Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on frame rates than its minimalist art style suggests. The measured data shows this pairing scales predictably across resolutions, with the CPU providing ample headroom at 1080p while the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. This analysis breaks down the performance characteristics, component roles, and optimal settings based strictly on the benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, revealing a system that shifts from a GPU-bound state at lower resolutions to a heavily GPU-limited one at 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 120 FPS at 1920x1080 to 86 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 28%. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 54 FPS, representing a 55% decrease from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern indicates that the Arc B570 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT has enough headroom to keep feeding frames at 1080p.

The Low settings preset shows even more dramatic scaling. At 1080p, the system achieves 240 FPS, which falls to 172 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 108 FPS at 4K (a 55% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets—roughly 28% from 1080p to 1440p and 55% from 1080p to 4K—suggests a predictable GPU-bound scaling curve. The fact that 1080p Low hits 240 FPS while 4K Low only manages 108 FPS shows that the GPU's rendering workload grows faster than its pixel throughput can compensate for at higher resolutions.

Medium settings tell a similar story with more detail available. The average FPS at 1080p Medium is 192, with a minimum of 163 and maximum of 221. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 138 FPS (a 28% decrease), with a minimum of 117 and maximum of 159. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 87 FPS (a 55% decrease from 1080p), with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 100. The minimum frame rates at each resolution are notably close to the averages, indicating consistent frame pacing without severe stutters.

Ultra settings present the most demanding scenario. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 114 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 82 FPS (a 28% decrease); at 4K Ultra, it falls to 52 FPS (a 54% decrease). This near-identical proportional scaling across all four presets strongly indicates that the limiting factor is purely GPU rasterization throughput rather than any CPU-related bottleneck. The data suggests that if you want to maintain 60+ FPS, 4K is only viable at Medium settings (87 FPS) or Low (108 FPS), while 1440p can handle Ultra at 82 FPS and 1080p can run everything well above 100 FPS.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC, with a chip designated BMG-G21. It carries 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a fixed clock of 2500 MHz for both base and boost, which is unusual for a modern graphics card. Its 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines deliver a theoretical pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput is 11.52 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

In the context of Inside, the GPU's raw throughput is what determines the measured frame rates. The 10 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor in this game, as its visual complexity is modest by modern standards. The memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s appears sufficient for the resolution scaling observed, as the percentage drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with pure pixel-fill-rate limitations rather than bandwidth constraints. The GPU's 18 ray tracing cores are irrelevant for this title, which does not use ray-traced effects.

The Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with an average score of 20534 (a 0.1% delta), the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (a -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (a 0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (a -0.5% delta). This means the B570 performs nearly identically to an RTX 3070 Mobile in general benchmarks, though in Inside specifically, the measured data shows it is capable of 240 FPS at 1080p Low but only 52 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's power configuration includes a 150 W TDP, a single 8-pin power connector, and a suggested 450 W power supply. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, which is adequate for this game's data requirements. The dual-slot design and 272 mm length are typical for a card in this performance class. Its 65th percentile ranking places it above the median but below enthusiast-tier GPUs, yet the Inside results show it handles this particular title with ease at mainstream resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU uses AMD Socket AM4 and supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

For a game like Inside, which is not heavily multithreaded, the CPU's single-thread performance is more critical than its core count. The 3DMark single-thread score of 913 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2438 indicate strong single-threaded capability. The 2-thread 3DMark score of 1794 suggests that even with only two threads active, performance remains solid. The multi-threaded scores show the CPU scales well: 4-thread score of 3446, 8-thread score of 4968, and max-thread score of 5554. This scaling pattern is typical for a 6-core/12-thread part where additional threads provide diminishing returns beyond 8 threads.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT ranks at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20733. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12490F with an average score of 20802 (a -0.3% delta), the Intel Xeon 6325P at 20821 (a -0.4% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U at 20826 (a -0.4% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 at 20845 (a -0.5% delta). This places the 5600GT within 0.5% of these competitors, indicating that its overall compute capability is essentially on par with those parts.

