Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested configurations. The benchmark data shows this pairing is heavily overqualified for the title, with performance characteristics that suggest the CPU is a secondary factor at most resolutions, while the GPU becomes the primary limiter only at the highest settings and resolutions.

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 from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU also includes integrated Radeon Graphics, though the discrete GPU renders this irrelevant for gaming.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7700 scores 8,484 in 3DMark 16-thread, 2,043 in 2-thread, 3,931 in 4-thread, 6,933 in 8-thread, and 8,479 in max-thread tests. Single-thread performance is 1,049 in 3DMark. Cinebench R23 results show 18,760 multi-core and 1,930 single-core. Geekbench scores are 15,371 multi-core and 2,525 single-core. PassMark multi-thread score is 34,470, with a single-thread score of 4,063. The CPU sits at the 87th percentile versus all CPUs.

For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the workload is far from demanding. The game's physics and logic are simple, and the measured FPS data confirms this. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 353 FPS, which is well beyond any display refresh rate. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 76 FPS, indicating the CPU is never a bottleneck in this title. The processor's high boost clock and strong single-core performance are more than sufficient for the game's single-threaded tendencies; the 8-core/16-thread configuration provides massive headroom that goes unused.

The nearest rival comparisons show the 7700 is closely matched with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.1% ahead), Intel Core 5 221E (0.2% behind), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (0.4% behind), and Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% behind). These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce near-identical results in Inside. The game is simply not CPU-bound at the frame rates observed. The data suggests the CPU's role is to stay out of the way, which it does effortlessly, allowing the GPU to dictate performance.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is a RDNA 2.0 architecture GPU (Navi 22 chip) manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 17,200 million transistors on a 335 mm² die. It has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU core runs at a base clock of 2150 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. Memory operates at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The GPU has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 40 ray tracing cores. Pixel rate is 166.4 GPixel/s, texture rate is 416.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 13.31 TFLOPS. The card has a 250 W TDP and requires a 600 W suggested PSU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 25,483 in 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), 137,249 in Geekbench Metal, 16,360 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 98,089 in Geekbench Vulkan. PassMark G3D score is 20,700, with a G2D score of 972heb. The GPU sits at the 71st percentile versus all GPUs.

The measured FPS data reveals the GPU's behavior across the resolution and settings matrix. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial: 353 FPS versus 168 FPS, a 185 FPS gap. This indicates the game's rendering load scales significantly with settings. At 4K, the gap narrows proportionally: 160 FPS at Low versus 76 FPS at Ultra, an 84 FPS difference. The GPU is clearly the dominant factor in determining performance, as the CPU remains constant across all tests.

The nearest rival comparisons show the RX 6750 XT is closely matched with the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (0.5% ahead), AMD FirePro W7100 (0.6% ahead), AMD FirePro D700 (0.7% ahead), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1% ahead). These are synthetic benchmark averages; in real gaming, the RX 6750 XT's 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Inside, which has modest texture and geometry requirements. The 12 GB capacity ensures no VRAM-related stuttering at any tested resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 353 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 168 FPS at the same resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K High, it rises to 80 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365)Skip and 0.2% behind the Intel Core 5 221E. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 270 by 0.4% and the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between settings at a single resolution?

A: At 1080p, the gap between Low (353 FPS) and Ultra (168 FPS) is 185 FPS. At 1440p, the gap is 133 FPS (254 FPS Low vs 121 FPS Ultra). At 4K, the gap is 84 FPS (160 FPS Low vs 76 FPS Ultra).

Q: Does the GPU's 12 GB VRAM cause any issues in this game?

A: No. The benchmark data shows no anomalous frame drops or stutters. The minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings (240 FPS at 1080p, 173 FPS at 1440p, 109 FPS at 4K) indicate smooth performance without VRAM-related hitches.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1,529 out of 3,716 tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the database. This rank reflects the high frame rates achieved, though Inside's low requirements mean many weaker combos also perform well.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the optimal settings for this combo. At every resolution, the system exceeds 60 FPS even at Ultra settings. The question becomes whether the visual improvement from Ultra justifies the FPS cost.

At 1920x1080, the choice is straightforward. Medium settings deliver 283 FPS average with a minimum of 240 FPS and maximum of 325 FPS. High settings drop to 177 FPS, while Ultra drops to 168 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 9 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns. Medium offers a 106 FPS advantage over High and a 115 FPS advantage over Ultra. For a puzzle platformer with a distinct art style, Medium provides the best balance, though all settings are playable.

