Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer that scales surprisingly well across a wide range of hardware, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a set of results that clearly define its strengths and limitations. The data shows a combination that can handle the game at high frame rates in 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K, indicating a distinct performance ceiling. This analysis breaks down the specific roles of the CPU and GPU, how the combo ranks against other tested systems, and provides a detailed look at the measured frame rates across different settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Inside?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the best resolution. At this resolution, the combo achieves 141 FPS on Low settings and 113 FPS on Medium settings, which are excellent for a smooth experience. Even at High and Ultra settings, it maintains 70 FPS and 67 FPS respectively, which are perfectly playable.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Inside?

A: It can, but with significant compromises. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 32 on High settings and 30 on Ultra, which is borderline playable. The only 4K setting that breaks the 60 FPS barrier is Low, hitting 64 FPS. Medium settings at 4K yield 51 FPS, so users would have to choose between visual quality and frame rate.

Q: How does the Arc B370's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is a -0.2% deltaPct. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (-0.7% deltaPct), while the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% deltaPct). This places the Arc B370 in a tight performance band with these older mobile and entry-level desktop GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile, and what does that mean?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is in the 74th percentile of all CPUs tested. This indicates it performs better than roughly 74% of all CPUs in the database, making it a solid mid-range processor. Its average benchmark score is 21088, placing it just above the Intel Core i3-1220P (21066) and slightly below the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (21112).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference is significant. The combo achieves 141 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 67 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a 74 FPS drop, or roughly a 52% reduction in performance, when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Does the game rely more on the CPU or the GPU based on the data?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The CPU has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and scores 10551 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is robust for a 2016 puzzle platformer. However, the GPU's performance percentile is only 5, and its average benchmark score of 1184 is very low. The significant FPS drops at higher resolutions and settings point to the GPU being the bottleneck.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the component that defines this combo's gaming capabilities. Its performance percentile is a mere 5, meaning it outperforms only 5% of all GPUs in the database, which is a very low standing. The GPU's average benchmark score is 1184 based on a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This score places it in direct competition with older, entry-level cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190) and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), showing it's not a high-performance part.

In Inside, the GPU's role is critical. The measured FPS at 1080p shows it can push high frame rates on lower settings, but it quickly becomes overwhelmed as the resolution and graphical load increase. The Arc B370 has a boost clock of 2400 MHz and a base clock of 300 MHz. It features 1280 shading units and 40 texture mapping units. The memory configuration is "System Shared," which means it relies on the system's DDR4 memory, and its bandwidth is "System Dependent." This shared memory setup is a likely contributor to its performance limitations.

The impact of the GPU is most evident in the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 141 FPS. At 4K Low, it drops to 64 FPS. This is a 77 FPS decrease, or about a 55% performance loss, purely from increasing resolution. The GPU's low fill rate (48.00 GPixel/s) and texture rate (96.00 GTexel/s) are insufficient for the pixel count of 4K, making it the clear bottleneck in this configuration. The data indicates that for this game, the Arc B370 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can produce playable or highly smooth frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G serves as a capable foundation for this system. It's a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Cezanne). It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, which is more than sufficient for a game like Inside. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10551 and a single-core score of 1409, indicate strong processing power. The CPU sits in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21088, making it a solid mid-range performer.

For Inside, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data and handle game logic. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU's performance is more than adequate. The high frame rates on Low and Medium settings (141 FPS and 113 FPS) show that the CPU is not holding the system back at this resolution. Even at 1440p, the CPU continues to provide enough throughput, as evidenced by the 101 FPS on Low settings.

However, the data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. The performance drop-offs are much more dramatic when increasing resolution than when increasing CPU-intensive tasks. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (51.2 GB/s) are ample for this title. It's a strong processor that provides a stable platform, but its capabilities far outstrip the GPU's ability to render the game at higher resolutions. The bottleneck lies with the Arc B370, not the 5600G.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and the Intel Arc B370 ranks at 2654 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested, which is a low ranking. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, given its 5th percentile performance. This means that while the CPU is a competent part, the overall combo's performance is dragged down significantly by the graphics card.

This low combo rank is consistent with the measured frame rates. While the system can achieve high FPS at 1080p on lower settings, its inability to maintain high frame rates at 4K and its steep performance cliffs at higher quality settings put it behind many other configurations. For context, the GPU's nearest rivals are all older, low-performance cards, which reinforces the idea that this is an entry-level gaming solution. The rank of 2654 out of 2887 indicates that most other hardware combinations tested will provide a better gaming experience in Inside, particularly at higher resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear and predictable pattern: performance degrades significantly as resolution increases. Moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K results in substantial FPS drops at every settings level. This behavior is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting component.

The most telling comparison is at Low settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 141 FPS. At 2560x1440, this drops to 101 FPS, a 40 FPS decrease. At 3840x2160, it further drops to 64 FPS, another 37 FPS decrease. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 77 FPS, meaning the system loses over half its performance. This steep decline is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck, as the rendering load scales with the number of pixels.

The scaling is even more pronounced at High settings. The system gets 70 FPS at 1080p, 51 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The performance loss from 1080p to 4K is 38 FPS, which is a 54% drop. This consistent pattern across all settings confirms that the Arc B370's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint. The CPU's performance is not degrading with resolution; it's the GPU that cannot keep up with the increased pixel count, leading to these large frame rate penalties.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section provides the exact measured FPS figures for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + Intel Arc B370 combo in Inside.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average FPS is 141. This is the highest performance point for this combo.
• Medium: Average FPS is 113, with a minimum of 96 and a maximum of 130. This is a very smooth experience.
• High: Average FPS is 70. This is still playable and provides a good balance.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 67. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal, only 3 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average FPS is 101. This is an excellent result for 1440p.
• Medium: Average FPS is 81, with a minimum of 69 and a maximum of 93. This is a solid performance level.
• High: Average FPS is 51. This is borderline playable, but may feel less smooth.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 48. This is at the edge of playability, with noticeable stutter possible.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average FPS is 64. This is the only 4K setting that breaks the 60 FPS threshold.
• Medium: Average FPS is 51, with a minimum of 43 and a maximum of 59. This is playable but not ideal.
• High: Average FPS is 32. This is a significant drop and is likely to feel choppy.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 30. This is the lowest performance tier and is generally not recommended for a smooth experience.

The data shows that the optimal settings for this combo are Medium at 1080p or Low at 1440p, where the frame rates are comfortably above 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings are viable for a stable frame rate. The combination of the 5600G's solid processing power and the Arc B370's limited graphics muscle means users will need to prioritize either resolution or visual fidelity. For the best experience, sticking to 1080p or 1440p with lower settings is the recommended course of action.