Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a robust performance profile for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer released in 2016. The measured data shows this combination is highly capable across all common resolutions, with the primary limitation appearing only at 4K with maximum settings. Benchmark results indicate that the system comfortably handles the game’s demands, though the highest preset at 3840x2160 falls just short of the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The performance data begins at 3840x2160, where the system shows clear scaling across presets. At High settings, the average FPS is 54, which sits below the playable threshold. Dropping to Medium settings yields a significant improvement, with an average of 87 FPS, a minimum of 74 FPS, and a maximum of 100 FPS. The Low preset pushes performance much higher to an average of 108 FPS, while the Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing an average of 52 FPS. This 4K data reveals a steep performance cliff between Medium and High, with a 33 FPS difference in averages.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system demonstrates much stronger headroom. The Low preset achieves an average of 172 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS. High settings maintain an average of 86 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still delivers a solid 82 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a range of 90 FPS, indicating that even the heaviest settings leave ample performance for smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the combination becomes exceptionally fast. The Low preset reaches an average of 240 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce an average of 192 FPS, with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. High settings maintain a strong 120 FPS average, and Ultra settings still achieve an average of 114 FPS. The 1080p results show that the CPU-GPU pair is far from being a bottleneck, as even the most taxing preset more than doubles the 60 FPS target.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which produces an average of 87 FPS. This is the clear choice for 4K gaming, as High and Ultra both fall below the threshold, with averages of 54 FPS and 52 FPS respectively. The Low preset is also playable but does not offer the visual fidelity of Medium.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS bar. The best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 82 FPS. This allows users to max out the game’s visual options while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. The High preset offers a slightly higher average of 86 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum quality.

For 1920x1080, the system can run Ultra settings with an average of 114 FPS. This is the best possible preset, and the data shows no reason to lower settings at this resolution. The 114 FPS average provides smooth performance with significant headroom for any potential frame drops during complex scenes.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 52, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable preset at this resolution is Medium, with an average of 87 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 114. At 2560x1440 with the same settings, the average drops to 82 FPS. This represents a 32 FPS decrease when moving from Full HD to QHD resolution.

Q: Is the Low preset ever necessary for playable frame rates?

A: No. The lowest preset is only needed to achieve higher frame rates. At every resolution tested, at least one higher preset remains playable. At 4K, Medium achieves 87 FPS, at 1440p, Ultra achieves 82 FPS, and at 1080p, Ultra achieves 114 FPS.

Q: How does the Medium preset compare to High at 4K?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 54 FPS. The 33 FPS difference makes Medium the clear choice for 4K playability.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 138, with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS. This provides smooth performance well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the game ever drop below 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: No. The lowest average at 1080p is 114 FPS on Ultra settings. The Medium preset has a minimum of 163 FPS, indicating the system never approaches the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Inside successfully at all tested resolutions, but with an important caveat at 4K. According to the verdictByResolution data, the system is fully playable at 2560x1440 and 1920x1080 across all presets, including Ultra. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are limited to Low and Medium, with Medium providing the best experience at an average of 87 FPS.

For 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS with every preset, and the best settings are Ultra with an average of 114 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: all presets are playable, and Ultra achieves an average of 82 FPS. The 4K resolution is the only area where the system requires compromise; High and Ultra settings fall short of the 60 FPS threshold, but Medium delivers a strong 87 FPS average.

The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the data shows the system exceeds this at every resolution with the appropriate preset selection. For users prioritizing visual quality, 1440p Ultra offers the best balance, while 4K users should stick to Medium settings for a smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions provides insight into which component matters more for Inside. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 240 FPS on Low, 192 FPS on Medium, 120 FPS on High, and 114 FPS on Ultra. The relatively small gap between High and Ultra (6 FPS) suggests that the GPU is well-suited to handle the graphical load, while the CPU provides ample headroom.

When moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop consistently: 172 FPS on Low, 138 FPS on Medium, 86 FPS on High, and 82 FPS on Ultra. The similar performance between High and Ultra at this resolution (4 FPS difference) indicates that the GPU is still the primary driver, but the CPU remains strong enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the pattern shifts. The Low preset achieves 108 FPS, Medium achieves 87 FPS, but High drops to 54 FPS and Ultra to 52 FPS. This dramatic drop between Medium and High at 4K indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher presets. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, maintains strong performance even at lower resolutions, but the Intel Arc B570’s capabilities are strained by the combination of 4K resolution and demanding settings.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average decrease of roughly 30-40% across presets, while the jump from 1440p to 4K causes a more severe drop, particularly at High and Ultra. This data points to the GPU being the dominant factor for Inside at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads provide sufficient processing power across all tested scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2983 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 80% of combinations tested perform better in this game. Despite this ranking, the actual measured performance shows the system is fully capable of running the game at high frame rates.

The ranking reflects the overall pool of tested hardware, which includes more powerful GPUs and CPUs. However, the measured FPS data demonstrates that this specific combo delivers playable performance at every resolution with the right settings. The rank of 2983 is a relative measure against other combinations, but the absolute performance is what matters for the end user.

The percentileVsAllCpus for the Ryzen 5 9600X is 81, indicating the CPU is in the top 19% of all CPUs. The Intel Arc B570’s percentileVsAllGpus is 65, placing it in the top 35% of all GPUs. The combination of a strong CPU and mid-range GPU results in a system that handles Inside well, but the overall combo rank reflects the GPU’s relative position in the broader hardware landscape.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X provide context for CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has an average score of 29656, which is 0.2% higher than the 9600X’s average of 29713. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, a 0.5% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29879, a 0.6% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 29955, an 0.8% difference. These CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Inside, with all four rivals within 1% of the 9600X.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest GPU rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, with an average score of 20534, just 0.1% lower than the B570’s 20556. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, a 0.4% difference, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, a 0.5% difference. These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Inside, with the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750 being the closest direct substitutes.

Users considering this CPU and GPU combo can expect that swapping to any of these rival components would yield nearly identical performance in Inside. The deltaPct values are all under 1%, meaning the gaming experience would be indistinguishable in practice. This makes the choice between these components largely dependent on other factors, as the benchmark data shows no meaningful performance separation for this game.