Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Benchmark data shows the combination is capable of extremely high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, making it a robust choice for this title. The measured results indicate that the primary bottleneck shifts between the CPU and GPU depending on the resolution and preset, with the system demonstrating remarkable headroom even at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Inside, the data clearly points to the Medium preset as the optimal balance between visual quality and raw performance. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 282 FPS, which is only slightly below the 308 FPS achieved on Low but provides a substantial improvement over the 177 FPS of High. More importantly, Medium is the only preset at 1080p that includes minimum and maximum FPS data (240 min, 325 max), indicating a stable frame delivery window despite the high average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Medium preset again stands out. It produces an average of 203 FPS, with a minimum of 173 FPS and a maximum of 234 FPS. This is nearly 60% faster than the High preset at the same resolution (127 FPS) while still offering superior visual fidelity to Low. The frame pacing data at Medium suggests consistent performance well above the refresh rates of most high-end monitors.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset maintains an average of 128 FPS, with min/max values of 108 and 147 FPS respectively. This is the only 4K preset with full frame data, and it shows the system can comfortably drive 4K displays at refresh rates beyond 120Hz. While the High preset (80 FPS) and Ultra preset (76 FPS) are playable, they forfeit the fluidity that the Medium preset provides. The Low preset at 4K (160 FPS) is faster but lacks the visual polish most players expect. Therefore, Medium is recommended across all resolutions for its combination of high averages, stable minimums, and visual enhancement over Low.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. For Inside, a game with modest texture and geometry demands, this memory configuration is far beyond what is necessary. The data reflects this surplus: even at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS remains at 76, indicating that memory capacity or bandwidth is not a limiting factor at any point in the tested scenarios.

The GPU's clock behavior provides insight into its performance scaling. The base clock is 1900 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. The measured FPS results show that the GPU scales efficiently with resolution. For instance, at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 282 at 1080p to 203 at 1440p (a ~28% reduction) and then to 128 at 4K (a ~37% reduction from 1440p). This scaling pattern suggests the GPU is operating within its intended performance envelope, with clock speeds likely reaching boost values under load.

The GPU's benchmark profile supports its gaming performance. It scores 20974 in Passmark G3D and 106028 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, has an average score of 16129, which is -1.7% relative to the RX 7700's average of 15852. This indicates the RX 7700 is competitive with that class of hardware, and in Inside specifically, the 16 GB VRAM buffer ensures no texture streaming or memory-related stutters, as evidenced by the high minimum FPS values at Medium settings across all resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the shifting balance between CPU and GPU limits. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 308 at 1080p to 254 at 1440p (a 17.5% decrease) and then to 160 at 4K (a 37% decrease from 1440p). This pattern suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU is likely the primary limiter, as the GPU has ample headroom but the frame rate is capped by the Ryzen 5 5600X's processing of game logic and draw calls.

At High settings, the scaling is more pronounced: 177 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p (a 28.2% decrease), and 80 FPS at 4K (a 37% decrease from 1440p). The larger drops indicate the GPU becomes more influential as settings increase, but the CPU still provides a solid foundation. The Ultra preset shows similar behavior, with 168 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K.

