Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is a combination that places in the 2419th position out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, putting it in the 65th percentile of all tested systems. This mid-pack ranking is notable because the game itself is a 2016 puzzle platformer with relatively modest demands, yet the hardware still lands in the middle of the broader database. The combo’s percentile ranking reflects the fact that many tested systems in the database are built around far more powerful components, but for this specific title, the pairing demonstrates that it sits comfortably above the median performer while not being anywhere near the top tier. The data shows that this is a balanced pairing where neither component is dramatically over- or under-powered relative to the other, and the resulting performance in Inside is consistently smooth across all tested configurations.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 26324 places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 17083 puts it in the 60th percentile of all GPUs. This slight asymmetry — the CPU being relatively stronger than the GPU — is relevant because Inside is a game that tends to be more GPU-bound at higher resolutions, though the margin is small enough that the overall combo ranking remains mid-pack. The gap between the combo’s 65th percentile ranking and the CPU’s 78th percentile suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, though the GPU still delivers sufficient performance for the game at every resolution tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT achieves a rank of 2419 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, which places it in the 65th percentile of all systems in the database. This is a solidly mid-pack result. To contextualize this, the 3716 combos include systems ranging from entry-level integrated graphics to flagship multi-GPU setups, so being in the upper third of that distribution indicates that this pairing is more than adequate for the game. The data shows that the combo outperforms roughly 65% of all tested systems, which is a meaningful achievement for a CPU and GPU that are not flagship parts. The rank is driven by the fact that Inside is not a demanding title by modern standards, so even mid-range hardware can produce high frame rates, but the system still sits below the top 35% of systems that include much more powerful components.

When examining the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7600’s average score of 26324 is very close to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 26274, a delta of just 0.2% below, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, a 0.3% advantage. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, 0.5% lower. These deltas are all within half a percent, meaning that for Inside, swapping the Ryzen 5 7600 for any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates. The GPU’s nearest rivals tell a similar story: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, just 0.3% below the RX 7600 XT’s 17083, while the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, a 0.4% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17208, which is 0.7% higher, and the NVIDIA Tesla M4 scores 16932, 0.9% lower. These tiny deltas mean that the RX 7600 XT is effectively interchangeable with these GPUs in this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rival data, several CPU and GPU combinations would behave nearly identically to the Ryzen 5 7600 and RX 7600 XT in Inside. On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, Intel Core i9-11900KF, and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U all produce average benchmark scores within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 7600. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver frame rates that are indistinguishable from the Ryzen 5 7600 in this game, with deltas of 0.2% to 0.5% translating to less than one frame per second at the frame rates observed. The Ryzen 7 7435HS is the closest match, with a score just 0.3% higher, while the Ryzen 9 6900HX is 0.2% lower. This means that if a user were to swap the CPU for any of these alternatives, the measured FPS in Inside would remain essentially unchanged.

On the GPU side, the RX 7600 XT’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690, AMD Radeon HD 7970M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, and NVIDIA Tesla M4. The RTX 3070 is the strongest competitor, with a score 0.7% higher, which would yield a negligible FPS increase of less than one frame per second at most settings. The GTX 690 and HD 7970M are both within 0.4% of the RX 7600 XT, so they would produce nearly identical results. The Tesla M4 is 0.9% lower, still a tiny difference. For Inside, any of these GPUs paired with any of the aforementioned CPUs would produce the same playable experience, with all configurations clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Inside reveals a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 138 FPS at Ultra settings to 293.4 FPS at Low settings. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the CPU is providing ample headroom, and the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between presets. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 293.4 to 138 FPS, a reduction of 53%, which is entirely attributable to the GPU’s workload increasing with graphical fidelity. The CPU, with its strong single-threaded score of 999 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3910 in passmark_single_thread, is not a bottleneck at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset produces over 138 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a more pronounced GPU limitation. The Low preset delivers 208.9 FPS, which drops to 167.1 FPS at Medium, 102.3 FPS at High, and 97.4 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is a 53% reduction, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling, which suggests that the GPU is still the dominant factor. However, the absolute frame rates are lower than at 1080p, with the Ultra preset dropping from 138 FPS at 1080p to 97.4 FPS at 1440p. This 29% reduction is due to the increased pixel count, which places more load on the GPU’s shading units and memory bandwidth. The CPU’s role at 1440p is still minimal, as the frame rates remain well above 60 FPS even at Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The Low preset delivers 131.8 FPS, but this falls to 102.9 FPS at Medium, 65.8 FPS at High, and 61.3 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 53% reduction, consistent with the other resolutions, but the absolute numbers are much lower. At 4K Ultra, the system barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is working near its limits. The CPU’s contribution at 4K is negligible, as the frame rates are dictated almost entirely by the GPU’s ability to process the higher resolution. The data shows that the CPU is never a limiting factor in this game, even at 4K, while the GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution and preset.

