Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer that places minimal stress on high-end hardware. The measured data shows this combo handles even the most demanding settings with ease, making it a prime example of a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, while the CPU's strength becomes more apparent as resolution scales. This analysis breaks down the performance metrics across resolutions, settings, and the component roles.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 177 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High sees the average drop to 127 FPS, a reduction of 50 FPS or roughly 28%. The jump to 3840x2160 High brings the average down to 80 FPS, another 47 FPS drop, marking a 55% decrease from the 1440p figure and a 55% decrease from 1080p as well. This steep decline is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions; the RX 6750 XT is working progressively harder to fill those extra pixels.

However, the Low preset tells a different story. At 1080p Low, the system achieves an average of 320 FPS. This is an enormous frame rate that indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more data than it can process. At 1440p Low, the average is 254 FPS, a 66 FPS drop, and at 4K Low, it falls to 160 FPS, another 94 FPS drop. While the frame rate still drops with resolution, the absolute values suggest that even at 4K Low, the GPU is not being pushed to its absolute limit, but the scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU that is increasingly the limiting factor.

The Medium preset offers the most telling data. At 1080p, the average is 283 FPS, with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 325 FPS. At 1440p, this drops to 203 FPS (min 173, max 234). At 4K, the average falls to 128 FPS, with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. The range between the minimum and maximum frame rates also narrows as resolution increases, from an 85 FPS spread at 1080p to a 38 FPS spread at 4K. This tightening of frame time variance suggests that as the GPU load increases, the frame delivery becomes more consistent, a sign that the CPU is no longer able to introduce as much variance because the GPU is the clear bottleneck.

What does this mean for the limiting component? At 1080p, the CPU is the star. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is able to push frame rates well beyond what the GPU can handle. As the resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the RX 6750 XT becomes the performance ceiling. The data suggests that this combo is extremely well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, where the GPU can still produce high frame rates, but the CPU is not left idle. At 4K, the system is firmly GPU-bound, and the CPU's headroom is largely unused. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear, but the consistent drop in average frame rate at every preset confirms that the GPU is the primary component dictating performance at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured frame rates, the Ultra preset is the default recommendation for this game. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 168 FPS, which is only 9 FPS lower than High. This is a negligible performance cost for the maximum visual fidelity. The 1440p Ultra average of 121 FPS is still exceptionally smooth. Even at 4K, the Ultra preset produces an average of 76 FPS, which is playable, but it is the only setting at 4K that drops below the 80 FPS mark.

The High preset is the sensible choice for 4K if a higher frame rate is desired. At 3840x2160, High produces an average of 80 FPS, a marginal 4 FPS improvement over Ultra. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal, so the choice between them at 4K will depend on the user's preference for a few extra frames versus the absolute best image quality.

The Medium preset offers a significant frame rate jump over High at all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium averages 283 FPS, a 106 FPS improvement over High. At 1440p, Medium averages 203 FPS, which is 76 FPS higher than High. At 4K, Medium averages 128 FPS, a 48 FPS jump over High. This makes Medium the best choice for players who prioritize high refresh rates over visual fidelity. The minimum frame rates at Medium are also strong, with a 240 FPS minimum at 1080p and a 173 FPS minimum at 1440p, ensuring a consistent experience.

The Low preset is only necessary for achieving the absolute highest frame rates possible. At 1080p, Low produces an average of 320 FPS, which is 37 FPS higher than Medium. At 1440p, Low averages 254 FPS, 51 FPS higher than Medium. These frame rates are so high that they are only relevant for competitive play or for use with a display that has an extremely high refresh rate. The visual downgrade from Low to Medium is substantial, and given that Medium already provides well over 200 FPS at 1440p, Low is rarely the optimal choice. For the best balance of image quality and performance, the data strongly points to the High preset at 1080p and 1440p, with Medium being a viable alternative for those seeking even higher frame rates. At 4K, Ultra is the premier choice, with High as a close second.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, with its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, provides a 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. This is a significant amount of memory and bandwidth for a game like Inside, which is not known for being memory-hungry. The GPU's clock speeds are 2150 MHz base and 2600 MHz boost, with a game clock of 2495 MHz. These clocks are high, and the data suggests they are being utilized effectively, as the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K.

