Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a performance profile in Inside that is heavily dictated by graphical settings, with the CPU providing ample headroom across all tested resolutions. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but one that requires specific settings adjustments to maintain smoothness at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling behavior from 1080p to 4K reveals that the AMD Radeon RX 6600 becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases, particularly under higher graphics presets. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 254.9 FPS, which drops to 185.6 FPS at 1440p and further to 114.5 FPS at 4K—a reduction of 27.2% and 55.1% respectively from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU’s rendering workload scales significantly with resolution.

The pattern becomes more pronounced when examining the Ultra preset. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 121.5 FPS, falling to 90.4 FPS at 1440p and 55.7 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is only 45.8% of the 1080p Ultra score, demonstrating that the RX 6600’s 8 GB frame buffer and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are stretched thin at higher resolutions. Conversely, the CPU’s role is less evident in scaling, as the Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s 8 cores and 16 threads with 96 MB of L3 cache provide consistent processing power that does not bottleneck even at 1080p Low where frame rates exceed 250 FPS.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 133.4 FPS (254.9 vs 121.5), but at 4K it shrinks to 58.8 FPS (114.5 vs 55.7). This compression at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU-bound operation, where the pixel fill rate and memory throughput dominate performance. The data indicates that the limiting component shifts decisively from CPU to GPU as resolution increases, with the RX 6600’s 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 8.928 TFLOPS FP32 throughput becoming the ceiling for performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600’s specifications directly explain its behavior in Inside. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz, providing a wide dynamic range that allows it to scale performance based on workload. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a constraint at 4K Ultra, where the 55.7 FPS result suggests memory capacity or bandwidth limitations.

The GPU’s 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs contribute to its ability to handle the game’s puzzle-platformer visuals, which are not particularly demanding compared to AAA titles. At 4K High, the RX 6600 produces 58.1 FPS, but dropping to Medium raises this to 93.6 FPS—a 61.1% improvement. This sensitivity to preset changes underscores that the GPU’s compute resources, while capable, require tuning to achieve optimal frame rates at higher resolutions.

The benchmark scores for the RX 6600 place it at the 69th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25235. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 890M (deltaPct 0), AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (deltaPct -0.2), AMD Radeon RX 6700M (deltaPct 0.2), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (deltaPct 0.5). These close margins suggest that the RX 6600 performs in a tightly contested tier, and in Inside, its 4K Ultra result of 55.7 FPS reflects a GPU that is adequate but not overprovisioned for the highest settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D presents a strong case for being a non-factor in this game’s performance, given its robust multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. With 8 cores and 16 threads, base clock of 3.40 GHz, and boost clock of 4.50 GHz, the CPU provides ample compute for Inside’s physics and logic. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a distinctive feature that helps maintain high IPC in latency-sensitive workloads, though the game’s 2D side-scrolling nature likely does not stress the cache as heavily as modern 3D titles.

The CPU’s benchmark results reinforce its headroom. In Cinebench R23, it scores 24063 multi-core and 3397 single-core, while Geekbench shows 11061 multi-core and 2116 single-core. These numbers place the Ryzen 7 5800X3D at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26574. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 8024P (deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core i9-11900K (deltaPct 0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (deltaPct -0.2), and Intel Core i9-12900HK (deltaPct -0.4). The minimal deltas indicate that the 5800X3D is not leaving performance on the table in this comparison set.

In practical terms, the CPU’s capability is evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 254.9 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most displays. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 121.5 FPS result shows no CPU-induced bottleneck, as frame rates remain high despite the GPU working harder. The CPU’s 105 W TDP and 7 nm process node contribute to efficient operation, but the data suggests that overclocking or additional CPU headroom would not translate to meaningful gains in Inside—the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution and preset combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across 12 distinct configurations. At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly high: Low settings produce 254.9 FPS, Medium produces 203.9 FPS, High produces 130 FPS, and Ultra produces 121.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 52.3%, indicating that the GPU’s workload nearly doubles under the highest preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show a clear decline. Low settings deliver 185.6 FPS, Medium delivers 145.9 FPS, High delivers 94.2 FPS, and Ultra delivers 90.4 FPS. The Ultra result at 1440p is 25.6% lower than the 1080p Ultra result, while the Low result is 27.2% lower, showing consistent scaling across the board.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more variable. Low settings still manage 114.5 FPS, which is playable for most users, but Medium drops to 93.6 FPS, High to 58.1 FPS, and Ultra to 55.7 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is minimal (2.4 FPS), suggesting that the Ultra preset adds little visual benefit for the performance cost at this resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 55.7 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay, making settings adjustments necessary for 4K displays.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K in Inside?*