The Verdict

The verdict for this PC running Inside is unambiguous: it can run the game at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all configurations clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 61.3 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold, while High produces 65.8 FPS, Medium delivers 102.9 FPS, and Low reaches 131.8 FPS. All four settings at 4K are playable, though Ultra is the most demanding and provides the slimmest margin above 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system is even more comfortable, with Ultra delivering 97.4 FPS, High producing 102.3 FPS, Medium reaching 167.1 FPS, and Low hitting 208.9 FPS. Every setting at 1440p is well above the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest margin being 37.4 FPS at Ultra.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across the board. The Ultra preset delivers 138 FPS, High produces 145.9 FPS, Medium reaches 232 FPS, and Low hits 293.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system has substantial headroom at 1080p, and even the most demanding settings provide more than double the playable threshold. The data shows that this PC is more than capable of running Inside at all resolutions, with the 4K Ultra setting being the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS limit. For users with a 4K display, the Ultra preset is playable with a 61.3 FPS average, but those seeking a larger margin might prefer High at 65.8 FPS or Medium at 102.9 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system delivers an average of 61.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system if I want the highest frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 293.4 FPS, which is the highest average frame rate measured. Even at 1080p Ultra, it delivers 138 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 scores 26324 in average benchmarks, which is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, Intel Core i9-11900KF, and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at 1440p. Frame rates scale from 208.9 FPS at Low to 97.4 FPS at Ultra, a 53% reduction driven by GPU workload, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate this system produces at any setting?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 61.3 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. All other configurations produce higher averages.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to the RTX 3070?

A: The RX 7600 XT scores 17083 in average benchmarks, while the RTX 3070 scores 17208, a 0.7% difference. In Inside, this translates to less than one frame per second at any setting.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 61.3 FPS. This is the highest visual quality available while still maintaining playability, though the margin above 60 FPS is slim. For users who prefer a larger safety margin, High settings produce 65.8 FPS, and Medium provides 102.9 FPS, but the data shows that Ultra is viable. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 97.4 FPS. This provides excellent visual fidelity while leaving substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset delivers 102.3 FPS, but Ultra is the most demanding option that still clears 60 FPS comfortably.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 138 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even during the game’s most visually intense moments. The data shows that at 1080p, the system has enough performance headroom to run the game at maximum settings without any concerns about frame rate drops. Across all resolutions, Ultra is the recommended preset, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The only caveat is at 4K, where the 61.3 FPS average is close to the threshold, but it still meets the playability criterion.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 131.8 FPS, Medium delivers 102.9 FPS, High achieves 65.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 61.3 FPS. The data shows a consistent reduction in frame rates as settings increase, with the largest drop occurring between Medium and High, where the average falls from 102.9 to 65.8 FPS, a 36% decrease. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with a 61.3 FPS average that barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the performance is significantly higher: Low delivers 208.9 FPS, Medium produces 167.1 FPS, High achieves 102.3 FPS, and Ultra reaches 97.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 53% reduction, consistent with the 4K results, but the absolute frame rates are higher across all settings.

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well. Low settings produce 293.4 FPS, Medium delivers 232 FPS, High achieves 145.9 FPS, and Ultra reaches 138 FPS. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra is 53%, matching the other resolutions, but the absolute numbers are the highest of any resolution tested. The data shows that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset produces 138 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the GPU’s workload scales predictably with resolution and preset, and the system never drops below 60 FPS in any configuration. The minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded, but the average frame rates provide a reliable indication of performance.