Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT pairing delivers a remarkably consistent experience in the puzzle platformer Inside, with the data showing that the GPU is the primary scaling factor across all tested resolutions. The measured frame rates reveal a clear pattern of diminishing returns as pixel count rises, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded headroom ensures it never becomes the bottleneck in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate trajectory from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the Radeon RX 5700 XT as the limiting component in this configuration. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 274.3 FPS, which drops to 199.8 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 125.5 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 54% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, a scaling pattern characteristic of GPU-bound workloads where pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint.

The High settings preset tells a similar story but with a steeper curve. Starting at 139.3 FPS at 1080p, the frame rate falls to 97.3 FPS at 1440p, then to 62.4 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 36%, while the 1080p to 1440p decline is 30%. This non-linear relationship suggests that the GPU's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 9.754 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are being taxed progressively harder as the resolution increases, with the 4K High result of 62.4 FPS sitting just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Ultra settings amplify the resolution scaling effect further. The 130.9 FPS at 1080p crumbles to 95.6 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 60.1 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is nearly identical to the 4K High figure, indicating that the GPU has reached its practical ceiling for this title at that resolution. Interestingly, Low settings show the widest absolute spread — 274.3 FPS down to 125.5 FPS — which indicates that even at minimal graphical load, the RX 5700 XT's raw throughput is the defining factor rather than any CPU limitation from the Ryzen 7 5700G.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 5700 XT's specifications directly explain the observed scaling behavior. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample memory capacity for Inside's modest visual complexity, but the bandwidth and compute resources become the deciding factors at higher resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 1905 MHz and game clock of 1755 MHz provide the foundation for its 9.754 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, which the benchmark results show is sufficient for 4K at 60+ FPS on High settings but not for maintaining higher refresh rates.

The GPU's benchmark position reinforces this interpretation. The RX 5700 XT scores 16277 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile at 24763 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Arc A350M at 24647 (0.3% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile at 24592 (0.6% behind). This clustering around the 24700-24600 score range indicates that the RX 5700 XT is competitive with modern mid-range mobile parts, yet its 4K performance in Inside shows clear limitations when pushed to Ultra settings.

The 60.1 FPS at 4K Ultra versus 62.4 FPS at 4K High demonstrates that the GPU is operating near its maximum capability regardless of quality preset. The 3.7% difference between these two settings suggests that the RX 5700 XT's texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s are the binding constraints, not the game's visual feature set.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database's tested combinations, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700G and RX 5700 XT ranks 1248 out of 1671 combos for Inside. This places it in the 25th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly three-quarters of tested combos deliver higher frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects the GPU's age and mid-range positioning rather than any deficiency in the CPU, as the Ryzen 7 5700G itself sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's own benchmark results provide context for its role in this ranking. With a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930, the Ryzen 7 5700G demonstrates strong all-around processing capability. Its nearest CPU rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (0.3% ahead), Intel Xeon D-2752TER (0.4% behind), and Intel Core 5 210H (0.5% behind), showing that the 5700G is well-matched to contemporary mobile processors despite being a desktop part.

The gap between CPU and GPU percentiles — 83rd versus 68th — indicates that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this combo's rank. If the pairing were CPU-bound, the ranking would likely be higher given the processor's strong showing. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a more capable GPU would yield substantially better Inside performance, whereas upgrading the CPU alone would provide minimal benefit.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce 274.3 FPS, Medium drops to 224.2 FPS, High yields 139.3 FPS, and Ultra maintains 130.9 FPS. All four presets comfortably exceed 120 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The gap between High and Ultra is just 6%, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are relatively inexpensive at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable. Low settings hit 199.8 FPS, Medium produces 160.3 FPS, High achieves 97.3 FPS, and Ultra manages 95.6 FPS. The 1440p results show a more pronounced difference between Low and High (49% drop) compared to 1080p (49% drop from Low to High is 139.3 vs 274.3, a 49% reduction), indicating that the GPU's fill rate is becoming a more significant factor.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings still produce 125.5 FPS, but Medium falls to 101 FPS, High drops to 62.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 60.1 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that this combo is best suited for 60 Hz displays at High or Ultra settings, or for high refresh rates only if the user is willing to drop to Medium or Low presets. The 60.1 FPS Ultra result is particularly noteworthy as it sits right at the edge of smooth 60 Hz gameplay, with any additional graphical load potentially pushing it below that threshold.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 139.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is well above the 60 FPS standard and indicates smooth gameplay on most displays.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G or the RX 5700 XT the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 68th percentile. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K follows the GPU's compute and bandwidth constraints.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 the combo achieves 62.4 FPS on High and 60.1 FPS on Ultra settings. Low settings reach 125.5 FPS, but Ultra is right at the edge of 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 24731 is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Arc A350M, and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 199.8 FPS while Ultra yields 95.6 FPS. This represents a 52% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics affect performance in this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, but the benchmark data uses the discrete RX 5700 XT. The CPU's processing power, evidenced by its 20755 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, provides ample headroom for this title's physics and logic without impacting the GPU's output.