Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Inside, with the data showing a clear performance ceiling at 4K Ultra settings. The benchmark results indicate a system that can push high refresh rates at lower resolutions but becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this combo?*

A: Based on the measured FPS, 2560x1440 at High settings provides an excellent balance, delivering an average of 86 FPS. For maximum fluidity, 1920x1080 at Medium settings achieves an average of 192 FPS, while 1920x1080 at High still offers a very smooth 120 FPS average.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 108 at Low settings down to 52 at Ultra settings. A playable 54 FPS average is achievable at High settings, but the 52 FPS average at Ultra is below the 60 FPS threshold typically preferred for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Arc B570's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc A750, which has a score of 20582, a negligible delta of -0.1%. It also essentially matches the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534, a delta of 0.1%.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500X3D's CPU performance compare to its nearest competitors?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. It is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, which scores 44466, a delta of just 0.2%. It is also a close match for the Intel Core i9-13950HX, which scores 44342, a 0.5% difference.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck this game's performance?

A: The measured data suggests the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. For instance, moving from 1080p High (120 FPS average) to 4K High (54 FPS average) represents a massive drop in frame rate, indicating that the workload is scaling heavily with resolution, a characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios.

Q: Is the Medium preset a good option for this game?

A: The Medium preset appears to be a strong choice. At 3840x2160, it is the only setting that provides both an average FPS (87) and a recorded minimum FPS (74) that are comfortably above 60. At 1920x1080, it delivers a 192 FPS average with a 163 FPS minimum, providing a significant performance buffer.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary driver of frame rate in Inside, particularly as resolution and settings increase. Its architecture, based on Xe2-HPG, is built on a 5 nm process and features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a consistent base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These specifications allow the card to handle the game's visual effects and rendering loads across all tested configurations.

The Arc B570's overall performance profile, which places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, is directly reflected in the measured FPS. Its compute capabilities, including 2304 shading units and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s, are sufficient to produce very high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. However, the data shows a clear scaling pattern where the GPU's resources become saturated as the workload increases. At 3840x2160, the performance gap between presets is significant: the average FPS drops from 108 at Low to 52 at Ultra, a clear sign of the GPU being pushed to its limits.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals provides context for its performance. Its average benchmark score of 20556 is virtually identical to the Intel Arc A750 (20582) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534). This suggests that in Inside, the Arc B570's frame rates would be representative of this performance tier. The GPU's 10 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor in this game, as even at the highest settings and resolution, the measured FPS figures indicate that memory capacity is sufficient for the game's demands. The performance is more likely constrained by the GPU's raw compute and fillrate capabilities rather than its memory pool.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D provides the processing foundation for the system. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, it has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its defining feature is the large 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is likely beneficial for game logic and physics calculations common in a puzzle platformer like Inside. The CPU's benchmark scores, particularly its 3494 single-thread score and 25047 multithread score, confirm its high level of performance, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's role in Inside is to feed the GPU with data and manage the game's simulation. The measured FPS data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is more than capable of keeping up with the Arc B570 at all but the most demanding settings. Evidence for this can be seen in the 1080p results, where the system achieves a 240 FPS average at Low settings. At such high frame rates, the CPU's ability to process frames quickly is critical. The fact that it can maintain this level of performance indicates that it is not a bottleneck in this scenario.

However, the CPU's relative performance is best understood through its nearest rivals. Its average score of 44573 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466) and the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342). This means the Ryzen 5 7500X3D's ability to drive the GPU in Inside should be comparable to those processors. The CPU's high single-thread performance is particularly relevant for a game that may not fully utilize all 12 threads. The data shows that even at 1080p High, where the CPU load is higher, the system still achieves a 120 FPS average, suggesting the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is providing ample processing headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. The results are consistent and show predictable scaling.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance across the board. The average FPS figures are as follows:

• Low: 240 FPS
• Medium: 192 FPS (with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS)
• High: 120 FPS
• Ultra: 114 FPS

At 2560x1440, performance remains very strong, with a noticeable step down from 1080p:

