Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination delivers a broad range of performance in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer released on 2016-07-06. The recorded data shows that this pairing is capable of smooth gameplay at standard resolutions, but it struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding presets. The measured FPS figures provide a clear picture of what to expect across different settings and resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average frame rates for this combination across three resolutions and four quality presets. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded, so the analysis relies on average FPS data.

At 1920x1080, the combination performs strongly across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 150.5 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this resolution. The Medium preset achieves an average of 120 FPS, while High drops to 75.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding setting, still maintains an average of 70.8 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, every preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the Ultra preset providing the best visual quality while staying above that mark.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains solid but drops noticeably compared to 1080p. The Low preset averages 109.1 FPS, which is a strong result. Medium follows at 88.6 FPS, and High drops to 53.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls further to 49.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is about 20 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is even larger at 35 FPS. This indicates that the High preset at 1440p is the first setting to fall below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra is even more demanding.

At 3840x2160, the combination shows clear limitations. The Low preset averages 66.8 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution that stays above 60 FPS. Medium averages 53.6 FPS, High drops to 35.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32.3 FPS. The progression from Low to Medium represents a drop of roughly 13 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High is a much larger loss of about 18 FPS. This pattern suggests that 4K is only viable with the Low preset for this hardware pairing.

The scaling across resolutions is consistent. At Low settings, the average FPS moves from 150.5 at 1080p to 109.1 at 1440p and then to 66.8 at 4K. At Medium, the values are 120, 88.6, and 53.6 respectively. At High, the values are 75.2, 53.6, and 35.4. At Ultra, the values are 70.8, 49.7, and 32.3. The pattern shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops disproportionately when moving from 1440p to 4K compared to the drop from 1080p to 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 3378 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the lower portion of the overall ranking, meaning that many other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates in this game. The percentile data for the individual components provides additional context. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, indicating that it is relatively strong in general compute tasks. The AMD Radeon RX 580 sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, which is a mid-pack position.

The combination rank of 3378 out of 3716 suggests that the pairing is not well optimized for this specific title, or that the GPU is holding back the CPU. The CPU is a modern Zen 4 part with strong single-thread and multi-thread performance, while the GPU is an older Polaris architecture part from 2017. In a game like Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer with relatively modest graphical demands, the GPU is likely the bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions and presets.

The CPU benchmarks in the database support this view. The Ryzen 5 7500F scores 22799 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3218 in single-core, which are strong numbers. Its Geekbench scores are 12362 multi-core and 2374 single-core. The GPU, by contrast, scores 8813 in Passmark G3D and 3488 in Passmark GPU Compute. These figures suggest that the CPU is far more capable than the GPU, which aligns with the frame rate data showing that higher resolutions and settings cause significant FPS drops.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 70.8 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and it stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra offers the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium, which delivers an average of 88.6 FPS. The Low preset also clears 60 FPS with 109.1 FPS, but Medium provides better visual quality while still maintaining a strong frame rate. The High preset at 53.6 FPS and Ultra at 49.7 FPS both fall short of the 60 FPS threshold, so they are not recommended for a smooth experience at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, which delivers an average of 66.8 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that stays above 60 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold, with averages of 53.6, 35.4, and 32.3 FPS respectively. Players who want to run Inside at 4K will need to accept the Low preset to maintain smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide useful context for what other hardware might behave similarly in this game.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-11850H, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, the Intel Core i7-13620H, and the Intel Core 5 210H. The Intel Core i7-11850H has an average benchmark score of 24935, which is 0.1 percent higher than the Ryzen 5 7500F's average score of 24964. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, which is 0.2 percent lower than the Ryzen 5 7500F. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, which is 0.2 percent lower. The Intel Core 5 210H scores 24872, which is 0.4 percent lower. These four CPUs are all within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 5 7500F in average benchmark score, so they would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside when paired with the same GPU.

