Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers exceptional performance in the puzzle platformer Inside, with measured frame rates that consistently exceed high refresh rate thresholds across all tested resolutions and settings. The data indicates a pairing where the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling, while the CPU’s substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache ensures the system remains fluid even at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the combo’s standing among 2,887 tested configurations, and provides actionable settings guidance based strictly on the benchmark data.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested configurations for Inside?*

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 1,230 out of 2,887 tested combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all pairings, indicating that while it is not at the absolute top, it delivers performance that surpasses a significant majority of systems tested for this game.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck performance in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor, particularly at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 268 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 83 FPS. This 185 FPS difference demonstrates that the Radeon RX 7700 XT’s rendering workload scales heavily with resolution, whereas the Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s six cores and 12 threads provide sufficient headroom to avoid becoming the primary constraint.

Q: What is the performance delta between the CPU and its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s average benchmark score is 37,018. This places it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36,945) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36,938), and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37,093). The Core i9-12900T scores 37,112, which is 0.3% higher.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest competitors in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 XT’s average benchmark score is 22,549. It sits 0.5% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (22,435) and 1.7% above the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (22,170). It trails the RTX 4060 Mobile by 0.8% (22,729) and the RTX 2080 by 1.5% (22,895).

Q: What is the highest measured average FPS for this combo?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 268 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only settings/resolution pairing in the data that exceeds 260 FPS, showcasing the system’s capability for extremely high refresh rate gaming at 1080p.

Q: What is the lowest measured FPS for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 83 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that falls below the 87 FPS seen at 4K High, indicating that the Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario tested.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the central component determining frame rates in Inside for this combo. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the game's art style and asset streaming requirements at all tested resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz allow it to drive the measured frame rates, with the base clock of 1435 MHz serving as the guaranteed floor under sustained loads.

The data shows a clear relationship between GPU workload and FPS. At 1080p with Low settings, the RX 7700 XT delivers 268 FPS, indicating it is not fully saturated. However, as resolution increases to 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 83 FPS, showing the GPU's shading units (3,456) and ray accelerators (54) are being pushed harder. The 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is sufficient for the game’s physics-based puzzles, but the pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s becomes a factor at 4K, where the GPU must fill over 8 million pixels per frame.

The GPU’s synthetic scores corroborate its role. Its PassMark G3D score of 22,547 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 138,383 indicate strong general compute performance. The Vulkan score of 46,443 is relevant for API-level efficiency, though Inside is not typically associated with heavy API overhead. The GPU’s 96 ROPs are crucial for the final pixel output, and the data suggests that at 4K Ultra, these ROPs are the limiting factor, capping performance at 83 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, confirming that the RX 7700 XT is the scaling bottleneck. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 18-27% depending on settings. For example, at High settings, the frame rate falls from 193 FPS at 1080p to 139 FPS at 1440p, a 54 FPS reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe: at High settings, FPS falls from 139 to 87, a 52 FPS decline.

This scaling behavior indicates a roughly linear relationship between pixel count and frame time, typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The 1080p Low result of 268 FPS sits well above the 1440p Low result of 240 FPS, and both are far above the 4K Low result of 175 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (268 FPS) and Ultra (184 FPS) is 84 FPS. At 4K, the same comparison yields a 92 FPS difference (175 vs. 83), showing that the Ultra preset’s additional effects tax the GPU more heavily at higher pixel counts.

The CPU’s role in this scaling is minimal. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s 96 MB of L3 cache and 6 cores / 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, where the 268 FPS result shows no CPU-induced ceiling. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect the 1080p and 1440p Low results to be closer together, as the GPU would have spare capacity. Instead, the data shows a steady decline, reinforcing that the RX 7700 XT’s fill rate and shading capacity are the primary determinants of performance across resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and RX 7700 XT achieves a rank of 1,230 out of 2,887 tested combos for Inside. This percentile placement, roughly in the 57th percentile of all systems, indicates that the pairing is competitive but not top-tier. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU’s strong synthetic scores and the GPU’s mid-range performance. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all processors is offset by the GPU’s 67th percentile standing, resulting in a combo that sits above the median but below the elite configurations.

