Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a robust experience in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows that this pairing is capable of high frame rates even at demanding resolutions, with the limiting factor shifting between the CPU and GPU depending on the settings and resolution chosen. This analysis examines the measured performance data to clarify the role each component plays and provides guidance on optimal settings.

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 based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This desktop chip features a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory. For a game like Inside, which is not heavily threaded, the processor's strong single-thread performance is crucial. The CPU’s benchmark results show a single-thread score of 974 in 3dmark and 3841 in Passmark, indicating solid per-core capabilities.

In the context of this game, the CPU’s role is to maintain a high frame rate floor, particularly at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 266.5 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it reaches 217.7 FPS. These high numbers suggest the Ryzen 5 7500F provides ample processing power to feed the Intel Arc B580, even at very high frame rates. The processor’s 12 threads mean that any background tasks or game logic won't cause stutters, though the game itself likely uses only a fraction of those threads. The data indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any of the tested settings, as the frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.

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

The Intel Arc B580 is a discrete graphics card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a boost clock of 2670 MHz and has 2560 shading units. With 20 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, it is a modern card, though Inside does not rely heavily on such features. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 15748 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, showing it is a mid-range performer.

The GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth are more than sufficient for Inside’s visuals. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p Ultra, the game runs at 128 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 59.4 FPS. This drop is primarily due to the GPU’s rendering load. At 1080p Low, the frame rate hits 266.5 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit, but as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The 12 GB VRAM is not a constraint here, as the game’s textures are modest. The Arc B580’s performance is consistent, showing no signs of driver overhead or stuttering in the measured averages.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1286 out of 1671 tested combos in this game. This percentile placement suggests that while the combo is functional and delivers playable frame rates, many other pairings in the database achieve higher average performance. The rank is not a measure of playability but rather a comparison of raw FPS output against all other CPU-GPU pairs tested.

The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, has an average benchmark score of 24974, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 7500F’s score of 24993. This indicates the CPU is on par with that mobile chip. The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 760M, scores 22999, which is 0.1% higher than the Arc B580’s 23021. This places the GPU in a tight competitive cluster. The combo’s rank is more influenced by the GPU’s mid-range position than the CPU’s performance, as the CPU sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. In games like Inside where the GPU is often the bottleneck at higher settings, the Arc B580’s performance ceiling limits the overall combo rank, despite the CPU’s capability.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K resolution smoothly?*

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 61.3 FPS at 4K High settings and 59.4 FPS at 4K Ultra. This is above the standard 60 FPS threshold for High settings, indicating a smooth experience. Lowering to Medium yields 98.1 FPS, and Low reaches 119.9 FPS.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable with this setup?

A: The highest measured average is 266.5 FPS, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. This indicates a significant headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, but it is also the point where the CPU may begin to limit performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest competitors?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, scores 24974, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X scores 25057, which is 0.3% higher than the 7500F.

Q: Is the GPU’s performance close to the GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The Intel Arc B580’s average benchmark score is 23021. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 scores 23181, which is 0.7% higher. This makes the Arc B580 slightly slower on average, but the difference is small.

Q: Does the game use a lot of CPU threads?

A: The game’s performance scaling suggests it is not heavily multi-threaded. The CPU has 12 threads, but the frame rates are more sensitive to GPU settings. The 3dmark score for 2 threads is 1902, while the max threads score is 6379, showing a large jump, but Inside likely benefits more from single-thread speed.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 134.4. At 4K High, it drops to 61.3 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction in frame rate, highlighting the GPU’s increasing workload at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The performance scaling across resolutions clearly illustrates the bottleneck dynamics. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 266.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 195.7 FPS, a 27% decrease. At 4K Low, the frame rate drops to 119.9 FPS, a further 39% decrease from 1440p. This pattern shows that the GPU is heavily taxed as pixel count increases. The CPU’s influence is most visible at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS, indicating that the processor is still capable of pushing more frames if the GPU could render them faster.

At higher settings, the scaling is more pronounced. For Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 128 FPS at 1080p to 90.2 FPS at 1440p (a 30% drop) and then to 59.4 FPS at 4K (a 34% drop from 1440p). This consistent decline suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at these settings. The Ryzen 5 7500F’s strong single-thread performance ensures that it does not bottleneck the GPU until extremely high frame rates are reached, such as the 266.5 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates that for the best experience, users should prioritize GPU settings, as the CPU has ample headroom.

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

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the user’s display resolution. For 1080p displays, the Low preset delivers 266.5 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the Medium preset at 217.7 FPS offers a better balance of visual quality and speed. The High preset at 134.4 FPS is also excellent, providing a smooth experience on 144Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 128 FPS is also playable, but the marginal visual gains over High may not justify the slight drop in frame rate.

For 1440p displays, the Medium preset at 153.3 FPS is a strong choice, offering both high speed and good visuals. The High preset at 99.4 FPS is also very good, comfortably above 60 FPS and suitable for 100Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 90.2 FPS is still playable, but High provides a similar experience with a 9% higher frame rate. For 4K displays, the High preset at 61.3 FPS is the best option, as it achieves the standard 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 59.4 FPS is just below that threshold, so High is recommended to ensure smoothness. The Medium preset at 98.1 FPS is also viable for those who prefer higher frame rates over maximum visual fidelity. Overall, the High preset offers the best balance across all resolutions, with the Medium preset being a strong alternative for higher refresh rates.