Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a performance profile in Inside that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the data showing a clear transition from a CPU-bound state at 1080p to a GPU-bound state at 4K. This combination ranks 2301 out of 2887 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the measured frame rates remain highly playable across most settings, making the bottleneck analysis more interesting than the raw ranking suggests.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking observation from the measured FPS data is how the performance scales with resolution. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 240 FPS, which appears to be a hard cap or the absolute ceiling for this pairing. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops the average to 172 FPS, a 28% reduction, and at 3840x2160 Low it falls to 108 FPS, another 37% decline. This steep scaling curve indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is becoming the primary limiter as pixel count increases, while the CPU has ample headroom to push well beyond 200 FPS at the lower resolutions.

The High settings row tells a similar story. At 1080p High, the combo produces 120 FPS, but this drops to 86 FPS at 1440p (a 28% decline) and then to 54 FPS at 4K (a 37% decline from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High settings suggests that the scaling is purely resolution-driven, not settings-driven. The GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the constraining factors as the pixel workload grows, while the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads remain underutilized.

The Medium preset shows the most complete data, with minimum and maximum frame times recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 and maximum of 221. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average falls to 138 FPS (a 28% drop), with minimum 117 and maximum 159. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 87 FPS (a 37% drop from 1440p), with minimum 74 and maximum 100. The frame time variance remains tight across all three resolutions, indicating that neither the CPU nor GPU is experiencing severe stuttering; the limiting component simply shifts with resolution.

Ultra settings present the heaviest load, yet the scaling pattern persists. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 114 FPS, which is only 5% lower than High at the same resolution. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 82 FPS (a 28% decline), and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 52 FPS (a 37% decline). The fact that Ultra at 1080p is nearly identical to High at 1080p suggests that the game’s Ultra preset does not introduce a significant additional CPU load; the bottleneck remains on the GPU’s ability to process frames at higher pixel counts.

This data strongly indicates that the Arc B570 is the limiting component at 4K, where even Low settings cannot break past 108 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 7600 is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, where the combo reaches 240 FPS on Low. The 37% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings points to the GPU’s 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth being the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS on High settings?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 High produces an average of 86 FPS, while 3840x2160 High drops to 54 FPS. Therefore, 1440p is the highest resolution that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold on High settings.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K on the same settings?

A: Across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings, the average FPS drops by approximately 55% from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. For example, Low goes from 240 to 108 FPS, Medium from 192 to 87 FPS, High from 120 to 54 FPS, and Ultra from 114 to 52 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the primary limiter at 1080p, as the combo reaches 240 FPS on Low and 192 FPS on Medium. The Arc B570’s performance scales down with resolution, but the Ryzen 5 7600’s single-thread score of 999 and multi-thread score of 6503 in 3DMark indicate ample headroom for this puzzle platformer.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide a meaningful visual improvement over High for this combo?

A: In terms of frame rate, the difference is minimal. At 1080p, High averages 120 FPS while Ultra averages 114 FPS, a 5% drop. At 1440p, High averages 86 FPS and Ultra averages 82 FPS, also a 5% drop. The data does not capture visual quality, but the performance cost is small.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo, and at which settings?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are in the Medium preset. At 1080p, the minimum is 163 FPS; at 1440p, it is 117 FPS; and at 4K, it is 74 FPS. Other settings have null minimum values in the dataset.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 2301 out of 2887 tested combos, placing it in the 20th percentile of the database. This rank is likely influenced by the GPU’s mid-tier standing, as the CPU alone ranks in the 78th percentile against all CPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2301 out of 2887 combinations (approximately 20th percentile) in Inside is a noteworthy data point, given that the individual components have higher standalone positions. The Ryzen 5 7600 CPU sits in the 78th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324, while the Arc B570 GPU sits in the 65th percentile against all GPUs, with an average score of 20556. The combination’s lower rank suggests that either the game is not heavily threaded, making the CPU’s strengths less relevant, or the GPU’s specific performance characteristics limit overall results.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7600 performs within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, Intel Core i9-11900KF, and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U. This tight clustering indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this game; any of these processors would likely produce similar FPS results. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc A750, with delta percentages of 0.1% and -0.1%, respectively. This puts the Arc B570 in the same performance tier as those GPUs, but the 65th percentile ranking suggests it is below the median of all GPUs in the database.

