Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016 that, on paper, should not stress modern hardware. However, the measured data for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 tells a more nuanced story about how this specific configuration scales across resolutions and settings. The benchmark results, all measured at average FPS, reveal a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions and heavily CPU-bound at the lowest settings, where frame rates approach 300 FPS. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows to interpret what the scores mean for the limiting component and the overall gameplay experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and indicates a clear transition from a CPU-bound scenario to a GPU-bound one. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 142.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 102.2 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 28%. Moving to 3840x2160, the score drops further to 64.9 FPS, which is about 36% lower than the 1440p result and 54% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline at 4K strongly suggests the Radeon RX 7600 is the primary bottleneck, as the pixel throughput demand outpaces the GPU's capabilities.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced at Low settings. At 1920x1080, the system produces 280.4 FPS, which is exceptionally high. At 2560x1440, that figure drops to 205.4 FPS, a 27% decrease. At 4K, the average falls to 127.5 FPS, which is a 38% drop from 1440p and a 55% drop from 1080p. The fact that even at Low settings the 4K score is less than half of the 1080p score confirms that the GPU’s rendering load, not the CPU’s processing power, is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is clearly not the constraint here, as it has enough headroom to push out hundreds of frames at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the decisive component in this configuration's performance, particularly as resolution increases. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its clock speeds show a base of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz. The benchmark results for this GPU place it in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20258. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which scores 0.6% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 1.3% higher.

The data indicates that the GPU's architecture handles the game's demands well at 1080p and 1440p, where it is not fully saturated. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 62.2, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold but suggests that the GPU is working near its limits. The VRAM capacity of 8 GB is not explicitly tested in the FPS data, but the performance drop at 4K suggests that the memory bandwidth and processing power are the bottlenecks rather than capacity. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS is sufficient for this title, as even the highest settings at 1080p are well above playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual fidelity and frame rate is found at Medium settings for most resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium yields 228.6 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display and leaves headroom for potential frame drops. At 2560x1440, Medium produces 164.7 FPS, a smooth experience that still allows for high refresh rates. Even at 3840x2160, Medium achieves 103.9 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming and significantly better than the High or Ultra presets.

The High preset is a viable alternative for those with 1080p or 1440p displays, offering 142.5 FPS and 102.2 FPS respectively, but it does not provide a substantial visual upgrade over Medium for the performance cost. The Ultra preset is the least efficient choice; at 4K it drops to 62.2 FPS, and while playable, it is only marginally better than High’s 64.9 FPS. The Low preset is only recommended for those targeting the absolute maximum frame rates, as it produces 280.4 FPS at 1080p but sacrifices visual quality. For this hardware combination, Medium provides the best experience per the measured data, ensuring high FPS without unnecessary strain on the GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this configuration can achieve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 280.4 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this setup handle 4K gaming smoothly?

A: Yes, at Medium settings the average FPS is 103.9, and at High settings it is 64.9, both of which are above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7800X3D compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 31580, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-12700F and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the frame rate is 280.4 FPS, indicating the CPU is likely the limiting factor at that extreme, but at High settings (142.5 FPS) the GPU becomes more relevant.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 205.4 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 97.5 FPS, a difference of 107.9 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU have a high benchmark percentile?

A: The Radeon RX 7600 is in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20258.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D serves as the foundation of this system, and its capabilities are more than adequate for Inside. This processor features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It is built on the Zen 4 architecture using a 5 nm process, and it includes a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU benchmark results are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29149 and a single-core score of 4115. Its average benchmark score of 31580 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs.

The data suggests that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in this game. At 1080p with Low settings, the frame rate of 280.4 FPS approaches what the processor can sustain, but it still has headroom. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700F, has an average score of 31543, which is only 0.1% lower. This indicates that the CPU's single-thread performance, which is critical for this genre, is excellent. The high L3 cache and boost clock of 5.00 GHz contribute to the ability to maintain high frame rates even when the GPU is not stressed, as seen in the 1080p results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are as follows: Low is 280.4, Medium is 228.6, High is 142.5, and Ultra is 134.7. This shows a steady decline as settings increase, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High, a difference of 86.1 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the scores are 205.4 for Low, 164.7 for Medium, 102.2 for High, and 97.5 for Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 40.7 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 62.5 FPS, indicating that the High preset introduces a significant load. At 3840x2160, the results are 127.5 for Low, 103.9 for Medium, 64.9 for High, and 62.2 for Ultra. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 23.6 FPS, and the difference between Medium and High is 39.0 FPS. The Ultra preset offers only a 2.7 FPS improvement over High, making it the least efficient setting in the dataset. The overall combo rank for this configuration in Inside is 1095 out of 1671 combinations, indicating that while it performs well, there are many faster setups. The data confirms that this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being viable only at Medium settings or lower for a smooth experience.