Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a robust experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer that scales gracefully across resolutions and settings. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily influenced by the graphics card at higher resolutions, while the processor’s strong multi-threaded capabilities ensure headroom at lower settings. This analysis examines the measured frame rates to determine the role of each component, the impact of resolution scaling, and the optimal settings for this pairing.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. With a 65 W TDP and a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, it is a high-end desktop part. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 29302 and a single-core score of 4136, indicate substantial processing power.

In the context of Inside, the CPU’s role appears secondary to the GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 279.7 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the dataset. This high ceiling suggests that the processor is not a bottleneck at this resolution and settings combination. The 16 threads provide ample parallelism for any background tasks or game logic, though Inside is not a title known for extreme CPU demands. The data shows that even at 1440p Low, the system maintains an average of 199.9 FPS, further indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower graphical loads.

The processor’s single-thread performance, reflected in a PassMark single-thread score of 4063, is likely sufficient for the game’s primary simulation thread. The difference between the 1080p Low (279.7 FPS) and 1440p Low (199.9 FPS) is a 79.8 FPS drop, which is primarily attributable to the GPU’s workload increasing. This pattern suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor until frame rates exceed the 200 FPS range. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8484 and 2-thread score of 2043 show strong scaling, but the game’s performance is more closely tied to the graphics settings than to CPU core count.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is a RDNA 1.0 architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 1905 MHz, and it has a pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s. The card sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24731. This places it as a mid-range to upper-mid-range part in the current landscape.

The GPU’s influence is most pronounced at 4K. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 63.6, which is a playable frame rate. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 59.5 FPS, showing the card’s limits at the highest fidelity. The 8 GB VRAM is a key factor; while Inside’s visual style is not typically VRAM-heavy, the data shows a clear performance ceiling. The difference between 4K Low (123.3 FPS) and 4K High (63.6 FPS) is a 59.7 FPS reduction, which is a significant hit that reflects the GPU’s compute and memory load.

The GPU’s closest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, has a similar average score (24763 vs 24731), but the RX 5700 XT’s desktop-class power delivery gives it an edge in sustained performance. The measured frame rates indicate that the GPU is the primary constraint at 1440p and 4K, as the CPU has more than enough headroom. For instance, the transition from 1080p Ultra (133.2 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (98.2 FPS) shows a 35 FPS drop, directly correlating with the increase in pixel count and shader workload.

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

The measured data across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p, the system is capable of very high frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 279.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p, that number drops to 199.9 FPS, a reduction of 79.8 FPS or roughly 28.5%. At 4K Low, the average is 123.3 FPS, which is a further 76.6 FPS decline from 1440p. This consistent drop as resolution increases indicates that the GPU is the limiting component.

For the High preset, the scaling is even more telling. The 1080p High average is 141.1 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 99.1 FPS, a 42 FPS drop. At 4K High, it reaches 63.6 FPS, another 35.5 FPS decline. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K High is approximately 55%, which is substantial. This is characteristic of a GPU that is being pushed to its limits; the CPU is not the bottleneck because the frame rate drops are so large.

Ultra settings show a similar trend. The 1080p Ultra average is 133.2 FPS, dropping to 98.2 FPS at 1440p, and then to 59.5 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is a 38.7 FPS drop, which is slightly less severe than the Low preset’s drop, but still significant. These patterns confirm that the Radeon RX 5700 XT’s rendering capabilities, including its 9.754 TFLOPS FP32 performance, are the determining factor. The CPU’s influence is minimal beyond ensuring that it does not starve the GPU at lower resolutions.

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

For this combination, the data suggests that the High preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The average of 99.1 FPS at 2560x1440 is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the visual upgrade from Medium is likely noticeable given the pixel rate and texture capabilities. The Medium preset at the same resolution yields 158.5 FPS, which is smoother but sacrifices visual quality. Given that Inside is a cinematic puzzle platformer, the higher fidelity of the High preset is preferable.

At 1080p, the High preset (141.1 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it provides a fluid experience with room to spare. The Ultra preset at 1080p (133.2 FPS) is also viable, but the 7.9 FPS difference between High and Ultra suggests diminishing returns. The Low preset at 1080p (279.7 FPS) is unnecessary unless the user has a very high refresh rate monitor and prioritizes raw frame rate over visuals.

At 4K, the High preset (63.6 FPS) is the only viable option for a smooth experience, as Ultra drops to 59.5 FPS, which is borderline. The Medium preset (98.8 FPS) is an alternative for users who prefer higher frame rates at 4K, but the visual compromise may be significant. The data does not include min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies on averages, but the High preset at 1440p appears to be the sweet spot for this hardware pairing.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 1238 out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside. This places it in the lower-mid range of the database, which is consistent with the GPU’s 68th percentile ranking. The CPU’s high percentile (91st) does not boost the combo significantly because the game’s performance is largely GPU-limited, as evidenced by the resolution scaling.

The rank of 1238 means that 433 other combos performed better in this game. This is not a surprising result, as the RX 5700 XT is an end-of-life product, and newer GPUs in the database likely offer higher frame rates at similar settings. For instance, the GPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A350M, which has a slightly lower average score (24647 vs 24731), but the combo ranking suggests that other pairings with more balanced components achieve better results in Inside.

The data indicates that while the CPU is a strong performer, it cannot compensate for the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions. The combo’s rank is a reflection of the overall system balance, and users looking to improve performance would need to upgrade the graphics card rather than the processor. The 1238th rank out of 1671 is a clear signal that this pairing is not optimized for maximum frame rates in this title, but it is still capable of delivering a playable experience.

FAQ

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

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 279.7 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 4K High settings?

A: The data shows a 63.6 FPS average at 4K High, and the sharp FPS drops from 1080p to 4K indicate the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1238 out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside.

Q: What is the best preset for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 99.1 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target.

Q: Does the CPU’s high benchmark score translate to better performance in this game?

A: No, the CPU’s 91st percentile ranking does not lead to high frame rates; the GPU’s 68th percentile is more indicative of the system’s performance ceiling.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra?

A: The average FPS drops from 133.2 at 1080p Ultra to 59.5 at 4K Ultra, a 73.7 FPS reduction.