Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2D puzzle platformer where frame rates remain high even at demanding 4K resolutions. The data confirms this pairing is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, but the RX 7700 XT’s raw throughput ensures playable and often excellent performance across all tested settings. While the CPU’s older Zen 2 architecture shows its age in synthetic benchmarks, it does not bottleneck this particular title, allowing the GPU to dominate the performance picture.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo achieves 242.2 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 85 FPS at 4K on High settings. This 65% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at the High preset indicates that the RX 7700 XT is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, with its 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth being increasingly taxed.

The scaling behavior differs significantly by settings tier. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p (242.2 FPS) to 4K (174.5 FPS) is a relatively modest 28%, suggesting the CPU and GPU have enough headroom to maintain high throughput even at 4K. Conversely, at Ultra settings, the transition from 1080p (182.1 FPS) to 4K (84.2 FPS) represents a 54% reduction, showing that the most demanding settings place substantial load on the GPU’s shading units and ROPs. The 4K Ultra result of 84.2 FPS remains perfectly playable, but it is the lowest figure recorded in the entire dataset.

The 1440p results sit comfortably between the two extremes. At Medium settings, 1440p produces 201.9 FPS versus 225.5 FPS at 1080p, a 10% penalty. This moderate scaling at mid-range settings confirms that the RX 7700 XT has ample compute resources for Inside at conventional resolutions, with the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads providing sufficient support. The game’s puzzle-platformer nature means these high frame rates translate directly into smooth, responsive gameplay.

FAQ

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate is 84.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the lowest result in the dataset but remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating the RX 7700 XT can handle this title at maximum fidelity in 4K.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. The data shows 1080p Low produces 242.2 FPS, which is the highest result across all resolutions and settings. The CPU’s 3.70 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost clocks, combined with 6 cores and 12 threads, are sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, as evidenced by the minimal scaling penalties.

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Inside?*

A: 1440p offers the best balance, with High settings producing 137.8 FPS and Ultra reaching 129.6 FPS. These results show no significant compromise compared to 1080p, while delivering higher visual fidelity than the lower resolution.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 5060?

A: The RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 30097, while the RTX 5060 scores 30109, a negligible 0% delta. In practical terms for Inside, the two GPUs are effectively identical in performance, though the RX 7700 XT offers 12 GB VRAM and a 192-bit memory bus.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide a meaningful improvement over High?

A: At 1080p, Ultra (182.1 FPS) is only 2% slower than High (185.4 FPS), while at 4K the penalty is more pronounced at 1% (84.2 vs 85 FPS). The visual gains from Ultra are minimal for this 2D title, making High the more efficient choice.

Q: Why are frame rates so high for a game released in 2016?

A: Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer with modest graphical requirements. The RX 7700 XT’s 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 244.2 GPixel/s pixel rate are massively overprovisioned for this title, resulting in frame rates that exceed 200 FPS at 1080p on Medium settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, built on the 7 nm Zen 2 architecture, provides 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost up to 4.20 GHz. Its 8 MB shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are modest by modern standards, yet they prove more than adequate for Inside. The game’s 2D nature means it rarely stresses multi-threaded workloads, evidenced by the CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 4863 and single-thread score of 726.

The benchmark data positions this CPU in the 75th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17489. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482 (0% delta), while the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17475 (0.1% delta). These near-identical scores indicate the 4600G is competitive with contemporary mid-range parts, though its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 and single-core score of 1919 show it trails modern architectures in raw compute.

In Inside, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low (242.2 FPS) and 1440p Low (215 FPS) demonstrate that the 4600G can sustain high instruction throughput without becoming a limiting factor. The 3.70 GHz base clock ensures consistent performance, while the 4.20 GHz boost provides headroom for burst workloads. The 65 W TDP and active production status make it a reliable pairing for this title, though users should note its DDR4 memory support and PCIe Gen 3 interface.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 1671 tested CPU-GPU combinations in our database, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 4600G and RX 7700 XT achieves rank 879. This places it in the 53rd percentile of all combos, a middling result that reflects the CPU’s older architecture rather than any deficiency in the GPU. The rank is heavily influenced by the CPU’s benchmark scores, which lag behind newer parts despite the GPU’s strong showing.

