Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The benchmark data shows this pairing is heavily overqualified for the game’s demands, producing triple-digit frame rates at virtually every setting and resolution tested. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, ranking, and the specific roles the CPU and GPU play in achieving these results.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo for Inside?*

A: The combination ranks 1073 out of 1671 tested combos for this game, placing it in the 36th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1080p Ultra is 136.4 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors.

Q: Is the RX 6650 XT capable of handling 4K resolution in this game?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 67.9 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, it maintains a playable 64.5 FPS average.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 211 FPS on Low to 99.4 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of approximately 53%.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and how does it compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 29024. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, scores 29011, a negligible 0% difference, while the Intel Arc A370M scores 29175, which is 0.5% higher.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance score?

A: In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 7 7700 scores 4136 points in the single-core test, and it scores 1049 in the 3DMark single-thread test.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this pairing at rank 1073 out of 1671 tested combinations, meaning it sits in the lower half of the database for Inside. This ranking is not a reflection of weak hardware, but rather the game's age and low system requirements. The benchmark results indicate that most modern combos can run this title smoothly, so the relative position is tightly packed.

The CPU's individual performance is strong, sitting in the 91st percentile among all tested CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 40468 places it in a dead heat with its nearest rivals. It is only 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. It is marginally behind the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6% and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2%. This suggests the 7700 is a very competitive mid-range processor.

The GPU, while less dominant, still holds its own. Its average benchmark score of 29024 puts it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The comparison with its nearest rivals shows a very tight cluster of performance. The RX 6650 XT is exactly tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (0% delta) and nearly tied with the AMD Radeon RX 470 (0.1% faster). It is slightly behind the Intel Arc A370M and AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH, which are 0.5% and 0.6% faster, respectively.

Given the game's age, the combination's rank of 1073 is expected. The hardware is far more capable than what Inside requires, as evidenced by the extremely high frame rates across all tested configurations. The rank primarily reflects that many other modern systems also achieve high performance, making the field very crowded at the top.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests that players can be aggressive with their settings. At 1920x1080, the High preset yields an average of 145.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset still delivers a very high 136.4 FPS. The visual fidelity upgrade from High to Ultra comes at a minimal performance cost of roughly 6%, making Ultra the preferred choice for maxing out the game's visuals on a standard 1080p display.

At 2560x1440, the High preset provides an average of 105.2 FPS, which is ideal for a 100Hz or 144Hz monitor. The Ultra preset drops to 99.4 FPS, which is still perfectly playable and offers the best image quality. For users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, the Medium preset at 168.8 FPS is a strong option, but High is the sweet spot for balancing visuals and performance.

For 4K gaming at 3840x2160, the High preset is the recommended choice. It achieves an average of 67.9 FPS, which is smooth and well-suited for a 60Hz display. The Medium preset at 104.9 FPS is also viable, especially for those with VRR displays, but High provides a better visual experience. The Ultra preset at 64.5 FPS is playable, but the High preset offers a slightly higher frame rate with marginally less demanding settings, making it the more practical choice for a stable 60 FPS experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows extreme performance headroom. The Low preset averages 289.7 FPS, which is an extraordinarily high frame rate. The Medium preset still manages an average of 232.5 FPS. Stepping up to High yields 145.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces an average of 136.4 FPS. This resolution is clearly not a bottleneck for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. The Low preset averages 211 FPS, a significant drop from 1080p but still incredibly high. The Medium preset follows at 168.8 FPS. The High and Ultra presets deliver averages of 105.2 FPS and 99.4 FPS, respectively, both of which are ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming.

At 3840x2160, the performance finally shows signs of scaling. The Low preset averages 129.8 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 104.9 FPS. The High and Ultra presets produce averages of 67.9 FPS and 64.5 FPS, respectively. The data shows a clear pattern: performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, but even the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration maintains a playable frame rate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and the Navi 23 chip, is the primary driver of the frame rate differences seen across resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The card’s boost clock is rated at 2635 MHz, with a game clock of 2410 MHz. These specifications are more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer like Inside.

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The transition from 1440p to 4K at the High preset results in a frame rate drop from 105.2 FPS to 67.9 FPS, a reduction of 35%. This scaling is typical for a GPU in its class and shows that while it can handle 4K in this specific title, it is working harder to do so. The GPU's performance percentile of 72 and its tight benchmark scores with rivals like the RX 6800M confirm its position as a solid 1080p and capable 1440p card, with acceptable 4K performance for less demanding games.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is far more powerful than what Inside requires. Its Zen 4 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, features a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The CPU's substantial 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory contribute to its high benchmark scores, such as a multi-core score of 29302 in Cinebench R23.

The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck in this game. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is not stressed, the system achieves an average of 289.7 FPS. This indicates the Ryzen 7 7700 can feed frames to the GPU far faster than the GPU can render them at lower resolutions. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4136, is also crucial for maintaining high frame rates in games. Its 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that this processor provides ample headroom for this title and many other more demanding applications.