• Low: 172 FPS
• Medium: 138 FPS (with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS)
• High: 86 FPS
• Ultra: 82 FPS

At 3840x2160, the system is pushed harder, and performance becomes more variable depending on the preset:

• Low: 108 FPS
• Medium: 87 FPS (with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS)
• High: 54 FPS
• Ultra: 52 FPS

The data shows that the gap between the High and Ultra presets is relatively small at all resolutions. At 1080p, the difference is 6 FPS (120 vs 114). At 1440p, the difference is 4 FPS (86 vs 82). Even at 4K, the difference is only 2 FPS (54 vs 52). This suggests that the Ultra preset offers a marginal visual improvement at a small performance cost. Conversely, the jump from Low to Medium is substantial, with average FPS dropping by 20% at 1080p (240 to 192) and 19% at 4K (108 to 87), indicating a significant increase in graphical workload.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions clearly identifies the GPU as the main performance bottleneck. The most dramatic evidence is the transition from 1080p High (120 FPS average) to 4K High (54 FPS average), a 55% reduction in frame rate. This steep decline as pixel count increases is a hallmark of a GPU-bound workload.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a more moderate but still significant impact. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 120 to 86, a 28% decrease. The drop from 1440p to 4K is even steeper, with the average FPS falling from 86 to 54, a 37% decrease. This non-linear scaling is consistent with the GPU's rendering capabilities being increasingly taxed at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its high single-thread score of 3494 and 89th percentile ranking, is unlikely to be the limiting factor in these scenarios.

The data for the Medium preset reinforces this conclusion. The recorded minimum FPS values show a similar trend, dropping from 163 at 1080p to 117 at 1440p and finally to 74 at 4K. This consistent pattern across both average and minimum FPS indicates that the system's performance is being dictated by the GPU's ability to fill pixels. The CPU's high performance, evidenced by its near-tie with the Intel Core i9-13950HX (0.5% delta), ensures it does not become the primary constraint even when trying to drive high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. It is the only preset at 4K that maintains an average FPS (87) and a minimum FPS (74) firmly above the 60 FPS target, ensuring smooth and consistent gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 1440p, it delivers a very high 138 FPS average, and at 1080p, it achieves a 192 FPS average, both with excellent minimum frame rates. This preset provides a significant performance headroom over High settings while likely offering a substantial visual upgrade over Low.

For users with high refresh rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, the High preset is also an excellent choice. It provides a 120 FPS average at 1080p and an 86 FPS average at 1440p, both of which are smooth for most players. The performance difference between High and Ultra is minimal (only 6 FPS at 1080p and 4 FPS at 1440p), making the High preset a more efficient choice unless the minor visual enhancements of Ultra are desired.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p or 1440p displays where the slight visual bump is worth the small frame rate cost. At 4K, the 52 FPS average falls short of the ideal 60 FPS target and is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience. The Low preset is best reserved for competitive or high-refresh-rate scenarios, as it achieves a 240 FPS average at 1080p, but the visual fidelity is likely significantly compromised. The Medium preset at 4K is the standout recommendation for achieving a console-like 60+ FPS experience at the highest resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2301 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the 21st percentile of all tested systems, meaning that 79% of other tested combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game.

This ranking is a reflection of the aggregate performance of both components. The GPU, while capable, is positioned in the 65th percentile of all GPUs and is a near-exact match for the Intel Arc A750 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile. The CPU, however, is a high-end part in the 89th percentile, but its performance is not fully utilized in this specific title at higher resolutions. The ranking indicates that while this combo provides a good experience, especially at 1080p and 1440p, it is not at the top end of the database's performance hierarchy for Inside.

The data suggests that the system's overall rank is more heavily influenced by the GPU's performance tier. While the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a strong processor that can easily keep up, the Arc B570's frame rates at 4K Ultra (52 FPS) and even 4K High (54 FPS) are the limiting factor for the combo's final standing. The fact that the combo ranks in the bottom 20% of all tested systems is a direct consequence of this GPU-imposed ceiling, even though the system is capable of delivering a highly enjoyable experience on most settings and resolutions.