Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers a distinctive performance profile in Inside, a puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the rendering pipeline than its genre might suggest. The measured frame rates reveal a system where the integrated-class GPU is the dominant constraint, with the CPU's substantial multi-threaded capabilities providing a stable foundation that rarely becomes the bottleneck. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to explain how the combo scales, where it ranks among other tested configurations, and what users can expect at each setting level.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop is the key insight. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 141 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 101 FPS, a reduction of 40 FPS or roughly 28%. The step to 4K Low yields 64 FPS, which is another 37 FPS reduction, or a further 37% decline from the 1440p figure. This scaling is steep; it indicates that the Intel Arc B370's rendering throughput is being saturated well before the CPU's capabilities are reached.

The pattern holds across all setting tiers. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 70 at 1080p, to 51 at 1440p, and finally to 32 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is a 38 FPS loss, representing a 54% reduction in performance. Similarly, Medium settings show 113 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset follows the same trajectory: 67 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K.

These numbers strongly suggest that the limiting component is the GPU. The Arc B370, with its 1280 shading units and 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, is simply not able to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions. The pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are the specifications that govern this workload, and the data shows them being overwhelmed. The CPU, a Zen 3 part with 8 cores and 16 threads, is likely idling relative to the GPU's workload, as the frame rate scales almost linearly with the number of pixels being rendered, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target display resolution. For 1080p displays, the Medium preset offers the best balance. It achieves an average of 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. This frame rate is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the minimum frame rate suggests that even in demanding scenes, the experience will remain fluid. The High preset at 1080p drops to 70 FPS average, which is still playable but sacrifices the headroom provided by Medium. The Ultra preset offers no tangible benefit here; it only reduces the average to 67 FPS, which is barely different from High, indicating that the extra graphical features are not worth the performance cost on this hardware.

For 1440p users, the Low preset is the only option that guarantees a consistently smooth experience. It delivers 101 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 81 FPS average, with a minimum of 69 FPS, which is acceptable for most users, but the Low preset provides a more comfortable margin. The High and Ultra presets at this resolution fall to 51 FPS and 48 FPS respectively, which are below the ideal 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stutter in a game that requires precise timing for its puzzle mechanics.

At 4K, the recommendation is straightforward: use the Low preset. It is the only setting that produces an average above 60 FPS, hitting 64 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K produces 51 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The High and Ultra presets, at 32 FPS and 30 FPS respectively, are effectively unplayable for a responsive experience. The data shows that the GPU's memory bandwidth being "System Dependent" and the memory being "System Shared" further exacerbates the high-resolution penalty, as the integrated GPU must compete with the CPU for memory access.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive factor in this combo's performance. Its specifications, while modest, are what the FPS data reflects. The GPU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, which is a significant dynamic range. The fact that the 4K High and Ultra scores are essentially identical (32 FPS vs 30 FPS) suggests that the GPU is hitting a hard limit in terms of its shading and texture processing capabilities, regardless of the minor differences between those two presets. The Ultra preset's added effects do not change the outcome because the GPU is already saturated.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses the system's DDR4 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a critical limitation. The system memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s, which is shared between the CPU and GPU. At higher resolutions, the demand for memory bandwidth increases, and this shared pool becomes a bottleneck. This explains why the scaling from 1080p to 4K is so steep; the GPU is not only rendering more pixels but also struggling to fetch textures and data from the shared memory pool. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score for this GPU is 1184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This low percentile is corroborated by its nearest rivals, which include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, indicating that its raw performance is comparable to a decade-old discrete GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

In the specific benchmark for Inside, this combination of the Ryzen 7 5700G and the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2654 out of 2887 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested for this game. This low ranking is consistent with the GPU's overall percentile of 5, which shows that the GPU is the primary reason for the poor standing. The CPU, in contrast, has an average benchmark score of 27051, which places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. This is a stark contrast. The CPU is a high-performing part, but it is being held back by the GPU in this gaming scenario.

The combo's rank is not a reflection of the CPU's capabilities. The Ryzen 7 5700G's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K and the Intel Core i5-14400T, with score differences of -0.2% and -0.4% respectively. This shows that the CPU is on par with top-tier desktop processors from previous generations. However, the GPU's nearest rivals are all legacy parts like the AMD Radeon HD 7650M and the AMD FirePro M2000, which underscores the massive imbalance in this pairing. The data indicates that for a game like Inside, the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU is.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 70 FPS. This is a playable frame rate, but it is significantly lower than the 113 FPS achieved with Medium settings.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 64 FPS. At Medium settings, it drops to 51 FPS, and at High and Ultra, it falls to 32 FPS and 30 FPS respectively, which are not ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, has a score of 1186, which is a -0.2% delta. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M has a score of 1192, a -0.7% delta.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 27051. This indicates it is a strong performer relative to other processors.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The FPS drops significantly with resolution scaling, and the GPU's 5th percentile ranking is very low. The CPU is in the 79th percentile, suggesting it has ample headroom that is not being utilized.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is 69 FPS, with an average of 81 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

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

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

| :--------- | :------- | ------: | ------: | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | High | 32 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 64 | N/A | N/A |

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

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 30 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | High | 51 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 101 | N/A | N/A |

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

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 48 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | High | 70 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 141 | N/A | N/A |

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

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 67 | N/A | N/A |

The data reveals a linear progression of performance loss as resolution increases. The 1080p Medium preset is the sweet spot for this configuration, offering a high average FPS with a solid minimum frame rate. The 4K Ultra preset is the worst-case scenario, bottoming out at 30 FPS. All other combinations fall between these two extremes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It has a 65 W TDP and is built on a 7 nm process. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 12830.5 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1494 in single-core. Its Passmark multithread score is 24419, and its Geekbench multicore score is 9950. These are robust numbers that place it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

Despite this strong CPU performance, the measured FPS in Inside does not reflect it. The frame rates are almost entirely dictated by the GPU. The CPU's role is to ensure that the minimum FPS values are not caused by CPU hitches. The data shows that the minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 1080p is 96 FPS, which is a high floor that suggests the CPU is delivering frames to the GPU without stuttering. The CPU's high multi-threaded performance (a 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629) ensures that any background tasks or game logic calculations are handled with ease, but the rendering workload is entirely the GPU's domain.

The CPU's cache hierarchy, with a 16 MB L3 cache, is also sufficient for this type of game. The data suggests that the CPU is never the limiting factor, as the performance scaling is directly proportional to the resolution and settings changes, which are GPU-side workloads. The Ryzen 7 5700G's single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3283, is also adequate for the game's logic. In this combo, the CPU is a high-performance component that is essentially waiting for the GPU to catch up, a situation that is clearly reflected in the combo's low rank of 2654 out of 2887.