Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a robust performance profile in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily capable at high refresh rates, with frame rates scaling dramatically as resolution drops. This analysis breaks down the specific performance metrics, scaling behavior, and optimal settings for this combination.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling, but with a distinct twist at the highest settings. At 4K (3840x2160) with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 59.5 FPS. Dropping to 1440p (2560x1440) at the same Ultra preset increases performance to 95.6 FPS, a substantial jump of roughly 61%. Moving further down to 1080p (1920x1080) at Ultra yields 131.6 FPS, representing another 38% improvement over the 1440p result. This indicates that at Ultra settings, the graphics card is the primary limiting factor, and its workload scales predictably with pixel count.

However, the scaling behavior changes significantly at lower graphics presets. At Low settings, the 4K average is 127.3 FPS. The transition to 1440p Low results in 197.7 FPS, which is a 55% increase. The jump from 1440p to 1080p at Low is even more pronounced, moving from 197.7 FPS to 276.4 FPS, a 40% gain. This suggests that as the graphical load decreases, the system becomes less strictly GPU-bound, though the CPU still keeps pace effectively. The 1080p Low result of 276.4 FPS is the highest recorded for this combo, indicating that the Ryzen 7 5700 has ample headroom to feed the GPU in this title at lower resolutions.

The data reveals that the performance gap between 4K and 1080p is most extreme at the Low preset, with the 1080p score being 117% higher than the 4K score. In contrast, at Ultra, the 1080p score is only 121% higher than the 4K score. This narrowing gap at higher settings reinforces that the RX 5700 XT's compute and memory bandwidth are the constraining factors when visual fidelity is maximized.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, based on the RDNA 1.0 architecture, plays a decisive role in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (59.5 FPS) sits just at the edge of smooth 60 Hz playability, suggesting that the 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for this game's assets at that resolution, but the core compute is working at its limit. The boost clock of 1905 MHz and game clock of 1755 MHz are the key drivers behind the strong 1440p and 1080p results.

The GPU's performance percentile of 68 places it in the upper third of all tested graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 24731 situates it directly against competitors like the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, which scores 24763, a negligible 0.1% difference. The data shows that in Inside, the card is consistently able to push well past 60 FPS at 1440p on all settings, and even at 4K on Medium settings it achieves 100.3 FPS. This indicates that the RX 5700 XT has significant raw throughput for a game of this era and genre, and its role shifts from being a bottleneck at 4K Ultra to being a high-performance engine at lower resolutions.

The FP32 compute rating of 9.754 TFLOPS aligns with the observed scaling. The card is not limited by its 2560 shading units or 64 ROPs in this context, as evidenced by the massive frame rates at 1080p. The 7 nm process node and 10,300 million transistors contribute to the efficient execution of this title's relatively simple geometry and lighting, allowing the card to operate at high efficiency across all tested conditions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RX 5700 XT achieves a combo rank of 1245 out of 1671 tested combinations in Inside. This places the pairing in the 74th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the majority of systems in this benchmark. The rank suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer—sitting in the 84th percentile of all CPUs—the overall system performance is slightly moderated by the GPU, which sits in the 68th percentile.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution. The Intel Core i9-9900K has an average score of 27043, which is a 0.7% delta from the Ryzen 7 5700's score of 27220. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-12700H and i7-1370P are within 0.8% of the Ryzen's performance. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 provides a level of processing power that is on par with these high-end alternatives, ensuring that it does not hold back the RX 5700 XT in Inside.

Given the game's modest CPU requirements, the combo rank is likely influenced more by the GPU's capabilities. The RX 5700 XT's nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A350M and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile, with delta percentages of 0.3% and 0.6% respectively. This shows that the GPU is competitively positioned in the mid-to-high range, and its performance in Inside is consistent with its overall benchmark standing. The rank of 1245 reflects a balanced system that is more capable than the average, but not at the very top tier of enthusiast hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the results are exceptional. The Low preset achieves an average of 276.4 FPS. Medium settings produce 225.1 FPS, while High settings yield 138.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still delivers a very high 131.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a performance cost of approximately 52% when enabling the highest visual quality, but even the lowest result is far above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains highly playable. The Low preset averages 197.7 FPS, and the Medium preset follows with 160.4 FPS. High settings drop to 97.4 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 95.6 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is minimal, only about 2%, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not heavily taxing at this pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the results show the GPU's limits. The Low preset still manages a smooth 127.3 FPS. Medium settings provide 100.3 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. However, High settings drop to 61.9 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 59.5 FPS. The critical observation here is the steep drop-off between Medium and High at 4K, which indicates that specific High settings have a disproportionate impact on performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The average of 131.6 FPS is more than sufficient for a 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitor, and the visual fidelity improvements justify the performance cost over the High preset, which only saves 7.2 FPS. Even on a 240 Hz display, the Low preset at 276.4 FPS would be the only option to fully utilize the refresh rate, but the visual compromise is significant.

For 1440p monitors, the High preset is the sweet spot. The 97.4 FPS average is comfortably above 60 FPS and suitable for 100 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 95.6 FPS is nearly identical in performance, so users with a 144 Hz panel could still choose Ultra and stay above 90 FPS. The Medium preset at 160.4 FPS is ideal for competitive play on high-refresh-rate panels, offering a significant boost over High with a moderate visual downgrade.

For 4K resolution, the Medium preset is the best choice for a smooth experience. The 100.3 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS target and provides a visually rich experience. The High preset at 61.9 FPS is playable on a 60 Hz display, but the 38.4 FPS drop from Medium is a steep price for the visual upgrade. The Ultra preset at 59.5 FPS is only recommended for users with a 60 Hz display who prioritize maximum image quality over headroom, as it is just below the 60 FPS line. For 4K gaming, the data clearly shows that the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality.