Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is an exceptionally strong combination for Inside, delivering playable frame rates at every resolution and preset tested. Benchmark data confirms that this system not only meets but vastly exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, with the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining 61 FPS at 4K, 97 FPS at 1440p, and 134 FPS at 1080p. The combination ranks 2500th out of 3716 tested hardware combos for this title, placing it in the upper third of all systems, though its performance is clearly much higher than that rank suggests due to the game's modest requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the resolution where the CPU and GPU have the least burden, the frame rates are exceptionally high. Low settings produce an average of 282 FPS, while Medium settings yield 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 259 FPS. High settings still deliver a strong 141 FPS average, and even Ultra settings maintain a robust 134 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial at 148 FPS, indicating that visual quality has a noticeable impact on performance, but even the most demanding settings leave enormous headroom above the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains overwhelmingly smooth. Low settings achieve 203 FPS, Medium settings produce 162 FPS with a minimum of 138 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS, High settings reach 101 FPS, and Ultra settings stay at 97 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in frame rates, with Ultra dropping from 134 FPS to 97 FPS, a 27.6% decrease. However, the system retains near-triple-digit performance even at the highest preset, demonstrating that the RX 7600 has ample headroom for this puzzle platformer.

At 3840x2160, the system's capabilities are tested more thoroughly, but it still passes with ease. Low settings produce 127 FPS, Medium settings deliver 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS, High settings reach 64 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 61 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that comes close to the 60 FPS threshold, yet it still clears it by one frame. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K is minimal at just 3 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are relatively light on the GPU at this resolution.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the RX 7600 scales predictably with resolution, with 4K Ultra being the only setting that approaches the playable threshold. Notably, the Medium preset at every resolution includes min/max values, showing that even the frame dips remain well above 60 FPS — the lowest recorded minimum across all tests is 87 FPS at 4K Medium, which is still 45% above the target.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary performance driver for Inside, with the CPU playing a secondary role. This is evident from the scaling between resolutions: when moving from 1080p to 1440p, the frame rates drop by roughly 25–30% across all presets, and from 1440p to 4K, they drop by another 35–40%. This consistent proportional decrease points to the GPU being the bottleneck, as the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for a game of this genre.

The CPU's strength is reflected in its benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, which does not feature complex physics simulations or large-scale AI, the CPU's workload is minimal. The fact that the system achieves 282 FPS at 1080p Low suggests that the GPU is not even fully utilized at lower resolutions, as the frame rate is likely capped by the CPU's ability to issue draw calls, though this is not a limitation in practice since the frame rates are already far beyond what any display can show.

The RX 7600's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth handle the texture and shading demands of Inside without issue, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 16634 places it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs, which aligns with its performance in this title — solidly mid-range but entirely adequate for a game with this visual scope. The scaling between Low and Ultra at 4K (127 FPS to 61 FPS) shows that the GPU's shading units and ROPs are the limiting factors at higher settings, whereas at 1080p, the same preset change only drops performance from 282 FPS to 134 FPS, suggesting the CPU begins to matter more at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 61 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by one frame. All other 4K presets (High, Medium, Low) also exceed 60 FPS, with High at 64 FPS, Medium at 102 FPS, and Low at 127 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: At 2560x1440, the system achieves 97 FPS on Ultra and 203 FPS on Low, offering an ideal balance of visual quality and refresh rate headroom. While 1080p delivers even higher frame rates (134 FPS on Ultra), 1440p provides a sharper image without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU matter more for this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor, as shown by the consistent frame rate drops when increasing resolution. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's high single-core performance (3359 in Cinebench R23) ensures it never becomes a bottleneck, but the RX 7600's capabilities determine the frame rate at each preset.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest recorded average is 61 FPS at 4K Ultra. The minimum FPS values, which are only provided for Medium settings, are 87 FPS at 4K, 138 FPS at 1440p, and 192 FPS at 1080p, all well above the threshold.

*Q: How does this system compare to other hardware for Inside?*

A: The combination ranks 2500th out of 3716 tested combos, but this rank is skewed by the game's low requirements. In absolute terms, the system delivers over double the required frame rate at 1080p Ultra and nearly double at 1440p Ultra, indicating it is far more capable than the rank suggests.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra result stable enough for consistent play?

A: While the average is 61 FPS, there is no min/max data provided for Ultra settings. Given that the Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 87 FPS, it is reasonable to infer that Ultra would not dip below 60 FPS, but the lack of data means this cannot be confirmed with certainty.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested, with the verdict data confirming that all three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) have all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — marked as playable. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average frame rates of 134 FPS at 1080p, 97 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that sits near the edge of the 60 FPS threshold, making it the riskiest choice for players who demand absolute fluidity. However, for a puzzle platformer like Inside, even 61 FPS provides a smooth experience. At 1440p and below, the system offers massive headroom, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The data unequivocally shows that this hardware combination is overkill for Inside, delivering performance that is two to five times higher than the playable threshold depending on the resolution and settings chosen.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Ryzen 7 5800XT are the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (average score 29868, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (average score 29955, -0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (average score 29955, -0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (average score 29713, 0.6% delta). These processors have nearly identical benchmark scores, meaning any of them would deliver the same level of CPU performance in Inside. The Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS are slightly slower by 0.3%, while the Ryzen 5 9600X is marginally faster by 0.6%, though these differences would be imperceptible in this game.

On the GPU side, the RX 7600's closest competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (average score 15199, -0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (average score 15082, 0.6% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M (average score 15270, -0.7% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (average score 15063, 0.7% delta). The RTX 3050 OEM is essentially equivalent to the RX 7600 in average benchmark score, differing by only 0.2%, and would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside. The Radeon 680M is 0.7% slower, while the GTX 660 Ti is 0.7% faster, though all of these differences are within the margin of error. For practical purposes, any of these GPUs would provide the same experience, though the RX 7600's newer architecture and features make it the more modern choice.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 134 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, and the absence of min/max data for Ultra suggests it remains consistently smooth. The Medium preset offers 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 FPS, but the extra visual fidelity of Ultra is worth the 92 FPS reduction given the still-massive headroom.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the optimal setting with an average of 97 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS target by 37 FPS, providing ample buffer for any scene complexity. The High preset at 101 FPS is nearly identical, but Ultra's additional effects come at a negligible 4 FPS cost, making it the superior choice. Medium delivers 162 FPS for players prioritizing frame rate above all else, but it is unnecessary given Ultra's performance.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is still the best setting, but it sits at exactly 61 FPS on average, which is just one frame above the playable threshold. For players who want a safety margin, High at 64 FPS offers a slightly more comfortable buffer, while Medium at 102 FPS provides a substantial cushion. However, given that the Ultra preset clears 60 FPS, it remains the recommendation for maximum visual quality, with the understanding that any scene with heavy effects could potentially dip toward the threshold. The absence of min/max data for Ultra makes this the only resolution where players might prefer High for consistency, but the benchmark data shows Ultra is technically playable.