Inside

# Inside — AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + Intel Arc B370

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers a playable but constrained experience in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The combination ranks 2654th out of 2887 tested combos in this game, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. Benchmark data shows the system can exceed 60 FPS at 1080p on Medium settings, but higher resolutions and Ultra presets push it toward the edge of playability. The Arc B370, scoring in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, is clearly the primary bottleneck, though the CPU's 71st percentile standing provides adequate headroom for this title's modest threading demands.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance gradient as resolution increases, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound configuration. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 141 FPS, while the same settings at 1440p drop to 101 FPS—a 28% reduction—and 4K Low falls further to 64 FPS, representing a 55% loss from 1080p. This scaling pattern indicates that pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, not CPU throughput.

The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Medium settings narrows slightly: 113 FPS versus 81 FPS, a 28% decline. However, moving from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium shows a more pronounced 37% drop to 51 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests the Arc B370's 20 ROPs and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate become increasingly saturated as the pixel count approaches 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS—exactly half the 1080p Ultra score of 67 FPS—confirms that the GPU is delivering roughly linear pixel throughput with no significant architectural headroom.

At High settings, the resolution penalty is consistent: 70 FPS at 1080p, 51 FPS at 1440p (27% drop), and 32 FPS at 4K (54% drop from 1080p). This uniformity across presets reinforces that the bottleneck is purely resolution-driven. The data shows no evidence of CPU limitation, as the Ryzen 5 4600G's 6 cores and 12 threads at 3.70 GHz base clock provide ample processing power for a puzzle platformer of this era. The 4K Medium frame time variance (43 min, 59 max) further indicates the GPU is working near its limits, with occasional dips below the average.

FAQ

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

A: No. The highest 4K result is 64 FPS on Low settings, but Medium drops to 51 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K crosses the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for smooth gameplay?

A: 1080p is the only resolution where all presets remain above 60 FPS. At 1440p, Low (101 FPS) and Medium (81 FPS) are playable, but High (51 FPS) and Ultra (48 FPS) fall short of 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at the same resolution?

A: Ultra is consistently 3-4 FPS slower than High across all resolutions: 67 vs 70 at 1080p, 48 vs 51 at 1440p, and 30 vs 32 at 4K. The visual fidelity gain may not justify the performance loss.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU. The Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 71st percentile. Resolution scaling shows predictable GPU-bound behavior with no CPU-related stutter or inconsistency.

Q: Does the system's shared memory configuration affect performance?

A: The Arc B370 uses System Shared memory with bandwidth described as System Dependent. This architecture means the GPU relies on the CPU's DDR4 memory, which could contribute to the steep performance drops at higher resolutions.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured average is 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 130. This is the most balanced preset for smooth, tear-free gameplay on a standard 60 Hz or 120 Hz display.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution built on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a 3 nm process from Intel. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, delivering 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU's 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs are modest by modern standards, which explains its 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

Memory is entirely System Shared, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM. The bus width is also System Shared, and bandwidth is System Dependent—this ties GPU performance directly to the host system's DDR4 memory configuration. The Ryzen 5 4600G supports dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which becomes a critical constraint at higher resolutions. The 4K results, where the GPU must manage larger frame buffers, show the most severe performance penalties.

The GPU's benchmark score in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is 1184, which places it nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster). This positions the Arc B370 at roughly a decade-old discrete GPU performance level, which is consistent with the measured FPS in Inside. The GPU's 25 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate it is designed for low-power devices rather than high-performance gaming.

The 4K Medium frame time data (43 min, 59 max) shows a 37% variance between minimum and maximum FPS, suggesting the shared memory controller is struggling under load. The lack of min/max data for most other settings prevents a full latency analysis, but the available numbers point to occasional hitches when memory pressure peaks.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience is at 1080p with Medium settings. This configuration delivers 113 FPS average with a minimum of 96 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. The jump from Low (141 FPS) to Medium (113 FPS) costs 28 FPS but likely provides substantial visual improvements in lighting and shadow quality for a puzzle platformer.

