Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are exceptionally high, indicating that this combination is far more than adequate for the game's demands. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher settings, while the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample headroom for the game's physics and logic.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. For a title like Inside, which is not known for heavy multi-threaded workloads, this level of processing power is substantial. The CPU's performance profile, as indicated by its benchmark scores, shows strong single-thread capabilities, which are often more critical for game logic and frame pacing than raw core counts. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2438 and multi-core score of 17272 suggest a balanced performer that can handle the game's demands without becoming a bottleneck. The processor sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20740. This places it in a dead heat with the Intel Core i7-10700, which scores 20746 (a 0% delta), and just slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, which scores 20680 (a 0.3% delta, meaning the 5600GT is slightly ahead in this comparison). The data confirms that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this configuration.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary driver of frame rates in Inside. This GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a substantial 456.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its base and boost clocks are both set at 2670 MHz. The GPU's raw compute power is significant, with an FP32 throughput of 13.67 TFLOPS. In the broader context of GPU performance, the Arc B580 ranks in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scores 23181, meaning the Arc B580 is 0.7% behind it. Conversely, it is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M (score 22999) and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100 (score 22950). For a game with the visual simplicity of Inside, this GPU provides an enormous amount of performance headroom, which is clearly reflected in the high frame rates measured.

Resolution Scaling

The impact of resolution on performance is clear and follows expected scaling patterns, but with an interesting twist. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 269 FPS. When the resolution is increased to 1440p, that figure drops to 194.8 FPS, a reduction of approximately 27.6%. Moving to 4K at Low settings yields 124.4 FPS, which is a 36.1% drop from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern indicates that even at lower settings, the GPU is beginning to feel the load of increasing pixel counts, but the frame rates remain exceptionally high.

However, the scaling behavior changes significantly at higher settings. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 134.8 FPS at 1080p to 97.9 FPS at 1440p (a 27.4% decrease) and then to 58.9 FPS at 4K (a 39.8% decrease from 1440p). This suggests that at 4K with High settings, the system is becoming more constrained. The data points to a shift in the limiting component. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU has enough power to feed the GPU, but at 4K, the Arc B580's workload increases to the point where it becomes the definitive bottleneck, especially with higher graphical presets that add more complex shading and post-processing effects.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how different settings presets affect performance. For players targeting a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the High preset is the only viable option, delivering an average of 58.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 60.9 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold, but the High preset offers nearly identical performance with a lower performance cost. At 1440p, all presets are playable. The High preset delivers 97.9 FPS, while the Medium preset hits 155.7 FPS. For those with high refresh rate monitors at 1440p, the Low preset at 194.8 FPS provides the best chance of maximizing display capabilities. At 1080p, the system is so powerful that even the Ultra preset averages 130.8 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 269 FPS.

Given the data, the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance for most users would be the High preset at 1440p, which offers a substantial improvement in visual quality over Low while maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. For 4K users, the High preset is the safest recommendation to maintain a consistent experience near the 60 FPS target.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this hardware in Inside?*

A: The highest average frame rate recorded in the data is 269 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with a consistent 60 FPS?*

A: Yes, but only on the High preset, which averages 58.9 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 60.9 FPS, but the High preset is more consistent.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its direct rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 4060's score of 23181.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B580 in this game?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores, particularly its single-thread performance, are high enough that it does not appear to limit the GPU. The frame rate scaling with resolution indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. The Low preset averages 269 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 130.8 FPS, representing a performance gap of over 100 FPS.

Q: Does the 12 GB of VRAM on the Arc B580 provide an advantage in this game?

A: The data does not indicate any VRAM limitations, as Inside is a relatively simple game graphically. The 12 GB capacity is far more than the game requires.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the average FPS for every measured configuration.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 269.0 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 217.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 134.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 130.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 194.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 155.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 97.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 90.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 124.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 96.5 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 58.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 60.9 |

This data confirms that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B580 combination is exceptionally well-suited for Inside. The lowest recorded average frame rate across all tested settings and resolutions is 58.9 FPS at 4K High, which is still a very playable experience. The system's overall rank of 1275 out of 1671 tested combinations in this game suggests that while there are faster configurations, this pairing offers a level of performance that handles the game's requirements with considerable ease.