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# Inside: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + AMD Radeon RX 7700 — Benchmark Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is not graphically demanding by modern standards. The measured frame rates are extraordinarily high across all resolutions and settings, with the combo ranking in the 1193rd position out of 2887 tested combinations. This places the pairing in the upper half of all tested systems, though the game's modest requirements mean even mid-range hardware excels. The data shows that this combination is vastly overqualified for Inside, producing triple-digit average frame rates at every resolution tested, including 4K Ultra at 76 FPS. The CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's ample memory bandwidth combine to create a system that never approaches its limits in this title.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1193rd out of 2887 tested combos, placing it in the upper portion of the database.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 351 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, demonstrating the game's light engine load at lower resolutions.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra settings in Inside?*

A: Yes, the combo achieves a 76 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F's average benchmark score of 24964 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H, 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H, and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core 5 210H, while being 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 15852.

*Q: Does the GPU's compute performance align with its gaming results in Inside?*

A: The GPU scores 10963 in Passmark GPU Compute and 20974 in Passmark G3D, indicating strong compute capabilities that translate well to the game's rendering demands.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 provides overwhelming graphics headroom for Inside. This GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2438 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective speed, while the GPU core operates at a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. These specifications are far beyond what Inside requires, as evidenced by the frame rates achieved.

The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs provide substantial pixel throughput of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s. With 40 ray tracing cores and 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, the RX 7700 is built for modern AAA titles. In Inside, a game with relatively simple 2D side-scrolling visuals and atmospheric lighting, these resources remain largely underutilized. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-to-upper tier card, but in this specific title, its performance exceeds what the percentile suggests because the game's requirements are modest.

The GPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (0.1% higher), AMD Radeon RX 9060 (1% higher), AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (1.1% lower), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1.7% higher). These comparisons show the RX 7700 sits in a competitive performance band. In Inside, the GPU's 16 GB memory capacity ensures no texture or asset loading bottlenecks, even at 4K resolution with Ultra settings. The memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s allows rapid data transfer for the game's environmental effects and lighting calculations.

At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the GPU maintains a 76 FPS average, showing that even at the most demanding configuration tested, the card does not struggle. The difference between Low (160 FPS) and Ultra (76 FPS) at 4K represents the scaling of the game's graphical effects, but both figures are perfectly playable. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure full feature support for the game's rendering pipeline.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, providing strong single-thread performance that benefits games like Inside which rely heavily on physics calculations and game logic. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core ensure fast access to frequently used game data.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores reveal its capabilities: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and single-core score of 3218, a Geekbench multicore score of 12362 and single-core score of 2374, and a Passmark multithread score of 26825. The 3DMark scores range from 974 in single-thread to 6379 in max-threads, indicating excellent scaling across core counts. These results place the CPU in the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 24964.

In Inside, the CPU's role is to maintain consistent frame pacing and handle the game's puzzle logic and physics. The 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded game logic runs without bottlenecks. The CPU's nearest rivals in average score include the Intel Core i7-11850H (0.1% lower), AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (0.2% higher), Intel Core i7-13620H (0.2% lower), and Intel Core 5 210H (0.4% lower). These small percentage differences indicate the Ryzen 5 7500F is competitive with recent mobile and desktop processors.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample memory throughput for the game's requirements. With 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, the CPU is efficient and capable. For Inside, the CPU never becomes a limiting factor, as evidenced by the high frame rates at all settings. The Passmark physics score of 1788 and floating point math score of 47176 demonstrate the CPU's ability to handle the game's physics simulation without strain.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 1193rd out of 2887 tested combos in Inside, placing it in roughly the 59th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking is notable because the individual components rank higher — the CPU in the 77th percentile and GPU in the 58th percentile — but the game's low requirements mean that many lower-tier components also achieve high frame rates, compressing the performance curve.

