Inside

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 3422 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This puts it in the lower portion of the ranking table, meaning most other hardware pairings tested against this game deliver higher average frame rates. The rank reflects the overall capability of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the Intel Arc B370, and the recorded data suggests this is not a combo that will dominate demanding titles at high resolutions.

The CPU itself sits in the 71st percentile when compared against all processors in the database, which indicates a solid mid-range standing. Its average benchmark score of 17035 places it close to several other well-known parts, with deltas under 1% in either direction. This is useful context: the processor is not the bottleneck here, at least not in general compute terms. The GPU, however, sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database, a significant gap. The Arc B370 is an integrated-class part with a modest benchmark score of 1184, and that score drives the combo's overall ranking far more than the CPU does.

What this means for Inside is that the pairing's rank is heavily influenced by the graphics side. The game is not particularly demanding by modern standards, but the GPU's low percentile ranking still caps what the system can achieve. The measured frame rates confirm this pattern, as the combo manages playable results at lower presets but struggles when settings are pushed higher.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low. The measured average at this setting is 64 FPS. Medium drops to 51 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS. If the goal is a smooth experience at 4K, Low is the only viable option according to the recorded data.

At 2560x1440, the best preset that clears 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 81 FPS. Low runs at 101 FPS, which is smoother but visually less rich. High sits at 51 FPS, just under the playable threshold, and Ultra drops to 48 FPS. Medium is the sweet spot here, offering both a comfortable frame rate and better visual quality than Low.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra delivers 67 FPS, High delivers 70 FPS, Medium delivers 113 FPS, and Low delivers 141 FPS. The best preset at this resolution is Ultra, since it maintains 67 FPS while providing the highest visual fidelity. This is the only resolution where the combo can run the game at maximum settings without falling below the playable line.

The pattern is clear: as resolution scales down, the system gains enough headroom to handle higher presets. At 4K it can only manage Low, at 1440p it can manage Medium, and at 1080p it can manage Ultra.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant constraint for this game, particularly at higher resolutions. The Intel Arc B370 has a very low percentile ranking, and its measured benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 reflects a limited graphics workload capacity. The CPU, by contrast, scores well in general benchmarks, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045 and a single-core score of 2124.

Resolution scaling tells the story. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 64 FPS on Low to 32 FPS on High, a 50% reduction. At 2560x1440, the drop from Low to High is from 101 FPS to 51 FPS, again a halving. At 1920x1080, Low produces 141 FPS while High produces 70 FPS. In each case, the frame rate scales almost exactly with the settings level, which points to the GPU as the limiting factor. A CPU-bound scenario would show smaller frame rate differences between settings, especially at lower resolutions.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p. At this resolution, even Ultra settings produce 67 FPS, which suggests the processor can keep up with the game's demands when the GPU is not overwhelmed. The Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, and its passmark multi-thread score of 17700 indicates it can handle the game's logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck. The bottleneck appears when the GPU has to render more pixels at higher resolutions, which is why the frame rates drop so sharply at 1440p and 4K.

In short, the GPU determines the ceiling at every resolution, while the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid limiting performance at 1080p. At higher resolutions, the GPU's limited throughput becomes the primary factor separating playable from unplayable results.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is closely matched by several other processors. The Intel Core i7-1260P has an average score of 17007, just 0.2% lower than the Ryzen's 17035. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, also 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, 0.2% lower. All four rivals sit within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 5 3600, meaning any of them would behave nearly identically in this game, at least from a CPU perspective.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370's nearest rivals are all significantly older parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, 0.2% higher than the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. These deltas are small enough that any of these GPUs would produce nearly the same frame rates in Inside, though the Arc B370 supports modern APIs like DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, which could matter for other games.

If a user already owns any of these rival components, the performance in Inside would be effectively indistinguishable from the tested combo. The CPU rivals are all modern parts with similar compute scores, and the GPU rivals are all older parts with similar 3DMark results. None of them would push the system significantly higher or lower in the ranking for this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Inside at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 on Ultra is 67 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: Medium is the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with an average of 81 FPS. High and Ultra both fall below 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only on Low settings. The average at 3840x2160 on Low is 64 FPS. Medium drops to 51 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 17035 on average, while the Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, the AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998. All are within 0.2% of each other.

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

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168. The differences range from 0.2% to 1.4%.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p on Medium?

A: The average is 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 67 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo performs best, offering full visual quality at a playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the system can handle Low and Medium presets, with Medium averaging 81 FPS. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS, at 51 FPS and 48 FPS respectively. Players at this resolution should stick to Medium for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 64 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold, with averages of 51 FPS, 32 FPS, and 30 FPS. The GPU simply does not have enough throughput for higher settings at 4K.

The verdict is straightforward: the combo is fully playable at 1080p on all presets, playable at 1440p up to Medium, and playable at 4K only on Low. The game is not particularly demanding, but the Intel Arc B370's limited graphics performance is the defining factor in how far the settings can be pushed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded measurements are as follows. Low averages 64 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium averages 51 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 59 FPS. High averages 32 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Ultra averages 30 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 101 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium averages 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS. High averages 51 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Ultra averages 48 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 141 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium averages 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. High averages 70 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. Ultra averages 67 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded.

The Medium preset is the only one across all resolutions that includes minimum and maximum frame rate data, which provides a clearer picture of stability. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate never dips below 96 FPS, and at 1440p Medium it never dips below 69 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 43 FPS, which is below the playable threshold and confirms that this preset is not suitable for 4K.

The frame rate deltas between Low and Ultra at each resolution are substantial. At 4K, the spread is 34 FPS, from 64 FPS on Low to 30 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, the spread is 53 FPS, from 101 FPS to 48 FPS. At 1080p, the spread is 74 FPS, from 141 FPS to 67 FPS. These numbers reinforce the conclusion that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the settings scaling has a consistent and significant impact on performance at every resolution tested.