Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer that places modest demands on hardware, and the recorded measurements for the Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 reflect this. The data shows a component combination that handles the game comfortably across most of the tested configuration space, with only the most demanding preset at 4K resolution falling short of the 60 FPS threshold. The benchmark results come from actual measurements, not estimates, and the analysis below walks through the performance profile resolution by resolution, compares nearby hardware, and identifies which component drives the experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers frame rates that far exceed the playable threshold. The Low preset averages 233 FPS, which is the highest recorded result for this combo. Medium settings produce an average of 192 FPS, with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. High settings drop the average to 120 FPS, while Ultra remains well above the threshold at 114 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS mark by a wide margin, and even the most demanding setting holds a 90% advantage over the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling pressure. Low settings average 172 FPS, and Medium follows at 138 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS. High settings produce 86 FPS on average, while Ultra settles at 82 FPS. All four presets at 1440p stay above 60 FPS, and the gap between Low and Ultra is roughly 90 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. The minimum recorded frame rate at Medium, 117 FPS, still sits nearly double the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings average 108 FPS, and Medium drops to 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. High settings fall to 54 FPS on average, and Ultra is slightly lower at 52 FPS. The 4K results split the presets into two groups: Low and Medium clear the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra do not. The drop from Medium to High is steep, roughly 33 FPS, which suggests a significant workload increase at the higher preset level. The minimum frame rate at Medium, 74 FPS, remains playable, but the average at High and Ultra falls below the line.

Resolution scaling follows a consistent pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at each preset drops by roughly 40% to 45%. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is steeper, around 37% to 47% depending on the preset. The Low preset at 4K still manages 108 FPS, which is higher than the High preset at 1440p, indicating that preset level matters more than resolution in this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-10400F, based on average benchmark scores, are the Intel Xeon 6756E, the Intel Core 7 160UL, the AMD EPYC 7552, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C. The Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185, and the closest competitor, the Intel Xeon 6756E, scores 14163, a difference of 0.2%. The Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% higher, and the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is the farthest rival at 14277, 0.6% above the Core i5. These deltas are small enough that any of these CPUs would produce effectively identical frame rates in Inside, given the game's low CPU demand.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, the Intel Arc A750, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X. The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. The RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a 0.1% difference, and the Arc A750 scores 20582, also 0.1% away but in the opposite direction. The Quadro M4000M is 0.4% below at 20480, and the R9 M390X is 0.5% above at 20662. A user with any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would see nearly identical performance in Inside. The Arc A750, in particular, is a direct sibling in Intel's lineup and would track the B570 closely across all resolutions and presets.

The percentile rankings place the CPU at the 68th percentile among all tested CPUs and the GPU at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. This means the combo sits near the middle-to-upper range of hardware, which aligns with the measured FPS results: strong at 1080p and 1440p, adequate at 4K with tuned settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions and preset levels. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread part with a 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock, has plenty of headroom for a puzzle platformer like Inside, which does not stress multi-threaded workloads. The recorded frame rates scale inversely with resolution, which is a classic GPU-bound pattern. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 233 FPS, and at 4K Low it drops to 108 FPS, a reduction of 54%. This scaling tracks pixel count, not CPU capability.

The preset scaling further confirms the GPU's role. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 233 FPS to 114 FPS, a 51% drop. At 1440p, the same preset change goes from 172 FPS to 82 FPS, a 52% drop. At 4K, Low to Ultra goes from 108 FPS to 52 FPS, a 52% drop. The consistency of this percentage across resolutions suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution, with the CPU never becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's benchmark scores support this interpretation. The multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score is 10283, and the single-thread score is 1451. These are modest numbers for modern standards, but Inside's low thread utilization means the CPU is not challenged. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 14195 and its 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are more relevant to the measured frame rates. The GPU also has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is ample for a game with simple textures and lighting.

At 4K, the CPU's role becomes even smaller. The frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 2 FPS, 54 versus 52, which indicates the GPU is saturated and the CPU is waiting. At 1080p, the difference between Medium and High is 72 FPS, which shows the GPU has headroom and the CPU can feed it without issue. The minimum frame rates, where recorded, also stay stable, with no evidence of CPU-induced stutters.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with the High preset?

A: No. The recorded average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset is slightly lower at 52 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 has an average FPS of 82, which clears the threshold. All four presets at 1440p, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are playable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, and the Arc A750 scores 20582, a difference of 0.1%. In Inside, the two GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in Inside?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. Frame rates scale consistently with resolution and preset level, dropping by roughly 52% from Low to Ultra at each resolution, which indicates GPU-bound behavior. The CPU has sufficient headroom.

Q: What is the lowest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 108 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS. Both are playable, but Medium is the highest preset that clears the threshold.

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

A: This combo ranks 3043 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The rank reflects the CPU and GPU's mid-tier positioning, not a failure to meet playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 114 FPS. The High preset averages 120 FPS, and Medium averages 192 FPS, so any setting is viable. The Ultra preset at 1080p provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again delivers the best balance, with an average of 82 FPS. The High preset is slightly higher at 86 FPS, and Medium averages 138 FPS, but Ultra remains playable and offers the best visual fidelity. The minimum frame rate at Medium, 117 FPS, indicates no risk of drops below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the most demanding option that clears 60 FPS, with an average of 87 FPS and a minimum of 74 FPS. The Low preset averages 108 FPS, but Medium provides a higher quality experience. High and Ultra fall below the threshold at 54 FPS and 52 FPS, respectively, so they are not recommended for a 60 FPS target.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 3043 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the 82nd percentile of tested combinations, meaning roughly 18% of combos perform worse. The rank is influenced by the GPU's 65th percentile standing and the CPU's 68th percentile standing, both of which are mid-range positions. In absolute terms, the rank does not reflect poor playability; the combo clears 60 FPS at every preset up to 1440p and at Low and Medium for 4K. The rank is more a measure of raw hardware capability than game-specific performance, and Inside's low demands mean even lower-ranked combos can achieve playable frame rates.

The nearest rival combos, based on component benchmarks, would rank similarly. A system with an Intel Core 7 160UL and an Intel Arc A750, for example, would have a nearly identical score profile and would likely land within a few positions of this rank. The data shows that the combo sits in a crowded field of mid-tier hardware, but the measured FPS numbers demonstrate that this is sufficient for the game.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside, and it does so comfortably at most settings. At 1920x1080, every preset, including Ultra, clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest average being 114 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 82 FPS and High at 86 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium averaging 87 FPS and a minimum of 74 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 4K fall short, with averages of 54 FPS and 52 FPS, respectively.

The verdict by resolution is clear: for 1080p and 1440p, the best settings are Ultra, delivering 114 FPS and 82 FPS. For 4K, the best playable setting is Medium at 87 FPS. The system cannot handle 4K at High or Ultra without dropping below the 60 FPS target, but the game remains fully playable at lower settings. The GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU provides ample support. For a puzzle platformer, this is a capable combination that offers a smooth experience across the majority of the tested configuration space.