Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a peculiar case for running Inside. The CPU is a strong desktop processor, but the GPU is an integrated graphics solution with a very low benchmark percentile. The recorded data shows that this combination can run the game, but the experience is heavily dependent on resolution and quality settings. At 1080p, the system delivers smooth performance across all presets, while 4K requires significant compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains recorded frame rates for 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 resolutions, each tested at Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings. The data shows a clear pattern: performance scales predictably with resolution and preset level.

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well. The Low preset reaches an average of 141 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. This is still a very comfortable margin. The High preset delivers 70 FPS average, and even the demanding Ultra preset stays above the threshold at 67 FPS average. For 1080p users, every setting is playable, and the minimum recorded FPS at Medium (96) suggests that even dips remain far above the playable line.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes. The Low preset produces 101 FPS average, which is excellent. Medium follows at 81 FPS average, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS. This remains playable, but the margin narrows. The High preset drops to 51 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is worse at 48 FPS average. At this resolution, only Low and Medium presets clear the playable bar, and Medium is the best choice that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. The Low preset achieves 64 FPS average, which just barely clears the threshold. Medium drops to 51 FPS average, with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 59 FPS. The High preset falls to 32 FPS average, and Ultra plummets to 30 FPS average. At 4K, only the Low preset is playable, and even that has a relatively slim margin. The data indicates that this is not a 4K machine for Inside beyond minimal settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 1080p with maximum quality?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is confirmed by the verdict data, which lists Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium is the best choice. It delivers an average of 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS. The High preset at this resolution only manages 51 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable on this hardware?

A: Only with significant compromises. The Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves 64 FPS average, which is playable. All other presets at 4K fall below 60 FPS, with Medium at 51 FPS, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 30 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to other hardware in the database?

A: The Intel Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, 0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, 0.5% faster), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, 0.7% faster), and AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168, 1.4% slower). This indicates very modest graphics performance.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the system in this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X is an 84th percentile CPU with strong multi-threaded scores. Its nearest rivals in performance are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (0.1% faster), AMD EPYC 4244P (0.1% faster), Intel Core i5-13450HX (0.2% slower), and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (0.5% slower). Given the GPU's low percentile, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor in Inside.

Q: What is the frame time variance like at playable settings?

A: The database only records min/max FPS for the Medium preset. At 1080p Medium, the range is 96 to 130 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 69 to 93 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 43 to 59 FPS. The narrower ranges at lower resolutions indicate more consistent frame pacing, while the 4K Medium range shows significant dips below the average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals a system that is clearly GPU-limited. The Ryzen 7 3700X is a capable 8-core, 16-thread processor with a passmark multithread score of 22458 and a single-thread score of 2656. Its benchmark percentile of 84 places it well above average. In contrast, the Intel Arc B370 has a percentile of 5, making it one of the weakest GPUs in the database.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. Moving from 1080p Low (141 FPS) to 1440p Low (101 FPS) represents a 28% drop in performance. Moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low (64 FPS) represents a 37% drop. These are massive reductions that point directly at the GPU as the bottleneck. A CPU-bound scenario would show much smaller differences between resolutions, especially at Low settings where pixel fill rates dominate.

The settings scaling tells a similar story. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 141 to 67, a 52% reduction. At 1440p, the same comparison drops from 101 to 48 FPS, a 52% reduction. At 4K, Low to Ultra drops from 64 to 30 FPS, a 53% reduction. The consistency of this percentage across resolutions suggests the GPU is saturated at every setting level.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 141 FPS, which indicates the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to support high frame rates. The Ryzen 7 3700X has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and a geekbench single-core score of 1593, which is adequate for this title. However, since the GPU is so weak, the CPU never becomes the limiting factor in any tested configuration.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 3700X sits in a tight performance cluster. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average score of 34222, just 0.1% higher. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.5% lower. Any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside when paired with the same GPU. The differences are within measurement noise.

For the GPU, the situation is more interesting. The Arc B370's nearest rivals are all older or lower-end parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% faster. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% faster. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% faster. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% slower. In practical terms, swapping the Arc B370 for any of these would result in nearly identical performance in Inside. This means the measured FPS values apply broadly to this performance class.

The combination's overall rank in the database is 3422 out of 3716 combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of tested systems. This rank reflects the GPU's weak standing more than the CPU's strength. Users considering this build should expect similar behavior from any GPU in this performance tier.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 67 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the optimal selection. It achieves 81 FPS average, which is well above the threshold. The High preset at 51 FPS fails to meet the playable standard, so Medium represents the highest quality that maintains smooth gameplay. The minimum of 69 FPS at Medium also ensures that dips stay above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option. It produces 64 FPS average, which barely clears the threshold. The Medium preset drops to 51 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth play. Users at this resolution must accept minimal visual quality to maintain acceptable frame rates.

The Verdict

This system can run Inside, but the playable envelope is narrow. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 67 FPS as the best playable setting. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium at 81 FPS being the recommended choice. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, and it achieves just 64 FPS.

The verdict data confirms these findings. For 1080p, the verdict lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings, with Ultra at 67 FPS being the best option. For 1440p, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium at 81 FPS. For 4K, only Low is playable, at 64 FPS.

The practical advice is straightforward. This machine is best suited for 1080p gaming with this title, where it offers headroom above the playable threshold. For 1440p, users must accept Medium settings and can expect a solid experience. For 4K, only the lowest quality setting works, and the margin above 60 FPS is thin. Given the GPU's 5th percentile ranking and the CPU's 84th percentile ranking, the graphics card is the clear limiting factor. Upgrading the GPU would unlock higher settings at every resolution, while keeping the same CPU would likely yield significant improvements in this game.