Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The data shows that this pairing is capable of pushing frame rates well beyond display refresh rate thresholds at most settings, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions. This analysis breaks down the specific roles of the CPU and GPU, answers common questions, and provides a detailed look at the measured frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, featuring 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is more than sufficient for a game like Inside, which is not typically demanding on processor resources. The benchmark results for this CPU—such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072—indicate strong single-threaded performance, which is often the most critical factor for gaming.

However, the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in this specific title. For example, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 281 FPS. This high frame rate confirms the CPU's ability to feed frames quickly, but it also shows that the workload is light enough for the processor to handle with ease. The Ryzen 5 7400F's PassMark single-thread score of 3689 and its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforce its position as a capable gaming processor. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, show average scores with deltas of 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively, indicating that the 7400F is squarely in the middle of a tightly contested performance bracket. For a puzzle platformer, the CPU's job is to maintain consistent frame pacing and avoid dips, and the data indicates it does so without issue, as evidenced by the high average frame rates even at lower resolutions where CPU load is relatively higher.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the primary driver of visual performance in this configuration. This GPU is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2589 MHz, with a game clock of 2359 MHz. The GPU's 2048 shading units and 32 ray accelerators provide ample compute power for a game from 2016. While the RX 6600 XT is not the most powerful card on the market—it holds the 70th percentile among all GPUs—it proves to be more than adequate for Inside.

The GPU's influence is most visible when comparing performance across resolutions. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 60, indicating the GPU is being pushed to its limits. Conversely, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS jumps to 281, showcasing the headroom available at lower resolutions. The benchmark results for the GPU, including a PassMark G3D score of 16461 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1804, align with its mid-range positioning. Its nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 and Intel Arc A350M, show deltas of 0.7% and -0.8%, respectively, placing the RX 6600 XT in a close performance cluster. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor for this title, as the game's art style and era do not demand large texture pools, allowing the GPU to focus on rendering the game's distinctive monochromatic world without memory-related stutters.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows it is playable. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 63. At Ultra settings, the average drops to 60 FPS. This indicates that 4K gaming is viable, though it is right at the edge of the 60 FPS threshold, and using High settings instead of Ultra provides a small margin of improvement.

Q: What is the best resolution for the highest frame rates?

A: The data clearly shows that 1920x1080 offers the highest performance. At Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 281 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, it maintains an average of 134 FPS, which is more than enough for a smooth experience on most displays.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 24442. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, has an average score of 24170, which is a delta of 1.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 has a score of 24277 (delta 0.7%), while the Intel Arc A350M has a score of 24647 (delta -0.8%). This puts the RX 6600 XT in a very tight grouping with these cards.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for the RX 6600 XT in this game?

A: The data suggests it is not. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 281 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. If the CPU were a significant bottleneck, we would expect to see this number capped at a lower value. The processor's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, ensures it can keep up with the GPU's output in this title.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Medium and High settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields an average of 161 FPS, while the High preset yields an average of 101 FPS. This represents a significant drop in performance when moving from Medium to High. The Medium preset also has a minimum FPS of 137 and a maximum of 186, showing a stable frame time.

Q: Is the CPU's memory bandwidth sufficient for gaming?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. For a game like Inside, this is ample. The high frame rates observed across all resolutions and settings indicate that memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor in this specific workload.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is ranked 1998 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This ranking places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which might seem surprising given the high frame rates measured. However, it is important to consider the context. The ranking is relative to all other CPU and GPU pairings, many of which include top-tier components that can push frame rates even higher, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU plays a larger role.

The data shows this combo's performance is strong but not exceptional on a global scale. For instance, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo hits 281 FPS. A combo with a more powerful GPU might achieve 400 or 500 FPS at the same settings, which would secure a higher rank. The 1998th rank indicates that while this pairing is very capable for a smooth gaming experience, it is outclassed by a significant number of higher-end configurations in the database. The rank is a measure of raw performance relative to others, not a measure of whether the experience is good or bad. In absolute terms, the measured frame rates are excellent, with the combo never dropping below 60 FPS in any of the tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance depends heavily on the target resolution. The data provides a clear picture of how the settings scale.

For a 3840x2160 display, the High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 63 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 60 FPS, offering no real advantage for the extra load. The Low preset at this resolution jumps to 127 FPS, but it sacrifices visual quality. The Medium preset, with an average of 101 FPS, is also a solid option, but High edges it out for the best visual experience while maintaining a playable frame rate.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset offers the best experience. It provides an average of 161 FPS, with a minimum of 137 and a maximum of 186, ensuring a very smooth and consistent frame rate. High settings drop to 101 FPS, which is still excellent, but the jump to Medium offers a substantial performance increase. Ultra at 96 FPS is also viable, but Medium provides a better frame time buffer. Low is overkill at 202 FPS, and the visual downgrade is unnecessary.

For 1920x1080, the High preset is the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 140 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many monitors. The Ultra preset follows closely at 134 FPS, but High offers a small performance edge. The Medium preset hits 225 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but the visual differences are negligible at this resolution. Low is again overkill at 281 FPS. The recommendation is to use High settings for a perfect balance of quality and speed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The data shows a consistent trend: performance scales inversely with resolution and graphical fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the performance is as follows:

• Ultra: Average FPS of 60.
• High: Average FPS of 63.
• Medium: Average FPS of 101, with a minimum of 86 and a maximum of 117.
• Low: Average FPS of 127.

This resolution is the most demanding, and the data shows the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The jump from High to Medium results in a significant 38 FPS increase, highlighting the cost of the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance improves substantially:

• Ultra: Average FPS of 96.
• High: Average FPS of 101.
• Medium: Average FPS of 161, with a minimum of 137 and a maximum of 186.
• Low: Average FPS of 202.

The Medium preset at this resolution represents a sweet spot, offering a massive 60 FPS advantage over the High preset. The data shows that the GPU has more headroom at this resolution, allowing for higher frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across the board:

• Ultra: Average FPS of 134.
• High: Average FPS of 140.
• Medium: Average FPS of 225, with a minimum of 191 and a maximum of 258.
• Low: Average FPS of 281.

This is the resolution where the combo truly shines. Even the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, maintains an average above 130 FPS. The Low preset achieves a staggering 281 FPS, demonstrating the raw capability of the CPU and GPU when working together in a less demanding scenario. The data confirms that this pairing is more than sufficient for a fluid and responsive experience in Inside at all tested settings.