Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a performance profile that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the data showing a clear transition from a CPU-bound state at lower resolutions to a GPU-bound state at 4K. In the puzzle platformer Inside, this combination produces frame rates that range from exceptionally high at 1080p to still-smooth at 4K, making it a versatile pairing for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but pronounced scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 383 FPS, which drops to 307 FPS at 1440p and further to 193 FPS at 4K. This represents a 49.6% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor as pixel count increases.

The scaling becomes more dramatic at higher settings. With Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 203 at 1080p to 146 at 1440p, and then to 92 at 4K. This is a 54.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K, showing that the GPU's rendering load at Ultra settings is substantial enough to limit performance even with the RX 6800 XT's capabilities. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is particularly telling: 193 FPS versus 92 FPS, a difference of 101 FPS, which underscores how much the GPU is working at this resolution.

At 1080p, the data suggests a CPU-limited scenario. The difference between Low (383 FPS) and High (214 FPS) is only 169 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra (203 FPS) is just 11 FPS. This small delta between High and Ultra at 1080p indicates that the processor is the primary bottleneck, as the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased graphical load without significant frame rate penalties. The Ryzen 7 7700X's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, provide ample single-thread performance to feed the GPU at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the scaling pattern shifts. The average FPS at Low is 307, at Medium it is 246, and at High it is 154. The drop from Medium to High (92 FPS) is much steeper than from Low to Medium (61 FPS), which suggests that the GPU is starting to become more involved in the rendering process. At 4K, this trend continues, with the FPS dropping from 193 at Low to 154 at Medium to 97 at High, and finally to 92 at Ultra. The relatively small gap between High and Ultra at 4K (5 FPS) indicates that the GPU is reaching its performance ceiling with this game's engine.

Overall, the resolution scaling analysis points to a system that is balanced enough to provide excellent performance at 1440p, while 1080p is clearly CPU-bound and 4K is firmly GPU-bound. The RX 6800 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for 4K textures, but the raw compute throughput becomes the limiting factor at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the most efficient settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 214 FPS, while Ultra only increases the visual load for a modest gain to 203 FPS. The data shows that High is the optimal choice here because it provides a 5.4% higher average frame rate than Ultra, suggesting that the CPU is the limiting factor and the extra graphical detail does not translate to a better experience.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 246 FPS offers a strong balance. The data shows that High at 154 FPS is a 37.4% reduction from Medium, while Ultra at 146 FPS is only 5.2% lower than High. Given that Medium also has a recorded minimum FPS of 209, it offers a more stable experience than the higher presets, which lack min/max data but likely have lower lows. The 1440p Medium setting appears to be the sweet spot for maintaining high frame rates without subjecting the GPU to unnecessary stress.

At 4K, the High preset at 97 FPS is the recommended choice for a smooth experience. The jump from Medium (154 FPS) to High (97 FPS) is a 37.0% reduction, but the visual fidelity improvement may justify it for some users. Ultra at 92 FPS is only 5.2% slower than High, making it a viable option if the user prioritizes maximum graphical quality over a few extra frames. However, the data suggests that High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance at 4K, as it is the highest preset that maintains an average FPS above 90.

For users targeting extremely high refresh rates, the Low preset at 1080p (383 FPS) or 1440p (307 FPS) is the only way to achieve those numbers, but this sacrifices most of the game's visual atmosphere. The Medium preset at 1080p (342 FPS) is a reasonable compromise for competitive play, but Inside is not a fast-paced competitive title, so the High preset at 214 FPS should be more than sufficient for most displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination ranks 882nd out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 23.7% of all tested configurations. This rank reflects a strong overall performance, but the data shows that there is significant headroom for improvement with higher-end components.

The combo's rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35909 and sits at the 85th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (0.3% faster), Intel Core 7 250H (0.5% faster), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (0.5% faster), and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (0.7% faster). These small deltas indicate that the CPU is performing at a high level, but there are several processors that are marginally better.

Similarly, the RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 48477 and also sits at the 85th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (1.5% faster), Intel Arc A550M (2.5% slower), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (3.0% slower), and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (3.0% slower). This shows that the GPU is competitive with modern offerings, although the deltaPct values indicate that the RTX A1000 Mobile holds a slight edge.

