Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. Benchmark data shows this combination achieves a 4K High average of 112 FPS, with performance scaling impressively at lower resolutions, reaching 344 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates a system that is heavily overqualified for this title, ensuring fluid gameplay across all tested settings and resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combination produces an average of 248 FPS. This is a very high frame rate, indicating the hardware is far from being stressed at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 593rd out of 3716 tested combos in this game. This places it in the top 16% of all tested configurations, which is a strong performance tier.

Q: Is there a significant performance drop when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: Yes, there is a substantial drop. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 248, which falls to 112 FPS at 4K High. This represents a 54.8% reduction in frame rate, showing the increased load on the GPU at higher resolutions.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system recorded an average of 285 FPS, with a minimum of 242 FPS and a maximum of 328 FPS. The min FPS being above 240 shows excellent frame pacing consistency.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 33079. This is virtually identical to its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, which both score 33089, showing a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is in the 55th percentile for performance when compared to all other GPUs in the database. This indicates it performs better than the median GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. In the context of Inside, a game that is not demanding on multi-threaded workloads, this processor's single-thread performance is the most relevant metric. The benchmark data shows a 3dmark_single_thread score of 959, which is strong, but more importantly, the CPU's high boost clock ensures that any physics or logic calculations are handled with minimal latency.

The processor's large 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature, though its impact on this particular title is likely minimal. The game's 2D side-scrolling nature and puzzle-platformer mechanics do not typically benefit from the massive cache that can be advantageous in simulation or strategy games. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 344 FPS, a massive frame rate that indicates the CPU is capable of feeding frames to the GPU far faster than the GPU can render them. In this scenario, the CPU is the limiting factor, but it is limiting at an extremely high threshold.

The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1887 is particularly relevant. Inside is a title that likely doesn't scale well beyond a few threads, and this score shows the processor's capability when only a couple of cores are active. The performance difference between the 3dmark_16_threads score of 7980 and the 3dmark_2_threads score of 1887 shows that scaling is not linear, but the absolute performance on those two primary threads is sufficient to drive the high frame rates seen in the measured FPS data. The CPU's overall benchmark data, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16817 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2426, reinforces that this is a high-performance desktop part that will not hinder the game's performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the primary driver of performance in this title. It features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 800.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is a significant amount of bandwidth, but for a game like Inside, the memory capacity and bandwidth are far more than what is required. The GPU's boost clock of 2394 MHz and its 5376 shading units are the key specifications that enable the very high frame rates observed.

The performance difference between settings at the same resolution shows the GPU's scaling. At 4K, moving from Low (224 FPS) to Ultra (107 FPS) halves the frame rate. This indicates that the increased visual fidelity and effects at higher presets are placing a significantly higher load on the GPU's compute units and pixel fill rate. The GPU's pixel rate of 459.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 804.4 GTexel/s are more than sufficient for a 2D game, even at 4K resolution.

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 29009 is a strong indicator of its overall rendering capability. However, its percentile rank of 55th is worth noting. This suggests that while it is a powerful card, there are many other GPUs in the database that score higher. Despite this, the measured FPS results in Inside are exceptionally high, showing that the card is more than capable for this specific workload. The data shows the GPU is the sole component that governs performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that it is likely the CPU is the bottleneck. However, by 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor, as the average FPS drops by over half compared to 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The system's combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT achieves a rank of 593 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the configuration in the 84th percentile of all tested systems, a very strong showing. This rank reflects the raw power of both components, even in a game that is not graphically intensive by modern standards.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU's average benchmark score of 33079 puts it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, both with an average score of 33089, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with a score of 33201. The delta between these is incredibly small, ranging from 0% to -0.4%, meaning the 7800X3D is effectively tied with these processors in synthetic benchmarks. The GPU, with a score of 13745, is in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon 660M, which has a score of 13812 (-0.5% delta).

The fact that the combo ranks in the 84th percentile while the GPU is only in the 55th percentile suggests the CPU is providing a significant advantage in this particular game. The high frame rates are likely being sustained by the CPU's excellent single-thread performance, allowing the GPU to work at its full potential without being starved of data. The rank of 593 out of 3716 is a clear indicator that this is a top-tier setup for achieving maximum performance in Inside.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p, the system is clearly CPU-bound, with frame rates reaching extraordinary levels. For example, at High settings, the average FPS is 248. Moving to 1440p, the same settings yield 178 FPS, a 28.2% decrease. At 4K, the average drops to 112 FPS, a further 37.1% decrease from 1440p and a 54.8% decrease from 1080p.

This scaling pattern is a classic indicator of a GPU bottleneck emerging at higher resolutions. The CPU has less impact on the frame rate as the resolution increases because the GPU has to render more pixels. The data shows that the most significant drop occurs between 1440p and 4K, suggesting that the RX 7900 XT's rendering capabilities are being pushed much harder at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is also notable but less severe.

The Low settings preset shows a similar trend. At 1080p Low, the average is 344 FPS, which drops to 309 FPS at 1440p (a 10.2% drop) and then to 224 FPS at 4K (a 27.5% drop from 1440p). This steeper drop at 4K on Low settings is interesting, as it indicates that even with the lowest graphical load, the GPU is still the primary limiter at that resolution. The data from the Medium preset, with a min FPS of 152 at 4K and 270 at 1080p, shows that even the minimum frame rates are exceptionally high, ensuring a smooth experience regardless of the resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 344 FPS for Low, 318 FPS for Medium, 248 FPS for High, and 236 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset also recorded a minimum of 270 FPS and a maximum of 366 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is far beyond the refresh rate of any typical monitor, and the differences between presets are relatively small in absolute terms.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 309 FPS for Low, 285 FPS for Medium, 178 FPS for High, and 170 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset shows a min of 242 FPS and a max of 328 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is only 24 FPS, but the drop from Medium to High is 107 FPS, showing that the High preset introduces a significantly higher workload on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 224 FPS for Low, 179 FPS for Medium, 112 FPS for High, and 107 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset recorded a minimum of 152 FPS and a maximum of 206 FPS. At this resolution, the difference between High and Ultra is only 5 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset offers diminishing returns in terms of visual quality for the performance cost. The data clearly shows that the system is capable of maintaining a high frame rate, even at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset, which is a remarkable result for a 2016 title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor that has a 240Hz refresh rate, the High preset is the best choice. At 1080p, it delivers 248 FPS, and at 1440p, it delivers 178 FPS. Both of these are above 165Hz, ensuring a highly responsive and smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p (236 FPS) and 1440p (170 FPS) is also viable, offering a slight visual improvement while still maintaining high frame rates.

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It provides an average of 112 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay and is also sufficient for many 120Hz displays. The Medium preset offers a higher average of 179 FPS, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often substantial in terms of shadow quality and draw distance. The Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 107 FPS, is only 5 FPS slower than High, so its higher visual fidelity can be enjoyed without a major performance penalty.

Given the game's age and the system's power, the data suggests that the Low preset is unnecessary for any playable scenario, as even the Ultra preset at 4K is capable of over 100 FPS. The Medium preset provides the highest frame rates for competitive play or for use with very high refresh rate monitors, but the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. For the best experience on a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor, the High preset at 1440p, with its 178 FPS average, is the sweet spot. For 4K, the High preset at 112 FPS is the recommended choice for a premium visual experience without sacrificing fluidity.