At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS and maximum of 234 FPS. High drops to 127 FPS, and Ultra to 121 FPS. The High-to-Ultra gap is only 6 FPS. Medium is 76 FPS ahead of High. The recommendation is Medium for high-refresh monitors, but High or Ultra remain viable for 144 Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the system hits 128 FPS at Medium (109 FPS minimum, 147 FPS maximum), 80 FPS at High, and 76 FPS at Ultra. Medium is 48 FPS ahead of High. For 4K gaming, Medium provides the best experience, offering well over 100 FPS. High and Ultra both stay above 60 FPS, so they are acceptable for 60 Hz displays.

Across all resolutions, Medium settings offer the most favorable FPS-to-visual tradeoff. The measured minimum FPS values at Medium (240 at 1080p, 173 at 1440p, 109 at 4K) are all well above typical refresh rates. Low settings provide the highest FPS but are unnecessary given the headroom at Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combo ranks 1,529 out of 3,716 tested combinations, which places it in the 58.9th percentile of the database (calculated as 1 - (1529/3716)). This is a mid-to-upper tier ranking, but the context of Inside's low system requirements matters. The game is from 2016 and is not graphically intensive, so many lower-end combos also achieve high frame rates, compressing the ranking distribution.

The CPU's percentile ranking versus all CPUs is 87th, and the GPU's is 71st. However, the combo's game-specific rank is lower than these component ranks would suggest. This is because Inside's workload does not scale with the hardware's capabilities; a weaker CPU or GPU could achieve similar FPS. The combo rank reflects that this hardware is overkill for the game, but it still delivers top-tier performance.

In the database context, the 1,529 rank out of 3,716 means there are 2,187 combos ranked below it. The combos above it likely include systems with even stronger GPUs or CPUs that push FPS higher at 4K Ultra, where the RX 6750 XT begins to show its limits (76 FPS). The rank is not a reflection of poor performance but rather of the game's undemanding nature.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete matrix of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 353 FPS, Medium 283 FPS (240 min, 325 max), High 177 FPS, and Ultra 168 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 185 FPS drop, with the largest single step being from Medium to High (106 FPS decrease).

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 254 FPS, Medium 203 FPS (173 min, 234 max), High 127 FPS, and Ultra 121 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra drop is 133 FPS. The Medium-to-High step is 76 FPS. The High-to-Ultra step is only 6 FPS, indicating that Ultra offers minimal additional visual impact over High.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 160 FPS, Medium 128 FPS (109 min, 147 max), High 80 FPS, and Ultra 76 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra drop is 84 FPS. The Medium-to-High step is 48 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra step is 4 FPS.

The minimum FPS values at Medium settings are consistently high: 240 at 1080p, 173 at 1440p, and 109 at 4K. These minimums indicate stable frame pacing without significant drops. The maximum FPS values show headroom for even higher performance in less demanding scenes.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component. At Medium settings, 1080p yields 283 FPS, 1440p yields 203 FPS, and 4K yields 128 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 80 FPS (28.3% reduction), and from 1440p to 4K is 75 FPS (36.9% reduction). The pixel count increases by 78% from 1080p to 1440p, and by 125% from 1440p to 4K. The FPS does not scale linearly with pixel count, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios.

At Low settings, the drops are: 353 FPS at 1080p, 254 FPS at 1440p (28.0% reduction), and 160 FPS at 4K (37.0% reduction from 1440p). At High settings: 177 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p (28.2% reduction), and 80 FPS at 4K (37.0% reduction). At Ultra settings: 168 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p (28.0% reduction), and 76 FPS at 4K (37.2% reduction).

The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate the GPU is the limiting factor. If the CPU were limiting, the FPS would plateau at lower resolutions, showing a smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p. Instead, the proportional drops track the pixel count increases, which is the signature of GPU-bound rendering. The CPU's performance remains constant, but the GPU's workload scales with resolution.

The data also shows that settings have a larger impact than resolution. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 185 FPS, while the difference between 1080p and 4K at Low is 193 FPS. This suggests that both settings and resolution are significant factors, but the GPU handles both gracefully, never dropping below 76 FPS at the most demanding configuration.