Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a performance profile in Inside that is heavily governed by the resolution selected. The data shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern across the four tested settings presets, with the most significant frame rate drops occurring when moving from 1440p to 4K. The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 sees the High preset average drop from 177 FPS to 127 FPS, a reduction of 50 FPS. The jump to 3840x2160 is even more punishing, with the High preset falling further to 80 FPS, meaning the 4K result is less than half of the 1080p figure. This pattern is consistent across all presets, with the Low settings dropping from 320 FPS at 1080p to 254 FPS at 1440p and finally to 160 FPS at 4K. The scaling behavior indicates that while the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, the Radeon RX 7700 becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases, particularly at 4K where the workload on the GPU's shading units and memory bus intensifies.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across all presets is exceptionally high, with the Low preset reaching 320 FPS and even the Ultra preset maintaining a robust 168 FPS. These figures suggest the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient to keep the GPU fed, as the frame generation is not heavily constrained by the processor's single-thread performance at these lower resolutions. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial but not catastrophic, with the High preset losing 50 FPS (from 177 to 127), which is a 28% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is starting to feel the pressure of the increased pixel count, but the system still maintains very playable frame rates.

The most dramatic scaling occurs at 3840x2160, where the GPU's limitations become starkly apparent. The High preset average plummets to 80 FPS, which is a 37% drop from the 1440p result. The Ultra preset suffers a similar fate, falling from 121 FPS at 1440p to 76 FPS at 4K. The Low preset also sees a significant reduction, dropping from 254 FPS at 1440p to 160 FPS at 4K. This data strongly suggests that the Radeon RX 7700's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands, but the raw compute throughput of 25.18 TFLOPS is the limiting factor at 4K. The game's puzzle-platformer nature means it is not extremely demanding, but the 4K resolution with High or Ultra settings pushes the GPU to its limits, resulting in frame rates that are playable but far from the high refresh rate territory seen at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7700 achieves a combo rank of 1250 out of 2887 tested combinations for Inside. This places the combo in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested, indicating that it is a competent performer for this title but not at the absolute top of the charts. The percentile ranking for the CPU is 89, meaning it outperforms 89% of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU's percentile is 58, showing it is a more mid-range component. This discrepancy in percentile rankings is telling; the CPU is clearly a high-end part, while the GPU is more modest, and the overall combo rank reflects this balance.

The combo rank of 1250 suggests that while the frame rates are generally high, there are many other combinations that can achieve better results, particularly those with more powerful GPUs. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in most scenarios, as its benchmark scores are strong, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3494 and a multithread score of 25047. However, the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20974 is relatively modest, and this is what holds the combo back from a higher ranking. For a game like Inside, which is not particularly demanding, this combo is more than adequate, but the rank indicates that users seeking the absolute highest frame rates at 4K would need to look at GPU upgrades.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 80 FPS, which is a playable frame rate but significantly lower than the 177 FPS seen at 1080p.

Q: How does the Low preset at 1080p compare to the Ultra preset at 4K?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average of 320 FPS, while the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages only 76 FPS. This represents a dramatic 244 FPS difference, demonstrating the significant impact of both resolution and settings on performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K. The CPU's high percentile ranking (89) and strong benchmark scores suggest it is not a bottleneck, while the GPU's more modest performance (58th percentile) is what constrains frame rates at 4K.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset?

