Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a surprisingly capable experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The recorded data shows that this combination easily handles the game at 1080p with all settings maxed out, and remains playable at 1440p with medium settings. However, the system struggles at 4K, where only the low preset maintains a framerate above the 60 FPS threshold. The primary bottleneck is clearly the Intel Arc B390, an integrated graphics solution that ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably across the board. The Low preset delivers an average of 156 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Medium preset produces an average of 125 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS, indicating a smooth and consistent experience. High settings yield an average of 78 FPS, while the Ultra preset, the most demanding option, still manages an average of 74 FPS. This demonstrates that at 1080p, the user has complete freedom to choose any visual preset without sacrificing playability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but expected. The Low preset still delivers a very high average of 112 FPS. The Medium preset remains comfortably playable with an average of 90 FPS, and its minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 103 FPS show that it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold even in demanding scenes. The High preset, however, drops to an average of 56 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 53 FPS, also below the mark. At this resolution, the data clearly indicates that Medium is the ceiling for a consistent 60+ FPS experience.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents the greatest challenge for this hardware combination. The Low preset is the only option that remains playable, achieving an average of 70 FPS. The Medium preset drops to an average of 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, showing significant frame time variance. The High preset averages 35 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 34 FPS, both of which are far too low for a smooth gameplay experience. The data shows a steep performance cliff between the Low and Medium presets at 4K, suggesting that the GPU's limited memory bandwidth and processing power are overwhelmed by the increased resolution and texture complexity.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 1080p with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average of 74 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Medium preset is the best option at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 90 FPS. The High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 56 FPS and 53 FPS respectively.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only with the Low preset, which achieves an average of 70 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 56 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets are unplayable at 35 FPS and 34 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its closest rivals in the database?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. It is 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F compare to similar CPUs in the database?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF, 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 48 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Medium preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions in the measured data reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the Intel Arc B390. The CPU is an exceptionally powerful processor, ranking in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and the Intel Core i7-14700KF, both of which are within a fraction of a percent of its performance. This level of processing power is far more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer like Inside, which is not a CPU-intensive title.

The Intel Arc B390, on the other hand, is the limiting factor. It ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with its closest rivals being older, low-end NVIDIA cards like the GeForce GT 520MX and the GeForce GT 710. The GPU's integrated nature, with system-shared memory and system-dependent bandwidth, explains its modest performance. The measured FPS data shows that the system is heavily GPU-bound, especially at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the CPU is powerful enough to feed the GPU effectively, and the framerates are high across all presets. The difference between the Low preset (156 FPS) and the Ultra preset (74 FPS) shows that the GPU is still the primary determinant of performance, but the CPU has enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck. At 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases, and the framerates drop correspondingly. The 1440p Medium preset (90 FPS) is still playable, but the High preset (56 FPS) falls below the threshold, indicating that the GPU is running out of resources.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is completely overwhelmed. The performance gap between Low (70 FPS) and Medium (56 FPS) is a steep 14 FPS drop, while the jump from Medium to High (35 FPS) is a massive 21 FPS drop. This pattern indicates that the GPU's limited texture units, ROPs, and memory bandwidth are saturated at 4K, and the CPU's performance is irrelevant at this point. The Ryzen 7 9700F could easily push more frames if the GPU were capable, but the Arc B390 simply cannot keep up with the rendering demands of 4K resolutions.

The Verdict

The data indicates that this PC can absolutely run Inside for the vast majority of users. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra with an average of 74 FPS. This means users with 1080p monitors can play the game at maximum visual fidelity without any performance concerns. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable with the Low and Medium presets, with the Medium preset delivering an average of 90 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 1440p users who want a balance between visual quality and smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable with the Low preset, which achieves an average of 70 FPS. Users with 4K displays will need to make significant visual sacrifices to enjoy the game. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and the High and Ultra presets are unplayable. The verdict is clear: this is a great 1080p machine for Inside, a good 1440p machine with settings adjusted, and a marginal 4K machine that requires the lowest settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking of tested hardware combinations for Inside, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the Intel Arc B390 ranks 3296th out of 3716 total combinations. This places it in the bottom 11% of all tested systems, which is a direct reflection of the GPU's weak performance. The CPU, by contrast, is a top-tier component, but the overall combination is dragged down by the integrated graphics solution.

The ranking makes sense when considering the individual component benchmarks. The Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end desktop CPU with a launch MSRP of $289, and it outperforms or matches several flagship processors from the previous generation. However, the Arc B390 is an integrated GPU with a benchmark score of 1482, which puts it in the same performance class as entry-level discrete GPUs from over a decade ago. In a game like Inside, which is not graphically intensive, the GPU is still the dominant factor, and this combination's low rank reflects that reality.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users targeting a consistent 60 FPS or higher, the recommended settings are as follows based on the measured data:

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset is Low. This is the only preset that achieves an average FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, delivering 70 FPS. The Medium preset at 56 FPS is close but falls just short, so Low is the clear choice for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is Medium. This configuration achieves an average of 90 FPS, providing a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold. While the Low preset is faster at 112 FPS, the Medium preset offers a better visual experience while still maintaining excellent performance.

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra. This is the most demanding preset available, and it still achieves an average of 74 FPS. This gives users the highest possible visual quality at 1080p while comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data confirms that this hardware combination is fully capable of maxing out Inside at 1080p.