Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination delivers a remarkably strong experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU. The measured frame rates show that this pairing is capable of high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining playable performance at 4K. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, but the 5700X provides ample headroom to ensure that frame pacing remains consistent across all tested settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AM4 socket. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, and it boosts up to 4.60 GHz. In the context of Inside, a game that does not heavily tax multi-threaded workloads, the processor’s single-core performance is the more relevant metric. The benchmark data shows a 3dmark_single_thread score of 921, which is modest compared to its multi-threaded capabilities. This suggests that while the CPU can handle complex physics or AI calculations, the game’s primary thread will not be a limiting factor.

The processor’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache is ample for a game of this scope, ensuring that frequently accessed data is stored on-die. The 16 threads provide significant multitasking headroom, allowing for background tasks like streaming or voice chat without impacting frame rates. In the measured FPS data, the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is substantial, but the CPU is not the cause of the variance. The delta between the 260.1 FPS at Low and 125 FPS at Ultra is entirely attributable to the GPU workload. The Ryzen 7 5700X sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26214. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-11900KF, scores 26196, a delta of just 0.1%. This indicates that the 5700X is effectively a performance peer to that high-end chip, making it more than sufficient for this title.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the driving force behind the frame rates in this title. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock is 2491 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz. For Inside, the 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor at any of the tested resolutions, as the game’s art style and relatively simple textures do not require the frame buffer capacity that modern AAA titles demand. The GPU’s 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs are more than adequate to handle the rendering load.

The data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU achieves an average of 260.1 FPS on Low settings, dropping to 125 FPS on Ultra. This demonstrates that the RX 6600 is not fully saturated at lower settings, leaving performance on the table. At 1440p, the scores remain high, with 185.1 FPS on Low and 91 FPS on Ultra. Even at 4K, the card manages a playable 61.1 FPS on High, but drops to 54.1 FPS on Ultra. The RX 6600 sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25235. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon 890M, scores 25246, a delta of 0%. This indicates that the RX 6600 is a solid mid-range performer, and the benchmark results confirm it is well-suited for a game with the visual complexity of Inside.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 on High settings is 61.1 FPS, which is playable. However, on Ultra settings, the average drops to 54.1 FPS, which may feel less smooth. For a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, High settings are the safer choice.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate monitors?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 260.1 FPS on Low and 207.1 FPS on Medium, which easily exceeds the refresh rate of most high-refresh monitors. At 2560x1440, the Low setting still yields 185.1 FPS, making it a viable option for 144Hz displays.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X compare to the Intel Core i9-11900KF?

A: The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 7 5700X is 26214, while the Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26196. This represents a delta of 0.1%, meaning the two processors are statistically tied in overall performance.

*Q: Is the RX 6600’s 8 GB of VRAM enough for Inside?*

A: Yes. The game’s performance scales smoothly from Low to Ultra at all resolutions, with no indication that VRAM capacity is a constraint. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for the game’s graphical demands.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset produces an average of 148.5 FPS, while High produces 94.3 FPS. This is a significant drop of approximately 54 FPS, suggesting that High settings introduce a substantially heavier rendering load.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1314 out of 1671 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all combos, but the absolute FPS numbers are high due to the game’s low hardware requirements.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target display refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p users with a 144Hz monitor, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, delivering 207.1 FPS. This provides a significant cushion above the refresh rate, ensuring that frame times remain consistent. The Low preset at 260.1 FPS offers no visual benefit for most users and is only necessary for competitive play at extremely high refresh rates (240Hz+). The High preset at 131 FPS is also acceptable for 144Hz, but it is close to the limit, and any minor GPU clock fluctuation could cause dips below the refresh rate. Ultra at 125 FPS is not recommended for 144Hz displays, as it does not reliably hit the target.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 148.5 FPS is ideal for 144Hz monitors. The High preset at 94.3 FPS is better suited for 60Hz displays, as it offers higher visual fidelity without exceeding the display’s capabilities. The Low preset at 185.1 FPS is overkill for most monitors but is useful if the user wants to maximize frame times. For 4K displays, the High preset at 61.1 FPS is the best choice for a smooth 60 FPS experience. The Ultra preset at 54.1 FPS is playable but may exhibit noticeable frame pacing issues. The Medium preset at 90.4 FPS is a good middle ground for 4K users with VRR displays, providing a higher frame rate with a slight reduction in visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 1314 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This rank is a measure of the absolute performance of the pairing relative to all other CPU/GPU combinations tested by the database. While the rank might seem low, it is important to contextualize this with the game’s actual frame rates. The rank is a relative score, and given that Inside is a lightweight title, many high-end combos will achieve similar, if not identical, FPS numbers due to VSync or display caps. The 5700X’s position in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs and the RX 6600’s 69th percentile show that this is not a low-end setup; rather, the rank is skewed by the fact that the game is easy to run, and the differences between combos are often marginal. In practical terms, this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems that would be used to play this game, and the rank is not indicative of a poor experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how the combo scales with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across the board. The Low preset produces an average of 260.1 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium follows at 207.1 FPS, High at 131 FPS, and Ultra at 125 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a drop of 53 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is a more significant 76.1 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal at just 6 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional effects are not particularly demanding on the RX 6600 at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges. Low settings yield 185.1 FPS, Medium produces 148.5 FPS, High drops to 94.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 91 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 54.2 FPS, which is a substantial increase in workload. The difference between High and Ultra remains small at 3.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings still produce a very playable 117.6 FPS, and Medium is at 90.4 FPS. High drops to 61.1 FPS, which is the target for standard 4K displays, and Ultra falls to 54.1 FPS. The scaling from Medium to High at 4K is a drop of 29.3 FPS, which is the largest relative decrease in the dataset. This indicates that the High preset introduces a significant increase in pixel shading complexity that the RX 6600 struggles to maintain at 4K. Overall, the data shows a clear and predictable relationship between settings, resolution, and frame rate, with no anomalies or unexpected bottlenecks.