Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a masterclass in high-refresh-rate gaming for Inside, with the data showing that the Radeon RX 7700 GPU is the dominant force across all tested resolutions and settings. The measured frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from a 76 FPS average at 4K Ultra to a staggering 306 FPS average at 1080p Low, making the experience fluid and responsive regardless of configuration. The pairing exhibits a clear performance hierarchy where the GPU shoulders the primary load, and the CPU, while competent, rarely becomes the limiting factor, even at lower resolutions where frame rates reach their apex.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a textbook GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p High, the system produces an average of 177 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 127 FPS, a 28% reduction, which directly reflects the increased pixel count demanding more from the GPU. At 4K High, the average falls further to 80 FPS, representing a 55% decrease from the 1080p figure and a 37% decrease from the 1440p result. This steep decline with each resolution step is a clear indicator that the AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the performance arbiter; the workload scales directly with the rendering resolution, leaving the CPU with ample headroom.

The trend persists across all settings. At Low settings, the system achieves 306 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 254 FPS at 1440p (a 17% decrease) and then to 160 FPS at 4K (a 48% decrease from 1440p). The percentage drops are less severe at Low settings than at High, but the absolute frame rates remain extremely high, suggesting that even when the GPU is less stressed, the CPU is not creating a bottleneck that would flatten the scaling curve. The data indicates that Inside is heavily reliant on the graphics processor, with resolution being the primary variable that dictates performance.

At Medium settings, the measured minimum and maximum frame rates provide additional insight. At 4K Medium, the average is 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average climbs to 203 FPS, with a minimum of 173 and a maximum of 234. At 1080p Medium, the figures reach an average of 282 FPS, with a minimum of 240 and a maximum of 325. The consistency of these frames, with minimums staying well above 100 FPS even at 4K, reinforces that the GPU is delivering stable performance without severe frame-time spikes that would be more apparent if the CPU were struggling to keep up.

The implication for the limiting component is unambiguous. The GPU's rendering throughput is the sole constraint on performance. For a puzzle platformer, this is an ideal scenario, as the visual experience is smooth and the hardware is never held back by processing limitations. The 16 GB of VRAM on the RX 7700 is also a factor, ensuring that even at 4K Ultra, memory capacity is not a hindrance, allowing the GPU to focus purely on shader and pixel work. The data shows no evidence of a CPU-related plateau; the frame rates scale with resolution in a way that is characteristic of a system where the graphics card is doing the heavy lifting.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a supporting role in this configuration, and the benchmark data suggests it is more than sufficient for the demands of Inside. The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and a single-core score of 2438, indicate a capable processor, but its percentile ranking of 74 places it in the upper-middle tier. In a game like Inside, which is not typically known for heavy multi-threaded workloads, the 5600GT's single-thread performance is adequate to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, its performance is tightly clustered. The Intel Core i5-12490F has an average score of 20802, which is a negligible 0.3% higher than the 5600GT's average of 20733. Similarly, the Intel Xeon 6325P and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U are within 0.4% of the 5600GT's score. This indicates that the 5600GT is competitive with a broad range of processors, and for a game that is graphically intensive, this level of CPU performance is unlikely to create a bottleneck.

The boost clock of 4.60 GHz is a key asset for gaming. While the base clock is 3.60 GHz, the ability to turbo up to 4.60 GHz on lightly-threaded tasks ensures that the CPU can respond quickly to the demands of the game's main thread. In scenarios like 1080p Low, where the GPU has an easier time and frame rates soar to 306 FPS, the CPU must be able to process the game's simulation and issue rendering commands fast enough to keep up. The fact that the frame rate continues to climb from 254 FPS at 1440p Low to 306 FPS at 1080p Low suggests that the CPU is keeping pace; if it were a bottleneck, the frame rates at 1080p would plateau or even decrease as the CPU reached its limit.

The 16 MB of L3 cache is a moderate amount for a modern CPU, but it proves sufficient for this title. The benchmark results show no signs of the CPU struggling to maintain performance, as the frame rate scaling is smooth and predictable. The Zen 3 architecture, built on the 7 nm process, provides solid instructions-per-clock performance. In the context of Inside, the Ryzen 5 5600GT's role is to provide a stable foundation, and the data confirms it does so without introducing any noticeable frame rate penalties. The CPU is not the star of the show, but it is a reliable workhorse that allows the GPU to demonstrate its full potential.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K resolution smoothly?*

A: Yes, the data shows that at 4K Medium settings, the system achieves an average frame rate of 128 FPS, with a minimum of 108 FPS. Even at the demanding 4K Ultra preset, the average is 76 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium preset provides a significantly higher frame rate headroom.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this configuration can achieve?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 306 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the system can easily support 240Hz or even 300Hz monitors at 1080p for this game.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for performance in Inside?*

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates scale significantly with resolution changes (e.g., 177 FPS at 1080p High vs. 80 FPS at 4K High), which is a characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to its direct competitors in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, scores an average of 20802, which is only 0.3% higher. Other rivals like the Intel Xeon 6325P and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U are also within a 0.4% margin, showing very similar overall performance.

Q: Are frame rates stable, or are there major drops?

A: The data for Medium settings shows consistent performance. At 4K Medium, the average is 128 FPS with a 108 FPS minimum. At 1440p Medium, the average is 203 FPS with a 173 FPS minimum. This suggests stable frame delivery without severe dips.

Q: What kind of performance uplift does lowering settings from Ultra to Low provide?

A: Lowering settings from Ultra to Low provides a substantial performance boost. At 1080p, the average frame rate jumps from 168 FPS on Ultra to 306 FPS on Low, an increase of 138 FPS. At 1440p, it goes from 121 FPS to 254 FPS, and at 4K, it goes from 76 FPS to 160 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance, showing a clear progression of frame rates as resolution and settings change. At 1920x1080, the system excels, delivering an average of 306 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest recorded frame rate. Moving up to Medium settings at the same resolution yields an average of 282 FPS, with a minimum of 240 and a maximum of 325. High settings at 1080p produce an average of 177 FPS, while the Ultra preset brings the average down to 168 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, even the most demanding settings are well above the 144Hz refresh rate threshold, offering an exceptionally smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive. Low settings deliver an average of 254 FPS, which is still an incredibly high frame rate for 1440p gaming. Medium settings produce an average of 203 FPS, with a minimum of 173 and a maximum of 234, ensuring a fluid experience on high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. High settings at this resolution drop the average to 127 FPS, and Ultra settings bring it down to 121 FPS. This indicates that the system is comfortably capable of running Inside at 1440p with all settings maxed out, maintaining a frame rate that is well-suited for most gaming displays.

At 3840x2160, the system continues to deliver playable frame rates, though the gap between settings becomes more pronounced. The Low preset yields an average of 160 FPS, which is exceptionally high for 4K. Medium settings produce an average of 128 FPS, with a minimum of 108 and a maximum of 147, providing a very smooth 4K experience. High settings reduce the average to 80 FPS, while the Ultra preset brings it down to 76 FPS. The data shows that for a 60Hz 4K display, all settings are viable, but for a 120Hz or higher refresh rate 4K display, the Medium or Low presets are recommended to fully utilize the display's capabilities. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are significant, but the absolute numbers remain high, showcasing the substantial graphics power of the RX 7700.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the clear powerhouse in this configuration, and the measured FPS data confirms its dominance in Inside. With a boost clock of 2459 MHz and a game clock of 2041 MHz, the GPU is well-equipped to handle the game's visual demands. Its benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 and a Passmark G3D score of 20974, position it as a solid performer. However, its percentile ranking of 58 against all GPUs suggests it is a mid-to-upper-range card, but its real-world performance in this specific title is stellar, indicating that Inside is not overly demanding on the graphics card.

The GPU's architecture and memory subsystem play a crucial role in its performance. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, it offers a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This high bandwidth is essential for feeding the 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 96 ROPs at high resolutions. The FP32 compute power of 25.18 TFLOPS provides the raw processing capability needed for the game's shader effects and lighting. The data shows that the GPU is able to maintain high frame rates even at 4K, which confirms its efficient RDNA 3.0 architecture and ample memory bandwidth.

Comparing the RX 7700 to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score reveals a tight competition. Its average score of 15852 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon R9 370X, which has an average score of 15862, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is 1% faster, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% faster. This indicates that in synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7700 is on par with a previous generation card and slightly behind newer or higher-tier options. However, in the context of Inside, the performance is more than adequate, and the generous 16 GB VRAM buffer ensures that texture uploads and memory allocation are never a concern, even at 4K Ultra settings.

The GPU's role is to render the game's scenes, and the data shows it does so with remarkable efficiency. The frame rate scaling between settings at the same resolution is smooth, with a clear but manageable drop from Low to Ultra. For instance, at 1440p, the frame rate goes from 254 FPS on Low to 121 FPS on Ultra, a 52% decrease. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces more complex visual effects that require additional GPU processing, but the core performance is robust enough to handle them without a catastrophic frame rate drop. The RX 7700 is the engine of this system, and it proves to be a powerful one for Inside.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display refresh rate and resolution preference. For users with a 1080p 144Hz monitor, the Ultra preset, with an average of 168 FPS, is fully supported and provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. Even the High preset at 177 FPS is an excellent choice, but Ultra offers the highest fidelity with a frame rate that still exceeds the refresh rate of most 1080p displays. The Low and Medium presets are unnecessary at this resolution, as they would produce frame rates that exceed the display's capabilities without providing any visual benefit.

For users with a 1440p display, the recommendation is to use the High preset, which delivers an average of 127 FPS. This is the ideal balance for a 144Hz monitor, as the frame rate is close to the refresh rate ceiling, and the visual quality is significantly better than the Medium preset. The Ultra preset, at 121 FPS, is also viable and offers the absolute best image quality, but the difference in frame rate is minimal, making High the more efficient choice. For users with a 60Hz 1440p monitor, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, as the 121 FPS average is more than double the display's refresh rate, allowing for maximum visual fidelity.

At 4K resolution, the choice becomes more nuanced. For a 60Hz display, the Ultra preset, with an average of 76 FPS, is the recommended choice, as it provides the most detailed visuals while maintaining a frame rate that is above the display's refresh rate. The High preset is also suitable, but the visual difference may not be as noticeable. For users with a 120Hz or 144Hz 4K display, the Medium preset, with an average of 128 FPS, is the recommended option. This preset provides a frame rate that is high enough to take advantage of the display's refresh rate, while the Low preset, at 160 FPS, offers diminishing returns for the visual quality lost. The data suggests that the Medium preset at 4K is the "sweet spot" for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming, offering a 68% increase in frame rate over Ultra with only a moderate reduction in graphical fidelity.