Inside

Measured FPS Breakdown

Inside is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer, but the recorded frame rates show that even a game with modest visual demands can expose a wide gap between settings presets. The data was captured at three resolutions, and the average FPS figures reveal a clear pattern: the Intel Arc B390 handles the game comfortably at 1080p, struggles as resolution climbs, and only remains playable at 4K when the settings are dropped to Low.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the average frame rates are telling. With Low settings, the combo produces 70 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop the average to 56 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. High settings fall further to 35 FPS average, and Ultra bottoms out at 34 FPS average. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 36 FPS, which is a substantial gap for a puzzle platformer.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance picture improves considerably. Low settings deliver 112 FPS average. Medium settings produce 90 FPS average, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. High settings land at 56 FPS average, just below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings manage 53 FPS average. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 59 FPS, showing that the preset choice matters more than the resolution change in some cases.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs best. Low settings hit 156 FPS average. Medium settings reach 125 FPS average, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS. High settings produce 78 FPS average, and Ultra settings deliver 74 FPS average. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold, which makes this resolution the only one where the full range of settings is viable.

The min and max FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution, which limits the granularity of the data. At 4K Medium, the 48 FPS minimum and 65 FPS maximum show a 17 FPS swing, suggesting some scene-dependent variability. At 1440p Medium, the 76 FPS minimum and 103 FPS maximum show a 27 FPS swing. At 1080p Medium, the 106 FPS minimum and 144 FPS maximum show a 38 FPS swing, the widest range recorded in the entire dataset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 96 MB shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores place it in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 58386. The Intel Arc B390, by contrast, is an integrated graphics solution with a 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 1482. This pairing is unusual: an extremely strong CPU paired with a relatively weak GPU. The recorded FPS data reflects that imbalance.

The resolution scaling makes the GPU's role clear. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 156 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 112 FPS. At 4K Low, it falls to 70 FPS. This steady decline as resolution increases is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor at any resolution, given its 92nd percentile standing. The GPU, on the other hand, sits in the 9th percentile, so the frame rate is primarily determined by the graphics workload.

The settings scaling reinforces this interpretation. At 4K, the jump from Low to Medium costs 14 FPS (70 to 56), from Medium to High costs 21 FPS (56 to 35), and from High to Ultra costs 1 FPS (35 to 34). The largest single drop occurs between Medium and High, which suggests a significant increase in rendering complexity at that preset tier. At 1440p, the drop from Low to Medium is 22 FPS (112 to 90), from Medium to High is 34 FPS (90 to 56), and from High to Ultra is 3 FPS (56 to 53). At 1080p, the drop from Low to Medium is 31 FPS (156 to 125), from Medium to High is 47 FPS (125 to 78), and from High to Ultra is 4 FPS (78 to 74).

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: the GPU dominates the performance equation. The CPU's role is secondary, as evidenced by the fact that the same CPU paired with a different GPU would likely produce similar FPS numbers in this game. The data does not include CPU utilization figures, but the GPU's low percentile ranking and the consistent resolution scaling point to the Arc B390 as the performance bottleneck.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for how this combo compares to other hardware. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M with an average score of 58323 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Xeon w5-2545 with an average score of 58504 and a delta of -0.2 percent, the Intel Core i9-14900 with an average score of 58115 and a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with an average score of 58826 and a delta of -0.7 percent. These deltas are all within one percent, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically to the Ryzen 7 9850X3D in terms of overall benchmark performance. For a game like Inside, which appears to be GPU-bound at most settings, swapping the CPU for one of these rivals would likely produce negligible FPS differences.

The Intel Arc B390's nearest rivals are all NVIDIA integrated or entry-level parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX has an average score of 1463 and a delta of 1.3 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce 800M has an average score of 1460 and a delta of 1.5 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM has an average score of 1446 and a delta of 2.5 percent, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 has an average score of 1443 and a delta of 2.7 percent. These deltas are also small, ranging from 1.3 to 2.7 percent. A system with one of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Inside, assuming the CPU is not the limiting factor. The practical implication is that the Arc B390's performance class is firmly at the entry level, and the recorded FPS numbers in this game reflect that positioning.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Inside? Yes, but only under specific conditions. The verdict data breaks down by resolution. At 3840x2160, the playable settings list contains only Low, with an average FPS of 70 at the best setting. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium delivering 90 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable, with Ultra delivering 74 FPS average.

The 60 FPS threshold is the benchmark for playability in this dataset. At 4K, only Low clears that bar. Medium at 4K falls short at 56 FPS, and High and Ultra are far below at 35 and 34 FPS respectively. At 1440p, Low and Medium clear 60 FPS, but High and Ultra do not, at 56 and 53 FPS. At 1080p, every preset clears 60 FPS, with the lowest average being Ultra at 74 FPS.

The practical takeaway is that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting component. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a top-tier CPU, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's entry-level performance in a graphically demanding scenario. Players who want to run Inside at higher settings will need to stay at 1080p, where the GPU has enough headroom. Players who want 4K resolution will need to accept Low settings as the only option above the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution. At 3840x2160, the best settings option is Low, with an average FPS of 70. Medium at 4K drops to 56 FPS, so it does not qualify. At 2560x1440, the best settings option is Medium, with an average FPS of 90. High at 1440p drops to 56 FPS, so Medium is the ceiling. At 1920x1080, the best settings option is Ultra, with an average FPS of 74. This is the only resolution where the most demanding preset is also the best playable option.

These choices follow a logical progression. At 4K, the GPU is stretched thin, so only the least demanding preset works. At 1440p, the GPU has enough headroom for Medium but not High. At 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom for Ultra. The average FPS at the best setting for each resolution: 70 FPS at 4K Low, 90 FPS at 1440p Medium, and 74 FPS at 1080p Ultra. Notably, 1080p Ultra at 74 FPS is only slightly above 4K Low at 70 FPS, which shows how much resolution scaling affects this particular GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this CPU and GPU pairing in Inside is 3296 out of 3716 tested combinations. That places it in the lower portion of the database, with roughly 89 percent of tested combos ranking above it. This low rank is consistent with the GPU's 9th percentile standing among all GPUs. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking does not offset the GPU's weakness in this game.

The rank implies that most other CPU and GPU combinations in the database would deliver higher frame rates in Inside. The data does not specify which combos rank higher or lower, but the percentile figures for the individual components suggest the GPU is the primary reason for the low overall rank. A system with a weaker CPU but a stronger GPU would likely rank higher in this game, since Inside appears to be GPU-bound at most settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 60 FPS on 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which produce 70 FPS average. Medium settings at 4K drop to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p?

A: Ultra is the best playable preset at 1920x1080, delivering 74 FPS average. All four presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3 percent slower), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1.5 percent slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5 percent slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (2.7 percent slower). All are within three percent of the Arc B390's average benchmark score.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile among GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 9850X3D ranks in the 92nd percentile among CPUs. The FPS drops consistently as resolution and settings increase, which points to GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 90, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Inside?

A: This combo ranks 3296 out of 3716 tested combinations in Inside, placing it in the lower portion of the database.