The output performance of residence times difference(RTD) fluxgate may vary under different driving conditions(driving currents and frequencies) and core materials. To optimize the RTD fluxgate and simplify its design process, an analytical model is employed to select the parameters and identify the effective factors that dominate the performance. The dynamic permeability parameters(Pi), which reflect the changes in the magnetization curve, are mathematically analyzed in detail. The linear variation functions of Pi in different driving conditions are fitted by using the dynamic arctangent hysteresis model. Consequently, the selection of driving conditions and core materials, which are assessed by comparing the experiment and simulation results,has an important role in achieving the optimal output performance of the RTD fluxgate. The output performance of residence times difference (RTD) fluxgate may vary under different driving conditions (driving currents and frequencies) and core materials. To optimize the RTD fluxgate and simplify its design process, an analytical model is employed to select the parameters and identify the effective factors that dominate the performance. The dynamic permeability parameters (Pi), which reflect the changes in the magnetization curve, are mathematically analyzed in detail. The linear variation functions of Pi in different driving conditions are fitted by using the dynamic arctangent hysteresis model. Consequently, the selection of driving conditions and core materials, which are assessed by comparing the experiment and simulation results, has an important role in achieving the optimal output performance of the RTD fluxgate.