Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a decisive performance result for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. Measured benchmark data indicates this combination ranks 2822 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of the database. Despite that middling overall standing, the actual frame rates are overwhelmingly positive for this title, with the combo clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested preset across all three resolutions. The data shows a system that is heavily overqualified for the game's demands, leaving substantial headroom even at 4K Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2822 out of 3716 tested combinations places it at roughly the 76th percentile of all systems in the database. This suggests the pairing is more capable than the average tested configuration, though it is far from the top tier. For a 2016 puzzle platformer, this rank is largely irrelevant to actual gameplay experience, as the performance ceiling for Inside is far lower than what this hardware offers. The measured FPS data confirms this: even the most demanding setting at the highest resolution produces playable results.

At 3840x2160, the combo achieves an average of 60.4 FPS on High settings, which is exactly at the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K dips to 57.7 FPS average, a marginal miss of the 60 FPS target. This indicates the system is right at the edge of 4K Ultra capability. Dropping to Medium at 4K yields 94.5 FPS, and Low settings produce 121.6 FPS. These numbers show that the Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game's modest visual demands.

Moving to 2560x1440, the story improves significantly. Ultra settings average 92.8 FPS, while High delivers 97.2 FPS. Medium jumps to 156.6 FPS, and Low reaches 195 FPS. At 1920x1080, the combo is essentially untouchable: Ultra averages 126.9 FPS, High 133.6 FPS, Medium 213.4 FPS, and Low an extraordinary 267.4 FPS. The 2822nd rank among 3716 combos does not reflect this level of playability, because the ranking includes systems tested against far more demanding titles.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D provide context for its processing power. The CPU's average benchmark score is 27896, placing it at the 80th percentile of all processors. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with an average score of 27887, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872, just 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 27932, a 0.1% advantage over the 5800X3D. The Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27799, which is 0.3% behind. These sub-1% differences mean any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game is not CPU-bound at these performance levels.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021 and sits at the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP with a score of 23061, which is 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, a 0.6% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, just 0.7% ahead. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, a 1% lead. These delta values are all within a single percentage point, suggesting that swapping the Arc B580 for any of these cards would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Inside. The game's low graphical complexity means even a GPU at the 68th percentile is more than sufficient.

For a system using the 5800X3D, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads with 96 MB of shared L3 cache are far beyond what Inside requires. The data shows the CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 884 and passmark single-thread score of 3234, both of which are ample for this title. Similarly, the Arc B580's 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs are overkill for a game from 2016. Any of the rival components listed would deliver essentially identical performance, as the bottleneck is entirely on the game's engine, not the hardware.

FAQ

*Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Arc B580 run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: No, not at a consistent 60 FPS. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 57.7, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K achieves exactly 60.4 FPS average, making it the highest playable setting at that resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 92.8 FPS. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best settings at this resolution, since it clears the 60 FPS target by a wide margin while offering the highest visual quality.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. The Ultra preset averages 126.9 FPS, High averages 133.6 FPS, Medium averages 213.4 FPS, and Low averages 267.4 FPS. The system has massive headroom at this resolution, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Inside?*

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 4K, the CPU's single-thread score of 884 in 3dmark is more than sufficient, while the GPU's performance drops from 121.6 FPS at Low to 57.7 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 4K on the same preset shows the GPU handling the increased resolution load.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 averages 60.4 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 94.5 FPS and Low averages 121.6 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while remaining playable.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2822 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places it in the lower third of the database, but that ranking is based on performance across many games, not specifically Inside. For this title, the measured frame rates are far above playability requirements at most settings.

The Verdict

The measured data clearly shows that this PC can run Inside without issue. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at exactly 60.4 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only non-playable setting, averaging 57.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra achieving 92.8 FPS average. At 1920x1080, every preset is well above 60 FPS, with Ultra reaching 126.9 FPS average. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 4K has three playable settings, while 1440p and 1080p have all four playable settings.

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the data shows the system meets this at every resolution except 4K Ultra. For a puzzle platformer, this is an exceptional result. The game's simple 2D side-scrolling visuals are not demanding, and the Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 performance is far more than necessary. The 5800X3D's 16 threads and 96 MB L3 cache handle any physics or logic calculations with ease. Users with a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor can expect excellent experiences at 1080p, with the Low preset averaging 267.4 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 121.6 FPS, Medium produces 94.5 FPS, High produces 60.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 57.7 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 2.7 FPS, which is the smallest difference between adjacent presets at this resolution. The jump from Low to Medium is 26.9 FPS, and from Medium to High is 34.1 FPS. This suggests diminishing returns as settings increase, with Ultra being the only preset to drop below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are substantially higher: Low averages 195 FPS, Medium averages 156.6 FPS, High averages 97.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 92.8 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 4.4 FPS, smaller than the gap between Medium and High at 59.4 FPS. At 1920x1080, the results are even more impressive: Low averages 267.4 FPS, Medium averages 213.4 FPS, High averages 133.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 126.9 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p on the Ultra preset shows a drop from 126.9 to 92.8 FPS, a 26.9% reduction, while 1440p to 4K Ultra drops from 92.8 to 57.7 FPS, a 37.8% reduction.

The data shows no min or max FPS values, only averages. This means the frame pacing appears consistent, but the database does not provide 1% lows or 0.1% lows. The average FPS numbers are all well above the playable threshold, except for 4K Ultra. For a puzzle platformer that requires precise timing, the lack of min FPS data is a minor gap, but the high averages suggest the system has sufficient headroom to maintain smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 60.4 FPS. This is a marginal pass, just 0.4 FPS above the threshold. The next lower preset, Medium, averages 94.5 FPS, offering a much larger safety margin. For users prioritizing frame rate stability over visual quality, Medium is the safer choice, but High technically meets the 60 FPS requirement.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 92.8 FPS. This is 32.8 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing substantial room for demanding scenes. All four presets are playable at 1440p, so users can select based on visual preference without worrying about performance. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers nearly 93 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a smooth experience.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 126.9 FPS. This is 66.9 FPS above the playable threshold, making it the most comfortable margin across all resolutions. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p leaves massive headroom. The data shows that 1080p Ultra delivers more than double the 60 FPS target, ensuring that even the most chaotic on-screen moments remain fluid.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals the GPU's dominant role in Inside. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 126.9 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, this drops to 92.8 FPS, a 26.9% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average falls to 57.7 FPS, another 37.8% reduction. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, since the CPU workload for a puzzle platformer remains relatively constant. The Arc B580's 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 80 ROPs are taxed more heavily at higher resolutions.

The CPU's role is minimal across all settings. The 5800X3D's passmark single-thread score of 3234 and 3dmark single-thread score of 884 are far above what Inside requires. The game's genre, Puzzle Platformer, typically involves simple physics and limited AI, which does not stress multi-core processors. The CPU's 16 threads remain largely idle, as evidenced by the 3dmark 16-thread score of 7299 versus the single-thread score of 884. The game likely uses only a few cores, making the 5800X3D's 8-core configuration more than sufficient.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 267.4 FPS, while at 4K Low, it drops to 121.6 FPS. This 145.8 FPS difference is entirely attributable to GPU load, as the CPU is not changing its workload. Similarly, the jump from 1080p Medium (213.4 FPS) to 1440p Medium (156.6 FPS) shows a 56.8 FPS drop, again pointing to the GPU. For users upgrading from a weaker CPU, the 5800X3D will not limit performance in Inside; the Arc B580 is the component that determines frame rates, especially at higher resolutions and presets.