Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, making it a top-tier pairing for this title. The data shows this combo ranks in the 1270th position out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top third of all systems. With frame rates that remain comfortably above 80 FPS even at 4K Ultra settings, this configuration proves that a mid-range CPU paired with a strong upper-mid-range GPU is more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer, providing a flawless experience across all tested resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the expected average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 184 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the lowest average FPS at 1080p because Ultra is the most demanding preset, yet it still provides a highly fluid experience.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution compared to 1440p?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops significantly compared to 2560x1440. For example, at High settings, the average drops from 139 FPS at 1440p to 87 FPS at 4K, representing a performance reduction of roughly 37%.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for the GPU in this game?

A: The data indicates this is not a CPU-bound scenario. The Ryzen 5 7600, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12735 and a single-core score of 1852, provides ample processing power. The frame rate scales consistently with resolution and settings, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 358 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This shows the immense headroom available when graphical demands are minimal.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 2080?

A: According to synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7700 XT has an average score of 22549, while the RTX 2080 has an average score of 22895. This represents a performance delta of -1.5%, indicating the RX 7700 XT is slightly behind the RTX 2080 in this specific benchmark metric.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rate monitors at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 139 FPS, which is well above the 120Hz threshold for many high-refresh monitors. Even at Ultra settings, the average of 132 FPS keeps the experience smooth on such displays.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the primary driver of Inside's performance in this configuration. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a substantial 432.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is crucial for maintaining high texture fill rates and ensuring smooth rendering at higher resolutions. The GPU's 3456 shading units and 96 ROPs, operating at a boost clock of up to 2544 MHz, are more than capable of handling the game's stylized 2.5D environments.

Benchmark results confirm the GPU's capability. Its Passmark G3D score of 22547 places it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of graphics cards on the market. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution increases. For instance, at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 358, but at 4K Low, it drops to 175. This scaling is directly tied to the GPU's workload; the fixed overhead of the CPU becomes less relevant as the GPU takes on more pixel-processing tasks.

This GPU is positioned competitively. Its average benchmark score of 22549 is within 1.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 5700's score of 22170, and it trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 by a mere 1.5%. The data suggests that the RX 7700 XT offers performance that is effectively in the same class as these older, high-end cards, making it a powerful choice for a game like Inside which does not feature the most demanding 3D geometry.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT achieves a rank of 1270 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the system in the 34th percentile of all combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the configurations in the database. This is a very strong result, especially considering the game's release date, as it suggests this modern hardware is far more powerful than what is typically required for this title.

The high ranking is a direct consequence of both components being well above the median performance level. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 26324, sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU, with a score of 22549, is in the 67th percentile. When paired, their combined strength ensures that there is no significant bottleneck, allowing the system to consistently deliver high frame rates. The rank of 1270 indicates that while there are more powerful combos, this particular pairing offers a level of performance that will handle Inside with significant headroom for maximum settings at high resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is immensely powerful, with average frame rates ranging from 184 FPS at Ultra to 358 FPS at Low. The Medium preset at this resolution yields an average of 309 FPS with a minimum of 263 FPS and a maximum of 356 FPS, showing excellent frame pacing.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. The Ultra preset averages 132 FPS, while High settings push that to 139 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows an average of 222 FPS, with a minimum of 189 and a maximum of 256 FPS. The Low preset at this resolution reaches an average of 278 FPS, demonstrating that even at a higher resolution, the hardware is rarely challenged.

At 3840x2160, the GPU starts to feel the pressure. The average FPS at Ultra drops to 83, and at High settings, it is 87 FPS. The Medium preset averages 140 FPS, with a minimum of 119 and a maximum of 161 FPS, indicating that while still playable, the gap between settings is more pronounced. The Low preset at 4K achieves an average of 175 FPS, which confirms the GPU's raw power. The data shows a predictable trend: for every step down in settings or resolution, there is a corresponding and often significant increase in average frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 serves as a highly capable partner to the RX 7700 XT. Based on the Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm process, this 6-core, 12-thread processor operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s ensure that game assets and instructions are delivered to the GPU without delay.

The CPU's benchmark scores are strong. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12735 and a single-core score of 1852 demonstrate its proficiency in both multi-threaded and lightly-threaded workloads. Inside is not a particularly CPU-intensive game, and the data supports this; the frame rates scale almost entirely with GPU load. The processor's percentile of 78 places it ahead of close rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, which has a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i9-11900KF, which has a delta of 0.4%.

This CPU provides more than enough compute headroom to prevent any bottleneck at all tested settings. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed and the CPU load is relatively highest, the system still achieves an average of 358 FPS. This indicates the Ryzen 5 7600 is not a limiting factor, allowing the RX 7700 XT to perform at its full potential.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High settings preset is the recommended choice across all resolutions. At 1080p, High delivers a smooth 193 FPS average, which is indistinguishable from the Ultra preset's 184 FPS in practical terms but may offer a slightly lower rendering load for more consistent frame times. At 1440p, High yields a 139 FPS average, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming monitors. Even at 4K, High settings provide a playable 87 FPS average, making it the only preset other than Medium and Low that is suitable for this resolution.

Ultra settings offer marginal visual improvements at a significant performance cost. At 1080p, the drop from High to Ultra is 9 FPS (from 193 to 184), and at 1440p, it is 7 FPS (from 139 to 132). At 4K, the drop is more pronounced, with a 4 FPS decrease (from 87 to 83). Given that Inside's art style is not heavily dependent on high-end effects, the difference between High and Ultra is likely imperceptible to most players, making High the more efficient choice.

The Medium preset is a strong fallback for 4K if higher frame rates are desired. It provides an average of 140 FPS at 4K, which is a substantial improvement over High settings. However, at 1080p and 1440p, Medium is unnecessary as High settings are already well above 120 FPS. The Low preset is only useful for maximizing frame rates, but with averages above 175 FPS even at 4K, it is not needed for a smooth experience on standard displays. The data clearly supports High as the default recommendation for this combo, with Ultra reserved for those who prioritize maximum quality over the already-excellent frame rates.