Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer that scales dramatically across resolutions and settings on the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT. The measured data reveals a system with substantial headroom at 1080p, becoming increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. This analysis walks through the recorded frames per second (FPS) to interpret what the hardware is doing, how it compares to other tested combinations, and which settings deliver the optimal experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is steep, but the pattern varies significantly with the graphics preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 299.7 FPS at 1080p to 153.5 FPS at 4K, a reduction to roughly half. This indicates that even at 4K, the GPU is not the sole limiting factor, as the frame rate remains far above typical display refresh rates. Moving to Medium settings, the drop is from 268.8 FPS at 1080p to 121.5 FPS at 4K, again a near-halving of performance. The scaling at High settings shows 171.1 FPS at 1080p falling to 78.5 FPS at 4K, while Ultra drops from 161 FPS at 1080p to 69.3 FPS at 4K.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's 16 threads and high boost clock are able to push frame rates to levels where the GPU's rasterization limits begin to matter less. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases exponentially, and the RX 6700 XT's 12 GB of VRAM and 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become more critical. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is telling: at 1080p, the difference is 138.7 FPS (299.7 vs 161), while at 4K, it narrows to 84.2 FPS (153.5 vs 69.3). This compression indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU's compute capacity is saturated, reducing the relative impact of settings changes. The 1440p results sit squarely in between, with Low hitting 245.1 FPS and Ultra at 115.3 FPS, showing that this resolution is a balanced middle ground where both the CPU and GPU contribute meaningfully.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with 2560 shading units and a boost clock of 2581 MHz. Its memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In this game, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low, the 299.7 FPS average suggests the card is not fully stressed, as the CPU is likely keeping up with the draw calls. At 4K Ultra, the 69.3 FPS average reflects the increased pixel throughput demands, with the GPU’s pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s being a relevant factor.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its performance class. It scores 19786 in Passmark G3D and 108032 in Geekbench Vulkan, placing it in the 77th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800, which has a 0.7% higher average score, and the NVIDIA RTX A5000, which is 1.3% lower. This indicates the RX 6700 XT is positioned near the top of its performance tier, and the measured FPS in Inside aligns with that ranking. The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is ample for this game, which likely does not exceed that allocation at any tested setting, allowing the GPU to focus on core rendering tasks rather than memory swapping. The texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s also plays a role in maintaining consistent frame times at higher settings, where texture detail increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU in a game like Inside, which is not typically multi-thread intensive. The CPU's benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930, putting it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, is 0.3% lower in average score, while the Intel Core 5 210H is 0.5% higher.

In this game, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p with Low settings, where the 299.7 FPS average is likely near the CPU's limit for frame generation. The data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 161 FPS, which is a 46% reduction from Low. This suggests that while the CPU can handle high frame rates, the GPU's workload at Ultra settings becomes the bottleneck, even at 1080p. The 16 threads are more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer, and the high single-thread performance ensures that the game's main logic thread does not become a limiting factor. The CPU's integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are irrelevant here since a discrete GPU is present, but the processor's overall capabilities are clearly not the primary constraint in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU takes over.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700G and the RX 6700 XT ranks 883rd out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places it slightly above the median, which is a reasonable position given the hardware’s age and market segment. The GPU’s percentile of 77 and the CPU’s percentile of 83 indicate that both components are above average, but the combo rank is dragged down by the fact that Inside is not a demanding title, meaning even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates. The data shows that this combo is not top-tier, but it is far from the bottom, offering a smooth experience at most settings.

Relative to other tested combos, this pairing’s performance is consistent with its component scores. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 33721 is close to the RX 6800’s 33493, and the CPU’s average of 25626 is near the Ryzen 7 6800U’s 25706. In Inside, the measured FPS reflects this balance, with the system achieving playable frame rates at all resolutions and settings. The rank of 883 out of 1671 suggests that more powerful combos exist, but for this specific game, the margin is likely small due to the title’s low system requirements. The combo’s position is more about the CPU’s older generation than the GPU’s capability, as the RX 6700 XT is still a strong performer in this context.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 268.8 FPS, which is only 30.9 FPS lower than Low but provides improved visual fidelity. At 1440p, Medium hits 196.9 FPS, well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many monitors support. At 4K, Medium still achieves 121.5 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. High settings are also viable, with 171.1 FPS at 1080p and 119.2 FPS at 1440p, but the drop to 78.5 FPS at 4K makes it less ideal for that resolution.

Ultra settings are not recommended for 4K, as the 69.3 FPS average is below the 70 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. At 1080p and 1440p, Ultra still provides 161 FPS and 115.3 FPS respectively, which is acceptable, but the visual gains over High are often marginal in a game like Inside. The data supports choosing Medium as the default, with High as an option for those with 1080p or 1440p displays who prioritize detail. Low settings are only necessary for the most extreme frame rate goals, but with this hardware, they are unnecessary given the high baseline performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The exact measured averages are as follows. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 299.7 FPS, Medium produces 268.8 FPS, High produces 171.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 161 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low produces 245.1 FPS, Medium produces 196.9 FPS, High produces 119.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 115.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low produces 153.5 FPS, Medium produces 121.5 FPS, High produces 78.5 FPS, and Ultra produces 69.3 FPS.

These numbers show a consistent pattern: the gap between Low and Medium is relatively small (30.9 FPS at 1080p, 48.2 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K), while the gap between Medium and High is much larger (97.7 FPS at 1080p, 77.7 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K). The difference between High and Ultra is minimal (10.1 FPS at 1080p, 3.9 FPS at 1440p, and 9.2 FPS at 4K), suggesting that the High preset captures most of the visual quality without the performance cost of Ultra. The data confirms that this combo is well-suited for Medium settings at any resolution, with High being a viable alternative for those who prefer higher detail over frame rate headroom.