Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers a remarkably consistent performance profile in Inside, a game that proves far more demanding at higher resolutions than its minimalist visuals might suggest. The measured data reveals a component pairing that scales predictably, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck as resolution climbs, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures headroom at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a clear story about which component is doing the heavy lifting. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 144.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 107.4 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 25.6%. The jump to 3840x2160 brings a further decline to 67.5 FPS, representing a 53.2% loss compared to the 1080p figure. This pattern is consistent across all settings, with the Ultra preset showing the most dramatic scaling: 141.6 FPS at 1080p, 98.3 FPS at 1440p, and 64.7 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the RX 6650 XT’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus become increasingly strained as pixel count rises. The 4K results, hovering just above 60 FPS on High and Ultra, suggest the GPU is nearing its limit, while the 1080p results—exceeding 140 FPS on all presets—show a system that is far from CPU-bound. The scaling curve is not linear; the gap between 1440p and 4K is consistently larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p, reinforcing that memory bandwidth and fill rate are the limiting factors at higher resolutions. The 291.5 FPS at 1080p Low versus 134.9 FPS at 4K Low further confirms that resolution, not settings, is the dominant variable in this pairing.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average is 141.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested at that resolution.

Q: How does the 4K High preset compare to the 1440p High preset?

A: The 4K High preset delivers an average of 67.5 FPS, which is 39.9 FPS lower than the 107.4 FPS achieved at 2560x1440 with the same settings, a reduction of approximately 37.2%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 291.5 FPS, which is well beyond typical display refresh rates. This suggests the CPU, with its 4.70 GHz base and 5.30 GHz boost clocks, has ample headroom, and the GPU is still delivering frames faster than most monitors can display them.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest average is 64.7 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. This remains playable, but it is the only configuration that dips below the 67.5 FPS of the 4K High preset.

Q: How many total combinations were ranked for this game?

A: This specific combo ranks 1037 out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems evaluated for Inside.

Q: Does the RX 6650 XT’s VRAM capacity impact 4K performance?

A: The 8 GB VRAM allocation, combined with a 280.3 GB/s bandwidth, appears sufficient for this game, as the 4K results are consistent with the GPU’s compute capabilities rather than showing signs of memory spillover.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6650 XT, built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, is the clear performance driver in this pairing. Its 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs, running at a boost clock of 2635 MHz, deliver a measured FP32 throughput of 10.79 TFLOPS. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is the likely constraint at 4K.

The benchmark data shows the GPU’s passmark G3D score of 17166 places it at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (deltaPct 0) and the Intel Arc A370M (deltaPct -0.5). In Inside, the 4K Ultra result of 64.7 FPS aligns with expectations for a GPU of this class—it is capable of 4K, but only just. The 1080p results, exceeding 230 FPS on Medium and 140 FPS on High, indicate that the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The game clock of 2410 MHz and memory clock of 2190 MHz (17.5 Gbps effective) show consistent performance across all settings, with no anomalous dips that would suggest thermal or driver issues. The GPU’s 7 nm process node and 11,060 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, but the 176 W TDP and dual-slot design are modest for the performance delivered.

How This Combo Ranks

This pairing holds the 1037th position out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all systems evaluated for Inside. While this rank might seem middling, the absolute FPS figures tell a more favorable story. The 1080p Ultra result of 141.6 FPS is higher than what many higher-ranked combinations would achieve at 4K, suggesting the rank is heavily influenced by high-resolution performance. The combo’s standing reflects the GPU’s 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, which is respectable but not elite.

The CPU’s nearest rivals—including the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X—show deltaPct values within 0.2% of the 7600X’s average benchmark score of 26272, indicating that the processor is well-matched with comparable systems. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the RX 6800M and RX 470, also show minimal performance deltas. This suggests the combo’s rank is not due to a weak component, but rather the inherent demand of 4K gaming on a mid-range GPU. The data implies that this system is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it would rank significantly higher relative to other combinations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 140 FPS, but the Medium preset at 231.9 FPS offers a significant advantage over High at 144.3 FPS, with only a marginal visual difference for most users. The Ultra preset at 141.6 FPS is nearly identical to High, making High the better choice for those seeking maximum quality without sacrificing frame rate. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 169.8 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a 58.2% improvement over High at 107.4 FPS while still maintaining a high level of detail. The Ultra preset at 98.3 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays but fails to fully utilize higher refresh rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the choices narrow considerably. The High preset at 67.5 FPS is the only configuration that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, while Ultra at 64.7 FPS is borderline. Low at 134.9 FPS provides a playable experience but sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a game like Inside, where atmosphere is crucial. The data suggests that 4K users should stick with High settings, while 1440p users can push to Medium or High depending on their refresh rate. For 1080p, Medium provides the best balance of smoothness and quality, with High as a viable alternative for those prioritizing visuals.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset reveals a consistent pattern across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are: Low 291.5 FPS, Medium 231.9 FPS, High 144.3 FPS, and Ultra 141.6 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 59.6 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs 87.6 FPS, indicating that High settings introduce a significant rendering load. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal at just 2.7 FPS, suggesting that Ultra offers no tangible performance benefit at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the figures are: Low 212.3 FPS, Medium 169.8 FPS, High 107.4 FPS, and Ultra 98.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 42.5 FPS drop, but the Medium to High transition is a substantial 62.4 FPS loss. At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 134.9 FPS, Medium 103.8 FPS, High 67.5 FPS, and Ultra 64.7 FPS. The 4K Medium to High drop of 36.3 FPS is the largest relative loss in the dataset, reinforcing that High settings at 4K strain the GPU’s memory subsystem. The 4K Low result of 134.9 FPS is notably higher than the 1080p High result of 144.3 FPS, which is surprising but demonstrates that the GPU’s compute units are not fully utilized until higher settings are enabled.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, with 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, plays a supporting role in this pairing. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 1060 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3406 indicate strong single-thread performance, which is critical for a game like Inside that likely relies on a primary rendering thread. The boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s frame output at lower resolutions, evidenced by the 291.5 FPS at 1080p Low. The CPU’s passmark single-thread score of 4135 and geekbench single-core score of 2892 further confirm its capability.

The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of DDR5 memory bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for the game’s physics and logic systems. However, the data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in any configuration. The 4K results, where the GPU is clearly limited, show no anomalous CPU-related stutters or frame drops. The CPU’s percentile rank of 83 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26272, places it well above the GPU’s 72nd percentile, indicating that the processor has more headroom than the graphics card. This imbalance is typical for gaming systems, but it means that future GPU upgrades would be well-supported by this CPU. The 105 W TDP and 5 nm process node suggest efficient operation, but the real takeaway is that the 7600X is not a limiting factor in Inside, regardless of resolution or settings.