Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer that clearly favors high refresh rates over raw graphical fidelity. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are exceptionally high, indicating that this combination is far more than sufficient for the game’s demands, placing it in the 564th position out of 1671 tested combos.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling, though the absolute numbers remain impressive at every step. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 204.1 FPS, which drops to 148.4 FPS at 1440p and further to 90.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a 55.8% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, a substantial hit that points directly to the graphics card becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases.

The scaling behavior becomes even more telling when examining the Low settings preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 316.8 FPS, dropping to 282.7 FPS at 1440p and 187.1 FPS at 4K. The relatively modest decline from 1080p to 1440p (10.8%) compared to the steep drop to 4K (40.9% from 1440p) suggests that at lower settings, the CPU has more headroom to stretch its legs at 1440p, but the GPU’s pixel-pushing limits become starkly apparent at 4K.

This pattern indicates that while the Ryzen 7 5800X is capable of feeding the Radeon RX 7800 XT at lower resolutions, the game’s visual complexity at 4K overwhelms the GPU’s fill rate capabilities. The data implies that for competitive or high-refresh-rate gaming, 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots, while 4K remains viable but with a significant performance compromise.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5800X brings substantial processing power to this pairing, with 8 cores and 16 threads running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture processor, built on a 7 nm process, demonstrates strong single-threaded performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 943 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3327. These numbers are critical for Inside, a game that, while not heavily multithreaded, still benefits from responsive frame pacing.

The CPU’s benchmark results place it in the 84th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27606. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (deltaPct 0.3), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (deltaPct -0.4), and the Intel Core i7-13700H (deltaPct -0.4), showing that the 5800X sits in a highly competitive performance tier. The 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample data throughput for the game’s level streaming and physics calculations.

At 1080p Low settings, the 316.8 FPS result suggests that the CPU is capable of driving extremely high frame rates, but the fact that this drops to 282.7 FPS at 1440p and 187.1 FPS at 4K indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU’s role is clearly to provide a stable foundation, which it does admirably, never appearing to bottleneck the system even at the highest frame rates measured.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the dominant force in this configuration, featuring the Navi 32 chip on a 5 nm process with RDNA 3.0 architecture. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Inside’s art style and texture requirements. The GPU’s boost clock of 2430 MHz and game clock of 2124 MHz, combined with 3840 shading units, deliver substantial raw compute power.

Benchmark results show the GPU achieving a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4157 and a PassMark G3D score of 24176, placing it in the 76th percentile against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 32619 puts it in close competition with the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (deltaPct 0.2) and the NVIDIA P104-100 (deltaPct -0.4). The GPU’s pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s are key metrics for understanding its performance in a 2D side-scrolling game like Inside.

The GPU’s influence on frame rates is most evident when comparing settings at a fixed resolution. At 4K, the gap between Low (187.1 FPS) and Ultra (88.1 FPS) settings is 99 FPS, a massive delta that underscores how much the GPU’s shading units and ROP throughput are taxed by higher quality presets. The 60 RT cores, while not utilized in this non-ray-traced game, indicate future-proofing for other titles, but in Inside, the raw rasterization performance is what matters most.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 564th out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the upper third of all configurations tested. This rank is impressive given the game’s relatively modest graphical requirements, suggesting that many higher-ranked combos likely feature even more powerful GPUs that excel in other, more demanding titles.

This ranking position indicates that while the combo is not at the absolute pinnacle of performance for this specific game, it delivers an experience that far exceeds the typical requirements for smooth gameplay. The data implies that the 564th rank is less about any deficiency in this pairing and more about the sheer number of ultra-high-end configurations that have been tested. For context, the CPU’s 84th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 76th percentile ranking suggest both components are well above average, and their combined performance in this game reflects that strength.

The rank also suggests that the system is likely limited more by the game’s engine than by any hardware constraint, as Inside is not known for pushing modern hardware to its limits. The combination’s performance is consistent with what one would expect from components that are both in the upper quartile of their respective categories.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce 316.8 FPS, Medium achieves 289.3 FPS, High reaches 204.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 194.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 121.9 FPS, showing that even at the highest quality preset, the system maintains frame rates well above the refresh rate of most monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar but shows the expected decline. Low settings yield 282.7 FPS, Medium produces 239.7 FPS, High delivers 148.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 144.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra shrinks to 138.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU is beginning to feel the pressure of higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still playable but with a more pronounced drop. Low settings achieve 187.1 FPS, Medium reaches 147.4 FPS, High manages 90.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 88.1 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration that dips below 90 FPS, making it the only scenario where the system might struggle to maintain maximum refresh rates on high-end displays.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings delivers 148.4 FPS, while 1920x1080 with Ultra produces 194.9 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and frame rate, 1440p High offers an excellent experience, though 1080p Ultra provides higher frames.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, which is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535) and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27708) and Intel Core i7-13700H (27716).

Q: Is the GPU powerful enough for 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, at 4K High settings the combo achieves 90.4 FPS, and at 4K Medium it reaches 147.4 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the 88.1 FPS result is playable, though it falls slightly below 90 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 316.8 FPS while Ultra produces 194.9 FPS, a difference of 121.9 FPS. This represents a 38.5% reduction in performance from Low to Ultra.

Q: How does the GPU’s benchmark score compare to its rivals?

A: The Radeon RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 32619, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32540) and 0.4% behind the NVIDIA P104-100 (32747).

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 316.8 FPS, and the consistent scaling across resolutions suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor only at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the High preset at 2560x1440 offers an ideal combination of visual fidelity and performance, delivering 148.4 FPS. This setting provides a significant improvement over Medium (239.7 FPS) in terms of graphical quality while maintaining frame rates that are more than adequate for smooth gameplay.

For players with 1080p displays seeking maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 is the recommended choice, achieving 194.9 FPS. This configuration leverages the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance and the GPU’s ample VRAM to deliver a visually rich experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the pragmatic recommendation, producing 147.4 FPS. While High (90.4 FPS) and Ultra (88.1 FPS) are playable, the Medium setting offers substantially higher frame rates that better utilize high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The Low preset, while achieving 187.1 FPS at 4K, sacrifices too much visual quality for marginal performance gains, making it less desirable unless frame rate is the absolute priority.