Inside

# Inside: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + AMD Radeon RX 7700

This combo ranks 1261 out of 2887 tested configurations for Inside, placing it in the 56th percentile of all tested combos. The ranking reflects a mid-pack position, but the raw FPS data tells a more nuanced story — this pairing delivers frame rates ranging from 76 FPS at 4K Ultra to 316 FPS at 1080p Low, which spans the spectrum from comfortably playable to extremely high refresh. The measured results indicate the system handles this puzzle platformer with significant headroom at lower resolutions, while the 4K Ultra setting becomes the first point where the hardware's limits start to show.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1261st position out of 2887 tested combos places this pairing slightly above the median of all configurations tested for Inside. This percentile standing suggests that while the hardware is capable, many other combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this specific title. The ranking becomes more meaningful when examining where the bottlenecks appear — the data shows the combo's strengths are more pronounced at lower resolutions, where the CPU's 8-core/16-thread configuration can fully express itself, whereas at 4K the GPU becomes the dominant constraint.

Comparing against the CPU's general benchmark standing, the Ryzen 7 5800X sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 29123. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29093, 0.1% ahead), Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (29245, 0.4% behind), Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270, 0.5% behind), and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940, 0.6% ahead). The CPU's strong 81st percentile ranking suggests it should not be the limiting factor in most scenarios, yet the combo's overall 56th percentile position in Inside indicates the GPU's 58th percentile standing among all GPUs pulls the combined performance down.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 15852 places it near the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 0.1% behind), AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, 1% behind), AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, 1.1% ahead), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, 1.7% behind). This mid-range GPU positioning explains why the combo ranks where it does — the CPU is a high-performer relative to its peers, but the GPU's more modest standing creates a balanced yet not exceptional overall package for Inside.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide the computational foundation for this combo. The CPU's 3DMark scores show scaling from 943 in single-thread to 7586 in 16-thread tests, with 4-thread at 3543 and 8-thread at 6035 — indicating strong multi-threaded scaling that benefits games capable of using multiple cores.

For Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016, the workload is typically not heavily multi-threaded. The game's genre suggests it relies more on single-core performance and GPU rendering than on CPU multi-threading. The CPU's single-thread score of 943 in 3DMark and 1574.5 in Cinebench R23 indicates solid single-core performance, which is relevant for maintaining consistent frame pacing in this title. The Passmark single-thread score of 3445 and multithread score of 27732 further confirm the CPU's balanced capabilities.

The data reveals something interesting: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 316 FPS average, which is an extremely high frame rate that suggests the CPU is not limiting performance at this resolution. However, the CPU's 105W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate memory throughput for the game's demands. The L3 cache of 32 MB and per-core L2 cache of 512 KB are generous for a game of this era, potentially reducing memory latency in physics calculations and object interactions common in puzzle platformers.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 316 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 282 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 254 FPS at 2560x1440 Low.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 76 at Ultra settings to 160 at Low settings. Medium settings at 4K deliver 128 FPS average with a minimum of 108 FPS and maximum of 147 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck performance in this game?

A: The GPU appears to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs versus the GPU's 58th percentile suggests the GPU constrains performance more, especially at 4K where FPS drops significantly compared to 1080p.

Q: What settings provide the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings deliver 203 FPS average with a minimum of 173 FPS and maximum of 234 FPS. This provides high frame rates with a comfortable margin above typical 144Hz displays.

Q: How does the combo's ranking compare between CPU and GPU benchmarks?

