Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a broad range of performance in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows a system that is capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions but begins to strain under the demands of 4K Ultra settings. Benchmark results indicate that the optimal configuration balances visual fidelity with the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the most demanding playable preset varying significantly by resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves an average of 87 FPS. While the High preset is visually superior, it drops to an average of 54 FPS, falling below the playable threshold. The Low preset runs at 108 FPS but sacrifices too much visual quality, making Medium the best compromise for 4K.

For 2560x1440, the headroom is much larger. The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, delivering an average of 82 FPS. This is a significant jump from 4K, as the system can handle the maximum settings without issue. The High preset runs at 86 FPS, while Low and Medium reach 172 FPS and 138 FPS respectively, but Ultra is the clear choice for image quality.

At 1920x1080, the story is similar to 1440p. The most demanding preset, Ultra, runs at an average of 114 FPS, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS target. The lower presets—High at 120 FPS, Medium at 192 FPS, and Low at 240 FPS—all offer higher frame rates, but the Ultra preset provides the full experience without any performance concerns. The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is never bottlenecked by the game's demands.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear shift in component responsibility. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more prominent role, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a performance drop from 240 FPS to 114 FPS, a reduction of over half, which suggests that the CPU is feeding the GPU rapidly enough to saturate its capabilities, but the GPU still does the heavy lifting in terms of pixel processing.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more influential. The average FPS for Ultra drops from 114 FPS at 1080p to 82 FPS at 1440p, a 28% reduction in performance. This indicates that the GPU is now the primary limiter, as the increased pixel count demands more shading and rasterization work. The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X with its 8 cores and 16 threads, maintains its role, but the data shows that the frame rate is more dependent on the GPU's throughput at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance is absolute. The Ultra preset falls to 52 FPS, and even High drops to 54 FPS, both below the playable threshold. The only presets that clear 60 FPS are Low (108 FPS) and Medium (87 FPS). This stark drop from 1440p to 4K highlights that the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB of memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the most demanding 4K settings. The CPU scaling is negligible here; the game is entirely GPU-bound, as evidenced by the fact that High and Ultra produce nearly identical average frame rates (54 vs 52 FPS), indicating that the GPU is saturated regardless of the quality preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 108 FPS. The minimum and maximum are not recorded, but this is the only preset with a high margin above the playable threshold.
• Medium: Average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. The minimum is still well above 60 FPS, indicating good frame pacing.
• High: Average 54 FPS. This falls below the playable threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.
• Ultra: Average 52 FPS. This is the worst performer, with no min/max data, but the average indicates a stutter-prone experience.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 172 FPS. This is a high frame rate, suitable for fast-paced action.
• Medium: Average 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS. The minimum is still far above 60 FPS, showing a stable experience.
• High: Average 86 FPS. This is a solid result, well above the playable threshold.
• Ultra: Average 82 FPS. The minimum and maximum are not recorded, but the average is comfortably above 60 FPS, making it the best visual setting at this resolution.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 240 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded in the data, ideal for competitive play.
• Medium: Average 192 FPS, with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. The minimum is still extremely high, showing no dips.
• High: Average 120 FPS. This is a strong result, with no min/max data, but the average indicates smooth performance.
• Ultra: Average 114 FPS. This is nearly as fast as High, and the lack of min/max data does not detract from the fact that it is well above the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2983 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all possible pairings, which is surprising given the strong individual component scores. The CPU ranks in the 86th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37943, making it a high-end processor. The GPU, however, ranks in the 65th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556, which is more modest.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E, which scores 37911 (a 0.1% difference), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, scoring 37904 (also 0.1% difference). This shows that the Ryzen 7 9700X is extremely competitive with the top-tier processors. The GPU's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scoring 20534 (0.1% difference), and the Intel Arc A750, scoring 20582 (-0.1% difference). The Arc B570 sits right between these two, indicating it performs similarly to a mobile RTX 3070 and a previous-generation Intel Arc card.

The low combo rank is likely due to the game's age and low system requirements. Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, so it does not heavily stress modern hardware. The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor, as its lower percentile rank compared to the CPU means the combo's performance is dragged down by the Arc B570. However, the measured FPS shows that this does not matter in practice, as the game runs smoothly at most settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The data shows an average of 52 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable preset at 4K is Medium, which achieves 87 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to use Ultra settings?

A: Both 2560x1440 and 1920x1080 support Ultra settings. At 1440p, the average FPS is 82, and at 1080p, it is 114. Both are well above the playable threshold, so the choice depends on your monitor's native resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534. This is a 0.1% difference, indicating they perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B570?

A: The data suggests it is not. The CPU ranks in the 86th percentile and has a high single-thread score of 4654 in Passmark, so it can easily feed the GPU. The bottleneck is more likely the GPU, especially at 4K where the frame rates drop significantly.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The minimum FPS is recorded for Medium settings at all resolutions. At 4K, it is 74 FPS; at 1440p, it is 117 FPS; and at 1080p, it is 163 FPS. These minimums are all above the playable threshold, indicating good frame pacing.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested systems?

A: It ranks 2983 out of 3716 combinations. This places it in the lower half, but the actual performance in Inside is strong, as shown by the high FPS numbers at 1080p and 1440p.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Arc B570 can definitively run Inside at all three tested resolutions, but with caveats. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at every preset, with Ultra achieving 114 FPS and even the most demanding settings far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra hitting 82 FPS and providing the best visual experience. The verdict at 3840x2160 is more nuanced: the system is playable at Low (108 FPS) and Medium (87 FPS), but High and Ultra drop to 54 FPS and 52 FPS, respectively, which are below the playable threshold. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can handle the maximum settings with ease. For 4K, users must compromise on settings to achieve a smooth experience, but the game remains playable. Overall, the system is more than capable for this title, with the GPU being the primary factor in determining the quality ceiling.