Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers playable performance across every tested resolution in Inside, with the data showing a clear ceiling at 4K where the Ultra preset dips below the 60 FPS threshold. This pairing sits in the 74th percentile of all tested combos for this game, ranking 2764 out of 3716, which places it in the upper-middle tier of systems evaluated. The measured frame rates reveal a puzzle platformer that is far more demanding at higher resolutions than its minimalist art style might suggest, particularly when moving from 1440p to 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F indicate that systems built around the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios, with a performance delta of only 0.2% in average benchmark scores. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also closely matched, sitting within 0.3% and 0.4% respectively, meaning laptops or desktops using those processors would deliver comparable CPU headroom in Inside. The AMD EPYC 9474F, despite being a server-class chip, is actually 0.4% behind the 8400F in aggregate benchmarks, so even that unusual alternative would not meaningfully change in-game performance.

For the Intel Arc B580, the closest GPU rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which is 0.2% faster on average, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which trails by 0.6%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 0.7% ahead, while the NVIDIA P106-100 is 1% behind. These deltas are all within roughly one percentage point, suggesting that any of these four graphics cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside when paired with the same CPU. The practical takeaway is that if a user already owns one of these GPUs, swapping to the Arc B580 would not yield a perceptible difference in this title, as the scores are statistically indistinguishable.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 77 among all tested processors places it well above average, while the GPU's percentile of 68 is slightly lower but still respectable. In the context of Inside, which is not a heavily threaded game, the CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943, ensures that even the nearest rival CPUs would not create a bottleneck. The GPU, however, becomes the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the 58 FPS average falls just short of the 60 FPS playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows that the GPU is the dominant component at all resolutions in Inside, but the CPU's influence becomes more apparent as resolution decreases. At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Ultra settings cuts the average frame rate from 123 FPS to 58 FPS, a reduction of 65 FPS, which indicates that the Arc B580's rendering load is the primary constraint. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, has ample headroom at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that even the High preset at 61 FPS is only marginally above the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is more favorable, with Low producing 195 FPS and Ultra still maintaining 93 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 102 FPS, which shows that the GPU remains the limiting factor, but the CPU is now contributing more to the overall throughput. The Ryzen 5 8400F's multi-threaded capabilities, reflected in a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851, ensure that the 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at these mid-range resolutions without introducing stutter.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes most apparent, as the Low preset reaches 271 FPS and Ultra still holds 129 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 142 FPS, which is the largest absolute difference across all resolutions, suggesting that at 1080p the GPU is still the bottleneck but the CPU's single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 951, is necessary to sustain such high frame rates. If the CPU were weaker, the frame rates would likely plateau below these measured values, even with a more powerful GPU.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this interpretation. At High settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average from 136 FPS to 98 FPS, a 28% drop, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it further to 61 FPS, a 38% drop. This non-linear degradation indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s and its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory become increasingly strained at higher pixel counts. The CPU, with its 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, is not a factor in this scaling, as the game's data footprint is small enough to fit within the CPU's cache hierarchy.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset at 4K achieves 61 FPS and is the best playable option.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, but the Ultra preset delivers 93 FPS average, which is the highest settings level that stays above 60 FPS. Medium preset runs at 156 FPS, High at 98 FPS, and Low at 195 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the RTX 2080 in this game?

A: The Arc B580 is 0.6% faster than the RTX 2080 in average benchmark scores, which translates to a negligible difference in Inside. Both GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same CPU.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data does not indicate a bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 271 FPS average, and with Ultra settings it maintains 129 FPS, showing that the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at all presets.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 98 FPS, with minimum and maximum readings of 83 FPS and 113 FPS respectively. This is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2764 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the 74th percentile. This means roughly three-quarters of tested systems perform better, but the majority of those would cost significantly more.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B580 can run Inside at all three tested resolutions, but not at every preset. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at 61 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K is not playable, as it drops to 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 93 FPS average as the best settings level. At 1920x1080, the system is thoroughly playable across the board, with Ultra reaching 129 FPS and Low hitting 271 FPS.

The verdict is straightforward: this PC can play Inside at 60 FPS or higher at every resolution if the user is willing to select the appropriate preset. At 4K, the High preset is the maximum that maintains playability, while at 1440p and 1080p, users can enable Ultra settings without concern. The measured data shows that the system has sufficient headroom for a smooth experience, as even the minimum frame rates at 4K Medium (83 FPS) and 1440p Medium (133 FPS) remain well above the playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which produces an average of 61 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that barely clears the threshold, while Low averages 123 FPS and Medium averages 98 FPS, both playable but less visually demanding. Ultra at 4K fails the threshold at 58 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves 93 FPS average. This is the highest preset available and remains comfortably above 60 FPS, with the next tier down, High, running at 98 FPS. There is no reason to reduce settings at 1440p, as even the most demanding option delivers smooth performance.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 129 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, providing a substantial margin for any potential frame rate dips. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 217 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice given the ample headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2764 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the 74th percentile of all systems evaluated. This means that 74% of tested combinations perform better, which might sound unfavorable, but the context is important: the database includes many high-end systems with flagship CPUs and GPUs. The rank reflects the mid-range positioning of this hardware, with the CPU at the 77th percentile among all processors and the GPU at the 68th percentile among all graphics cards.

The CPU's nearest rivals all have near-identical average benchmark scores, with the Ryzen 5 7500F, Core i7-11850H, Core i7-13620H, and EPYC 9474F all within 0.4% of the 8400F. This suggests that the rank is not CPU-limited, as any of these processors would yield the same result. Similarly, the GPU's rivals, including the RX 580 2048SP, RTX 2080, RTX 3080, and P106-100, are all within 1% of the Arc B580's average score, meaning the rank is consistent regardless of which of these GPUs is installed.

In practical terms, this rank means that the system will handle Inside competently, but it will not compete with top-tier configurations. The 4K Ultra frame rate of 58 FPS is the only instance where the combo falls short, and this is a direct consequence of the GPU's 68th percentile standing. Users with higher-ranked GPUs, such as the RTX 3080 which is 0.7% faster, might achieve 59 FPS at 4K Ultra, but the difference would be imperceptible in real-world gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 123 FPS, Medium settings produce 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, High settings produce 61 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 58 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min and max values, indicating that the other presets were measured with less variance or the data collection focused on averages for those configurations.

At 2560x1440, the results show Low at 195 FPS, Medium at 156 FPS with a range of 133 to 180 FPS, High at 98 FPS, and Ultra at 93 FPS. The pattern is consistent with lower resolutions providing higher frame rates, and the gap between Medium and High is 58 FPS, which is the largest drop between adjacent presets at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are substantially higher: Low averages 271 FPS, Medium averages 217 FPS with a range of 185 to 250 FPS, High averages 136 FPS, and Ultra averages 129 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 7 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset does not impose a significant additional load over High at this resolution. The minimum recorded frame rate at any resolution and preset is 83 FPS at 4K Medium, which is still well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, confirming that the system does not experience any problematic dips during gameplay.