Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU at higher settings. The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a system that is heavily GPU-limited at 4K, but becomes increasingly CPU-bound as resolution drops, showcasing the balance between the 8-core Zen 3 processor and the RDNA 2 graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a dramatic scaling pattern that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, with the CPU taking over at 1080p. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 76.2 FPS, which rises to 82.7 FPS at 4K High—a modest improvement of 6.5 FPS. This small delta indicates that the RX 6750 XT is already saturated at 4K, with its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth being the limiting factor. Dropping to 4K Medium yields 124.9 FPS, a 64% increase over Ultra, while 4K Low reaches 161.9 FPS. The jump from Ultra to Medium is substantial, suggesting that the game’s Ultra settings introduce effects that heavily tax the GPU’s 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs.

At 1440p, the scaling becomes more linear and reveals the CPU’s growing influence. The 1440p Ultra score of 122.2 FPS is 60% higher than 4K Ultra, while 1440p High hits 126 FPS. The 1440p Medium frame rate of 202.8 FPS is particularly telling—it represents a 66% improvement over 1440p High, which is a larger relative gain than seen at 4K. This suggests that at 1440p, the GPU still has headroom when settings are lowered, and the Ryzen 7 5700’s 8 cores and 16 threads are beginning to matter. The 1440p Low result of 251 FPS confirms this, as the frame rate is now approaching the CPU’s practical limit for this game.

The 1080p results demonstrate clear CPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 303.2 FPS, while 1080p Medium achieves 280.6 FPS. These two settings show only an 8% difference, despite Medium being substantially more demanding on the GPU. This compression indicates that the CPU—with its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz—is the limiting component at low settings. Interestingly, 1080p High (175.4 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (170.6 FPS) are nearly identical, differing by just 4.8 FPS. This pattern suggests that once the GPU load increases past a certain threshold, the RX 6750 XT becomes the bottleneck again, even at 1080p. The overall trend across all resolutions shows a system that is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, with the GPU limiting at 4K and the CPU limiting at 1080p Low/Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 782nd out of 1671 tested combinations in Inside, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all tested systems. This mid-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the high absolute frame rates achieved, but it reflects the fact that Inside is an older title that many modern high-end configurations can run at very high frame rates. The rank of 782 out of 1671 means that 889 other combos (53% of the total) outperform this pairing in this specific game, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs with higher single-thread performance.

The CPU’s benchmark data provides context for this ranking. The Ryzen 7 5700 achieves an average benchmark score of 27220, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043, 0.7% slower), Intel Core i7-12700H (27006, 0.8% slower), Intel Core i7-1370P (26991, 0.8% slower), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (26909, 1.2% slower). This indicates that the CPU is competitive with these four alternatives, all within 1.2% of each other. For a game like Inside, which is not heavily threaded, the single-core performance matters more; the CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 are the relevant metrics.

The GPU’s ranking is similar. The RX 6750 XT sits in the 79th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 35327. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (35264, 0.2% slower), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (35435, 0.3% faster), AMD Radeon 880M (35646, 0.9% faster), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (35787, 1.3% faster). The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 20700 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 are solid for a card with 12 GB of VRAM, but they don’t place it among the top-tier performers. The combo’s 782nd place ranking is therefore a reflection of the GPU’s mid-range position relative to the entire tested database, despite the game running smoothly at all tested resolutions.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700’s role in Inside is primarily to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, where the GPU is not the limiting factor. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, this processor has ample compute capacity for a puzzle platformer that likely uses only a few threads. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 and max-thread score of 6617 are nearly identical, indicating that the processor’s performance scales well up to 16 threads but gains little beyond that. For Inside, the 2-thread score of 1762 and 4-thread score of 3382 are more relevant, as the game likely uses 2-4 threads for its core simulation and rendering logic.

