Inside

CPU and GPU Roles

Inside is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer with a deliberately muted, atmospheric visual style. The hardware demands are modest by modern standards, but the data shows a clear pattern: the Intel Arc B370 integrated GPU is the primary constraint at every resolution and preset combination. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, is far more capable than this workload requires; its recorded benchmark scores place it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Meanwhile, the Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, which indicates just how heavily the graphics solution limits frame rates.

The scaling between resolutions confirms the GPU-bound nature of this title. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo records 141 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low drops that figure to 101 FPS, a reduction of roughly 28 percent. At 3840x2160 at Low, the average falls further to 64 FPS. That progression is textbook behavior for a system limited by rasterization throughput. The GPU's recorded specifications include 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. When pixel count increases, those fixed resources must work harder per frame.

Preset scaling reinforces the same conclusion. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra is 74 FPS (141 to 67). At 2560x1440, that same preset swing spans from 101 to 48 FPS, a 53 FPS difference. At 3840x2160, Low to Ultra goes from 64 to 30 FPS, a 34 FPS difference. The absolute delta shrinks as resolution rises because the GPU is already saturated at higher pixel counts, but the proportional impact of settings remains substantial. The CPU is never the bottleneck here; even at the lowest resolution and preset, where CPU overhead would be most visible, the combo still delivers 141 FPS, well beyond what a 60 FPS display needs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements cover three resolutions and four quality presets, though only the Medium preset includes min and max frame data. The other presets report average FPS only. Here is the full breakdown from the database.

3840x2160 (4K):

At High, the combo averages 32 FPS average. Low settings produce 64 FPS average. Medium settings deliver 51 FPS average, with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 59 FPS. Ultra drops to 30 FPS average. Only Low clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at this resolution, with the Medium preset falling 9 FPS short of that mark. The gap between Low and Medium is 13 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High is 19 FPS. Ultra is essentially tied with High in practical terms, just 2 FPS lower.

2560x1440 (1440p):

At High, the average is 51 FPS. Low settings reach 101 FPS average. Medium delivers 81 FPS average, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS. Ultra sits at 48 FPS average. Two presets clear the 60 FPS threshold: Low and Medium. The Medium preset offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, averaging 21 FPS higher than the minimum playable standard. High and Ultra both fall short, with High just 9 FPS below the threshold.

1920x1080 (1080p):

At High, the average is 70 FPS. Low settings produce 141 FPS average. Medium reaches 113 FPS average, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. Ultra averages 67 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. Even the most demanding preset, Ultra, maintains a 7 FPS margin above 60 FPS average. The Medium preset has a recorded minimum of 96 FPS, which means even the worst-case frame time stays far above the playable line.

The Medium preset data is the only set with full min/max figures. Across all three resolutions, the spread between minimum and maximum is consistent: 16 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 16 FPS at 4K. This suggests frame pacing is stable, with no severe hitches that would create large drops below the average.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 64 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings average 51 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, so those presets are not suitable for 4K at 60 FPS.

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

A: Medium is the best choice. It averages 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS. Low also clears the threshold at 101 FPS average, but Medium provides higher visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High at 51 FPS and Ultra at 48 FPS do not meet the playable standard.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1080p?

A: Yes. The measured average at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 67 FPS, which is 7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only resolution where Ultra is playable. At 1440p Ultra averages 48 FPS, and at 4K Ultra averages 30 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At Low settings, the average drops from 141 FPS at 1080p to 101 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 40 FPS. At Medium settings, the average drops from 113 FPS to 81 FPS, a reduction of 32 FPS. At High settings, the average drops from 70 FPS to 51 FPS, a reduction of 19 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average drops from 67 FPS to 48 FPS, a reduction of 19 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU hold back performance in Inside?

A: No. The recorded data shows the frame rate scales primarily with resolution and settings, which indicates GPU limitation. The Ryzen 7 7700X scores in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, and its single-thread performance is strong. At 1080p Low, where CPU load would be highest relative to GPU load, the system still delivers 141 FPS average, far above the playable threshold.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The average is 51 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 59 FPS. This falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so Medium at 4K is not recommended for smooth gameplay, though the 43 FPS minimum means it remains fully playable for a slower-paced puzzle platformer.

The Verdict

The verdict data is clear. This combination can run Inside successfully, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution and settings choices.

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which averages 64 FPS. That is a 4 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The other presets fail: Medium averages 51 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. For 4K owners, Low settings are the only path to smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system offers more flexibility. Low settings average 101 FPS, and Medium settings average 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS. Both clear the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. High at 51 FPS and Ultra at 48 FPS do not qualify. The best settings for 1440p are Medium, as it provides the highest visual quality that still maintains a stable 60 FPS experience.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable. Low averages 141 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS, High averages 70 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, which delivers 67 FPS average. This is the resolution where the system is most comfortable, and the only one where maximum visual quality is achievable at playable frame rates.

The overall picture: this PC is a 1080p machine for Inside at max settings, a 1440p machine at medium settings, and a 4K machine only when visual quality is reduced to Low. The GPU is the limiting factor throughout. The Ryzen 7 7700X has ample headroom for this game, and the Arc B370 integrated graphics determine the ceiling at each resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what else would behave similarly in this configuration.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, the closest comparable processors are all within 1 percent of its average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802, just 0.3 percent lower. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35728, 0.5 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35719, 0.5 percent lower. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35670, 0.7 percent lower. Any of these CPUs paired with the same GPU would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, since the game is not CPU-limited at any tested resolution or preset.

For the Intel Arc B370, the nearest GPU rivals are all older discrete or mobile parts with similar average scores. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2 percent higher than the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7 percent higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4 percent lower. These deltas are tiny, within roughly 1.5 percent of the Arc B370's measured average. In practice, swapping the Arc B370 for any of these would yield nearly the same FPS in Inside, making the same resolution and preset limitations apply.

The practical takeaway: a system built around any of the four rival CPUs plus the Arc B370 would match this build's performance, and a system using the Ryzen 7 7700X with any of the four rival GPUs would also land within a couple percent of the recorded frame rates. The GPU choice matters far more for this game, so users seeking better 4K or higher-preset performance should look at GPUs with higher average scores than the Arc B370.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Inside, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 3422 out of 3716 combinations. That places it in the lower portion of the distribution, which aligns with the GPU's low benchmark percentile. The Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184, and it sits in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, so the rank is unsurprising.

The ranking reflects the GPU's ceiling rather than any CPU deficiency. The Ryzen 7 7700X is a high-end desktop processor, but Inside is a light title that does not require sustained multi-core throughput. The recorded FPS data shows the GPU saturating well before the CPU becomes a factor. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 141 FPS, but the GPU's overall benchmark position still drags the combo rank down relative to systems with stronger graphics hardware.

For context, the combo sits above roughly 294 other tested configurations, but below the vast majority of the 3716 total. This is not a combination that will top any charts for Inside, but the rank does not tell the full story. The game is old enough and light enough that even a GPU in the 5th percentile can deliver a playable experience at the right settings. The combo's rank of 3422 should be interpreted as a warning about high-resolution or high-preset expectations, not as a statement that the game is unplayable on this hardware. At 1080p, it handles all presets at 60 FPS or better. At 1440p, it handles two presets. At 4K, it handles one. That is a narrow but functional range of playable configurations.