Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers overwhelming performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far from demanding by modern standards. The benchmark data shows this combination is capable of obliterating even the most stringent display requirements, with all measured configurations exceeding 100 FPS. The analysis below breaks down the optimal settings, contextualizes the combo's standing, and details the GPU's specific role in these results.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear hierarchy across the four quality presets, but the choice of "best" settings depends entirely on the target display's refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset still delivers an average of 233.1 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor. Moving down to High yields 244.9 FPS, a modest 5% improvement, while Medium provides 300.3 FPS and Low tops out at 325.9 FPS. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, as it provides a visually superior experience without sacrificing fluidity on any current display.

At 2560x1440, the situation remains equally favorable. The Ultra preset averages 167.7 FPS, comfortably above the 144 Hz threshold that most users target. The High preset increases this to 178.8 FPS, but the visual difference between High and Ultra in a game like Inside—which relies heavily on atmospheric lighting and shadow work—justifies the slight performance trade-off. The Medium preset jumps to 268.6 FPS, but this is unnecessary headroom unless the user has a 240 Hz or higher monitor. For 1440p, the Ultra preset is the optimal balance, delivering 167.7 FPS while maximizing image quality.

The 3840x2160 resolution is where the settings decision becomes more nuanced. The Ultra preset averages 105.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard but below the 120 Hz threshold that some 4K displays support. The High preset, however, delivers 112.6 FPS, a 6.6% improvement over Ultra. For 4K users with a 120 Hz display, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it maintains a smoother experience while sacrificing minimal visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 181.9 FPS offers no practical advantage for most 4K displays, and the Low preset at 220.8 FPS is entirely unnecessary given the game's visual style. Therefore, the data suggests that High is the best 4K preset, with Ultra only recommended for those prioritizing absolute image quality over frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 326th out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 19.5% of all configurations, which is a strong showing but not an elite one. The rank is somewhat paradoxical given the absolute frame rates—the combo is producing 105.6 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is objectively excellent—but the rank reflects the fact that Inside is an older, lightweight title where even mid-range hardware can achieve high scores. The ranking therefore measures how this combo compares to others that may include newer, more powerful components that push even this easy game to its absolute limits.

The CPU's individual benchmark performance helps contextualize this rank. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29774, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (scoring 29740, a 0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (scoring 29682, a 0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (scoring 29856, a -0.3% delta). These sub-1% differences indicate that the 5800XT is firmly in the middle of a tightly-bunched group of capable processors. In a game like Inside, which is not CPU-intensive, this level of processing power is more than adequate, meaning the combo's rank is likely determined more by the GPU's performance than the CPU's.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured frame rates. The GPU features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game released in 2016, memory capacity and bandwidth are non-issues; the GPU has far more resources than required, which is why even the 4K Ultra preset, which typically stresses memory, shows no signs of bottlenecking. The GPU's 5376 shading units and 192 ROPs are also overkill for this title, allowing it to brute-force its way through any graphical challenge the game presents.

Clock speeds play a secondary but relevant role. The GPU's base clock is 1387 MHz, with a boost clock of 2394 MHz and a game clock of 2025 MHz. The boost clock is particularly important for sustained performance in a game like Inside, which features long, continuous scenes without loading breaks. The data shows that the GPU can maintain high clocks under load, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across all resolutions. The 20 Gbps effective memory clock also ensures that texture streaming and memory-intensive effects do not cause frame drops, even at 4K.

The GPU's benchmark scores further reinforce its capability. It scores 29009 in Passmark G3D and 16828 in Passmark GPU Compute, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile (scoring 38349, a 0% delta) and the NVIDIA CMP 70HX (scoring 38225, a 0.3% delta), showing it is competitive with modern high-end mobile parts. In Inside, the GPU's role is to provide headroom that removes any possibility of a performance ceiling, which it does admirably—the lowest measured average is 105.6 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still far above the 60 FPS standard.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets, with all measurements representing average FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional results. The Low preset averages 325.9 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows at 300.3 FPS, a 7.9% decrease from Low. The High preset drops further to 244.9 FPS, an 18.4% decrease from Medium. The Ultra preset rounds out the 1080p results at 233.1 FPS, a 4.8% decrease from High. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra is smooth and predictable, with a total degradation of 28.5% from the lowest to highest quality setting.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 289.4 FPS, which is 36.5 FPS lower than the equivalent 1080p score, representing an 11.2% reduction from the resolution increase. The Medium preset delivers 268.6 FPS, a 7.2% decrease from Low. The High preset averages 178.8 FPS, a 33.4% decrease from Medium—this is the largest single-setting drop in the entire dataset, indicating that the High preset at 1440p introduces substantially more graphical work. The Ultra preset follows at 167.7 FPS, a 6.2% decrease from High. The total scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 42.1%, significantly steeper than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the combo still performs admirably but shows the expected impact of 4K rendering. The Low preset averages 220.8 FPS, which is 68.6 FPS lower than the 1080p Low score, a 23.7% reduction. The Medium preset delivers 181.9 FPS, a 17.6% decrease from Low. The High preset averages 112.6 FPS, a 38.1% decrease from Medium—again, the High setting causes a disproportionate performance hit. The Ultra preset rounds out the 4K results at 105.6 FPS, a 6.2% decrease from High. The total scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 52.2%, the steepest of all resolutions, which is expected given the increased pixel count and the cumulative effect of higher-quality settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 325.9, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the peak performance in the dataset, with all other configurations falling below this mark.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K with this combo?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 105.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. While it is not as high as lower settings, it remains fully playable and provides the best visual quality.

Q: How does the combo's performance scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: The performance degradation depends on the preset. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is 105.1 FPS (from 325.9 to 220.8). At Ultra settings, the drop is 127.5 FPS (from 233.1 to 105.6). The scaling is consistent, with 4K typically costing about 30-40% of the 1080p frame rate.

Q: Which setting shows the largest performance impact?

A: The High preset consistently causes the largest single-setting performance drop across all resolutions. At 1440p, the transition from Medium to High reduces FPS by 89.8 (from 268.6 to 178.8), and at 4K, the same transition reduces FPS by 69.3 (from 181.9 to 112.6).

Q: Does this combo rank highly among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 326th out of 1671 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 19.5% of all configurations. This is a strong position, though not the absolute top, reflecting the game's low system requirements.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The GPU has 800.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth from its 20 GB GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus. This is more than sufficient for Inside, and the data shows no memory-related bottlenecks, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset maintains 105.6 FPS.