Inside

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the Intel Arc B390 ranks 3296 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. That places this configuration in the lower portion of the database, which is not surprising given that the GPU sits at the 9th percentile among all tested graphics cards. The CPU, by contrast, is a top-tier part at the 92nd percentile among all tested processors. This is a lopsided pairing: a very strong processor held back by a very weak graphics solution.

The recorded data shows that the combination is playable at 1080p across all four presets, but the experience degrades quickly as resolution climbs. At 4K, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. The overall ranking reflects this mixed performance, as the combo is clearly capable of running the game, but only under specific conditions. The percentile gap between the CPU and GPU is extreme, and the benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor in almost every scenario.

CPU and GPU Roles

Inside is a puzzle platformer, and the benchmark data shows a pattern where the GPU dominates the performance curve. The CPU, a 12-core, 24-thread Ryzen 9 9900X with a 5.60 GHz boost clock, is far more powerful than this game requires. The Arc B390, with 1536 shading units and a 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 rating, is the bottleneck at every resolution tested.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 156 FPS. At 1440p Low, that drops to 112 FPS, a 28% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 70 FPS, another 37% reduction. This steep drop-off is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, as the CPU is more than capable of feeding frames at any of these settings. The Ryzen 9 9900X's single-thread score of 1286 in 3DMark and 2253 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates that processor-side bottlenecks are not a concern here.

Preset scaling tells the same story. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 31 FPS (156 to 125), Medium to High costs 47 FPS (125 to 78), and High to Ultra costs only 4 FPS (78 to 74). The modest drop from High to Ultra at 1080p suggests that the Ultra preset is not dramatically more demanding than High, while the larger drops between lower presets indicate where the GPU starts to struggle. At 1440p, Low to Medium drops from 112 to 90 FPS, Medium to High from 90 to 56, and High to Ultra from 56 to 53. The Medium to High step is the largest, a 34 FPS loss that pushes the combo below the playable threshold. At 4K, the pattern is similar: Low to Medium goes from 70 to 56 FPS, Medium to High from 56 to 35, and High to Ultra from 35 to 34.

The data indicates that the CPU matters very little for this game at any resolution. The Ryzen 9 9900X's multithreaded strength, a 32172 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 54643 in PassMark multithread, is irrelevant to a title that is clearly graphics-bound. The Arc B390 is the sole determinant of playability, and its performance envelope is narrow.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 156 FPS. Medium settings average 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 144. High settings average 78 FPS. Ultra settings average 74 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, and even the worst recorded minimum at Medium (106 FPS) is well above the playable line. The spread from Low to Ultra is 82 FPS, which gives the user a wide range of options depending on whether they prioritize frame rate or visual quality.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 112 FPS. Medium settings average 90 FPS, with a minimum of 76 and a maximum of 103. High settings fall to 56 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings average 53 FPS. The Medium preset is the last playable option at this resolution, and it still has headroom, as the recorded minimum of 76 FPS is above the threshold. The drop from Medium to High is the critical transition point, costing 34 FPS and pushing the average below playable.

At 3840x2160, the combo is mostly unplayable. Low settings average 70 FPS, clearing the threshold by 10 FPS. Medium settings average 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65. The minimum at Medium is well below the threshold, indicating noticeable frame dips. High settings average 35 FPS. Ultra settings average 34 FPS. Only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, and the gap between Low and Medium is 14 FPS, which is significant in a title that runs at these low overall levels.

The recorded data does not include minimum or maximum values for Low, High, or Ultra presets at any resolution, so the analysis for those settings relies on averages alone. The Medium preset is the only one with full min/max data, and those numbers show that frame pacing at 1080p is solid (106 min, 144 max), at 1440p it is acceptable (76 min, 103 max), and at 4K it is shaky (48 min, 65 max).

The Verdict

Can this PC run Inside? Yes, but only within a limited range of settings and resolutions. The verdict by resolution is clear:

At 1920x1080, the combo is fully playable at every preset. Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all average above 60 FPS, with the best option being Ultra at 74 FPS. This is the resolution where the hardware performs without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the combo is playable at Low and Medium. Low averages 112 FPS and Medium averages 90 FPS. High and Ultra fall below the threshold at 56 and 53 FPS respectively. The best playable option is Medium with an average of 90 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo is playable only at Low, which averages 70 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS and is not recommended, as the minimum dips to 48 FPS. High and Ultra are effectively unplayable at 35 and 34 FPS.

The data indicates that this is a 1080p machine for Inside, with 1440p possible if the user is willing to stick to Medium or lower. 4K should only be attempted on Low, and even then, there is only a 10 FPS margin above the threshold. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking among all tested cards is the reason for these limitations, as the Ryzen 9 9900X is clearly not the constraint.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B390 provide context for its performance level. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 in the database, which is 1.3% behind the Arc B390's 1482 average. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% behind. These are all low-end graphics solutions, and the data indicates that the Arc B390 sits in the same performance class. Users coming from any of these GPUs would see very similar behavior in Inside, meaning 1080p playable at most presets, 1440p limited, and 4K only at Low.

On the CPU side, the nearest rivals to the Ryzen 9 9900X are far more powerful parts. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555, which is 0.1% behind the Ryzen 9 9900X's 57498 average. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399, 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, 1.1% ahead. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, 1.4% ahead. The differences are small, all within 1.5% of each other, which means any of these CPUs would perform identically in Inside when paired with the same GPU. The game does not stress the processor, so the choice among these chips is irrelevant to the measured FPS.

The data suggests that upgrading from any of the Arc B390's rivals to a stronger GPU would be the only meaningful path to better performance in this game. The CPU side offers no practical headroom, as even a 1.4% faster chip like the Xeon Platinum 8260M would not change a single frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users targeting 60 FPS or higher, the best settings per resolution are as follows.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 70 FPS. Medium falls to 56 FPS and is below the threshold, so Low is the only option for 4K playability.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 90 FPS. The minimum of 76 FPS provides a comfortable margin above the threshold. High is not playable at 56 FPS, so Medium is the recommended ceiling.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 74 FPS. All presets are playable at this resolution, but Ultra offers the best visual quality while still clearing the threshold by 14 FPS.

The recorded data supports these choices. At 1080p, the combo has enough headroom to run the highest preset without dipping below 60 FPS on average. At 1440p, Medium is the sweet spot, balancing visual quality with a 90 FPS average. At 4K, Low is the only viable preset, and users should accept reduced visual fidelity to maintain a playable frame rate. The benchmark results indicate that Inside is a light game by modern standards, but this particular GPU pairing is weak enough that even a 2016 puzzle platformer requires careful settings management at higher resolutions.