Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly unusual combination for running Inside, a puzzle platformer released in 2016. The recorded data shows that this pairing delivers a wide spread of frame rates depending on resolution and quality preset, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint at higher settings. The measurements below break down exactly what this combo achieves at each resolution, followed by comparisons to nearby hardware, FAQ responses, ranking context, and a clear verdict on playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the Intel Arc B390 shows its limits. With High settings, the average frame rate is 35 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Dropping to Medium settings raises the average to 56 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. This still misses the 60 FPS target on average. Low settings at 4K produce an average of 70 FPS, which clears the threshold comfortably, though no minimum or maximum values were recorded for this preset. Ultra settings at 4K deliver the lowest average of 34 FPS, making it the least viable option at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance improves notably. High settings achieve an average of 56 FPS, just below the 60 FPS line. Medium settings reach an average of 90 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS, providing a solid margin above the threshold. Low settings at 1440p produce an average of 112 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings at this resolution yield an average of 53 FPS, again falling short of the 60 FPS target. The data indicates that 1440p is playable at Low and Medium presets, with Medium offering the best balance of visual quality and frame rate at an average of 90 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs much better across all settings. High settings deliver an average of 78 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings achieve an average of 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS. Low settings reach an average of 156 FPS, the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Ultra settings at 1080p produce an average of 74 FPS, which still clears the playability threshold. Every preset at 1080p is playable according to the measured data, making this resolution the most flexible for the pairing.

Looking at the pattern across resolutions, the average frame rates decline sharply as resolution increases, particularly for High and Ultra presets. For example, High settings drop from 78 FPS at 1080p to 56 FPS at 1440p, then to 35 FPS at 4K. Medium settings show a similar trend: 125 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 56 FPS at 4K. Low settings scale from 156 FPS at 1080p down to 112 FPS at 1440p and 70 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the least scalable, moving from 74 FPS at 1080p to 53 FPS at 1440p and 34 FPS at 4K. The minimum and maximum values recorded for Medium settings at each resolution show that the frame pacing remains relatively stable, with the gap between min and max widening at higher resolutions: 38 FPS at 4K, 27 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Arc B390 sits in a very specific performance tier based on its benchmark results. Its average 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals in the database provide a clear picture of its standing. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower than the Arc B390. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, a 1.5% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, trailing by 2.5%. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, which is 2.7% behind. These deltas are small, meaning the Arc B390 performs within a few percentage points of these older discrete mobile and entry-level desktop GPUs. In practical terms, a system with any of these graphics solutions would likely produce very similar frame rates in Inside, given the same CPU and settings, because the GPU performance ceiling is nearly identical.

On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709 across all tests, placing it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24728, which is 0.1% lower than the 5700X3D. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822, a 0.5% difference. The Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576, which is 0.5% higher than the 5700X3D. The Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24563, a 0.6% advantage. These tiny deltas mean that swapping the 5700X3D for any of these CPUs would have virtually no impact on frame rates in Inside, because the game is not heavily dependent on the processor at the tested settings, as shown by the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions and presets.

When considering the full combo, the CPU and GPU each have their own nearest rivals, but the measured FPS data reflects the combined system. Since the GPU is far weaker relative to its peers, the frame rates are largely dictated by the Arc B390. Any of the rival GPUs listed above would produce similar performance in this game, while the CPU alternatives would not change the outcome meaningfully.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings above 60 FPS?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 74, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the highest preset that maintains playability at this resolution.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 2560x1440 for this combo?

A: Medium settings are the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p, with an average of 90 FPS. High and Ultra presets fall below the threshold, at 56 FPS and 53 FPS respectively.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which produce an average of 70 FPS. Medium settings average 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and High and Ultra settings are well below at 35 FPS and 34 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has an average 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. The nearest rivals are the GeForce GT 520MX at 1463, the GeForce 800M at 1460, the GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446, and the GeForce GT 710 at 1443. The Arc B390 is 1.3% to 2.7% faster than these GPUs.

Q: What frame rates does Medium settings produce at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, the average is 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 144. At 1440p, the average is 90 FPS with a minimum of 76 and a maximum of 103. At 4K, the average is 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65.

Q: Which resolution offers the most headroom above the 60 FPS threshold?

