Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding at higher resolutions than its art style suggests. With a combo rank of 2301 out of 2887 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the lower-mid tier of the database, but the measured frame rates tell a story of a system that can handle the game comfortably at most settings, with only the 4K Ultra preset dipping below the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2301 out of 2887 places this Intel pairing in the 20th percentile of all tested combinations for Inside. This might sound low, but the context matters: the database includes thousands of high-end configurations, and this rank reflects the GPU’s position more than any CPU limitation. The Intel Arc B570 itself sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals in raw GPU performance are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (avg score 20534, deltaPct 0.1%), the Intel Arc A750 (avg score 20582, deltaPct -0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (avg score 20480, deltaPct 0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (avg score 20662, deltaPct -0.5%). The B570 is essentially neck-and-neck with these cards, meaning the rank in Inside is driven by how this specific game scales with the GPU’s architecture.

The CPU, an Intel Core i5-13400F, ranks at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (avg score 25284, deltaPct 0%), the Intel Core 5 120 (avg score 25362, deltaPct -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (avg score 25365, deltaPct -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (avg score 25201, deltaPct 0.4%). The CPU is clearly not the bottleneck here; it outranks the GPU in percentile terms. The data suggests that for Inside, the combo’s rank is constrained by the Arc B570’s raw throughput, not by the i5-13400F’s processing power.

When you look at the measured FPS, the picture becomes clearer. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 120 FPS, which is 2.3 times higher than the 52 FPS at 4K Ultra. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at 1080p. The rank of 2301 might seem low, but for a game like Inside, which is not a AAA blockbuster with heavy physics, the pairing delivers playable performance across most settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and the CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The chip’s benchmark scores are strong: Cinebench R23 multi-core hits 22604, single-core 3191; Geekbench multi-core 11068, single-core 1996; and Passmark multi-thread 25032 with a single-thread score of 3634.

In Inside, the CPU’s role is largely to maintain consistent frame pacing. The game is a 2.5D side-scroller with simple physics, so it does not stress multi-core performance heavily. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 show that the CPU is capable of handling many parallel tasks, but the game likely uses fewer threads. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1880 and 4-thread score of 3459 are more relevant, and they are more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer. The single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark and 3634 in Passmark single-thread indicate strong per-core performance, which is what Inside relies on for its physics and collision detection.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 240 FPS, which is likely near the game’s engine limit or the display’s refresh rate cap. The CPU’s 4.60 GHz boost clock ensures that even the most demanding frame-time spikes are handled without stutter. At 4K Ultra, the CPU is not the issue; the FPS drops to 52, which aligns with the GPU’s compute limits. The CPU’s 20 MB of L3 cache and 10 cores provide more than enough headroom for the game’s logic, so the bottleneck at all resolutions is the Arc B570.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this combo for a smooth experience?*

A: The measured data shows that at 2560x1440 High, the combo achieves 86 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080 High, it reaches 120 FPS, and at 1920x1080 Ultra, it hits 114 FPS. For a smooth experience, 1440p High is viable, but 1080p High or Medium offers a larger margin.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160 High, the average FPS is 54, which is just below 60. At 3840x2160 Medium, it rises to 87 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it hits 108 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 52 FPS, so you would need to lower settings for a locked 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this game?

A: The B570’s average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582). In Inside, the B570’s performance is representative of this class, meaning you can expect similar FPS from those rivals, though actual in-game results may vary due to driver optimizations.

*Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the Arc B570 in Inside?*

A: No. The CPU’s percentile rank (77th) is higher than the GPU’s (65th), and its benchmark scores, such as Cinebench R23 multi-core 22604 and single-core 3191, are strong. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, not the CPU.

*Q: What settings should I use for the highest FPS in Inside?*

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 yields 240 FPS, which is the highest measured. At 2560x1440 Low, it drops to 172 FPS. If you want a balance of quality and speed, 1920x1080 Medium delivers 192 FPS, while 2560x1440 Medium provides 138 FPS.

Q: Does the combo’s rank of 2301 mean it is a poor performer?

