Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a solid performance profile in Inside, a puzzle platformer that is not particularly demanding on modern hardware. Based on the measured data, this combination achieves a combo rank of 1303 out of 1671 tested setups, placing it in the upper portion of the database. The ranking indicates that while this pairing is not at the very top tier for this specific title, it provides a robust and highly playable experience across most settings and resolutions. The data suggests that the Arc B580 is the primary driver of performance, with the Ryzen 7 7700’s substantial processing power ensuring that frame rates are not bottlenecked by the CPU in this context.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured combo rank of 1303 out of 1671 places this system in the 22nd percentile of all tested combinations in Inside. This might seem modest, but the context is crucial. The game is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer with relatively light graphical loads, meaning even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates. The data shows that the performance ceiling is often determined by the GPU, and the Arc B580, while a capable card, is not a flagship model. The Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is a high-end desktop processor that ranks in the 91st percentile against all CPUs. This creates a pairing where the CPU has ample headroom, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor for maximum frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU’s overhead is less pronounced.

Benchmark results for the CPU show an average score of 40468, with nearest rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431, 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i9-13905H (40712, -0.6% delta) indicating that the Ryzen 7 7700 sits at the very top of the mobile and mobile-hybrid processor charts. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 23021, with the AMD Radeon 760M (22999, 0.1% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (23181, -0.7% delta) as its closest competitors. This shows the Arc B580 is positioned in the mid-range segment, trading blows with the RTX 4060. In Inside, this translates to a system that can easily handle the game at high frame rates, but the overall rank reflects that other combos with more powerful GPUs will naturally push higher average FPS numbers.

FAQ

*Q: What is the expected performance of this combo in Inside at 1080p?*

A: At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS ranges from 130.2 at Ultra settings to 270.3 at Low settings. This indicates that the system is capable of delivering exceptionally smooth gameplay, well above the 60 FPS threshold, across all tested quality presets.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40468. This places it virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431, 0.1% faster) and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40262, 0.5% faster). Meanwhile, the Intel Core i9-13905H is marginally faster at 40712, a 0.6% lead, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T is 1.2% slower with a score of 39995.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: Yes, the data strongly suggests the Intel Arc B580 is the primary bottleneck. The CPU is a high-end 8-core processor with a 91st percentile ranking, while the GPU is in the 66th percentile. The performance scaling from resolution changes, where FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, confirms the GPU is the component under the most strain.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 60 FPS experience at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 61 FPS, and the Medium preset achieves 98.3 FPS. For a locked 60 FPS experience, the High preset is sufficient. The Ultra preset, at 57.6 FPS, falls just below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the combo's performance at 1440p compare to 1080p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS is significantly lower than at 1920x1080. For example, the High preset drops from 132.5 FPS at 1080p to 96.9 FPS at 1440p. The Low preset sees a similar reduction, from 270.3 FPS to 193.3 FPS, showing a clear performance penalty for the higher resolution.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rate monitors with this setup?

A: Absolutely. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset produces 130.2 FPS, which is sufficient for a 120Hz or 144Hz display. At 1440p, the High preset (96.9 FPS) and Medium preset (152.6 FPS) also provide frame rates compatible with high refresh rate monitors, making this an excellent pairing for competitive or fast-paced platforming.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable performance scaling across the three tested resolutions. The most significant drop occurs when moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, and again from 1440p to 4K. At the Low preset, the average frame rate falls from 270.3 FPS at 1080p to 193.3 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of approximately 28%. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the Low preset drops to 120.6 FPS, which is another 38% reduction from the 1440p figure. This pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is heavily taxed by the increasing pixel count, and its rendering capabilities are the primary constraint.

This scaling behavior is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, the Ryzen 7 7700, has ample headroom to process the game’s logic and draw calls at all resolutions. The FPS is instead dictated by the GPU’s ability to fill pixels. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 140.1 FPS (270.3 vs 130.2), while at 4K, the difference is 63 FPS (120.6 vs 57.6). This demonstrates that at higher resolutions, the GPU’s raw compute and memory bandwidth become the dominant factors, making the CPU’s performance almost irrelevant to the final frame rate. The data suggests that for users seeking maximum frame rates, lowering the resolution is far more effective than adjusting the in-game graphics settings.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience, the High preset appears to be the optimal choice across all resolutions. At 1080p, it provides an average of 132.5 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high refresh rate display. At 1440p, the High preset yields 96.9 FPS, maintaining smooth gameplay and staying well above the 60 FPS standard. Even at 4K, the High preset reaches 61 FPS, which is exactly at the target for a 60Hz display. This preset offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium while incurring a moderate performance penalty, making it the most efficient setting for this hardware combination.

The Ultra preset is only viable for users with lower refresh rate monitors. At 1080p, it achieves 130.2 FPS, which is still very high, but the visual gains over High are often minimal in a stylized game like Inside. At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 89.8 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 57.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. For a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it provides a 3.4 FPS buffer over the Ultra setting. The Medium preset is a viable alternative for 4K if users prefer higher frame rates, as it delivers 98.3 FPS, but the visual difference between Medium and High is generally less noticeable than the performance gap.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The data shows excellent performance at this resolution. The Low preset leads with an average of 270.3 FPS. The Medium preset follows with 214.2 FPS. The High preset achieves 132.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 130.2 FPS. All presets are far above the playable threshold, with even the most demanding setting providing a high frame rate.

2560x1440: Performance remains strong at 1440p. The Low preset averages 193.3 FPS. The Medium preset reaches 152.6 FPS. The High preset produces 96.9 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 89.8 FPS. The scaling from 1080p is significant, but all presets remain playable, with High and Ultra still exceeding 60 FPS.

3840x2160: At 4K, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset averages 120.6 FPS, which is still very smooth. The Medium preset drops to 98.3 FPS. The High preset is the only other setting to break the 60 FPS barrier, with an average of 61 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just short of 60 FPS, averaging 57.6 FPS. This data indicates that for a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, users should stick to the High preset or lower.