Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the GPU than its art style suggests. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are remarkably high, positioning this combo in the top percentile of tested configurations. This analysis breaks down the scaling behavior, component roles, and optimal settings based strictly on the measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases, which strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor in this configuration. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 208 FPS. Moving to 1440p reduces this to 149 FPS, a drop of 59 FPS or roughly 28%. The subsequent move to 4K (2160p) brings the average down to 94 FPS, a further reduction of 55 FPS from the 1440p result. This linear decline in performance with each resolution step is a classic symptom of a GPU-bound scenario.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced at the higher preset levels. With Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 198 FPS at 1080p to 142 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 89 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is approximately 55%, which is substantial. Conversely, at Low settings, the frame rates are so high that the scaling is less severe in percentage terms, but the absolute FPS drop is still significant: 337 FPS at 1080p falls to 299 FPS at 1440p and then to 188 FPS at 4K. This shows that even when the graphical load is minimized, the GPU's rendering throughput is still the bottleneck that dictates the final frame rate.

The fact that 4K performance remains playable at all settings, with a minimum of 89 FPS on Ultra and 94 FPS on High, underscores the raw power of the RX 7800 XT. The data suggests that the 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 7400F is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, as the frame rate scales with resolution in a manner consistent with pure GPU workload. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a plateau in frame rates at lower resolutions, which is not observed here; instead, the frame rate jumps significantly from 208 FPS at 1080p to 337 FPS at 1080p Low, proving the CPU is not the constraint in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global ranking for Inside, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT achieves a combo rank of 781 out of 2887 tested combinations. This places it in the top 27% of all systems tested for this game, a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The percentile data for the individual components provides context: the CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 51st percentile of all GPUs. This discrepancy suggests that the GPU, while powerful, is not as exceptional in the broader market as the CPU, yet their pairing in this game yields a result that is better than the GPU's percentile might suggest.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 11627 places it in a tight cluster with several other cards. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, has an average score of 11680, representing a delta of -0.5% for the RX 7800 XT, meaning the two are statistically tied in synthetic benchmarks. This is a surprising result given the architectural differences, but the data is clear. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M is 0.9% behind, and the NVIDIA Tesla K20c is 1.3% behind. On the other side, the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT is 1.8% ahead. This clustering indicates that in general compute, the RX 7800 XT's performance is not unique, but its 16 GB of VRAM and modern feature set likely contribute to its strong showing in Inside.

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-14600T is a mere 0.1% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% faster. This places the 7400F in a performance class that is highly competitive, and its 83rd percentile ranking confirms it is a top-tier processor for general tasks. In Inside, this CPU strength ensures that it never becomes a limiting factor, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features the Navi 32 chip. Its role in Inside is to provide the immense fill rate and shading power necessary to achieve the high frame rates seen in the data. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2430 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz. These clock speeds, combined with 3840 shading units and 96 ROPs, are what allow the card to push a pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s.

The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. While Inside is not a VRAM-heavy title, this large memory pool and high bandwidth ensure there are no memory-related stutters or hitches, even at 4K resolution. The memory clock is listed as 2438 MHz, which translates to 19.5 Gbps effective. This memory configuration is a key reason why the card can maintain such high average frame rates without significant dips, as evidenced by the 4K Medium results showing a minimum FPS of 128 against an average of 150.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 37.32 TFLOPS is the theoretical peak, and benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 24176. This score is the primary driver of the in-game performance. The data indicates that the GPU is the definitive bottleneck, as all resolution scaling tests show performance dropping proportionally with pixel count. The card's 263 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance class, and the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for data transfer.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo in Inside depend on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For a standard 60 Hz display, every setting at every resolution provides a comfortable margin, with even the heaviest 4K Ultra preset averaging 89 FPS. For those with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the High preset at 208 FPS or even the Ultra preset at 198 FPS will fully utilize a 144 Hz or 165 Hz panel. The Medium preset at 311 FPS is overkill for most displays but provides the highest frame rates with a minimum of 264 FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset at 149 FPS is the sweet spot for 144 Hz gaming, while the Ultra preset at 142 FPS is nearly identical in performance. The Low preset at 299 FPS offers no visual benefit but could be used for competitive play if maximum responsiveness is desired. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that the High preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 94 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 150 FPS is also viable, but the jump from High to Ultra shows a significant cost: 94 FPS down to 89 FPS, a minimal difference that does not justify the visual trade-off.

The most balanced recommendation across all resolutions is the High preset. It provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low and Medium while maintaining frame rates that are only slightly lower than the lower presets. The Ultra preset offers marginal gains in visual fidelity but costs over half the frame rate compared to High at 4K (89 FPS vs 94 FPS) and a similar proportional drop at other resolutions. Therefore, High is the recommended setting for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured frame rate data for this combo is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 337 FPS. The Medium preset averages 311 FPS, with a minimum of 264 FPS and a maximum of 357 FPS. The High preset averages 208 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 198 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very high. The Low preset averages 299 FPS. The Medium preset averages 239 FPS, with a minimum of 203 FPS and a maximum of 275 FPS. The High preset averages 149 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 142 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder. The Low preset averages 188 FPS. The Medium preset averages 150 FPS, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. The High preset averages 94 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 89 FPS. The data shows a consistent trend: Medium settings provide a significant boost over High and Ultra, while Low settings provide the highest possible frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture and codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. With a TDP of 65 W, it is an efficient processor, and its performance is demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. This level of single-thread performance is critical for gaming, as it ensures the game's main logic thread is processed quickly.

In Inside, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls, but the benchmark data strongly suggests it is not a bottleneck. The frame rates scale smoothly with resolution, which is a hallmark of GPU-limited performance. If the CPU were struggling, we would see the 1080p frame rates capped at a lower value, and the 1440p and 4K results would be closer to the 1080p numbers. Instead, the 1080p Low preset reaches 337 FPS, which reflects the CPU's ability to process frames far faster than the GPU can render them at higher resolutions.

The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3689 and multithread score of 25645 further illustrate its capability. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that data is fed to the cores efficiently. The Ryzen 5 7400F is a modern, high-performance part that perfectly complements the RX 7800 XT in this title, leaving no performance on the table.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings is 149 FPS.

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, the data shows it is very capable. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 94 FPS, and even the Ultra preset averages 89 FPS, both well above the 60 FPS standard.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, has an average score of 32707, making the 7400F 0.1% faster.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 264 FPS, with an average of 311 FPS.

Q: Which component is more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates drop significantly as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance prevents it from being a bottleneck.

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested systems for Inside?*

A: This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 781 out of 2887 tested combos for this game.