Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, a game that is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The recorded data shows this combination is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the only meaningful caveat appearing at 4K with the Ultra preset. For a puzzle platformer where precise timing and atmospheric rendering matter, the performance headroom here is substantial.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo is effectively unchallenged. The Low preset produces an average of 234 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The Medium preset remains extremely fast at 216 FPS average, with a minimum of 184 FPS and a maximum of 249 FPS, indicating excellent frame pacing consistency. High settings drop the average to 136 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still holds a strong 129 FPS average. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, leaving massive headroom for background tasks or future driver changes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. Low settings deliver an average of 195 FPS, while Medium averages 156 FPS with a recorded minimum of 133 FPS and maximum of 180 FPS. High settings are still very fluid at 98 FPS average. The Ultra preset at this resolution is the standout result: it maintains an average of 93 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and makes 1440p Ultra a fully viable option for a high-refresh-rate display.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes slightly. Low settings produce an average of 123 FPS, and Medium settings hold an average of 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 113 FPS. High settings remain playable at 61 FPS average, which is just barely above the 60 FPS line. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 58 FPS average, which falls short of the playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset where the combo fails to clear 60 FPS, and even then, the deficit is only two frames per second, so the experience would still be largely smooth in practice.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Ryzen 5 3600 in the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17035. Its nearest rivals show how tightly grouped this segment is. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, which is 0.2% slower. The AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, which is 0.2% faster. The AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, also 0.2% slower. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, which is 0.2% faster. In practical terms, these differences are negligible, meaning any of these processors would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Inside when paired with the same GPU.

The Intel Arc B580 sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals are equally close. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, which is 0.2% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 0.6% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, which is 0.7% faster. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, which is 1% faster. Again, these margins are small enough that a user moving between these cards would see nearly identical performance in this specific game, though other titles with different API demands could diverge more noticeably.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at the same resolution average 61 FPS, so that is the maximum playable preset at 4K.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The recorded data shows an average of 216 FPS, with a minimum of 184 FPS and a maximum of 249 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck for the Arc B580 in this game?

A: Given that the combo reaches 234 FPS at 1080p Low and 195 FPS at 1440p Low, there is no evidence of a meaningful CPU bottleneck. The processor's single-thread score of 2124 in Cinebench R23 and its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest it has ample headroom for a game with relatively light physics and logic demands.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to an RTX 2080 in raw benchmark terms?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895, making the Arc B580 0.6% faster in the database's aggregate measurements. In Inside specifically, the difference would be imperceptible.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 93 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest quality preset tested, and it remains fully playable.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rates at maximum settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average is 129 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra, the average is 93 FPS. Both exceed 90 FPS, so a 120 Hz or 144 Hz display would be well utilized at 1080p, while a 90 Hz or 100 Hz display would be a better match for 1440p Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination as 2833 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. That places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, which is somewhat surprising given the high frame rates measured. The explanation lies in the nature of the game itself: Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer with modest graphical requirements, so even mid-range hardware from recent years can hit very high frame rates. The combo's rank reflects the fact that many other tested configurations, likely including newer and more expensive CPUs and GPUs, achieve even higher averages. However, the practical takeaway is that the rank is not indicative of a poor experience. The recorded data shows that this combo exceeds 60 FPS in 11 of the 12 tested settings and resolution combinations, with the single exception being 4K Ultra at 58 FPS. For the target audience of this game, the rank is largely irrelevant; the performance is smooth and consistent.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside without issue for the vast majority of use cases. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 129 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true, with Ultra averaging 93 FPS. At 3840x2160, three presets are playable: Low (123 FPS), Medium (98 FPS), and High (61 FPS). The Ultra preset at 4K is the only failure point, averaging 58 FPS, which is two frames short of the 60 FPS threshold. For a game of this type, where the action is slow-paced and methodical, even that 58 FPS figure would be playable in practice, but by the strict database standard, it does not qualify. For anyone with a 1080p or 1440p display, this combo delivers a flawless experience with maximum settings. For 4K users, dropping from Ultra to High costs only a minimal visual difference while restoring a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 129 FPS. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the heaviest preset leaves enormous headroom.

At 2560x1440, the best preset is also Ultra, averaging 93 FPS. This is the highest quality option tested, and it remains well above the playable threshold, making it the recommended choice for 1440p displays.

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is High, with an average of 61 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 58 FPS, so High is the optimal balance of visual quality and performance at 4K. Users who prioritize frame rate stability over a marginal visual upgrade can also consider Medium, which averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS, providing a significantly larger safety margin.