Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer that proves far more demanding on the GPU than its 2D presentation might suggest. The data shows a configuration capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K Ultra remaining playable. This analysis examines the measured frames per second across resolutions and settings, placing the results in context against the component specifications and the broader benchmark database.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, supported by a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration is particularly relevant for gaming workloads, where data locality and rapid access to frequently used instructions can reduce latency and improve frame pacing. The processor's benchmark scores reinforce its strength: it achieves 29,149 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,115 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 15,101.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU but not negligible. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 343.8 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the graphics card with enough draw calls to saturate even a high-refresh display. The processor's single-thread performance, measured at 959 in 3DMark single-thread and 3,759 in Passmark single-thread, is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking in a game that relies on physics interactions and object updates. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,980 indicates that even if Inside were to leverage multiple cores for background processing, the headroom is ample.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the 7800X3D's average benchmark score of 31,580 places it just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700F (31,543) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31,495). This tight grouping means that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 7800X3D offers no significant edge over these alternatives, but the large L3 cache and boost clock ensure it remains competitive. For Inside, the measured FPS at 1080p Low (343.8 FPS) versus 4K Low (173.9 FPS) shows a 169.9 FPS drop, indicating that the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions; the workload shifts to the GPU as pixel count rises.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, based on the Navi 32 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, is the primary driver of performance in Inside. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2544 MHz, with a game clock of 2171 MHz, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate. Its compute capabilities are substantial: 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 and a pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s. The card's benchmark scores include a Passmark G3D score of 22,547 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 132,758.

The VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Inside, which is a 2016 title with modest texture requirements. Even at 4K Ultra, the GPU's memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s is adequate to stream assets without stutter, as evidenced by the 79.7 FPS average at that setting. The GPU's performance relative to rivals shows it sits close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, with a deltaPct of 0% and average scores of 30,097 versus 30,109. This parity means that in GPU-bound scenarios, the 7700 XT performs nearly identically to that competitor.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings (190.7 FPS to 89.2 FPS) demonstrates the GPU's raw throughput. At 4K, the pixel count quadruples, and the 101.5 FPS drop is a direct consequence of the increased shading and rasterization workload. The GPU's 96 ROPs and 216 TMUs handle the fill rate requirements of Inside's art style, which features monochrome silhouettes and atmospheric lighting, without becoming a bottleneck. The card's 245 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU indicate a power-hungry component, but the benchmark results justify the configuration for high-refresh gaming.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a clear scaling pattern. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 343.8 at 1080p to 274.9 at 1440p, then to 173.9 at 4K. This represents a 49.4% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 36.7% further reduction to 4K. The absolute drop from 1080p to 4K is 169.9 FPS, showing that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution increases. At High settings, the drop is from 190.7 FPS at 1080p to 135.5 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 89.2 FPS at 4K — a 101.5 FPS total reduction.

The data indicates that the CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 343.8 FPS figure approaches the limits of what the CPU can feed, but the GPU still has headroom. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls to 79.7 FPS, a 264.1 FPS drop from 1080p Low, which is almost entirely attributable to GPU workload. The scaling between Medium and High settings at each resolution is also informative: at 1440p, Medium yields 222.5 FPS while High yields 135.5 FPS, a difference of 87 FPS. This suggests that High settings introduce effects (likely shadows and post-processing) that are disproportionately expensive on the GPU.

The limiting component at 1080p is the CPU, as the 7800X3D's single-thread performance caps the frame rate around 344 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with the 7700 XT's pixel throughput determining the upper bound. The fact that 4K Ultra still achieves 79.7 FPS indicates a balanced pairing, where neither component is severely underpowered for the other. The 1080p to 4K scaling factor of approximately 0.23 (79.7/343.8) aligns with the GPU's expected performance degradation under increased load.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 636th out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 62nd percentile of all configurations, meaning 62% of tested combos perform worse. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning; the CPU is high-end, but the GPU limits the overall score. The data shows that this combo is not among the top performers, but it is far from the bottom, offering a playable experience at all tested settings.

The rank of 636 out of 1,671 suggests that many combos with higher-end GPUs (such as the RX 7900 series or RTX 4080) outperform this pairing, but it also indicates that the 7700 XT holds its own against similarly priced alternatives. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 5060, has an average score within 0% delta, implying that swapping the GPU for that card would yield nearly identical ranks. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-12700F, are within 0.1% in average score, so the CPU choice does little to differentiate the combo's rank.

In the context of Inside, the combo's rank is heavily influenced by the 4K Ultra result of 79.7 FPS, which is below the 100 FPS threshold that many users consider ideal for smooth gameplay. However, at 1080p and 1440p, the combo achieves frame rates that would rank it much higher if those resolutions were weighted equally. The overall rank of 636 reflects a balanced but not top-tier configuration, suitable for gamers who prioritize high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions over 4K Ultra fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain over 100 FPS?

A: At 1440p High, the combo averages 135.5 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it averages 181.1 FPS. Both exceed 100 FPS, making these resolutions ideal for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average score of 31,580, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700F (31,543) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31,495).

*Q: Is the GPU's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Inside at 4K Ultra?*

A: Yes, the measured 4K Ultra average FPS is 79.7, indicating that the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game's asset streaming at that resolution.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings yield 343.8 FPS while Ultra yields 181.1 FPS, a drop of 162.7 FPS due to increased graphical effects.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to the RTX 5060?

A: The RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 30,097, which is 0% different from the RTX 5060's score of 30,109, indicating near-identical performance.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 636th out of 1,671 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the Medium preset is the recommended choice across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 309.3 FPS, which is only 34.5 FPS lower than Low but with notably improved visual fidelity. At 1440p Medium, the average is 222.5 FPS, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh monitors. Even at 4K Medium, the combo achieves 137.4 FPS, which is more than sufficient for most displays and far better than the 79.7 FPS at Ultra.

High settings are viable for users who prioritize visual effects over raw frame rates, but they come at a significant cost. At 1080p High, the FPS drops to 190.7 from Medium's 309.3, a reduction of 118.6 FPS. At 1440p High, the drop is 87 FPS to 135.5, and at 4K High, the drop is 48.2 FPS to 89.2. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p, where 181.1 FPS remains playable, but at 1440p (129.1 FPS) and 4K (79.7 FPS), the visual improvements do not justify the performance penalty.

For competitive play or high-refresh displays, Low settings at 1080p (343.8 FPS) or 1440p (274.9 FPS) maximize the frame rate, but the visual downgrade is noticeable in Inside's atmospheric lighting. The Medium preset offers the best compromise, maintaining above 130 FPS at 4K while preserving the game's intended art style. The data shows that the combo is most efficient at Medium, where the GPU's 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is utilized optimally without the diminishing returns of Ultra settings.