Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a formidable experience in Inside, a game that is not demanding by modern standards. The benchmark data places this combination at rank 881 out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems. While it doesn’t crack the top percentile, its position is respectable given that many competing combos feature newer, more expensive hardware. The CPU’s percentile rank of 85 against all CPUs indicates strong general processing capability, while the GPU’s percentile rank of 73 against all GPUs shows it is a solid mid-to-high performer. The combination’s overall standing suggests that it is more than sufficient for this title, with the data indicating that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, but the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested setting.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of Inside, the combo’s rank of 881 out of 1671 places it in the 53rd percentile of tested combinations. This is a mid-pack result, but the actual frame rates tell a story of abundance. The average FPS across all settings and resolutions is high, with the lowest measured average being 81.8 FPS at 4K Ultra. The rank is likely suppressed by the fact that Inside is a lightweight title; many lower-end GPUs can produce high frame rates, so the spread between top and bottom performers is narrower. Still, the data shows this combo outperforms a significant portion of the field.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631, which is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-12600 (28654, deltaPct -0.1) and the Intel Core i5-12600H (28666, deltaPct -0.1). It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28591, deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD EPYC 7203P (28583, deltaPct 0.2). These sub-1% deltas indicate that the 3700X is squarely in the same performance class as these rivals, meaning any FPS differences in Inside are more attributable to the GPU than the CPU. For the GPU, the RX 7700 XT’s average benchmark score of 30097 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (30109, deltaPct 0) and the AMD Radeon RX 570 (30158, deltaPct -0.2). It also sits close to the NVIDIA Tesla M60 (29969, deltaPct 0.4) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29928, deltaPct 0.6). This tight grouping suggests that the GPU is a consistent performer relative to its peers.

Given the game’s release in 2016, the hardware is significantly more powerful than what was typical at the time. The combo’s rank reflects the fact that many modern systems with top-tier GPUs will achieve higher raw frame rates, but the measured results here are far beyond the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data supports the conclusion that this combo is overqualified for Inside, delivering playable frame rates even at the most demanding settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the clear workhorse in this pairing. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective. The GPU’s base clock is 1435 MHz, with a boost clock of 2544 MHz and a game clock of 2171 MHz. These clocks are high enough to ensure that the GPU can push substantial frame rates in a game like Inside, which has modest graphical demands.

The GPU’s FP32 performance is rated at 35.17 TFLOPS, and it has 3456 shading units, 216 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The pixel rate is 244.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 549.5 GTexel/s. For Inside, these specifications are more than adequate. The game’s art style, which relies on 2D silhouettes and subtle lighting, does not stress the GPU’s geometry or texture throughput. The bottleneck in most scenarios will be the CPU’s single-thread performance, but the Ryzen 7 3700X’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz and its single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2694 are sufficient to keep up.

The GPU’s benchmark results reinforce its capability. It scores 22547 in Passmark G3D and 132758 in Geekbench Vulkan. These scores are competitive with its nearest rivals, as noted earlier. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is a notable asset, though Inside is unlikely to use more than a fraction of it at any resolution. The 432.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and memory access are not limiting factors, even at 4K. The data shows that the GPU is not the limiting component in this combo; rather, it provides headroom that allows the CPU to become the primary determinant of performance at lower resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this combo?*

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 at Low settings yields the highest average at 240.5 FPS, while 3840x2160 at Ultra yields the lowest at 81.8 FPS. All tested resolutions and settings produce average frame rates above 60 FPS, so the choice depends on display capability.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-12600’s 28654. This negligible difference means the two CPUs perform identically in general workloads, and any FPS variance in Inside is not attributable to the CPU.

Q: Is the GPU strong enough for 4K gaming?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo averages 85.1 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the average is 81.8 FPS, which is playable. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth support 4K rendering without issue.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 218.9 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 129.2 FPS. This represents a 40.9% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the graphical settings have a significant impact on performance.

Q: How does the combo’s rank of 881 out of 1671 compare to the GPU’s percentile?

A: The combo ranks in the 53rd percentile of all tested combinations, while the GPU alone ranks in the 73rd percentile against all GPUs. The discrepancy suggests that the CPU’s lower percentile (85) compared to the GPU’s (73) is not the issue; rather, the game’s low requirements compress the performance spread, allowing many combos to achieve similar frame rates.

*Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Inside?*

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 240.5 FPS, which is near the upper limit of what most displays can show. The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2694 is more than sufficient for this game’s physics and logic.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings yield an average of 240.5 FPS, Medium drops slightly to 223.7 FPS, High comes in at 185.8 FPS, and Ultra is close behind at 182.7 FPS. The gradient from Low to Ultra is modest, with a 24% reduction from Low to Ultra, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to absorb the increased graphical load without a severe penalty.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high. Low settings produce 218.9 FPS, Medium is at 200.9 FPS, High falls to 140.8 FPS, and Ultra is at 129.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 41%, which is more pronounced than at 1080p, showing that the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes more of a factor as resolution increases. Still, even the lowest average of 129.2 FPS is far above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings average 171.7 FPS, Medium is at 139.9 FPS, High drops to 85.1 FPS, and Ultra is at 81.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 52%, which is the largest percentage drop across all resolutions. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU’s 96 ROPs and 244.2 GPixel/s pixel rate are being pushed harder, but the results are still playable. The data shows that the combo is capable of maintaining high frame rates even at the most demanding settings, with no measured average falling below 81.8 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable pattern. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 240.5 at 1080p to 171.7 at 4K, a 28.6% reduction. At Medium settings, the drop is from 223.7 to 139.9, a 37.5% reduction. High settings see a larger drop, from 185.8 to 85.1, a 54.2% reduction. Ultra settings show a similar trend, falling from 182.7 to 81.8, a 55.2% reduction.

These scaling trends indicate that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions and settings. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K increases as settings are raised, which is typical for a GPU-bound workload. At Low settings, the CPU has more influence on frame rates, but the GPU is still able to maintain high throughput. At Ultra settings, the GPU’s pixel rate and memory bandwidth become the primary constraints, leading to a more significant FPS penalty.

The data also shows that the combo is not CPU-bound at any tested configuration. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions, especially at low settings. Instead, the frame rates scale inversely with resolution, confirming that the GPU is the dominant factor. The Ryzen 7 3700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are more than capable of feeding the GPU in this game. The result is a system that delivers excellent performance across the board, with the only caveat being a noticeable drop at 4K Ultra, which still remains playable.