Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a decisive performance profile for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. Measured data confirms that this combination provides a fully playable experience across all tested resolutions, with the Arc B580 showing particular strength at 1080p and 1440p. While the GPU’s average benchmark score places it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, the game’s relatively modest demands allow the combo to push frame rates far beyond the 60 FPS threshold at most settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, comparative standing, and optimal configuration for this hardware pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest graphical preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS at 4K (3840x2160)?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 60.4 FPS, just clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 56.5 FPS, which is below the threshold, while Medium and Low reach 97.4 FPS and 125.1 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895. This represents a 0.6% performance delta in favor of the Arc B580, indicating near-identical overall compute performance between the two cards.

*Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested hardware combinations for Inside?*

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X + Arc B580 combo ranks 2797 out of 3716 tested combinations for this game. This places the pairing in the lower portion of the distribution, despite the high frame rates achieved, because many other tested systems are likely using more powerful GPUs.

Q: Which component, CPU or GPU, has a higher percentile standing relative to its respective hardware pool?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Arc B580 sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU is therefore relatively stronger than the GPU when compared to their peer groups.

Q: At which resolution does the Ultra preset become playable, and what is the resulting average FPS?

A: The Ultra preset becomes playable at 2560x1440, where it achieves an average of 93.8 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra runs even faster at 129.1 FPS, but at 3840x2160 it falls to 56.5 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: What are the measured FPS differences between Low and High settings at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 271.2 FPS, while the High preset produces 132.2 FPS. This represents a significant drop of 139 FPS when moving from Low to High, showing that the game’s higher presets have a substantial performance cost.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Arc B580’s nearest rivals, based on aggregate benchmark scores, include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, and NVIDIA P106-100. The Arc B580’s average score of 23021 is within 1% of all four of these cards; the RTX 3080 is the closest in raw performance with a score of 23172, a -0.7% delta, while the RTX 2080 trails by 0.6%. For Inside, any of these GPUs would produce very similar frame rates, meaning users with an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080 should expect nearly identical playable settings at each resolution. The RX 580 2048SP, with a delta of -0.2%, is also a close match, though its older architecture may lack some modern feature support. On the CPU side, the Ryzen 9 5900X is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, all showing deltas between 0.3% and 0.4%. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is only 0.5% faster. For this game, which is not heavily CPU-threaded, swapping the Ryzen 9 5900X for any of these processors would yield negligible FPS differences.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Inside, the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom. The Ryzen 9 5900X, with a passmark multithread score of 39002 and a single-thread score of 3469, provides far more computational power than this puzzle platformer requires. This is evidenced by the fact that at 1920x1080, the Low preset reaches 271.2 FPS, which is likely constrained by the GPU’s rasterization limits rather than CPU processing. The scaling pattern across resolutions confirms this: moving from 1920x1080 High (132.2 FPS) to 2560x1440 High (97.2 FPS) results in a 26% performance drop, and further to 3840x2160 High (60.4 FPS) another 38% drop. This steep degradation with increasing resolution is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The CPU’s role becomes even less significant when comparing settings; at 3840x2160, the gap between Low (125.1 FPS) and Ultra (56.5 FPS) is more than 2x, driven entirely by GPU fill rate and shader load. The 5900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads are essentially idle during gameplay, as Inside rarely utilises more than a few threads. Therefore, the Arc B580 determines the playable settings, and the CPU choice has almost no impact on the final FPS figures in this title.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside with a smooth experience at all three tested resolutions, provided the right preset is selected. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which achieves an average of 60.4 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. Low and Medium also clear the bar at 125.1 and 97.4 FPS respectively, but Ultra is not playable at this resolution. At 2560x1440, every preset is playable, with Ultra leading at 93.8 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, and Ultra reaches 129.1 FPS. The data shows that the Arc B580 is sufficient for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title, while 4K requires dropping to High settings to maintain 60 FPS. The verdict is clear: users aiming for 4K should stick to High, while 1440p and 1080p users can crank everything to Ultra without worrying about frame drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values across presets are as follows: Low delivers 125.1 FPS, Medium delivers 97.4 FPS, High delivers 60.4 FPS, and Ultra delivers 56.5 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is dramatic, with a 36.9% reduction, while the gap between High and Ultra is much smaller at 6.4%. At 2560x1440, performance scales more linearly: Low runs at 195.5 FPS, Medium at 152.4 FPS, High at 97.2 FPS, and Ultra at 93.8 FPS. Here, the difference between High and Ultra is only 3.4 FPS, indicating diminishing returns from the highest preset. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high: Low achieves 271.2 FPS, Medium 217.7 FPS, High 132.2 FPS, and Ultra 129.1 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 53.5 FPS, while moving from Medium to High costs 85.5 FPS, showing that the Medium-to-High transition is the most expensive. Across all resolutions, the min and max FPS values were not recorded, so only average frame rates are available for analysis. The data indicates that the Arc B580 is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 1080p on lower presets, which far exceeds any standard display’s refresh rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 60.4 FPS. This is the optimal choice for 4K, as Ultra falls below the threshold at 56.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best option, achieving an average of 93.8 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and ensures smooth gameplay. At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the best setting, with an average of 129.1 FPS. The 1080p Ultra performance is more than double the 4K High performance, highlighting the resolution’s substantial impact on GPU load. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1440p Ultra setting offers nearly 94 FPS, which is ideal for 100Hz displays, while 1080p Ultra can drive 144Hz panels. The data suggests that 4K High is the only configuration that barely meets the playability standard; all other recommended settings provide significant headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2797 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This puts the pairing in the 25th percentile of all tested systems, meaning that roughly 75% of other hardware combinations perform better in this specific game. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s relatively modest 68th percentile standing; many competing systems likely feature higher-tier GPUs that push frame rates even higher at 4K Ultra. However, the rank does not reflect the fact that this combo already achieves playable or excellent frame rates at all resolutions. The 5900X’s 87th percentile CPU score provides no benefit in this title, as the game is not CPU-bound. Compared to the nearest rival GPU, the RTX 3080, the Arc B580 is only 0.7% slower on average, so systems with an RTX 3080 and a similar CPU would likely rank just a few positions higher. The low combo rank is a consequence of the game’s low system requirements, which allow even mid-range GPUs to hit high FPS, thus compressing the ranking at the top. In practice, the 2797 rank understates the playability: this combination delivers a flawless 60+ FPS experience at 1440p Ultra and 1080p Ultra, making it a strong choice for this title despite its middling percentile.