A: 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the largest margin, averaging 156 FPS, which is 96 FPS above the threshold. Medium settings at 1080p also offer substantial headroom at 125 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU and GPU combination at rank 3296 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the pairing in the lower portion of all tested systems, roughly in the 11th percentile of combinations. The low rank is primarily driven by the GPU, which sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is much stronger at the 77th percentile. The measured frame rates at 4K and 1440p High/Ultra presets reflect this imbalance, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. At 1080p, the combo performs adequately across all presets, but the overall ranking considers all resolutions and settings, pulling the rank down because of the poor high-resolution performance.

The rank of 3296 out of 3716 means that 420 tested combos perform worse than this pairing in Inside. The majority of combinations in the database outperform it, which is expected given the Arc B390's modest GPU benchmark score. However, for a puzzle platformer like Inside, the absolute frame rates at 1080p and 1440p Medium are more than sufficient for smooth gameplay, so the low rank does not necessarily translate to a poor experience at those settings. The ranking is a composite measure across all tested scenarios, and the 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS drags the overall position down significantly.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Inside, but the playable settings depend heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with average FPS values of 156, 125, 78, and 74 respectively. The best setting at this resolution is Ultra, which delivers an average of 74 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold by 14 frames. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium are playable, with averages of 112 FPS and 90 FPS. The best playable setting at 1440p is Medium, averaging 90 FPS. High and Ultra at 1440p fall short at 56 FPS and 53 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, with an average of 70 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and High and Ultra are not viable at 35 FPS and 34 FPS.

The clear verdict is that this system is fully capable of running Inside at 1080p with maximum visual quality. At 1440p, users can enjoy Medium settings without dropping below 60 FPS. At 4K, only the lowest preset works, which may be acceptable for a game with Inside's minimalist art style, but it will not provide the full visual experience. The data shows no resolution where all presets are playable, but the 1080p Ultra result of 74 FPS is the strongest indicator that this combo is more than adequate for most users targeting standard Full HD displays.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 74 FPS. This is the recommended setting for this resolution, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. The next best option is High at 78 FPS, but Ultra already clears the bar, so there is no reason to drop down.

For 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, with an average of 90 FPS. This preset provides a substantial buffer above 60 FPS, and the minimum recorded value of 76 FPS ensures that frame drops are unlikely to cause stutter. High settings at 1440p average 56 FPS, which is below the threshold, so Medium is the clear choice for this resolution.

For 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which averages 70 FPS. Medium settings at 4K average 56 FPS, missing the target by a small margin. Low is the recommended preset for 4K, as it is the only one that satisfies the 60 FPS requirement. Users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate could attempt Medium, but the average of 56 FPS will result in noticeable dips during demanding scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this game. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a high-end processor with an average benchmark score of 24709 and a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Ryzen 5 7600X3D and Ryzen 9 5900HX, are within 0.5% of its score, indicating that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance. The Intel Arc B390, on the other hand, has an average benchmark score of 1482 and sits at the 9th percentile among GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 2.7% of its score, but they are all extremely low-end parts.

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions shows that the GPU is the dominant factor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 156 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 70 FPS, a reduction of 55%. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 74 FPS, which falls to 34 FPS at 4K Ultra, a 54% drop. This proportional decline matches the resolution pixel count increase, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The CPU's role is minimal because Inside is a puzzle platformer with relatively low CPU demands. The fact that the CPU sits at the 77th percentile while the GPU sits at the 9th percentile means the GPU is the bottleneck in almost every scenario.

The difference between presets at the same resolution further confirms the GPU's importance. At 1440p, moving from Low (112 FPS) to Medium (90 FPS) to High (56 FPS) to Ultra (53 FPS) shows a steady decline that aligns with increasing GPU workload. The CPU does not need to work significantly harder for Ultra settings; the frame rate drop is entirely due to the GPU's limited pixel throughput. Similarly, at 1080p, the range from 156 FPS at Low to 74 FPS at Ultra is driven by GPU shading and texture work. The CPU's 3DMark scores, including a single-thread score of 804 and an 8-thread score of 5357, are more than sufficient for this game, and the recorded frame rates never suggest a CPU limitation.

At 4K, the GPU is even more clearly the limiting factor. The Arc B390's texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s are modest, and the system-shared memory bandwidth is dependent on the platform. The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is only slightly above half the 1080p Ultra result of 74 FPS, which aligns with the 4x pixel count increase. The CPU's performance remains constant, so the entire frame rate drop is attributable to the GPU. For users upgrading this system, replacing the GPU would yield far larger gains than swapping the CPU, as the CPU already has ample headroom. The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p Medium, the GPU is used heavily but not fully maxed out, while at 4K and higher presets, it is saturated.