Inside

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 3422 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. That places this configuration in the bottom 8% of all recorded system pairings, a position driven almost entirely by the graphics side. The CPU itself sits in the 83rd percentile among all processors, but the Arc B370 lands in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The recorded data shows a system where the processor is a high-end part and the graphics solution is a low-end integrated-class component, which explains the overall ranking.

For a game like Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016, this ranking is not necessarily a disaster. The game is not demanding by modern standards, and the benchmark results show that playable frame rates are achievable at several settings. Still, the combo rank reflects the GPU's severe limitation. The Arc B370's only recorded 3DMark result, Steel Nomad DX12, is 1184 points, and its average benchmark score is the same. That places it near the very bottom of the GPU hierarchy, with rivals like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770 scoring within 1% of it.

The CPU's high percentile does not rescue the combo from the low rank because Inside's frame rate at higher resolutions and presets is constrained by the GPU. The data shows that at 4K Ultra the system drops to 30 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra it reaches only 48 FPS. The processor is not the bottleneck in those cases; the graphics chip simply cannot push more frames. The 3422 rank is a fair representation of the pairing's overall capability: strong CPU, weak GPU, and a final result that is only suitable for modest settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has three chips that score essentially identically in average benchmark terms. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX all match the 7800X3D's average score of roughly 33079, with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is 0.4% behind. Any of these CPUs would behave nearly the same as the 7800X3D in Inside, meaning the frame rate differences would be negligible at all tested resolutions and presets. If someone already owns one of those processors, upgrading to the 7800X3D would not change Inside performance in any meaningful way.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B370's nearest rivals are all legacy or low-end parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, just 0.2% above the Arc B370. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. The deltas here are tiny, all within 1.4 percentage points. In practice, any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside at the same settings and resolution. The recorded data shows the Arc B370 and these rivals are effectively interchangeable for this game, though none of them are strong performers.

What this means for a builder is that the CPU choice is flexible. The 7800X3D is a premium part, but Inside will run the same on a Ryzen 7 8700G or an Intel Core i7-13650HX. The GPU is the limiting factor, and swapping the Arc B370 for any of its near-equal rivals would not change the experience. The bottleneck is fixed at the graphics stage regardless of which of those chips is installed.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a clear division of labor in Inside. The CPU is far more capable than the game requires, while the GPU is the limiting component at every resolution above 1080p Low. Looking at the scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, frame rates drop consistently as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance.

At 1080p Low, the system produces 141 FPS. At 1440p Low, that drops to 101 FPS. At 4K Low, it falls to 64 FPS. The same pattern holds for Medium settings: 113 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K. The GPU's limited pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, which is system-shared, cause these steep declines. The Arc B370 has a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, and those figures are modest enough that higher resolutions quickly overwhelm it.

The CPU's role is minimal in this game. Even at the lowest settings and highest frame rate of 141 FPS at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is not the constraint. Its single-thread score in 3DMark is 959, and its multi-thread score reaches 7980, both far above what a 2016 puzzle platformer needs. The data shows that when the GPU is pushed to its limit, such as at 4K Ultra with 30 FPS, the CPU is idle relative to its capacity. The game's threaded workload, even at maximum thread count, is trivial for this processor.

The preset scaling reinforces this. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra drops the frame rate from 141 to 67 FPS. The Ultra preset costs more than half the available frames, and that cost is entirely on the GPU. The CPU does not change its workload meaningfully across presets; it is the graphics card that must render more effects, shadows, and geometry. At 1440p, the drop from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 101 to 48, a 53 FPS loss. At 4K, the same preset progression goes from 64 to 30 FPS, a 34 FPS loss. In every case, the GPU is the deciding factor, and the resolution scaling shows that the Arc B370's performance degrades proportionally as pixel count increases.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside, but only under specific conditions. The recorded data sets a playable threshold of 60 FPS, and the system clears that threshold at certain resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the system is fully playable on all four presets: High, Low, Medium, and Ultra all average above 60 FPS. The best setting at 1080p is Ultra with an average of 67 FPS, and even the lowest recorded average at that resolution, which is 70 FPS on High, remains above the threshold.

At 1440p, the system is playable on Low and Medium only. Medium averages 81 FPS, and Low averages 101 FPS. High drops to 51 FPS and Ultra drops to 48 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, only Low is playable at 64 FPS. Medium averages 51 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, none of which clear the threshold. So the verdict is clear: 1080p is fully playable, 1440p is playable only at Medium or below, and 4K is playable only at Low.

The verdict by resolution in the database confirms this. For 3840x2160, the recommended best playable setting is Low at 64 FPS. For 2560x1440, it is Medium at 81 FPS. For 1920x1080, it is Ultra at 67 FPS. If a user wants to play at 4K, they must accept Low settings. If they want higher quality, they need to drop resolution. The system is not a 4K machine for this game at high presets, but it handles 1080p Ultra comfortably, which is likely the target for most players of a puzzle platformer.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K Ultra?

A: No. The recorded average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 30 FPS, which is half the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting at 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Medium is the best setting at 2560x1440, with an average of 81 FPS. High and Ultra fall to 51 FPS and 48 FPS respectively.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D ranks in the 83rd percentile among CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among GPUs. Frame rates scale heavily with resolution, indicating GPU limitation.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in the only recorded 3DMark test. Its nearest rivals, such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, score within 0.7% of it, so they would perform nearly identically in Inside.

Q: What frame rate does the system achieve at 1080p Low?

A: The recorded average is 141 FPS at 1920x1080 Low. That is the highest frame rate in the entire measured data set for this combo.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D a good match for the Arc B370 in this game?

A: The CPU is far more powerful than needed. Its nearest rival CPUs score within 0.4% of it, and the game's frame rates are always limited by the GPU, so the CPU choice has no practical impact on Inside's performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS. This is the best visual quality available at this resolution while maintaining playability. The recorded data shows that High, Medium, and Low all also exceed 60 FPS, with averages of 70, 113, and 141 FPS respectively, but Ultra is the highest preset that clears the threshold.

For 2560x1440, the best setting is Medium, averaging 81 FPS. Low averages 101 FPS, but Medium provides better visual quality while still staying well above the 60 FPS threshold. High at 51 FPS and Ultra at 48 FPS both fail to reach playable frame rates.

For 3840x2160, the only setting that stays above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 64 FPS. Medium drops to 51 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS. At 4K, users must accept Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The system has enough headroom at 1080p Ultra and 1440p Medium for a comfortable experience, but 4K is strictly a low-preset situation.