Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B580 pairing delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer that proves surprisingly demanding at higher settings. The measured data shows a combination that scales predictably with resolution, with the GPU becoming the clear limiting factor at 4K while the CPU maintains high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is the clearest indicator of where this system's bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 271 FPS, which is an exceptional result for a game from this era. Moving to 1440p Low drops that figure to 195 FPS, a 28% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 123 FPS, representing a 55% drop from the 1080p baseline. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, confirming that the Intel Arc B580's rendering workload grows substantially as pixel count increases.

The scaling curve becomes steeper with higher quality presets. At High settings, the system delivers 136 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop), and 61 FPS at 4K (a 55% drop from 1080p). The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 217 FPS at 1080p, 156 FPS at 1440p (28% lower), and 98 FPS at 4K (55% lower). This consistent percentage reduction across all presets indicates the GPU is the primary constraint as resolution increases, while the Ryzen 7 5700G's eight Zen 3 cores provide ample headroom for the game's physics and logic.

The Ultra preset tells the most revealing story. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 129 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 93 FPS (28% lower), and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 58 FPS (55% lower than 1080p). The fact that the drop percentages remain nearly identical regardless of settings suggests the Arc B580's memory bandwidth and shading capacity are being taxed in a linear fashion by the increase in rendered pixels. The GPU's 456 GB/s memory bandwidth and 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K pushes the architecture to its limits, particularly with the game's lighting and shadow effects active.

The 4K Medium reading of 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 113 FPS shows that even at 4K, the system maintains playable framerates. However, the 4K Ultra result of 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many displays target, indicates that 4K gaming requires careful settings selection. The data suggests the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p, where even Ultra settings produce 93 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS baseline.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the dominant component in determining Inside's frame rates, as evidenced by the consistent 55% performance drop from 1080p to 4K across every settings preset. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra where the demand for texture streaming and buffer storage increases significantly.

The Arc B580's clock behavior is notable: base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, with no game clock listed. This flat clock curve means the GPU sustains a consistent frequency under load, which explains the predictable scaling observed in the measured data. The 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s, which at 4K Ultra translates to 58 FPS—just under the 60 FPS threshold. In contrast, at 1440p Ultra, the same pixel rate produces 93 FPS, showing that the ROP throughput is sufficient for roughly 2.5x the pixels of 1080p but not quite 4K.

The GPU's 20 ray tracing cores are present but likely underutilized in Inside, which is a 2D side-scroller with limited RT effects. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures full feature capability, but the game's 2016 release date predates widespread RT adoption. The Arc B580's performance in synthetic tests—3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 and PassMark G3D score of 15748—places it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, which aligns with its observed performance in Inside.

The nearest rival comparisons show the Arc B580 is closely matched with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (0.6% higher score for the Intel) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (0.2% lower). This positioning means the Arc B580 delivers roughly RTX 2080-level performance in this title, which explains why 4K Ultra sits just below 60 FPS—the RTX 2080 was never considered a true 4K card for demanding titles. The GPU's 190W TDP and 1x 8-pin power connector are modest for the performance class, but the data shows no thermal throttling issues based on the consistent scaling patterns.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: At 4K Ultra, the system produces an average of 58 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS threshold, so while playable, it may not be ideal for displays with 60Hz refresh rates. Dropping to High settings at 4K raises the average to 61 FPS, which is just above the threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot. At 1440p Ultra, the combo delivers 93 FPS, and at 1440p High it reaches 98 FPS. This provides smooth gameplay across all settings without the steep performance penalty seen at 4K.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G perform in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU scores 12830.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1494 in single-core. Its PassMark multithread score is 24419, with a 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097 in average benchmark score, a 0.2% difference.

Q: Is the Arc B580's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory is more than adequate for Inside. The highest memory demand comes at 4K Ultra, where the game still averages 58 FPS without indications of VRAM limitations, as the frame rate drop from 1080p is consistent with pixel count scaling rather than memory capacity issues.

