Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks near the bottom of the database for Inside, placing 3422nd out of 3716 tested combos. This puts the pair in the bottom 8 percent of all systems measured, which is a low standing, yet the game itself is light enough that this ranking does not translate into a poor experience. The data shows that this combo can run Inside at 1080p with maximum settings while maintaining an average above 60 FPS, and even at 4K, a playable result is achievable with reduced settings. The pairing is heavily constrained by the Intel Arc B370, an integrated graphics solution whose benchmark percentile sits at just 5 percent of all GPUs, but the CPU is a mid-range part with a 73rd percentile ranking, so the overall outcome is a system that is far more capable than its raw rank suggests.

How This Combo Ranks

The 3422nd rank out of 3716 combos indicates that, in the broader database, this hardware pairing falls into the lower tier of systems tested. However, Inside is a Puzzle Platformer from 2016, and its demands are modest compared to modern titles. The recorded data shows that even with the GPU sitting in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, the system manages to deliver playable frame rates at multiple resolutions and settings. This is a case where the game's age and optimization work in favor of the hardware, allowing a low-ranked combo to clear the 60 FPS threshold in several configurations.

The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, brings a strong foundation with its 6 cores and 12 threads, and its benchmark results support this. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 16429, while its single-core score is 2319. These numbers place it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, meaning it is a solid processor for everyday gaming. The GPU, by contrast, is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370, with its 1280 shading units and 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance, produces a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, which is extremely low. The combination of a strong CPU and a weak GPU creates a system where the graphics card dictates the ceiling for performance in Inside.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 show that its processing power is closely matched by several other CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average score of 19617, which is 0.1 percent lower than the Ryzen 5 5500's average of 19593. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, a 0.4 percent difference, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF sits at 19723, 0.7 percent higher. The Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.5 percent below with a score of 19499. These deltas are all under one percent, meaning any of these processors would behave nearly identically in Inside, and the choice between them would not meaningfully change frame rates.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370's nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, just 0.2 percent higher, while the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a 0.5 percent edge. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7 percent higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4 percent lower. The Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184, so users upgrading from any of these older GPUs would see virtually no difference in performance. This cluster of GPUs represents the performance tier that the Arc B370 belongs to, and in Inside, the frame rates would be similar across all of them.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU is the dominant factor in this combo for Inside, and the scaling between resolutions and presets confirms this. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 141 FPS, but dropping to 1080p Ultra reduces that to 67 FPS, a 52 percent decrease from the Low preset. This is a stark illustration of how much the GPU struggles with increased graphical load. The CPU, meanwhile, is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 141 FPS is high enough that the Ryzen 5 5500's single-thread performance is sufficient, and the game does not push the processor to its limits. The 3DMark single-thread score of 836 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3058 suggest that the CPU has ample headroom for a game of this age.

Resolution scaling further emphasizes the GPU's role. Moving from 1080p Ultra at 67 FPS to 1440p Ultra at 48 FPS is a 28 percent drop, and then to 4K Ultra at 30 FPS is another 37.5 percent drop. This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the number of pixels to render grows faster than the GPU's ability to process them. The CPU's performance is consistent across these resolutions, as its workload does not scale with pixel count in the same way. The measured data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution; instead, the Intel Arc B370's low pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s cap the system's output.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside, and it does so comfortably at 1080p. The verdict by resolution shows that at 1920x1080, all four settings, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 67 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low and Medium, with Medium delivering 81 FPS as the best playable option. At 3840x2160, only Low clears the 60 FPS bar, with an average of 64 FPS. The 60 FPS threshold is the standard for playability in the database, and this system meets it at every resolution, though the settings have to be reduced as resolution increases.

The 4K result is the most fragile. At 4K Low, the system averages 64 FPS, which is just 4 FPS above the threshold. Any additional background load or a more demanding scene could push it below 60. The 1440p Medium result is more comfortable, at 81 FPS, and 1080p Ultra is the most stable, with 67 FPS and a clear margin. For users who prioritize smooth gameplay, 1080p with Ultra settings is the recommended configuration, as it delivers the full visual experience without dropping below the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system's performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 141 FPS, the highest recorded for this combo. Medium averages 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 and a maximum of 130. High averages 70 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 74 FPS, which is significant, but every setting at this resolution stays well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the numbers drop as expected. Low averages 101 FPS, Medium averages 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 and a maximum of 93, High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 48 FPS. The drop from Low to High is 50 FPS, and High and Ultra both fall below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the performance is further reduced. Low averages 64 FPS, Medium averages 51 FPS with a minimum of 43 and a maximum of 59, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The 4K Medium result is notable for its min and max spread, showing that the frame rate can fluctuate between 43 and 59 FPS, which means it does not consistently hold 60 FPS. The minimum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings, so the variability at other settings is not captured, but the averages speak to the system's overall capability.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 67 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it provides the highest visual quality available in the game. Since all four presets are playable at this resolution, there is no reason to compromise on visuals. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is the clear choice for a smooth and detailed experience.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, with an average of 81 FPS. High and Ultra both fall below 60 FPS, at 51 and 48 FPS respectively, so Medium is the highest quality option that maintains playability. The 81 FPS average gives a comfortable margin above the threshold, and the minimum of 69 FPS recorded at this setting ensures that even the worst-case frame rate stays above 60. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an average of 64 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that clears 60 FPS, and the margin is slim. The Medium preset at 51 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS, is not playable by the database's standard, so users at 4K must accept Low settings to maintain a consistent frame rate. The system performs best at 1080p, where it can run the game at maximum settings, and it remains a viable option at 1440p and 4K with reduced settings.