The rank of 882 out of 3716 suggests that while this combo is well above average, it is not at the very top of the performance spectrum for Inside. The game is not particularly demanding for this hardware, as evidenced by the high frame rates at all resolutions, so the rank is more a reflection of the raw power of the components rather than their optimization for this specific title. The data indicates that users with this combo will experience no performance-related issues in Inside.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 203 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 193 FPS average, while Ultra achieves 92 FPS, making Low 109.8% faster.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking against all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X ranks at the 85th percentile against all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35909.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s, paired with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: What is the combo's rank in this game?

A: The combo ranks 882nd out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside.

Q: Does the High preset at 1440p offer a significant frame rate advantage over Ultra?

A: At 2560x1440, High averages 154 FPS while Ultra averages 146 FPS, a difference of 5.5%, which is not a substantial advantage.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT plays a critical role in determining the frame rates at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory provides ample capacity for the game's assets, preventing any potential texture swapping issues at 4K. The 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that data can be fed to the GPU cores efficiently, which is reflected in the strong performance at 1440p and 4K.

The GPU's clocks are a key factor in its performance. With a base clock of 1825 MHz and a boost clock of 2250 MHz, the RX 6800 XT is capable of high sustained performance. The game clock of 2015 MHz represents the typical frequency under load, which allows for consistent frame rendering. The GPU's 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs provide the raw compute power necessary to handle the game's rendering demands.

The RX 6800 XT's performance in this title is further evidenced by its benchmark scores. It achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3689, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 136875, and a Passmark G3D score of 24980. These scores indicate a GPU that is well-suited for modern game engines. In Inside, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, as shown by the significant drop in frame rates from Medium to High settings.

The GPU's 72 ray tracing cores are present, but Inside is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer that does not utilize ray tracing, so these cores have no impact on the measured results. Similarly, the 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is more than sufficient for this game's graphical requirements. The data shows that the GPU's role is primarily to deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while maintaining playable performance at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X plays a crucial role in ensuring the GPU is fed with data, particularly at lower resolutions. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU has enough parallelism to handle the game's logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck. The base clock of 4.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide excellent single-thread performance, which is critical for game engines that often rely on a primary rendering thread.

The CPU's benchmark results support its strong performance. It scores 19088 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1987 in single-core, along with a Geekbench multi-core score of 12451 and single-core score of 2289. These scores place the 7700X in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it is a high-performing processor. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which can be beneficial for game performance.

In Inside, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are extremely high. At Low settings, the CPU can push the GPU to 383 FPS, but the fact that High (214 FPS) and Ultra (203 FPS) are relatively close suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at these settings. Instead, the GPU's rendering load is the primary constraint. At 1440p and 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 and dual-channel configuration, with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, ensures that data can be transferred quickly to the GPU. The 7700X's 105W TDP is modest for a high-performance desktop processor, allowing it to maintain high boost clocks without excessive power draw. The data shows that this CPU is more than capable of supporting the RX 6800 XT in Inside, providing a balanced platform that does not suffer from CPU-induced stutters or frame drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 383 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the dataset. The Medium preset at 342 FPS has a minimum of 291 FPS and a maximum of 393 FPS, indicating a stable experience. The High preset drops to 214 FPS, and Ultra is close behind at 203 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 307 FPS, which is a 19.8% reduction from 1080p. The Medium preset at 246 FPS has a minimum of 209 FPS and a maximum of 283 FPS, showing a consistent performance profile. The High preset at 154 FPS is a 37.4% drop from Medium, while Ultra at 146 FPS is only 5.2% slower than High.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 193 FPS, which is the lowest average for Low settings across all resolutions. The Medium preset at 154 FPS has a minimum of 131 FPS and a maximum of 178 FPS, which is the only resolution where the min FPS drops below 150. The High preset at 97 FPS and Ultra at 92 FPS show that the GPU is fully utilized at this resolution, with the settings having a smaller impact on performance compared to lower resolutions.

The data shows a clear pattern: the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, with frame rates well above 200 FPS at Low settings and above 140 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the frame rates remain playable, but the gap between Low and Ultra narrows, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor. The Medium preset is the only setting with recorded min/max values, and it shows that the combo maintains a stable frame rate within a narrow band at all resolutions.