Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a distinctly CPU-bound experience in Inside, particularly at lower resolutions, while the GPU takes over as the primary constraint at 4K. Benchmark results show a platform that is more than capable of high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, with performance scaling that reveals the strengths and limits of both components.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the rate of change is not uniform across all settings. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 240 FPS at 1080p to 172 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 68 FPS, and then to 108 FPS at 4K, another 64 FPS drop. This steep decline indicates that at 1080p Low, the system is heavily CPU-limited; the Ryzen 7 3700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads are being pushed to their maximum, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs.

Moving to Medium settings, the scaling is more moderate but still significant. The average FPS goes from 192 at 1080p to 138 at 1440p, and finally to 87 at 4K. The minimum FPS at this preset also scales down, from 163 at 1080p to 117 at 1440p and 74 at 4K, suggesting that the frame pacing remains consistent even as the resolution increases. This indicates a more balanced workload, where both the CPU and GPU are contributing to the performance ceiling.

High settings show a similar trend to Medium, with averages of 120 FPS at 1080p, 86 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 34 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 32 FPS, showing a nearly linear decline. At Ultra settings, the performance hits its lowest points: 114 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 32 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 30 FPS, again a consistent pattern.

The data suggests that at 4K, the Intel Arc B570 becomes the limiting factor across all settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 56 FPS (108 vs 52), which is substantial, but the absolute numbers indicate the GPU’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus are handling the load. The fact that 4K High (54 FPS) and 4K Ultra (52 FPS) are nearly identical implies that Ultra settings are not adding much graphical overhead that the GPU cannot handle, or that the game’s engine is already saturated.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 240 FPS, which is the maximum recorded in the measured data.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 ranges from 108 on Low settings to 52 on Ultra settings, with Medium and High falling in between at 87 and 54 FPS respectively.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B570?

A: At 1080p Low, the data shows a 240 FPS average, which is likely near the CPU’s limit for this game, indicating a potential bottleneck. However, at 4K, the FPS drops significantly, showing the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like?

A: At Medium settings, the minimum FPS values are 163 at 1080p, 117 at 1440p, and 74 at 4K, showing a consistent drop that mirrors the average FPS, suggesting stable frame pacing without major stutters.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2301 out of 2887 total tested combinations in this game, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

Q: Does the CPU’s boost clock affect the results?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and the benchmark results suggest that at lower resolutions, the CPU’s frequency is a key factor in achieving the high frame rates seen at 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a desktop processor from the 3000 series, built on the Zen 2 architecture with a 7 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The 32 MB of L3 cache is substantial for a game like Inside, which is a puzzle platformer that may not require extensive cache but benefits from the CPU’s multi-threading capabilities. The processor’s 65 W TDP is relatively modest, and its performance in synthetic benchmarks is notable: it scores 2092 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 204 in single-core, while Geekbench scores are 8899 multi-core and 1593 single-core.

In this game, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p. The jump from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p only reduces the average FPS from 240 to 114, a 126 FPS difference, but this is more about the GPU workload than the CPU. The fact that the processor can push 240 FPS at Low settings suggests that the game’s engine is well-optimized for multi-threaded CPUs, and the 8-core/16-thread configuration prevents any single-thread bottlenecks. The PassMark multi-thread score of 22458 and single-thread score of 2656 further support the idea that this CPU has enough raw power to feed the GPU at high frame rates.

However, the CPU’s influence wanes as resolution increases. At 4K, the average FPS at Low settings is 108, which is less than half of the 1080p Low score. This indicates that the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the dominant factor, and the CPU is no longer the primary constraint. The Intel Arc B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is being fully utilized at this resolution, and the CPU is simply keeping pace with the GPU’s output. The benchmark results show the CPU is not a limiting factor at higher resolutions, but it is essential for achieving the high refresh rates possible at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2301 out of 2887 tested combinations in Inside. This places it in the 20th percentile of all combos, meaning about 80% of tested systems perform better. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component scores. The CPU’s percentile vs all CPUs is 84, indicating it is better than 84% of processors in the database, and its average benchmark score of 34260 is closely matched by its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, +0.1%), AMD EPYC 4244P (34220, +0.1%), and Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333, -0.2%). The GPU’s percentile vs all GPUs is 65, and its average score of 20556 is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, +0.1%) and Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1%).

The discrepancy between the component percentiles and the combo rank suggests that Inside may not be particularly demanding on either component, or that the game’s engine does not scale well with the specific combination. The low rank could be influenced by the fact that many other combos have faster GPUs or CPUs that are better suited to the game’s workload. However, the measured FPS data shows the combo is far from a poor performer, achieving playable frame rates at all resolutions and settings. The rank of 2301 is a relative measure, but the absolute performance is solid, with the combo delivering over 50 FPS at 4K Ultra and over 100 FPS at 1080p High.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 240 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the dataset. Medium settings drop to an average of 192 FPS, with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. High settings average 120 FPS, and Ultra settings average 114 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 6 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds minimal graphical effects that impact performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop but remain high. Low settings average 172 FPS, a 28% decrease from the 1080p Low score. Medium settings average 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 FPS and maximum of 159 FPS. High settings average 86 FPS, and Ultra settings average 82 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution remains small at 4 FPS, consistent with the 1080p results.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is thoroughly tested. Low settings average 108 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS. High settings drop to an average of 54 FPS, and Ultra settings average 52 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 2 FPS, indicating that the GPU is hitting a performance ceiling regardless of the preset. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 74, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but High and Ultra presets dip below this, making them less ideal for a 4K experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends on the user’s display and preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. For 1080p and 1440p displays, the High preset is the recommended balance. At 1080p, High delivers 120 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard and provides a smooth experience. At 1440p, High averages 86 FPS, which is still very playable and offers better visual quality than Medium. The Ultra preset provides only marginal gains over High in terms of visual quality, as evidenced by the small FPS difference (114 vs 120 at 1080p, 82 vs 86 at 1440p), making High the more efficient choice.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset is the best option. It delivers an average of 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS, ensuring no major frame drops below 60 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K both average around 52-54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in less smooth gameplay. Low at 4K offers 108 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely too significant for a puzzle platformer where atmospheric details matter. Therefore, Medium is the sweet spot for 4K, offering a high frame rate without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

For users with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, the Low preset at 240 FPS is the only way to fully utilize a 240 Hz display, but Medium at 192 FPS is also a strong contender if the monitor supports it. The data shows that the combo is capable of extreme frame rates at lower resolutions, but the recommendation is to prioritize High for a balanced experience unless the display demands maximum FPS.