Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a distinctive combination for running Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The benchmark data shows a system capable of delivering high frame rates across most settings, with performance scaling predictably with resolution and graphical fidelity. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the hardware within its respective performance tiers, and provides a clear picture of what settings deliver a smooth experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this rig occupy specific positions within their respective benchmark hierarchies. Understanding where they sit relative to other hardware helps gauge the expected performance envelope. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X achieves an average benchmark score of 51,947, placing it in the 91st percentile of all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on aggregate score, include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (average score 52,073, a -0.2% delta), the AMD EPYC 8124P (average score 52,121, a -0.3% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900F (average score 51,730, a +0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i7-14700 (average score 52,301, a -0.7% delta). These deltas are exceptionally small, indicating that the 5950X's multi-threaded performance is essentially on par with these processors. For a game like Inside, which is not typically demanding on multi-core processing, any of these CPUs would likely yield similar frame rates.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570 records an average benchmark score of 20,556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest comparables are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (average score 20,534, a +0.1% delta), the Intel Arc A750 (average score 20,582, a -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (average score 20,480, a +0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (average score 20,662, a -0.5% delta). The performance differences here are again minimal, all within a 1% margin. This suggests that in GPU-bound scenarios, the Arc B570 should deliver frame rates very close to those of an RTX 3070 Mobile or an Arc A750. The data implies that swapping in any of these similar-performing GPUs would produce a nearly identical experience in Inside.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the combination achieves an average of 108 FPS on Low settings and 87 FPS on Medium settings. Both of these exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, High and Ultra settings fall below this threshold with averages of 54 FPS and 52 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the maximum refresh rate this system can achieve at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the system is capable of very high frame rates. On Low settings, it achieves an average of 240 FPS. The Medium preset reaches 192 FPS (minimum 163, maximum 221). Even the most demanding Ultra preset delivers an average of 114 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more of a bottleneck for this game?

A: The data suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. Performance scaling between presets is significant. For example, at 1440p, moving from Low (172 FPS) to Ultra (82 FPS) cuts the average frame rate by more than half. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound workload. The 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 5950X, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,017, provides ample processing headroom for a game like Inside.

Q: What are the best settings for a 1440p monitor?

A: For a 2560x1440 display, the data shows that all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) maintain an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 82 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank among other tested systems for Inside?*

A: The combination ranks 2983rd out of 3716 tested combos for this specific game. This places it in the lower half of the database, which is interesting given the high frame rates achieved. This suggests that the benchmark database contains a large number of systems with higher-end graphics cards that push frame rates even higher, particularly at 1080p.

Q: Is the reported performance based on real-world testing?

A: Yes, the field `dataIsMeasured` is marked as `true`. The `measuredFps` entries provide specific average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination. For the Medium preset, minimum and maximum frame rates are also documented, such as 117/159 FPS at 1440p and 163/221 FPS at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed view of performance scaling across resolutions and presets. The data shows a clear inverse relationship between graphical fidelity and frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset yields an average of 240 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 192 FPS, with a reported minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS, indicating consistent performance. The High preset averages 120 FPS, and the Ultra preset still averages 114 FPS. All presets are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. The Low preset averages 172 FPS. The Medium preset averages 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 86 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding playable option here, averaging 82 FPS.

At 3840x2160 (4K), performance becomes more stratified. The Low preset is the strongest option, achieving an average of 108 FPS. The Medium preset averages 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. This is still comfortably above 60 FPS. However, the High preset drops to an average of 54 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 52 FPS, both falling below the playable threshold.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the jump from Medium to High is particularly costly at 4K, resulting in a 33 FPS drop (from 87 to 54). In contrast, the drop from High to Ultra is a smaller 2 FPS decrease. This suggests that the High preset at 4K may involve a specific rendering feature that is disproportionately taxing on the Intel Arc B570.

How This Combo Ranks

The `comboRankInGame` field provides a relative standing for this specific CPU-GPU pairing within the benchmark database's suite of tested combinations for Inside. The rank is 2983 out of 3716 total combos. This numerical rank places the system in the 20th percentile of all tested configurations.

This ranking is somewhat paradoxical when compared to the measured frame rates. The system achieves a very playable 114 FPS on Ultra at 1080p and 82 FPS on Ultra at 1440p. However, its rank is relatively low. This indicates that the database includes a vast number of combinations that deliver even higher performance, likely with more powerful GPUs that can sustain higher frame rates, particularly at 4K resolution. The rank suggests that while this system is perfectly capable of running Inside smoothly on common monitor resolutions, it is not at the top end of the performance spectrum for this title. The high CPU percentile (91st) is offset by the GPU's more modest percentile (65th), and for a game like Inside which is heavily GPU-dependent at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the determining factor for overall ranking.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data, this PC can run Inside without issue at most common resolutions and settings. The `verdictByResolution` data clearly outlines the playable configurations, using a 60 FPS threshold.

For 3840x2160 (4K), the system is playable on Low (108 FPS average) and Medium (87 FPS average) settings. The High and Ultra presets, with averages of 54 and 52 FPS respectively, do not meet the 60 FPS playable threshold.

For 2560x1440 (1440p), the system clears the 60 FPS bar on all tested presets. This includes Low (172 FPS), Medium (138 FPS), High (86 FPS), and Ultra (82 FPS). Users with a 1440p monitor can select the Ultra preset for the best visual experience.

For 1920x1080 (1080p), the system delivers exceptional performance. All presets, from 240 FPS on Low to 114 FPS on Ultra, far exceed the playable threshold. This makes the system an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p displays.

The verdict is clear: this combination is a strong performer for Inside. It offers a fully playable experience at 1440p with maximum settings and at 4K with medium settings, while providing extremely high frame rates at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

The `verdictByResolution` field identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS for each resolution. The data points to the optimal balance between visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium. This preset achieves an average of 87 FPS, which is a significant improvement over the 54 FPS of the High preset. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while delivering a substantial upgrade in visual fidelity over the Low preset.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra. This is the highest quality preset available, and the system achieves an average of 82 FPS with it. This allows users to enjoy the game at its maximum visual potential without compromising smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra. The system achieves an average of 114 FPS at this preset, which is more than sufficient for a fluid gameplay experience on most monitors. The performance headroom is so large that even the Ultra preset leaves room for higher refresh rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Inside reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the Intel Arc B570. The game's performance is overwhelmingly determined by the GPU, with the CPU providing more than enough headroom.

Evidence for the GPU's dominant role is found in the scaling of frame rates across resolutions and settings. For instance, at 1440p, the average frame rate on Low is 172 FPS, which drops to 82 FPS on Ultra. This 52% reduction in performance is a classic sign of increasing GPU load. The same pattern is seen at 1080p, where the frame rate drops from 240 FPS on Low to 114 FPS on Ultra. If the CPU were the primary bottleneck, these reductions would be less pronounced, as the CPU's workload would not increase as dramatically with graphical settings.

The CPU's role is to ensure that the GPU is never starved of data. With a PassMark multi-thread score of 45,424 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 15,233, the Ryzen 9 5950X has substantial processing power. For a game with the graphical complexity of Inside, the GPU will almost certainly be the limiting factor at all resolutions. This is further supported by the fact that the system can achieve 108 FPS at 4K on Low settings, which is a very high demand on the GPU. The CPU is capable of feeding the Arc B570 at a rate sufficient to reach this performance level.

The data shows that for this title, the GPU is the component to watch. Upgrading the GPU would yield a direct improvement in frame rates across all resolutions. The CPU, while powerful, is not the constraining factor in this configuration for Inside.