Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Inside, with the data showing that the CPU is almost never the limiting factor. The combination ranks 1215th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the 27th percentile overall—a modest standing that reflects the GPU's mid-range position, yet the measured frame rates tell a story of smooth, playable performance across all resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable pattern dominated by the GPU's workload. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 143.1 FPS, which drops to 100.2 FPS at 1440p and further to 60.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 30% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by another 39% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is nearly linear with pixel count, indicating that the RX 6600 XT is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The Low settings preset tells a different story. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 272.7 FPS, but this falls to 199.6 FPS at 1440p and 125.9 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are similar to High settings, but the absolute headroom is substantial—even at 4K Low, the frame rate remains well above 120 FPS. This suggests that at Low settings, the GPU still has enough bandwidth to feed the display pipeline without CPU interference.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling behavior. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 134 FPS, which is only 6.4% lower than High at the same resolution. However, at 1440p Ultra, performance drops to 98.5 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 60.3 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows as resolution increases—at 4K, the difference is only 0.5 FPS—indicating that the GPU's shading units become saturated before the extra visual fidelity of Ultra can manifest.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6600 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for Inside's art style at all tested settings. The GPU's boost clock of 2589 MHz and game clock of 2359 MHz are the key drivers of the measured performance, with the 2048 shading units handling the game's lighting and shadow calculations efficiently.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its position. With a PassMark G3D score of 16461 and an average benchmark score of 27985, the RX 6600 XT sits at the 71st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, which scores 27956 (a 0.1% difference), and the AMD Radeon R9 M395X at 27883 (0.4% ahead). The RTX 3070 is 0.9% faster, while the FirePro S7150 is 1.5% ahead. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, and the measured FPS in Inside confirms that the GPU delivers frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of most displays.

The 4K High result of 60.8 FPS is particularly notable because it aligns almost exactly with the 4K Ultra result of 60.3 FPS. This suggests the game's High preset captures nearly all the visual benefit of Ultra at 4K, with the GPU's pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s acting as a ceiling. The 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the theoretical peak, but the measured data shows the real-world throughput is sufficient for smooth 60 FPS gameplay at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1215 out of 1671 places this pairing in the lower-middle tier of all tested combinations. This ranking is primarily dragged down by the GPU's 71st percentile standing, while the CPU's 82nd percentile helps boost the overall position. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D's average benchmark score of 24673 is nearly identical to its closest rivals: the Intel Core i7-1360P scores 24627 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24605 (0.3% behind), and the Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24559 (0.5% behind). The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is 0.6% ahead at 24811.

In the context of Inside, this ranking understates the actual gaming experience. The game's measured FPS at 1080p High (143.1) and even 4K High (60.8) are both playable, and the 1440p results (100.2 High, 163.8 Medium) offer excellent headroom. The rank reflects the hardware's theoretical compute potential, but the game's relatively low graphical complexity means the combo punches above its positional weight.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p users, the Medium preset at 224.9 FPS provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it delivers 57% more frames than High while remaining visually similar. At 1440p, Medium at 163.8 FPS is the recommended choice, offering smooth gameplay on high-refresh displays without the 39% penalty of High settings. The Ultra preset at 1440p (98.5 FPS) is only marginally faster than High at 4K (60.8 FPS), making it a poor trade-off.

For 4K gaming, High at 60.8 FPS is the ideal setting—it achieves the 60 FPS target with room to spare, while Ultra at 60.3 FPS offers no measurable benefit despite the higher visual cost. Low settings at 4K (125.9 FPS) are excessive for most displays but useful for competitive play or if the player prioritizes frame rate over everything else. The data shows no scenario where Low is necessary for playability, as even the most demanding preset maintains playable frame rates at all resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 4K High, the combo averages 60.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it averages 60.3 FPS. Both are above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, though the margin is thin.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At High settings, 1080p delivers 143.1 FPS versus 60.8 FPS at 4K—a 135% increase. At Low settings, the gap widens: 272.7 FPS at 1080p versus 125.9 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: Medium at 163.8 FPS is the strongest choice, offering 63% more frames than High (100.2 FPS) while preserving most visual quality. Ultra at 98.5 FPS is not worth the performance cost.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide any benefit at 4K?

A: No. Ultra at 4K averages 60.3 FPS, which is virtually identical to High's 60.8 FPS. The 0.5 FPS difference is within measurement noise, so High is the better choice.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1215th out of 1671 combos, placing it in the 27th percentile. The CPU is in the 82nd percentile while the GPU is in the 71st percentile, with the GPU constraining the overall position.

Q: Is the frame rate stable across settings?

A: The data shows consistent averages without reported minimums, but the tight clustering of 4K results (60.3 to 60.8 FPS across High and Ultra) suggests the GPU maintains a steady output at its performance ceiling.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads, based on Zen 3 architecture, provide ample compute for Inside's physics and logic. The 96 MB shared L3 cache is the standout feature, reducing memory latency in a way that benefits the game's puzzle-platformer traversal. The base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.10 GHz are modest by modern standards, but the cache architecture compensates in gaming workloads.

The CPU's benchmark scores confirm its capability. Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 22366, while single-core hits 3157. The Geekbench scores of 10108 multicore and 1922 single-core place it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are nearly identical in average score—the i7-1360P is 0.2% behind, the 7600X3D is 0.3% behind, and the i5-11600 is 0.5% behind—indicating that the 5700X3D is at the center of a tightly grouped performance cluster.

In Inside, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS scaling from 1080p Low (272.7) to 4K Low (125.9) shows that the CPU can feed the GPU at low settings, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU's 16 threads are more than sufficient for the game's single-threaded logic, and the 3D V-Cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing during loading screens and scene transitions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. Low settings average 272.7 FPS, Medium 224.9 FPS, High 143.1 FPS, and Ultra 134 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 6.4%, while the gap between Medium and High is 57.2%, indicating diminishing returns from High to Ultra at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down proportionally. Low averages 199.6 FPS, Medium 163.8 FPS, High 100.2 FPS, and Ultra 98.5 FPS. The High-to-Ultra gap narrows to 1.7%, while the Medium-to-High gap expands to 63.5%. The 1440p results show the GPU beginning to hit its pixel throughput limits.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. Low averages 125.9 FPS, Medium 99.1 FPS, High 60.8 FPS, and Ultra 60.3 FPS. The Medium-to-High drop is 63.1%, but the High-to-Ultra difference is negligible at 0.8%. The 4K results cluster tightly at the high-end settings, suggesting that the GPU's shading units are saturated and additional visual options provide no measurable benefit.