Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The measured data shows this combination is capable of high refresh rates even at maximum settings, with the system exhibiting a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution and graphical load change. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, contextualizes the combo's standing among tested configurations, and provides actionable settings guidance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a straightforward progression of graphical load. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 312.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 279.8 FPS, a reduction of 32.3 FPS, and at 3840x2160, the average falls further to 240.9 FPS. This indicates that at lower resolutions and settings, the system has ample headroom, and the frame rate is likely limited by the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU with draw calls.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 236.9 at 1080p, to 189.4 at 1440p, and finally to 120.2 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K here is 116.7 FPS, a much larger absolute decline than the 71.2 FPS drop seen at Low settings. This demonstrates that as the visual fidelity increases, the GPU becomes progressively more engaged, and the frame rate becomes more sensitive to resolution changes.

At Ultra settings, the pattern continues. The 1080p average is 235.5 FPS, which falls to 180.9 FPS at 1440p and 116.1 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured frame rate in the entire dataset, indicating that this is the most demanding configuration for the hardware. The data suggests that while the RX 7900 XTX is powerful enough to drive very high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, the 4K Ultra preset is where the GPU’s limits begin to show, though it still maintains a playable average above 116 FPS.

The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 124.8 FPS (240.9 vs 116.1), showing that settings have a massive impact at this resolution. Conversely, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is only 76.6 FPS (312.1 vs 235.5), suggesting that the CPU is a more significant limiting factor at the lower resolution, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs even when settings are reduced.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 7 5700X and RX 7900 XTX combination ranks 312th out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the top 18.7% of all configurations tested for this game. While a top-20% ranking is solid, it is not at the very top, which is noteworthy given the high-end nature of the GPU.

The CPU’s overall benchmark percentile is 83, meaning it performs better than 83% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU’s percentile is 85, better than 85% of all GPUs. However, the combo’s rank in this specific game is lower than what those individual percentiles might suggest. This indicates that Inside may not be a title that scales perfectly with the extreme multi-threaded performance of the CPU or the raw pixel-pushing power of the GPU.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26196, which is a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 26272, putting it 0.2% ahead. These very small deltaPct values show that the 5700X is performance-tier with several other solid mid-to-high-range processors. This suggests that in a game like Inside, which may not be heavily multi-threaded, the CPU is not the primary differentiator, and the GPU does most of the heavy lifting.

For the GPU, the RX 7900 XTX has an average score of 44019. The closest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with a score of 44195, which is 0.4% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 44900, which is 2% higher. This shows that the 7900 XTX is competitive with these cards, but not the absolute fastest. The combo’s 312nd place ranking likely reflects that while the hardware is powerful, there are many other configurations in the database with even faster CPUs or GPUs that push higher frame rates in this specific title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 312.1, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the system capable of running the game at 4K with High settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 120.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 279.8 on Low to 180.9 on Ultra, a difference of 98.9 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank compared to all other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 312nd out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the top 18.7% of all configurations.

Q: Which setting provides the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: The Low setting provides the highest frame rate at 1080p, with an average of 312.1 FPS. The Medium setting is the next highest at 288 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU appear to be a bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: Yes, the relatively small FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p (76.6 FPS) compared to the larger difference at 4K (124.8 FPS) suggests the CPU is more of a limiting factor at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. Low settings yield an average of 312.1 FPS. Medium settings produce 288 FPS. High settings follow with 236.9 FPS, and Ultra settings are close behind at 235.5 FPS. The data shows a significant performance cliff between Medium and High, with a drop of 51.1 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal, only 1.4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds very little visual overhead at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the pattern is similar but with lower overall frame rates. Low settings average 279.8 FPS. Medium settings drop to 253.9 FPS. High settings average 189.4 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 180.9 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is again substantial, at 64.5 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is 8.5 FPS, which is more pronounced than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is starting to feel the load of the higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Low settings still manage an excellent 240.9 FPS. Medium settings fall to 190 FPS. High settings produce 120.2 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 116.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 50.9 FPS, and between Medium and High is 69.8 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 4.1 FPS, showing that at 4K, the Ultra preset offers diminishing returns over High.

Across all resolutions, the Low and Medium settings are always above 190 FPS, ensuring a very smooth experience on high refresh rate monitors. The High and Ultra settings at 1440p and 4K are also above 116 FPS, which is more than sufficient for most displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. With a TDP of 65 watts, it is an efficient chip. Its multi-threaded performance is solid, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22620 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 26612.

In Inside, a puzzle platformer, the CPU's role is likely more about maintaining a consistent frame pacing rather than brute-force multi-threading. The game is not a massive simulation or strategy title, so the 8 cores are more than sufficient. The single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3193 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3385. This is crucial for games that rely on a single main thread for game logic.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at higher resolutions. For example, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 116.1. At 1080p Ultra, it is 235.5 FPS. The fact that the frame rate nearly doubles when moving to a lower resolution indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has to process similar game logic regardless of resolution.

However, at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 312.1. This is likely near the practical limit of what the CPU can feed to the GPU. The small difference between High and Ultra at 1080p (1.4 FPS) further suggests that the CPU is the primary limiter at that resolution, as the GPU has enough headroom to handle both presets, but the CPU cannot push frames any faster. The Ryzen 7 5700X's performance tier, being within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 7600X, confirms it is a capable mid-range CPU that pairs well with a high-end GPU for this type of game.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data offers clear guidance for optimizing the experience. For users with a 1080p display, the High setting is the recommended choice. It provides an average of 236.9 FPS, which is only 1.4 FPS lower than Ultra, but likely uses fewer resources, allowing for lower temperatures and power consumption. The jump from Medium to High is significant, but the jump from High to Ultra is negligible, making High the sweet spot.

For 1440p displays, High is also the best choice. It delivers an average of 189.4 FPS, which is comfortably above 144Hz refresh rates. Ultra offers only 8.5 FPS more, which may not be worth the potential stability trade-off. Medium at 253.9 FPS is an option for those seeking maximum frame rates, but High provides a better visual experience for only a 64.5 FPS drop.

At 4K, the situation is more nuanced. High settings yield an average of 120.2 FPS, which is ideal for 120Hz displays. Ultra is marginally lower at 116.1 FPS, a 4.1 FPS difference that is imperceptible in actual gameplay. Therefore, High is the recommended preset for 4K, as it provides a better performance margin with essentially identical visual quality. For users with 60Hz displays, the Medium preset at 190 FPS is overkill, but Low at 240.9 FPS would be the most stable. Ultimately, the data shows that High settings across all resolutions provide the best balance of visual quality and high frame rates for this combo.