Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a highly capable 1080p experience in Inside, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. This pairing of an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor with a 10 GB Battlemage GPU produces a balanced system where frame rates remain playable even at demanding 4K Ultra settings. The data shows a clear hierarchy where the CPU's substantial L3 cache and the GPU's memory bandwidth interplay to define the overall performance envelope.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a 5000-series desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, and manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 physical cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The processor operates with a 105 W TDP and is installed in an AMD Socket AM4 motherboard. Its cache hierarchy is notable: 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a large 96 MB shared L3 cache. This substantial L3 allocation is a defining characteristic of the X3D series, designed to improve data locality and reduce memory latency in workloads that benefit from large working sets.

In the context of Inside, a puzzle platformer that is not heavily multi-threaded, the CPU's single-thread performance is more relevant than its full 16-thread throughput. The 3DMark single-thread score is 804, while the Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3157. These figures indicate solid per-core capability, which is sufficient for the game's logic and physics. The multi-thread performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a Passmark multithread score of 26318. However, the game's measured frame rates suggest the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at any tested resolution.

The 5700X3D's percentile vs all CPUs is 77, placing it above the majority of processors in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score of 24709 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which scores 24728 (a delta of -0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, which scores 24822 (a delta of -0.5%). It also leads the Intel Core i5-12450HX (24576, +0.5%) and Intel Core i5-11600 (24563, +0.6%). These rival deltas are all within 0.6%, showing that the 5700X3D sits in a tight competitive cluster. For a game like Inside, which is not known for extreme CPU demands, this level of performance ensures that frame pacing is consistent, as evidenced by the high average FPS even at 1080p.

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

The Intel Arc B570 is a discrete GPU based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage generation (Arc 5). It uses the BMG-G21 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, containing 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU has a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz, achieving 19 Gbps effective. It is equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The shader configuration includes 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, with 18 ray tracing cores. Its compute capabilities include 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio), with a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s.

For Inside, the GPU's memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity are sufficient for the game's art style, which uses a high-contrast, monochromatic palette with detailed lighting and shadow effects. The 10 GB VRAM is ample for the game at all tested settings and resolutions. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 65, indicating it performs better than most. Its average benchmark score of 20556 is closely matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, +0.1%) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1%). It also compares to the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, +0.4%) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5%). These rival deltas are all within 0.5%, showing the B570 is positioned in a competitive mid-range segment.

The GPU's role becomes more critical as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU are both capable of high frame rates, but as pixel count rises to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors. The measured FPS data shows a clear trend where the GPU's performance scales with resolution, while the CPU remains a constant enabling factor.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combined system of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2301 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places the configuration in the 80th percentile among all tested combos, indicating it outperforms roughly 80% of the systems in the database for this specific game. The rank is a measure of the system's overall capability in Inside, reflecting both the CPU and GPU contributions.

Given the game's modest requirements, this rank might seem lower than expected, but it reflects the fact that many tested combos include higher-end GPUs that achieve even higher frame rates. The 5700X3D's CPU performance, while strong, is not in the top tier, and the Arc B570 is a mid-range GPU. The combination is strong for mainstream gaming, but it does not reach the extremes of performance seen in top-tier configurations. The rank of 2301 out of 2887 suggests that while the system is capable, there is a significant number of combos that deliver higher frame rates, particularly at 4K Ultra settings where the GPU is the primary constraint.

