Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a wide range of performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The measured data shows that this combination is capable of high frame rates across most settings, with the primary limitation appearing only at 4K with the highest presets. The following analysis breaks down the optimal settings, the balance between CPU and GPU, and how this hardware stacks up against similar components.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Medium, which produces an average of 87 FPS. While Low settings push the frame rate to 108 FPS and High dips to 54 FPS, Medium is the sweet spot for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. Ultra falls to 52 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. For a 4K display, Medium offers the best balance of image quality and performance, keeping the action fluid.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system has ample headroom. The highest preset, Ultra, runs at an average of 82 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS target comfortably. High settings achieve 86 FPS, Medium reaches 138 FPS, and Low hits 172 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is entirely viable, providing the best visual experience without any frame rate concerns. The minimum recorded frame rate at Medium is 117 FPS, suggesting even the lower presets are exceptionally smooth.

For 1920x1080 (1080p), the story is similar to 1440p but with even higher performance. The top preset, Ultra, averages 114 FPS, making it the clear choice for this resolution. High settings yield 120 FPS, Medium produces 192 FPS, and Low reaches 240 FPS. The minimum frame rate at Medium is 163 FPS, meaning the game never drops below a highly playable level. At 1080p, users should select Ultra without hesitation, as it provides the full visual experience at nearly double the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal how the workload scales across resolutions, indicating which component is the limiting factor. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance drop of roughly 28% to 32% for the same settings. For example, Ultra at 1080p runs at 114 FPS, while at 1440p it drops to 82 FPS. This scaling suggests the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases, but the CPU (Ryzen 7 3700X with 8 cores and 16 threads) still has enough headroom to keep up.

The jump from 1440p to 4K is more dramatic, particularly at higher presets. High settings fall from 86 FPS at 1440p to 54 FPS at 4K, a reduction of over 37%. Ultra falls from 82 FPS to 52 FPS, a similar proportional drop. This steep decline points to the Intel Arc B570's memory bandwidth and compute limits being the primary constraint at 4K. The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for lower presets but not for the most demanding ones.

At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's role is less critical. The Ryzen 7 3700X, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and a PassMark single-thread score of 2656, is more than adequate for Inside's physics and logic. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is nearly linear with resolution, indicating the GPU is the active bottleneck even at 1440p. The CPU only becomes a potential limiting factor if the user targets extremely high refresh rates at 1080p, but even then, the recorded 240 FPS at Low shows the processor can feed the GPU adequately.

At 4K, the GPU is decisively the bottleneck. The difference between Low (108 FPS) and Medium (87 FPS) is 21 FPS, while the difference between High (54 FPS) and Ultra (52 FPS) is negligible. This compression at the top end suggests the GPU's shading units (2304) and texture units (144) are saturated, preventing higher presets from achieving playable rates. The CPU, by contrast, has no such limitation at 4K, as its performance is not tied to resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Ryzen 7 3700X near several other CPUs in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average score of 34222, which is 0.1% lower than the 3700X's 34260. This means the two processors deliver virtually identical compute performance in synthetic tests, so users switching between them would see no meaningful difference in Inside. The AMD EPYC 4244P also scores 34220, again 0.1% lower, making it another comparable option for this game, though it is a server-oriented part.

On the Intel side, the Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2% higher than the 3700X. This delta is within the margin of error for the database's measurements, so the gaming experience would be effectively the same. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, 0.5% lower, again a negligible difference. For Inside, any of these CPUs would pair similarly with the Arc B570, as the game's frame rate is not CPU-bound at the tested resolutions.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570 has an average score of 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, just 0.1% lower, meaning it would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% higher, so it is the closest desktop equivalent. Users with an Arc A750 would expect the same performance at each preset. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 0.4% lower) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, 0.5% higher) are also within a narrow band, though these are older mobile parts and less likely to be in a desktop build. In practice, the Arc B570 behaves like a mid-range GPU that is well matched with the Ryzen 7 3700X for this title.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside successfully at all three tested resolutions, but with a caveat at 4K. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best choice at 87 FPS. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS (54 and 52 FPS respectively), so they are not recommended for a smooth experience. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, including Ultra at 82 FPS. This makes 1440p the ideal resolution for this combo, as it delivers the full visual experience without compromise.

At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly capable. Ultra at 114 FPS is the best setting, and every other preset runs well above 120 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate at Medium is 163 FPS, so there is no risk of stutter. The only scenario where this hardware struggles is 4K with High or Ultra presets, where the GPU's limits are exposed. For users with a 4K display, dropping to Medium is a simple fix that yields excellent performance.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is Medium, which averages 87 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: The best setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 82 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, so all visual features can be enabled without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582. This makes the A750 0.1% faster, indicating nearly identical performance in Inside.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for this game?

A: No. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score is 2656, and the frame rates scale with resolution, showing the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 240 FPS, demonstrating the CPU can handle high refresh rates.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate is 120 FPS, which is double the playable threshold. Medium and Low are even higher at 192 FPS and 240 FPS respectively.

Q: Does the game run better at 1440p or 1080p?

A: 1080p offers higher frame rates across all settings. For example, Ultra runs at 114 FPS at 1080p versus 82 FPS at 1440p. However, 1440p Ultra still easily clears 60 FPS, so either resolution is playable.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking for Inside, this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B570 holds position 2983 out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the lower half of all configurations, which is expected given that the GPU is a mid-range part and the CPU is from 2019. The percentile data shows the CPU ranks in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

The combo's rank is not a reflection of poor performance in absolute terms; it simply indicates that many faster components exist. For a game like Inside, which is not graphically demanding by modern standards, this rank is more than sufficient. The measured frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are excellent, and even at 4K, the system offers playable settings. Users with this combo should be satisfied with the experience, particularly if they target 1440p or 1080p displays. The rank is a relative measure, but the actual gameplay data shows a capable system for this title.