Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B390 combination delivers a highly variable experience in Inside, one that hinges almost entirely on resolution and quality settings. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly capable, but at 3840x2160, it struggles to maintain smooth frame rates on higher presets. The recorded data provides a clear picture of where this combo excels and where it falls short.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows strong performance across all quality presets. The Low preset averages 156 FPS, which is the highest recorded average for this combo at any resolution. The Medium preset averages 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS. High settings average 78 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 74 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p stays comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with a margin of 14 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably but remains respectable. The Low preset averages 112 FPS. Medium settings average 90 FPS, with the minimum recorded at 76 FPS and the maximum at 103 FPS. High settings drop to an average of 56 FPS, which sits just below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 53 FPS, making it the least performant option at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system shows clear limitations. The Low preset averages 70 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution to clear the 60 FPS mark. Medium settings average 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. High settings drop further to an average of 35 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages just 34 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, with a difference of 36 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset averages 74 FPS, suggesting that the Ryzen 5 8400F is feeding the Arc B390 effectively, and the GPU is not overwhelmed by the workload. The jump from 1080p Low at 156 FPS to 1440p Low at 112 FPS represents a 28% reduction, indicating that the GPU is beginning to feel the increased pixel count.

The transition from 1440p Medium at 90 FPS to 4K Medium at 56 FPS shows a 38% drop, a clear sign that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor as resolution climbs. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which it leads by 1.3%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, which it leads by 2.7%. These comparisons underscore that the Arc B390 is a modest performer, and 4K rendering pushes it beyond its comfort zone.

At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Medium is 14 FPS, and between Medium and High it is 21 FPS. This steep drop-off indicates that the GPU's limited shading units and texture units, 1536 and 48 respectively, are quickly saturated. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, is not the bottleneck here; the data points to the GPU as the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at 3296 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the lower portion of the overall ranking, which is consistent with the GPU's low percentile standing. The Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 8400F is much stronger, ranking in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25005 is nearly identical to that of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964, a delta of 0.2%. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a delta of 0.4% behind, and the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, a delta of 0.4% ahead.

The disparity between the CPU's strong standing and the GPU's weak standing explains the combination's overall rank. In a game like Inside, which is not heavily threaded, the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943 indicate it can handle the game's logic without issue. The GPU, however, is the weak link, and the combo's rank of 3296 out of 3716 reflects this imbalance. The data suggests that the CPU is capable of supporting a much stronger GPU, but the Arc B390 holds the system back in more demanding scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 1920x1080 with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 74 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset is the best option that stays playable, averaging 90 FPS. The High preset drops to 56 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combination?

A: Only at Low settings. The Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 70 FPS, while Medium averages 56 FPS and High averages 35 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It leads the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX by 1.3%, the NVIDIA GeForce 800M by 1.5%, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM by 2.5%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 by 2.7%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 5 8400F ranks in the 77th percentile of CPUs, while the Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile of GPUs, and frame rates drop sharply as resolution increases.

Q: What minimum frame rate can be expected at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum recorded frame rate at 2560x1440 Medium is 76 FPS, with an average of 90 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 74 FPS. This makes Ultra the recommended setting for full HD, as it delivers the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is Medium, averaging 90 FPS. The High preset falls to 56 FPS, so Medium is the ceiling for smooth gameplay at this resolution. The 76 FPS minimum recorded at Medium provides confidence that frame times remain stable.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 70 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS, which is playable but below the defined threshold, and High and Ultra are not viable options. Low is the only setting that meets the 60 FPS requirement at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all presets, including Ultra, clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 74 FPS and Low reaching 156 FPS. This is the resolution where the combination performs best, offering smooth gameplay across the board.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low and Medium presets, with Medium averaging 90 FPS. High and Ultra fall short of 60 FPS, so users should stick to Medium for the best balance of quality and performance. At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 70 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach the playable threshold.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1920x1080 supports High, Low, Medium, and Ultra; 2560x1440 supports Low and Medium; and 3840x2160 supports only Low. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provides more than enough processing power, ranking in the 77th percentile of CPUs, but the Intel Arc B390, ranking in the 9th percentile of GPUs, limits the system to lower presets at higher resolutions. For 1080p gaming, this combo is more than adequate, but for 4K, expectations must be tempered.