Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B370 combination delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in Inside, a 2D puzzle platformer that is far more dependent on the GPU than the CPU. The data indicates a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K, with the graphics card being the primary limiting factor throughout.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second (FPS) data shows a clear and significant drop in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the "High" settings preset, the average FPS falls from 70 at 1080p to 51 at 1440p, and finally to 32 at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear; the most substantial relative drop occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K, where the average FPS falls by 37%. This pattern strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the component being pushed to its limits at higher resolutions.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. At "Medium" settings, the average FPS drops from 113 at 1080p to 81 at 1440p and then to 51 at 4K. Even at the "Low" preset, which is the least demanding, the average FPS falls from a high of 141 at 1080p to 101 at 1440p and then down to 64 at 4K. The fact that even the "Low" preset cannot maintain a 60 FPS average at 4K is a strong indicator that the GPU's rendering capabilities, rather than any software or driver overhead, are the bottleneck at that resolution.

The data for this combo suggests that the limiting component changes with resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the system appears more balanced, though still GPU-bound. However, at 4K, the GPU's performance ceiling is definitively reached. The 32 FPS average at "High" settings and 30 FPS at "Ultra" settings at 4K are below the threshold for a consistently smooth experience. The performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p is also steep, with a 27% drop in FPS at "High" settings, suggesting that even at 1440p, the GPU is working hard. A more powerful graphics card would likely yield higher FPS at these resolutions, whereas upgrading the CPU would not produce a meaningful change in this specific game.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is a low-power integrated graphics processor (IGP) from the Arc Graphics-M series, based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and built on a 3 nm process. Its modest specifications—1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 20 render output units (ROPs)—frame its performance class. The GPU's boost clock is rated at 2400 MHz, with a base clock of 300 MHz. Its FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, and it features 10 ray tracing cores. The GPU's memory is "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system's DDR5 memory rather than having its own dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," making it a variable that depends on the rest of the system configuration.

In the context of Inside, the shared memory setup is a critical factor. While the game is not particularly demanding on VRAM capacity, the bandwidth available for the GPU can impact performance, especially at higher resolutions where the frame buffer is larger. The benchmark results confirm the GPU's limitations. Its average benchmark score is 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This is a very low ranking, indicating that the Arc B370 is positioned at the entry-level. Its nearest rivals in the database include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186 (a deltaPct of -0.2%), and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190 (a deltaPct of -0.5%). This puts its raw compute power in the same league as older, discrete entry-level cards.

The GPU's role in Inside is clear: it is the primary determinant of performance. The 4K results, with average FPS in the low 30s, are a direct reflection of the Arc B370's fill rate and shading capabilities. While the core clock of 2400 MHz is reasonably high, the limited number of execution units is insufficient to handle the pixel workload at 3840x2160. The clock speed and the number of shading units work together, but the sheer volume of pixels at 4K overwhelms the 20 ROPs, resulting in the substantial FPS drop. The data shows that for a smooth 4K experience in Inside, a significantly more powerful GPU is necessary. The system's performance at lower resolutions shows that the GPU can handle the game, but its ceiling is reached quickly as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. It features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR5 memory and has a 65W TDP. Its memory bandwidth is listed at 83.2 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the shared-memory architecture of the Arc B370.

In terms of raw processing power, the Ryzen 5 7600 is a strong performer. Its average benchmark score is 26324, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (avgScore 26274, deltaPct 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (avgScore 26402, deltaPct -0.3%), and the Intel Core i9-11900KF (avgScore 26212, deltaPct 0.4%). These rivals are all high-end mobile or older desktop processors, indicating that the Ryzen 5 7600's compute performance is competitive with them.

For a game like Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer, the CPU's role is less demanding than in a large 3D open-world title. The game's logic and physics are relatively simple, and the 6 cores and 12 threads of the Ryzen 5 7600 are more than adequate to handle them. The CPU benchmarks support this. For instance, the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 12735, and the single-core score is 1852. The PassMark single-thread score is 3910. These scores indicate a very capable processor for both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The 3DMark 2-thread score is 1938, and the single-thread score is 999, which shows strong per-core performance.

The benchmark results from the game data show that the CPU is not the bottleneck. The FPS is consistently limited by the GPU, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops at higher resolutions. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would be more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU workload would remain relatively unchanged. The fact that FPS scales so dramatically with resolution confirms that the CPU has ample headroom. The high single-core performance of the Ryzen 5 7600 ensures that the game's main thread is never starved, allowing the GPU to function as the sole performance limiter. In this configuration, the CPU is an excellent match for the GPU, providing all the necessary processing power without becoming a constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset is 70.

Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, average FPS ranges from 64 on the Low preset to 30 on the Ultra preset. The High preset yields 32 FPS, and the Medium preset yields 51 FPS. While playable at Low, the Ultra and High presets fall below 60 FPS.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck in this game?

A: The benchmark data indicates the Intel Arc B370 GPU is the limiting factor. The significant drop in FPS as resolution increases points directly to the GPU's rendering capabilities being the constraining element.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has an average score of 26274, which is a deltaPct of 0.2%, meaning the Ryzen 5 7600 is slightly faster.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset provides an average FPS of 81, with a minimum FPS of 69. The High preset gives 51 FPS. The Medium preset is the best option to stay above 60 FPS.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average FPS of 141, while the Ultra preset achieves an average FPS of 67. This is a difference of 74 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution. For a 1080p display, the "High" preset is the most balanced choice, delivering an average FPS of 70. This provides a smooth and visually rich experience. The "Ultra" preset at 1080p yields an average of 67 FPS, which is nearly identical to "High" but with only a marginal visual improvement, making the higher preset a reasonable choice if maximum quality is desired. However, the "Medium" preset, averaging 113 FPS, is the best option for players with high refresh rate monitors, as it provides a significant FPS boost while likely maintaining good visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the "Medium" preset is the clear recommendation. It is the only preset at this resolution that maintains an average FPS above 60, with a measured average of 81 FPS and a minimum of 69 FPS. The "High" preset, at 51 FPS, dips below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in a less fluid experience. The "Ultra" preset at 48 FPS is not recommended for serious play, and "Low" at 101 FPS, while very fast, compromises visual quality unnecessarily.

For 4K, the situation is more challenging. The only preset that achieves an average FPS above 60 is "Low," with an average of 64 FPS. However, this requires a significant drop in visual quality. The "Medium" preset, at 51 FPS, offers a playable but not perfectly smooth experience. The "High" and "Ultra" presets, at 32 and 30 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a comfortable gaming experience. For the best experience at 4K, players must either accept the "Low" preset or lower the resolution. The data suggests that for a high-quality experience, 1080p or 1440p with "Medium" or "High" settings is the optimal balance for this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the average FPS measurements for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + Intel Arc B370 combination in Inside.

At 1920x1080, the performance is strong across all presets. The "Low" preset achieves an average of 141 FPS. The "Medium" preset averages 113 FPS, with a minimum recorded FPS of 96 and a maximum of 130. The "High" preset yields an average of 70 FPS. The "Ultra" preset produces an average of 67 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS drops noticeably. The "Low" preset averages 101 FPS. The "Medium" preset achieves an average of 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 and a maximum of 93. The "High" preset averages 51 FPS. The "Ultra" preset averages 48 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is significantly lower. The "Low" preset is the only one to break the 60 FPS barrier, with an average of 64 FPS. The "Medium" preset averages 51 FPS, with a minimum of 43 and a maximum of 59. The "High" preset averages 32 FPS, and the "Ultra" preset averages 30 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the "Medium" preset offers a substantial FPS advantage over "High" and "Ultra" at every resolution. The gap between "High" and "Ultra" is minimal, suggesting that the "Ultra" preset adds little performance cost over "High." The most dramatic performance penalty occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K, where the average FPS at "High" settings falls by 19 frames.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested computer configurations, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2654 out of 2887 total combos for performance in Inside. This puts the combo in the bottom portion of the rankings, specifically in the 8th percentile of tested systems. This low ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's performance, as the Intel Arc B370 is positioned in the 5th percentile of all graphics cards. The CPU, in contrast, ranks in the 78th percentile, highlighting a significant performance disparity between the two components in this game.

The ranking indicates that while the CPU is a high-performing part, the system's overall gaming capability is severely hampered by the GPU. The data suggests that this combo is not well-suited for playing Inside at high resolutions or high settings, as its performance is below the vast majority of other tested systems. The combo's rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's low average benchmark score of 1184, which is comparable to much older, entry-level discrete graphics cards. To achieve a better ranking, a more powerful dedicated graphics card would be required. The current setup is fundamentally limited by its integrated graphics solution, making it a low-tier performer in this benchmark database. The 233-combo gap from the top of the list further reinforces that this is an entry-level configuration for gaming.