The GPU's role is defined by its ability to render the game at various resolutions. The benchmark results show it is capable of handling the game at 4K with an average of 80 FPS on High settings. This is a strong result for a GPU in this class. The 12 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures and geometry at any of the tested settings, meaning there is no risk of VRAM capacity limiting performance. The memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s is also ample, as the game's art style, which is predominantly dark and low-detail, does not require excessive texture streaming.

The GPU's performance relative to other cards is indicated by its percentile rank of 71, meaning it performs better than 71% of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon R9 M395X and the AMD FirePro W7100, have average scores that are 0.5% and 0.6% lower, respectively. This puts the RX 6750 XT in a competitive position for its class. The compute performance is also solid, with a Passmark G3D score of 20700, which is a general indicator of its rendering capabilities.

In the context of this game, the GPU's role is to maintain high frame rates as resolution increases. The data shows it does this admirably, with the frame rate dropping from 320 FPS at 1080p Low to 160 FPS at 4K Low. This 50% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K is typical for a GPU-bound workload and confirms that the RX 6750 XT is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU's specifications, including its 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, are well-suited for the game's 2D-style rendering, which places a heavy emphasis on fill rate and pixel processing. The boost clock of 2600 MHz ensures that the GPU can push these units to their maximum potential, resulting in the high frame rates observed in the measured data.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand database of tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks at 1247 out of 2887 total combos for Inside. This puts it in the top 43% of all systems tested, which is a solid result given the game's low system requirements. The rank suggests that while there are many faster combinations, this setup is far from the bottom of the barrel.

This ranking confirms the CPU's strength. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573 and sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Intel Core i9-13950HX, are just 0.2% and 0.5% behind, respectively. This places the CPU in the high-end tier of processors, and its performance is a major contributor to the combo's overall rank.

The GPU, while not as high-ranking as the CPU, is still a capable performer. With a percentile rank of 71, it is above average, but its performance is not exceptional. The combo's rank of 1247 is likely held back by the GPU's more modest standing. Had the system been paired with a more powerful GPU, the rank would likely be much higher, as the CPU has the headroom to support it. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo's ranking; the GPU is.

The rank of 1247 out of 2887 means that 1640 other combinations are faster, but 1246 are slower. This places the combo in a large middle segment of the performance spectrum. For a game like Inside, which is not graphically intensive, this rank is more than adequate for a great experience. The high frame rates at all resolutions and settings confirm that the combo's performance is more than sufficient for the game, even if it does not top the charts. The rank is a summary of the hardware's capability, and in this case, it reflects a system that is well-matched for the game, with the CPU providing a strong foundation and the GPU delivering good, but not class-leading, rendering performance.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with the Ultra preset?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 76 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is a playable frame rate, though it is the lowest average recorded in the benchmark set.

Q: What is the best resolution for this setup to achieve the highest frame rates?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 produces the highest average frame rates across all settings. At Low settings, the average is 320 FPS, and at Ultra, it is 168 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the frame rates are still very high, such as 254 FPS on Low and 203 FPS on Medium. This indicates the system is not severely bottlenecked, but the scaling from 1080p suggests the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor compared to 1080p.

Q: How does the GPU's memory capacity affect performance in this game?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The data shows no signs of memory capacity limiting performance, as frame rates are consistently high and do not show any unusual drops that would indicate memory swapping.

Q: How does this combo's performance compare to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 1247th out of 2887 tested combinations. This means it performs better than 1246 other systems and worse than 1640, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested hardware.

Q: Is the Ultra preset much more demanding than High?

A: The performance difference is small. At 1080p, Ultra averages 168 FPS compared to High's 177 FPS, a difference of only 9 FPS. At 4K, the difference is only 4 FPS (76 vs 80 FPS), making Ultra the better choice for visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates, with minimum and maximum where available, for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 80 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 160 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 128 | 109 | 147 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 76 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 127 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 254 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 203 | 173 | 234 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 121 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 177 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 320 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 283 | 240 | 325 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 168 | - | - |

The data reveals a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, the system is capable of exceeding 300 FPS on Low, and even the Ultra preset clears 160 FPS. The 1440p results are similarly impressive, with all presets except Ultra averaging above 120 FPS. At 4K, the performance drops, but the system remains playable on all presets, with the High and Medium presets providing the best balance of frame rate and visual quality. The Medium preset consistently provides a significant boost over High at all resolutions, making it a strong choice for players with high refresh rate displays. The data confirms that this is a high-performance combo for Inside, capable of delivering a smooth experience at any resolution.