Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D pairs an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 architecture with a 3.40 GHz base clock and a 4.50 GHz boost clock. This combination of core count and clock speed, built on a 7 nm TSMC process, provides a strong foundation for a puzzle platformer like Inside, which relies on consistent frame pacing rather than massive multi-threaded workloads. The processor’s 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a notable feature for gaming, as it helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates solid single-thread performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 884, while multi-threaded results like Cinebench R23 multicore (24063) and Geekbench multicore (11061) show it can handle more demanding tasks, though the game itself likely doesn't push all 16 threads to their limit.

The processor’s average benchmark score of 26574 places it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals in terms of average score include the AMD EPYC 8024P (0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core i9-11900K (0.1% ahead), while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 trails by 0.2% and the Intel Core i9-12900HK is 0.4% behind. These deltas are minimal, indicating that the 5800X3D sits in a performance tier where small differences in synthetic workloads translate to negligible real-world changes for a game like Inside. For a title that is not heavily threaded, the single-thread capability, evidenced by a Passmark single-thread score of 3234, is more relevant than the raw multi-core output.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX achieves a rank of 379 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 22.7% of all configurations evaluated, which is a strong showing for a game that is not typically considered a demanding benchmark title. The ranking reflects a balanced setup where neither component is an obvious bottleneck at standard resolutions. Given that the game was released in 2016, modern high-end hardware is expected to handle it with ease, and the data confirms this expectation. The high rank is largely due to the GPU’s raw power, but the CPU’s ability to feed frames without stuttering is a contributing factor, especially at lower resolutions where the processor’s role becomes more prominent.

Compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RX 7900 XTX has an average benchmark score of 44019, which is 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 580, 0.8% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000, and 2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. These margins are small in synthetic tests, but in actual gameplay, the RX 7900 XTX’s advantage in memory bandwidth and shading units becomes clear. The combo’s rank of 379 suggests that while there are many faster configurations, this pairing is well above the median, delivering a smooth experience in Inside across all tested settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, indicating where the performance limit shifts. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 297.4 FPS, which drops to 266.6 FPS at 1440p and further to 229.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 22.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, suggesting that the CPU is still capable of driving high frame rates even as the GPU workload increases. In contrast, at Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 225.3 FPS at 1080p to 183.7 FPS at 1440p and 113.2 FPS at 4K, a 49.8% drop from 1080p to 4K. This larger percentage decline at Ultra settings points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor as pixel count and graphical complexity rise.

The pattern is consistent across all settings: the gap between 1080p and 1440p is moderate, while the jump to 4K produces a more significant hit. For instance, at High settings, the FPS goes from 228.1 at 1080p to 191.8 at 1440p (a 15.9% decrease), then to 119.6 at 4K (a 37.7% decrease from 1440p). This scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the system is often CPU-bound or at least co-limited, as the frame rates remain very high. At 4K, the GPU’s rendering load dominates, and the RX 7900 XTX’s 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are utilized more heavily, but the frame rates still stay well above playable thresholds.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 297.4, which is the peak across all resolutions and settings. Medium settings produce 274.3 FPS, High settings drop to 228.1 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 225.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 72.1 FPS, or 24.2%, showing that even at the highest settings, the system maintains a very high frame rate. For a puzzle platformer, these numbers are far beyond what is necessary for smooth gameplay, as even the lowest value of 225.3 FPS is well above typical 60 Hz displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down. Low settings average 266.6 FPS, Medium settings hit 244 FPS, High settings reach 191.8 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 183.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is a 31.1% reduction, which is more pronounced than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is starting to feel the load. At 4K (3840x2160), the performance drops are more substantial. Low settings average 229.6 FPS, Medium settings achieve 190.9 FPS, High settings reach 119.6 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 113.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 50.7%, highlighting the GPU’s increasing importance at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a high-end graphics card built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 31 chip. It features 6144 shading units, 384 texture mapping units, and 192 render output units, which are substantial numbers for handling complex scenes. The GPU has a base clock of 1929 MHz, a game clock of 2365 MHz, and a boost clock of 2498 MHz, allowing it to scale performance dynamically. The 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for a game like Inside, even at 4K resolution with high-quality textures.

In benchmark tests, the GPU scores 31238 in Passmark G3D and 6841 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 44019 is close to its nearest rivals, but in practical terms, the RX 7900 XTX’s high memory capacity and bandwidth ensure that it does not become a bottleneck in Inside. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rate drops to 113.2 FPS compared to 225.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This 49.8% reduction is typical for a game that scales with resolution, and the absolute frame rates remain excellent. The GPU’s 96 ray accelerators and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are not directly stressed by this title, but they ensure compatibility with modern APIs.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X3D compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The 5800X3D has an average score of 26574. It is 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 8024P and Intel Core i9-11900K, 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HK.

Q: What is the best frame rate achieved by this combo in Inside?

A: The highest average FPS is 297.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At which resolution does the GPU become the clear bottleneck?

A: At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops significantly compared to lower resolutions. For example, Ultra settings go from 225.3 FPS at 1080p to 113.2 FPS at 4K, a 49.8% reduction, indicating the GPU is the primary limiter.

Q: How much faster is the RX 7900 XTX compared to the RTX 4090 Mobile in average benchmark score?

A: The RX 7900 XTX has an average score of 44019, which is 0.8% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile’s score of 43667.

Q: Does the combo rank higher than half of all tested configurations?

A: Yes, with a rank of 379 out of 1671 combos, it places in the top 22.7% of all tested systems for Inside.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 266.6 FPS, while Ultra settings average 183.7 FPS, a difference of 82.9 FPS or a 31.1% reduction.