Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination presents a study in asymmetric capability for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer released in 2016. The data shows a modern six-core CPU paired with an older, entry-level GPU, yielding results that are heavily dictated by graphics settings rather than processor headroom. The measured frame rates reveal a system that can deliver smooth gameplay at lower resolutions and settings, but struggles to maintain fluid motion at 4K with higher quality presets.

FAQ

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

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average frame rate is 65.8 FPS. This is identical to the average achieved at the same resolution with High settings, which also reports 65.8 FPS, indicating a potential performance ceiling or a lack of visual difference between those two presets in this title.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates that 4K (3840x2160) performance is inconsistent. At Low settings, the average frame rate is 62.7 FPS, which is playable. However, at Medium settings it drops to 47.5 FPS, and at both High and Ultra settings, it falls below 30 FPS, with averages of 29.7 FPS and 27.7 FPS respectively.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: Given the game's release date and the GPU's specifications, the data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint. The GTX 1650 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and a 128-bit memory bus. Frame rates scale significantly with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck rather than a CPU limitation.

Q: What is the best performance result recorded for this combination?

A: The single highest average frame rate recorded is 134.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is more than double the frame rate seen at the same resolution with High or Ultra settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database?

A: The GTX 1650's average benchmark score is 8713. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro P2200, has an average score of 8671, which is a delta of 0.5%. The AMD Radeon 550X is 0.4% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is also 0.4% behind.

*Q: Where does this specific CPU+GPU pairing rank among all tested combos for Inside?*

A: This combination is ranked 1600 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the lower percentile of systems tested, indicating that while it is capable of running the game, most other pairings in the database deliver higher average performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the clear performance limiter in this pairing for Inside. This GPU is built on the Turing architecture using a 12 nm process and features 896 shading units. Its memory configuration consists of 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, providing 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The core clocks are listed with a base of 1485 MHz and a boost of 1665 MHz. The benchmark results show that this configuration is sufficient for the game's demands only at lower graphical presets.

The impact of the GPU is most evident in the scaling of frame rates with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 134.8 FPS. Increasing the settings to Medium drops the average to 109.7 FPS. The jump to High and Ultra presets shows a dramatic performance penalty, with both settling at 65.8 FPS. This suggests that the higher-end presets introduce effects that the GTX 1650's 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power cannot handle effectively. The pattern is consistent at 2560x1440, where the average frame rate at Low is 94.1 FPS, but falls to 48 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of nearly half.

At 4K resolution, the GPU's limitations become severe. The 128.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 4 GB VRAM capacity are insufficient for higher detail levels at 3840x2160. The average frame rate at Ultra is 27.7 FPS, and at High it is 29.7 FPS. Only by dropping to Low settings does the system achieve a playable 62.7 FPS. This data indicates that while the GTX 1650 can handle the game's art style and geometry at lower resolutions, its performance collapses when the rendering load increases, making it unfit for high-fidelity 4K gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X provides a significant amount of processing headroom that is not fully utilized in this title. This CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture and manufactured on a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores are substantial; for example, it achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24128 and a single-core score of 3406. In the database, it holds an 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26272.

The data from Inside suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck. The frame rates are much more sensitive to GPU-related changes, such as resolution and graphics settings, than to any CPU workload. The game, being a 2D puzzle platformer, likely has modest CPU requirements. The Ryzen 5 7600X, with its high single-thread performance, is more than capable of feeding frames to the GTX 1650.

The CPU's closest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, which has a delta of 0.2% with an average score of 26214, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, which is at parity with a score of 26262. This performance class is far beyond what is likely required for Inside. The measured FPS differences between settings are not indicative of a CPU limitation; instead, they show the GPU's struggle with increased pixel count and effects. The Ryzen 5 7600X performs its role flawlessly, ensuring that the GPU is the sole determinant of performance in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration provides a clear picture of its capabilities across different resolutions and settings. The performance envelope is wide, ranging from a low of 27.7 FPS to a high of 134.8 FPS.

1920x1080: At the most common gaming resolution, the system performs well. With Low settings, the average FPS is 134.8, providing a very smooth experience. Medium settings yield 109.7 FPS, still excellent for gameplay. Both High and Ultra settings produce an average of 65.8 FPS. This identical value suggests that the performance difference between these two presets is negligible in this specific test, potentially due to a driver-level cap or a specific in-game effect that has a hard performance cost.

2560x1440: At 1440p, the performance begins to show strain. Low settings maintain a high average of 94.1 FPS. Medium settings are still respectable at 74.8 FPS. However, High settings drop to 50.9 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 48 FPS. These numbers indicate that for a consistent 60 FPS experience at this resolution, users would need to stick to Medium settings or lower.

3840x2160: At 4K, the GTX 1650 is clearly out of its comfort zone. Low settings achieve an average of 62.7 FPS, which is just playable. Medium settings drop to 47.5 FPS. High settings average 29.7 FPS, and Ultra settings average 27.7 FPS. Both High and Ultra presets at this resolution are not suitable for smooth gameplay, as they fall below the 30 FPS threshold that is generally considered the minimum for playability in fast-paced scenes.

The data shows a consistent and predictable trend: performance scales inversely with resolution and settings. The most significant drop occurs between Low and High settings at 4K, where the average FPS falls by more than half, from 62.7 to 29.7. This is a clear indicator of the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute limitations being overwhelmed.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 1600 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the bottom 5% of all tested systems, which is a low standing. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GTX 1650's performance, as the CPU is a high-end part that sits in the 83rd percentile for all CPUs.

The low rank is unsurprising given the GPU's age and market segment. The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 8713 and is in the 43rd percentile for all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 and the NVIDIA Quadro P2200, have similar scores, indicating that this is a level of performance that is common among entry-level and older professional cards. When paired with a modern high-end CPU, the GPU still acts as a severe bottleneck, preventing the system from achieving higher frame rates in Inside.

The ranking indicates that while the system is perfectly functional and can play the game, it does so at a performance level that is significantly lower than the majority of other hardware combinations tested. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7600X is overkill for this game when paired with the GTX 1650, as the CPU's potential is left untapped. The system's overall ranking is a reflection of the GPU's limitations, which cap the experience at lower settings and resolutions to maintain acceptable frame rates.