Inside

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Intel Arc B390 running Inside shows a clear performance hierarchy across the three resolutions tested. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers an average of 70 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 56 FPS average with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65, placing it just below playable. High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS, both falling well short of smooth performance. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 14 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 21 FPS, indicating that each step up in quality carries a substantial cost at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves considerably. Low runs at 112 FPS average, Medium at 90 FPS with a minimum of 76 and a maximum of 103, High at 56 FPS, and Ultra at 53 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one at 1440p that provides both a high average and a minimum above 60, as its 76 FPS floor keeps the experience stable. High and Ultra both sit below the playable threshold, with High at 56 and Ultra at 53. The difference between Low and Medium is 22 FPS, while Medium to High represents a 34 FPS drop, the largest single-step decline in this resolution.

At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 60 FPS. Low runs at 156 FPS average, Medium at 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 144, High at 78 FPS, and Ultra at 74 FPS. The Medium preset shows the strongest consistency, with its 106 FPS minimum still well above the playable mark. High and Ultra are nearly identical, separated by only 4 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p is notable: Low jumps from 112 to 156 FPS, a 44 FPS gain, while Medium goes from 90 to 125 FPS, a 35 FPS gain. High improves from 56 to 78 FPS, and Ultra from 53 to 74 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database's tested combinations for Inside, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 3296 out of 3716 total combos. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking, roughly in the 11th percentile of all tested systems. The rank reflects the combination's overall capability across all measured settings, not just the best-case scenario. While the system can run Inside smoothly at 1080p on all presets and at 1440p on Low and Medium, the 4K results are limited, which drags the overall rank down relative to systems that handle higher resolutions with more headroom.

The percentile position suggests that the Arc B390's modest GPU performance is the primary constraint. The CPU, by contrast, sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating a strong processor that is paired with a GPU that ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. This mismatch is reflected in the measured results: the CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU limits the system's ability to push higher resolutions and settings. The rank of 3296 out of 3716 means that approximately 88% of tested combos perform better in this game, which is consistent with a GPU that is positioned near the bottom of the performance spectrum.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D in the database are all very close in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, which is 0.2% lower than the 5500X3D's 37018. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938, 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.3% higher. In practical terms, these four processors would deliver almost identical frame rates in Inside when paired with the same GPU, as their performance differences are within a fraction of a percent. For the 5500X3D, any of these CPUs would be a direct substitute in terms of gameplay experience.

For the Intel Arc B390, the nearest rivals are all NVIDIA GPUs with very low scores. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower than the Arc B390's 1482. The GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% lower. The GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% lower, and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% lower. These GPUs are all in the same performance tier, meaning that swapping the Arc B390 for any of these would produce nearly identical FPS in Inside. The differences are small enough that the gameplay experience would be indistinguishable across these four GPUs. A user with any of these rival GPUs would see similar performance at each resolution and preset combination.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this system can run Inside at 60 FPS or above under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the threshold: Low averages 156 FPS, Medium averages 125 FPS, High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. This means that at 1080p, the user has full freedom to choose any quality level and still maintain smooth gameplay. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with averages of 112 FPS and 90 FPS respectively. High and Ultra fall short at 56 FPS and 53 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 70 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS, with averages of 56, 35, and 34 FPS.

The verdict is straightforward: this PC can run Inside smoothly at 1080p on all presets, at 1440p on Low or Medium, and at 4K only on Low. The system is not capable of maintaining 60 FPS at 1440p High or Ultra, nor at 4K Medium or above. For users targeting 1080p, the system is fully adequate. For 1440p, the user must accept Medium or lower. For 4K, the user must use Low settings to stay above the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this combination. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 in the database's average benchmark, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Arc B390 scores 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This substantial gap indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor across all resolutions and presets. The CPU has far more performance headroom than the GPU can utilize, so the frame rates are dictated almost entirely by the GPU's rendering capability.

Examining the scaling between resolutions confirms this. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p drops the average from 156 to 112 FPS, a 28% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K drops it from 112 to 70 FPS, a 38% reduction. At Medium, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is from 125 to 90 FPS, a 28% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K it drops to 56 FPS, a 38% reduction. This consistent pattern, where each resolution step reduces performance by roughly the same proportion regardless of preset, is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's role is constant across these settings; it is not the source of the frame rate variation.

The preset scaling further confirms this. At 1080p, Low to Medium costs 31 FPS, Medium to High costs 47 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 4 FPS. The small difference between High and Ultra suggests that Ultra adds little additional rendering load beyond High, while the jump from Medium to High is the most demanding step. At 1440p, Low to Medium costs 22 FPS, Medium to High costs 34 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 3 FPS. The same pattern holds at 4K: Low to Medium costs 14 FPS, Medium to High costs 21 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 1 FPS. The CPU is not affecting these relationships; the GPU's pixel throughput determines how each preset and resolution combination translates into FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 70 FPS. This is the only playable option at 4K. The next step up, Medium, averages 56 FPS and falls below the threshold, so users who prioritize visual quality at 4K must accept the drop below 60 FPS or stick with Low.

At 2560x1440, the best settings that remain playable are Medium, which averages 90 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Low is also playable at 112 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still maintaining a 30 FPS buffer over the minimum requirement. High and Ultra are not recommended at this resolution, as they average 56 and 53 FPS respectively.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 74 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and it still clears the 60 FPS mark by 14 FPS. High averages 78 FPS and is nearly identical in performance, but Ultra provides the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. Medium averages 125 FPS for users who want extra headroom, and Low runs at 156 FPS for maximum frame rates, but Ultra is the optimal choice for quality at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 74, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p, with an average of 90 FPS and a minimum of 76 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combination?

A: Only at Low settings. The 4K Low preset averages 70 FPS. Medium drops to 56 FPS, High to 35 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in the database's benchmark. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX is 1.3% lower, the GeForce 800M is 1.5% lower, the GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5% lower, and the GeForce GT 710 is 2.7% lower.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D compare to the Ryzen 5 5600F?

A: The 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018, while the 5600F scores 36945. The 5600F is 0.2% lower, meaning the two processors perform essentially identically.

Q: What is the best preset for 1920x1080 if the user wants maximum quality?

A: Ultra is the best choice at 1080p, as it averages 74 FPS. It is the most demanding preset that still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.