Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a highly capable performance profile for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing is overwhelmingly successful at the game’s most common resolutions, with the only notable compromise appearing at 4K Ultra settings. The data shows a clear progression of frame rates across resolutions and presets, positioning this system as a robust choice for high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains playable with adjusted settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU, several hardware combinations would produce nearly identical performance in Inside. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69,996. Its closest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which scores 69,875 (a 0.2% difference), and the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70,163 (0.2% lower). The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails slightly at 69,515 (0.7% behind), while the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355 (0.9% behind). In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver essentially indistinguishable frame rates in Inside, as the game’s CPU demands are modest relative to these high-end desktop parts.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570 holds the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,556. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20,534 (a 0.1% difference), followed by the Intel Arc A750 at 20,582 (0.1% lower). The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480 (0.4% behind), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X reaches 20,662 (0.5% ahead). The deltaPct values are all within half a percent, meaning that swapping the Arc B570 for any of these alternatives would produce near-identical measured FPS in Inside. This is particularly relevant for the RTX 3070 Mobile, which matches the Arc B570’s performance almost exactly despite being a laptop-class part.

Given these tight margins, a system built around any of the listed CPU rivals paired with any of the GPU rivals would yield the same playability verdicts. The 4K Ultra preset would remain the single sub-60 FPS configuration, while all other resolution and settings combinations would clear the 60 FPS threshold. The practical takeaway is that this performance tier is well-established, and the specific component choices within these rival groups do not meaningfully alter the gaming experience for Inside.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains 60 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution?

A: The data shows that Medium settings at 4K achieve an average of 87 FPS, with minimums of 74 FPS and maximums of 100 FPS. This makes Medium the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold at this resolution.

Q: How does the system perform at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: Benchmark results indicate that 1440p Ultra yields an average of 82 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1440p (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Low reaching 172 FPS and Medium hitting 138 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 a bottleneck for this game at 1920x1080?

A: No bottleneck is evident. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 240 FPS average, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains 114 FPS. The GPU’s benchmark percentile of 65 and its near-identical scores to rivals like the RTX 3070 Mobile indicate no performance ceiling issues at this resolution.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings?

A: The measured data includes minimum FPS only for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 163 FPS; at 2560x1440, it is 117 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it is 74 FPS. All these minimums stay well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996. It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163), 0.7% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515), and 0.9% faster than the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355). These margins are negligible for gaming.

Q: What is the system’s overall rank for playing Inside?

A: The combination ranks 2,983 out of 3,716 tested combos in the game’s benchmark database. This places it in the upper 20% of all systems tested for Inside, with measured data confirming playability across most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets each. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across the board. The Low preset averages 240 FPS, while Medium reaches 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. High settings produce 120 FPS average, and Ultra maintains 114 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for the Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down predictably. Low settings average 172 FPS, Medium achieves 138 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS, High drops to 86 FPS, and Ultra settles at 82 FPS. Again, only the Medium preset includes min/max data.

The 3840x2160 results show the largest performance gap. Low settings average 108 FPS, Medium reaches 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS, High falls to 54 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 52 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are the only configurations in the entire dataset that fail to reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The scaling pattern is consistent: moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 25-30% across presets, while moving from 1440p to 4K cuts performance by another 35-40%. The Medium preset shows the most complete data with min/max values at all three resolutions, revealing that frame pacing remains stable even at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with substantial headroom. The verdictByResolution data is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the best playable setting being Ultra at 114 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the same applies — every preset from Low to Ultra maintains 60 FPS or better, with Ultra achieving 82 FPS average. The 3840x2160 resolution is the only area requiring compromise, as High (54 FPS) and Ultra (52 FPS) fall below the playable threshold. Low (108 FPS) and Medium (87 FPS) both clear 60 FPS at 4K, with Medium being the recommended maximum.

The verdict is clear: for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this system delivers a flawless experience with no settings restrictions. For 4K, users must drop from High or Ultra to Medium to maintain smooth gameplay. The 60 FPS threshold is the key metric, and the data shows that the system exceeds it by wide margins in most configurations. The 4K High preset’s 54 FPS average is the only real shortcoming, and it is minor given that Medium provides a 33 FPS improvement over High at the same resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals how each component contributes to Inside’s frame rates. The CPU’s role is consistent across all settings — the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F’s 94th percentile ranking and high single-thread score of 4,691 ensure that it never becomes a limiting factor in this puzzle platformer. The game’s modest computational demands are easily handled by the processor’s 8 cores and 16 threads, which score 36,470 in PassMark multithread testing.

The GPU’s influence becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the Intel Arc B570 delivers 240 FPS on Low settings, suggesting that the graphics card is operating well within its capabilities. The jump from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 28% across all presets, which aligns with the pixel count increase of 78%. This indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor at these resolutions. The transition from 1440p to 4K produces a 37% average FPS drop, again consistent with the 125% pixel increase, confirming that the Arc B570’s 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s data requirements.

The preset scaling tells a similar story. At any given resolution, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS by roughly 50-55%. This consistent pattern across all three resolutions indicates that the game’s settings primarily impact GPU workload rather than CPU usage. The CPU’s performance remains stable regardless of resolution or preset, as evidenced by the fact that 4K Low (108 FPS) outperforms 1080p Ultra (114 FPS) by only 6 FPS — a margin that reflects GPU load differences rather than CPU limitations. In short, the CPU provides a solid foundation, while the GPU determines the ceiling for graphical fidelity at each resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for each resolution are determined by the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which achieves 114 FPS average. This leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, making Ultra the clear choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is also Ultra, with an average of 82 FPS. This provides a 22 FPS buffer over the playable threshold, ensuring consistent performance even during demanding scenes. The High preset at 1440p offers 86 FPS, but Ultra’s visual improvements come at only a 4 FPS cost, making it the superior pick.

For 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, averaging 87 FPS. The data shows that High (54 FPS) and Ultra (52 FPS) both fail to reach 60 FPS, so Medium is the highest preset that delivers playable performance. The 74 FPS minimum recorded at Medium ensures that even the most intense moments stay above the threshold. This configuration provides a 33 FPS improvement over High while maintaining stable frame pacing, as evidenced by the 74-100 FPS range. For users prioritizing visual fidelity at 4K, the trade-off is clear: Medium delivers playable performance, while High and Ultra require dropping resolution or accepting sub-60 FPS gameplay.