A: The minimum FPS for the Medium preset is 240 FPS at 1920x1080, 173 FPS at 2560x1440, and 108 FPS at 3840x2160. These figures provide a baseline for frame time consistency.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 1250 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The maximum FPS recorded is 325 FPS, which occurs at 1080p with the Medium preset. The Medium preset also shows a maximum of 234 FPS at 1440p and 147 FPS at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast, with the Low preset achieving an average of 320 FPS and the Medium preset at 282 FPS. The High preset still delivers a very smooth 177 FPS, and the Ultra preset is not far behind at 168 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 325 FPS, indicating excellent frame pacing. This resolution is clearly not a challenge for the system, and the frame rates are high enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. The Low preset averages 254 FPS, which is still very high, while the Medium preset drops to 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS and a maximum of 234 FPS. The High preset averages 127 FPS, and the Ultra preset is at 121 FPS. These figures are all playable, but the gap between the Low and Ultra presets narrows as the resolution increases, suggesting the GPU is becoming more of a factor. At 3840x2160, the performance takes a more significant hit. The Low preset still manages 160 FPS, but the Medium preset falls to 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS. The High preset averages 80 FPS, and the Ultra preset is at 76 FPS. The 4K results are still playable, but they are not in the high-refresh-rate territory seen at lower resolutions. The data shows a clear trend: the system is capable of very high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires compromises in settings to maintain high FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 plays a critical role in determining the frame rates at higher resolutions. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU has a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for a game like Inside. The GPU's base clock is 1900 MHz, with a boost clock of 2459 MHz and a game clock of 2041 MHz. The shading units count is 2560, and the texture units are 160, with 96 ROPs. These specifications are mid-range for the Radeon RX 7000 series, and the benchmark data confirms this positioning. The Passmark G3D score of 20974 places it in the 58th percentile, which is a modest result compared to the CPU's 89th percentile.

The GPU's performance in Inside is heavily dependent on resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck, and the frame rates are likely limited by the game's engine or CPU. However, at 4K, the GPU's compute power becomes the limiting factor. The FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS is sufficient for the game, but the 4K resolution requires a significant amount of pixel processing, which taxes the 96 ROPs. The data shows that the Ultra preset at 4K only achieves 76 FPS, which is a 55% drop from the 1080p Ultra result of 168 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, as the CPU's strong single-thread performance is not the issue. The GPU's 40 ray tracing cores are not relevant for this game, as Inside does not utilize ray tracing, but the raw rasterization performance is what matters here.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture. It has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a total L3 cache of 96 MB shared. The 3D V-Cache technology is a key feature that provides a large amount of cache, which can be beneficial for gaming workloads. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3494 and a multithread score of 25047. The percentile ranking of 89 indicates that this CPU is in the top 11% of all processors tested, making it a high-end part. The nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H with a delta of 0.2% and the Intel Core i9-13950HX with a delta of 0.5%, showing that the CPU is competitive with top-tier mobile and desktop parts.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is to ensure that the game logic and physics are processed quickly, allowing the GPU to render frames without waiting on the processor. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, and the CPU's single-thread performance is more than adequate. The drop in FPS from 1080p to 4K is primarily due to the GPU, as the CPU's performance is consistent across resolutions. The 96 MB of L3 cache is likely beneficial for the game's level loading and physics calculations, but the game is not CPU-intensive enough to see a major difference. The CPU's TDP of 65 W is low, indicating efficient power usage, but this does not directly impact the frame rates. Overall, the CPU is a strong partner for the GPU in this game, providing ample headroom for the GPU to work at its full potential.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset offers an average of 168 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset is also excellent at 177 FPS, and the difference between High and Ultra is minimal in terms of playability. For users who prioritize maximum visual fidelity at 1080p, the Ultra preset is recommended, as the frame rate is still very high. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a higher average of 282 FPS, but the visual difference between Medium and Ultra may be noticeable, so it is a trade-off between fidelity and frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best balance, delivering an average of 127 FPS, which is smooth and suitable for most monitors. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 121 FPS, which is only slightly lower, so it is also a viable option for users who want the best visuals without a significant FPS penalty. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 203 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming, but the visual quality may be compromised. For 4K gaming, the situation is more nuanced. The High preset averages 80 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset at 4K averages 128 FPS, which is a better option for maintaining high frame rates, but the visual quality is reduced. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 76 FPS, which is only slightly lower than High, so the Ultra preset is recommended for 4K users who want the best visuals, as the FPS difference is negligible. In summary, the Ultra preset is the best choice at 1080p and 1440p for visual quality, while at 4K, the Medium preset offers the best frame rate, and the Ultra preset is a strong alternative for those who prioritize graphics over FPS.