Inside

# Inside — AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + AMD Radeon RX 9060

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and an AMD Radeon RX 9060 produces a surprisingly robust experience for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from July 2016. The measured data shows this pairing ranks 1,674th out of 2,887 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of configurations. While not a top-tier performer, the benchmark results indicate this system can handle the game's minimalist visuals with ease, delivering well above playable frame rates even at the most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1,674 out of 2,887 tested configurations places it at roughly the 58th percentile of all tested systems for Inside. This is a respectable position, especially considering the game's age and low system requirements. The ranking suggests that while this setup won't top any leaderboards, it sits comfortably ahead of a majority of tested systems, making it a dependable choice for this title.

The CPU's individual percentile ranking of 78th out of all tested CPUs indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 is a strong performer overall. In contrast, the GPU's percentile of 59th is notably lower, suggesting that graphics processing is the more limiting factor between the two components. This dynamic is visible in the measured frame rates, where the GPU's mid-range positioning aligns with the combo's overall rank.

The nearest CPU rivals show a tight cluster of performance: the Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25,530 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25,485 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25,550 (0.1% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25,446 (0.3% lower). This grouping within a 0.4% margin indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 sits in a very competitive performance neighborhood, with no single rival offering a significant advantage.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals present a similar story. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16,129 (0.7% higher), the AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15,862 (1.0% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15,852 (1.0% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15,679 (2.1% lower). This spread of roughly 3% across all four rivals shows that the RX 9060 occupies a well-established performance tier, with no single competitor dominating it.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, specifically using the Navi 44 chip with a 4 nm process from TSMC. It packs 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines, along with 28 ray tracing cores. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Inside's visual style.

Clock speeds are notable: the base clock runs at 1700 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock reaching 2990 MHz. The memory operates at 2250 MHz, translating to 18 Gbps effective. These clocks allow the GPU to achieve a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 21.43 TFLOPS. For a game like Inside with its dark, atmospheric visuals and limited geometry, these specifications are vastly overprovisioned.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce this position. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3,322, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores come in at 88,183 and 39,476 respectively. Passmark G3D scores reach 17,631, with compute at 9,919. The GPU's average benchmark score of 16,014 places it just below the RTX 3060 Ti and slightly above the RX 7700, confirming its mid-range standing. With a 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs, the RX 9060 is a competent but not exceptional performer.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and can boost up to 4.60 GHz, all within a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and the CPU connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 5700 demonstrates solid multi-threaded capability. Cinebench R23 scores reach 20,655 in multi-core and 2,916 in single-core. Geekbench results show 9,959 in multi-core and 1,907 in single-core. PassMark multi-thread scores hit 24,303, with single-thread at 3,296. For a game like Inside that relies primarily on single-thread performance for its gameplay logic, the single-core scores are more relevant, and they are respectable.

The CPU's positioning among rivals is remarkably tight. With an average benchmark score of 25,517, it sits within 0.3% of its nearest competitors. This suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700 is a well-balanced processor that neither excels nor lags behind its peers. In the context of Inside, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are far more than needed, meaning the processor will rarely be the bottleneck in this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are impressive. Low settings produce an average of 302 FPS, while Medium settings yield 247 FPS with a minimum of 210 and maximum of 284. High settings drop to 155 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain 147 FPS. These numbers indicate that even at 1080p with Ultra settings, the system has significant headroom, delivering over 140 FPS consistently.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decrease. Low settings average 222 FPS, Medium settings average 178 FPS with a range of 151 to 204, High settings drop to 111 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 106 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at this resolution is small, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest preset.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates. Low settings average 140 FPS, Medium settings average 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 and maximum of 128, High settings reach 70 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 66 FPS. While 4K Ultra is technically playable, the 66 FPS average is noticeably lower than the 147 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra, highlighting the GPU's workload increase at higher resolutions.

Across all resolutions, Medium settings consistently provide the most detailed data with both minimum and maximum frame rates recorded. This suggests that Medium is the most stable preset in terms of frame time consistency, with the 4K Medium result showing a 95 FPS minimum that remains comfortably above typical display refresh rates.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU's role as the primary limiting factor. At Low settings, performance drops from 302 FPS at 1080p to 222 FPS at 1440p and 140 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is substantial but expected given the four-fold increase in pixel count.

Medium settings show a similar pattern: 247 FPS at 1080p, 178 FPS at 1440p, and 112 FPS at 4K. This is a 55% drop from 1080p to 4K. The consistency of this scaling across Low and Medium presets indicates that the GPU is being stressed in a predictable manner as resolution increases.

High and Ultra settings exhibit the steepest declines. High settings drop from 155 FPS at 1080p to 111 FPS at 1440p and 70 FPS at 4K, a 55% reduction. Ultra settings fall from 147 FPS at 1080p to 106 FPS at 1440p and 66 FPS at 4K, also a 55% drop. The near-identical scaling percentages across all presets suggest that the limiting factor remains constant — the GPU's pixel throughput — rather than any CPU-side constraints.

The CPU's relatively high performance percentile and the game's modest processing demands mean that the Ryzen 7 5700 is unlikely to bottleneck at any resolution. The data supports this conclusion: frame rates scale linearly with resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The RX 9060's 8 GB of VRAM and 288 GB/s of bandwidth appear sufficient for Inside's needs, as no anomalies appear in the scaling pattern.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured results, Medium settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 4K Medium, the system delivers 112 FPS average with a 95 FPS minimum, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. This preset provides a significant improvement over Low settings in terms of visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS.

For users with high refresh rate monitors at 1080p, Low settings at 302 FPS or Medium at 247 FPS both provide excellent experiences. The jump from Low to Medium is worth the minor performance cost, as the 55 FPS difference is unlikely to be perceptible on most displays, but the visual upgrade from Medium over Low can be substantial in a game with Inside's art style.

High settings are a viable option at 1080p with 155 FPS and 1440p with 111 FPS, but the benefit over Medium is less clear. At 4K, High settings drop to 70 FPS, which is still playable but approaches the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable. Ultra settings offer the best visual quality but provide only marginal gains over High — 147 FPS versus 155 FPS at 1080p, 106 versus 111 at 1440p, and 66 versus 70 at 4K.

The recommended configuration is Medium settings for all resolutions. This preset delivers the most consistent frame times, as evidenced by the recorded minimum and maximum values, and provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low without the performance penalty of High or Ultra. For 4K users, Medium is the clear choice to maintain high frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank for Inside?*

A: This combination ranks 1,674th out of 2,887 tested combos, placing it at roughly the 58th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16,014 is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129) and 1.0% higher than both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15,862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15,852).

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the system delivers an average of 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The GPU is the primary limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 78th percentile while the GPU ranks in the 59th percentile, and frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this game?

A: Medium settings provide the best experience across all resolutions, offering 247 FPS at 1080p, 178 FPS at 1440p, and 112 FPS at 4K, with the most stable frame times recorded.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700's performance compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 25,517 on average, which is within 0.3% of its nearest rivals — the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,530), AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25,485), AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25,550), and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25,446).