Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B390 combination delivers a playable experience in Inside, though performance is heavily dictated by the graphics preset and resolution. The 7500F is a strong modern desktop processor, while the Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution with limited raw throughput. Benchmark data shows this pairing is best suited for lower resolutions and medium settings to maintain smooth frame rates.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and can boost up to 5.00 GHz. This is a desktop part on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the CPU is rarely the limiting factor, and the data supports this.

Benchmark results show the 7500F’s single-threaded performance is strong, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 974 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218. Multi-threaded scores are equally robust, with Cinebench R23 multicore hitting 22799 and Geekbench multicore at 12362. In the context of this game, the processor’s capabilities vastly exceed what the integrated GPU can feed to the display. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile versus all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors on the market.

Comparing the 7500F to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, the data shows a near-tie. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, which is 0.1% lower than the 7500F’s average benchmark score of 24964. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is 0.2% faster at 25005, while the Intel Core i7-13620H trails by 0.2% at 24911. The Intel Core 5 210H is 0.4% behind at 24872. These deltas are negligible, meaning the 7500F is effectively on par with these alternatives for CPU-bound tasks. In Inside, where frame rates are capped by the GPU, the 7500F’s performance headroom ensures it will not bottleneck the Arc B390 at any tested setting.

The processor’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core provide ample bandwidth for game logic and asset streaming. The 7500F’s boost clock of 5.00 GHz is high enough to handle the game’s physics and puzzle mechanics without issue. However, because the Arc B390 is an integrated GPU, the CPU also handles memory management for shared graphics memory, which can introduce latency. Still, the data indicates that at low settings, the CPU is more than capable of driving high frame rates, as seen in the 1080p Low result of 156 FPS.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel’s 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The memory configuration is system-shared, meaning the VRAM size, type, and bus width are all "System Shared," with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This is a critical factor for Inside, as the GPU must borrow memory from the system DDR5 pool, which can impact performance.

The Arc B390’s raw compute power is modest. It delivers 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s. The texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 1482, placing it at the 9th percentile versus all GPUs. This is a low ranking, indicating that the Arc B390 is not designed for high-end gaming. Its nearest rivals in terms of scores are older NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX at 1463 (1.3% slower), the GeForce 800M at 1460 (1.5% slower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5% slower), and the GeForce GT 710 at 1443 (2.7% slower). While the Arc B390 leads these by small margins, the performance class is similar, meaning it is entry-level.

In Inside, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 34 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for smooth motion. The GPU’s shared memory architecture means it competes with the CPU for system RAM bandwidth, which can cause stuttering in demanding scenes. The boost clock of 2500 MHz is decent, but the low shading unit count limits fill rate. The data shows that the GPU scales poorly with resolution increases; dropping from 1080p to 4K at High settings reduces the average FPS from 78 to 35, a 55% decrease. This indicates that the Arc B390 lacks the memory bandwidth and compute power to handle high pixel counts.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this combo if I want a smooth 60 FPS?*

A: At Medium settings, the combo achieves 90 FPS at 2560x1440 and 125 FPS at 1920x1080. For a consistent 60 FPS, 2560x1440 Medium is the highest resolution that comfortably exceeds the threshold, while 3840x2160 Medium only hits 56 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its closest rivals in GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It is 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% faster than the GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% faster than the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% faster than the GeForce GT 710 (1443).

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500F a bottleneck for the Arc B390 in this game?

A: No. The 7500F has a 3dmark single-thread score of 974 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799, which are far higher than needed for Inside. The GPU limits performance, as shown by the frame rate scaling with resolution.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for this combo at Medium settings?

A: The data lists minimum FPS only for Medium settings. At 3840x2160, the min FPS is 48. At 2560x1440, the min FPS is 76. At 1920x1080, the min FPS is 106.

Q: Does increasing the preset from Low to Ultra double the performance cost?

A: No. At 1080p, Low averages 156 FPS while Ultra averages 74 FPS, a drop of roughly 53%. At 4K, Low averages 70 FPS while Ultra averages 34 FPS, a similar drop of about 51%. The cost is consistent across resolutions.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 2547 out of 2887 total tested combos, placing it in the lower percentile of all configurations.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The best experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This preset delivers an average of 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS. The minimum frame rate is well above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay without dips. Lowering to Low settings nearly doubles the average to 156 FPS, but the visual quality degradation is significant for a game that relies on atmosphere and lighting. High settings at 1080p drop the average to 78 FPS, which is still playable but introduces more variance. Ultra at 1080p drops to 74 FPS, which is close to High but with diminishing returns.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, hitting 90 FPS average with a minimum of 76 FPS. This is a solid experience for players with 1440p monitors. High at 1440p drops to 56 FPS, which is borderline for smooth play. Low at 1440p hits 112 FPS, but again, the visual trade-off is steep. Ultra at 1440p is not recommended, as it averages only 53 FPS.

At 4K, the data shows that even Low settings only reach 70 FPS average. Medium at 4K averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. High at 4K drops to 35 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS, both of which are below the playable threshold. The recommendation is to avoid 4K unless using Low settings, and even then, the experience is not optimal. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, 1080p Medium is the clear winner, with 1440p Medium as a strong alternative for higher-resolution displays.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2547 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the bottom 12% of all configurations, reflecting the GPU’s limited performance. The ranking is driven by the Arc B390’s low benchmark percentile (9th percentile versus all GPUs) and its inability to push high frame rates at higher resolutions. The CPU, by contrast, is a high performer, ranking in the 77th percentile, but it cannot compensate for the GPU’s weaknesses.

Compared to other combos, this setup is positioned well below average. The 340-combo gap from the top 2500 indicates that many systems with discrete graphics cards or more powerful integrated solutions will outperform it. The rank suggests that this combo is suitable for casual or indie gaming at modest settings, but it will struggle with demanding titles. For Inside, a game with simple graphics, the combo manages to be playable, but only at lower resolutions and presets. The data shows that the combo’s performance is consistent with its rank: it delivers acceptable frame rates at 1080p Medium but falls off sharply at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 3840x2160, the combo’s performance is limited. Low settings average 70 FPS. Medium settings average 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. High settings average 35 FPS. Ultra settings average 34 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 14 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is just 1 FPS, suggesting that Ultra offers no benefit over High at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates improve significantly. Low settings average 112 FPS. Medium settings average 90 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. High settings average 56 FPS. Ultra settings average 53 FPS. The step from Medium to High is a large 34 FPS drop, indicating that High is a substantial performance hit. Low to Medium is a 22 FPS drop, which is more moderate.

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its best performance. Low settings average 156 FPS. Medium settings average 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS. High settings average 78 FPS. Ultra settings average 74 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS, making Ultra a poor choice. The jump from Low to Medium is 31 FPS, while Medium to High is 47 FPS, showing that High is the least efficient preset. Overall, the data confirms that 1080p Medium is the optimal configuration, balancing high average frame rates with acceptable minimums.