Q: What are the minimum FPS readings for the Medium preset?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 185 FPS with a maximum of 250. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 133 FPS and maximum is 180. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 83 FPS and maximum is 113 FPS. These minimums are all well above 60 FPS, indicating smooth frame pacing.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This specific pairing ranks 2764th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the lower-mid range of all possible CPU-GPU combinations tested in this database.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 2764 out of 3716 total combos places this pairing in the 26th percentile of all tested configurations for Inside. This ranking is lower than the individual component percentiles would suggest—the CPU ranks in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. The discrepancy indicates that while each component is above average, the specific combination does not synergize as strongly as other pairings for this particular title.

The ranking reflects the fact that Inside is a relatively lightweight game that can be run on much older hardware. Many combos with lower-tier CPUs and GPUs still achieve high frame rates at 1080p, which compresses the performance spread. The Ryzen 7 5700G's integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while not used in this configuration, indicates the CPU is designed for budget systems where a discrete GPU like the Arc B580 is an upgrade. The CPU's nearest rivals—Intel Core i9-9900K, AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, Intel Core i5-14400T, and Intel Core i7-1370P—all have similar average benchmark scores, with deltas ranging from -0.4% to 0.6%. This tight clustering suggests the CPU is not a differentiator in this game.

The GPU's nearest rivals—AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, and NVIDIA P106-100—show a similar clustering with deltas between -1% and 0.6%. The Arc B580's performance is effectively equivalent to the RTX 2080, which was a high-end card from 2018. This means the combo's low ranking is more a function of the game's low system requirements rather than any deficiency in the hardware. For a 2016 puzzle platformer, this pairing is overkill at 1080p but appropriately matched for 1440p and entry-level 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 271 FPS average. This is the highest measured result across all resolutions and settings. The Medium preset at 1080p produces 217 FPS average, with a minimum of 185 FPS and maximum of 250 FPS. High settings at 1080p yield 136 FPS average, while Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 129 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 52% reduction in average FPS at 1080p, indicating the quality presets have a substantial impact on GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 195 FPS average. Medium settings at 1440p produce 156 FPS average, with a minimum of 133 FPS and maximum of 180 FPS. High settings at 1440p reach 98 FPS average, and Ultra settings at 1440p deliver 93 FPS average. The 1440p results show a 52% reduction from Low to Ultra, matching the 1080p pattern. The minimum FPS readings for Medium at 1440p (133 FPS) are still higher than the average FPS for Ultra at the same resolution, demonstrating the significant performance gap between presets.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 123 FPS average. Medium settings at 4K yield 98 FPS average, with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 113 FPS. High settings at 4K deliver 61 FPS average, and Ultra settings at 4K drop to 58 FPS average. The 4K results show a 53% reduction from Low to Ultra, consistent with lower resolutions. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (83 FPS) is the only 4K reading that remains above 60 FPS across all presets, confirming that 4K gaming requires the Medium preset or lower for consistent smoothness.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 129 FPS average is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates well above 120 FPS. The gap between High (136 FPS) and Ultra (129 FPS) is only 5%, meaning Ultra is essentially free in performance terms at 1080p.

For 1440p displays, the Ultra preset at 93 FPS average is recommended for 60Hz monitors, providing a 55% headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. For 1440p displays with 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rates, the High preset at 98 FPS is marginally better than Ultra (93 FPS), but both fall short of 120 FPS. Alternatively, the Medium preset at 156 FPS average fully saturates 144Hz displays, making it the best choice for high-refresh gaming. The Medium preset also offers the advantage of documented minimum FPS (133 FPS), guaranteeing no frame drops below 120 FPS.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 98 FPS average is the clear recommendation, as it is the only 4K preset that provides substantial headroom above 60 FPS. The High preset at 61 FPS average is suitable for 60Hz displays but leaves no margin for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS average should be avoided on 60Hz displays, as it will result in occasional dropped frames. The Low preset at 123 FPS average is only recommended for 120Hz 4K displays, where the visual compromise is justified by the high frame rate.

The data shows a consistent 52-53% performance penalty from Low to Ultra settings across all resolutions. This indicates the quality presets primarily affect GPU-intensive effects like lighting, shadows, and post-processing, rather than CPU-bound game logic. The Ryzen 7 5700G with 8 cores and 16 threads maintains high frame rates even at 1080p Low (271 FPS), confirming the CPU is not a bottleneck in this title. The Arc B580's architecture, with its 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs, scales predictably with settings, making the Medium preset the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions.