Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Inside, with the data showing that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling across resolutions. The combo ranks 1074th out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the measured frame rates indicate this pairing is more than sufficient for the game’s demands.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination reaches an average of 278 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across all tested configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 scores 20875 in the average benchmark, which is within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-12500 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE, both scoring 20897 and 20900 respectively.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT falls in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29024.

Q: Does the game run better at 1440p or 4K for this setup?

A: At High settings, the system averages 107.4 FPS at 2560x1440 versus 67.1 FPS at 3840x2160, indicating that 1440p provides a smoother experience while 4K remains playable.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The average frame rate drops from 278 FPS on Low to 142 FPS on Ultra at 1920x1080, a substantial reduction of 136 FPS that shows the impact of graphical fidelity settings.

Q: How many cores and threads does the processor offer?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT serves as the dominant performance component in this pairing, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus providing 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2055 MHz, a boost clock of 2635 MHz, and a game clock of 2410 MHz, with memory running at 2190 MHz or 17.5 Gbps effective. These specifications translate directly into the measured results, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes while keeping the CPU largely untaxed.

The 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units deliver a pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 337.3 GTexel/s. In Inside, a puzzle platformer with stylized visuals, the GPU's raw throughput is more than adequate, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 4K. The data shows that the GPU's FP32 performance of 10.79 TFLOPS is sufficient to maintain 65.6 FPS at Ultra settings in 3840x2160, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and its proximity to the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (deltaPct of 0) confirm that it sits in a competitive performance tier.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average frame rate declines from 278 FPS at 1920x1080 to 210.4 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 133.2 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 52% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is consistent with the increase in pixel count. At High settings, the same trend appears: 143.5 FPS at 1080p, 107.4 FPS at 1440p, and 67.1 FPS at 4K.

The scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads remain capable of feeding the graphics card even at lower resolutions. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 278 FPS—far beyond any display refresh rate—shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this title. Conversely, the 4K Ultra result of 65.6 FPS suggests that the GPU is working near its limits, as the 8 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus are adequate for this game's relatively modest texture requirements but still show a 76% performance drop versus 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination ranks 1074th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the 36th percentile of all system configurations. This ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both components, yet the actual gameplay results in Inside are far better than the rank might suggest. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all graphics cards indicate that both components are above average, but the combination does not break into the top tier due to the GPU's 8 GB memory capacity and the CPU's PCIe Gen 3 interface.

The nearest CPU rivals—the Intel Core i5-12500 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE—score within 0.1% of the Ryzen 5 5500, showing that the processor is competitively positioned. For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M matches the RX 6650 XT with a deltaPct of 0, while the Intel Arc A370M trails by 0.5%. These comparisons suggest that the combo's rank is more a function of the hardware tier than any specific deficiency in either component.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the pairing, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a Cezanne codename and manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The processor operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The 16 MB L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cache per core provide ample bandwidth for game logic, while the 3dmark single-thread score of 836 and multi-thread score of 5411 demonstrate balanced performance.

In Inside, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as the game's puzzle-platformer mechanics do not heavily tax processor resources. The passmark single-thread score of 3058 and the cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 indicate that the CPU can handle significant workloads, but the measured frame rates show that the GPU is the constraining factor even at 1080p. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 5386 and the 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirm that the Ryzen 5 5500 is a capable mid-range processor that does not limit performance in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 278 FPS on Low settings, 232.2 FPS on Medium, 143.5 FPS on High, and 142 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Medium to High represents a 38% performance reduction, while the difference between High and Ultra is minimal at just 1.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the averages are 210.4 FPS on Low, 171.1 FPS on Medium, 107.4 FPS on High, and 97.4 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 24% drop on Low, 26% on Medium, 25% on High, and 31% on Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the results are 133.2 FPS on Low, 107.1 FPS on Medium, 67.1 FPS on High, and 65.6 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results demonstrate that the GPU maintains playable frame rates even at the highest resolution, though the gap between Low and Ultra widens to 67.6 FPS. Across all resolutions, the transition from Low to Medium yields a consistent 20-25% reduction, while the jump from Medium to High produces a 35-40% reduction, indicating that the High preset introduces significant graphical effects that impact performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, but the specific choice depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings deliver an average of 142 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The 143.5 FPS on High is nearly identical, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds minimal visual benefit for the performance cost in this title.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 107.4 FPS provides a smooth experience, while Ultra drops to 97.4 FPS—still playable but with diminishing returns. At 3840x2160, the High preset at 67.1 FPS and Ultra at 65.6 FPS are both viable for 60 Hz displays, but the Low preset at 133.2 FPS offers headroom for higher refresh rates. Given that the data shows only a 1.5 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 1080p and a 1.5 FPS difference at 4K, the High preset is the recommended choice across all resolutions, as it provides nearly identical performance to Ultra while potentially reducing visual clutter in a game like Inside.