Inside

# Inside with AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + AMD Radeon RX 7700

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers remarkably high frame rates in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The combo ranks 1411th out of 2887 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all systems tested for this game, with measured FPS data indicating that even at 4K Ultra settings, the game remains highly playable. The pairing of an 8-core Zen 3 CPU with a 16GB RDNA 3.0 GPU proves more than capable for this title, which appears to be far more dependent on GPU rendering than CPU physics or simulation.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1411 out of 2887 tested combinations places it just above the median for Inside performance. This position reflects a system that delivers consistent triple-digit frame rates across most settings and resolutions, though it is not among the elite performers. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p and 1440p, this combo achieves frame rates well above 120 FPS on all settings, while at 4K, performance ranges from 76 FPS on Ultra to 160 FPS on Low.

Looking at the individual components, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D holds a 77th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24709. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24728, just 0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822, 0.5% higher), and the Intel Core i5-12450HX (24576, 0.5% lower). This clustering suggests that the CPU is well within the performance envelope needed for Inside, which is not a particularly demanding title for processor resources.

The RX 7700 GPU sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, 1% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, 1.1% lower). The GPU's moderate percentile ranking is somewhat misleading for this game, as the measured FPS data shows the card delivering excellent performance in Inside specifically.

The combination's rank suggests that many other systems, likely those with newer or higher-tier GPUs, can achieve even higher frame rates. However, for a game like Inside that was designed with more modest hardware in mind, the practical difference between 168 FPS and 200+ FPS is largely imperceptible on standard 60Hz or 144Hz displays.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a desktop processor from AMD's 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The CPU's L3 cache is 96 MB shared, which is substantial and beneficial for games that rely on repeated data access patterns.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain a stable frame delivery pipeline. The game's puzzle platformer genre typically involves moderate physics calculations and entity management, but the data suggests that even at the lowest settings, the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 272 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate across all configurations. This indicates that the CPU can feed frames to the GPU faster than the GPU can render them at lower resolutions.

The 5700X3D's single-thread performance, as measured by 3DMark single-thread score of 804 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3157, is adequate for Inside's requirements. The game's engine, being from 2016, likely does not utilize more than a few threads effectively, meaning the CPU's 16 threads are more than sufficient. The Passmark single-thread score of 2970 further confirms that the CPU's per-core performance is not a bottleneck for this title.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4 support is more than enough for a game of this complexity. The 7 nm process node and 8,850 million transistors suggest a modern, efficient design that runs cool enough for sustained gaming sessions. With a TDP of 105 watts, the CPU should maintain its boost clock under load without thermal throttling, which is important for consistent frame times in Inside.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Inside?*

A: The data shows strong performance at all resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo averages 177 FPS; at 1440p High, it averages 127 FPS; and at 4K High, it averages 80 FPS. The sweet spot for high refresh rate displays is 1080p, while 4K remains playable for slower-paced puzzle gameplay.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, which is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 0.1% difference). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 9060 by 1% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti by 1.7%, while leading the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 by 1.1%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X3D a bottleneck for the RX 7700 in this game?

A: The measured FPS data suggests no CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 272 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it still achieves 168 FPS. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking and strong multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore: 22366) indicate it can keep up with the GPU's output.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 4K, the Low preset averages 160 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 76 FPS. This represents a 110% performance increase from Ultra to Low, demonstrating how much headroom exists when lowering settings.

Q: Does this combo support high refresh rate gaming at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 1440p Medium, the combo averages 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS and maximum of 234 FPS. At 1440p High, it averages 127 FPS, which still exceeds 120 Hz refresh rate displays.

*Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance affect Inside?*

A: Inside likely relies on single-thread performance for game logic. The 5700X3D's 3DMark single-thread score of 804 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 318 are solid, and the consistently high frame rates across all settings confirm that single-thread performance is not limiting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 272 FPS, Medium yields 251 FPS with a minimum of 213 FPS and maximum of 289 FPS, High achieves 177 FPS, and Ultra produces 168 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is substantial (74 FPS), while the gap between High and Ultra is much smaller (9 FPS), suggesting diminishing returns at the highest preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 244 FPS, Medium averages 203 FPS with a range of 173-234 FPS, High achieves 127 FPS, and Ultra produces 121 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 10-28% performance depending on settings, with the smallest drop occurring at Ultra (from 168 to 121 FPS, a 28% reduction).