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

The measured FPS data provides a detailed picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across the board. On Low settings, the average FPS is 240. On Medium settings, the average drops to 192 FPS, with a minimum of 163 and a maximum of 221. High settings yield an average of 120 FPS, while Ultra settings produce an average of 114 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is capable of very smooth gameplay, with even the most demanding preset exceeding 100 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline. Low settings average 172 FPS. Medium settings average 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 and a maximum of 159. High settings average 86 FPS, and Ultra settings average 82 FPS. The 1440p results show that the system can still maintain high refresh rates on lower presets, but the drop from 1080p is noticeable, particularly on High and Ultra settings where the frame rate falls below 90 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is more constrained. Low settings average 108 FPS. Medium settings average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100. High settings average 54 FPS, and Ultra settings average 52 FPS. The 4K results show that the system is less suited for ultra-high-resolution gaming, with only Low and Medium settings providing frame rates that are consistently above 60 FPS. High and Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS, which may impact the smoothness of gameplay for some users.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling analysis reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance. Comparing the average FPS at each settings preset across resolutions shows a consistent decline as pixel count increases. For example, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 120 at 1080p to 86 at 1440p and 54 at 4K. This represents a 28.3% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a 55% decrease from 1080p to 4K. Similarly, at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 114 at 1080p to 82 at 1440p and 52 at 4K, a 28.1% decrease and a 54.4% decrease, respectively.

These percentage decreases are substantial and are characteristic of a system where the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's performance is relatively constant across resolutions, as its workload does not change significantly with pixel count. The GPU, however, must process more pixels at higher resolutions, leading to a direct impact on frame rates. The fact that the FPS drops by roughly half from 1080p to 4K indicates that the Arc B570's rendering throughput is the primary constraint. The CPU is not bottlenecking the system, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p, which are well above the CPU's minimum required for smooth gameplay.

The scaling also shows that the system is more efficient at lower presets. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 240 at 1080p to 172 at 1440p and 108 at 4K, representing a 28.3% and 55% decrease, respectively. This consistent scaling pattern suggests that the GPU's workload is scaling linearly with resolution, and there are no unexpected bottlenecks or thermal throttling issues. The limiting component is clearly the GPU, which is expected for a game like Inside that is more graphically intensive than CPU-intensive.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all presets provide playable frame rates, but the data suggests that High settings offer the best balance between visual quality and performance. The average FPS of 120 is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the jump from High to Ultra only yields a 5% increase in frame rate (from 114 to 120), which is not worth the potential visual difference. Low and Medium settings provide higher frame rates, but the visual quality may be compromised, making High the recommended preset for a 1080p experience.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts to Medium settings. The average FPS of 138 is excellent, and the minimum of 117 ensures that frame drops are rare. High settings at 1440p average 86 FPS, which is still smooth but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra settings average 82 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal for a high-refresh-rate monitor. Medium settings provide the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, as the 138 FPS average is significantly higher than the 86 FPS on High, while the visual difference may not be substantial for a game with a stylized art direction.

At 3840x2160, the only viable presets for consistent smoothness are Low and Medium. Low settings average 108 FPS, which is very playable, while Medium settings average 87 FPS with a minimum of 74. High settings average 54 FPS, and Ultra settings average 52 FPS, both of which fall below the 60 FPS threshold. For a 4K experience, Medium settings are recommended, as they provide a significantly better visual quality than Low while maintaining an average frame rate that is above 60 FPS. The minimum of 74 FPS on Medium is also reassuring, as it indicates that frame drops are unlikely to be severe.

FAQ

*Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D sufficient for Inside at 4K?*

A: Yes. The CPU's single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 804, is more than adequate for the game's logic. The measured FPS at 4K, even on Ultra settings (52 FPS), is not limited by the CPU but by the GPU.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 (a delta of +0.1%). It also matches the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 (a delta of -0.1%). These differences are negligible in real-world performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 240, achieved on Low settings. This is the maximum value recorded in the measured data for that resolution.

Q: What settings should be used for a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Medium settings are recommended. The average FPS is 87, with a minimum of 74. This ensures that the frame rate rarely drops below 60 FPS, providing a smooth experience.

Q: Does the system show any CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: No. At 1080p, the system achieves 240 FPS on Low settings, which is far beyond what the game requires. The scaling of FPS from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, indicating the CPU is not the limiting factor.

Q: What is the performance delta between the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the Ryzen 5 7600X3D?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709, while the Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24728. This represents a delta of -0.1%, meaning the 5700X3D is essentially equal in performance to the 7600X3D.