For players prioritizing frame rate above all else, 1080p Low at 141 FPS is the maximum performance option. This is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays or for users who prefer absolute smoothness. The 4K Low setting at 64 FPS is the only 4K option that clears 60 FPS, but the visual trade-off from Medium (51 FPS) to Low (64 FPS) may not be worth the 13 FPS gain given the resolution's pixel density.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p it delivers 67 FPS—only 3 FPS less than High—but the extra visual effects cause 4K Ultra to drop to 30 FPS, which is borderline unplayable. The data shows diminishing returns from High to Ultra, with the largest performance gap occurring between Low and Medium. For a 1440p display, Medium (81 FPS) is the highest playable preset; High (51 FPS) and Ultra (48 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

The best experience per the measured data is 1080p Medium, offering a 113 FPS average with a 96 FPS minimum. This balances visual quality with performance headroom, ensuring the system never dips below 60 FPS even in the most demanding sequences.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 141 FPS average, Medium achieves 113 FPS (96 min, 130 max), High reaches 70 FPS, and Ultra manages 67 FPS. The 46 FPS gap between Medium and High suggests a significant increase in shader complexity or post-processing effects at the High preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops proportionally. Low settings yield 101 FPS, Medium delivers 81 FPS (69 min, 93 max), High falls to 51 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 48 FPS. The Medium preset still provides playable frame rates, but the High and Ultra results indicate that 1440p is only suitable for lower quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings produce 64 FPS, Medium averages 51 FPS (43 min, 59 max), High drops to 32 FPS, and Ultra reaches just 30 FPS. The 4K Medium minimum of 43 FPS shows that even the "playable" settings experience noticeable dips. The 4K results demonstrate that the Arc B370's 20 ROPs cannot sustain high pixel throughput at this resolution.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings (141 to 64 FPS) represents a 55% reduction, while the same comparison at Ultra (67 to 30 FPS) shows a 55% reduction as well. This consistent scaling across presets confirms that resolution, not settings, is the dominant performance variable.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2654th out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the bottom 8.1% of all configurations, reflecting the GPU's severe performance limitation. The rank is primarily attributable to the Arc B370, which sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU's 71st percentile standing shows it is not the limiting factor.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks—ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% faster), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% slower)—all represent legacy hardware from over a decade ago. This contextualizes the Arc B370's performance tier: it competes with old discrete GPUs, not modern integrated solutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals—AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, 0.1% faster), AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, 0.6% slower), Intel Core 7 150U (17395, 0.6% faster), and Intel Core i3-14100T (17648, 0.8% slower)—show that the Ryzen 5 4600G is competitive with modern low-power processors. This reinforces that the combo's low rank stems entirely from the GPU's inability to handle higher resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir codename) on a 7 nm TSMC process. It runs at 3.70 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 per core. Its 65 W TDP and AM4 socket make it a mainstream desktop part, though it also features Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics.

In Inside, the CPU is not a bottleneck. The game's puzzle platformer nature means modest threading requirements, and the 4600G's 12 threads provide ample headroom. The CPU's benchmark scores—13,593 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1,919 in single-core—place it well above the performance level needed for this title. The 3DMark scores (4,889 max threads, 726 single thread) further confirm its capability.

The CPU's memory support for dual-channel DDR4 at 51.2 GB/s is relevant because the Arc B370 uses System Shared memory. This means the CPU's memory controller directly influences GPU performance. The 4K results, where memory bandwidth demand is highest, show the most severe FPS drops, suggesting the shared memory architecture is a contributing factor.

The CPU's 71st percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates it performs adequately for modern workloads, but its 2020 release date and 7 nm process are dated. For this game, however, the 4600G's performance is more than sufficient—the measured FPS differences between settings are entirely attributable to the GPU's pixel throughput and memory constraints, not CPU processing power.