Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B390 combination delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The data indicates this pairing is positioned firmly in the lower tier of tested configurations, with a combo rank of 2547 out of 2887 total combos. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is heavily influenced by the GPU's capabilities, showing significant performance swings based on both resolution and graphical settings, rather than being limited by the 6-core, 12-thread CPU.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the Intel Arc B390 as the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 78 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that average to 56 FPS, a reduction of 22 FPS. Pushing further to 3840x2160 at High settings yields only 35 FPS on average, which is less than half the performance seen at 1080p. This steep decline in frame rate as pixel count increases is a textbook indicator of a GPU-bound scenario.

The data reinforces this conclusion when looking at the Low settings preset. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves a robust 156 FPS average. At 2560x1440, it still holds a strong 112 FPS. However, at 3840x2160, the average falls to 70 FPS. While the absolute numbers are higher at Low settings, the percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is still substantial, showing that even with reduced graphical load, the sheer number of pixels at 4K overwhelms the GPU. The pattern is consistent across all settings: the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable, but the jump to 4K causes a disproportionately large performance penalty.

This behavior suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600F, with its Zen 3 architecture and 4.00 GHz boost clock, has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The fact that the frame rate scales almost linearly with resolution indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this game. The Intel Arc B390, with its 1536 shading units and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, simply runs out of processing power as the resolution increases. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, which places the GPU in the 9th percentile, corroborates this low performance ceiling.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 156, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the GPU performance compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482 positions it slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which has an average score of 1463, a delta of 1.3%. It also edges out the GeForce 800M (1460, +1.5%), the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, +2.5%), and the GeForce GT 710 (1443, +2.7%).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 35 on High settings, while the CPU's high benchmark scores and 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicate it has the processing power to handle the game's logic.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 34, which is recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset.

Q: Can this combo provide a 60 FPS experience at 1440p?

A: Yes, but only with specific settings. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 112 FPS and the Medium preset averages 90 FPS. The High preset falls just short of 60 FPS, averaging 56 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 53 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. This is effectively tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36938 (a 0% delta). It is marginally ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -0.4%).

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2547 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the bottom percentile of all configurations, indicating that while the game is playable, the overall performance is significantly below what most other tested systems achieve. The low rank is almost entirely attributable to the GPU, which sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs based on its 3DMark Steel Nomad score.

The CPU, by contrast, is a strong performer. The Ryzen 5 5600F ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36945. This score is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which has an average score of 36938. The CPU's performance is clearly not the cause of the combo's low ranking. Instead, the pairing of a high-percentile CPU with a very low-percentile GPU creates a significant imbalance. The data shows that the system's overall capability is defined by the GPU's limitations, dragging the combo's rank down despite the CPU's strength.

The gap between the CPU's standing and the GPU's standing is stark. A 6-core, 12-thread processor in the 85th percentile is being paired with a graphics solution that is in the 9th percentile. This means that in a game like Inside, which appears to scale heavily with GPU load, the system will never reach its potential. The combo rank of 2547 reflects this fundamental mismatch, showing that the user experience will be dictated by the weakest link in the chain, which is the Intel Arc B390.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows a wide range of performance depending on the settings preset. The Low preset achieves an average of 156 FPS, making it the fastest configuration tested. The Medium preset delivers a solid 125 FPS average, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS. The High preset averages 78 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 74 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is significant, representing a loss of over half the frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down noticeably across all presets. The Low preset maintains a high average of 112 FPS, which remains very playable. The Medium preset averages 90 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 56 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset averages 53 FPS. At this resolution, the Medium preset is the only option that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overtaxed. The Low preset is the only one that manages an average above 60 FPS, hitting 70 FPS. The Medium preset averages 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, indicating noticeable frame drops. The High preset averages 35 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 34 FPS. These last two settings produce a stuttering, unresponsive experience that is not suitable for the game's precise platforming mechanics. The data shows that 4K gaming is only possible with the Low preset.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the decisive component in this combo's performance in Inside. Its modest specifications, including 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, are reflected in its benchmark performance. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 puts it in the 9th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all older, low-end NVIDIA parts like the GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce GT 710. This establishes the B390 as an entry-level graphics solution.

The GPU's clock speeds are listed as a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz, but these figures do not compensate for the low core count. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a critical limitation for gaming, as it relies on the system's DDR4 memory bandwidth, which is listed as 51.2 GB/s for the CPU. This shared memory setup is often a source of performance bottlenecks, particularly at higher resolutions where memory pressure increases.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's limits clearly. At 1080p Low, the GPU can push 156 FPS, but this is a best-case scenario with minimal graphical load. As the workload increases with resolution and settings, the GPU's performance collapses. The FP32 compute rate of 7.680 TFLOPS is not enough to handle the pixel throughput required at 4K, leading to the low averages of 35 FPS and 34 FPS at High and Ultra settings, respectively. The data indicates that this GPU is only suitable for 1080p gaming, and even then, only at lower settings for a smooth experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F's role is to provide ample processing power, which it does. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it boasts a strong benchmark profile. Its average benchmark score of 36945 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and its single-thread score of 2872 is solid for gaming. The CPU's cache hierarchy, with a 32 MB shared L3 cache, is well-suited for gaming workloads that benefit from fast data access.

The CPU's performance is effectively tied with its nearest rivals, showing it is a well-balanced mid-range part. The deltaPct values are all within 0.5% of its competitors, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D. This means that swapping the CPU for an equivalent rival would not change the gaming experience in Inside, as the CPU is not the bottleneck.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's high multi-thread score of 19236 and floating-point math score of 34548 are more than sufficient to handle the game's physics and logic. The data shows that the CPU is never the limiting factor; even at 1080p with 156 FPS, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU. The bottleneck is entirely on the GPU side. The CPU's 65W TDP and 7nm process node also indicate an efficient part that will not introduce thermal or power issues that could indirectly limit performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends heavily on the target resolution. For a consistent 60 FPS experience, the Medium preset is the highest quality setting that can be recommended. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers an average of 125 FPS, which is excellent. At 2560x1440, Medium provides an average of 90 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. However, at 3840x2160, Medium falls to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

For 4K resolution, the Low preset is the only viable option. At 3840x2160, Low achieves an average of 70 FPS, which is acceptable for a puzzle platformer. The High preset at 4K averages only 35 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 34 FPS, both of which are too low for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 4K, with a min FPS of 48, is risky as it may drop into stutter territory during intense scenes.

Given the game's nature as a puzzle platformer, where precision and timing are crucial, a stable frame rate is more important than graphical fidelity. Therefore, the High preset at 1080p, which averages 78 FPS, is a solid choice for most users. At 1440p, the Medium preset is the best balance, offering high visual quality with a 90 FPS average. For users with 4K displays, the Low preset is the only way to achieve a playable frame rate, sacrificing visual polish for performance. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions, as it offers no significant benefit over High in this data, while being the most demanding.