A: No. The rank is relative to all 2887 tested combos, many of which use much more powerful GPUs. The measured FPS in Inside shows that this combo delivers playable frame rates at most settings, so the rank reflects the GPU’s mid-tier position, not a failure to run the game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 240 FPS, the highest of any measurement. Medium at 1080p averages 192 FPS, with a minimum of 163 and a maximum of 221. High at 1080p drops to 120 FPS, while Ultra is 114 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 126 FPS, showing that the preset has a significant impact even at lower resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 172 FPS, which is a 28% drop from 1080p Low. Medium at 1440p averages 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 and a maximum of 159. High at 1440p is 86 FPS, and Ultra is 82 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 90 FPS, which is less than at 1080p but still substantial. Notably, High and Ultra at 1440p are closer together (86 vs 82 FPS) than Medium and High (138 vs 86 FPS), suggesting the High preset adds little visual benefit over Ultra for this game.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 108 FPS, which is playable. Medium at 4K averages 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100. High at 4K drops to 54 FPS, and Ultra is 52 FPS. The 4K scaling is dramatic: from Low to Ultra, the FPS falls from 108 to 52, a 52% reduction. The min FPS data is only available for Medium settings across all resolutions, with 4K Medium showing 74 FPS, 1440p Medium 117 FPS, and 1080p Medium 163 FPS. These minimums indicate that frame pacing is stable at Medium, with no severe dips.

The data reveals that the Arc B570 is capable of exceeding 60 FPS in Inside at 4K, but only at Low or Medium settings. At High and Ultra, the frame rate falls below 60, which could cause perceptible stutter on a 60 Hz display. The 1080p and 1440p results are uniformly strong, with even the Ultra preset at 1440p (82 FPS) beating the 4K Medium result (87 FPS in terms of smoothness, though 4K Medium has a higher absolute score).

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, which indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component in this pairing. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 240 at 1080p to 172 at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 108 at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). At High settings, the FPS goes from 120 at 1080p to 86 at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 54 at 4K (a 37% drop from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU’s pixel throughput is the bottleneck, not the CPU or memory bandwidth.

The Arc B570 has a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s, with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. At 4K, the GPU must process four times as many pixels as at 1080p, which explains the halving of FPS between these resolutions. The CPU, with its 20 MB of L3 cache and 4.60 GHz boost clock, is not stressed by the resolution increase, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS scaling is uniform across settings.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 240 FPS, which is likely limited by the game’s engine or the display refresh rate, not the hardware. At 1080p Ultra, the FPS is 114, which is still far above the 60 FPS target. The transition to 1440p reduces the FPS to 82 at Ultra, which is still playable. Only at 4K does the combo struggle, with High and Ultra both falling below 60 FPS. This pattern confirms that for Inside, the Arc B570 has enough horsepower for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K requires lower settings.

The min FPS data for Medium settings provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 163 FPS, which is far above the average of 192, showing no stutter. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 117 FPS, still above 60. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 74 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but closer to the edge. This suggests that even at 4K Medium, the combo can maintain a smooth experience, though the average of 87 FPS leaves less headroom for complex scenes.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 stands out as the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target. The quality difference between Medium and High at 1440p is significant in FPS terms (138 vs 86), but visually, Inside’s art style does not demand the highest settings to look good. The Medium preset at 1080p is even better, with an average of 192 FPS and a minimum of 163 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

If you prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 240 FPS, which is the maximum measured. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p only costs 48 FPS (from 240 to 192), so Medium is a better trade-off for visual quality. At 4K, the Medium preset is the highest setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS, at 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 4K both fall below 60 FPS (54 and 52 respectively), so they are not recommended for a smooth experience.

The Ultra preset offers the highest visual fidelity but comes with a significant FPS cost. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still achieves 114 FPS, which is playable, but at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 82 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it is 52 FPS. Given that Inside is a puzzle platformer with a muted color palette and simple geometry, the visual difference between High and Ultra is likely minimal. The data suggests that the High preset at 1440p (86 FPS) is a better choice than Ultra at 1440p (82 FPS) if you want a higher frame rate, since the FPS difference is small.

In summary, the recommended settings depend on your display. For 1080p displays, use Medium for 192 FPS or High for 120 FPS. For 1440p displays, use Medium for 138 FPS, which is the best balance of quality and speed. For 4K displays, use Medium for 87 FPS, as it is the only preset that stays above 60 FPS without compromising the experience. Avoid Ultra at 4K and consider lowering to Medium if you notice any frame drops, as the minimum of 74 FPS at 4K Medium provides a stable baseline.