Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a performance profile in Inside that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the data showing a clear transition from a CPU-limited state at 1080p to a GPU-limited state at 4K. The measured frame rates indicate that this combination is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience at lower resolutions, but the demands of 4K Ultra will test the limits of the Arc B570.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is substantial across all settings, but the pattern reveals where the bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 240 at 1080p to 172 at 1440p, and finally to 108 at 4K. This represents a 55% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is a steeper decline than what would be expected if the CPU were the sole limiting factor. The scaling suggests that while the Ryzen 5 5600F is capable of pushing very high frame rates at 1080p, the Intel Arc B570’s rendering workload becomes the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

The Medium settings row provides the most complete picture, as it includes min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium drops the average to 138 FPS (a 28% decrease), and 4K Medium further reduces it to 87 FPS (a 37% decrease from 1440p). The increasing percentage drop at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is progressively becoming the limiting component. At 4K, the gap between Low (108 FPS) and High (54 FPS) is a massive 54 FPS, indicating that pixel throughput is the dominant factor at this resolution.

The High and Ultra settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling losses. At High, the transition from 1080p (120 FPS) to 1440p (86 FPS) is a 28% drop, but from 1440p to 4K (54 FPS) it is a 37% drop. Ultra follows a similar trajectory: 114 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. This consistent pattern of increasingly severe drops at higher resolutions is a textbook indicator of a GPU-bound scenario. The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 5600F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep the Arc B570 well-fed, but at 4K, the GPU’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus width are working at their limit.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the star of the show for determining the absolute performance ceiling in Inside. The GPU’s specifications show a 5 nm process node with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, which is a dense design. The memory configuration includes 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The core clock operates at a fixed 2500 MHz for both base and boost, which is a relatively high sustained frequency for a desktop GPU. This clock speed, combined with 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs, gives the card a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s.

In the measured results, the GPU’s role becomes apparent when comparing the 4K High (54 FPS) versus 4K Medium (87 FPS) results. The 33 FPS difference between these two settings is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s fill rate and shading capacity. The Arc B570’s FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS is sufficient for Medium settings at 4K to achieve a playable 87 FPS average, but the increased shader complexity of High and Ultra settings pushes the card beyond its comfortable range. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the GPU’s raw compute is the limiting factor.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth also plays a role. At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 138, which is 51 FPS higher than 4K Medium. This 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth is clearly sufficient for 1440p, but at 4K, the larger frame buffer requirements begin to tax the 160-bit memory interface. The fact that the 4K Low preset (108 FPS) is nearly double the 4K High preset (54 FPS) demonstrates that the GPU is not bandwidth-starved at low settings, but rather compute-limited at higher presets. The Arc B570’s position in the market, with an average benchmark score of 20556, puts it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, is only 0.1% ahead, indicating that this is a mid-range performer that excels at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K with high preset demands.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F provides the foundation for this system’s high refresh rate potential. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, the CPU runs at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant asset for gaming, and the 7 nm process node from TSMC keeps power efficiency high with a 65 W TDP. The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 19236 and single-thread score of 2872 indicate a solid mid-range processor that sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU’s role in Inside is most evident at 1080p Low, where the average FPS hits 240. This number represents the CPU’s maximum frame generation capability for this game, as the GPU is likely not the limiting factor at such low graphical fidelity. The fact that 1080p Medium (192 FPS) and 1080p High (120 FPS) are progressively lower suggests that the CPU is still keeping pace, but the GPU is starting to take on more work. The 1080p Ultra result of 114 FPS shows that even at the highest preset, the Ryzen 5 5600F can maintain a high frame rate, but it is no longer maxing out the display’s refresh rate potential.

The CPU’s single-thread performance is crucial for Inside, as puzzle platformers often rely on a single primary game thread. The PassMark single-thread score of 2872 places the 5600F in a competitive position, with its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, being 0.4% slower, and the Intel Core i9-12900T being 0.5% slower. However, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 36945 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, delta 0%). This suggests that while the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 4K, it is a balanced partner for the Arc B570. At 1080p, the CPU’s 4.00 GHz boost clock allows it to generate frame rates up to 240 FPS, which is more than any current 60Hz or 144Hz monitor can display. The data indicates that in this specific game, the CPU will not hold the system back until frame rates exceed 240 FPS, which the GPU cannot achieve at higher settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this CPU and GPU combo in Inside?*

A: The maximum average FPS recorded is 240 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the highest measured value across all resolutions and settings in the fact pack.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra average FPS is 52, while the 1080p Ultra average FPS is 114. This represents a performance drop of 62 FPS, or approximately 54%, when moving from 1080p to 4K at the Ultra preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p Medium?

