Inside

Can AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Intel Arc B580 run Inside? Measured data for this combination shows a Puzzle Platformer that is overwhelmingly playable at standard resolutions, with the only compromise appearing at 4K with maximum settings. The pairing of AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel's Arc B580 yields average frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold for the majority of tested configurations. At 1080p and 1440p, all settings presets from Low to Ultra clear the playability bar with substantial headroom, while 4K requires a slight reduction from Ultra to maintain a smooth experience. The data set provides a clear picture of how this specific CPU and GPU combo behaves across three resolutions and four quality presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this configuration are presented as average FPS values, with minimum and maximum frame data not provided in the benchmark results. Across all tested scenarios, the combination demonstrates strong performance scaling.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system produces its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 269.2 FPS, which is the single highest average recorded for this combo. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 215.3 FPS, still a massive margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 133.3 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 129.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 139.8 FPS, indicating that the graphics settings have a significant impact on performance, but even the most demanding setting maintains an average well above 120 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 191.1 FPS, which is a 78.1 FPS reduction compared to the same setting at 1080p. The Medium preset averages 154.3 FPS, High averages 96.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 90.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent: Low drops by 29%, Medium by 28.3%, High by 27.5%, and Ultra by 29.9%. This uniform reduction suggests a balanced load distribution between the CPU and GPU as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits. The Low preset averages 124.6 FPS, which remains comfortably playable. The Medium preset averages 97.6 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 59.5 FPS, which falls just below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 58.3 FPS, also below the threshold. The transition from 1440p to 4K is steeper: Low drops by 34.8%, Medium by 36.7%, High by 38.4%, and Ultra by 35.7%. This indicates that the GPU is becoming a more significant limiting factor at 4K, though the CPU still provides enough headroom to keep the average frame rate competitive.

The data shows no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average performance. The measured results indicate that this combination is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU's strong single-thread performance allows the GPU to operate near its full potential.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival data for the CPU and GPU provides context for how this specific hardware behaves relative to other components.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the nearest rivals are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an average score of 33089, which is a delta of 0% compared to the 7800X3D's average benchmark score of 33079. The Intel Core i7-13650HX also scores 33089, a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091, again a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201, which is a -0.4% delta, meaning the 7800X3D performs slightly below this rival. These figures suggest that any of these four processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Inside, as the game is not heavily multithreaded.

For the Intel Arc B580, the nearest rivals show a slightly wider spread. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP has an average score of 23061, a -0.2% delta relative to the B580's average benchmark score of 23021. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, a 0.6% delta, meaning the B580 performs slightly better. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, a -0.7% delta, so the B580 trails this card by a small margin. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, a -1% delta. In practical terms, swapping the Arc B580 for any of these GPUs would result in nearly identical frame rates in Inside, with differences of roughly 1% or less in average performance.

This means that a system with an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G or Intel Core i7-13650HX paired with an RTX 3080 or RX 580 2048SP would produce very similar results to the measured combination. The performance deltas are so small that they would be imperceptible in actual gameplay, with the frame rate differences being within a few FPS at most.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates performance for this game. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high across all settings, with Low averaging 269.2 FPS and Ultra averaging 129.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 139.8 FPS, which demonstrates that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate changes when settings are adjusted. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, provides sufficient processing power to feed the GPU even at the lowest settings where the frame rate demand is highest.

As resolution increases to 1440p, the frame rates drop by roughly 28-30% across all settings. This uniform percentage drop indicates that the GPU is scaling with pixel count, while the CPU's contribution remains constant. The High preset at 1440p averages 96.6 FPS, which is 36.7 FPS lower than at 1080p. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 90.7 FPS, 38.7 FPS lower than at 1080p. This pattern suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p, as the CPU still has ample headroom.

At 4K, the scaling becomes more pronounced. The Low preset drops to 124.6 FPS, which is a 66.5 FPS reduction from 1440p. The Medium preset drops to 97.6 FPS, a 56.7 FPS reduction. The High preset drops to 59.5 FPS, a 37.1 FPS reduction, and Ultra drops to 58.3 FPS, a 32.4 FPS reduction. The fact that High and Ultra both fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 4K indicates that the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain playable frame rates at the highest quality settings. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases; at 4K, the GPU's compute capacity is the sole determinant of performance.

The data shows that Inside is a GPU-limited title at 1440p and 4K, while at 1080p the CPU's performance is more than adequate to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache and high single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 959) contribute to the consistent high frame rates at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 58.3 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset also falls short at 59.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 4K?

A: The Medium preset is the highest quality setting that stays at or above 60 FPS at 3840x2160, with an average of 97.6 FPS. The Low preset also works, averaging 124.6 FPS.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p?

A: All four presets are playable at 2560x1440. The Ultra preset averages 90.7 FPS, High averages 96.6 FPS, Medium averages 154.3 FPS, and Low averages 191.1 FPS. The Ultra preset provides the best visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps the system from being CPU-bound. The frame rates range from 129.4 FPS at Ultra to 269.2 FPS at Low, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor when settings are changed, but the CPU provides sufficient headroom to handle the highest frame rates.

Q: What are the nearest GPU rivals to the Intel Arc B580?

A: The closest performers are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP with a -0.2% delta, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 with a 0.6% delta, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with a -0.7% delta, and the NVIDIA P106-100 with a -1% delta. Any of these would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at 1080p or 1440p?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 129.4 FPS at Ultra, and the lowest at 2560x1440 is 90.7 FPS at Ultra. Both are well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured data, the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 129.4 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and provides more than double the playable threshold, leaving substantial headroom for any potential frame time spikes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also delivers the best visual quality while staying playable, averaging 90.7 FPS. This is 30.7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, offering a smooth experience with room to spare.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the best option, averaging 97.6 FPS. The High preset at 59.5 FPS and Ultra at 58.3 FPS both fall below the threshold, so Medium is the highest quality setting that remains playable. The 37.6 FPS margin above 60 FPS ensures stable performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2817 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the system in the lower-to-middle portion of the overall ranking, which is somewhat surprising given the high frame rates measured. The ranking includes all possible CPU and GPU combinations tested, and many of those combos likely feature more powerful GPUs that achieve even higher frame rates at 4K. However, the rank of 2817 out of 3716 means that 899 tested combos perform worse than this configuration. The percentile for the CPU is 83, indicating it outperforms 83% of all tested CPUs, while the GPU's percentile is 68, meaning it outperforms 68% of all tested GPUs. The combination's rank is dragged down by the GPU's mid-tier positioning, as the CPU is a top-tier performer.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside, but the playable settings depend on the resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 129.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra averaging 90.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system is limited to Low and Medium presets, with Medium averaging 97.6 FPS and Low averaging 124.6 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 59.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 58.3 FPS, both missing the 60 FPS target. For a 4K experience, players should select Medium settings to ensure a smooth frame rate. At 1080p and 1440p, the system has enough performance to run the game at maximum settings with significant headroom, making it a capable configuration for Inside at those resolutions.