A: Yes, but only with settings at Medium or below. The measured results show 114.5 FPS at 4K Low and 93.6 FPS at 4K Medium, while 4K High produces 58.1 FPS and 4K Ultra produces 55.7 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: 2560x1440 offers the best balance, with all presets exceeding 90 FPS. The lowest result at 1440p is 90.4 FPS on Ultra, which is smoother than any 4K preset except Low.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D delivers 254.9 FPS at 1080p Low, and even at 1080p Ultra the result is 121.5 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor at all settings.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6600’s average benchmark score is 25235, with the AMD Radeon 890M at 25246 (deltaPct 0), AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP at 25287 (deltaPct -0.2), AMD Radeon RX 6700M at 25180 (deltaPct 0.2), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 25120 (deltaPct 0.5). These differences are negligible in real-world terms.

*Q: Is 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for Inside?*

A: The data suggests yes, as the GPU achieves 55.7 FPS at 4K Ultra without reported issues. The 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is more likely the constraint at 4K than the 8 GB capacity.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured result is 130 FPS, which is well above standard 60 Hz displays and suitable for 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, the data supports specific settings choices. At 4K, the Low preset provides 114.5 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS besides Medium at 93.6 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 4K fall below 60 FPS, making them less ideal for smooth gameplay. Therefore, the Medium preset at 4K is recommended as it offers a substantial visual upgrade over Low while maintaining 93.6 FPS, nearly 60% higher than the 60 FPS target.

At 1440p, all presets deliver over 90 FPS, so the Ultra preset at 90.4 FPS is the best choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The difference between High (94.2 FPS) and Ultra (90.4 FPS) is only 3.8 FPS, making Ultra the obvious choice for users with 1440p displays. At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 121.5 FPS provides the best experience, as it maintains high frame rates while offering the most detailed visuals. The 254.9 FPS result at 1080p Low is excessive for most displays, and the jump from High (130 FPS) to Ultra (121.5 FPS) is a modest 8.5 FPS cost for improved fidelity.

The data indicates that the Medium preset is a strong middle ground across all resolutions, providing results of 203.9 FPS at 1080p, 145.9 FPS at 1440p, and 93.6 FPS at 4K. For users who prefer a single consistent setting, Medium offers the best balance of performance and quality, with no resolution dropping below 93.6 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 1345 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the 19.5th percentile of all pairings. This relatively low rank is surprising given the high frame rates achieved at 1080p and 1440p, but it reflects the presence of many stronger GPU configurations in the database. The rank suggests that while this combo is capable, it is not competitive with higher-tier GPUs that can maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra without compromise.

The combo’s rank is influenced by the fact that Inside is a lightweight title that favors GPUs with high pixel rates and memory bandwidth. The RX 6600’s 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but they place the combo in the lower half of all tested configurations. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking does little to boost the combo’s position, as the game’s performance is almost entirely GPU-bound beyond 1080p Low.

In context, the combo’s 4K Ultra result of 55.7 FPS is below the average for the 1671 tested combos, likely because many competing systems feature GPUs with more than 8 GB of memory or higher bandwidth figures. However, the data shows that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this pairing delivers excellent results, with the 1080p Ultra score of 121.5 FPS and 1440p Ultra score of 90.4 FPS being more than sufficient for most gaming scenarios. The rank of 1345 should not discourage users with 1080p or 1440p displays, as the measured performance in those resolutions is strong.