Inside

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a peculiar case for running Inside. This puzzle platformer is not demanding by modern standards, yet the data shows that the graphics solution, an integrated-class part, becomes the dominant bottleneck at higher resolutions. The recorded measurements provide a clear picture of what this specific combination can deliver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo performs admirably across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 141 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop to an average of 113 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. High settings yield 70 FPS average, and Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, still maintain an average of 67 FPS. This means every preset at 1080p clears the playable threshold, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a 74 FPS swing.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops become more pronounced. Low settings still deliver a strong 101 FPS average. Medium settings follow at 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS. High settings fall to 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable line, and Ultra settings dip further to 48 FPS. The data indicates that the transition from Medium to High at this resolution is a steep cliff, costing 30 FPS on average.

At 3840x2160, the integrated graphics part is clearly overextended. Low settings manage an average of 64 FPS, barely clearing the threshold. Medium settings drop to 51 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 59 FPS, meaning even the peak performance in that preset misses the 60 FPS mark. High settings fall to 32 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 30 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 34 FPS, showing how quickly the GPU saturates as settings scale.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3422 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. That places it in the lower percentile of systems, which is consistent with the GPU's overall standing. The Intel Arc B370 itself sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 1184 is nearly identical to older discrete parts. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186 and is 0.2% faster, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190 and is 0.5% faster. On the other side, the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, putting it 1.4% behind.

The CPU does not hold the combo back. The Intel Core i5-11400F ranks at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120 and is 0.3% slower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, which scores 17074 and is 0.6% slower. The i5-11400F also holds a slight edge over the Intel Core i5-12450H, which scores 17239 and is 0.4% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, which scores 17278 and is 0.6% faster. The CPU is a capable mid-range part, but its strength does not translate into high rankings for this game because the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 67 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it runs comfortably above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the best setting is Medium, which delivers an average of 81 FPS. High settings at this resolution fall to 51 FPS, so Medium is the ceiling for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 64 FPS. Medium settings drop to 51 FPS, so there is no headroom for higher quality at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 1080p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS. High settings drop to 51 FPS, so Medium is the highest playable preset at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K playable on this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 64. Medium settings fall to 51 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% faster, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is 0.2% faster, and the AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% slower.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F a strong enough CPU for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU ranks at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, is only 0.3% slower. The bottleneck in this system is the GPU at higher resolutions.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 96 FPS and the maximum is 130 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 69 FPS and the maximum is 93 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 43 FPS and the maximum is 59 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the Intel Arc B370 becomes clear when comparing scaling across resolutions and presets. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread part with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and a 12 MB shared L3 cache. It scores 14340 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2024 in single-core, which places it well above average. For a game like Inside, which is not heavily threaded, the CPU has ample headroom. The data supports this: the combo's ranking of 3422 out of 3716 is driven by the GPU, not the processor.

At 1920x1080, the GPU still has enough bandwidth to keep up with the CPU. The difference between Low and Ultra is 74 FPS, which suggests the GPU is doing most of the work, but the CPU is not causing stalls. At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to struggle. The drop from Medium to High costs 30 FPS, while the drop from Low to Medium costs 20 FPS. This indicates that the integrated graphics part is hitting its fill-rate or shading limits as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The difference between Low and Medium is 13 FPS, and the difference between Medium and High is 19 FPS. The Ultra preset at 30 FPS is effectively half the speed of Low at 64 FPS. The CPU, by contrast, does not show any signs of bottlenecking. Its benchmark scores, such as 16908 in Passmark multithread and 2981 in Passmark single-thread, are far beyond what a 2D side-scroller requires. The data points to a system where the CPU is overqualified for the task, while the GPU is underpowered for anything above 1080p or Low settings at 4K.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at 60 FPS or higher, but the settings and resolution ceiling are dictated entirely by the Intel Arc B370. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 67 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low and Medium are playable, with Medium averaging 81 FPS, but High and Ultra fall short at 51 FPS and 48 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 64 FPS. The recorded data shows a clear verdict: this is a 1080p machine for this game, with some capacity for 1440p at reduced settings. The CPU is not the problem, but the GPU's performance at higher resolutions limits the overall experience. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the 1080p Ultra experience is smooth and fully playable, and that is where this combo is best used.