The CPU’s clock speeds are crucial for this game. The base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916. These scores place the Ryzen 7 5700 in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 1.2% in average benchmark score. The fact that the 1080p Low and Medium frame rates (303.2 and 280.6 FPS) are so close suggests that the CPU’s single-thread performance is the limiting factor at these settings, as lowering the GPU load from Medium to Low only yields a 22.6 FPS improvement.

The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for Inside, but they don’t significantly impact performance in this title. The processor’s 65W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest it can sustain boost clocks under load, but the game’s modest CPU requirements mean that the 8-core configuration is overkill for most scenes. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5585 versus the 16-thread score of 6617 indicates that the CPU’s performance scales by only 18% when doubling from 8 to 16 threads, which is typical for Zen 3 and sufficient for a game that rarely utilizes more than 4 threads. In summary, the CPU prevents any bottleneck at 1080p High and above, but it does cap frame rates at approximately 303 FPS at 1080p Low.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 303.2 at 1080p Low settings. This is followed by 280.6 FPS at 1080p Medium and 251 FPS at 1440p Low.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K’s 27043 score. Both processors are within 1.2% of each other, along with the Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i7-1370P.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the main bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The GPU is the main bottleneck at 4K Ultra, where the combo produces 76.2 FPS. The RX 6750 XT is saturated at this resolution, as evidenced by the fact that dropping from Ultra to High only improves frame rate by 6.5 FPS.

*Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems in Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 782nd out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the 53rd percentile. This rank reflects the GPU’s 79th percentile position and the CPU’s 84th percentile position relative to all tested components.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT 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 35787 score. The RX 6750 XT also trails the AMD Radeon 880M by 0.9% and the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile by 0.3%, but it beats the RX 5600M by 0.2%.

Q: Does lowering settings from High to Medium at 1440p provide a significant frame rate boost?

A: Yes, at 1440p, dropping from High (126 FPS) to Medium (202.8 FPS) yields a 76.8 FPS improvement, which is a 61% increase. This is a much larger gain than the 6.5 FPS improvement seen when dropping from 4K Ultra to 4K High.

GPU Role

The RX 6750 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Inside, particularly at 4K and high settings. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has sufficient memory capacity and throughput for the game’s textures and effects. The GPU’s base clock of 2150 MHz and boost clock of 2600 MHz, along with its game clock of 2495 MHz, provide strong raw compute power, as reflected in its FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS. The card’s 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs are well-suited for a 2D side-scroller with 3D elements, but the data shows that Ultra settings at 4K push the GPU to its limits.

The GPU’s benchmark results contextualize its performance in Inside. The PassMark G3D score of 20700 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant since Inside supports modern APIs. The GPU’s 79th percentile ranking and its proximity to the RTX 3080 (1.3% faster) and RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (0.3% faster) show that it’s a competent mid-range performer. However, the measured frame rates reveal that the card’s performance in Inside is highly dependent on settings. At 4K Ultra, the 76.2 FPS average is playable but not high-refresh-rate territory, while 4K High (82.7 FPS) offers only marginal improvement. The 4K Medium result of 124.9 FPS suggests that the GPU has significant headroom when settings are reduced, likely because the game’s Ultra preset includes effects that heavily utilize the GPU’s fixed-function units.

The GPU’s memory configuration is adequate but not overkill for Inside. The 12 GB VRAM is more than enough for a 2016 title, and the 192-bit bus width provides sufficient bandwidth for the frame rates achieved. The card’s 40 ray accelerators are unlikely to be used in this game, as Inside predates widespread ray tracing adoption. The GPU’s pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s are more relevant, as they determine the card’s fill-rate capabilities. The data shows that at 1440p Ultra, the card achieves 122.2 FPS, which is 60% higher than 4K Ultra—a scaling ratio that is typical for a GPU with this bandwidth and compute configuration. In contrast, the 1080p results (170.6 FPS at Ultra) show only a 40% improvement over 1440p Ultra, indicating that the CPU begins to constrain the GPU at 1080p. Overall, the RX 6750 XT is the primary driver of Inside’s performance at 4K, while the CPU becomes equally important at 1080p.