Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a performance profile in Inside that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the data showing a clear transition from a CPU-limited state at 1080p to a GPU-limited state at 4K. The measured frame rates across the three resolutions and four settings tiers provide a complete picture of where this combination excels and where it begins to strain, offering a methodical look at how the hardware scales with workload.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a predictable yet significant drop in performance, characteristic of a game that is increasingly reliant on pixel throughput as resolution climbs. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 177 FPS at 1080p to 127 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 80 FPS at 4K. This represents a 28% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 37% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the computational load on the Radeon RX 7700 increases substantially with each pixel count.

Looking at the Low preset, the scaling is even more dramatic in absolute terms. The average frame rate starts at 243 FPS at 1080p, drops to 217 FPS at 1440p, and then falls sharply to 160 FPS at 4K. The 57 FPS difference between 1440p and 4K at Low settings indicates that even with reduced graphical fidelity, the GPU is still heavily taxed by the 4K resolution. This is a notable observation because the Low preset minimizes shading and texture work, which should theoretically reduce GPU load, yet the resolution penalty remains substantial.

The Medium preset provides the most complete dataset, including minimum and maximum frame rates, which allows for a more nuanced analysis of scaling behavior. At 1080p, the Medium preset averages 224 FPS with a minimum of 190 FPS and a maximum of 258 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 201 FPS with a minimum of 171 FPS and a maximum of 231 FPS. At 4K, the average falls to 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. The frame time consistency, as indicated by the min-max range, remains relatively stable across resolutions, suggesting that the Ryzen 5 4600G is able to feed the GPU adequately even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead typically becomes more pronounced.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest absolute decline, moving from 168 FPS at 1080p to 121 FPS at 1440p and 76 FPS at 4K. This 92 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings is the largest across all presets, underscoring that the highest fidelity settings impose the greatest burden on the Radeon RX 7700. The data indicates that this combo is clearly GPU-bound at 4K across all settings, while at 1080p, the relatively small differences between presets—177 FPS at High versus 168 FPS at Ultra—suggest that the CPU may be introducing a minor bottleneck at the lowest resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all three resolutions, providing a strong combination of visual quality and performance headroom. At 1080p, the Medium preset achieves 224 FPS average, which is only 19 FPS lower than the Low preset but delivers significantly better visual fidelity. The minimum frame rate of 190 FPS at 1080p ensures that even during complex scenes, the experience remains fluid and well above the typical 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 1440p, the Medium preset stands out as the optimal choice, delivering 201 FPS average with a minimum of 171 FPS. This is particularly impressive given that the High preset drops to 127 FPS average at the same resolution. The 74 FPS gap between Medium and High at 1440p suggests that the Medium preset is hitting a sweet spot where the GPU is efficiently utilized without overburdening the rendering pipeline. The maximum frame rate of 231 FPS at this setting indicates that there is still considerable headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the only viable option for maintaining high frame rates, with an average of 128 FPS and a minimum of 108 FPS. The Low preset at 4K achieves 160 FPS average, but the visual compromise is substantial. The High preset at 4K drops to 80 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 76 FPS average, both of which are below the 108 FPS minimum observed at Medium settings. Therefore, the data strongly supports Medium as the recommended preset for this game, particularly for users who prioritize consistent frame rates over maximum graphical detail.

The Ultra preset, while technically playable at 1080p with 168 FPS average, shows diminishing returns compared to Medium. The 56 FPS difference between Ultra and Medium at 1080p does not justify the additional GPU load, especially when considering that the Ultra preset at 1440p (121 FPS) and 4K (76 FPS) approaches the limits of playability. The benchmark results indicate that the optimal experience is achieved by selecting Medium settings, which maintains average frame rates above 200 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, and above 120 FPS at 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 plays a central role in determining the performance envelope of this combo, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit memory bus providing ample bandwidth for the game’s textures and geometry. The GPU’s boost clock of 2459 MHz, combined with a game clock of 2041 MHz, allows it to maintain high throughput in Inside, a game that is not particularly demanding on rasterization but still benefits from the GPU’s raw compute capabilities. The 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth is more than sufficient for the 1080p and 1440p resolutions, and even at 4K, the data shows that the GPU is capable of delivering over 100 FPS at Medium settings.

The GPU’s benchmark scores provide context for its relative performance. The PassMark G3D score of 20974 places it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, indicating that it is a mid-to-upper range part. Its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon R9 370X with an average score of 15862, are within 1.7% of its performance, suggesting that the RX 7700 is positioned in a competitive performance bracket. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 106028 further reinforces its compute capability, which translates well to the shading and post-processing effects used in Inside.