In Inside, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The fact that the frame rate drops by nearly identical percentages (28% from 1080p to 1440p, 55% from 1080p to 4K) across all presets indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. Even at 1080p Low with 240 FPS, the CPU maintains frame delivery without dropping below the GPU's rendering pace. The 12 threads provide headroom for background tasks, but the game likely uses only 2-4 threads effectively, which is where the 3DMark 2-thread and 4-thread scores are most relevant. The 2-thread score of 1794 suggests that even a dual-core workload is handled briskly, ensuring no frame-pacing issues in this title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 240, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At Medium settings on the same resolution, the average drops to 192 FPS, while High settings yield 120 FPS and Ultra yields 114 FPS.

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

A: Yes, it can run at 4K with playable frame rates. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 87 with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 100. At 4K High, the average drops to 54 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 52 FPS. 4K Low achieves 108 FPS.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor even at 1080p. The consistent percentage drop in FPS from 1080p to 1440p (28%) and from 1080p to 4K (55%) across all presets suggests the CPU is not constraining performance, as a CPU bottleneck would show less resolution scaling. The Ryzen 5 5600GT appears to have sufficient headroom to feed the Arc B570 at 1080p.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival in general benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with a score of 20534, a difference of 0.1%. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, which is a -0.1% difference. These deltas are negligible in real-world terms.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 163. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 117. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 74. These minimums are consistently close to the average FPS, indicating stable frame pacing.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600GT's multi-threading capability relevant for this game?

A: Inside is a puzzle platformer that likely uses only a few threads. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1794 and 4-thread score of 3446 are more relevant than the max-thread score of 5554. The fact that the 8-thread score of 4968 is close to the max-thread score suggests that beyond 8 threads, there is minimal additional performance gain, which is fine for this game's workload.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2301 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside specifically. This places it in the lower half of all tested combinations, which is somewhat surprising given the high frame rates measured. The ranking of 2301 out of 2887 means this combo outperforms 586 other tested combinations, placing it at approximately the 20th percentile from the bottom or the 80th percentile from the top.

This ranking is influenced by the fact that many tested combos include higher-end GPUs and CPUs that achieve significantly higher frame rates in this game. The combo's 1080p High average of 120 FPS is respectable but not exceptional, as many GPUs can push well beyond 200 FPS at 1080p in a game like Inside with its simple geometry. However, the combo's 4K Medium average of 87 FPS is a stronger result relative to its rank, suggesting that its performance at higher resolutions is relatively better than at lower resolutions compared to other combos.

The rank of 2301 should be interpreted with the context that this game is not graphically demanding, so the spread of FPS across combos is wide. The combo's performance is sufficient for smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, and at 4K with Medium or Low settings. The fact that the combo ranks below the median does not indicate poor performance in absolute terms; rather, it reflects that many other tested combinations include more powerful components that achieve higher frame rates in this undemanding title.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience at 1080p, High settings at 120 FPS average is the recommended balance. Ultra settings at 114 FPS average offer a marginal improvement in visual quality at a 5% performance cost. Medium settings at 192 FPS are overkill for most displays, as they exceed the refresh rate of typical 144Hz monitors, but they provide a wide margin for frame drops. Low settings at 240 FPS is excessive for this game's visual style, which does not benefit significantly from lower graphical fidelity.

At 1440p, High settings at 86 FPS average is the recommended choice for a smooth experience on standard 60-144Hz monitors. Ultra settings at 82 FPS average are nearly identical in performance and offer better visual quality, making this the better pick if your display supports it. Medium settings at 138 FPS average are ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, providing a 60% performance increase over High with only modest visual reductions. Low settings at 172 FPS are unnecessary for gameplay but could be used for extremely high refresh rate displays.

At 4K, Medium settings at 87 FPS average is the clear recommendation. This is the only 4K preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS ensuring no drops below 60. Low settings at 108 FPS average provide additional headroom but sacrifice visual quality that matters more at 4K. High settings at 54 FPS average and Ultra at 52 FPS average do not provide a consistent 60 FPS experience, making them less suitable for smooth gameplay on displays that require 60 FPS.

The measured data shows that Medium settings provide the best overall experience across all resolutions, with the minimum-to-maximum FPS spread being tightest at this preset. At 1080p Medium, the spread is 58 FPS (163-221); at 1440p Medium, the spread is 42 FPS (117-159); at 4K Medium, the spread is 26 FPS (74-100). This consistency suggests that Medium is the optimal setting for frame pacing stability, making it the recommended preset for this combo in Inside regardless of resolution.