Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a performance profile in Inside that shifts dramatically with resolution, revealing a system that is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings yet transitions to a GPU-bound state at 4K. The measured data shows a 1080p Low average of 285.9 FPS, which is an exceptional figure for a puzzle platformer, but the scaling pattern from there tells a more nuanced story about where the bottleneck lies.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but consistent with a game that is not graphically demanding. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 141.1 FPS at 1080p to 102.5 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of roughly 27%. Moving further to 4K High yields 62.2 FPS, which represents a 56% drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling curve is far from linear, and the data implies that the GPU begins to struggle as pixel count rises, despite the modest visual complexity of Inside.

At Low settings, the trend is even more pronounced. The 1080p Low result of 285.9 FPS drops to 202 FPS at 1440p and then to 128.6 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 29%, but from 1440p to 4K it is roughly 36%. This accelerating decline at higher resolutions strongly suggests that the Radeon RX 7600 is the limiting component once the resolution increases, as the CPU has ample headroom at these frame rates.

The Ultra preset paints a similar picture. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 132.5 FPS, which falls to 99.1 FPS at 1440p and 63.1 FPS at 4K. The gap between High and Ultra at the same resolution is relatively small, which hints that the extra graphical features in Ultra do not impose a massive penalty on this hardware combo. The data indicates that the limiting component shifts from the CPU at 1080p Low to the GPU at 4K, with the crossover point sitting somewhere around 1440p Medium or High.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 7600 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game like Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer with stylized visuals, this memory configuration is more than sufficient. The benchmark results show that the GPU is not constrained by VRAM capacity at any resolution tested, as even the 4K Ultra result of 63.1 FPS does not indicate any memory-related stuttering or crashes.

The GPU’s clock speeds are notable for analysis. The base clock is listed at 1720 MHz, with a game clock of 2250 MHz and a boost clock of 2655 MHz. The measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 285.9 FPS, which is close to what one would expect from a GPU running near its boost clock in a light workload. However, the fact that the 1080p Low result is not dramatically higher than the 1440p Low result of 202 FPS suggests that the CPU, not the GPU, is capping performance at lower resolutions.

The RX 7600’s 64 ROPs and 128 TMUs deliver a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s. These figures explain why the GPU can handle 4K High at 62.2 FPS, which is playable, but the drop to 4K Ultra at 63.1 FPS is nearly identical, indicating that the Ultra preset’s additional effects are not the primary bottleneck. The data points to the GPU being the limiting factor at 4K, but the RX 7600 still manages to keep frame rates above 60 FPS at that resolution for most presets.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested combinations in this database, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and RX 7600 achieves a combo rank of 1093 out of 1671 combos for Inside. This places it in the upper third of all systems tested, which is a respectable position given that the RX 7600 is not a flagship GPU. The percentile ranking of 63 for the GPU versus all GPUs indicates that it sits above the median, while the CPU’s percentile of 83 versus all CPUs is notably higher.

The rank implies that many combinations with more powerful GPUs outperform this setup, particularly at 4K where the GPU is the bottleneck. However, the CPU’s strength is evident in the 1080p results. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s average benchmark score of 26574 places it within 0.4% of rivals like the Intel Core i9-12900HK and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, and it is 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 8024P. This tight clustering of CPU scores means that the processor is not the differentiator in this combo’s rank; the GPU is.

The combo rank of 1093 out of 1671 suggests that there are roughly 578 combinations that perform better in Inside. Given the game’s low graphical demands, many of those higher-ranked combos likely feature GPUs with higher memory bandwidth or more shading units, which would push 4K frame rates higher. The data shows that this combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming but leaves performance on the table at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 285.9 FPS, but the Medium preset at 229.5 FPS offers a significant visual upgrade while still maintaining frame rates well above 144 Hz. The High preset at 141.1 FPS is also excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, making it the best balance of visuals and performance at this resolution.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 166.2 FPS is the standout choice, as it provides smooth gameplay with a substantial improvement over Low’s 202 FPS in visual fidelity. The High preset at 102.5 FPS is still very playable and would be preferable for those who prioritize image quality over raw frame rate. The Ultra preset at 99.1 FPS is almost indistinguishable from High in terms of FPS, so users could enable Ultra without a major penalty.