A: At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 138 with a minimum of 117 FPS. Given that the 1080p Medium result is 192 FPS, the 54 FPS drop at 1440p indicates the GPU is beginning to become the limiting component, as the CPU has already demonstrated it can handle higher frame rates.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded?

A: The fact pack only lists min FPS values for Medium settings. The minimums are 163 FPS at 1080p, 117 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. No min FPS data is available for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570’s performance compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with a score of 20534, which is a deltaPct of 0.1% higher. The Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% lower with a score of 20582.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600F have integrated graphics?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has no integrated graphics (N/A). This means the Intel Arc B570 is the sole video output source for this system.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across the board. Low settings achieve an average of 240 FPS, which is the peak measured performance. Medium settings average 192 FPS, with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. High settings average 120 FPS, and Ultra settings average 114 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 126 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution when settings are reduced.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 172 FPS, which is a 28% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS. High settings average 86 FPS, and Ultra settings average 82 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional effects are not heavily taxing the GPU at this resolution. The 1440p Low result of 172 FPS indicates that the system is still capable of high refresh rate gaming, but the 1080p ceiling of 240 FPS is no longer achievable.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 108 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium settings drop to 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS. High settings average 54 FPS, and Ultra settings average 52 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low and Medium presets maintain an average above 60 FPS. The 4K High and Ultra presets are effectively capped at around 52-54 FPS, indicating that the Arc B570’s compute resources are saturated. The fact that 4K Low (108 FPS) is exactly double the 4K High (54 FPS) suggests that the High preset’s shading complexity is reducing the GPU’s efficiency by half at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the data shows that all presets are playable. Ultra settings at 114 FPS is the best visual experience for high refresh rate monitors, but if a 240Hz display is in use, Low settings at 240 FPS will maximize the refresh rate. The Medium preset at 192 FPS offers a strong balance, ensuring a minimum of 163 FPS which is well above the 144Hz threshold. For most users at 1080p, the High preset at 120 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium with only a 72 FPS average loss.

At 2560x1440, the choice becomes clearer. The Ultra preset at 82 FPS is playable and offers the best image quality, but the High preset at 86 FPS is nearly identical in performance while potentially offering better stability due to the lack of min FPS data. The Medium preset at 138 FPS is the best option for high refresh rate 1440p monitors, as it maintains a minimum of 117 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. Low settings at 172 FPS are only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized over visual fidelity. Given that the gap between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS, the Ultra preset is not worth the potential stability risk, making High the better choice for visual quality.

For 3840x2160, the data strongly recommends the Medium preset. It is the only preset with min FPS data, showing a minimum of 74 FPS and an average of 87 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Low preset at 108 FPS is also excellent and would be recommended for those who prioritize frame rate, but Medium provides a substantial visual improvement for only a 21 FPS average cost. The High preset at 54 FPS and Ultra at 52 FPS are both below 60 FPS and should be avoided for a consistently smooth experience. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 87 FPS is the clear recommendation, as it balances the GPU’s 11.52 TFLOPS of compute power with the 380.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth to deliver a playable experience without significant frame drops.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2301 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, which is a surprising result given the high frame rates measured at 1080p. The ranking reflects the fact that many other tested systems feature more powerful GPUs and CPUs that can achieve higher absolute frame rates, particularly at 4K where this combo dips below 60 FPS on high presets.

The low ranking is primarily driven by the 4K performance. While the combo achieves 240 FPS at 1080p Low, which is exceptional, the 4K High result of 54 FPS and 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS are below the median for the benchmark database. The GPU’s 65th percentile standing (20556 average score) and the CPU’s 85th percentile standing (36945 average score) suggest that this is a balanced mid-range system, but the 2887 total combos include many high-end configurations that simply outclass it in raw pixel throughput. The combo’s rank of 2301 indicates that it outperforms roughly 586 other combos, but it is not a top-tier performer for this specific title.

The data implies that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver frame rates well above 60 FPS on most presets. The 4K performance is limited to Low and Medium settings for a smooth experience, which is a significant constraint for users with 4K displays. The ranking relative to other combos is a reminder that while the Ryzen 5 5600F and Arc B570 are capable components individually, their combined performance in Inside is sufficient for mainstream gaming but not for high-end 4K enthusiasts. The fact that the GPU’s nearest rival, the RTX 3070 Mobile, is 0.1% faster in synthetic benchmarks, and the CPU’s nearest rival, the Core Ultra 5 225, is 0% different, underscores that this is a mid-pack configuration that delivers solid, predictable performance rather than exceptional results.