The rank of 2301 implies that a significant number of combinations achieve higher frame rates in Inside, likely due to more powerful GPUs. Since the game is a puzzle platformer from 2016, it is not particularly demanding, and any modern mid-range GPU should handle it well. The combo’s rank is therefore more indicative of the GPU’s relative position in the database rather than a reflection of poor playability. The measured FPS data confirms that the combo delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, with only 4K Ultra dipping below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings achieve an average of 240 FPS, which appears to be the maximum output for this pairing. Medium settings average 192 FPS, with a minimum of 163 and a maximum of 221, showing a tight frame time distribution. High settings average 120 FPS, and Ultra settings average 114 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 6 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset does not add a substantial load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop consistently. Low settings average 172 FPS, Medium averages 138 FPS (minimum 117, maximum 159), High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 82 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 117 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that 1440p is a comfortable resolution for this combo on most settings. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to 4 FPS at this resolution, further confirming that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates fall to more moderate levels. Low settings average 108 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS (minimum 74, maximum 100), High averages 54 FPS, and Ultra averages 52 FPS. The 4K Medium preset’s minimum of 74 FPS is still playable, but High and Ultra settings both dip below 60 FPS, which may be noticeable in a game that requires precise timing for puzzle-solving. The data shows that 4K is only viable with Low or Medium settings for this combo.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is remarkably consistent across settings, with an average drop of 28%. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is also consistent, with an average drop of 37%. This uniformity suggests that the GPU’s pixel throughput is the dominant factor, and the CPU’s performance does not change the scaling behavior.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the clear limiting component at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the FPS drops. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is likely the constraint at 4K, where the pixel fill rate demands more memory throughput. The GPU’s base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, and it operates with 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, producing a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is moderate for a modern card, and the data shows that it can handle 1080p with ease, reaching 240 FPS on Low. However, at 4K Ultra, the combo only manages 52 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s raw compute power is insufficient for the increased workload. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556, places it just above the midpoint, which aligns with the observed 4K performance.

The GPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, has a delta of -0.1%, meaning the two are essentially tied in average benchmark scores. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.1% ahead, further confirming that the Arc B570 is positioned in the mid-range tier. In Inside, the GPU’s 10 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game’s demands, as the title likely does not exceed 4 GB at 4K, but the memory bandwidth and fill rate are the primary factors driving the resolution scaling.

The GPU’s 160-bit memory bus is narrower than many competing cards, which explains the steep performance drop at 4K. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 37% drop from 1440p to 4K suggests that the memory subsystem is saturated at the higher resolution. The GPU’s boost clock of 2500 MHz is fixed, meaning there is no dynamic overclocking to compensate for the increased load.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For a 1080p display, any setting is viable, as even Ultra averages 114 FPS. However, the data shows that High settings at 1080p average 120 FPS, which is only 5% faster than Ultra. Given the minimal performance penalty, the Ultra preset is recommended for 1080p to maximize visual quality without sacrificing smoothness, as the minimum FPS is not recorded but the average stays well above 100.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is the best balance, averaging 138 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS. High settings drop to 86 FPS, which is still playable, but the 52 FPS difference between Medium and High is substantial. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 82 FPS, which is only 4 FPS lower than High, so the choice between High and Ultra is marginal. The Medium preset’s minimum of 117 FPS ensures no drops below the 60 FPS threshold, making it the safest recommendation for a smooth experience.

For 4K, the Medium preset is the only viable option that maintains an average above 60 FPS, coming in at 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS. Low settings average 108 FPS, but the visual trade-off may not be worth the 21 FPS gain. High and Ultra settings at 4K average 54 and 52 FPS, respectively, which is below the 60 FPS target and may introduce noticeable judder in a game that relies on precise movement. The Medium preset’s minimum of 74 FPS provides a comfortable margin, making it the recommended choice for 4K.

The data suggests that the Ultra preset does not offer a significant performance advantage over High at any resolution, with the difference ranging from 4 to 6 FPS. Therefore, users seeking maximum visual fidelity should opt for Ultra, while those prioritizing frame rate stability should choose High or Medium depending on resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 plays a supporting role in this combo, as the data shows it is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and multi-thread score of 6503 indicate strong single-core performance, which is crucial for a game like Inside that likely relies on a single main thread for game logic.

The CPU’s 78th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324, places it in the upper echelon of processors. Its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and Intel Core i9-11900KF, are within 0.5% of its average score, confirming that the Ryzen 5 7600 is a high-performance part. In Inside, the CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput for the game’s physics and puzzle mechanics.

The fact that the combo reaches 240 FPS at 1080p Low indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU faster than the GPU can render, as the GPU’s maximum output at that resolution is 240 FPS. At 4K, the CPU’s utilization likely drops significantly, as the GPU takes longer to render each frame, and the CPU spends more time idle waiting for the GPU to complete its work. The CPU’s boost clock of 5.10 GHz ensures that any single-threaded tasks in the game are processed quickly, but the data shows that the CPU is never the bottleneck.

The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for Inside, which is not a multi-threaded title. The 3DMark scores show a linear scaling from 2 threads (1938) to 8 threads (5508), but the game likely uses fewer threads, meaning the CPU’s high single-thread performance is the key attribute. The Ryzen 5 7600’s position in the 78th percentile suggests that it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database, and in this game, it does not hold the combo back from achieving the GPU’s maximum potential.