Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers remarkably high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer, with the data showing this pairing ranks in the 56th percentile of all tested combos. The benchmark results indicate that this system is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher settings, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that even at low settings, the frame rate scales to levels that far exceed display refresh rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, featuring a 32 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip achieves a single-thread score of 3406 in Cinebench R23 and a multi-thread score of 24128, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. This strong single-core performance is critical for a game like Inside, which is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer that typically relies on a few primary threads for game logic and physics.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 351.2 FPS, a figure that is nearly double the 176.5 FPS seen at High settings. This dramatic change in frame rate based on graphical settings, rather than resolution, indicates that the GPU is doing most of the work. The Ryzen 5 7600X's rapid boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures that the game's draw calls and physics calculations are processed quickly enough to feed the GPU at these high frame rates. When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7600X is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, which scores 0.2% higher in average benchmarks, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, which scores identically. This suggests that the CPU's performance headroom is more than sufficient for Inside, as even a 6-core part from a previous generation would likely deliver similar results in this specific title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 22 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2150 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz. With 2560 shading units and a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s, the card is well-equipped to handle the simple 2D and 3D rendering in Inside. The GPU's 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with its 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, suggests a card that is far more powerful than what this game requires for smooth gameplay.

The benchmark data confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 75.6 FPS, while at 4K Low, it jumps to 157 FPS. This 2x performance difference from a settings change, compared to a 1.4x difference from a resolution change (1080p High at 176.5 FPS vs 4K High at 82.9 FPS), points to the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth being taxed by the more demanding visual effects. The 12 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor here, as the game's low and medium presets likely use less than 6 GB of memory, leaving plenty of headroom. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, scores 1.3% higher in average benchmarks, but the RX 6750 XT's performance in Inside is so high that this minor difference is irrelevant to the playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 736th out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside. While this rank may seem mid-pack, it is important to consider that the list likely includes many systems with significantly more powerful GPUs, such as flagship RTX 40-series and RX 7900-series cards, which are overkill for a game of this graphical complexity. The data shows that this combo is in the top 44% of all systems tested, which is a strong result given the hardware's mid-range positioning.

The rank is more a reflection of the game's low system requirements than a deficiency in the hardware. For instance, this combo delivers 166.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors. The fact that it is ranked 736th suggests that many higher-ranked combos are achieving frame rates in the 200-300 FPS range at 1080p, which provides no tangible benefit on standard displays. The combo's performance is consistent across resolutions, indicating that the CPU and GPU are well-matched, with neither component causing a significant bottleneck that would drag the rank down.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear pattern of performance scaling with settings and resolution. At 1080p, the system achieves 351.2 FPS on Low, 282.9 FPS on Medium, 176.5 FPS on High, and 166.5 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 2.1x drop from Low to Ultra, which is a significant reduction but still leaves the game playable at extremely high refresh rates. At 1440p, the scores are 255.5 FPS on Low, 201.9 FPS on Medium, 126.2 FPS on High, and 118.6 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 27-28% across all settings, which is consistent with the increase in pixel count.

Moving to 4K, the performance drops further: 157 FPS on Low, 124.8 FPS on Medium, 82.9 FPS on High, and 75.6 FPS on Ultra. The 4K numbers are still playable, but the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 2.1x, similar to the 1080p ratio. Notably, the difference between High and Ultra settings is minimal at all resolutions, with only a 5-7% performance penalty for Ultra. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are not visually significant but still tax the GPU. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for 60 Hz displays, but for high-refresh 4K monitors, dropping to High or Medium is advisable.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component. At 1080p High, the system produces 176.5 FPS; at 1440p High, it produces 126.2 FPS (a 28.5% decrease); and at 4K High, it produces 82.9 FPS (a 34.3% decrease from 1440p). This scaling is almost perfectly linear with the number of pixels, which indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. If the CPU were the limit, we would expect to see a smaller FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, as the CPU would still be able to feed the GPU at the same rate.

The data confirms this interpretation: at 1080p Low, the system hits 351.2 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame rate capability for this game. When moving to 4K Low, the FPS drops to 157, a 55% decrease, which is directly proportional to the 4x pixel count increase. This shows that the CPU can maintain a high frame rate, but the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors at higher resolutions. For users with 1080p 240 Hz monitors, this combo can fully saturate the display at Medium or High settings, while 1440p 144 Hz users will need to stick to High or Medium to stay above their refresh rate.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum frame rate this combo can achieve in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 351.2 at 1080p resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, the system achieves 82.9 FPS at 4K High and 75.6 FPS at 4K Ultra, making it playable on 4K 60 Hz displays.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 26272, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?

A: The RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 35327, which is 1.3% lower than the RTX 3080's score of 35787.

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

A: At 1440p, High settings yield 126.2 FPS, while Ultra yields 118.6 FPS, a difference of 7.6 FPS or about 6%.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 736th out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside, placing it in the top 44% of all systems.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests that the High preset is the sweet spot for this combo. At 1080p, High delivers 176.5 FPS, which is 10 FPS higher than Ultra but with a negligible visual difference in a game with a stylized art style. At 1440p, High provides 126.2 FPS, which is ideal for 120 Hz monitors, while Ultra drops to 118.6 FPS, still above 60 Hz but not worth the extra GPU load. For 4K, High is the recommended choice, as it offers 82.9 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, whereas Ultra drops to 75.6 FPS.

The Low and Medium presets are only necessary for extreme refresh rate chasing. At 1080p Low, the system hits 351.2 FPS, which would benefit users with 360 Hz monitors, but Medium at 282.9 FPS is a better balance of visual quality and performance. For 1440p, Medium at 201.9 FPS is excellent for high-refresh displays, and even 4K Medium at 124.8 FPS is a viable option for 120 Hz 4K TVs. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as the data shows it provides less than a 6% performance penalty over High but offers marginal visual improvements in a game that is not graphically demanding. Users should prioritize High for a stable, high-quality experience, and only use Medium or Low if they have displays that can take advantage of frame rates above 200 FPS.