At 4K, the situation changes. The Low preset at 128.6 FPS is the only option that guarantees a high refresh rate experience. The Medium preset at 102.3 FPS is still excellent, but the High preset at 62.2 FPS and Ultra at 63.1 FPS dip into the 60 FPS range. For a game like Inside, which is not a fast-paced competitive title, the High preset at 4K is a reasonable choice, but the data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings shows a clear hierarchy. Low averages 285.9 FPS, Medium drops to 229.5 FPS, High settles at 141.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 132.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is about 20%, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 6%, indicating diminishing returns from the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the results are 202 FPS for Low, 166.2 FPS for Medium, 102.5 FPS for High, and 99.1 FPS for Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is roughly 18%, and from High to Ultra is a negligible 3%. The 1440p results show that the GPU is starting to become more relevant, as the frame rates are lower across the board compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the numbers compress further. Low delivers 128.6 FPS, Medium hits 102.3 FPS, High manages 62.2 FPS, and Ultra reaches 63.1 FPS. The anomaly here is that Ultra is slightly faster than High, which is likely due to measurement variance, but it indicates that the Ultra preset does not consistently tax the GPU more than High. The 4K data confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rates are roughly half of what they are at 1080p for the same settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with a high refresh rate?*

A: No. The highest 4K result is 128.6 FPS on Low settings, but High and Ultra drop to 62.2 FPS and 63.1 FPS, respectively. Only Low and Medium exceed 100 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The data shows that 1440p Medium at 166.2 FPS or 1080p High at 141.1 FPS are the most balanced options, offering high frame rates with decent visual quality.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The CPU matters most at 1080p, where the Ryzen 7 5800X3D enables 285.9 FPS on Low. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as the RX 7600 cannot maintain high frame rates beyond Medium settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 1093 out of 1671 combos, placing it in the upper third. The GPU’s percentile of 63 is lower than the CPU’s percentile of 83, indicating the GPU holds the combo back.

Q: What settings should I use for a 60 Hz 4K monitor?

A: High or Ultra at 4K both produce around 62-63 FPS, which is suitable for a 60 Hz display. Medium at 102.3 FPS is also viable and provides a larger margin.

Q: Why is Ultra slower than High at 1080p and 1440p?

A: At 1080p, Ultra is 132.5 FPS versus High’s 141.1 FPS, and at 1440p, Ultra is 99.1 FPS versus High’s 102.5 FPS. This is a small 6-3% penalty, likely due to extra effects that are not well optimized.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its key feature is the 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is unusually large and beneficial for games that rely on cache-sensitive workloads. In Inside, the CPU’s role is evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are exceptionally high and do not scale linearly with GPU load.

The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 24063 multicore and 3397 singlecore, which are strong figures for a desktop processor. The PassMark multithread score of 28309 and single-thread score of 3234 place it well above average. However, the CPU’s percentile of 83 versus all CPUs is lower than its raw scores might suggest, indicating that there are many faster processors available.

In the context of Inside, the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has little work to do, the system reaches 285.9 FPS, which is likely near the engine’s maximum frame rate. The 3DMark scores show that the CPU can handle 16 threads at 7299 and 2 threads at 1746, but the game’s workload is likely not highly multithreaded. The large L3 cache is probably more impactful than the core count, as it reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s for DDR4 is sufficient for this game, as the measured frame rates do not indicate any memory bottleneck. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks while gaming. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield larger performance gains than upgrading the CPU, especially at 1440p and 4K where the RX 7600 is the limiting component. The CPU’s end-of-life status and locked multiplier do not affect its performance in this game, as the boost clock of 4.50 GHz is well within its thermal limits given the 105 W TDP.