Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers a robust experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured frame rates show consistently high performance across all tested resolutions. The data indicates that this combination is well-suited for smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay, with the GPU acting as the primary performance driver at higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a clear pattern of GPU dependency. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 145.8 FPS at 1080p to 105.8 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of roughly 27%. Moving to 4K, the frame rate falls further to 68.7 FPS, which represents a 53% decrease from the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count, which is expected for a GPU-bound title.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic. The system produces 294.8 FPS at 1080p, but this drops to 209.4 FPS at 1440p and then to 130.6 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is only 44% of the 1080p performance, suggesting that even at the lowest settings, the resolution is the limiting factor. The frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are high enough that the CPU's performance headroom becomes more relevant, but the data shows that the GPU is still the component that dictates the final output.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At Ultra, the 1080p result of 141.8 FPS falls to 99.7 FPS at 1440p and 64.9 FPS at 4K. The consistent proportional drops across every preset strongly suggest that the RX 6650 XT is the bottleneck. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, does not appear to constrain performance at any resolution, as it would show inconsistent scaling if it were the limiting factor. The data indicates that users seeking higher 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU rather than a faster processor.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate gaming with this hardware?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system achieves 233 FPS, which is ideal for a 240Hz display. At Low settings, it reaches 294.8 FPS, and at High settings, it maintains 145.8 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 64.9 FPS, which is playable but not high-refresh. At 4K High, it improves to 68.7 FPS. Lowering to 4K Medium yields 104.5 FPS, and 4K Low reaches 130.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 6650 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 29,024. Its closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, scores 29,011, showing a delta of 0.0%. The AMD Radeon RX 470 is 0.1% ahead, while the Intel Arc A370M is 0.5% behind.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a strong match for this GPU?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 25,626 and sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. It scores 20,755 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,930 in single-core, indicating it has ample headroom for this game, which appears GPU-bound.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 105.8 FPS. This is a smooth experience for most displays, with only a 27% reduction compared to the 1080p High result.

Q: Does the integrated graphics of the CPU affect performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, but the system uses the discrete RX 6650 XT. The benchmarks provided are for the discrete GPU, and the iGPU does not factor into the measured frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is the central component in these results. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. Its boost clock is rated at 2635 MHz, with a game clock of 2410 MHz. These specifications are sufficient for Inside, which is a moderately demanding title despite its age.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its performance. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 17,166, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 87,548, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 93,769. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1,859. The GPU has a percentile ranking of 72 versus all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 29,024 places it in a competitive position. The nearest rival, the RX 6800M, is virtually identical in average score, with a delta of 0.0%.

The memory configuration is particularly relevant for 4K gaming. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for Inside at 4K, as evidenced by the playable frame rates. The 128-bit bus width and 280.3 GB/s bandwidth allow for efficient texture streaming, which is crucial for the game's detailed environmental art. The high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p suggest that the GPU is not memory-limited at those resolutions, but the 4K performance drop aligns with the increased memory pressure.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 294.8 FPS, Medium yields 233 FPS, High achieves 145.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 141.8 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal, at just 4 FPS, suggesting that Ultra settings are nearly as efficient as High.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings average 209.4 FPS, Medium reaches 166.9 FPS, High drops to 105.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 99.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a typical reduction for a GPU-bound workload, with the Low preset dropping by 29% and the Ultra preset dropping by 30%.

At 3840x2160, performance is still playable but requires setting adjustments. Low settings average 130.6 FPS, Medium achieves 104.5 FPS, High drops to 68.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 64.9 FPS. The 4K results show a significant gap between Medium and High, with a 34% performance difference, indicating that the High preset introduces substantial rendering costs. Ultra is only slightly slower than High, at 64.9 FPS versus 68.7 FPS.

The data shows that the system can comfortably exceed 60 FPS at 4K with Medium or Low settings. For 1440p, all presets are above 99 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1080p, the system is capable of exceeding 140 FPS on the highest settings and reaching nearly 300 FPS on Low.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the recommended choice. It delivers 166.9 FPS, which is comfortably above 144Hz refresh rates, while still providing a significant visual upgrade over Low settings. The jump from Medium to High at 1440p reduces performance by 37%, which is a substantial cost for incremental visual gains.

At 1920x1080, the High preset offers an excellent experience at 145.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is only 4 FPS slower, so users with 144Hz displays can safely choose Ultra without sacrificing smoothness. For those seeking maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p provides 294.8 FPS, which is ideal for competitive scenarios or extremely high refresh rate monitors.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. It provides 104.5 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a smooth experience on a 60Hz or 120Hz display. The High preset at 68.7 FPS is still playable, but the 34% drop from Medium makes it a less attractive option. The Ultra preset at 64.9 FPS is only marginally different from High, so there is little reason to choose it over High unless maximum visual fidelity is the priority.

The data suggests that Medium settings offer the best performance-per-visual-quality trade-off across all resolutions. It consistently provides frame rates that are roughly 1.5 times higher than High, with only a modest reduction in graphical fidelity. This makes it the default recommendation for most users.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G plays a supporting role in this configuration, providing ample processing power that does not bottleneck the GPU. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU is based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process, and features 16 MB of L3 cache. Its TDP is rated at 65 W.

The CPU's benchmark results confirm its strength. It scores 20,755 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,930 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 8,970 multi-core and 2,016 single-core. The Passmark multithread score is 24,419, with a single-thread score of 3,283. The CPU's average benchmark score is 25,626, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, has an average score of 25,706, which is 0.3% higher. This indicates that the 5700G is well within the expected performance range for its class. The data shows that the CPU's processing power is more than sufficient for Inside, which is a light CPU workload. The frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, which is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is not the limiting factor in any of the measured configurations.