Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, with a launch MSRP of $279, paired with the Intel Arc B370, has been measured in Inside. The database records frame rates at three resolutions and four quality presets. This breakdown examines those measurements, compares the components to nearby hardware, and identifies the best settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data covers 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, each with Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets. For Medium settings, the database also captured minimum and maximum frame rates; for other presets, only averages are available.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 64 | not recorded | not recorded |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 51 | 43 | 59 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 32 | not recorded | not recorded |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 30 | not recorded | not recorded |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 101 | not recorded | not recorded |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 81 | 69 | 93 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 51 | not recorded | not recorded |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 48 | not recorded | not recorded |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 141 | not recorded | not recorded |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 113 | 96 | 130 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 70 | not recorded | not recorded |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 67 | not recorded | not recorded |

At 4K, only Low clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 64 FPS. Medium drops to 51, while High and Ultra fall to 32 and 30 respectively. The gap between Low and Medium is 13 FPS, but the jump from Medium to High is 19 FPS, indicating a steep scaling curve in the upper presets. At 1440p, Low and Medium both stay above 60, with 101 and 81 FPS, while High and Ultra sit at 51 and 48. The 1440p Medium run shows a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93, meaning the frame rate never dips below the playable threshold. At 1080p, every preset exceeds 60 FPS, with Low reaching 141, Medium 113, High 70, and Ultra 67. Even the most demanding preset holds a 7 FPS margin above 60, and the Medium preset records a minimum of 96 FPS.

The scaling pattern is consistent across resolutions: moving from Low to Ultra roughly halves the frame rate at each resolution. For example, at 1080p the difference between Low and Ultra is 74 FPS, while at 4K it is 34 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is the primary performance driver, as the percentage drop with resolution is large regardless of preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Ryzen 5 9600X in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29713. Its nearest rivals are all within 1% of that score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29656, which is 0.2% lower than the 9600X. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, 0.5% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29879, 0.6% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 29955, 0.8% higher. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Inside, meaning the 9600X is not a differentiator in this pairing.

The Intel Arc B370, however, sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are similarly weak: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% lower). The Arc B370 is essentially a peer of these older integrated and entry-level discrete parts. For a game like Inside, which is not graphically intense, this GPU class can still produce playable results at lower settings, but it will struggle at higher resolutions and presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data clearly shows that the GPU is the limiting component in this configuration. The CPU is a high-end desktop part: it has 6 cores and 12 threads, a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and scores 17528.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2183.5 in single-core. Its 81st percentile rank confirms it is far above average. The GPU, by contrast, is in the 5th percentile, and its only recorded benchmark is a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184.

The frame rate scaling supports this division of labor. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 141 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the same Low preset drops to 101 and 64 FPS. This is a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K, a pattern typical of a GPU-bound workload. Similarly, at each resolution, the difference between Low and Ultra is large: at 1080p the gap is 74 FPS, at 1440p it is 53 FPS, and at 4K it is 34 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, these gaps would be smaller and the absolute frame rates would stay closer together across resolutions.

The CPU's headroom is further evidenced by the fact that even the weakest preset (4K Ultra, 30 FPS) does not appear to be limited by the processor; the GPU simply cannot render more frames. The recorded data indicates that the Ryzen 5 9600X is more than capable of feeding the Arc B370 in this game, and any performance ceiling is attributable to the graphics solution.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded measurements, this PC can run Inside at 60 FPS or above at all three tested resolutions, but only with specific settings. At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, which averages 64 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra fall to 51, 32, and 30 FPS respectively, all below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, both Low and Medium clear 60 FPS, with averages of 101 and 81 FPS; High and Ultra do not. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, including Ultra at 67 FPS. Therefore, the system is fully capable of delivering a smooth experience at 1080p with maximum visual quality, and at 1440p with medium settings. At 4K, users must drop to Low to maintain fluidity.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting for 1080p?

A: Ultra, which averages 67 FPS, is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which average 64 FPS. All higher presets fall below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is within 1.4% of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000 in average benchmark score.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor?

A: The GPU. The CPU ranks in the 81st percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 5th, and frame rates scale strongly with resolution and preset, indicating a GPU bottleneck.

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

A: It ranks 3422 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it near the bottom of the database.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is as follows:

• 3840x2160: Low, averaging 64 FPS. Medium is the next step down but only reaches 51 FPS, so Low is the only viable choice.
• 2560x1440: Medium, averaging 81 FPS. Low also works at 101 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still staying well above the threshold.
• 1920x1080: Ultra, averaging 67 FPS. This is the highest quality preset and maintains a comfortable margin over 60 FPS.

These selections maximize visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B370 combination is ranked 3422 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the bottom portion of the database, which is consistent with the GPU's very low 5th percentile standing. The CPU's high 81st percentile does not compensate for the GPU's limited rendering power in this game. The data shows that the combo can handle the game at lower resolutions and presets, but it will not compete with systems using mid-range or high-end graphics cards. For users targeting 1080p gameplay, this configuration is adequate, but for higher resolutions or maximum settings, more GPU headroom is required.