settings to the display's refresh rate. For 1080p displays, Ultra is usable. For 1440p, High is the optimal tier. For 4K, Medium or Low is recommended. The data consistently shows that the combo can maintain playable frame rates at all tested configurations, but the margin of safety narrows considerably at 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 watts. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with PCIe Gen 5 connectivity providing 20 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 12400F shows a clear scaling pattern from single-thread to multi-thread workloads. The 3DMark single-thread score is 909, which rises to 1699 for 2 threads, 3067 for 4 threads, 4779 for 8 threads, and 5895 for 16 threads. The max-threads score of 5912 is barely above the 16-thread score, indicating that the 12-thread configuration is fully utilized. The Cinebench R23 scores of 2332 (single-core) and 16518 (multi-core) show a 7.1x scaling factor, which is typical for a six-core part with hyperthreading.

For To The Core, the CPU's role is primarily to keep the GPU fed with data. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (255.4 FPS) suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The 12400F's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 18 MB of L3 cache provide sufficient single-thread performance for game logic and draw call processing. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with the GPU's 66th percentile, suggests that the 12400F is capable of driving the Arc B580 to its full potential in this title.

The CPU's nearest rivals reinforce its positioning. The Intel Core i7-8700K, a 2017 flagship, scores 19210 (0.1% behind), while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 19364 (a -0.7% delta, meaning the 12400F is behind). The AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 (1.3% behind). These small deltas indicate that the 12400F's performance is well-established and consistent. The CPU's 65W TDP and active production status make it a viable modern choice, though the locked multiplier prevents overclocking. The launch MSRP is $174.