Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Inside, a game that clearly favors high frame rates. The data shows a wide performance envelope across resolutions and settings, with the combination ranking in the 76th percentile of all tested combos for this title. The benchmark results indicate that this pairing is well-balanced for a puzzle platformer, offering headroom for high-refresh-rate displays at 1080p and solid 4K performance when settings are managed correctly.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling in Inside follows a predictable pattern that highlights the GPU as the primary scaling component, though the CPU’s influence becomes visible at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 234 FPS, which drops to 195 FPS at 1440p and 123 FPS at 4K. This represents a 47% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, a scaling curve that suggests the Arc B580 is being utilized heavily even at lower resolutions, with the Ryzen 5 3600 providing sufficient headroom.

The scaling behavior changes dramatically with higher settings. At Ultra settings, the frame rate moves from 129 FPS at 1080p to 93 FPS at 1440p and finally to 58 FPS at 4K. This represents a 55% drop from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at Ultra. However, the Medium preset tells a more nuanced story: 216 FPS at 1080p falls to 156 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 98 FPS at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). The smaller relative drop between 1080p and 1440p at Medium suggests that the CPU is keeping pace well, but the larger drop to 4K confirms the GPU’s dominance at higher pixel counts.

The most telling data point is the Low preset’s 4K result of 123 FPS. This high frame rate at 4K indicates that the Arc B580 has substantial raw throughput capabilities, but the gap between Low (123 FPS) and Ultra (58 FPS) at 4K—a 53% performance difference—shows how sensitive this game is to graphical settings. The scaling pattern across all resolutions and settings indicates that the limiting component shifts from the CPU at 1080p Low to the GPU at 4K Ultra, with the sweet spot for balance occurring around 1440p Medium where the 156 FPS result suggests neither component is severely bottlenecked.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B580 achieves a rank of 2833 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This placement in the 76th percentile indicates that the pairing performs above average for this title, though it is not among the top tier of combinations. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the components—the Ryzen 5 3600’s 71st percentile standing among all CPUs and the Arc B580’s 68th percentile among all GPUs combine to place this setup in a solidly upper-midrange position for Inside.

The CPU’s nearest rivals provide context for its contribution to this ranking. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 3600, while the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 0.2% lower. These negligible differences suggest that the CPU’s performance level is a well-established baseline, and the 3600’s position is not a limiting factor in this game’s ranking. The GPU’s nearest rivals show a similar clustering: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is 0.2% lower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is 0.6% higher, and the RTX 3080 is 0.7% lower. This tight grouping indicates that the Arc B580’s performance in Inside is competitive with a wide range of GPUs from different generations and price points.

The combo rank of 2833 out of 3716 suggests that while this pairing is capable, there are many combinations that outperform it in Inside. The data indicates that the game is not particularly demanding on either component, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved even at 4K. The percentile placement reflects that this is a competent but not exceptional configuration for this specific title, with the ranking likely influenced by the CPU’s single-thread performance and the GPU’s architectural characteristics in this particular workload.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average frame rate in the measured data is 234 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, at 4K with High settings the combo produces 61 FPS, and at Medium settings it reaches 98 FPS. However, at Ultra settings it drops to 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 216 FPS at 1080p to 156 FPS at 1440p and then to 98 FPS at 4K. This represents a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-11400 in average benchmark score, placing them at essentially the same performance level.

*Q: Is the Arc B580’s performance in Inside closer to the RTX 2080 or the RX 580 2048SP?*

A: The Arc B580 scores 0.6% higher than the RTX 2080 and 0.2% higher than the RX 580 2048SP, making its performance more aligned with the RX 580 2048SP, though both differences are marginal.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo produces an average of 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS, indicating a stable frame delivery with a 23 FPS variance between minimum and maximum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 234 FPS average
• Medium: 216 FPS average, with a minimum of 184 FPS and maximum of 249 FPS
• High: 136 FPS average
• Ultra: 129 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo demonstrates exceptional performance across all settings. The transition from Low to Medium costs only 18 FPS, suggesting that the game’s Medium preset is not significantly more demanding than Low. The jump from Medium to High is substantial, however, with a 80 FPS drop from 216 to 136 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is a mere 7 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset’s additional effects have minimal impact at this resolution.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 195 FPS average
• Medium: 156 FPS average, with a minimum of 133 FPS and maximum of 180 FPS
• High: 98 FPS average
• Ultra: 93 FPS average