Contextualizing the rank with the measured FPS data, the combo’s performance is more than adequate for the game’s demands. A rank of 1,230 suggests that many systems with higher-end GPUs (e.g., RTX 4080-class or above) will outperform it, but the actual frame rates show this combo never drops below 83 FPS in any tested scenario. The deltaPct values for the CPU’s nearest rivals (all within 0.3%) and the GPU’s nearest rivals (all within 1.7%) indicate that small synthetic benchmark differences do not translate to meaningful FPS changes in Inside. For instance, the 1.5% gap between the RX 7700 XT and the RTX 2080 might yield a few extra frames per second, but it would not change the qualitative experience.

The data also shows that the combo’s rank is likely influenced by the CPU’s strong multithreaded performance (PassMark multithread score of 20,363) and the GPU’s compute capabilities. However, for a game like Inside, which relies on moderate graphical effects and simple physics, the rank reflects a system that is well-balanced but not optimized for extreme frame rates that would push it into the top 10% of combos.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across 12 distinct configurations (3 resolutions × 4 settings). At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates: Low averages 268 FPS, Medium averages 247 FPS (with a minimum of 210 and maximum of 285), High averages 193 FPS, and Ultra averages 184 FPS. The 1080p results show that even at Ultra settings, the combo exceeds 180 FPS, making it suitable for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the GPU’s increased workload. Low averages 240 FPS, Medium averages 222 FPS (min 188, max 255), High averages 139 FPS, and Ultra averages 132 FPS. The 1440p High result of 139 FPS is notably lower than the 1080p High result of 193 FPS, a 54 FPS drop that highlights the pixel count impact. The Medium preset at 1440p (222 FPS) still provides excellent smoothness, while Ultra (132 FPS) remains above the 120 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the combo shows its limits. Low averages 175 FPS, Medium averages 140 FPS (min 119, max 161), High averages 87 FPS, and Ultra averages 83 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below 85 FPS, indicating that this is the most demanding setting for the RX 7700 XT. The 4K Medium result of 140 FPS is respectable, but the drop from Low (175 FPS) to High (87 FPS) shows that the Ultra/High presets at 4K impose a significant performance penalty.

The minimum FPS data is only available for the Medium preset at each resolution: 210 FPS at 1080p, 188 FPS at 1440p, and 119 FPS at 4K. These minimums suggest that even in demanding scenes, the system maintains smooth frame delivery, with the 4K Medium minimum of 119 FPS staying above the 100 FPS mark. Maximum FPS values (285 at 1080p, 255 at 1440p, 161 at 4K) indicate headroom in less intense scenes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings balance depends on the target display refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset (184 FPS) is the best choice for maximizing visual quality while still delivering frame rates well above 144Hz. If the display supports 240Hz or higher, the High preset (193 FPS) offers a slight FPS advantage, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is minimal for this game’s art style. The Medium preset (247 FPS) is unnecessary unless targeting 240Hz, and Low (268 FPS) offers no tangible benefit over Medium.

For 1440p displays, the Medium preset (222 FPS) is the sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming, providing a substantial FPS boost over High (139 FPS) while maintaining a visually acceptable experience. The High preset (139 FPS) is suitable for 120Hz or 144Hz displays, but the Medium preset’s 222 FPS average provides a more comfortable margin for frame time consistency, as evidenced by its 188 FPS minimum. The Ultra preset (132 FPS) is viable for 120Hz displays, but the 90 FPS gap between Medium and Ultra suggests that the extra visual effects are not worth the performance cost.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset (140 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it delivers smooth performance with a 119 FPS minimum. The Low preset (175 FPS) offers higher frame rates but may compromise the game’s atmospheric lighting and shadow quality. The High (87 FPS) and Ultra (83 FPS) presets are only suitable for 60Hz displays, but the 4K Medium result of 140 FPS makes it the clear pick for any 4K monitor with a refresh rate above 60Hz. The data shows that Medium at 4K provides more than double the frame rate of Ultra, making it the most balanced configuration in the entire dataset.