Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer that is far more demanding than its minimalist aesthetic suggests. The data shows this pairing ranks 659th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the top 40% of all systems, which is a strong result for a game that can push frame rates into the hundreds. The benchmark results indicate that the system is consistently capable of delivering high refresh rate gameplay, with the primary bottleneck shifting between the CPU and GPU depending on the resolution and quality preset selected.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear and expected transition in system behavior. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 273.2 FPS, which drops to 245.9 FPS at 2560x1440 and then falls significantly to 189.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This pattern shows that the CPU is the primary limiting factor at lower resolutions, as the graphics card has ample headroom to render frames quickly, and the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p is a modest 27.3 FPS. The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the RX 6800 XT at these settings, but the GPU begins to take over as the limiting component as pixel count increases.

The most telling evidence of the GPU’s growing role comes from the 4K results. At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops from 189.3 FPS on Low to 88.4 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of 100.9 FPS. This massive swing is almost entirely attributable to the graphics card’s workload, as the CPU is less stressed by the higher resolution. The scaling between 1440p and 4K is steeper than between 1080p and 1440p, which confirms that the RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB of VRAM and 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are being pushed harder at higher resolutions. The data suggests that for maximum frame rates, 1080p is the sweet spot, while 4K still delivers playable performance but with a much tighter margin.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a Zen 3 architecture processor based on the Vermeer codename, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a critical asset for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data access patterns. In Inside, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the frame rates exceed 200 FPS. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 273.2 FPS, which is a clear indication that the processor is capable of handling the game’s physics and logic without becoming a bottleneck.

The processor’s multi-threaded performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366 and a Passmark multithread score of 26318. However, the single-thread performance is more relevant for this title, as Inside is a platformer that likely relies on fewer threads. The 3DMark single-thread score of 804 and the Passmark single-thread score of 2970 show that the CPU has solid single-core capabilities, which are sufficient for this game’s demands. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-1360P (0.2% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (0.3% faster), indicating that its performance is well-balanced for this workload. The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor in most scenarios, as even at 4K Ultra the frame rate stays above 88 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and features 4608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than adequate for a game like Inside that does not require massive texture loads. The GPU’s boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz allow it to deliver high frame rates across all settings. The benchmark data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between quality presets, with the most significant gap appearing at 4K resolution.

At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops from 189.3 FPS on Low to 99 FPS on High, and further to 88.4 FPS on Ultra. This 100.9 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings demonstrates that the GPU’s shading units and memory bandwidth are fully utilized at this resolution. The RX 6800 XT’s Passmark G3D score of 24980 and its 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirm that it is a high-end part, and its performance in this game is consistent with that positioning. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.5% faster than the Intel Arc A550M and 2.6% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, though it trails the NVIDIA RTX A1000 by 1.7%. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, but the system still maintains a playable frame rate, which reflects the card’s overall capability.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 273.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 88.4 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiting factor, as evidenced by the relatively small frame rate difference between Low and Medium settings (273.2 FPS vs 252.8 FPS) compared to the larger drop at 4K.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium setting produces 223.6 FPS, while High produces 152.3 FPS, a difference of 71.3 FPS in favor of Medium.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 659th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 40% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Does the RX 6800 XT have enough VRAM for this game?

A: The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Inside, as the game’s demands are modest and the memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s is not a limiting factor at any tested setting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a comprehensive view of the system’s performance across all resolutions and settings. Starting at 1920x1080, the system achieves 273.2 FPS on Low, 252.8 FPS on Medium, 206.4 FPS on High, and 201.1 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the frame rate does not scale dramatically with GPU load. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops to 245.9 FPS on Low, 223.6 FPS on Medium, 152.3 FPS on High, and 145.9 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 100 FPS, indicating that the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are 189.3 FPS on Low, 152.3 FPS on Medium, 99 FPS on High, and 88.4 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show a clear GPU bottleneck, as the difference between Low and Ultra is 100.9 FPS, which is the largest spread of any resolution. The data also shows that the frame rate at 4K Medium (152.3 FPS) is identical to the frame rate at 1440p High (152.3 FPS), which suggests that the GPU is saturating its capabilities at this level of workload. These measured results indicate that the system is highly capable of running Inside at high refresh rates on 1080p and 1440p displays, and it can still deliver smooth gameplay at 4K with adjusted settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo depends on the resolution target. For 1080p, the Ultra preset at 201.1 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining a frame rate that far exceeds any display’s refresh rate. The difference between High and Ultra is only 5.3 FPS, so there is little reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution. For 1440p, the High preset at 152.3 FPS is the optimal balance, as it delivers a significant visual improvement over Medium (223.6 FPS) while still offering a frame rate that is more than double the 60 FPS baseline. The Ultra preset at 145.9 FPS is also viable, but the 6.4 FPS gain from High to Ultra does not justify the potential visual trade-offs.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 152.3 FPS is the clear winner, as it provides a frame rate that is 53.3 FPS higher than High (99 FPS) and 63.9 FPS higher than Ultra (88.4 FPS). The visual difference between Medium and High is likely minimal for a game with Inside’s art style, making Medium the most sensible choice for 4K displays. For users with high refresh rate 4K monitors, the Low preset at 189.3 FPS is the only way to approach 144 Hz, but the visual compromise may not be worth it. Overall, the data suggests that this system can run Inside at maximum quality on 1080p and 1440p, while 4K users should opt for Medium to maintain high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination ranks 659th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the 60.5th percentile of all systems tested for Inside. This ranking reflects the system’s strong overall performance, which is driven by the CPU’s excellent multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore of 22366) and the GPU’s high-end capabilities (Passmark G3D of 24980). The combo’s rank is particularly impressive given that Inside is a puzzle platformer that does not heavily stress either component, but the data shows that the system is still able to deliver frame rates that are well above average.

Compared to the individual component benchmarks, the CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 87th percentile ranking suggest that this combo is well-matched, with neither component holding back the other in a significant way. The nearest rival CPUs, such as the Intel Core i7-1360P and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, are within 0.3% of the 5700X3D’s average score, but the GPU’s 2.6% advantage over the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER gives this combo a slight edge in graphics-intensive scenarios. The 659th rank out of 1671 combos means that there are many systems with lower scores, but it also indicates that there is room for improvement with even higher-end components. For a game like Inside, this ranking is more than sufficient, as the system consistently exceeds 88 FPS at 4K Ultra and 201 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which are both excellent results.