At 3840x2160, the data shows more significant scaling. Low settings average 160 FPS, Medium averages 128 FPS with a range of 108-147 FPS, High achieves 80 FPS, and Ultra produces 76 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K is more costly, with reductions ranging from 34% (Low: 244 to 160 FPS) to 37% (Ultra: 121 to 76 FPS). Interestingly, the gap between High and Ultra narrows considerably at 4K (only 4 FPS difference), which is notable for settings optimization.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most complete data, with FPS ranges of 213-289 at 1080p, 173-234 at 1440p, and 108-147 at 4K. These ranges indicate stable performance with no major frame drops, which is crucial for a game that relies on precise platforming and atmospheric tension.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals interesting scaling patterns across resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p, the performance drop is relatively modest: Low drops from 272 to 244 FPS (10% reduction), Medium from 251 to 203 FPS (19% reduction), High from 177 to 127 FPS (28% reduction), and Ultra from 168 to 121 FPS (28% reduction). This suggests that at lower settings, the bottleneck may shift more toward the CPU, while at higher settings, the GPU becomes more dominant.

From 1440p to 4K, the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low drops from 244 to 160 FPS (34% reduction), Medium from 203 to 128 FPS (37% reduction), High from 127 to 80 FPS (37% reduction), and Ultra from 121 to 76 FPS (37% reduction). The consistent 34-37% reduction across settings indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the primary limiting component, which is expected given the pixel throughput requirements.

The overall scaling from 1080p to 4K shows reductions of 41% (Low: 272 to 160 FPS), 49% (Medium: 251 to 128 FPS), 55% (High: 177 to 80 FPS), and 55% (Ultra: 168 to 76 FPS). These figures indicate that the GPU's rendering capabilities are the main constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains its ability to deliver frames regardless of resolution.

The fact that Medium at 4K (128 FPS) outperforms High at 1440p (127 FPS) suggests that the settings preset has a more significant impact on performance than resolution alone. This is unusual and indicates that the High preset includes certain rendering features that are disproportionately expensive at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 251 FPS with a minimum of 213 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense scenes. At 1440p Medium, 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS provides excellent headroom for high refresh rate displays. At 4K Medium, 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS remains above the 100 FPS threshold for most gaming monitors.

The Ultra preset, while visually superior, offers diminishing returns: at 1080p Ultra, the 168 FPS average is only 9 FPS lower than High but 83 FPS lower than Medium. At 4K Ultra, the 76 FPS average may introduce noticeable frame pacing issues on displays with higher refresh rates, though it remains playable for a puzzle platformer where precise timing is less critical than in fast-paced action games.

For players with 144Hz displays, the High preset at 1080p (177 FPS) or Medium at 1440p (203 FPS) provides optimal experiences. For 60Hz displays, even 4K Ultra (76 FPS) exceeds the refresh rate, meaning players can maximize visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The Low preset, while achieving the highest frame rates (272 FPS at 1080p), likely sacrifices visual fidelity that contributes to Inside's atmospheric presentation.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, as it provides the most consistent frame times (as evidenced by the minimum FPS values) and maintains high frame rates across all resolutions. Players with capable displays can then experiment with High or Ultra to find their preferred balance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units, along with 40 ray tracing cores.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1900 MHz, a boost clock of 2459 MHz, and a game clock of 2041 MHz. The memory operates at 2438 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective speed. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s, and 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

In Inside, the GPU's role is central to the measured performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra results (76 FPS) show that even with a modern GPU, the game's rendering features at maximum settings can be demanding. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game, as Inside likely uses less than 4 GB even at 4K with high-resolution textures.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context: Passmark G3D score of 20974 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it is a mid-range performer in general, but the measured FPS in Inside demonstrates that it excels in this specific title.

The scaling patterns observed in the data—where performance drops more significantly from 1440p to 4K than from 1080p to 1440p—are consistent with the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RX 7700's 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth appears sufficient for 4K rendering in this game, as the Medium preset at 4K achieves 128 FPS, which is respectable for a 2016 title.