Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The data shows this pairing is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but provides a fluid experience across all tested settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, comparing it to the nearest rival components and examining the balance between the CPU and GPU workloads.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 268 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the game is highly optimized and the hardware is more than capable of running it at extreme speeds.

Q: How does the combo's ranking in this game compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1851 out of 2887 total tested combinations. This places it in the 36th percentile of all tested combos in the database for this specific game.

Q: Does the CPU outperform its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018. This is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945) and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938), but 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093).

Q: What is the performance difference between the GPU and its closest competitor?

A: The Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083. This is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019), but 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (17208).

Q: Is there a significant frame rate drop between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: Yes, the average frame rate drops from 147 FPS at 1920x1080 to 67 FPS at 3840x2160 at High settings. This represents a 54.4% reduction in performance, indicating a strong GPU bottleneck at the higher resolution.

Q: What is the only settings preset that provides minimum and maximum frame rate data?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with complete data. At 1920x1080, it shows a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 271 FPS. At 2560x1440, it shows a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 195 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it shows a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The data reveals a clear hierarchy in performance across the four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 268 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 236 FPS of Medium and the 147 FPS of High. The Ultra preset provides an average of 140 FPS, only slightly lower than High. The frame rate differences between presets are substantial, suggesting that the game's visual options have a major impact on GPU load.

Given the extremely high frame rates even at the highest settings, the choice of preset depends on the user's display capabilities. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset, with an average of 140 FPS, exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The data suggests that for users with 144Hz displays, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, providing an average of 236 FPS while presumably offering a significant visual upgrade over Low.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 106 FPS, which is still very smooth for most gaming scenarios. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 101 FPS, which is a marginal difference. The Low preset here achieves 212 FPS, which is an excellent option for competitive play or for users with very high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides a balanced 170 FPS, making it a strong recommendation for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the performance landscape changes. The High preset yields 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but may not be ideal for all users. The Medium preset provides a more comfortable 107 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 133 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, dropping to 63 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset appears to be the best balance of performance and visual fidelity, as it maintains an average above 100 FPS while offering improved quality over Low.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable pattern of GPU-bound behavior. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 147 FPS at 1920x1080 to 106 FPS at 2560x1440, a 27.9% decrease. Moving to 3840x2160, it drops further to 67 FPS, a 54.4% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the rendering resolution is the primary limiting factor at these settings.

The scaling at Low settings is even more dramatic. The 1920x1080 result of 268 FPS drops to 212 FPS at 2560x1440, a 20.9% decrease. At 3840x2160, it falls to 133 FPS, which is a 50.4% decrease from the 1080p figure. This pattern shows that even with reduced graphical complexity, the GPU workload increases significantly with resolution, confirming that the Radeon RX 7600 XT is the bottleneck in this configuration.

The Medium and Ultra presets follow the same trend. At Medium, the frame rate drops from 236 FPS at 1080p to 170 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 107 FPS at 4K. At Ultra, the numbers are 140 FPS, 101 FPS, and 63 FPS respectively. The consistent and large percentage drops across all settings strongly suggest that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this game. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would show less variation with resolution changes, as the CPU workload remains relatively constant regardless of pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1851 out of 2887 tested combinations places it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking is specific to Inside and reflects the overall performance of this particular CPU and GPU pairing in this game. While the absolute frame rates are very high, the rank indicates that many other tested combinations achieve even higher performance in this title.

This ranking is likely influenced by the game's age and low system requirements. Inside, released in 2016, is not a demanding title by modern standards. As a result, many mid-range and high-end combinations will achieve extremely high frame rates. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D and RX 7600 XT combo is certainly capable, but it does not top the charts in this particular game.

The CPU's general benchmark percentile of 85 (vs all CPUs) and the GPU's percentile of 60 (vs all GPUs) suggest that the processor is a stronger component relative to its peers than the graphics card. However, in Inside, the GPU is the primary performance driver, as evidenced by the resolution scaling. The rank of 1851 indicates that while this combo is fast, there are many other systems that can handle this game with even more headroom.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is a key component in this configuration, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This generous memory capacity is far beyond what Inside requires, ensuring that memory capacity is never a limiting factor in this game. The GPU's clocks are listed at a base of 1980 MHz, a game clock of 2470 MHz, and a boost clock of 2755 MHz.

The GPU's direct relevance to the game results is clear from the performance scaling. As the resolution increases, the frame rate drops proportionally, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 but 0.3% higher than the GTX 690. This places it in the 60th percentile of all GPUs.

In Inside, the GPU's raw throughput is what determines the high frame rates. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 268 FPS. This high score is a direct result of the GPU's ability to process the simple geometry and effects of the game quickly. The texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s and the pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s provide ample bandwidth for this title. The GPU's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs are more than sufficient to handle the game's rendering demands at all tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 268 FPS. The Medium preset averages 236 FPS, with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 271 FPS. The High preset drops to 147 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 140 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is relatively small, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not particularly taxing.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 212 FPS. The Medium preset averages 170 FPS, with a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 195 FPS. The High preset delivers 106 FPS, and the Ultra preset is close behind at 101 FPS. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, but all presets remain playable. The Ultra preset is the only one that dips below the 100 FPS mark, but it remains smooth.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset still manages an average of 133 FPS. The Medium preset provides a solid 107 FPS, with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS. The High preset averages 67 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS standard. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, averaging 63 FPS. The data shows that the Medium preset is the optimal choice for 4K gaming, as it offers more than 40 FPS over the High preset while only slightly compromising visual quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The CPU features a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a hallmark of the X3D series. Its average benchmark score is 37018, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and it has a TDP of 105 W.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The performance scaling with resolution strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain constant across different resolutions, as the CPU workload is largely independent of resolution. The data shows a clear and significant drop in FPS as resolution increases, which points to the GPU being saturated.

The CPU's high benchmark score relative to its rivals suggests it is more than capable of feeding the GPU with data. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, has a score of 37093, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i9-12900T has a score of 37112, which is 0.3% higher. These small differences are unlikely to have a noticeable impact on Inside's frame rates, as the game is not CPU-intensive. The 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game's logic and physics, and the high boost clock ensures snappy responsiveness. The CPU is not the star of the show here, but it provides a stable foundation for the GPU to deliver its performance.