Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B580 lands at rank 1300 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places the combination in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while the pair is fully capable of running the game, it does not lead the pack in this specific title. The ranking reflects a system that prioritizes consistency over peak performance, a pattern visible throughout the measured frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s position at 1300 of 1671 tested configurations places it in the 22nd percentile of all pairings tested for this game. This is not a top-tier showing, but it is far from a weak one. The CPU itself holds an 82nd percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 66th percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between the CPU’s strength and the GPU’s mid-pack standing explains the combo’s overall position: the processor has headroom, but the graphics card determines the final frame delivery in Inside.

Benchmark data for the CPU shows a multi-threaded score of 22366 in Cinebench R23 and a single-thread score of 3157, demonstrating solid all-around compute. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 15748 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3068 indicate it handles modern DirectX 12 workloads adequately. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the CPU edges out the Intel Core i7-1360P by 0.2% in average benchmark score, trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 by 0.6%, and sits 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, suggesting the processor is not a bottleneck. The GPU, meanwhile, is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M, 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100, and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, placing it in a tightly contested mid-range tier.

What this ranking means for the game is straightforward: the combo delivers playable performance across all tested settings, but it does not achieve the high refresh rates that top-tier hardware might. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for its class, with the CPU’s 96 MB of shared L3 cache providing ample room for game logic while the GPU manages the rendering load.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is generous for a game like Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer at heart, but it ensures that texture-heavy scenes do not cause frame drops. The GPU’s base and boost clocks are both locked at 2670 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These clocks are modest, but the architecture compensates with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operations pipelines.

The GPU’s pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s are more than sufficient for the game’s side-scrolling visuals. In practice, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU scales predictably with settings changes. At 4K, the average frame rate drops from 121.1 FPS on Low to 55.7 FPS on Ultra, a 54% reduction. At 1080p, the same settings change yields a drop from 268.6 FPS to 131.2 FPS, a 51% reduction. This linear scaling indicates the GPU is the limiting factor when settings rise, not the CPU.

The VRAM allocation of 12 GB is never stressed by Inside, even at 4K Ultra, based on the frame rates observed. The GPU’s 20 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate are unused by this title, which relies on simpler rendering techniques. The 5 nm process node and 19,600 million transistors give the card efficiency headroom, but the game’s low graphical complexity means the card operates well within its envelope. The data suggests the B580 is overqualified for this game, yet the measured FPS shows it still responds to settings changes, indicating that driver overhead or CPU draw-call limits play a minor role.

FAQ

*Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Inside?*

A: No. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and single-core score of 3157 are strong, and the combo’s ranking of 1300 out of 1671 is largely due to the GPU’s mid-tier standing. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1360P, is only 0.2% ahead in average score, so the processor is not holding back frame delivery.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: At 1440p, the combo delivers 91.8 FPS on Ultra and 95.5 FPS on High, which are both smooth for a puzzle platformer. At 4K, Ultra drops to 55.7 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced sections. The data shows 1440p as the sweet spot for quality and speed.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The Intel Arc B580 trails the RTX 4060 by 0.7% in average benchmark score. In Inside, the measured FPS for the B580 at 1080p Ultra is 131.2 FPS, which indicates it trades blows with the RTX 4060, but the delta is too small to declare a definitive winner based on the available data.

Q: Is 12 GB of VRAM necessary for this game?

A: No. Inside is a 2D title with modest texture requirements, so the 12 GB GDDR6 memory is overkill. The GPU’s 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than enough, and the game never approaches the memory limit based on the stable frame rates across all settings.

Q: What is the CPU’s launch MSRP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a launch MSRP of $249. This processor, with 8 cores and 16 threads, provides the compute foundation for this combo, but its 105 W TDP is modest for a desktop chip.

Q: Why does the combo rank so low if the CPU is strong?

A: The ranking is based on the entire combo’s performance in Inside, not just the CPU. The GPU’s 66th percentile standing among all graphics cards, combined with the game’s low CPU demands, means the B580 determines the outcome. The CPU’s 82nd percentile rank cannot compensate for the GPU’s mid-pack position.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 131.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for most displays. However, the High preset at 133.8 FPS is nearly identical, making Ultra the better choice for visual fidelity without a meaningful performance cost. The Medium preset at 216.5 FPS is excessive for this game, offering no practical benefit unless the user has a 240 Hz monitor. Low at 268.6 FPS is only useful for competitive play, which Inside does not require.

At 1440p, Ultra achieves 91.8 FPS, which is smooth, but High at 95.5 FPS is a marginal improvement. The Medium preset at 152.4 FPS is the best balance for high refresh rate displays, while Low at 194.5 FPS is overkill. For 4K, High at 64.2 FPS is the recommended preset because it stays above 60 FPS, whereas Ultra at 55.7 FPS dips below that threshold. Medium at 94.5 FPS is the best choice for 4K if the user wants a larger buffer, but High offers the best visual quality per frame.

The data indicates that High settings are the sweet spot across all resolutions, providing a 64.2 FPS average at 4K, 95.5 FPS at 1440p, and 133.8 FPS at 1080p. These numbers show a consistent experience without the steep performance hit of Ultra. For users prioritizing frame rate, Medium at 1440p (152.4 FPS) or 1080p (216.5 FPS) is superior, but the visual difference between Medium and High in a game like Inside is minimal.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 268.6 FPS, Medium reaches 216.5 FPS, High hits 133.8 FPS, and Ultra delivers 131.2 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 2.6 FPS, suggesting that Ultra settings do not add significant rendering load. The progression from Low to Ultra is not linear: Low to Medium drops 52.1 FPS, Medium to High drops 82.7 FPS, but High to Ultra only drops 2.6 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset in Inside is not much more demanding than High, making it the recommended choice at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low averages 194.5 FPS, Medium 152.4 FPS, High 95.5 FPS, and Ultra 91.8 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 56.9 FPS, the largest single-step decline at this resolution. High to Ultra again shows a small gap of 3.7 FPS. The data suggests that the GPU’s fill rate becomes a factor at 1440p, but the 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth keep the frame rates high. The 91.8 FPS on Ultra is still well above playable, but the 95.5 FPS on High offers a slightly better experience if the user wants to reduce GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the combo’s limits are visible. Low averages 121.1 FPS, Medium 94.5 FPS, High 64.2 FPS, and Ultra 55.7 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 26.6 FPS, Medium to High is 30.3 FPS, and High to Ultra is 8.5 FPS. The High preset is the only one above 60 FPS, while Ultra falls below that threshold. This resolution taxes the GPU’s 13.67 TFLOPS compute and 213.6 GPixel/s pixel rate, but the game remains playable on High. The 55.7 FPS on Ultra is borderline, and the data recommends High for a stable 64.2 FPS average. Across all resolutions, the combo’s performance scales with settings, but the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads ensure that frame pacing remains consistent, with no single-thread bottleneck evident from the measured numbers.