Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers an exceptionally strong experience in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows this pairing is not merely playable but overwhelmingly capable, with the GPU providing ample horsepower to push very high frame rates even at 4K resolution. Across all tested settings and resolutions, the average frame rate never drops below 83 FPS, indicating a smooth and responsive experience throughout. This analysis breaks down the specific performance metrics, component roles, and how this combo ranks against other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 193.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 140 FPS, with a minimum of 119 FPS and a maximum of 161 FPS.

*Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combination in Inside?*

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 83 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V's score of 20454.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other tested GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a percentile score of 67, meaning it outperforms 67% of all tested GPUs in the database.

Q: Is the 12 GB of VRAM on the RX 7700 XT a limiting factor in this game?

A: No. Given that the lowest average frame rate is 83 FPS at 4K Ultra, the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for Inside's demands.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the undisputed performance driver in this configuration for Inside. Its high memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory ensure that texture streaming and asset loading are never bottlenecks. The GPU's 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power provides a massive surplus of shading capability for a game of this era. The boost clock of 2544 MHz, with a game clock of 2171 MHz, allows the card to sustain high throughput, which is reflected in the benchmark results. For instance, the jump from 1440p High (139 FPS) to 4K High (87 FPS) shows a 52 FPS drop, which is a clear indication that the rendering load is scaling with resolution and the GPU is the primary component handling the increased pixel count.

The GPU's performance relative to its peers further solidifies its role. Its average benchmark score of 22549 places it 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile and 1.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile by 0.8% and the RTX 2080 by 1.5%, but these deltas are negligible. In practical terms for Inside, this level of performance means the RX 7700 XT is never the limiting factor at standard refresh rates. The data suggests that even at the most demanding settings tested (4K Ultra, 83 FPS), the GPU still has headroom, as the frame rate remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. This points to a GPU that is overqualified for the task, delivering a high-refresh-rate experience even at 4K resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a typical GPU-bound workload. Moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows a consistent and predictable decline in frame rates, which is the signature of a graphics card being pushed harder as the pixel count increases. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 193 FPS at 1080p to 139 FPS at 1440p (a 54 FPS drop), and then to 87 FPS at 4K (a further 52 FPS drop). This linear degradation indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being utilized more heavily at higher resolutions.

The trend is similar at Medium settings, where the average frame rate goes from 275 FPS at 1080p to 222 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 140 FPS at 4K. The difference between 1440p and 4K is an 82 FPS drop, which is more pronounced than the 53 FPS drop between 1080p and 1440p. This widening gap at 4K is expected, as the pixel count increases by 2.25x from 1440p to 4K, versus a 1.78x increase from 1080p to 1440p. The data confirms that the limiting component at higher resolutions is the GPU, as the CPU's role remains constant while the frame rate scales inversely with resolution.

Even at the lowest tested quality preset (Low), the pattern holds, with 298 FPS at 1080p, 267 FPS at 1440p, and 175 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 4K Low setting (175 FPS) still outperforms the 1080p Ultra setting (184 FPS) demonstrates that the GPU is so powerful that resolution is a more significant factor than the quality preset. This suggests that users can prioritize resolution for visual clarity without sacrificing a high frame rate, as even the 4K Ultra setting provides a fluid 83 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Inside, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT holds a strong position. The combo rank is 1451 out of 3716 total tested combinations, placing it in the top 39% of all configurations. This ranking confirms the balanced performance of the two components, as neither significantly bottlenecks the other in this specific game.

The rank is particularly impressive considering the age of the game and the high-end nature of the GPU. A top-40% ranking means that a majority of tested combos (2265 of them) perform worse than this setup. The high frame rates achieved across all settings and resolutions support this ranking. For example, achieving 184 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 87 FPS at 4K High is a level of performance that would likely place this combo ahead of many systems with older or lower-tier components. The data indicates that this is a high-performing combination that delivers a top-tier experience in Inside, making it a reliable choice for achieving maximum frame rates at any resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 plays a supporting but crucial role in this configuration, ensuring the GPU is fed with data. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it offers robust multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and single-core score of 2584 show a strong balance for gaming workloads. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce latency, which is beneficial for game logic and physics. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz allows for snappy single-threaded performance, which is often the most critical factor in game simulation.

In the context of Inside, which is a Puzzle Platformer, the CPU load is moderate. The frame rates achieved, such as 298 FPS at 1080p Low, suggest that the CPU is fully capable of handling the game's processing demands without becoming a bottleneck. When comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600's average benchmark score of 20468 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (20454, a 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20425, a 0.2% delta). This indicates that the CPU's performance is on par with modern mid-range processors, ensuring that it will not hold back the RX 7700 XT in this title. The CPU's 74th percentile ranking among all tested CPUs further confirms that it is a competent gaming processor, capable of supporting the high frame rates delivered by the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across all settings:

• Low: 298 FPS average
• Medium: 275 FPS average, with a minimum of 234 FPS and a maximum of 317 FPS
• High: 193 FPS average
• Ultra: 184 FPS average

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high, comfortably above 130 FPS even at the most demanding preset:

• Low: 267 FPS average
• Medium: 222 FPS average, with a minimum of 189 FPS and a maximum of 256 FPS
• High: 139 FPS average
• Ultra: 132 FPS average

At 3840x2160, the combo still delivers a playable and often excellent experience:

• Low: 175 FPS average
• Medium: 140 FPS average, with a minimum of 119 FPS and a maximum of 161 FPS
• High: 87 FPS average
• Ultra: 83 FPS average

The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings is relatively consistent, with an approximate 100 FPS difference at 1080p, a 135 FPS difference at 1440p, and a 92 FPS difference at 4K. This suggests that the quality presets have a significant impact on the GPU load, but the hardware is powerful enough to absorb the difference. The minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at all resolutions (234 FPS at 1080p, 189 FPS at 1440p, and 119 FPS at 4K) indicates that frame pacing is consistent and there are no severe drops, ensuring a smooth visual experience. This combination is clearly built for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it can push well beyond 144 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, and remains above 60 FPS at 4K with all settings.