Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly specific performance profile when running Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The recorded data shows a system that is entirely playable at the standard 1080p resolution, but which scales down in capability as the resolution increases. The measurements indicate a clear hierarchy of performance across the four tested presets, with the frame rate dropping significantly as graphical fidelity demands rise.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combination are organized by resolution and settings, providing a complete picture of its capabilities. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably across the board. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 156 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 125 FPS, with recorded minimums of 106 FPS and maximums of 144 FPS. High settings yield an average of 78 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains a solid average of 74 FPS. This demonstrates that at 1080p, the system has significant headroom, even for high-refresh-rate displays at the lower presets.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but begins to show the strain of increased pixel count. The Low preset produces an average of 112 FPS. Medium settings deliver an average of 90 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 0. The High preset drops to an average of 56 FPS. The Ultra preset is where the system starts to struggle, managing an average of only 53 FPS. This resolution is the boundary where the system transitions from high performance to merely adequate.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of this hardware become apparent. The Low settings preset is the only option that maintains a playable frame rate, with an average of 70 FPS. The Medium preset drops to an average of 56 FPS, with minimums of 48 FPS and maximums of 65 FPS. Both High and Ultra presets fall below the playable threshold, with averages of 35 FPS and 34 FPS, respectively. The data shows a dramatic performance cliff between the Low and Medium presets at this resolution, indicating that the hardware cannot sustain high graphical loads at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding the division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the Intel Arc B390 is crucial for interpreting these results. The scaling of frame rates across resolutions points directly to the GPU being the primary bottleneck at higher settings. When comparing the 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 results for the Medium preset, the average frame rate drops from 125 FPS to 90 FPS. This 28% reduction is a direct result of the GPU having to process significantly more pixels, which is a clear sign of GPU-bound performance.

The performance collapse at 3840x2160 further confirms this. The transition from a 56 FPS average at High settings on 1440p to a 35 FPS average at High settings on 4K represents a 37.5% decrease in performance. A system bottlenecked by the CPU would not show such dramatic scaling with resolution, as the CPU workload remains relatively constant. Therefore, the data strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor in this configuration.

The role of the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate of 156 FPS is exceptionally high, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5600F has the processing power to feed frames well beyond the GPU's typical capabilities at higher settings. The CPU is also responsible for maintaining minimum frame rates, as seen in the 106 FPS minimum at 1080p Medium. These minimums are high enough to suggest that the CPU is not causing any stuttering or frame-time spikes that would detract from the experience. In essence, the CPU provides a solid foundation, but the GPU dictates the overall performance ceiling in this pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, which helps contextualize their individual performance levels.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, has an almost identical average score of 36938, with a delta of 0%. This indicates that, in a system where the GPU is the bottleneck, swapping between these two CPUs would likely result in virtually identical frame rates. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D shows a score of 37018, a negligible difference of -0.2%, and would also behave nearly the same. Finally, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core i9-12900T also fall within a very tight performance band, with scores of 37093 and 37112, respectively. For this game, these CPUs would offer no perceivable difference in performance.

The Intel Arc B390, on the other hand, has a very low average benchmark score of 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts. The GeForce GT 520MX has a score of 1463, which is 1.3% lower. The GeForce 800M scores 1460, a 1.5% difference. The GeForce GT 625 OEM is at 1446, and the GeForce GT 710 is at 1443. These alternatives all deliver similar raw compute performance, which means they would provide a comparable experience in Inside, likely struggling with the same resolutions and presets as the Arc B390.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall ranking for this specific combination is notably low. The data shows that this combo ranks 3296 out of 3716 total tested combinations in the database for Inside. This placement in the 11th percentile of all tested systems underscores that, while the game is playable under certain conditions, this hardware is far from powerful in the broader context of available components. The rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU's low performance, as the CPU is a much more capable part. The high percentile ranking of the CPU (85th percentile) does not compensate for the GPU's 9th percentile score for gaming performance. This pairing is an example of a strong CPU being held back by a weak integrated or entry-level GPU.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Inside is definitively answered by the recorded data. The system is capable of running the game, but the experience varies greatly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with all presets. The verdict data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable, with the Ultra preset providing an average of 74 FPS. This makes 1080p the ideal resolution for this system, allowing for the game to be played at its maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears the 60 FPS threshold, but with fewer options. The playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium providing a 90 FPS average. The High and Ultra presets both fall below the 60 FPS target, with averages of 56 FPS and 53 FPS. This resolution offers a good balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, making it a viable choice for players who prioritize higher resolution over maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the system barely remains playable. The only setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold is Low, which provides a 70 FPS average. All other settings at this resolution are not playable, with averages ranging from 34 FPS to 56 FPS. This resolution is only recommended for players who are willing to use the lowest graphical preset to achieve a smooth frame rate.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but only with the Low settings preset. The recorded data shows an average frame rate of 70 FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440. It delivers an average frame rate of 90 FPS, while the High preset drops to 56 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 1080p with High settings?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p High, the system achieves 78 FPS. The low average benchmark score of the Intel Arc B390, in the 9th percentile, suggests it is the bottleneck, as the CPU is much more powerful and is not likely to be holding back performance.

Q: How does the performance at 1080p Medium compare to 1440p Medium?

A: The average frame rate drops from 125 FPS at 1920x1080 to 90 FPS at 2560x1440. This 28% reduction demonstrates the performance cost of moving to a higher resolution with the same graphical settings.

Q: Are there other CPUs that perform similarly to the Ryzen 5 5600F in this system?

A: Yes, the database lists the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 as its nearest rival, with a nearly identical average benchmark score and a 0% delta. Several other CPUs, including the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, also fall within a negligible performance difference of -0.5% and would behave similarly.

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this system compared to all others?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 3296th out of 3716 tested combinations in the database for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

The following settings represent the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold for each resolution.

• 3840x2160: Low settings, with an average frame rate of 70 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Medium settings, with an average frame rate of 90 FPS.
• 1920x1080: Ultra settings, with an average frame rate of 74 FPS.