Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a performance profile in Inside that is defined by massive headroom at lower resolutions and a gradual transition to GPU-bound workloads as pixel count rises. The measured data reveals a system capable of exceeding the refresh rates of most displays, with the limiting component shifting predictably across the three tested resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate behavior across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K follows a clear pattern dictated by the rendering load. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 350.2 FPS, which drops to 256 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 157 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 55.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings, indicating that even at 4K, the workload is not saturating the hardware completely, as the frame rate remains far above typical display refresh rates.

The scaling becomes more pronounced when moving to higher quality presets. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 178.3 FPS at 1080p to 128.9 FPS at 1440p, and then to 79.9 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 38.0%, which is steeper than the 27.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p. This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU begins to exert more influence as resolution increases, though the CPU still provides enough throughput to avoid a collapse.

Ultra settings show a similar trajectory: 168.9 FPS at 1080p, 119.1 FPS at 1440p, and 76.2 FPS at 4K. The difference between High and Ultra at each resolution is modest — 9.4 FPS at 1080p, 9.8 FPS at 1440p, and 3.7 FPS at 4K — indicating that the Ultra preset adds graphical complexity that the RX 6750 XT handles without disproportionate cost. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiter, as the frame rates across Medium, High, and Ultra (282.2, 178.3, and 168.9 FPS respectively) show large gaps that reflect the GPU’s ability to render quickly, but the absolute numbers indicate the CPU still has headroom.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The spread from Low (157 FPS) to Ultra (76.2 FPS) is 80.8 FPS, demonstrating that the RX 6750 XT’s rendering throughput is the deciding factor. The 1440p results sit in a comfortable middle ground, where the system balances both components effectively, with frame rates ranging from 256 FPS on Low to 119.1 FPS on Ultra.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen 4 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a single-thread score of 974 in 3DMark and 3218 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while multi-thread scores reach 6379 in 3DMark max threads and 22799 in Cinebench R23 multicore. These figures place the processor in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24993.

For Inside, a puzzle platformer, the workload is primarily single-threaded, which favors the 7500F’s strong single-core performance. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low (350.2 FPS) and Medium (282.2 FPS) indicate that the CPU can drive very high frame rates without becoming a constraint. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1902 suggests that even with limited thread utilization, the processor has ample headroom for this game’s logic and physics.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks include the Intel Core i7-11850H with a deltaPct of 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X with a deltaPct of -0.3%. This indicates that the 7500F performs nearly identically to these processors in general workloads, but its Zen 4 architecture and higher boost clock provide an edge in latency-sensitive tasks. In the context of Inside, the data shows that the CPU is never the limiting factor at any resolution, as the frame rates scale more with GPU settings than with resolution changes. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth contribute to smooth data flow for the game’s assets.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, featuring 2560 shading units and 40 ray tracing cores. Its base clock is 2150 MHz with a boost clock of 2600 MHz, and it operates with a game clock of 2495 MHz. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a game like Inside that relies on texture streaming and lighting effects.

The GPU’s compute capabilities include a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS. These specifications translate to the measured frame rates: at 4K Ultra, the GPU produces 76.2 FPS, which is a playable level for most users. The GPU’s percentile ranking is 79th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35327. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (deltaPct 0.2%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (deltaPct -1.3%), indicating that the 6750 XT sits in a competitive position within its performance class.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is more than sufficient for Inside at any resolution, as the game’s release date of 2016-07-06 predates the heavy VRAM demands of modern titles. The memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s ensures that the GPU can feed its shading units without stalling, which is reflected in the consistent frame rates across settings. The data shows that the GPU’s role becomes more critical at 4K, where the difference between Low (157 FPS) and Ultra (76.2 FPS) highlights the rendering load. At 1080p, the GPU is underutilized, as evidenced by the 350.2 FPS on Low settings, which is likely limited by the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 350.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 76.2 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High settings, the average frame rate is 128.9 FPS, which is high enough that neither component is severely constrained, but the GPU becomes more influential as resolution increases.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, High settings yield 178.3 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 168.9 FPS, a difference of 9.4 FPS.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM cause any issues in this game?

A: No, the 12 GB VRAM is far above the requirements for Inside, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all settings and resolutions.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 730th out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 730th out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside, which places it in the 56th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the hardware’s ability to handle the game’s demands, though it is not among the top-tier configurations. The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 79th percentile ranking suggest that the bottleneck is the GPU, as the CPU has more relative headroom.

In practical terms, this ranking means that the combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, but there are 729 combinations that achieve higher average frame rates. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 7500F’s strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 974) pairs well with the RX 6750 XT, but the GPU’s 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 compute is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. For a game like Inside, which is not graphically demanding by modern standards, this combo provides a smooth experience at all settings, but the ranking reflects that more powerful GPUs would push frame rates even higher.

The deltaPct values for the CPU’s nearest rivals (0.1% above the Core i7-11850H and -0.3% below the Ryzen 7 2700X) show that the processor is well-matched with its peers, while the GPU’s similar deltaPct values (0.2% above the RX 5600M) indicate consistent performance within its class. The overall ranking suggests that this combo is a solid mid-range choice for Inside, capable of delivering high frame rates without requiring extreme hardware.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with a 144Hz or 240Hz refresh rate, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance, delivering 282.2 FPS, which far exceeds any display’s refresh rate. The High preset at 178.3 FPS is also suitable for high-refresh monitors, while Ultra at 168.9 FPS provides the best visual quality with only a marginal frame rate penalty.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 128.9 FPS is the recommended choice for users with 120Hz or 144Hz monitors, as it provides smooth gameplay while maintaining good visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 201.7 FPS is overkill for most displays but offers headroom for future demands. Ultra at 119.1 FPS is still playable and provides the highest quality, but the 9.8 FPS difference from High is minimal, making High the more efficient option.

At 4K, the High preset at 79.9 FPS is the best choice for a 60Hz or 75Hz display, as it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 125.3 FPS offers more headroom but may not be necessary unless the display supports higher refresh rates. Ultra at 76.2 FPS is the maximum quality option, but the difference from High is only 3.7 FPS, making High the recommended setting for most users. Low settings are only advisable for competitive play at 1080p, where the 350.2 FPS result can be leveraged for the absolute lowest latency.