Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a thoroughly capable experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016 that is far more demanding at 4K than its minimalist aesthetic suggests. Measured data indicates the pairing clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution tested, though the headroom varies dramatically between 1080p and 2160p. At 1920x1080, the system averages 114 FPS on the Ultra preset; at 3840x2160, the same preset drops to 52 FPS, forcing a reliance on Medium settings for a smooth frame rate. The following analysis breaks down the component roles, optimal settings, and performance rankings based strictly on the measured data.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS. The High preset averages 54 FPS, and Ultra averages 52 FPS, both falling below the playable threshold.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck the system at 2560x1440?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 82 FPS, while at 1920x1080 the same preset averages 114 FPS, a 39% increase. The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 917 in 3dmark_single_thread, remains sufficient across all resolutions, as frame rates scale with resolution rather than CPU load.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc A750's 20582. In Inside, this difference is negligible, meaning both cards would produce nearly identical frame rates at any given resolution and preset.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested hardware combinations?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X + Arc B570 combination ranks 2983 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the 80th percentile of all systems evaluated in this game.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600X a strong match for this game's CPU demands?

A: The CPU's multi-threaded score in 3dmark_max_threads is 5588, and its percentile vs all CPUs is 75, indicating above-average performance. For Inside, a puzzle platformer with modest CPU requirements, this processor provides ample headroom, as evidenced by the 240 FPS average at 1920x1080 Low settings.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset shows a minimum of 74 FPS; at 2560x1440, it drops to 117 FPS; and at 1920x1080, it falls to 163 FPS. These minimums confirm stable frame pacing well above the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 5 5600X and the Arc B570 becomes apparent when examining frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 240 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 172 FPS at 2560x1440 and 108 FPS at 3840x2160. This 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings indicates a GPU-bound workload, as the CPU's performance remains constant while pixel count quadruples.

The CPU's role is most evident in the gap between Low and Medium presets. At 1920x1080, Low averages 240 FPS, while Medium averages 192 FPS, a 20% decrease. At 3840x2160, the same preset change yields a smaller drop from 108 FPS to 87 FPS, a 19% reduction. This consistency suggests the CPU handles the additional draw calls and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck, even at higher resolutions where the GPU is under heavier load.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 82 FPS, which is 30% higher than the 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS. This scaling pattern aligns with the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities rather than CPU limits. The Arc B570's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at 4K, where the High preset's 54 FPS average falls just short of the 60 FPS target.

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide sufficient single-thread performance for Inside's gameplay logic. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1793 and 3dmark_single_thread score of 917 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for a puzzle platformer that may rely on sequential physics updates. However, the data shows no scenario where the CPU limits frame rates; even at 240 FPS, the system maintains consistent performance, suggesting the GPU remains the primary driver of FPS differences between settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS is Medium, with a measured average of 87 FPS and a minimum of 74 FPS. The High preset falls short at 54 FPS, and Ultra averages 52 FPS, both below the playable threshold. Low settings provide 108 FPS, but Medium offers a substantial visual upgrade while keeping a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is the optimal choice, averaging 82 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity without compromising playability. The High preset averages 86 FPS, Medium averages 138 FPS, and Low averages 172 FPS, but Ultra's 82 FPS still leaves ample headroom for demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, averaging 114 FPS. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, and the minimum FPS for Medium (163 FPS) suggests that even the most demanding scenes remain fluid. Low settings achieve 240 FPS, which may benefit high-refresh-rate displays, but Ultra provides the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 5600X's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, which scores 21749 and is 0.1% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U, which scores 21874 and is 0.5% faster. The Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891, also 0.5% faster, while the AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21899, 0.6% faster. Any of these processors would yield virtually identical frame rates in Inside, as the game's CPU demands are modest relative to the headroom provided by all four chips.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 and is 0.1% slower. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% faster, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.4% slower. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.5% faster. In practice, these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable results in Inside, with differences of less than 1% translating to less than one frame per second at any given preset.

For users considering alternative pairings, the combination of a Ryzen 7 4800H with an Arc A750 would closely approximate the performance of this system, as both components fall within 0.1% of their respective counterparts. The data suggests that the 5600X and Arc B570 sit in a performance band where small benchmark differences do not manifest as observable FPS changes in this game.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Inside at all tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 114 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true, with Ultra averaging 82 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium remain playable, with Medium averaging 87 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 4K fall below 60 FPS, averaging 54 and 52 FPS respectively.

The best settings per resolution are Medium at 3840x2160 (87 FPS), Ultra at 2560x1440 (82 FPS), and Ultra at 1920x1080 (114 FPS). This pattern reveals that the system is fully capable of maximum visual fidelity at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a compromise to the Medium preset for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 5600X + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2983 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the lower 20% of all systems evaluated, which is somewhat surprising given the high frame rates observed. The ranking reflects the fact that many tested combos include higher-end GPUs or CPUs that push frame rates even higher, particularly at 1080p where this system already achieves 240 FPS on Low settings. The rank is influenced by the 4K results, where the system's 52 FPS on Ultra places it below many competitors that can sustain 60 FPS at that resolution.

Despite the modest rank, the system's actual performance is strong for its hardware class. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 65th percentile among all GPUs indicate that this combo is above average, even if the game's benchmark pool includes many more powerful configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system delivers the following average FPS figures: Low settings average 108 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 100, High averages 54 FPS, and Ultra averages 52 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 74 FPS ensures consistent frame pacing, while the High and Ultra presets lack minimum FPS data, indicating they were not sustained at playable levels.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 172 FPS, Medium averages 138 FPS with a minimum of 117 and maximum of 159, High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 82 FPS. The Ultra preset's 82 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, even if minimum FPS data is unavailable.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 240 FPS, Medium averages 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 and maximum of 221, High averages 120 FPS, and Ultra averages 114 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 163 FPS is particularly notable, as it ensures that even the most demanding scenes remain well above the playable threshold, making this resolution the most versatile for all presets.