Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a unique case for Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The benchmark data shows a system where the integrated GPU is the definitive bottleneck, with the 12-core CPU barely breaking a sweat. This combination lands near the bottom of all tested combos, primarily due to the Arc B390’s position in the GPU hierarchy. The results provide a clear picture of how a top-tier processor cannot compensate for a low-power integrated graphics solution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination achieves 156 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 112 FPS, a 28% reduction. At 4K, the Low setting yields 70 FPS, which is 55% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B390’s rendering pipeline is saturated, not the CPU.

At High settings, the trend continues. The system produces 78 FPS at 1080p, which falls to 56 FPS at 1440p and then to 35 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K is a 55% performance loss, identical to the Low setting delta. This consistency suggests that the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, as the workload scales directly with the number of pixels.

The Medium settings data provides the only min/max FPS values in the pack. At 1080p Medium, the average is 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 144. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 90 FPS, with a minimum of 76 and a maximum of 103. At 4K Medium, the average is 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65. The min FPS values at each resolution are roughly 85% of the average, indicating a relatively stable frame delivery without severe hitches, though the overall performance is low.

The 4K Ultra setting produces the lowest average frame rate at 34 FPS, which is effectively unplayable for a smooth experience. The 1440p Ultra setting manages 53 FPS, while 1080p Ultra hits 74 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra shows a 54% performance drop, reinforcing that the Arc B390 is overwhelmed by the pixel count. The data shows no scenario where the CPU becomes a constraint; the FPS is always dictated by the GPU’s ability to fill the screen.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Inside, this pairing of the Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2547 out of 2887 combos. This places it in the bottom 12% of all systems tested for this game. The percentile ranking for the GPU alone is 9, meaning it outperforms only 9% of all GPUs in the database. This low GPU percentile is the primary driver of the combo’s poor standing.

The CPU, by contrast, sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, showcasing a massive disparity in capability. The combo rank reflects the weakest link, and the data clearly shows the GPU is that link. The ranking suggests that the vast majority of other tested systems, even those with much older CPUs, achieve higher frame rates in Inside because they have more powerful discrete or integrated graphics solutions.

The delta between this combo and others is stark. While the CPU is a top-tier part, its contribution to this game’s performance is negligible because the GPU cannot translate that processing power into higher FPS. The benchmark results indicate that for Inside, the choice of GPU is far more critical than the CPU, and this combination suffers for it. The rank of 2547 out of 2887 is a direct consequence of the Arc B390’s 9th percentile standing.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and built on a 3 nm process. Its clock speeds are listed as a 300 MHz base and a 2500 MHz boost. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses the system’s DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means performance is tied to the speed of the installed RAM and the memory bus.

The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 24 raster output units (ROPs). It also includes 12 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute rating is 7.680 TFLOPS. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the GPU scores 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in that benchmark are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (scoring 1463, a 1.3% delta), the GeForce 800M (1460, a 1.5% delta), and the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, a 2.5% delta). These are all very old, entry-level parts.

This benchmark score is the key indicator of performance. The 7.680 TFLOPS of compute power is insufficient for modern gaming at high resolutions. For Inside, a game with a simple art style, the GPU still struggles because the fill rate and memory bandwidth are limited. The "System Shared" memory means that the GPU and CPU compete for the same memory bandwidth, which can cause performance dips, although the min FPS data for Medium settings shows only a moderate drop from the average. The data shows that the Arc B390 is a capable part for basic tasks but is fundamentally not designed for the demands of 4K gaming, even for a puzzle platformer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 156. Medium settings produce 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 144. High settings drop the average to 78 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 74 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is small, at only 4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds effects that the GPU can barely handle.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance declines across the board. Low settings yield 112 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings produce 90 FPS, with a minimum of 76 and a maximum of 103. High settings drop to 56 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 53 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 3 FPS, similar to the 1080p results, indicating a consistent GPU limitation.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 70 FPS, which is smooth enough. Medium settings drop to 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 65. High settings yield only 35 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 34 FPS. The 4K High and Ultra settings are nearly identical in performance, showing that the GPU is completely maxed out. For a 2016 puzzle platformer, these numbers are surprisingly low, but they are consistent with the GPU’s 9th percentile ranking.

The data shows that for a smooth 60 FPS experience, the user must play at 1080p Medium or higher, or 1440p Low. For 4K, only the Low setting manages to exceed 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is not viable at 4K, and even at 1440p, it hovers near the edge of playability. The measured FPS clearly demonstrates that the Intel Arc B390 is the sole factor limiting performance in this configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael). It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The CPU has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, with 1 MB of L2 cache per core. This processor is in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53288.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 29300 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2016.5 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 19267 multicore and 2617 single-core. The 3DMark results show a max thread score of 12536 and a single thread score of 1093. These numbers place it far above the performance level required by Inside, a game that is not CPU-intensive.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7313P (avg score 53206, a 0.2% delta), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469, a -0.3% delta), and the Intel Core i7-14700F (53620, a -0.6% delta). All of these processors have similar average scores, showing that the 7900X is a top-tier part. However, in this game, the CPU’s vast processing power is irrelevant.

The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is never the limiting component. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is producing 156 FPS, the CPU is likely idle. The game’s physics and logic are simple enough that a single core of the 7900X can handle them easily. The 12 cores and 24 threads are entirely overkill for Inside. The data shows that the CPU’s role in this combo is to provide a stable platform, but its performance headroom is untapped. The FPS is entirely dictated by the GPU’s rendering capabilities, and the CPU is effectively waiting for the GPU to finish each frame.

FAQ

*Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X the bottleneck in this system for Inside?*

A: No. The data shows the CPU is in the 91st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 53288. The FPS numbers are low across all resolutions, which indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has 12 cores and 24 threads with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, which is far more than enough for this game.

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

A: The measured FPS for 3840x2160 with High settings is 35 FPS. This is below the standard 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The 4K Ultra setting is only slightly lower at 34 FPS. Only the 4K Low setting achieves a playable 70 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX with a score of 1463 (a 1.3% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce 800M with a score of 1460 (a 1.5% delta). The GPU is in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it is slower than 91% of them.

Q: What is the best setting to use for a 60 FPS experience?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium setting produces 125 FPS, and High produces 78 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low setting produces 112 FPS. To achieve 60 FPS at 3840x2160, the Low setting is required, which produces 70 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS, 1440p Low or 1080p High are the highest quality options.

Q: Does the system’s memory configuration affect performance?

A: Yes. The GPU’s memory is listed as "System Shared," meaning it uses the system’s DDR5 memory. The bandwidth is "System Dependent," so performance is tied to the CPU’s dual-channel memory bus. The CPU supports DDR5 with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, which is shared between the CPU and GPU.

Q: How does this combo rank relative to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 2547 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the bottom 12% of all systems. The poor rank is directly attributed to the GPU’s 9th percentile standing, which negates the CPU’s 91st percentile performance.