Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a highly variable experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the integrated graphics solution, with frame rates ranging from a smooth 141 FPS at 1080p Low to a barely playable 30 FPS at 4K Ultra. This combination ranks in the bottom tier of tested configurations, indicating that while the CPU is capable, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and graphical demands increase.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is stark and reveals the limiting component clearly. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 141 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 101 FPS, a 28% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 64 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario; the frame rate diminishes almost proportionally with the increase in pixel count, indicating that the Intel Arc B370's compute and fillrate capabilities are saturated.

The trend becomes even more pronounced at higher quality presets. For High settings, the averages are 70 FPS at 1080p, 51 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is a 27% decrease, and the subsequent drop from 1440p to 4K is another 37% decrease. This consistent degradation across the resolution spectrum confirms that the integrated GPU, with its 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs, is the performance ceiling. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the limiting factor here; it has ample headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (141 FPS) and Ultra (67 FPS) is a 74 FPS gap. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 53 FPS (101 vs. 48). At 4K, the gap is 34 FPS (64 vs. 30). This convergence at higher resolutions further proves the GPU limit; when the pixel workload is enormous, even dropping to Low settings cannot fully compensate for the hardware's lack of raw throughput. The 4K Medium preset, at 51 FPS, shows that some settings can be tuned for a playable experience, but the hardware is fundamentally out of its depth at this resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a desktop processor built on the Zen 2 architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34260. This puts it in a competitive position against recent mobile and desktop parts, with a negligible 0.1% margin over the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and the AMD EPYC 4244P, and only 0.5% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, physics, and draw calls. The game is a puzzle platformer, which is not typically demanding on core counts. The data suggests the 3700X is more than sufficient for this task. The frame rates at 1080p Low (141 FPS) and 1440p Low (101 FPS) are high enough that the CPU is clearly not bottlenecking the system. The PassMark multithread score of 22458 and single-thread score of 2656 indicate strong performance that can easily handle the game's processing requirements.

However, the CPU's potential is never fully realized in this pairing. The Intel Arc B370, an integrated GPU with a 25 W TDP, is the primary constraint. The GPU's performance percentile is a mere 5, placing it in the bottom tier of all graphics cards. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is roughly on par with legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which has a delta of -0.5%. The CPU's high performance is therefore wasted in this configuration, as the GPU cannot translate that processing power into higher frame rates at demanding settings. The bottleneck is unequivocally the graphics solution.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system delivers consistently high frame rates. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset achieves an average of 67 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 141 FPS. Higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K see significant frame rate drops, making them less suitable for a smooth experience.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B370 in this game?

A: No. Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the limiting factor. The 3700X has a high average benchmark score of 34260 and sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The frame rate scaling across resolutions points directly to the GPU as the bottleneck, as performance drops rapidly with increased pixel counts, a classic sign of GPU saturation.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of raw performance?

A: The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is nearly identical to its closest rivals. It is 0.2% slower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and 0.5% slower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770. It is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000. This indicates that its raw graphics performance is on par with a decade-old discrete graphics card.

*Q: Can this system handle Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: It can run the game, but not at a comfortable level. At 4K Low, the average frame rate is 64 FPS, which is playable. However, at 4K Medium, the average drops to 51 FPS, and at 4K High and Ultra, it falls to 32 FPS and 30 FPS respectively. These lower frame rates are likely to be noticeable and may detract from the experience.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1440p, the Low preset achieves an average of 101 FPS, while the Ultra preset only manages 48 FPS. This represents a 53 FPS drop, demonstrating that the Ultra preset demands more than twice the graphical processing power of the Low preset at this resolution.

Q: Based on the data, is this a balanced system for gaming?

A: The data suggests it is not balanced. The CPU is a high-performance desktop part, ranking in the 84th percentile, while the GPU is an integrated solution ranking in the 5th percentile. This massive disparity means the system's gaming performance is entirely dictated by the GPU, leaving significant CPU performance on the table.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2654 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, which is a low position for a system with a modern desktop CPU. The ranking is dragged down entirely by the GPU's performance. The Arc B370's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs means that almost any other tested graphics card would provide a better experience.

The high rank of the CPU (84th percentile) does little to offset the GPU's weakness. This is a clear case of a severe bottleneck, where the system's frame rates are determined almost solely by the graphics processor. While the CPU is capable of high performance in other tasks, as evidenced by its PassMark scores, its contribution to gaming performance in this pairing is negligible. The comparison to rivals is stark: the GPU is on par with the ATI Radeon HD 5770, a card from 2009, while the CPU rivals modern parts like the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H. This pairing is a testament to how much the graphics solution can limit an otherwise powerful system.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data strongly points to playing at 1920x1080. At this resolution, the High preset provides an average of 70 FPS, which is a good balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset is also viable at 113 FPS, offering a smoother experience with a modest reduction in visual fidelity. The Low preset, at 141 FPS, is the only way to get a near-maximum refresh rate experience, but the visual compromise is significant.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more challenging. The Low preset at 101 FPS is the only option that provides a consistently smooth frame rate. The Medium preset at 81 FPS is acceptable, but the High and Ultra presets, at 51 and 48 FPS respectively, dip into a range where motion may not feel fluid. For 4K, the Low preset at 64 FPS is the only playable option. The Medium preset at 51 FPS is borderline, while High and Ultra are too slow for a comfortable experience. Therefore, the recommendation is to prioritize resolution over settings: play at 1080p with High or Medium settings for the best overall experience, or drop to 1440p with Low settings if a higher pixel count is desired.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measurements for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 141 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 113 | 96 | 130 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 70 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 67 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 101 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 81 | 69 | 93 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 51 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 48 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 64 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 51 | 43 | 59 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 32 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 30 | - | - |

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate fluctuates between 96 and 130 FPS, indicating a generally stable experience. At 1440p Medium, the range is 69 to 93 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 43 to 59 FPS, showing that as the GPU becomes more stressed, the frame delivery becomes less consistent relative to the average. The absence of min/max data for other presets suggests they were likely stable enough for the average to be representative. The performance cliff between 1440p and 4K is clear, with average frame rates halving at the higher resolution for most presets.