A: The CPU ranks at the 81st percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 29123, while the GPU ranks at the 58th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 15852. The combo's overall ranking of 1261 out of 2887 (56th percentile) reflects this CPU-heavy advantage.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 177 FPS average. This is lower than Low (316 FPS) and Medium (282 FPS) but higher than Ultra (168 FPS), showing diminishing returns as settings increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 177 FPS at High, 316 FPS at Low, 282 FPS at Medium (with 240 min and 325 max), and 168 FPS at Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium reduces frame rate by 34 FPS, while moving from Medium to High costs 105 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts: High delivers 127 FPS, Low delivers 254 FPS, Medium delivers 203 FPS (with 173 min and 234 max), and Ultra delivers 121 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium costs 51 FPS, Medium to High costs 76 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 6 FPS. The smaller delta between High and Ultra at both 1080p and 1440p suggests these two settings have similar GPU demands.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops more dramatically: High delivers 80 FPS, Low delivers 160 FPS, Medium delivers 128 FPS (with 108 min and 147 max), and Ultra delivers 76 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 32 FPS, Medium to High is 48 FPS, and High to Ultra is 4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 76 FPS represents the lowest measured average across all configurations, while 4K Low at 160 FPS demonstrates significant headroom even at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K varies significantly by settings preset. At Low settings, the drop from 316 FPS at 1080p to 254 FPS at 1440p (a 62 FPS reduction) and then to 160 FPS at 4K (a further 94 FPS reduction) shows a total decrease of 156 FPS, or approximately 49% from the 1080p baseline. At Medium settings, the progression goes from 282 FPS at 1080p to 203 FPS at 1440p (79 FPS drop) to 128 FPS at 4K (75 FPS drop), totaling 154 FPS or 55% reduction.

High settings show a steeper relative decline: 177 FPS at 1080p drops to 127 FPS at 1440p (50 FPS) then to 80 FPS at 4K (47 FPS), a total of 97 FPS or 55% reduction. Ultra settings follow a similar pattern: 168 FPS at 1080p to 121 FPS at 1440p (47 FPS) to 76 FPS at 4K (45 FPS), totaling 92 FPS or 55% reduction.

The consistent 49-55% reduction from 1080p to 4K across settings indicates that resolution scaling is relatively uniform, suggesting the GPU is handling the increased pixel count without encountering memory bandwidth limitations. The GPU's 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for this game, even at 4K Ultra. The relatively small differences between High and Ultra at each resolution (9, 6, and 4 FPS respectively) suggest that Ultra settings impose minimal additional cost over High, making the resolution the primary driver of performance changes.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience measured in the data, Medium settings at 1440p provide the most balanced combination of visual quality and performance. The 203 FPS average with a 173 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay on high-refresh displays, while the 234 FPS maximum shows there's headroom for occasional scene complexity. This configuration loses only 51 FPS compared to Low settings at the same resolution but likely provides substantially better visual fidelity.

At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 282 FPS average with 240 minimum and 325 maximum, making it ideal for competitive or high-refresh gaming. The jump to High at 177 FPS is significant (105 FPS reduction) but still above typical 144Hz displays. Ultra at 168 FPS offers only marginal improvement over High in terms of performance cost, so High appears to be a better choice if visual quality is prioritized over the last few FPS.

For 4K gaming, Medium at 128 FPS (108 minimum, 147 maximum) is the recommended sweet spot. High at 80 FPS is still playable but approaches the 60 FPS threshold more closely, while Ultra at 76 FPS leaves little margin for demanding scenes. Low at 160 FPS demonstrates that even at 4K, this combo can push high frame rates if visual settings are sacrificed. The data suggests that Medium settings provide the best visual-to-performance tradeoff across all three resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700, based on the Navi 32 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, provides the rendering power for this combo. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 624.1 GB/s bandwidth, which proves ample for Inside's demands even at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 2459 MHz and game clock of 2041 MHz, combined with 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs, deliver the pixel throughput needed for this puzzle platformer's visual style.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a specific performance profile: Passmark G3D score of 20974, DirectX 11 score of 186, and DirectX 12 score of 96. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 indicates modern API performance. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852, places it near the RTX 3060 Ti (16129, 1.7% behind) and Radeon R9 370X (15862, 0.1% behind). This mid-range positioning explains why the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The data shows that at 4K, the GPU's workload increases substantially, causing FPS to drop from 316 at 1080p Low to 160 at 4K Low — a 49% reduction. This scaling pattern, combined with the GPU's 58th percentile standing versus the CPU's 81st percentile, confirms the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. However, the 16 GB VRAM capacity means memory capacity is unlikely to be a limitation; rather, the GPU's compute throughput and memory bandwidth determine the performance ceiling. The pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s provide sufficient fill rates for this game's 2.5D presentation, but the resolution scaling shows these resources are increasingly taxed as pixel count rises.