Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Inside, ranging from a highly playable 58.4 FPS at 4K High to a blistering 259.7 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution drops, the frame rate scales dramatically, indicating that the RX 6600 is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions while the 7700X has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower settings. This combination ranks in the 1330th position out of 1671 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, though the measured results suggest it is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 259.7 FPS, but this drops by 55% to 116.9 FPS at 4K Low. This significant reduction indicates that the GPU is being pushed to its limits as pixel count increases, a trend that holds across all settings. The scaling is even more pronounced at High and Ultra presets, where the 4K results fall to 58.4 FPS and 53.6 FPS respectively, representing a 55% and 57% decrease from their 1080p counterparts.

The data suggests that the RX 6600’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is the limiting factor at 4K. The jump from 1080p to 1440p is also steep but less dramatic, with High settings dropping from 130 FPS to 92.8 FPS, a 29% reduction. This shows that 1440p is a more manageable target for this GPU, but still requires a noticeable compromise in frame rate compared to 1080p. The gap between Medium and High settings at 4K is 33.7 FPS (92.1 vs 58.4), which is a substantial difference, suggesting that users seeking 4K playability should consider the Medium preset as a viable option to stay above the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a formidable processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm process. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30325 and a single-core score of 4281. The processor’s high boost clock of 5.40 GHz and a base clock of 4.50 GHz provide substantial single-threaded performance, which is critical for a game like Inside that typically relies on a few primary threads for physics and game logic.

However, the benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 259.7 FPS, but the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 15096 and its 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggest it is the limiting component. The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, along with an average benchmark score of 34313, places it well ahead of the GPU in relative performance. This is further evidenced by the fact that the CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13500, scores nearly identically (34175, a 0.4% delta), while the GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 890M, is a dead heat at 25246 (0% delta). The CPU is providing more than enough processing power to keep the RX 6600 saturated, even at high frame rates, meaning the frame rate ceiling is defined by the graphics card’s rasterization capabilities, not the processor’s compute throughput.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 130 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution in Inside?*

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 92.1 FPS, while at High and Ultra settings it drops to 58.4 FPS and 53.6 FPS, respectively, which may be less desirable for a consistent experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 34313, which is only 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-13500’s score of 34175, indicating they are performance equivalents in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rate scales significantly with resolution and settings, while the CPU’s high single-thread score of 4281 in Cinebench R23 suggests it has ample headroom to support the frame rates observed.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the RX 6600 and its closest competitor?

A: The RX 6600’s average benchmark score is 25235, which is exactly 0% different from the AMD Radeon 890M’s score of 25246, making them statistically identical in overall GPU benchmark performance.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 53.6 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Inside, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD Radeon RX 6600 holds a rank of 1330 out of 1671 total tested combos. This places it in the 79th percentile of all combinations, meaning it outperforms about 79% of the systems tested but is outclassed by the top 21%. This ranking is somewhat lower than what the raw frame rates might suggest, indicating that many other combos in the database feature more powerful GPUs that push higher frame rates at 4K or with maximum settings.

The rank reflects that while the 7700X is a high-end CPU, the RX 6600 is a mid-range GPU that anchors the system’s overall performance in this title. The CPU’s 89th percentile standing among all CPUs is significantly higher than the GPU’s 69th percentile, creating an imbalance where the GPU is the weak link. This is a common configuration, but it means the combo’s rank is more representative of the GPU’s tier than the CPU’s capability. The measured data confirms this, as the frame rates at 1440p and 4K are solid but not exceptional when compared to systems using higher-end RDNA 2 or Ampere cards.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance. Low settings produce an average of 259.7 FPS, while Medium and High settings yield 207.6 FPS and 130 FPS, respectively. The Ultra preset still manages a very smooth 124 FPS, demonstrating that 1080p is an area where this system excels, easily driving high refresh rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable. Low settings achieve 182.7 FPS, and Medium settings drop to 147.2 FPS. High settings produce 92.8 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. Ultra settings at 1440p yield 87.1 FPS, indicating that the RX 6600 can handle 1440p with high fidelity settings while maintaining good fluidity.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become apparent. Low settings still deliver a playable 116.9 FPS, and Medium settings achieve 92.1 FPS. However, High settings fall to 58.4 FPS, and Ultra settings dip to 53.6 FPS. The data shows that for a consistent 60 FPS or higher at 4K, users must stick to Low or Medium settings, as the higher presets will result in sub-60 FPS averages. This breakdown confirms that the RX 6600 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being a compromise scenario in this title.