Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are exceptionally high, indicating that this hardware pairing is far more capable than the game requires. The data shows a system that is consistently GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while at 1080p, the sheer frame rates suggest the CPU is keeping pace without becoming a limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 177 FPS at 1920x1080 to 127 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 80 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 28% performance reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 37% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. The total scaling from 1080p to 4K is a 55% decrease in average FPS, which is a substantial but expected drop for a game of this era.

The nature of these scaling numbers points to the GPU as the primary performance limiter as resolution climbs. When the resolution increases, the number of pixels the Radeon RX 7700 must process grows significantly, directly impacting its fillrate and memory bandwidth. The RX 7700, with its 96 ROPs and 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, handles 4K well, but the data clearly shows the workload is intensifying. The GPU's pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s is being taxed more heavily at 3840x2160, resulting in the observed frame rate drop.

Conversely, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe, suggesting that at 1080p, the system is not entirely GPU-limited. The jump from 177 to 127 FPS is significant, but the high absolute numbers imply that the CPU still has headroom. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this title, ensuring that the GPU is almost always the bottleneck. The data suggests that at 1080p, there is a balance, but as the resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes more dominant, and the frame rate scales more directly with the pixel count.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. For a game like Inside, which is not heavily multithreaded, this processor provides an immense amount of single-thread performance. The CPU's benchmark scores reflect this: it achieves a 3dmark_single_thread score of 959 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3535. These scores are critical for maintaining high frame rates, as the game's logic and physics calculations are typically handled by a few primary threads.

The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 323 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can process the game's simulation fast enough to feed the GPU. If the CPU were a limiting factor, we would see a plateau in frame rates at lower resolutions, but the data shows a clear increase from 168 FPS at Ultra to 323 FPS at Low, demonstrating that the GPU is the limiting component even at 1080p.

The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is also beneficial for gaming, as it reduces latency when accessing frequently used data. The 5800XT's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 23794, confirms its overall capability. However, for Inside, the single-threaded performance is more relevant. The CPU's percentile ranking of 81 versus all CPUs places it in the upper echelon, and its nearest rivals, like the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with a deltaPct of 0, show that it is a highly competitive part. The data strongly suggests that the 5800XT's role is to provide a stable, high-frequency foundation that allows the RX 7700 to operate without any CPU-induced frame pacing issues.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This memory configuration is a significant asset for Inside, as the game's art style, while not demanding, can still benefit from high bandwidth at higher resolutions. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 160 TMUs are responsible for the bulk of the pixel and texture processing, and the data shows they are up to the task.

The GPU's role is clearly defined by the frame rate scaling. As the resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS drops proportionally, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. The RX 7700's performance at 4K is particularly strong, with an average of 80 FPS at High settings. This is a playable frame rate for a puzzle platformer, and it demonstrates that the GPU has enough raw compute power and memory bandwidth to handle the increased pixel workload. The GPU's boost clock of 2459 MHz and game clock of 2041 MHz provide the necessary processing speed.

The GPU's benchmark scores, such as a passmark_g3d score of 20974, place it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9060, has a deltaPct of -1, indicating the RX 7700 is slightly ahead in average score. The data shows that the RX 7700 is a capable mid-range performer that excels in this specific title. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Inside, ensuring there are no texture loading or memory capacity issues at any setting. The measured frame rates, from the 168 FPS at 4K Ultra to the 323 FPS at 1080p Low, are a direct result of the GPU's ability to efficiently render the game's side-scrolling environments.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination performs across different settings. The most notable observation is that the difference between High and Ultra settings is minimal in terms of frame rate cost, while the jump from Medium to High is more substantial. For a game like Inside, which is a single-player experience, prioritizing frame rate consistency is often better than achieving the absolute maximum visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the High preset provides an average of 177 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 168 FPS. This 9 FPS difference is negligible for a smooth experience, and the visual upgrade from High to Ultra may be worth it for some users. However, the Medium preset offers a significant performance advantage at 282 FPS, which is 60% higher than the High preset. Given that the game's visuals are not heavily dependent on high-end effects, the Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance for competitive play or for users with high refresh rate monitors, providing a massive frame rate headroom.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 127 FPS, which is excellent. The Ultra preset at 121 FPS is also very playable. The Medium preset at 203 FPS is again the performance leader. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 80 FPS, which is smooth for this genre. The Ultra preset at 76 FPS is still playable, but the data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 4K, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Low preset provides the highest frame rates at every resolution, but it likely compromises the game's atmospheric lighting and shadow quality. The data indicates that the High preset is the recommended choice for a balanced experience, as it offers a substantial visual improvement over Medium with a minimal performance penalty compared to Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination is ranked 1243 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, which is a solid mid-pack ranking. Given the game's age and low system requirements, this ranking is likely due to the fact that many other high-end combos also achieve very high frame rates, making the performance differences between them less significant.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is not at the absolute top, it is far from being a low performer. The data shows that the combination is highly capable of running the game at maximum settings with high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and it can even handle 4K at a playable level. The combo's rank is likely influenced by the fact that many systems with more powerful GPUs can achieve frame rates well above 200 FPS at 4K, whereas this combo is limited to around 80 FPS at that resolution. However, for the vast majority of users, the performance on offer is more than adequate. The combination of the 5800XT's strong single-thread performance and the RX 7700's robust rasterization capabilities makes it a well-balanced pairing for this title, even if it doesn't top the leaderboards.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination at 2560x1440 with High settings is 127 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. For example, the frame rate drops from 177 FPS at 1080p High to 80 FPS at 4K High, showing a clear GPU-bound scaling pattern.

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K?*

A: Yes, the system can run Inside at 4K. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with High settings is 80 FPS, and with Medium settings it is 128 FPS, both of which are playable.

Q: What is the maximum measured FPS for this combo?

A: The maximum average FPS measured is 323 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest single max FPS recorded is 325 FPS, which occurred at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, has an average score of 29868, resulting in a deltaPct of 0, indicating they perform nearly identically.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, has an average score of 15862, with a deltaPct of -0.1, showing they are statistically equivalent in average performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination across all tested resolutions and settings.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 323 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 282 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 177 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 168 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 254 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 203 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 127 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 121 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 160 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 128 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 80 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 76 |

The data shows a consistent hierarchy across all resolutions, with Low settings always providing the highest frame rate and Ultra the lowest. The performance gap between Medium and High is more pronounced than the gap between High and Ultra, suggesting that the visual fidelity gains from High to Ultra are not worth the performance cost. The Medium preset offers the best frame rate-to-visual quality trade-off for users seeking high refresh rates, while High remains the best choice for a balanced 4K experience.