Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers a playable experience for Inside, but the degree of success depends entirely on the chosen resolution. At 1080p, the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold on every preset, including Ultra. At 1440p, Medium settings are the ceiling for smooth play. At 4K, only Low settings maintain a consistent framerate above 60 FPS. The recorded data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics processor, with the CPU’s substantial compute resources left largely untapped by this 2016 puzzle platformer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets. The results are presented as average FPS, with minimum and maximum values recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope is narrow. The High preset averages 32 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 51 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 59 FPS. Low settings jump to an average of 64 FPS, clearing the threshold with a slim margin. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 30 FPS, the lowest recorded result in the entire dataset. This 4K profile shows a clear pattern: the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at this pixel count, and only the lowest quality settings produce a playable average.

At 2560x1440, the results improve substantially. High settings average 51 FPS, still short of the 60 FPS target. Medium settings reach an average of 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS, providing a comfortable cushion above the threshold. Low settings average 101 FPS, the highest recorded figure at this resolution. Ultra settings average 48 FPS, which falls below the playable mark. The 1440p data indicates that Medium is the optimal balance, as it is the most demanding preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS while also keeping the minimum above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs best across the board. Low settings average 141 FPS, the single highest average in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. High settings average 70 FPS, and Ultra settings average 67 FPS. Every preset at 1080p stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum recorded at Medium is 96 FPS, which means even the lowest frame time in that configuration remains well above the playable line. The 1080p results show that the GPU has enough headroom at this resolution to run the game at its maximum quality settings.

The gap between resolutions is significant. Dropping from 1080p to 1440p cuts the Ultra average from 67 FPS to 48 FPS, a reduction of 19 FPS. Dropping from 1440p to 4K cuts the Ultra average from 48 FPS to 30 FPS, another 18 FPS reduction. The Medium preset shows a similar trend: 113 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K. These numbers indicate that resolution scaling is the dominant factor in this combo’s performance, with the integrated graphics solution struggling to keep pace as pixel count rises.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution. For 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, which produce an average of 64 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that clears the threshold. Medium falls short with an average of 51 FPS, and High and Ultra are far behind at 32 FPS and 30 FPS respectively. The 64 FPS average at Low is a slim margin, only 4 FPS above the playable line, so any additional load could push it below 60 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, with an average of 81 FPS. This preset also records a minimum of 69 FPS, meaning the frame rate never dips below the threshold during the measurement window. High settings average 51 FPS, which is not playable, and Ultra averages 48 FPS. Low settings average 101 FPS, but they are less demanding, so they are not the best choice. Medium provides the highest quality visuals while maintaining a stable playable experience.

For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available in the game, and it runs at an average that clears the threshold by 7 FPS. High settings average 70 FPS, which is slightly higher, but Ultra is more demanding and still playable. Medium averages 113 FPS and Low averages 141 FPS, both well above the line, but they do not offer the same visual fidelity. The 1080p Ultra result is the definitive answer for this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 3422 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This means the combo sits in the bottom 8 percent of all recorded configurations. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU is in the 87th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 5th percentile against all GPUs. The processor is a top-tier part, but the graphics solution is near the bottom of the distribution. The rank reflects the GPU’s limitations, not the CPU’s capabilities.

This ranking implies that a large majority of tested combos deliver higher frame rates in Inside. The game is not demanding by modern standards, and most dedicated graphics cards, even older ones, outperform this integrated solution. The combo’s position is driven by the Arc B370’s low average benchmark score of 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. That score places the GPU in the 5th percentile, which aligns with the gameplay results seen here.

The CPU’s high percentile does not translate into a high combo rank because Inside relies primarily on the GPU for rendering. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s average benchmark score of 39768 and its 87th percentile ranking are irrelevant to the frame rate when the GPU is the bottleneck. The data shows a mismatch between the two components: a flagship desktop processor paired with an entry-level integrated graphics unit. This imbalance is the reason the combo ranks so low in the game-specific list.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the processor, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average score of 39603, which is 0.4 percent higher than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s 39768. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, which is 0.7 percent lower than the 9800X3D. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39485, which is 0.7 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081, which is 0.8 percent lower. These four chips bracket the 9800X3D’s average score within a narrow band of less than 1 percent. In terms of CPU-bound tasks, any of these processors would produce nearly identical results.

For the graphics processor, the nearest rivals are older discrete and mobile parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 has an average score of 1186, which is 0.2 percent lower than the Arc B370’s 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, which is 0.5 percent lower. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, which is 0.7 percent lower. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4 percent higher. These deltas are all within 1.4 percent, meaning the Arc B370 performs almost exactly like these legacy GPUs in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. For Inside specifically, a system with one of these GPUs would produce frame rates very close to those recorded for the Arc B370.

The practical takeaway is that swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would not change the measured FPS in Inside, since the GPU is the limiting factor. Swapping the GPU for one of its nearest rivals would also produce similar results, since their benchmark scores are nearly identical. The combo’s performance is defined by the GPU tier, and the nearest rivals confirm that this tier sits at the very bottom of the current GPU landscape.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with High settings?

A: No. The recorded average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 32 FPS, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Low preset is the only option at 4K that reaches an average of 64 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: Medium settings are the best choice at 2560x1440. They produce an average of 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS, keeping the frame rate above 60 FPS at all times. High and Ultra presets average 51 FPS and 48 FPS respectively, which are not playable.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 1080p on Ultra?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 67 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1080p, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, stay above 60 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192. All are within 0.7 percent of the Arc B370’s score, indicating nearly identical performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 39768. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 39603, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081. All deltas are under 1 percent, so these CPUs perform similarly in compute benchmarks.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems for Inside?

A: The combo ranks 3422 out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the lower portion of the database, consistent with the GPU’s 5th percentile ranking against all GPUs.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 3840x2160, the playable settings list contains only Low, with an average of 64 FPS at that preset. This is a valid configuration for 4K play, but it requires the lowest quality settings and leaves only a 4 FPS margin above the 60 FPS line. Players who demand higher visual fidelity at 4K will need different hardware.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium. The best setting is Medium, with an average of 81 FPS. This is a solid result, providing a stable frame rate with a minimum of 69 FPS. The margin above the threshold is comfortable, making this the most balanced option for the resolution.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS. High settings average 70 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS, and Low averages 141 FPS. This resolution offers the full range of settings, and Ultra is a valid choice for maximum quality.

The data shows that this combo is playable for Inside at all three resolutions, provided the right preset is selected. The GPU is the limiting component, and its low benchmark percentile of 5 explains the modest frame rates. The CPU, ranked in the 87th percentile, is not the bottleneck. This system can run Inside, but the experience is defined by the graphics solution’s constraints. For 1080p users, the game runs flawlessly at maximum settings. For 1440p and 4K users, lower presets are required to stay above 60 FPS. The verdict is playable, with the caveat that settings must be adjusted according to resolution.