Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The measured data shows that this pairing is capable of producing extremely high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, firmly placing it within the top percentile of all tested configurations for this title.

Settings Recommendations

For a game like Inside, which is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer, the visual experience is paramount. The benchmark data reveals that the Ultra preset provides the most visually complete experience while still maintaining frame rates well above the threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 206 FPS, and even at 3840x2160, it maintains a highly playable 93 FPS average. Given the game's deliberate pacing and atmospheric visuals, the marginal difference in frame rate between the Ultra and High presets is a worthwhile trade-off for the maximum graphical fidelity.

While the Low preset yields the highest frame rates—peaking at 320 FPS at 1080p—it does so at the cost of visual quality. The data indicates that the performance headroom is so substantial that dropping to Low settings is unnecessary. The Medium preset offers a balanced middle ground, but the data shows that the step up to High or Ultra is not excessively demanding. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the High preset at 2560x1440 presents an excellent balance, delivering an average of 156 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience without compromising on visual detail. Ultimately, the recommendation is to select the Ultra preset, as the measured performance shows it remains well within the playable range at all resolutions, and the game's artistic style benefits significantly from higher settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a formidable component in this pairing, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU has a substantial memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. This is particularly relevant for a game like Inside, which, while not graphically intensive by modern standards, still benefits from ample memory resources to ensure smooth texture streaming and asset loading. The GPU's boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz are significant factors in its ability to render frames quickly.

The benchmark results for the RX 9070 show a Passmark G3D score of 25381, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, which it outperforms by 0.6%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, which is 1.2% ahead. However, in the context of Inside, the GPU's raw compute power is more than sufficient. The data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the GPU is still able to produce an average of 93 FPS, indicating that it is not the primary bottleneck. The combination of high clock speeds and substantial memory resources ensures that the GPU can handle the game's rendering demands with ease, even at the highest resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data illustrates a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 206 FPS on Ultra and 320 FPS on Low. Moving to 2560x1440, these figures drop to 148 FPS (Ultra) and 287 FPS (Low). At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance further scales down to 93 FPS (Ultra) and 196 FPS (Low). This pattern shows that the game's frame rate is sensitive to the number of pixels being rendered, which is a typical characteristic of GPU-bound workloads.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K on the Ultra preset shows a performance drop from 206 FPS to 93 FPS, a reduction of approximately 55%. This substantial decrease indicates that the GPU is being tasked with significantly more work at higher resolutions. However, even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate remains above 60 FPS, which is a solid result for a game with this visual style. The fact that the system maintains such high frame rates even at 4K suggests that while the GPU does become more heavily utilized at higher resolutions, the overall system performance is so high that it never falls below a smooth, playable threshold. The data indicates that the limiting component shifts from the CPU at 1080p to the GPU as resolution increases, but the combination is powerful enough that neither component ever becomes a significant constraint in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific configuration of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9070 is ranked 764th out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 26.5% of all tested system configurations for this game. While this is a solid ranking, it is interesting to note that it isn't higher, given the individual components' strengths. This can be attributed to the nature of Inside, which is a relatively lightweight game that may not fully utilize the high-end capabilities of both the CPU and GPU, allowing other, more balanced combinations to achieve similar or better results.

The combo's rank reflects its overall performance across all settings and resolutions. While the absolute frame rates are very high, other combinations may have achieved slightly higher scores in specific scenarios. The data suggests that this pairing is overqualified for the demands of Inside, delivering performance that far exceeds the game's requirements. The rank is still very respectable, indicating that users with this hardware will have an exceptionally smooth and responsive experience. The high individual component scores do not translate to a top-100 rank because the game likely doesn't stress the system enough to differentiate between high-end components, a common occurrence in older or less demanding titles.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture. It has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. A key feature is its substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is often beneficial in gaming scenarios. The CPU's performance is reflected in its Passmark multithread score of 25047 and single-thread score of 3494, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, which it trails by 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-14600, which is 0.7% ahead.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is less critical than in more complex simulations or strategy games. The game's puzzle platformer nature doesn't typically require extensive multi-core processing. The benchmark data supports this, as the frame rates are consistently high even at lower resolutions where the CPU would be more likely to become a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 320 FPS, indicating that the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU with enough data. The high single-thread performance and the large L3 cache contribute to the system's ability to maintain high frame rates without stuttering. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is not a limiting factor in this game; its performance is sufficient to ensure that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate at all settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this hardware?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 320 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming on this title?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 resolution, the system achieves an average of 98 FPS on High settings and 93 FPS on Ultra settings, indicating a highly playable experience.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573. It is 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and 0.7% behind the Intel Core i5-14600, while being 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23877.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 287 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 148 FPS. This represents a significant performance drop for maximum visual quality.

Q: Is there a significant frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, on Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 206 FPS at 1920x1080 to 93 FPS at 3840x2160, a substantial decrease of about 55% due to the increased rendering resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination in Inside.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :---------- | :------ | :------ |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 206 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 217 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 296 | 251 | 340 |

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

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 148 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 156 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 249 | 212 | 287 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 287 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 93 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | High | 98 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 157 | 133 | 180 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 196 | - | - |

The data confirms that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates, with the minimums ensuring no noticeable stutter. For instance, at 4K Medium, the frame rate ranges from 133 FPS to 180 FPS, showing a consistent performance window. The High and Ultra presets show only average scores, but their high values indicate a consistently smooth experience. This breakdown demonstrates that the system offers a wide range of performance options, all of which are above the standard 60 FPS threshold, allowing users to prioritize either maximum visual quality or the highest possible frame rates.