Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a robust experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The measured data shows that this combination is capable of very high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary bottleneck shifting distinctly from the GPU at 4K to the CPU at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the resolution scaling, CPU role, and optimal settings based strictly on the provided benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate deltas across resolutions reveal a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts, transitioning to a CPU-limited state at lower resolutions. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 61.5 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Ultra increases performance to 94.4 FPS, a substantial jump of roughly 53%. At 1080p Ultra, the average rises further to 134.6 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the Radeon RX 5700 XT's rendering throughput is the primary limiting factor at 4K and 1440p, as the workload decreases with resolution, allowing the frame rate to climb significantly.

However, the scaling curve flattens dramatically when moving from 1440p to 1080p at the higher settings. The gap between 4K High (65.3 FPS) and 1440p High (102.7 FPS) is a considerable 37.4 FPS, but the jump from 1440p High to 1080p High (135.4 FPS) is only 32.7 FPS. This suggests that while the GPU still matters, the CPU begins to assert its influence more at 1080p. The most telling evidence of a CPU ceiling appears at the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches an average of 276.3 FPS. Yet, at 1440p Low, it achieves 201.9 FPS. While this is still a large drop, the frame rates at both resolutions are extraordinarily high, indicating that the Ryzen 5 7500F is nearing its limit in feeding the GPU with frames.

The data points to a system that is exceptionally well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p but becomes increasingly CPU-bound at 1080p. For instance, the difference between 4K Low (124.6 FPS) and 1080p Low (276.3 FPS) is a massive 151.7 FPS, showing that the GPU has ample headroom when pixel count is low. In contrast, the difference between 1440p Ultra (94.4 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (134.6 FPS) is a smaller 40.2 FPS, reinforcing that the CPU's single-thread performance is becoming a more significant factor as the GPU load decreases. The game is clearly not a demanding title for this hardware, as even the most punishing 4K Ultra preset stays above 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz and it boosts up to 5.00 GHz. In a game like Inside, which is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer with relatively simple geometry and physics, the CPU's role is less about massive multi-threaded throughput and more about raw single-core speed and latency. The benchmark data for the CPU shows strong single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218. These figures, combined with the high boost clock, are what allow the system to push beyond 200 FPS at lower resolutions.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 26825. However, for this specific game, the scaling from 1440p to 1080p suggests that these extra threads are not the primary driver of performance. The frame rate ceiling at 1080p Low (276.3 FPS) is likely constrained by the CPU's ability to issue draw calls and process game logic, a task that relies heavily on single-core performance. The processor sits in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a high-performing part, but its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11850H (0.1% faster) and AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (0.4% faster), are all within a 0.4% delta, showing that the 7500F is competitive but not class-leading in synthetic benchmarks.

When paired with the RX 5700 XT, the CPU provides enough headroom to ensure the GPU is the limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p on higher presets. The data shows that the GPU's performance, as measured by its average benchmark score of 24731, is more than sufficient for this title. The CPU's role is to ensure that the GPU is never starved of data, and the high frame rates observed at 1440p and 1080p confirm that the 7500F succeeds in this role. The system is not bottlenecked by the CPU until the frame rate target exceeds roughly 200 FPS, at which point the processor's limits become apparent.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Radeon RX 5700 XT combo produces an average of 134.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 65.3 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, it maintains an average of 61.5 FPS.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The average frame rate at 1080p Low is 276.3 FPS, which is 214.8 FPS higher than the 61.5 FPS observed at 4K Ultra.

Q: Where does this CPU rank compared to other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, has an average score that is 0.1% higher.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset yields an average of 102.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 94.4 FPS. This is a difference of 8.3 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the system at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes the limiting factor at 1080p. The frame rate at Low settings (276.3 FPS) is significantly higher than at 1440p (201.9 FPS), indicating the GPU is not the bottleneck, but the CPU is nearing its maximum output.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 1231 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database for this specific game. While the rank may seem low, it is crucial to contextualize this with the game's age and the high frame rates achieved. A rank of 1231 out of 1671 means that 440 other combinations performed better in terms of average FPS.

The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which is an older, end-of-life product from 2019. The RX 5700 XT holds a 68th percentile rank among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24731. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, which is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Arc A350M, which is 0.3% faster. This indicates that while the GPU is competent, it is not a top-tier performer in the current database. The CPU, on the other hand, is a much newer and stronger component, ranking in the 82nd percentile. However, for a game like Inside, the GPU's raw pixel-pushing power is the dominant factor in the overall combo ranking, which explains why this pairing does not rank higher. The combination of a high-performing CPU and a mid-range GPU results in a system that is excellent for this title but is outclassed by combos featuring more powerful graphics cards.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data shows the exact average frame rates measured for this combo across all tested configurations. No minimum or maximum frame rate data was available.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 276.3 FPS
• Medium: 222.5 FPS
• High: 135.4 FPS
• Ultra: 134.6 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 201.9 FPS
• Medium: 159.2 FPS
• High: 102.7 FPS
• Ultra: 94.4 FPS

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 124.6 FPS
• Medium: 99.5 FPS
• High: 65.3 FPS
• Ultra: 61.5 FPS

The data reveals consistent performance scaling. At any given resolution, the difference between Low and Medium is significant, but the gap between High and Ultra is minimal. For example, at 1440p, moving from Medium to High results in a drop of 56.5 FPS, while moving from High to Ultra only costs 8.3 FPS. This pattern suggests that the Ultra preset offers very little visual benefit over High for a substantial performance cost. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p is 53.8 FPS, which is the largest relative gap, indicating that the Medium preset is where the GPU starts to work harder.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience on this hardware, the High preset is the clear sweet spot across all resolutions. At 1080p, High delivers an average of 135.4 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a smooth experience on any display. The Ultra preset at 1080p only provides a negligible improvement in frame rate (134.6 FPS) and is nearly identical in performance, suggesting that the visual fidelity difference is not worth any potential micro-stutters. At 1440p, the High preset maintains an excellent 102.7 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for most monitors.

For 4K gaming, the High preset also provides a playable experience with an average of 65.3 FPS. While the Ultra preset is technically playable at 61.5 FPS, the High preset offers a small performance buffer that is preferable for maintaining consistent frame times. The Medium preset at 4K (99.5 FPS) is also a viable option for those who prioritize frame rate over quality, but High is recommended as it provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Low preset is not recommended at any resolution since it sacrifices too much visual quality for frame rates that are already high on the High preset. The data clearly indicates that High is the optimal setting, providing a massive performance uplift over Medium while offering nearly identical performance to Ultra.