Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a performance profile in Inside that is heavily dictated by the graphics settings selected, with the CPU demonstrating its capability to push very high frame rates at lower resolutions. The data indicates a system that is more than capable of handling this puzzle platformer, though the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear and predictable scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 240 FPS, which is a phenomenal result for a game of this type. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 172 FPS, a 28% reduction, and at 4K Low, the average falls to 108 FPS, which is a 55% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This scaling trend indicates that even at lower settings, the resolution increase places a significant load on the system.

When examining the High preset, the same pattern emerges but with lower absolute values. The 1080p High average is 120 FPS. At 1440p High, the average drops to 86 FPS, a 28% decrease. At 4K High, the average falls to 54 FPS, a 55% decrease from the 1080p High result. This consistent percentage drop across different presets suggests that the performance scaling is primarily a function of resolution and the associated pixel count, rather than a specific bottleneck being hit at a certain setting.

The Medium preset provides the most complete dataset, including minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the average is 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. The 1440p Medium results show an average of 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. The minimum frame rates at each resolution are notably stable, suggesting that the system is not prone to severe stutters or frame-time spikes, which is critical for the smooth, precise movement required in a platformer.

The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly demanding. For instance, the jump from 1440p Medium (138 FPS) to 4K Medium (87 FPS) represents a 37% performance loss. This is a substantial drop, indicating that 4K gaming with this Intel Arc B570 will require careful settings management to maintain high refresh rates. The data suggests that 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots for this combo, where the high refresh rate potential of the CPU can be fully utilized. At 4K, the system is still playable, but the frame rates become more aligned with standard 60Hz displays rather than high-refresh monitors.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the clear limiting factor when pushing for the highest frame rates in Inside, especially at 4K resolution. The GPU's specifications, including its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s, are sufficient for this game, but the rendering workload at higher resolutions becomes the bottleneck. The GPU's boost clock is listed at 2500 MHz, which is consistent across base and boost, indicating a fixed operating point for this model.

The benchmark results for the GPU show a moderate performance class. With an average benchmark score of 20556, it sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, according to the data, include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher score) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower score). This places the Arc B570 in a competitive mid-range tier, capable of handling modern games at various settings, but not designed for absolute maximum performance at 4K.

Examining the GPU's raw compute capabilities reveals its strengths. The FP32 performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS, and the texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s. These figures suggest adequate raw power for a game like Inside, which relies on 2D rendering, lighting, and physics rather than complex 3D geometry. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s is particularly relevant here, as it dictates how quickly the GPU can fill the screen with pixels, which directly impacts performance at higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K.

The performance delta between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is significant, going from 240 FPS to 114 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU, even at a lower resolution. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 52, which is just below the 54 FPS achieved at 4K High. This suggests that the step from High to Ultra is more expensive than the step from Medium to High, likely due to the inclusion of more demanding post-processing or shadow effects. The GPU is the component that determines these upper limits of graphical fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2301 out of 2887 total combos for Inside. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is an interesting result given the strength of the CPU component. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance class, as the combo's frame rates are ultimately capped by the Arc B570's capabilities.

This ranking does not tell the whole story. While the combo is ranked in the 20th percentile of all combinations, the absolute frame rates are still very high. At 1080p Medium, the combo produces 192 FPS, which is far beyond the requirements for smooth gameplay. The lower rank is relative to other combos that likely feature much more powerful GPUs, which can push frame rates even higher, especially at 4K. The CPU in this combo is a top-tier part, but the GPU prevents it from achieving the top-tier overall system performance.

The CPU itself is a high performer. Its average benchmark score is 75779, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D, with performance deltas of just 0.1%. This suggests that the 9950X3D is at the very top of the CPU performance heap. However, in gaming, the GPU often plays a more dominant role in determining final frame rates, which is why this combo's rank is lower than the CPU's individual percentile. The data suggests that this CPU is not the limiting factor; the Arc B570 is.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. The data shows that Medium settings provide a substantial performance uplift over High and Ultra while likely maintaining most of the visual fidelity that makes Inside atmospheric. At 1440p Medium, the combo achieves an average of 138 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS, which is an excellent experience for a platformer, ensuring smooth motion and responsive controls.

At 1080p, Medium settings yield an average of 192 FPS, which will satisfy users with high-refresh-rate monitors. The jump to High settings at 1080p reduces the average to 120 FPS, a 37.5% performance penalty. While this is still smooth, the Medium preset offers a more significant headroom. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 114 FPS, which is only marginally lower than High but still a considerable step down from Medium. The data indicates that the visual differences between Medium and High in this game may not justify the performance cost.

For 4K users, the choices are more constrained. The Medium preset at 4K yields an average of 87 FPS, which is playable. High settings at 4K drop to 54 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS. Given the results, the Medium preset provides the best experience at 4K, as it is the only setting that consistently keeps the average frame rate above 60 FPS. The Low preset at 4K achieves 108 FPS, but this likely comes with significant visual compromises. Therefore, for a cohesive experience, Medium is the optimal choice across all resolutions, offering a smooth frame rate without sacrificing the game's core visual presentation.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average frame rate this combo can achieve in Inside?*

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 240 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Can this system handle Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, it is playable. At 4K with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS. At 4K High, the average drops to 54 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between 1080p and 1440p on the Medium preset?

A: The average frame rate drops from 192 FPS at 1080p to 138 FPS at 1440p, which is a 28% reduction. The minimum frame rate also drops from 163 FPS to 117 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B570 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 240 FPS, showing the CPU can push very high frame rates. The performance scaling with resolution and settings points to the GPU being the primary limiting factor.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 86 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 82 FPS, a difference of only 4 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: The average benchmark score for the Intel Arc B570 is 20556, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750's score of 20582, making their performance nearly identical in synthetic tests.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D serves as the powerhouse of this combo, ensuring that the system is never held back by processing power in Inside. With 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, it offers an immense amount of computational headroom. The CPU's benchmark scores are stellar, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42018 and a single-core score of 2259, indicating top-tier performance in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

For a game like Inside, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. The data shows that it performs this task effortlessly. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 240 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit or the GPU's maximum output at those settings. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average frame rate is 114 FPS, which is still very high. This performance is supported by the CPU's high boost clock of 5.70 GHz and its substantial 128 MB of L3 cache, which helps with data access speeds.

The CPU's single-threaded performance is a key indicator for gaming. Its Geekbench single-core score is 3064, and its Passmark single-thread score is 4737. These figures demonstrate that the 9950X3D has the per-core strength necessary to prevent any potential bottlenecks, even when the GPU is trying to render at high speeds. Its 3DMark 2-thread score of 2549 further confirms its strong low-thread-count performance.

The CPU's overall percentile ranking of 95% versus all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 75779, places it in the top tier of available processors. Its nearest rivals, like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, have nearly identical average scores, with a delta of just 0.1%. This means that for any task that relies on CPU power, this system will perform at the highest level. In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is to provide a stable and powerful foundation, which it does admirably, allowing the GPU to be the sole factor in determining the final visual output and frame rate.