Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, positioning it as a top-tier performer for this puzzle platformer. The measured data shows the combo achieving a rank of 1227 out of 2887 tested configurations, placing it in the top half of all tested PC combos. The pairing of a modern 6-core Zen 4 processor with a 16 GB RDNA 3.0 graphics card produces results that are consistently smooth, even at 4K, with the data indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor across resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 177 FPS. This places the experience far above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a highly responsive and fluid performance for the game's platforming mechanics.

Q: How does the CPU perform in synthetic benchmarks compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. The data shows it is also 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This substantial memory allocation is more than sufficient for the game's requirements at all tested resolutions.

Q: What are the boost clocks for the CPU and GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Radeon RX 7700 has a boost clock of 2459 MHz. The GPU also has a game clock of 2041 MHz and a base clock of 1900 MHz.

Q: At which resolution does the frame rate drop below 100 FPS on High settings?

A: The frame rate drops below 100 FPS only when the resolution is increased to 3840x2160 (4K). At this resolution, the High preset averages 80 FPS, whereas at 2560x1440 it averages 127 FPS and at 1920x1080 it averages 177 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's average benchmark score compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, which is 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129. The data also shows it is 1% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 9060 but 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 plays a decisive role in determining the performance ceiling of this combo, particularly as resolution increases. The GPU's specifications include 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, which are substantial resources for rendering the game's detailed 2.5D environments. The memory subsystem is a critical asset, with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM operating across a 256-bit bus. This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s, ensuring that texture streaming and high-resolution rendering are not bottlenecked by data transfer rates.

The clock speeds of the RX 7700 are also a key factor. The GPU's boost clock of 2459 MHz and game clock of 2041 MHz indicate a high level of processing throughput for the RDNA 3.0 architecture. This is reflected in its compute capabilities, which include an FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS. In the context of Inside, which is not an exceptionally demanding title, these specifications allow the GPU to operate with significant headroom. The data shows that at 1080p High settings, the average FPS is 177, which suggests the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. However, the scaling pattern across resolutions reveals its importance; when moving to 4K, the demands on the GPU increase significantly, and the frame rate drops to 80 FPS on High settings, demonstrating the GPU's direct influence on performance at higher pixel counts.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, highlighting the transition from a CPU-bound to a GPU-bound workload. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers an average of 177 FPS. This is an extremely high frame rate, indicating that the CPU and GPU are both capable of handling the workload with ease. When resolution increases to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 127, a 28% decrease. This substantial drop suggests that the GPU is beginning to take on a more significant role, as the number of pixels that need to be processed increases.

The most pronounced scaling occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS falls to 80, a 37% reduction from the 1440p result. This steep decline is a strong indicator that the AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the primary limiting component at this resolution. The GPU's rendering workload quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and despite its 16 GB of VRAM and high memory bandwidth, the sheer pixel count begins to tax the processor. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the GPU is working near its full capacity, while at 1080p and 1440p, there is likely more headroom available, potentially allowing for higher settings without a significant performance penalty.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested hardware combinations for Inside, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 holds a combo rank of 1227 out of 2887 configurations. This places the system in the top 42.5% of all tested combos, which is a strong showing for a mid-range desktop setup. The rank is a composite metric that considers the combined capability of the CPU and GPU, and the high frame rates observed in the measured data are consistent with this position.

The CPU's contribution to this rank is notable. With an average benchmark score of 32750, the Ryzen 5 7400F sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a strong performer relative to the broader market. The GPU, however, has a lower percentile ranking, sitting in the 58th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 15852. This discrepancy suggests that the CPU is relatively more powerful than the GPU in this pairing. The data implies that the combo's overall rank is likely held back by the GPU's performance, as the CPU is clearly capable of supporting higher frame rates, as evidenced by the 337 FPS result at 1080p Low settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the "High" preset appears to offer the most balanced experience across all resolutions, providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining frame rates well above playable thresholds. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 177 FPS, which is a 37% reduction from the Low preset's 337 FPS but a 5% increase over the Ultra preset's 168 FPS. The visual fidelity difference between High and Ultra is often marginal in this type of game, making High the more efficient choice.

At 1440p, the High preset averages 127 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth and a 5% improvement over the 121 FPS achieved at Ultra. The data for Medium settings at 1440p shows an average of 203 FPS, but the jump to High is more modest. The most critical recommendation comes for 4K gaming. At 3840x2160, the High preset produces an average of 80 FPS. While the Ultra preset drops to 76 FPS, the Low preset jumps to 160 FPS. For a game like Inside, the visual atmosphere is crucial, and the High preset is the highest quality setting that keeps the average FPS at a comfortable 80, avoiding the potential for noticeable stutter or frame pacing issues that could occur if the frame rate were to dip lower. The Medium preset at 4K offers a compromise at 128 FPS, but the High preset's balance of quality and performance makes it the recommended starting point.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination in Inside. All values are directly from the benchmark results.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average FPS is 337.
• Medium: Average FPS is 282, with a minimum of 240 and a maximum of 325.
• High: Average FPS is 177.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 168.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average FPS is 254.
• Medium: Average FPS is 203, with a minimum of 173 and a maximum of 234.
• High: Average FPS is 127.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 121.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average FPS is 160.
• Medium: Average FPS is 128, with a minimum of 108 and a maximum of 147.
• High: Average FPS is 80.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 76.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all settings, with frame rates decreasing as resolution and quality settings increase. The Medium preset is the only one with reported minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 240 FPS indicates that even the lowest frame rates are exceptionally high. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 173 FPS remains well above any threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium preset shows a minimum of 108 FPS, which is still highly playable, but it demonstrates a wider variance compared to lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and is built on a 5 nm process node by TSMC. The CPU has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which provides substantial single-thread performance. This is reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, which is a strong indicator of its ability to handle game logic and physics calculations efficiently.

In Inside, the CPU's role is less demanding than in more complex simulations, as the game primarily relies on 2D rendering and simple physics. The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 337 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that is likely only limited by the game's engine or the GPU's ability to draw frames. The CPU's high single-thread performance ensures that it can feed instructions to the GPU quickly enough to avoid stalling.

The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache also contributes to its responsiveness, as it reduces latency when accessing frequently used data. The CPU's memory support for DDR5 and dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, ensures that it can keep the GPU fed with data. While the CPU's average benchmark score of 32750 places it in the 83rd percentile, its performance in gaming is better contextualized by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765. This indicates that even in multi-threaded workloads, the 6-core design is highly capable, ensuring that Inside runs smoothly without any CPU-induced frame drops. The data confirms that the Ryzen 5 7400F is a well-matched partner for the RX 7700, providing ample headroom for the GPU to operate at its full potential.