Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that proves surprisingly demanding at higher presets. The measured data shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings, with the combo ranking in the 2301st position out of 2887 tested combinations. This places the pairing in the lower-mid tier of the database, though the game’s modest requirements mean that even this rank translates to smooth gameplay in most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern, though with some interesting anomalies at the top end. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 240 FPS, which drops to 172 FPS at 1440p and then to 108 FPS at 4K. This represents a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the Arc B570’s rendering pipeline becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 192 FPS at 1080p, 138 FPS at 1440p, and 87 FPS at 4K. The scaling here is slightly steeper, with a 54.7% drop from 1080p to 4K. Interestingly, the High preset exhibits the most dramatic scaling loss, falling from 120 FPS at 1080p to 86 FPS at 1440p and then to 54 FPS at 4K. This 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K suggests that the High preset’s additional shading work disproportionately taxes the B570’s 2304 shading units at higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset tells a more complex story. At 1080p, it delivers 114 FPS, which is only 5% slower than High. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 82 FPS, a 28% reduction from 1080p. At 4K, Ultra falls to 52 FPS, which is actually lower than the High preset’s 54 FPS at the same resolution. This narrowing gap between High and Ultra at 4K indicates that both presets are hitting a similar ceiling imposed by the GPU’s 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 160-bit bus.

The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the Ryzen 9 9900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads are more than sufficient to feed the Arc B570. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1286 and multi-thread score of 13929 indicate strong headroom for this genre of game. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with the B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate struggling to maintain higher frame rates. The 54 FPS at 4K High is just below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider ideal, while the 52 FPS at Ultra suggests that 4K gaming on this combo requires preset compromises.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance for optimizing the experience across different display resolutions. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance, delivering 192 FPS average with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. This is more than sufficient for any display refresh rate up to 240Hz, and the gap between Medium and High (120 FPS) is substantial enough to justify the visual quality reduction. The Low preset at 240 FPS is technically smoother, but the visual degradation in a game like Inside, which relies heavily on atmospheric lighting and shadow detail, likely makes Medium the superior choice.

For 1440p users, the Medium preset remains the standout option at 138 FPS average, with a minimum of 117 FPS ensuring no noticeable stutter. The High preset at 86 FPS is also viable for 60Hz displays, but the 60% performance uplift from Medium makes it the better recommendation for higher refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 82 FPS is only marginally slower than High, suggesting that players who prioritize visual fidelity can enable Ultra without significant penalty at this resolution.

At 4K, the recommendation becomes more nuanced. The Medium preset at 87 FPS is the only option that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, making it the clear choice for smooth gameplay. High at 54 FPS is playable but noticeably less fluid, while Ultra at 52 FPS offers no meaningful advantage over High. The Low preset at 108 FPS is tempting for competitive play, but in a single-player puzzle platformer, the visual trade-offs likely outweigh the frame rate benefit. For 4K owners, Medium is the recommended preset, as it provides the widest margin above the 60 FPS threshold while retaining acceptable visual quality.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with a stable 60 FPS?*

A: Not at High or Ultra presets. The measured data shows 54 FPS at High and 52 FPS at Ultra for 3840x2160. The Medium preset achieves 87 FPS, which is the only 4K option that clears the 60 FPS mark.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achievable with this hardware?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 240 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 192 FPS, while the Ultra preset at 1080p yields 114 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of performance?

A: At 1080p, Ultra is only 5% slower than High (114 vs 120 FPS). At 1440p, Ultra is 4.7% slower (82 vs 86 FPS). At 4K, Ultra is 3.7% slower (52 vs 54 FPS), indicating diminishing returns from the Ultra preset’s additional effects.

Q: Is the Arc B570’s 10 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The measured data shows no VRAM-related bottlenecks at any resolution or preset. The 10 GB capacity, combined with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, handles all tested configurations without frame rate anomalies.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The only minimum FPS values provided are for the Medium preset: 163 FPS at 1080p, 117 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. No minimums are listed for other presets.

Q: How does this combo’s ranking compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2301st out of 2887 combinations, placing it in the 20th percentile of tested systems. This is lower than the CPU’s individual percentile rank of 92 and the GPU’s percentile rank of 65.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2301 out of 2887 tested combinations places it in the lower third of the database, which is surprising given the individual components’ standings. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X holds a 92nd percentile rank among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 57498. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9015 (57555, -0.1% delta), AMD EPYC 7313 (57399, +0.2% delta), Intel Core i9-14900 (58115, -1.1% delta), and Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323, -1.4% delta). This indicates the CPU is performing at a level comparable to high-end server and desktop parts.

The Intel Arc B570, meanwhile, sits at the 65th percentile among GPUs, with an average score of 20556. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, +0.1% delta), Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1% delta), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, +0.4% delta), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5% delta). This places the B570 in mainstream territory, roughly equivalent to a previous-generation midrange mobile GPU.

The discrepancy between the CPU’s high percentile and the combo’s low rank suggests that Inside is heavily GPU-limited in this configuration. The Ryzen 9 9900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads provide far more processing power than this puzzle platformer requires, while the Arc B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance becomes the constraining factor. In games with lower graphical demands, this combo would likely rank higher, but Inside’s lighting and particle effects tax the GPU more than the CPU. The data indicates that the combo’s rank is determined almost entirely by the GPU’s capabilities, with the CPU contributing minimal performance headroom.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570’s specifications directly explain the measured performance patterns in Inside. With 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, the GPU’s raw compute throughput is modest by modern standards. The 2500 MHz base and boost clock, combined with 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance, determines how quickly the GPU can process the game’s shader workloads. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are the primary drivers for resolution scaling, as higher resolutions require more pixel and texture operations per frame.

The memory subsystem plays a critical role in the 4K results. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. At 4K, the game’s textures and frame buffers require more memory bandwidth, and the measured FPS drop from 108 FPS at Low to 52 FPS at Ultra indicates that bandwidth becomes a limiting factor. The 74 FPS minimum at 4K Medium versus 163 FPS at 1080p Medium shows a 54.6% reduction, which aligns closely with the memory bandwidth scaling rather than pure compute scaling.

The GPU’s architectural generation also matters. As part of the Battlemage (Arc 5) lineup built on TSMC’s 5 nm process, the B570 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for a game like Inside that utilizes modern rendering features. The 18 ray tracing cores and 19,600 million transistors provide the hardware foundation for the game’s lighting effects, though Inside does not heavily utilize ray tracing. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms that it sits in the middle of the performance spectrum, which aligns with the measured frame rates that are adequate but not exceptional for 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all presets. The Low preset achieves 240 FPS average, which is the highest measured value in the dataset. Medium yields 192 FPS with a narrow range of 163 to 221 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. High drops to 120 FPS, while Ultra produces 114 FPS. The 52.5% difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p shows the full range of the GPU’s capability at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low achieves 172 FPS, a 28.3% reduction from 1080p. Medium delivers 138 FPS with a minimum of 117 and maximum of 159, maintaining smooth gameplay. High falls to 86 FPS, while Ultra reaches 82 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p (37.7%) is larger than at 1080p (37.5%), suggesting that the higher resolution amplifies the preset differences.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become evident. Low still manages 108 FPS, but Medium drops to 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS. High falls to 54 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 52 FPS. The 4K Medium result is the only preset at this resolution that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The 4K Low result, while nominally playable at 108 FPS, may exhibit visual artifacts that detract from the game’s atmosphere. The progression from 240 FPS at 1080p Low to 52 FPS at 4K Ultra represents a 78.3% reduction, highlighting the significant demands that 4K resolution places on the Arc B570’s rendering pipeline.