The Medium preset, however, tells a more detailed story. With average FPS of 282, 203, and 128 across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively, the scaling is nearly linear (roughly 28% and 37% drops). The minimum FPS values also scale proportionally: 240 at 1080p, 173 at 1440p, and 108 at 4K. This consistency indicates that the Medium preset is well-balanced for this hardware, with neither the CPU nor GPU creating a disproportionate bottleneck. The data implies that for 4K gaming, the GPU is the more significant limiting factor, while at 1080p, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, boosting to 4.60 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU without becoming a severe constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest raw performance. The Low preset averages 308 FPS, making it the fastest tested configuration. Medium follows closely at 282 FPS, with a minimum of 240 and maximum of 325 FPS. High produces 177 FPS, while Ultra manages 168 FPS. The gap between Low/Medium and High/Ultra is substantial, suggesting that the higher presets introduce significant graphical effects that tax the GPU more heavily.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptional. Low averages 254 FPS, Medium 203 FPS (min 173, max 234), High 127 FPS, and Ultra 121 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal (only 6 FPS), indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects have diminishing returns at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 173 FPS ensures that even demanding scenes remain far above typical display refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the data shows the system's capability to handle 4K. Low averages 160 FPS, Medium 128 FPS (min 108, max 147), High 80 FPS, and Ultra 76 FPS. The Medium preset is the standout, as its minimum of 108 FPS is still higher than the average FPS of the High and Ultra presets. This demonstrates that Medium at 4K offers a smoother experience than the higher presets, which may dip below 60 FPS in complex scenes, though the data does not provide min FPS values for High or Ultra.

The comprehensive breakdown shows that the Ryzen 5 5600X and RX 7700 combination is overqualified for Inside at 1080p and 1440p, where it can push well beyond 120 FPS even on Ultra. At 4K, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, offering a 128 FPS average that exceeds the requirements for high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1273 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the 56th percentile of all combinations, indicating that it outperforms a majority of systems tested with this game. The rank reflects the high FPS figures measured, which are driven by the strong synergy between the CPU and GPU.

The CPU's individual standing supports this ranking. The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, scores 21749, a delta of just 0.1%, while the Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891 (-0.5% delta). This shows the 5600X is highly competitive in CPU-bound scenarios, which is relevant for Inside's physics and logic at lower resolutions.

The GPU's ranking is less dominant but still respectable. With an average score of 15852, the RX 7700 sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, scores 15862 (-0.1% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 (-1.7% delta). The combo's overall rank of 1273 out of 2887 suggests that while the GPU is not top-tier, the CPU's strength compensates, resulting in a balanced system that performs well above the median for Inside.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable in Inside with this hardware?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 308, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The Medium preset at the same resolution reaches 282 FPS.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, the data shows it can. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset delivers an average of 128 FPS, with a minimum of 108 FPS. Even the High preset averages 80 FPS at 4K.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best frame stability?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with reported minimum and maximum FPS values at all three resolutions. At 1080p, it has a min of 240 and max of 325; at 1440p, a min of 173 and max of 234; at 4K, a min of 108 and max of 147, indicating consistent performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600X compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, scores 21749 (0.1% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 21874 (-0.5% delta). The Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891 (-0.5% delta).

*Q: Is the RX 7700's 16 GB VRAM beneficial for Inside?*

A: The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is far more than Inside requires. The high minimum FPS values (e.g., 108 at 4K Medium) suggest no memory-related performance drops, ensuring smooth gameplay.

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, scores 15862 (-0.1% delta).

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. For Inside, a game that relies on single-threaded performance for game logic and physics, the 5600X's high boost clock is critical. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the FPS reaches 308, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game, as the GPU is not fully taxed at those settings.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a 32 MB L3 cache. This large L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for a game like Inside that may have frequent data access patterns. The dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is sufficient for this title, as the measured FPS does not indicate any memory bandwidth bottleneck.

Benchmark scores for the 5600X show strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. It scores 11838 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1541 in single-core, with a Geekbench multicore score of 9173 and single-core of 1989. These results place it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, confirming its capability to handle both the game's primary thread and background tasks.

In Inside, the CPU's role becomes more apparent as resolution decreases. At 1080p, the GPU has less work per frame, so the CPU must deliver frame data faster. The high FPS at 1080p Low (308) indicates the CPU can process the game's logic at a very high rate. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the lower FPS values and the fact that the CPU's performance headroom is not fully utilized. The 5600X's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, shows a negligible 0.1% delta in average score, but the 5600X's desktop-oriented design with a higher boost clock likely gives it an edge in sustained gaming workloads, as reflected in the measured FPS data.