Inside

Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU, and the benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + Intel Arc B570 combination confirms this. The measured frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, with the CPU providing ample headroom to avoid bottlenecking the graphics card. The data shows that this combo is positioned in the lower-mid tier of all tested configurations, ranking 2301 out of 2887 total combos for this specific title, which indicates that while the experience is playable, other hardware pairings have delivered higher average frame rates.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a desktop processor from AMD's 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture using the Cezanne codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The processor operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform and has a 65W TDP, which classifies it as a mainstream, power-efficient part rather than a high-end enthusiast chip. Its 16 MB of L3 cache is a key characteristic of the Zen 3 design, and the CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game logic, which is not particularly intensive for a 2016 puzzle platformer. The Ryzen 7 5700's multi-threaded performance is robust, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,655 and single-core score of 2,916. Its single-thread performance is the more relevant metric for this game, and the Geekbench single-core score of 1,907 suggests that the processor can handle the game's single-threaded tasks without issue. The 3DMark single-thread score of 901 further reinforces that the CPU's per-core throughput is more than sufficient for a title of this era.

Benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combination. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 240 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of pushing the GPU to its limits. The gap between the CPU's theoretical capabilities and the game's requirements is large; the processor's PassMark multi-thread score of 24,303 and its 78th percentile ranking against all CPUs demonstrate that it is a capable performer, but Inside simply does not need that much processing power. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,628 is far above what a game like this would utilize, meaning the performance envelope is dictated almost entirely by the graphics card.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2301 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the 20th percentile of all configurations. This rank is notably low, but it is important to interpret this statistic carefully. The ranking reflects the absolute frame rates achieved, and since Inside is a lightweight game, many combos with more powerful GPUs will easily outpace this pairing. The data shows that this combo is not among the top performers, but the measured FPS values indicate that it still delivers a smooth experience at most settings.

When compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 25,517 is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,530, a -0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25,550, a -0.1% difference). It is also within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25,446) and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25,485). This indicates that the CPU's processing power is on par with several other mid-range parts, and any performance differences in Inside would be negligible. The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern: the Intel Arc B570's average score of 20,556 is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20,582). This suggests that the GPU is also positioned in a competitive mid-range tier.

The combination's rank of 2301 is thus a reflection of the hardware's overall tier rather than a specific deficiency. The benchmark data shows that this combo is capable of producing playable frame rates, but it is not a top-tier setup for this game. The rank is a useful benchmark for comparing against other systems, but the actual FPS numbers are more informative for assessing real-world performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 240 FPS, while High, Medium, and Ultra deliver 120, 192, and 114 FPS respectively. The Medium preset offers a strong balance with 192 FPS and a minimum of 163 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No, the data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5700's single-core performance, with a Geekbench score of 1,907 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 901, is more than sufficient for Inside. The frame rates scale primarily with GPU load, as seen in the drop from 240 FPS at 1080p Low to 108 FPS at 4K Low.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the combo achieves an average of 108 FPS on Low, 87 FPS on Medium, 54 FPS on High, and 52 FPS on Ultra settings. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates, showing a range of 74 to 100 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570's VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. The game's requirements are modest, and the memory does not appear to be a limiting factor, as frame rates are consistent across the tested settings without any signs of texture thrashing.

Q: What is the difference in performance between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 86 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 82 FPS. This is a minimal difference of 4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset does not provide a significant visual improvement over High for this game.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2301 out of 2887 total combos for Inside, which places it in the lower half of the field. This ranking is based on the absolute frame rates achieved, and it indicates that while the combo is functional, many other hardware pairings deliver higher average FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the combo performs across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 240 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows with 192 FPS, and the minimum and maximum are 163 and 221 FPS respectively. The High preset achieves 120 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops slightly to 114 FPS. This scaling is typical for a GPU-bound title, where the frame rate decreases as the pixel workload increases.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset still provides a high average of 172 FPS, which is a 28% reduction from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 138 FPS with a minimum of 117 and a maximum of 159. The High preset delivers 86 FPS, and the Ultra preset is close behind at 82 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is only 4 FPS, indicating that the Ultra settings do not place a substantially heavier load on the GPU than High.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 108 FPS, which is still playable, while the Medium preset averages 87 FPS with a range of 74 to 100 FPS. The High preset falls to 54 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the lowest measured at 52 FPS. This represents a steep decline from the 1080p results, with the 4K Ultra setting achieving less than a quarter of the 1080p Low frame rate. The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, as 4K performance is only acceptable on lower settings.

The lack of minimum and maximum FPS values for most settings means that the average is the primary metric for comparison. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data at all three resolutions, which shows a consistent frame time behavior. The 1080p Medium range of 163 to 221 FPS indicates a stable experience, while the 1440p Medium range of 117 to 159 FPS is also smooth. The 4K Medium range of 74 to 100 FPS suggests that there are occasional dips, but the average remains playable.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is a discrete graphics card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, using the BMG-G21 chip built on a 5nm process. It has 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz for 19 Gbps effective, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 160-bit bus. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory is the card's most notable specification, providing ample capacity for modern games.

In Inside, the GPU is the primary determinant of performance, as the game's visual effects and rendering load scale directly with resolution. The card's FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are sufficient to handle the game's 2D and 3D elements, but the pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows that the GPU's performance is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but it struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, which is consistent with its mid-range positioning.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 20,556 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534) and the Intel Arc A750 (20,582). The deltas are minimal, indicating that the B570 is competitive with these parts. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,649 and PassMark G3D score of 14,195 provide additional context, showing that it is a capable mid-range card. The 10 GB VRAM is more than enough for Inside, which does not require high memory capacities, and the measured frame rates do not show any signs of memory-related stuttering, even at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best overall experience for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers an average of 192 FPS, which is significantly higher than High (120 FPS) and Ultra (114 FPS), while still providing better visual quality than Low (240 FPS). The Medium preset also has the most complete data with a minimum of 163 FPS, ensuring that the frame rate does not dip below the refresh rate of standard 144Hz monitors.

At 1440p, Medium is again the recommended setting, with an average of 138 FPS and a minimum of 117 FPS. This provides a smooth and responsive experience, while the High preset at 86 FPS is still playable but less fluid. The Ultra preset at 82 FPS is not worth the marginal visual improvement over High, as the 4 FPS difference is negligible. The Low preset at 172 FPS is ideal for competitive play, but the visual downgrade is significant for a game that relies on atmosphere.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a consistent experience, averaging 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS. The High and Ultra presets, at 54 and 52 FPS respectively, fall below the 60 FPS threshold that is generally considered smooth. The Low preset at 108 FPS is playable, but the Medium preset provides a better balance of visual fidelity and performance. For the best experience, users should prioritize the Medium preset at any resolution, as it offers the most stable frame rates while maintaining acceptable visual quality. The data clearly shows that the combo is not designed for 4K Ultra gaming, and users should adjust their expectations accordingly.