Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination delivers a performance profile in Inside that is defined by extreme headroom at lower resolutions and a predictable transition to GPU-bound operation at 4K. The measured data shows a system capable of high refresh rates across the board, with the most significant scaling challenges appearing only at the highest pixel counts.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-limited scaling curve, though with an unusual degree of magnitude. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 147 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops that to 106 FPS, a reduction of approximately 28%. The jump to 3840x2160 High further reduces the average to 67 FPS, which is another 37% decline from the 1440p figure. This compounding loss—from 147 to 106 to 67—indicates that the rendering load is scaling aggressively with pixel count, which is expected for a puzzle platformer with full-screen effects.

The Low settings row amplifies this trend. At 1080p Low, the average is 295 FPS, an exceptional figure that suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 212 FPS, a 28% decrease. At 4K Low, the average falls to 133 FPS, another 37% reduction from 1440p. The consistency of these percentage drops across both Low and High settings—28% from 1080p to 1440p, then 37% from 1440p to 4K—points to a purely pixel-throughput-bound scenario. The GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are being saturated in a linear fashion as resolution increases.

The Medium settings row provides the only min/max FPS data in the set, offering insight into frame pacing. At 4K Medium, the average is 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 and maximum of 123. The spread of 32 FPS between min and max indicates some variance, but the minimum remains well above 60 FPS, suggesting no stutter issues. At 1440p Medium, the average climbs to 170 FPS with a min of 144 and max of 195, showing a tighter relative spread. At 1080p Medium, the average reaches 236 FPS with a min of 201 and max of 271. The min-to-max ratios improve as resolution drops, confirming that the GPU has more headroom at lower pixel counts.

The Ultra preset behaves similarly to High but with lower absolute values. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 140 FPS, barely below the High preset's 147 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 101 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it falls to 63 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the floor for smooth gameplay. The delta between High and Ultra is small—roughly 5% at each resolution—indicating that Ultra is not dramatically more demanding than High in this title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the primary driver of the scaling behavior observed. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Inside's visual style. The game's monochromatic palette and 2.5D perspective do not appear to stress memory capacity, as even at 4K Ultra the GPU maintains playable frame rates without visible stutter in the average data.

The clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1980 MHz, a game clock of 2470 MHz, and a boost clock of 2755 MHz. The boost clock is what the GPU sustains under load, and the benchmark results suggest it is being utilized effectively. At 4K Ultra, the average of 63 FPS is close to the 60 FPS target, which implies the GPU is hitting its thermal or power ceiling rather than being limited by driver overhead. The FP32 throughput of 22.57 TFLOPS is the raw compute figure, and Inside's lighting and particle effects appear to scale with this capability—the step from Medium to Ultra at 4K costs 44 FPS (from 107 to 63), which is a substantial hit for what is often a minor visual upgrade.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 60 among all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier. Its average benchmark score of 17083 is closely matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, which scores 17208 with a deltaPct of -0.7%. This means the RX 7600 XT is effectively on par with an RTX 3070 in aggregate performance, though the measured FPS in Inside will depend on specific driver optimizations. The nearest rival on the lower side is the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 with a deltaPct of 0.4%, which is a distant legacy part—this shows the RX 7600 XT is operating well above its historical predecessors.

The 128-bit memory bus is a potential bottleneck, but the 288.0 GB/s bandwidth mitigates this. In Inside, the texture sizes are moderate, and the game does not demand the massive bandwidth required by modern open-world titles. The data supports this: the scaling from Medium to High at 4K is a drop from 107 to 67 FPS, a 37% penalty. This is a compute-bound response, not a bandwidth-bound one, because the pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s is the limiting factor at high resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. For Inside, a puzzle platformer, the CPU demands are modest, and the data reflects that. At 1080p Low, the average of 295 FPS is far above the refresh rates of most monitors, indicating the CPU is not limiting the frame rate at this resolution. The single-thread performance is strong—the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 is indicative of high IPC, which is what matters for a game that relies on a single main thread for game logic.

The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for keeping frequently accessed game data close to the cores. The 83.2 GB/s of DDR5 memory bandwidth is generous for a dual-channel setup, and Inside's level streaming does not appear to tax this. The lack of integrated graphics on this CPU means all rendering is handled by the discrete GPU, which is the expected configuration.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 83 among all CPUs is strong, and its average benchmark score of 32750 places it in a tight cluster with rivals. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the Ryzen 5 7400F is statistically indistinguishable from that chip. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 with a deltaPct of -0.2%, again within noise. This indicates that the 7400F is a well-balanced mid-range CPU that will not bottleneck the RX 7600 XT in Inside, even at lower resolutions where the GPU has spare capacity.