The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is notably generous for a game released in 2016, and the benchmark data suggests that this headroom is not fully utilized at any of the tested settings. The fact that the Ultra preset at 4K still achieves 76 FPS average indicates that the GPU is not running out of memory, but rather is limited by its shader throughput and pixel fill rate. The pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s are the key specifications that govern performance at higher resolutions, and the scaling data confirms that these are the primary constraints when moving from 1440p to 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1517 out of 2887 tested combinations places this pairing in the middle of the performance distribution for Inside. This rank, which represents the 52.5th percentile, indicates that while the combo is capable of delivering high frame rates, there are many other CPU-GPU pairings that outperform it. The rank is likely influenced by the CPU’s relatively modest single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 726 and Geekbench single-core score of 1460, which may limit performance in scenarios where the game’s logic is not fully parallelized.

The GPU’s percentile rank of 58th among all GPUs, coupled with the CPU’s percentile rank of 71st among all CPUs, suggests that the combo is slightly CPU-limited in overall system performance. However, the benchmark data from Inside shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, meaning that the combo rank is more reflective of the GPU’s capabilities than the CPU’s. The nearest rival combos, which are not specified for the overall rank but are available for individual components, show that the CPU is closely matched with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, with performance differences of less than 1%.

The combo’s rank at 1517 out of 2887 suggests that there is significant room for improvement by pairing the RX 7700 with a more powerful CPU. However, within the context of the tested configuration, the data shows that the combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the 4K results being acceptable but not exceptional. The rank also reflects the game’s relatively low system requirements, as even mid-range components can achieve playable frame rates, which pushes the combo lower in the rankings compared to more demanding titles.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a solid foundation for this combo, but its performance in Inside is secondary to the GPU at most settings. The CPU’s base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz are modest by modern standards, and its Zen 2 architecture, while efficient, does not offer the same per-core performance as newer designs. The benchmark scores reflect this, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a single-core score of 1919, placing it in the 71st percentile among all CPUs.

At 1080p, the CPU’s influence becomes more apparent. The difference between the Low preset (243 FPS) and Ultra preset (168 FPS) is 75 FPS, which is a larger spread than at 1440p (96 FPS difference between Low and Ultra) or 4K (84 FPS difference). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is able to keep up with the GPU’s output, but the frame rate ceiling is partially determined by the CPU’s ability to process game logic and draw calls. The PassMark single-thread score of 2653 and the 3DMark 2-thread score of 1430 indicate that the CPU’s single-thread performance is adequate but not exceptional.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, provided by dual-channel DDR4, is sufficient for the game’s requirements, but it may contribute to the slight performance plateau observed at 1080p High and Ultra settings. The 8 MB of shared L3 cache is also a factor, as Inside is a game that may benefit from larger cache sizes for storing level geometry and texture data. The CPU’s nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Intel Core i3-14100T, show that the 4600G is competitive within its class, with average benchmark scores within 0.8% of its own.

However, the data indicates that the CPU is not the primary constraint in this combo for Inside. The fact that the average frame rates at 4K are consistently lower than at 1080p across all settings confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s role is to ensure that the GPU is fed with sufficient data, and the benchmark results show that it does this effectively, with no evidence of severe frame pacing issues or stuttering, as indicated by the minimum frame rates at Medium settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 128 FPS, with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS, according to the measured data.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1517 out of 2887 tested combinations, which places it in the 52.5th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings tested in Inside.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The average frame rate difference is 75 FPS, with Low achieving 243 FPS and Ultra achieving 168 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for this game?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is more than sufficient for Inside, as the game’s maximum VRAM usage is not detailed in the data, but the performance at 4K Ultra settings (76 FPS average) suggests no memory bottleneck.

Q: Which preset provides the highest minimum frame rate at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset provides the highest minimum frame rate at 1440p, with a minimum of 171 FPS, compared to the other presets which do not have reported minimum values.

Q: How does the GPU’s performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 15852, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 370X and 1% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 9060, according to the nearest rivals data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. The Low setting achieves an average of 243 FPS, while the Medium setting averages 224 FPS with a minimum of 190 FPS and a maximum of 258 FPS. The High setting averages 177 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 168 FPS. This resolution demonstrates the combo’s capability for high-refresh-rate gaming, with all presets exceeding 160 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU’s workload increasing. The Low setting averages 217 FPS, the Medium setting averages 201 FPS with a minimum of 171 FPS and a maximum of 231 FPS, the High setting averages 127 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 121 FPS. The 80 FPS gap between Medium and High at this resolution highlights the significant impact of graphical fidelity on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop considerably, reflecting the GPU’s pixel throughput limits. The Low setting averages 160 FPS, the Medium setting averages 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS, the High setting averages 80 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 76 FPS. The data shows that Medium is the only preset that maintains an average above 100 FPS at 4K, making it the recommended choice for this resolution.