Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer where the measured frame rates are exceptionally high across all tested configurations. The data indicates that this pairing is heavily overqualified for the game’s graphical demands, with performance scaling that reveals a shift in the primary bottleneck as resolution and settings change.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but not catastrophic, demonstrating that the RX 7700 XT remains capable even at the highest pixel counts. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 313.4 at 1920x1080 to 176 at 3840x2160, a reduction of approximately 43.8%. This substantial decrease at the lowest preset indicates that even a lighter workload is still heavily influenced by the GPU’s rendering throughput when pixel count quadruples.

The scaling pattern is more pronounced at higher settings. Moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings sees the average drop from 195 to 89.9 FPS, a 53.9% decrease. At Ultra settings, the decline is similar, with the average falling from 185.7 to 81.1 FPS, a 56.3% reduction. These results show that as the preset becomes more demanding, the resolution scaling factor intensifies, which is a classic sign that the GPU is becoming the absolute limiting component. The fact that 4K Ultra still maintains an average of 81.1 FPS confirms the card’s raw power, but the sharp drop from the 1080p figure suggests that the game’s visual effects are scaling aggressively with both settings and resolution.

The data suggests that at 1080p, particularly at Low and Medium settings, the CPU may be starting to exert its influence. The gap between 1080p Low (313.4 FPS) and 1440p Low (278.4 FPS) is only 12.6%, whereas the gap between 1440p Low and 4K Low is 36.8%. This non-linear scaling implies that at 1080p, the frame rate is nearing a ceiling where the Ryzen 7 5800X’s single-thread performance is becoming a factor, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs. However, the overall trend is clear: the RX 7700 XT is the dominant force in this pairing, and its performance headroom is what dictates the playable resolutions.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 7700 XT’s specifications align perfectly with the measured results. The card features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is more than ample for Inside, a game with a 2016 release date that does not appear to stress VRAM capacities. The data confirms this, as even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 81.1 suggests no memory-related stutters or bottlenecks that would typically manifest as severe frame time spikes.

Clock speeds play a significant role in the card’s consistency. The boost clock of 2544 MHz, combined with a game clock of 2171 MHz, allows for high sustained throughput. The card’s compute capabilities, rated at 35.17 TFLOPS FP32, are substantial for this title. This raw power is evident in the 4K Medium result of 140.8 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s suggest that the card is well-balanced for handling the game’s side-scrolling environments, which often feature detailed textures and lighting effects that can be fill-rate intensive.

The GPU’s performance in synthetic benchmarks reinforces its position. With a Passmark G3D score of 22547 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3316, the card sits in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, has an average score of 30109, a delta of 0%. This indicates that the RX 7700 XT is performance-equivalent to that card in general compute tests, which is a strong indicator of its overall capability. In Inside, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is rarely the limiting factor until 4K Ultra, where it still delivers playable results.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations, this specific combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and RX 7700 XT ranks 651st out of 1671 total combos for Inside. This places the pairing in the top 39% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing considering the game’s relatively low system requirements. The rank suggests that while there are many faster configurations, this combo is far from the bottom and provides an experience that is significantly better than a majority of the tested hardware.

The ranking is likely boosted by the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance, which is not necessarily crucial for this game. The Ryzen 7 5800X sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27606. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, scores 27535, a delta of 0.3%, making the two nearly identical in general compute. This high CPU ranking helps the combo’s overall position, but the game’s reliance on GPU power means the RX 7700 XT’s 73rd percentile standing is the more relevant metric for actual FPS. The combo’s rank of 651 indicates that it is a well-matched pair, with neither component severely bottlenecking the other in this specific workload.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data strongly suggests that players should prioritize higher settings at lower resolutions, or moderate settings at 4K. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 185.7 FPS, which is only 5% lower than High (195 FPS) and 35.7% lower than Low (313.4 FPS). Given the high frame rates, there is no reason to compromise on visual quality at this resolution; Ultra is the recommended choice for the best experience.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still achieves an average of 128.4 FPS, which is excellent. The step down to High yields 138.4 FPS, a marginal gain of 7.8%. For users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, High settings might be preferred to push closer to the 144 Hz mark, but Ultra remains perfectly playable and visually superior. At 3840x2160, the recommendation shifts. The Ultra preset drops to 81.1 FPS, which is still smooth, but the High preset at 89.9 FPS offers a 10.9% performance increase. The Medium preset at 140.8 FPS is the sweet spot for 4K if the user prioritizes frame rate over maximum fidelity, as it provides a substantial 73.6% improvement over Ultra while likely still looking impressive. Given the data, High or Medium at 4K provides the best balance, while Ultra is reserved for those who demand absolute visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset provides a clear picture of the combo’s capabilities. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 313.4 at Low, 288.7 at Medium, 195 at High, and 185.7 at Ultra. The gap between Medium and High is significant (a 32.4% drop), suggesting that the High preset introduces heavier graphical effects that impact the GPU. The jump from High to Ultra is small (4.8%), indicating diminishing returns in performance cost for the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 278.4 at Low, 222.6 at Medium, 138.4 at High, and 128.4 at Ultra. The scaling here is more linear, with a 20.1% drop from Low to Medium and a 37.8% drop from Medium to High. At 3840x2160, the averages are 176 at Low, 140.8 at Medium, 89.9 at High, and 81.1 at Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 20%, which is similar to the 1440p scaling, but the drop from Medium to High is 36.1%, showing that the pixel count amplifies the cost of higher settings. The minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average performance, which shows a consistently smooth experience across all tested points.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X provides a robust foundation for this gaming combo. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it offers substantial multi-threaded processing power. Its benchmark results are impressive, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23571 and a single-core score of 3327. The Passmark single-thread score of 3445 indicates strong per-core performance, which is often more critical for gaming than raw core counts.

In Inside, the CPU’s role appears secondary to the GPU. The high frame rates at 1080p Low (313.4 FPS) suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high rates, but the non-linear scaling between 1080p and 1440p hints that the CPU might be reaching its limits in the lowest settings. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1846 and single-thread score of 943 are decent but not exceptional for modern standards, suggesting that while the CPU is fast, it is not the primary driver of performance here. The CPU’s 105W TDP and boost clock of 4.70 GHz allow for sustained high clock speeds, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame times. The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800X is more than sufficient for this game, and its performance is not a limiting factor in any of the tested scenarios, except potentially at the extreme low-settings 1080p case where the GPU has so little work that the CPU becomes the ceiling.

FAQ

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

A: The highest recorded average is 313.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: Yes, the data shows playable results at 4K. The average FPS at 3840x2160 ranges from 176 at Low settings to 81.1 at Ultra settings.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested systems in this game?

A: This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 651st out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 39% of all configurations.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 138.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 128.4 FPS, a difference of 10 FPS or approximately 7.8%.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The frame rate drop between 1080p and 4K is substantial, indicating GPU-bound performance. The CPU only appears to become a factor at 1080p with Low settings.

Q: What is the average score of the RX 7700 XT in GPU benchmarks?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 30097, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with a direct comparison to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 showing a 0% delta in average score.