For the AMD Radeon RX 580, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, the AMD Radeon 740M, and the AMD FirePro W5100. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has an average benchmark score of 12940, which is 0.1 percent higher than the RX 580's average score of 12928. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, which is 0.4 percent higher. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, which is 0.5 percent lower. The AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12847, which is 0.6 percent lower. These GPUs are all within a small margin of the RX 580 in average benchmark score, meaning they would likely deliver very similar frame rates in Inside when paired with the same CPU. The GTX 1660 SUPER is the closest desktop competitor, while the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile and Radeon 740M represent mobile and integrated alternatives respectively.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Inside at 60 FPS on a 1920x1080 monitor?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 70.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 75.2 FPS, Medium averages 120 FPS, and Low averages 150.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440?

A: The best preset for 2560x1440 is Medium, which delivers an average of 88.6 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution. The Low preset also works with 109.1 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality.

Q: Is 4K gameplay possible with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only with the Low preset. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 66.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset drops to 53.6 FPS, High to 35.4 FPS, and Ultra to 32.3 FPS, all of which are below the playable threshold.

Q: How does this combination rank against other tested hardware?

A: The combination ranks 3378 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking, meaning many other pairings deliver higher frame rates.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. The frame rate drops significantly at higher resolutions and presets, which is typical of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What other GPUs would perform similarly to the RX 580 in this game?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, AMD Radeon 740M, and AMD FirePro W5100 all have average benchmark scores within 0.6 percent of the RX 580. These would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 580 can run Inside, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the combination is fully capable, with all four presets clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 70.8 FPS, providing the best visual quality without any performance concerns. This makes 1080p the ideal resolution for this pairing.

At 2560x1440, the combination remains playable with the Low and Medium presets. Medium averages 88.6 FPS, which is a strong result and represents the best balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution. The High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS, so they are not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the combination is only playable with the Low preset, which averages 66.8 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 53.6, 35.4, and 32.3 FPS respectively. Players who want to run Inside at 4K will need to accept the Low preset, and even then the frame rate is only marginally above 60 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, every preset is playable; at 2560x1440, Low and Medium are playable; at 3840x2160, only Low is playable. The data indicates that this hardware pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a reasonable secondary option if the user is willing to lower settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Inside is evident from the scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a high-performance CPU with a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the AMD Radeon RX 580 is a mid-range GPU with a 53rd percentile ranking. This disparity means the GPU is the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU effectively, which is why the frame rates are high across all presets. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p results in a drop from 150.5 to 120 FPS, a loss of about 30 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra results in a drop from 75.2 to 70.8 FPS, a much smaller loss of about 4 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is still the limiting factor at higher presets, but the CPU is capable of keeping up.

At 2560x1440, the GPU workload increases, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The Low preset averages 109.1 FPS, which is still high, but the High preset drops to 53.6 FPS and Ultra to 49.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows the GPU's limitations. For example, at High settings, the frame rate drops from 75.2 to 53.6 FPS, a loss of about 22 FPS. At Ultra, it drops from 70.8 to 49.7 FPS, a loss of about 21 FPS. This consistent drop indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is severely stressed. The Low preset averages 66.8 FPS, which is the only playable setting. The Medium preset drops to 53.6 FPS, High to 35.4 FPS, and Ultra to 32.3 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at the same preset shows an even larger drop. For example, at Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 88.6 to 53.6 FPS, a loss of 35 FPS. At High, it drops from 53.6 to 35.4 FPS, a loss of about 18 FPS. This demonstrates that the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor at 4K.

The CPU's role is more prominent at lower resolutions and presets, where the frame rates are high enough that the CPU could become a factor. However, given the CPU's strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 26825, it is unlikely to be a bottleneck in Inside. The game is a puzzle platformer with relatively simple graphics, so the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient. The data shows that the GPU is the component that determines the playable settings at each resolution, and users looking to improve performance should focus on the GPU rather than the CPU.