Inside

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the Intel Arc B370 at rank 3422 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This ranking indicates the pairing sits in the lower portion of the performance spectrum for this title, though the game itself is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The CPU is far stronger than the GPU in this pairing: the Ryzen 5 7500X3D sits in the 89th percentile among all tested CPUs, while the Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile among all tested GPUs. That imbalance means the graphics solution, not the processor, is the limiting factor in nearly every scenario. The data shows a system that can play the game smoothly at 1080p across all presets, but struggles at higher resolutions when settings are pushed upward.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 64 FPS. Medium at this resolution drops to 51 FPS, so it falls below the playable threshold. High and Ultra are not viable at 4K, with averages of 32 and 30 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Medium, achieving an average of 81 FPS. Low runs at 101 FPS, while High drops to 51 FPS and Ultra to 48 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold. Users targeting 1440p should select Medium as the highest quality setting that maintains smooth performance.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS bar. The best setting is Ultra, which averages 67 FPS. High runs at 70 FPS, Medium at 113 FPS, and Low at 141 FPS. For maximum visual quality at 1080p, Ultra is the recommended choice, though the margin above the threshold is modest at 7 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals which component governs the experience. At 1080p, the GPU is the primary constraint: moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 141 to 67, a drop of 74 FPS. The CPU, which ranks in the 89th percentile, has ample headroom to feed the Arc B370 even at the highest preset. This is a classic GPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions.

At 1440p, the GPU load increases further. The spread between Low and Ultra narrows in relative terms: Low averages 101 FPS, Medium 81 FPS, High 51 FPS, and Ultra 48 FPS. The step from Medium to High is particularly steep, an 30 FPS drop, indicating a sharp scaling cliff in the graphics pipeline. The CPU remains underutilized throughout, as the Arc B370 cannot produce enough frames to stress the Ryzen 5 7500X3D.

At 4K, the GPU is almost entirely the bottleneck. Low averages 64 FPS, Medium 51 FPS, High 32 FPS, and Ultra 30 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 2 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 19 FPS. This suggests the GPU exhausts its compute resources around Medium settings at this resolution. The CPU's contribution is minimal here, as even the lowest preset only reaches 64 FPS, far below what the Ryzen 5 7500X3D could deliver if paired with a faster graphics card.

The recorded data indicates that resolution scaling impacts the Arc B370 more severely than preset scaling at each resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 67 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, that falls to 48 FPS; at 4K Ultra, it drops to 30 FPS. Each resolution step costs roughly one-third of the previous frame rate at the same preset. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer like Inside, which does not heavily utilize multi-threaded workloads.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the GPU, the nearest rivals in the database are all older or lower-tier graphics solutions. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 in the GPU benchmark, a 0.2% difference from the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, putting it 0.5% ahead. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% ahead. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% behind. In practice, any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, meaning users with those older cards can expect similar playability characteristics: smooth at 1080p, acceptable at 1440p Medium, and limited to Low at 4K.

On the CPU side, the nearest rivals to the Ryzen 5 7500X3D are all high-end processors with comparable aggregate benchmark scores. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44466, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342, 0.5% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309, 0.6% behind. The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44889, 0.7% ahead. For Inside specifically, any of these CPUs would perform identically, since the game's frame rates are dictated by the GPU at every resolution tested. The CPU choice matters little for this title, as even the weakest of these rival processors would not alter the measured FPS values.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers the following averages: Low at 141 FPS, Medium at 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 130, High at 70 FPS, and Ultra at 67 FPS. The minimum values recorded only for Medium indicate that even the lowest frame in that preset stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 101 FPS, Medium at 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 and maximum of 93, High at 51 FPS, and Ultra at 48 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 69 FPS confirms that even transient drops remain playable, while High and Ultra fall short of the target.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 64 FPS, Medium at 51 FPS with a minimum of 43 and maximum of 59, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 30 FPS. The Medium preset's maximum of 59 FPS never reaches 60, meaning even the best-case frame rate at this setting is below the playable threshold. Low is the only preset at 4K that consistently clears 60 FPS.

The data shows no min or max values for Low, High, or Ultra presets at any resolution, suggesting those runs were recorded with only average FPS. The Medium preset at each resolution includes min and max values, providing a fuller picture of frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the frame range spans 96 to 130, a 34 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range spans 69 to 93, a 24 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range spans 43 to 59, a 16 FPS spread. The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes more consistently saturated as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with High settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 32, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low settings at 4K achieve a playable average of 64 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this combination?

A: Medium is the best playable preset at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 81 FPS. High and Ultra both fall below 60 FPS, at 51 and 48 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in the GPU benchmark. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% higher at 1190, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is 0.2% higher at 1186, and the AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% lower at 1168.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions. The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. Frame rates scale heavily with resolution and preset, indicating GPU-bound performance throughout.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 67, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 7 FPS. Medium runs at 113 FPS, High at 70 FPS, and Low at 141 FPS.

Q: Are there any settings at 4K that stay above 60 FPS?

A: Only Low settings at 3840x2160 reach a playable average, at 64 FPS. Medium averages 51 FPS, and its maximum recorded frame rate is 59 FPS, so no other preset at this resolution reaches 60 FPS.

The Verdict

The recorded measurements show that this PC can run Inside at 1920x1080 with any preset, including Ultra at 67 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the system is playable up to Medium settings, which average 81 FPS, while High and Ultra fall to 51 and 48 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear the 60 FPS bar, averaging 64 FPS, with Medium, High, and Ultra all below the playable threshold.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p users can enable Ultra for the best visual experience, 1440p users should stick to Medium for smooth gameplay, and 4K users must use Low settings to maintain playability. The GPU's low percentile ranking relative to all tested graphics cards means this system is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p available at reduced quality and 4K reserved for minimal settings. The CPU is never the bottleneck in this title, so future upgrades to the graphics card would directly improve frame rates at higher resolutions and presets.