In the context of the database, this rank means there are 1192 combos that perform better and 1694 that perform worse. The game's release date of 2016-07-06 means it was designed for hardware from that era, so modern components like the Ryzen 5 7500F and RX 7700 vastly exceed its requirements. The combo's rank is more a reflection of the game's modest demands than any limitation of the hardware.

The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 351 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine cap or display refresh rate limits. At 4K Ultra, the 76 FPS average is still well above playable thresholds. This consistency across the resolution and settings spectrum indicates the combo provides a uniformly excellent experience. The rank of 1193 suggests that systems with higher-end GPUs like the RTX 3060 Ti (GPU rival with 1.7% higher score) may achieve slightly higher frame rates, but the difference is imperceptible given the already extreme frame rates.

The combo's performance in Inside demonstrates that for lightweight games, the bottleneck shifts from hardware capability to game engine limitations. The 2887 total combos tested show a wide range of hardware, but in this title, even mid-range systems hit high frame rates. The 1193 rank should be interpreted as "well within the top half of systems" rather than any deficiency, because the actual frame rates are exceptional.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 351 FPS on Low, 282 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 240 and maximum of 325), 177 FPS on High, and 168 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset's min/max range of 240-325 FPS indicates consistent frame delivery without significant dips.

At 2560x1440, performance scales proportionally: 254 FPS on Low, 203 FPS on Medium (min 173, max 234), 127 FPS on High, and 121 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Medium figures show a slightly wider variance than 1080p, but the minimum of 173 FPS remains far above any playability concern. The transition from High to Ultra at 1440p costs only 6 FPS (127 to 121), suggesting the Ultra preset adds minimal graphical fidelity for this game.

At 3840x2160, the combo still delivers excellent performance: 160 FPS on Low, 128 FPS on Medium (min 108, max 147), 80 FPS on High, and 76 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Medium preset's minimum of 108 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 84 FPS (160 to 76), showing the graphical settings have a significant impact at high resolution.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at each settings level is consistent: Low drops from 351 to 160 FPS (45.6% retention), Medium from 282 to 128 FPS (45.4% retention), High from 177 to 80 FPS (45.2% retention), and Ultra from 168 to 76 FPS (45.2% retention). This uniform scaling indicates the GPU and CPU work together efficiently, with no unexpected bottlenecks at any resolution.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 240-325 FPS (85 FPS spread), at 1440p it is 173-234 FPS (61 FPS spread), and at 4K it is 108-147 FPS (39 FPS spread). The narrowing spread at higher resolutions typically indicates the GPU becoming the primary performance determinant, while at lower resolutions CPU or engine limits create more variance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 282 FPS average with a minimum of 240 FPS — essentially guaranteeing maximum refresh rate compatibility on any current monitor. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p costs 105 FPS (282 to 177), which is a substantial performance penalty for what the game's visual style likely offers in return. Ultra at 1080p provides only 9 FPS more than High (177 to 168), indicating diminishing returns at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, Medium again provides the optimal experience with 203 FPS average and a 173 FPS minimum. This ensures smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate 1440p displays. High and Ultra at 1440p deliver 127 and 121 FPS respectively, which are still excellent but represent a 37-40% performance drop from Medium. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the visual differences between Medium and High are unlikely to justify this frame rate reduction.

At 3840x2160, Medium delivers 128 FPS average with a 108 FPS minimum, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. This configuration provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS even during demanding scenes. High at 4K drops to 80 FPS and Ultra to 76 FPS, both playable but with less headroom for potential frame dips. The 52 FPS difference between Medium and High at 4K (128 to 80) is significant, while the visual upgrade is likely minimal given the game's art style.

For users with high-refresh-rate displays (144Hz or above), the Low preset at 1080p (351 FPS) or 1440p (254 FPS) maximizes frame rates beyond any display's capability. However, the Medium preset provides the best overall experience, offering near-maximum frame rates while retaining graphical quality. The data suggests that Ultra settings provide only marginal visual improvements over Medium in this game, making Medium the clear recommendation for optimal performance without unnecessary visual compromise.