The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p but with compressed frame rates. Low to Medium costs 39 FPS, while Medium to High costs 58 FPS. The High to Ultra transition is again minimal at 5 FPS. Notably, the 1440p Medium result of 156 FPS still exceeds the 1080p High result of 136 FPS, indicating that the Medium preset at 1440p is less demanding than High at 1080p.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 123 FPS average
• Medium: 98 FPS average, with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 113 FPS
• High: 61 FPS average
• Ultra: 58 FPS average

At 4K, the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low to Medium costs 25 FPS, while Medium to High costs 37 FPS. The High to Ultra difference is only 3 FPS, making it the smallest gap between any two presets at any resolution. The 4K Medium result of 98 FPS is particularly noteworthy, as it demonstrates that the combo can deliver high refresh rates even at 4K when settings are moderated.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, manufactured on a 7nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 32 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark results show a significant scaling from 3dmark_2_threads (1361) to 3dmark_8_threads (3844) and 3dmark_max_threads (4603), indicating that the processor’s multithreading capabilities scale well across workloads. The single-thread score of 696 in 3dmark and 2562 in passmark_single_thread indicates solid IPC performance for its generation.

In Inside, a puzzle platformer that is not typically CPU-intensive, the Ryzen 5 3600’s role is primarily to maintain high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 234 FPS, which is likely near the game’s engine limits or the CPU’s frame delivery ceiling. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 4605 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 15045 demonstrate that the CPU has ample reserve capacity for this title’s demands.

The CPU’s 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17035, places it slightly above the Intel Core i7-1260P (17007, 0.2% lower) and just below the Intel Core i5-11400 (17067, 0.2% higher). This positioning indicates that the 3600’s performance is competitive with modern mid-range processors, and its 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than sufficient for a game like Inside that likely uses only a fraction of available threads. The 12 threads and high boost clock of 4.20 GHz ensure that even the most demanding frame delivery scenarios at 1440p Medium (156 FPS) are handled without stutter, as evidenced by the minimum frame rate of 133 FPS at that setting.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on optimal settings for different priorities. For players seeking the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 234 FPS, which far exceeds any display refresh rate currently available. However, the Medium preset at 1080p offers a better balance, producing 216 FPS with a minimum of 184 FPS, ensuring smooth performance even during demanding scenes. The 32 FPS difference between Low and Medium is a worthwhile trade-off for the visual improvements that Medium likely provides.

For 1440p displays, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. At 156 FPS average with a minimum of 133 FPS, it provides a high-refresh-rate experience that remains within the capabilities of most 144Hz and 165Hz monitors. The High preset at 1440p drops to 98 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant 58 FPS reduction from Medium. The Ultra preset at 93 FPS offers only 5 FPS more than High, making it the least efficient choice at this resolution.

At 4K, the recommendation depends on the display’s refresh rate. For 60Hz displays, the High preset at 61 FPS is the optimal choice, as it delivers exactly at the display’s refresh rate while providing better visuals than Medium. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS falls just short of 60 FPS and would introduce visible stutter on a 60Hz panel. For 120Hz or higher refresh rate 4K displays, the Medium preset at 98 FPS is the best option, as it provides a smooth experience while maintaining a substantial frame rate buffer. The Low preset at 4K delivers 123 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh displays, but the visual fidelity loss may not be justified when Medium offers 98 FPS.

The overall best experience across all resolutions is the Medium preset. At 1080p it delivers 216 FPS, at 1440p it delivers 156 FPS, and at 4K it delivers 98 FPS. This consistency, combined with the tight frame time variance (184-249 FPS at 1080p, 133-180 FPS at 1440p, 83-113 FPS at 4K), makes Medium the safest and most versatile choice. The data indicates that the game’s Medium preset provides the best balance between visual fidelity and performance for this hardware combination, with the High and Ultra presets offering diminishing returns that do not justify their substantial performance costs.