Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination delivers a highly capable experience for Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The benchmark data shows this pairing is more than sufficient to handle the game’s demands, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The analysis below breaks down the contribution of each component, the scaling behavior, and the optimal configuration for play.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (codename Vermeer) using a 7 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This configuration provides substantial parallel processing power, which is reflected in its multi-threaded benchmark scores. For instance, the CPU achieves 9,993 points in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 23,794 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Single-thread performance is also strong, scoring 1,410 in Cinebench R20 single-core and 3,359 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

For a game like Inside, which is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer rather than a large-scale simulation, the CPU’s role is less about brute-force multi-core throughput and more about maintaining consistent frame pacing. The data supports this: even at 1080p with Low settings, where the CPU is most likely to be a limiting factor, the average FPS reaches 257.1. This high frame rate indicates that the processor’s single-thread performance is more than adequate for the game’s logic and physics. The Ryzen 7 5800XT’s 32 MB of L3 cache also helps by keeping frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency. The CPU's percentile ranking of 86 among all tested CPUs further underscores its capability, sitting close to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (which has a delta of 0.1% in average benchmark score) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (delta of -0.3%). In practical terms, the CPU is not the bottleneck in this title, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale almost entirely with GPU load as resolution increases.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture (chip Navi 23) and is part of the Radeon RX 6000 series. It operates with a base clock of 1626 MHz and a boost clock of 2491 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is ample for Inside, which is not a texture-heavy title, allowing the GPU to focus its resources on rendering the game’s distinctive monochromatic art style and lighting effects.

The GPU’s raw compute capabilities are notable, with 1,792 shading units and a FP32 performance of 8.928 TFLOPS. This translates into solid performance across the board. At 1080p Ultra settings, the card averages 119.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 69 among all tested GPUs places it in the upper-midrange tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 890M (delta of 0% in average benchmark score) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (delta of 0.5%), showing that the RX 6600 is competitive within its class. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in Inside, particularly at higher resolutions and settings, where the frame rates drop in a manner consistent with GPU-bound scenarios.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K, which reveals the balance between CPU and GPU load. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 257.1. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 185, and at 4K Low it falls to 117.2. This represents a reduction of approximately 28% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 37% from 1440p to 4K. The scaling suggests that while the CPU is capable of feeding frames at lower resolutions, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases.

A similar trend is visible at High settings. At 1080p High, the average is 126.8 FPS. This drops to 89.6 at 1440p High (a 29% reduction) and then to 59.8 at 4K High (a 33% reduction from 1440p). The fact that the drop from 1080p to 1440p is relatively consistent across settings (around 28-30%) indicates that the GPU is being scaled proportionally with resolution. However, the larger absolute drop from 1440p to 4K—especially at Low settings where the CPU has less work to do—confirms that the RX 6600’s 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient but not overprovisioned for 4K. The data points to the GPU being the primary limiter at 4K, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance keeps frame rates high at 1080p and 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 1,364 out of 1,671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the bottom 18% of all tested configurations, which may seem surprising given the high frame rates observed. However, this ranking is relative to all possible pairings, many of which include far more powerful GPUs and newer CPUs. The rank of 1,364 indicates that while this combo is not at the top of the charts, it is far from the bottom, and its performance is more than playable for the game.

The ranking is influenced by the fact that Inside is an older title with modest requirements, meaning that even midrange hardware can achieve high frame rates. The combo’s percentile position suggests that it outperforms a significant number of older or lower-spec builds, but it is outclassed by combos with higher-end GPUs like the RTX 3060 Ti, which has a delta of 0.5% in average benchmark score compared to the RX 6600. In the context of this game, the combo’s rank of 1,364 is not a reflection of poor performance, but rather a signal of how well-optimized Inside is, allowing this midrange setup to achieve frame rates that many users would consider excellent.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and the desired frame rate. For 1080p, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates, but the Medium preset stands out as the best balance. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 206.2, which is significantly higher than High (126.8 FPS) and Ultra (119.4 FPS), while still providing a noticeable visual upgrade over Low (257.1 FPS). The jump from Low to Medium is substantial in visual quality, but the frame rate remains high enough to take advantage of a 144 Hz monitor.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again offers the best experience, with an average of 148.8 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides headroom for a high refresh rate display. High settings at 1440p yield 89.6 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium offers a 66% performance uplift without a drastic reduction in visual fidelity for a game with such a stylized art direction. Ultra at 1440p drops to 88.8 FPS, which is marginally lower than High, making it less attractive.

For 4K, the data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot, with an average of 91 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target and provides a smooth experience. High settings at 4K average 59.8 FPS, which is just at the edge of playability, while Ultra drops to 52.8 FPS, which may be noticeable during fast-moving scenes. Low at 4K achieves 117.2 FPS, but the visual compromise is severe for a game that relies on atmosphere and lighting. Therefore, for the best combination of visual quality and performance, Medium at 4K is the recommended setting, as it maintains a high frame rate while preserving the game’s intended aesthetic.