Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 570 pairing delivers playable frame rates in Inside at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires the lowest preset to stay above 60 FPS. The combination ranks 3523rd out of 3716 tested configurations, placing it in the bottom 5% of the database, yet the game's modest demands allow for smooth gameplay at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The recorded data places this CPU and GPU combination at rank 3523 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. That means only 193 configurations perform worse, while 3522 deliver higher frame rates. In percentile terms, this combo outperforms just 5.2% of the database, a low standing driven primarily by the RX 570's age and the presence of far more powerful GPUs in the test pool.

The individual components sit much higher in their own rankings. The Ryzen 5 7500F holds a 77th percentile position among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24964. The RX 570 sits at the 74th percentile among GPUs, averaging 28766 points. These percentiles reflect strong standalone performance, but Inside's frame rates are ultimately limited by the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. The combo's low rank is therefore a consequence of the GPU being outpaced by modern alternatives, not a sign of CPU weakness.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor based on Zen 4, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its PassMark multithread score of 26825 and single-thread score of 3841 indicate substantial headroom for a game like Inside, which is not CPU-intensive. The RX 570, a Polaris 20 part from 2017, delivers 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 and 224.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. In this pairing, the GPU is the primary bottleneck once resolution increases.

The measured FPS scaling makes this clear. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 135 FPS at 1080p to 97 FPS at 1440p and 61 FPS at 4K. That is a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K, a pattern consistent with GPU-bound rendering. At Ultra settings, the drop is even steeper: 64 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. The CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor because even at 1080p Low, the system reaches 135 FPS, and the single-thread performance of the Ryzen 5 7500F is far above what Inside requires.

The role of each component becomes more distinct at different presets. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU together are sufficient for all settings, with the most demanding preset (Ultra) still averaging 64 FPS. At 1440p, the GPU begins to struggle with High and Ultra, falling below 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low stays playable, and the GPU is clearly the constraint, as the CPU's high single-thread score cannot compensate for the rendering load.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 7500F, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935, +0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (25005, -0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911, +0.2%), and the Intel Core 5 210H (24872, +0.4%). All of these CPUs score within 0.4% of the Ryzen 5 7500F's 24964 average. In practice, swapping to any of these would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game's CPU demands are far below the capabilities of any of these parts.

For the RX 570, the closest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28874, -0.4%), the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28580, +0.7%), the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996, -0.8%), and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 (28421, +1.2%). The RX 570's average benchmark score is 28766, and all four rivals fall within 1.2% of that figure. A system built with an RX 470, for example, would deliver essentially the same performance in Inside, since the two GPUs share the same Polaris architecture and similar memory configurations. The RX 6800M, despite being a mobile part, also lands close enough that the difference would be imperceptible in this game.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and RX 570 can run Inside at 60 FPS or higher on all tested presets at 1920x1080. At 2560x1440, Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra fall short. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset averages 61 FPS, just above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward. At 1080p, the best playable setting is Ultra, which averages 64 FPS. At 1440p, the best playable setting is Medium, averaging 78 FPS. At 4K, the best playable setting is Low, averaging 61 FPS. The system is fully capable of playing Inside smoothly at 1080p with maximum quality, and it can handle 1440p with moderate settings. 4K is only viable on the lowest preset, and even then the margin above 60 FPS is just 1 FPS, so frame drops are possible during demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Ultra is the most demanding preset that remains playable at 1080p, with an average of 64 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset, which averages 61 FPS. Medium drops to 49 FPS, High to 31 FPS, and Ultra to 29 FPS.

Q: What are the frame time fluctuations at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the system records a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 66 to 89 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 42 FPS and the maximum is 56 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 3523rd out of 3716 combinations, meaning it outperforms only 193 other combos in Inside.

Q: Are there any CPUs that would perform identically?

A: The Intel Core i7-11850H, AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, Intel Core i7-13620H, and Intel Core 5 210H all score within 0.4% of the Ryzen 5 7500F's average benchmark score, so they would produce nearly the same frame rates in this game.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F had a launch MSRP of $179, and the RX 570 had a launch MSRP of 169 USD.

Best Settings per Resolution

The following are the most demanding presets that maintain an average frame rate of 60 FPS or higher at each resolution, based on the measured data.

• 1920x1080: Ultra, averaging 64 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, but Ultra delivers the highest quality while staying above 60 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Medium, averaging 78 FPS. Low and Medium are playable; High (49 FPS) and Ultra (46 FPS) fall below the threshold.
• 3840x2160: Low, averaging 61 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that reaches the 60 FPS target. Medium (49 FPS), High (31 FPS), and Ultra (29 FPS) are not playable.

These settings represent the best balance of visual quality and performance for each resolution. At 1080p, players can enjoy the game at maximum settings with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. At 1440p, Medium offers a smooth experience with a 78 FPS average. At 4K, the Low preset barely clears the playable threshold, so players should expect occasional dips near 60 FPS.