Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a decisive performance advantage in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The benchmark data shows this combination is capable of extreme frame rates, often exceeding the refresh rate of high-end displays, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck only at the most demanding settings. This analysis breaks down the measured results to understand how the hardware handles this specific title.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS is 140.0 at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to the 4K Low preset?

A: The 1080p Low preset achieves 292.0 FPS, while the 4K Low preset achieves 132.2 FPS. This represents a 159.8 FPS difference, showing a significant performance drop at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of all tested combinations for this game?

A: Yes. The comboRankInGame places this setup at rank 1041 out of 1671 tested combos, which puts it in the 62nd percentile of all configurations.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RX 7600 XT and its closest rival, the RX 7600?

A: According to the GPU's nearestRivals data, the RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 20146, while the RX 7600 has a score of 20258. This results in a deltaPct of -0.6%, meaning the RX 7600 XT is slightly slower in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score compared to the Intel Core i5-13490F?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has an avgBenchmarkScore of 28246. The Intel Core i5-13490F has an avgScore of 28173, resulting in a deltaPct of 0.3%, meaning the Ryzen chip is marginally ahead.

Q: What is the boost clock of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X?

A: The CPU's boost clock is listed as 5.40 GHz, which is significantly higher than its base clock of 3.90 GHz.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The card's boost clock reaches 2755 MHz, with a game clock of 2470 MHz. These specifications allow it to handle the rendering demands of Inside with ease, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all tested configurations. The GPU's performance profile is strong enough that at lower resolutions and settings, the frame rates are extremely high, suggesting the game's visual effects are not overly taxing on the graphics processor.

The data indicates the GPU's role becomes more critical as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 62.4, which is a substantial reduction from the 1080p Ultra score of 140.0. This shows that the RX 7600 XT is still capable of delivering a playable experience at 4K with maxed-out settings, but the workload is significantly heavier. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 63 indicates it performs better than most GPUs in the database, which aligns with its ability to maintain high frame rates in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K results in consistent performance drops, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher settings. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 147.4 at 1080p to 105.8 at 1440p, and finally to 66.9 at 4K. This progression suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at these settings, as the workload on the graphics card increases with each resolution step.

However, the scaling is less severe at Low settings. The 1080p Low preset produces 292.0 FPS, while the 1440p Low preset produces 211.4 FPS. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 132.2. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is roughly 55%, which is less pronounced than the drop at Ultra settings, which is around 55% as well. This indicates that at lower settings, the CPU has more headroom to feed the GPU, but the GPU still remains the primary bottleneck. The data implies that for players seeking the absolute highest frame rates, sticking to 1080p or 1440p is necessary, while 4K is reserved for those who prioritize visual detail over raw speed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 292.0 on Low to 140.0 on Ultra, with Medium at 231.6 and High at 147.4. The jump from Low to Medium is substantial, but the difference between High and Ultra is relatively small, suggesting diminishing returns in performance cost for the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 211.4 for Low, 169.4 for Medium, 105.8 for High, and 102.2 for Ultra. The gap between High and Ultra narrows significantly at this resolution, with only a 3.6 FPS difference. This suggests that the Ultra preset's additional effects are less impactful at higher resolutions, or the GPU is beginning to hit a performance ceiling. Finally, at 3840x2160, the numbers drop to 132.2 for Low, 106.0 for Medium, 66.9 for High, and 62.4 for Ultra. The 4K Ultra score is the lowest in the entire dataset, but it remains above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a playable experience for most users.

Settings Recommendations

For players with a 1080p display, the Ultra preset at 140.0 FPS is the optimal choice, as it provides the maximum visual quality while still delivering a frame rate that is well above the standard 60 FPS target and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 147.4 FPS offers a marginal performance increase but sacrifices some visual fidelity. For 1440p, the High preset at 105.8 FPS is recommended, as it offers a balanced experience, while the Ultra preset at 102.2 FPS is nearly identical in performance and can be selected if the user prefers the extra graphical features.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 106.0 FPS provides a smooth experience, but the High preset at 66.9 FPS is the better choice for those who want a more detailed image while staying comfortably above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 62.4 FPS is the most demanding and should only be used if the user has a 60 Hz monitor and prioritizes visual fidelity above all else. The data suggests that this combo is powerful enough to run Inside at maximum settings on 1080p and 1440p displays, with 4K Ultra being the only configuration that pushes the hardware to its limits.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a solid foundation for gaming. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz are high, and its 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce latency. The CPU's single-thread performance is particularly strong, as indicated by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1253 and its passmark_single_thread score of 4570. This is crucial for Inside, which is a puzzle platformer that likely relies heavily on a single primary game thread.

The CPU's nearestRivals comparison shows it is closely matched with the Intel Core i5-13490F, with a deltaPct of 0.3% in favor of the Ryzen chip. This indicates that the 9600X is a competitive gaming processor. In the context of Inside, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck, as the frame rates are consistently high even at low resolutions where the CPU workload is relatively larger. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 9600X has more than enough processing power to keep up with the RX 7600 XT in this title, ensuring that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT holds a rank of 1041 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the 62nd percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms a majority of other systems tested. The ranking is influenced by the strong performance of both components, but the GPU's moderate percentileVsAllGpus of 63 suggests that other graphics cards in the database may offer similar or better frame rates in this specific title.

The CPU's higher percentileVsAllCpus of 85 indicates that the processor is more of a standout performer compared to other CPUs. However, the overall combo rank suggests that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing. The nearestRivals data for the GPU shows that it is very close to the RX 7600, with a deltaPct of -0.6%, and slightly ahead of the RTX 2060 SUPER by 1.9%. This means that the RX 7600 XT is a mid-to-upper-tier graphics card, and its performance in Inside reflects that positioning, delivering high frame rates at all resolutions but not reaching the extreme heights of more powerful GPUs.