Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a decisive performance profile in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer that is anything but demanding by modern standards. The benchmark data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet surprisingly capable of exploiting the game’s simplicity to achieve exceptional frame rates at 1080p. This analysis dissects the measured FPS rows, contextualizes the combo’s standing among 2,887 tested configurations, and explores the distinct roles played by the CPU and GPU in shaping the final experience.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data tells a clear story about where the performance bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 309 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 222 FPS, a reduction of roughly 28%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 140 FPS, which is another 37% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern is steep, indicating that the GPU’s rendering workload is the primary constraint as resolution climbs. The CPU is not the limiting factor here; the Ryzen 5 7500F’s six Zen 4 cores are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

The trend persists across other settings presets. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 247 at 1080p to 178 at 1440p and then to 112 at 4K. The percentage drops are similar, reinforcing the idea that the RX 9060’s pixel throughput is the deciding factor. At High settings, the numbers are 155 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows a similar pattern: 147 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The consistent reduction in FPS as resolution increases strongly suggests that the game’s visual complexity is not stressing the CPU’s six cores or 12 threads, but rather the GPU’s 64 ROPs and 128-bit memory bus.

Interestingly, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe than from 1440p to 4K, especially at lower settings. For example, with Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 87 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 82 FPS. This near-linear behavior indicates that the GPU is operating within its intended performance envelope, with no sudden cliff suggesting a memory or bandwidth limitation. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth appear adequate for this title, as the FPS scaling does not collapse at 4K. The data implies that users seeking higher frame rates at 4K would need to lower settings, but the GPU is the component to watch, not the CPU.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 309, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the game is highly optimized and the hardware is capable of extreme frame rates when visual fidelity is minimized.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 66. This is the lowest measured average, but it remains above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting a playable experience even at the highest preset and resolution.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between Medium and High settings?

A: Yes, the data shows a consistent gap. At 1080p, Medium averages 247 FPS while High averages 155 FPS, a difference of 92 FPS. At 1440p, the gap is 67 FPS (178 vs 111), and at 4K it is 42 FPS (112 vs 70). The jump from Medium to High has a substantial impact on frame rates.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1615 out of 2887 tested combinations. This places it in the middle of the pack, indicating that while it performs well, many other systems achieve higher frame rates in Inside.

Q: Does the CPU show any signs of being a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data suggests the opposite. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 309 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218 indicate strong per-core performance, sufficient to avoid holding back the GPU in this game.

Q: How does the GPU’s average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti’s score of 16129. The deltaPct of -0.7 indicates the two GPUs are nearly identical in overall synthetic performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1615 out of 2887 tested combinations places it near the 56th percentile of all systems tested. This is a mid-pack result, which is surprising given the hardware’s modern architecture and high benchmark scores. The CPU alone sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The discrepancy between the component-level percentiles and the in-game rank suggests that Inside is not a demanding title, and many older or less powerful systems can achieve similar frame rates due to the game’s low system requirements.

The rank is influenced by the fact that the game is from 2016 and runs well on a wide variety of hardware. The combo’s performance is strong in absolute terms, but the field of tested systems includes many configurations that can also push high FPS. The data shows that the combo’s 4K Ultra average of 66 FPS is respectable, but other systems with higher-ranked GPUs may achieve even higher frame rates. The deltaPct values for the GPU’s nearest rivals are small, with the RTX 3060 Ti being nearly identical, so the in-game ranking likely depends on CPU and memory configurations as well. The Ryzen 5 7500F’s DDR5 memory support and 32 MB of L3 cache may provide a slight edge over older platforms, but the overall rank indicates that this combo is competent but not exceptional in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo delivers an average of 309 FPS on Low, 247 FPS on Medium, 155 FPS on High, and 147 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset also reports a minimum of 210 FPS and a maximum of 284 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. The High and Ultra presets do not have min/max data, but their averages are still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors.

At 1440p, the averages are 222 FPS on Low, 178 FPS on Medium, 111 FPS on High, and 106 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset’s min and max are 151 and 204 FPS, respectively. This shows that even at a higher resolution, the combo maintains high frame rates across all settings. The drop from High to Ultra at 1440p is only 5 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional effects are not particularly taxing.

At 4K, the averages are 140 FPS on Low, 112 FPS on Medium, 70 FPS on High, and 66 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset reports a min of 95 FPS and a max of 128 FPS. This is the only resolution where the High and Ultra presets drop below 100 FPS, but they remain comfortably playable. The data shows a clear hierarchy: Low and Medium presets are suitable for high-refresh-rate displays at all resolutions, while High and Ultra are best reserved for 60 Hz displays at 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the dominant component in this combo for Inside. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is more than enough for this game, as the FPS scaling does not indicate any memory-related stuttering. The 128-bit memory bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game’s textures and effects. The GPU’s clocks are notable: a base clock of 1700 MHz and a boost clock of 2990 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz. These high clocks contribute to the GPU’s pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 16014, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129, a mere 0.7% difference. This indicates that the RX 9060 offers performance comparable to a well-known previous-generation card. In Inside, the GPU’s role is clear: it determines the frame rate at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is working hard to maintain 66 FPS, while at 1080p Low, it is barely stressed, achieving 309 FPS. The GPU’s 64 ROPs are likely the limiting factor at 4K, as the resolution scaling shows a consistent decline in FPS as pixel count increases.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 247 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor. At 1440p, it still achieves 178 FPS, and at 4K it maintains 112 FPS. The Medium preset also has the only complete min/max data, showing a minimum of 95 FPS at 4K, which ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

The Low preset is the best choice for maximizing frame rates, especially at 1080p where it hits 309 FPS. However, the visual quality reduction may not be worth the extra frames for most users. The High and Ultra presets are viable at 1080p and 1440p, with averages above 100 FPS, but at 4K they drop to 70 FPS and 66 FPS, respectively. For a 60 Hz 4K display, the Ultra preset is playable, but the Medium preset provides a significant FPS boost with only a modest visual downgrade. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot, offering a 46 FPS advantage over High at 4K (112 vs 70) and a 45 FPS advantage at 1440p (178 vs 111).

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F plays a supporting role in this combo, but its capabilities ensure it does not bottleneck the GPU. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 974. In Inside, which is not a multi-threaded title, this single-core strength is crucial for maintaining high frame rates.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12362. These scores place the CPU in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, being only 0.1% different in average benchmark score. The CPU’s 32 MB of L3 cache and DDR5 memory support contribute to its ability to feed data to the GPU efficiently. In this game, the CPU’s role is to ensure that the GPU is never waiting for data, and the high frame rates at 1080p Low suggest it does this effectively. The data shows no signs of CPU limitation, as the FPS scales consistently with resolution changes, indicating the GPU is the primary driver of performance.