The RX 7700 XT’s individual performance is exceptional, with a percentile rank of 73 against all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 30097. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, scores 30109 (0% delta), confirming the GPU is a top-tier component. However, the CPU’s 75th percentile ranking drags the overall combo down. The discrepancy between the GPU’s high standing and the CPU’s mid-tier position explains why this combo ranks where it does.

For Inside, this ranking is somewhat misleading. The game’s modest requirements mean the combo performs far better than its overall rank suggests, with 4K Ultra achieving 84.2 FPS. The rank reflects general-purpose compute performance across many workloads, not this specific title. In a 2D puzzle platformer, the combo punches well above its weight class, delivering playable frame rates even at the most demanding settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the high frame rates observed. Built on the 5 nm RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, it features 3456 shading units, 216 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. Its boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz drive compute performance, with FP32 throughput rated at 35.17 TFLOPS. The 12 GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is ample for Inside’s relatively simple textures.

The GPU’s benchmark results reinforce its strength. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3316, while PassMark G3D scores 22547. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 232 and DirectX 12 score of 79 are less relevant for a game that predates these APIs, but the GPU’s Vulkan score of 132758 in Geekbench suggests strong compatibility. The RX 7700 XT sits at the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30097, placing it just behind the RTX 5060 (30109, 0% delta) and ahead of the Tesla M60 (29969, 0.4% delta).

In Inside, the GPU’s role is to render 2D scenes with minimal overhead. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (84.2) versus 1080p Ultra (182.1) shows the GPU scaling naturally with resolution. The 244.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 549.5 GTexel/s texture rate are far beyond what this game requires, ensuring no frame drops even in complex scenes. The 245 W TDP and dual-slot design are standard for this performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides twelve measured configurations, covering four resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and four settings tiers (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly high: Low produces 242.2 FPS, Medium 225.5 FPS, High 185.4 FPS, and Ultra 182.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 60 FPS, with the most significant drop occurring between Medium and High (40 FPS).

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows more differentiation. Low yields 215 FPS, Medium 201.9 FPS, High 137.8 FPS, and Ultra 129.6 FPS. The penalty for moving from Medium to High is 64 FPS, indicating that High settings impose a substantial load on the GPU’s shading units. The difference between High and Ultra is just 8 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest settings.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals the GPU’s limits. Low produces 174.5 FPS, Medium 138.4 FPS, High 85 FPS, and Ultra 84.2 FPS. The most dramatic drop occurs between Medium and High (53 FPS), while High to Ultra costs only 0.8 FPS. This pattern indicates that High settings are the inflection point for 4K performance, with further increases in quality yielding minimal visual benefit but significant computational cost.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data supports using High settings at any resolution. At 1080p, High produces 185.4 FPS, which is 3 FPS faster than Ultra and offers nearly identical visual quality for a 2D platformer. At 1440p, High yields 137.8 FPS, comfortably above 60 FPS and only 8 FPS slower than Ultra. At 4K, High achieves 85 FPS, which is just 0.8 FPS faster than Ultra but still well within playable territory.

Medium settings are the optimal choice for maximum frame rates without sacrificing visual clarity. At 1080p, Medium delivers 225.5 FPS, a 21% improvement over High. At 1440p, Medium hits 201.9 FPS, a 46% gain over High. At 4K, Medium reaches 138.4 FPS, a 63% improvement over High. These substantial gains come with minimal visual impact given the game’s art style.

Low settings are only recommended for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate displays. At 1080p, Low produces 242.2 FPS, and at 1440p it reaches 215 FPS. However, the visual downgrade may detract from the game’s atmospheric presentation. Ultra settings are not recommended, as the data shows they provide no meaningful frame rate advantage over High (the largest difference is 3 FPS at 1080p) while potentially increasing GPU load unnecessarily. For most players, High at 1440p or 4K offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance.