Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents an unusual combination for running Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The database shows this pairing achieves playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the recorded measurements, comparing this hardware to its nearest rivals and detailing what settings work best at each resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU in this combo, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, sits in the 92nd percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 58386. Its nearest rivals in the database are remarkably close in performance. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, a mere 0.1% difference, while the Intel Core i9-14900 trails by just 0.5% with a score of 58115. On the other side, the Intel Xeon w5-2545 edges ahead by 0.2% with 58504, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 leads by 0.7% with 58826. These deltas are negligible, meaning a system built around any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Inside, which is not a demanding title for modern processors.

The GPU tells a very different story. The Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier cards. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% behind, while the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, just 0.2% ahead. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 leads by 0.5% with 1190, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% ahead with 1192. The data indicates that this GPU is not a high-performance part, and its integrated nature (the Arc B370 is listed as an IGP with shared system memory) means it behaves similarly to those older discrete mobile and desktop cards. For Inside, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

Inside is not a graphically intensive game, and the recorded frame rates reveal how the balance shifts between CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the GPU has less work to do, so the high-end CPU can push frame rates to 141 FPS on Low settings and 113 FPS on Medium. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is significant, from 141 down to 67 FPS, which shows the GPU is still the limiting factor even at this resolution, but the CPU's strength is evident in the high ceiling.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, and frame rates drop across the board. Low settings produce 101 FPS, Medium 81 FPS, High 51 FPS, and Ultra 48 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings is from 113 to 81 FPS, a 28% reduction. This is a clear sign that the GPU is becoming more involved, though the CPU still has enough headroom to keep frame rates above 60 on Low and Medium.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully saturated. Low settings yield 64 FPS, but Medium drops to 51 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS. The drop from 1440p Medium (81 FPS) to 4K Medium (51 FPS) is a 37% reduction. The data shows that the CPU is not the constraint at 4K; even the weakest of the CPU's rivals would likely produce similar results because the Arc B370 cannot keep up with the pixel count. In short, the CPU dominates at low resolutions and settings, while the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor at 4K and at higher presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the database shows that all four presets are playable, meaning they stay at or above 60 FPS. The most demanding preset that still clears this threshold is Ultra, which delivers an average of 67 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium are playable. High falls to 51 FPS and Ultra to 48 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold. The best setting is Medium, which achieves 81 FPS on average, with recorded minimums of 69 FPS and maximums of 93 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, with an average of 64 FPS. Medium drops to 51 FPS, which is below the threshold. Therefore, Low is the best setting for 4K, and even then, the average is only 4 FPS above the target, so there is little headroom for demanding scenes.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 32 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The only playable setting at 4K is Low, which averages 64 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 81 FPS, with minimums of 69 FPS. High settings drop to 51 FPS, so Medium is the highest preset that remains playable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark score?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark. Its closest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower.

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

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU allows frame rates to reach 141 FPS on Low settings, but the GPU limits Ultra to 67 FPS. The CPU has ample headroom, while the GPU is the bottleneck at higher presets.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The average is 113 FPS, with minimums of 96 FPS and maximums of 130 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Medium settings?

A: No. Medium settings at 3840x2160 average 51 FPS, with minimums of 43 FPS and maximums of 59 FPS. All three metrics are below or at the threshold, so it is not playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded averages are 64 FPS on Low, 51 FPS on Medium, 32 FPS on High, and 30 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data, showing 43 FPS minimum and 59 FPS maximum. The Low and High presets have null min/max values in the database, so only averages are available.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 101 FPS, Medium averages 81 FPS with a range of 69 to 93 FPS, High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 48 FPS. The pattern is consistent: each step up in quality costs roughly 20 to 30 FPS, and the gap between Low and Ultra is 53 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 141 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS with a range of 96 to 130 FPS, High averages 70 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 3 FPS, suggesting that Ultra is not significantly more demanding than High at this resolution, or that the GPU is already nearing its limit.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Inside, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3422 out of 3716 total combos. This places it in the lower 8% of all tested systems. The rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU, since the CPU is near the top of its class. The Arc B370's 5th percentile GPU ranking and its shared memory architecture limit the system's overall standing. For a game like Inside, which is not demanding, the combo still manages to be playable at 1080p and 1440p, but the rank reflects that most other tested systems, even those with mid-range GPUs, would outperform it.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on all presets, with Ultra achieving 67 FPS, so users can enjoy maximum quality. At 2560x1440, Medium is the best playable setting at 81 FPS, while High and Ultra fall short at 51 and 48 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable at 64 FPS, which is a marginal result. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable, 1440p is playable with reduced settings, and 4K is only playable on the lowest preset. The bottleneck is the Intel Arc B370, which is a low-power integrated GPU. The CPU is more than capable, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. For a puzzle platformer, the 1080p Ultra experience is smooth, but users seeking 4K will need to compromise significantly.