Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a highly capable experience in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer, with the data showing that the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. The combination ranks 1048th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database, and it provides playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, though the performance headroom at lower resolutions is substantial.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as evidenced by the massive frame rates: 289.8 FPS on Low, 232.3 FPS on Medium, 146.9 FPS on High, and 138.6 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 212.5 FPS, 167.5 FPS, 106.6 FPS, and 101.7 FPS respectively. The most significant impact is seen at 4K (3840x2160), where the average frame rates fall to 132.5 FPS on Low, 107.3 FPS on Medium, 65.2 FPS on High, and 64.2 FPS on Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear, which indicates a shift in the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the frame rate is 289.8 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 132.5 FPS—a reduction of 54.3%. This steep decline suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, but as pixel count increases, the Radeon RX 7600 XT's rendering workload becomes the limiting factor. The gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly telling; for High settings, the drop is from 106.6 FPS to 65.2 FPS, a 38.8% loss, confirming that the GPU is the constraining component at higher pixel densities.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a Zen 3 architecture processor on the AMD Socket AM4 platform, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, and it carries a TDP of 105 W. The processor's defining characteristic is its large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a key reason why it excels in gaming workloads that benefit from high cache hit rates. In this benchmark database, the CPU holds an 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26574.

The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the primary constraint for Inside at most settings. At 1080p Low, the combination achieves 289.8 FPS, which is well above any refresh rate threshold, and even at 1080p Ultra, it maintains 138.6 FPS. The data suggests that the game is not heavily multithreaded, as the single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3397) is more than adequate for this title. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 8024P and Intel Core i9-11900K, both with an average score delta of just 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 which is 0.2% behind. This indicates that the 5800X3D's performance is closely matched with these processors, and for Inside, the CPU's capabilities are far from being a limiting factor, even at 4K where the GPU takes over.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, featuring 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. It operates with a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2755 MHz, with a game clock of 2470 MHz. The card is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is notable for a card in this tier, as the large frame buffer helps at higher resolutions. The GPU's TDP is 190 W and it has a 63rd percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20146.

The GPU's role in Inside becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the GPU is often idle-waiting on the CPU, but at 4K, it is clearly the bottleneck. The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 64.2 FPS, which is still playable but demonstrates the GPU's limits. The 16 GB VRAM is unlikely to be a constraint in this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s appears sufficient. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 460 (0.3% ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (0.6% behind), showing that the XT variant offers a marginal performance uplift over the non-XT model. The performance delta compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is 1.9%, meaning the RX 7600 XT is slightly slower in aggregate benchmarks, though the game-specific data shows it handles Inside's 4K demands with relative ease.

FAQ

Q: At 4K Ultra settings, what average frame rate can be expected?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 64.2 FPS. This is playable, though it is the lowest of all tested configurations, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's cache size impact performance in this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a significant advantage for gaming. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 289.8 FPS, suggesting that the large cache helps maintain high frame rates when the GPU is not stressed.

Q: Is the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB VRAM necessary for this game?

A: The game is from 2016 and is not VRAM-intensive. While the card has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, the data does not indicate any VRAM-related performance drops, even at 4K Ultra where the average FPS is 64.2. The memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s appears more relevant to performance.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is more likely the limiting factor, as frame rates are extremely high (289.8 FPS on Low). The GPU is not fully utilized at this resolution, so the 8-core, 16-thread CPU with a 4.50 GHz boost clock is what determines the ceiling.

Q: How does this combo compare to the average GPU score?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 20146, which places it in the 63rd percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600, is only 0.6% behind, meaning the XT model offers a very slight edge in general compute, though the game-specific FPS data shows more variation.

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

A: At 2560x1440, High settings yield an average of 106.6 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 101.7 FPS. The difference is 4.9 FPS, suggesting that the visual upgrade to Ultra comes at a small performance cost.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination ranks 1048th out of 1671 tested combos in the database for Inside. This places it in the 62.7th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 623 other combinations but is behind the top-tier hardware. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's adequate 4K capabilities combine to deliver a solid, if not spectacular, result.

The rank is influenced by the fact that Inside is not a demanding title, so even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates. The combo's position in the lower half of the top 1000 suggests that while it is capable, there are many other configurations that offer higher performance, particularly those with more powerful GPUs. The data shows that the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking is the weaker link in this pairing, as the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking is significantly higher. This imbalance means that in CPU-bound scenarios at 1080p, the system performs exceptionally, but in GPU-bound scenarios at 4K, it falls behind systems with higher-end graphics cards.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, all settings are playable, but the High preset at 146.9 FPS is the best balance for most users, as it provides a smooth experience without the excessive frame rates of Low (289.8 FPS) that offer diminishing returns. For those with a 144Hz monitor, Medium at 232.3 FPS is also viable, but High is recommended for better visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset at 106.6 FPS is ideal for 100Hz or 120Hz displays, while Ultra at 101.7 FPS is nearly identical and could be chosen for maximum quality. The Low and Medium presets at 212.5 FPS and 167.5 FPS are overkill for most monitors and sacrifice visual quality unnecessarily. At 4K, the situation is different; High at 65.2 FPS and Ultra at 64.2 FPS are both playable, but the difference is minimal. The Medium preset at 107.3 FPS is the best choice for a 60Hz display, offering a significant frame rate advantage over High with only a moderate visual downgrade. Low at 132.5 FPS is only recommended for very high refresh rate 4K monitors, which are rare.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the exact measured data for this combo, organized by resolution and settings.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 289.8 FPS
• Medium: 232.3 FPS
• High: 146.9 FPS
• Ultra: 138.6 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 212.5 FPS
• Medium: 167.5 FPS
• High: 106.6 FPS
• Ultra: 101.7 FPS

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 132.5 FPS
• Medium: 107.3 FPS
• High: 65.2 FPS
• Ultra: 64.2 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: Low settings provide roughly double the frame rate of Ultra settings at each resolution. For instance, at 1080p, the difference between Low (289.8 FPS) and Ultra (138.6 FPS) is a factor of 2.09x. At 4K, the ratio is 2.06x (132.5 FPS vs. 64.2 FPS), indicating that the scaling between presets is uniform regardless of resolution. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a frame rate drop of approximately 26-28% across all settings, while the transition from 1440p to 4K results in a drop of approximately 38-40%. This highlights the GPU's increasing workload at higher pixel counts, confirming it as the primary performance limiter above 1080p.