Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents an interesting case for running Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The recorded data shows that this combination is fully capable of running the game smoothly at common resolutions, though 4K requires a significant compromise in visual quality. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, optimal settings, and how this specific hardware pairing stacks up against other tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured frame rates for this combo across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data reveals a clear pattern: performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the most demanding configurations dropping below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are mixed. With Low settings, the combo averages 64 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 51 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 43 FPS and maximum of 59 FPS. This indicates noticeable frame pacing issues, as the minimum and maximum are both well below the average would suggest. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra settings average 30 FPS. Neither High nor Ultra at 4K is remotely playable, and even Medium falls short of the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves considerably. Low settings deliver 101 FPS on average, which is a smooth experience. Medium settings average 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS. The minimum staying above 60 FPS is a strong indicator of consistent performance. High settings average 51 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Ultra settings average 48 FPS, falling short of the threshold.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo shows its strength. Low settings produce an average of 141 FPS. Medium settings average 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and maximum of 130 FPS. High settings average 70 FPS, and even Ultra settings manage 67 FPS. All presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution the most versatile for the pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playability threshold in the database is set at 60 FPS. Based on the measured averages, the best settings for each resolution are as follows:

At 3840x2160, the only preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers 64 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting that can be used at 4K without dropping below the playable threshold. Medium settings at 51 FPS are close, but the average is clearly below the target.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 81 FPS. This is a significant step up from Low, and the minimum FPS of 69 suggests that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays comfortably above the threshold. High settings at 51 FPS are not recommended if 60 FPS is the goal.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 67 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and it still clears the 60 FPS mark. The margin is modest, but the average is above the threshold, and the game's nature as a puzzle platformer likely means less demanding scenes than the average.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3422 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the lower percentile of tested systems, which aligns with the GPU's overall benchmark percentile of 5 among all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, has a percentile of 77 among all CPUs, indicating it is a relatively strong processor.

The ranking suggests that while the CPU is more than capable, the GPU is the limiting factor for this game. The low GPU percentile of 5 is a stark indicator of its position in the hardware hierarchy. The combo's rank of 3422 out of 3716 means it outperforms roughly 8% of tested systems, which is a low position. However, the game itself is not demanding by modern standards, so this low rank does not translate to an unplayable experience at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with an average score of 24964 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i7-11850H with a score of 24935 and a delta of 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-13620H with a score of 24911 and a delta of 0.4%. These are all within a fraction of a percent of the 8400F's average benchmark score of 25005. The AMD EPYC 9474F is also close, with a score of 25103 and a delta of -0.4%. In practice, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Inside.

For the Intel Arc B370, the nearest rivals are notably older and weaker GPUs. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 has an average score of 1186, just 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower. This places the Arc B370's performance in the same league as graphics cards from over a decade ago. Systems using these GPUs would likely produce very similar FPS numbers in Inside at the tested settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, is a modern desktop processor with a strong single-threaded score of 951 in 3DMark and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943. It is more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer like Inside.

The GPU, an Intel Arc B370, is the bottleneck. Its benchmark scores are minimal, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz and a TDP of 25 W. Its FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, which is low by modern standards.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 141 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces this to 101 FPS, a 28% decrease. At 4K Low, it drops to 64 FPS, a further 37% decrease from 1440p. This steep decline with resolution is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU has plenty of headroom, but the GPU cannot keep up with the increasing pixel count.

The scaling between presets at a fixed resolution is also telling. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average from 141 FPS to 113 FPS. Moving to High reduces it further to 70 FPS, and Ultra to 67 FPS. The large drop from Medium to High suggests a significant increase in GPU workload at that setting. Across all resolutions, the CPU is never the limiting factor; the GPU dictates the performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable with Low settings, which delivers 64 FPS. This is a playable experience, but the visual quality is severely reduced. Medium settings at 51 FPS fall short of the 60 FPS threshold, so 4K gaming requires accepting the lowest quality preset.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable at Low and Medium settings. The best playable setting is Medium, which averages 81 FPS. This provides a good balance of visual fidelity and performance. High settings at 51 FPS are not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

At 1920x1080, the system is playable at all four presets, from Low at 141 FPS to Ultra at 67 FPS. The best playable setting is Ultra, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin. This is the resolution where the combo performs best, allowing for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B370 combination is a workable system for Inside at 1080p and 1440p, with the latter requiring a reduction to Medium settings. 4K playability is limited to Low settings. The GPU is the primary constraint, and users seeking higher quality at 4K would need more powerful graphics hardware. The CPU is not a limiting factor at any tested setting.