Inside

This PC configuration, pairing an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with an AMD Radeon RX 7600, delivers playable performance for Inside across most tested settings, with the data indicating a clear ceiling at 4K Ultra where frame rates dip below the 60 FPS threshold. The measured results show a system that scales predictably with resolution and preset changes, offering a wide range of frame rates from nearly 300 FPS at 1080p Low to just under 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptionally high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset yields an average of 283.6 FPS, while Medium reaches 224.5 FPS. High settings still deliver 140 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 133.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is never constrained by the game's rendering demands, with all presets comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold by a substantial margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain robust but show a noticeable step down from 1080p. The Low preset averages 205.9 FPS, Medium drops to 161.3 FPS, and High settles at 100 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still achieves an average of 97.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 25-30% across presets, but every setting remains well above the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. The Low preset still manages a strong 126.3 FPS average, and Medium stays playable at 104.1 FPS. High settings drop to 66.4 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS line. However, the Ultra preset falls to 58.7 FPS, marking the only configuration in the measured data that fails to clear the playability threshold. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K represents a significant 11.6% performance penalty, pushing the system just below the 60 FPS mark.

The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum frame rate values for any resolution or preset, meaning the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The spread between the lowest and highest averages across all tested configurations is substantial, ranging from 58.7 FPS at 4K Ultra to 283.6 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating the system's wide performance envelope.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, provides ample processing headroom for Inside, a puzzle platformer that does not demand extreme multi-threaded performance. The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce this, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 and a single-core score of 1930, placing it in the 87th percentile among all CPUs. The PassMark multi-thread score of 34470 and single-thread score of 4063 further indicate that the processor is unlikely to be a bottleneck in this title.

The Radeon RX 7600, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with 2048 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, becomes the primary performance determinant as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are more than sufficient, and the frame rates suggest the CPU or game engine limits are being approached at Low and Medium presets. The scaling from 1080p Low at 283.6 FPS to 1440p Low at 205.9 FPS shows a 27.4% reduction, which aligns with the increased pixel count.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to exert more influence, though the system still delivers high frame rates. The transition from 1440p High at 100 FPS to 4K High at 66.4 FPS represents a 33.6% performance drop, closely matching the pixel count increase from 3.7 million to 8.3 million pixels. This indicates that at High settings and above, the RX 7600 is the limiting factor, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom.

The 4K results reveal the GPU's constraints most clearly. The RX 7600, which sits in the 57th percentile among all GPUs, cannot maintain 60 FPS at Ultra settings in 4K, delivering 58.7 FPS. The fact that the Low preset at 4K still achieves 126.3 FPS demonstrates that the GPU is fully utilized, and the CPU is not impeding performance even at lower graphical loads. The gap between 4K Low and 4K Ultra is 67.6 FPS, a 53.5% reduction, highlighting the GPU's sensitivity to preset changes at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 7700's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 with a score of 40048 and a delta of 0.1%, indicating near-identical performance. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, which is 0.2% higher than the 7700, while the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, representing a 0.6% advantage. These processors would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Inside, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at the tested settings.

For the Radeon RX 7600, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM with an average score of 15199, which is 0.2% lower than the RX 7600's 15171. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082, 0.6% lower, while the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063, 0.7% lower. These GPUs would produce frame rates within a narrow band of the RX 7600's results, meaning users with any of these alternatives would see nearly identical performance in Inside, with differences of less than 1% in average frame rates.

The combination of the Ryzen 7 7700 with any of these rival GPUs would yield very similar results to the tested configuration, as the CPU's performance advantage over its rivals is negligible in this game. Conversely, pairing the RX 7600 with a slightly faster or slower CPU would not meaningfully change the measured frame rates, since the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

The measured data clearly indicates that this PC can run Inside successfully at most tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—achieve average frame rates well above 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 133.1 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution also passes the 60 FPS threshold across all presets, with Ultra averaging 97.4 FPS and High at 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable at Low, Medium, and High settings, with averages of 126.3, 104.1, and 66.4 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset at 4K fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 58.7 FPS, which falls just below the playability threshold. The verdict data confirms this, listing High as the best playable setting at 4K with an average of 66.4 FPS, while Low and Medium are also marked as playable.

The system's overall ranking in the benchmark database places it at 2499 out of 3716 tested combinations, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it sits comfortably within the range of systems capable of running this game smoothly. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this PC delivers excellent performance with headroom for high refresh rate displays. At 4K, users should stick to High settings or lower to maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 4K the system achieves 66.4 FPS on High settings, 104.1 FPS on Medium, and 126.3 FPS on Low. However, the Ultra preset drops to 58.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 97.4 FPS, making it the highest quality preset that remains well above 60 FPS. High settings deliver 100 FPS, while Medium and Low reach 161.3 and 205.9 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its nearest rival processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40081, while its closest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048 (0.1% difference) and the Intel Core 5 221E at 40144 (0.2% difference). These processors would perform nearly identically in Inside.

Q: Is the Radeon RX 7600 the limiting factor in this system?

A: At 4K resolution, yes. The GPU's performance drops from 104.1 FPS at Medium to 58.7 FPS at Ultra, indicating it is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p and 1440p, the system appears balanced, with the CPU providing adequate headroom.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average at 1920x1080 with High settings is 140 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for most displays.

Q: Does the system meet the 60 FPS requirement for Ultra settings at any resolution?

A: Yes, at both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves averages of 133.1 and 97.4 FPS respectively. Only at 3840x2160 does Ultra fall short, with 58.7 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 2499 out of 3716 tested configurations for Inside, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning, as the RX 7600 sits in the 57th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 15171. The CPU, by contrast, ranks higher in the 87th percentile with an average score of 40081, but its influence on this game's performance is secondary to the GPU.

The ranking indicates that while this system is not among the top performers for Inside, it still provides a playable experience across the majority of tested settings. The 1217 configurations ranked below this combo would likely struggle more with the game's demands, particularly at higher resolutions. The data shows that the system's performance is consistent with its component positioning, offering solid frame rates at mainstream resolutions and settings without reaching the extremes of high-end configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 133.1 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while leaving substantial performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the best choice, delivering 97.4 FPS on average. This configuration offers the full visual experience while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, High settings are the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 66.4 FPS. The next step down, Medium, delivers 104.1 FPS for users who prefer additional headroom, while Ultra at 58.7 FPS falls just short of the playability threshold.