The boost clock of 4.70 GHz is the key enabler for the high FPS at 1080p. At this resolution, the GPU is rendering fewer pixels, so the CPU's ability to feed draw calls becomes more relevant. The 295 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the CPU is handling the game's update loop with ease, leaving the GPU as the sole determinant of performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7400F and RX 7600 XT ranks 1767 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 61st percentile of all combinations, which is slightly above the midpoint but not exceptional. The rank is influenced by the GPU's mid-range status; the CPU is strong, but the GPU's 60th percentile ranking drags the combo down relative to systems with higher-end graphics cards.

The rank of 1767 means there are 1120 combos that perform worse, and 1766 that perform better. This is a middle-of-the-pack position, which aligns with the hardware's market positioning. The combo is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from a low-end one. The data shows that the combo is capable of 4K Ultra at 63 FPS, which is a significant achievement for a mid-range GPU, and the 1080p numbers are excellent for competitive or high-refresh gaming.

The delta between the combo's parts and their immediate rivals is minimal. The GPU is effectively tied with the RTX 3070, while the CPU is tied with the Core i5-14600T. This means a system with those rival parts would likely produce nearly identical results in Inside. The combo rank is therefore a reflection of the GPU's class rather than any specific pairing synergy. The 6-core CPU is sufficient for this title, and the 12 threads provide headroom for background tasks, but they do not boost the combo's rank beyond what the GPU can deliver.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 4K Medium, the average of 107 FPS is comfortably above 60, with a minimum of 91 FPS ensuring no drops below the standard VRR window. At 1440p Medium, the average of 170 FPS with a minimum of 144 FPS is ideal for 144Hz monitors, as the minimum matches the refresh rate. At 1080p Medium, the average of 236 FPS and minimum of 201 FPS supports even 240Hz displays with no frame time issues.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users with 60Hz or 120Hz displays. At 4K High, the average of 67 FPS is above 60, but the lack of min/max data means there is a risk of dips below that threshold. At 1440p High, the average of 106 FPS is suitable for 100Hz+ displays, but the Medium preset's min of 144 FPS at that resolution is more reassuring. The Ultra preset is not recommended for 4K, as the 63 FPS average is too close to the 60 FPS line, and the visual uplift from High is negligible based on the small delta (67 to 63 FPS).

The Low preset is only necessary for extreme refresh rates. At 1080p Low, the 295 FPS average is the highest achievable, but the visual downgrade is significant. For most users, Medium at 1080p or 1440p is the sweet spot, as it provides the best combination of smoothness and fidelity. At 4K, Medium is the clear choice, as it delivers over 100 FPS while maintaining acceptable detail levels.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Inside?

A: The 2560x1440 Medium setting delivers an average of 170 FPS with a minimum of 144 FPS, making it the optimal balance for high-refresh displays. At 4K, Medium is still excellent at 107 FPS average.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Inside?

A: Yes. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 107, and at High it is 67. Ultra drops to 63 FPS, which is playable but close to the 60 FPS floor.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to the RTX 3070 in this context?

A: The nearestRivals data shows the RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, while the RX 7600 XT scores 17083, a deltaPct of -0.7%. They are effectively equal in aggregate performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The 295 FPS average at 1080p Low indicates the CPU is not limiting performance. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.70 GHz boost clock is more than sufficient for this game.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the min FPS is 201 and the max is 271, providing a tight spread. At 1440p, the min is 144 and max is 195. At 4K, the min is 91 and max is 123, which is still stable.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 1767 out of 2887 possible combinations, placing it in the 61st percentile. This is a mid-range ranking consistent with the GPU's performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are 295 FPS on Low, 236 FPS on Medium, 147 FPS on High, and 140 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has the only min/max data at this resolution: a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 271 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 155 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is not significantly more demanding than High, but Low is far less intensive.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 212 FPS on Low, 170 FPS on Medium, 106 FPS on High, and 101 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 195 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 42 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is 64 FPS, indicating that High introduces a substantial rendering cost over Medium.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 133 FPS on Low, 107 FPS on Medium, 67 FPS on High, and 63 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS. The step from Medium to High at 4K is a 40 FPS drop, which is the largest single-preset penalty in the entire dataset. The step from High to Ultra is only 4 FPS, suggesting the Ultra preset at 4K is not worth the additional load.

The data confirms that the combo is strong at 1080p and 1440p for any preset, but at 4K, users should stay on Medium or High to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS. The Medium preset is the most consistent across all resolutions, with the tightest min/max spreads relative to the average.