Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a performance profile that is heavily skewed by resolution and preset selection, as the measured data for Inside shows a wide spread from nearly 53 FPS at 4K Ultra to over 257 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination is clearly capable of running the game smoothly, but the margin of comfort varies dramatically depending on how demanding the graphical settings are.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows this combo operates in a very high performance envelope. With Low settings, the average FPS is 257.1, which is an exceptional ceiling for a puzzle platformer. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 206.2, still a massive frame rate. At High settings, the average FPS is 126.8, which remains far above any threshold for smoothness. The most demanding preset at this resolution, Ultra, still produces an average of 119.4 FPS, indicating that the CPU-GPU pair has ample headroom at 1080p regardless of the visual configuration.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but begins to show the GPU's workload increasing. The Low preset averages 185 FPS, which is a significant but expected reduction from the 1080p result. Medium settings yield an average of 148.8 FPS, while High settings produce 89.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 88.8 FPS, which is surprisingly close to the High preset result, suggesting a scaling plateau where the GPU is becoming the limiting factor rather than the CPU.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. The Low preset still manages an average of 117.2 FPS, which is playable by any standard. Medium settings drop to 91 FPS, which is still comfortable. However, the High preset falls to 59.8 FPS, just under the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K produces an average of 52.8 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below the playable mark.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS is the target. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the best playable option, delivering an average of 91 FPS. This provides a solid margin above the threshold while still offering a substantial visual upgrade from Low settings.

At 2560x1440, the data indicates that all four presets clear 60 FPS, so the Ultra preset is the best choice, with an average of 88.8 FPS. This is a strong result, showing that the hardware can handle maximum settings at 1440p without dropping below the playability line.

At 1920x1080, the situation is similar, with every preset clearing the threshold comfortably. The Ultra preset averages 119.4 FPS, making it the best settings configuration for this resolution. The large gap between the 1080p Ultra result and the 1440p Ultra result (a drop of about 30.6 FPS) suggests that resolution scaling has a pronounced effect on this combo's performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component is more influential for Inside. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 137.7 FPS, which is a massive gap. This wide spread suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as the CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT) has ample headroom with its 8 cores and 16 threads. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794, indicate it is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 96.2 FPS. This compression indicates that the GPU's workload is growing, but the CPU is still keeping up effectively. The fact that High and Ultra presets at 1440p produce nearly identical averages (89.6 vs 88.8 FPS) is telling; this suggests that the GPU is reaching a performance ceiling where additional graphical fidelity has diminishing returns.

At 3840x2160, the Low to Ultra gap shrinks further to 64.4 FPS. The most critical data point is the drop from Medium (91 FPS) to High (59.8 FPS), which is a 31.2 FPS reduction. This steep cliff indicates that the Radeon RX 6600's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being saturated at 4K High settings. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to be the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance does not degrade with resolution. The data strongly suggests that for this game, the GPU is the dominant component at all resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient support even at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is closely matched by several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H has an average score of 29868, which is essentially identical (deltaPct of 0). The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, which is only -0.3% different, meaning they would behave nearly identically in Inside. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, a 0.6% difference, again indicating similar CPU-bound performance.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has an average score of 19030, a deltaPct of 0 from the RX 6600's score of 19036. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049 (-0.1%), while the NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089 (-0.3%). The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954 (0.4%). These GPU rivals would produce frame rates within a very narrow band of the RX 6600 in this game, meaning users with those cards should expect similar FPS figures at each resolution and preset.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific CPU-GPU pair ranks 2945 out of 3716 combos for Inside. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems for this particular game. The rank is somewhat surprising given the high FPS numbers at 1080p and 1440p, but it reflects the fact that many other tested combos feature more powerful GPUs that can maintain higher frame rates at 4K Ultra. The data indicates that this combo is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from the bottom, and its ranking is heavily influenced by the 4K Ultra result, which falls below 60 FPS.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, this PC can run Inside at Ultra settings with an average of 119.4 FPS, which is an excellent experience. At 2560x1440, it can also run at Ultra settings, averaging 88.8 FPS, which is still very smooth. At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Medium, with an average of 91 FPS. The High preset at 4K falls just short at 59.8 FPS, and Ultra is not playable at 52.8 FPS.

In short, this combo is fully capable of running the game at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and it can handle 4K with reduced settings. The only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold is 4K Ultra, which is an extreme case. For most users, this hardware provides a smooth, high-fidelity experience with no compromises at standard resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 91 FPS, which is playable. The High preset drops to 59.8 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra averages 52.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, as it averages 88.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability line. All presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The average FPS drops from 257.1 on Low to 119.4 on Ultra, a difference of 137.7 FPS. This shows the GPU has a significant workload change with settings.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the dominant factor, especially at higher resolutions. The transition from Medium to High at 4K causes a 31.2 FPS drop, while the CPU's performance remains consistent, suggesting the Radeon RX 6600 is the limiting component.

Q: What other GPUs would perform similarly to the RX 6600 in this game?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (deltaPct 0), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (-0.1%), NVIDIA Tesla K20m (-0.3%), and NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (0.4%) have nearly identical average benchmark scores, so they would produce similar frame rates.

Q: What is the rank of this combo among all tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 2945 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside, placing it in the lower third of all systems tested for this game.