Inside

Intel Core i7-13700K + Intel Arc B570 is a strong pairing for Inside, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, this combo clears 60 FPS at the highest preset with room to spare. At 4K, you must drop to Medium settings to stay above the 60 FPS threshold, as the Ultra preset dips to 52 FPS. The data shows a capable system that is GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the processor provides ample headroom for high frame rates at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2983 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. That places it in the lower-middle tier of all possible combos, which is surprising given the game's age and the hardware's raw power. The rank reflects a combination of factors: the Arc B570 is a mid-range GPU, and Inside is a relatively light title, meaning many older or lower-end GPUs can also achieve high frame rates, compressing the field.

The measured frame rates show the combo is far from a top performer, but the rank is skewed by the sheer number of combos tested. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 114 (Ultra) to 240 (Low), which is exceptional. At 1440p, the range is 82 to 172 FPS. Only at 4K does the combo struggle, with Ultra averaging 52 FPS and High at 54 FPS. The rank of 2983 suggests that many cheaper or older combos can match or exceed these numbers, especially at lower resolutions where the game is not demanding. However, the combo's ability to hit 114 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 82 FPS at 1440p Ultra puts it well ahead of the playable threshold, even if the raw ranking looks modest.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals show that the Core i7-13700K is essentially tied with several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971 in the average benchmark, which is only 0.2% higher than the i7-13700K's 46881. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is 0.3% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 are each 0.5% behind. These delta values mean that swapping the CPU for any of these would produce nearly identical performance in Inside, assuming the GPU remains constant. None of these rivals would change the frame rate outcomes at any resolution; the bottleneck would remain the GPU.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570 sits within 0.5% of several alternatives. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile averages 20534, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc B570's 20556. The Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% lower, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% higher. These are all effectively equivalent in performance for this game. Users with any of these GPUs paired with a similar CPU should expect nearly identical FPS numbers to those recorded here. The practical takeaway: if you have a comparable system, the playable settings per resolution will be the same.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside, and it runs it well at most settings. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 3840x2160 (4K): Playable settings are Low (108 FPS) and Medium (87 FPS). High (54 FPS) and Ultra (52 FPS) fail to reach 60 FPS, so you must cap at Medium for a smooth experience.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): All four presets are playable. High averages 86 FPS, Low hits 172 FPS, Medium runs at 138 FPS, and Ultra achieves 82 FPS. Every setting clears the 60 FPS threshold, so you can use Ultra without concern.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): All presets are playable with huge margins. High averages 120 FPS, Low hits 240 FPS, Medium runs at 192 FPS, and Ultra achieves 114 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo shines, delivering over double the playable threshold even at Ultra.

The data indicates that the system is capable of maxing out the game at 1080p and 1440p, and only needs a preset reduction at 4K. This is a strong result for a puzzle platformer, and the 60 FPS target is easily met in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with 60 FPS?

A: Only at Low or Medium settings. The measured average FPS is 108 at Low and 87 at Medium. High and Ultra presets average 54 and 52 FPS respectively, which fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra, which averages 82 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS, and it provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How much performance difference is there between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 114. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 52 FPS. This represents a 62 FPS reduction, or roughly 54% lower frame rate, showing a significant scaling cost from resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p, the CPU is never a bottleneck, as the frame rates are high (120-240 FPS). The GPU determines the preset ceiling, with Ultra at 114 FPS still being well above playable.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B570 outperform the RTX 3070 Mobile in this game?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The Arc B570 scores 20556, while the RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a 0.1% difference. In practice, you would see no meaningful FPS difference between them for Inside.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 52 at 4K Ultra settings. The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings: 74 FPS at 4K, 117 at 1440p, and 163 at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in Inside, especially as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has plenty of headroom: the Low preset hits 240 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays support. Even at Ultra, the game runs at 114 FPS, indicating the CPU is not stressed. At 1440p, the GPU workload increases, but the CPU still delivers 172 FPS on Low, showing no sign of bottlenecking. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset is roughly 28-33% lower FPS (e.g., 114 to 82 at Ultra, 240 to 172 at Low), which points to GPU load as the cause.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Ultra preset drops to 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, while the CPU's performance is unchanged. The scaling from 1440p Ultra (82 FPS) to 4K Ultra (52 FPS) is a 37% reduction, and from 1080p Ultra (114 FPS) to 4K Ultra (52 FPS) is a 54% reduction. These drops are entirely attributable to the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, are more than sufficient for this game's physics and logic, which do not scale heavily with core count. In summary, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU, and it does so without issue at all resolutions; the GPU dictates whether you can run High or Ultra at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160: Medium — averages 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS. This is the highest preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold, and it does so with a comfortable margin. High and Ultra are not playable here.
• 2560x1440: Ultra — averages 82 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and it maintains 60 FPS with 22 FPS to spare. No compromise is needed at this resolution.
• 1920x1080: Ultra — averages 114 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and it delivers nearly double the playable threshold. The combo is fully capable of maxing out the game at 1080p.

For users prioritizing visual fidelity, the recommendation is to use Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, and Medium at 4K. The minimum FPS figures for Medium settings (74 at 4K, 117 at 1440p, 163 at 1080p) confirm that even the lowest frame times stay well above 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience without stutter. The data does not include minimum FPS for other presets, so the Medium preset's min FPS is the only reliable indicator of frame pacing stability.