Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2D puzzle-platformer where frame rates are exceptionally high across all tested configurations. With a combo rank of 1660 out of 3716 tested combinations, this system sits comfortably in the upper-middle tier of the database, though the game's modest graphical demands mean that even lower-end hardware can achieve smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 177 FPS average. Moving to 1440p drops that figure to 127 FPS, a reduction of 50 FPS or approximately 28%. At 4K, the average falls further to 80 FPS, representing another 47 FPS decrease from 1440p. This trajectory shows that the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count rises, but the absolute numbers remain high enough that the game is playable at all resolutions.

The scaling pattern for Low settings is even more revealing. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 317 FPS average. At 1440p Low, it drops to 254 FPS, and at 4K Low, it still maintains 160 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is approximately 49.5%, which is substantial but still leaves headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, but the CPU is capable of feeding it sufficient frames at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do.

Medium settings show a similar pattern: 283 FPS at 1080p, 203 FPS at 1440p, and 128 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs 80 FPS (28.3% reduction), while 1440p to 4K costs 75 FPS (36.9% reduction). The larger percentage drop at the higher resolution step suggests the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate become more significant factors at 4K. Ultra settings follow the same trend with 168 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It carries 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU's clock speeds are significant for this game: base clock of 2150 MHz, game clock of 2495 MHz, and boost clock of 2600 MHz. The memory operates at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed. These specifications position the card at the 71st percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 26011.

The nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database highlight its standing. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891, just 0.5% lower, while the AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856, 0.6% lower. The AMD FirePro D700 is 0.7% behind at 25842, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is 1.1% behind at 25740. These small deltas suggest that the RX 6750 XT's performance is tightly clustered with these competitors in synthetic benchmarks, yet the Inside results show that the card is more than adequate for this particular game's rendering requirements.

The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units provide the raw throughput needed for the game's side-scrolling visuals. The 40 ray tracing cores are present but unlikely to be exercised in this title. The pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s are more than sufficient for the 2D environments. The FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS ensures that any shader complexity in Inside is handled without difficulty. The 4K Ultra result of 76 FPS average indicates that even the most demanding preset in this game cannot saturate the card's capabilities.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), manufactured on a 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a substantial 64 MB L3 cache. This large L3 cache is beneficial for game logic and physics calculations. The processor's memory bandwidth is rated at 51.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 interface.

In the CPU benchmark database, the 5900X ranks at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41376. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H with a score of 41263 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41215 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 41208 (0.4% higher). The Intel Core i7-14650HX is 0.5% higher at 41576. These tight margins indicate that the 5900X is competitive with current mobile processors in synthetic tests.

For Inside, the CPU's role is less demanding than in many 3D titles. The game's 2D nature means that per-frame CPU work is relatively light, and the 5900X's single-thread performance (3dmark single thread score of 941, passmark single thread score of 3469) ensures that the main game thread is never a bottleneck. The multithreaded capabilities (3dmark max threads score of 10075, cinebench R23 multicore score of 16262) are utilized for background tasks and any auxiliary threads the game spawns. The 1080p Low result of 317 FPS average demonstrates that the CPU can push frame rates well beyond what most displays can show, confirming that the processor is not the limiting factor in this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 317 FPS, which is the maximum recorded in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 283 FPS average with a minimum of 240 FPS and maximum of 325 FPS. High settings drop to 177 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 168 FPS average. The gap between Low and Medium is 34 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 9 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the higher preset levels.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a noticeable reduction. Low settings average 254 FPS, a 63 FPS drop from 1080p. Medium settings average 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS and maximum of 234 FPS. High settings average 127 FPS, while Ultra settings average 121 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is just 6 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects have minimal impact at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system still maintains playable frame rates but the reduction from lower resolutions becomes more pronounced. Low settings average 160 FPS, which is still above 144 Hz refresh rates. Medium settings average 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and maximum of 147 FPS. High settings drop to 80 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 76 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the dataset, but it remains comfortably above 60 FPS for smooth gameplay.

The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 240 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 173 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 109 FPS. These minimums indicate that frame pacing is consistent, with no significant stuttering or drops below playable thresholds.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, the 4K Ultra preset produces an average of 76 FPS. While this is the lowest average in the dataset, it remains above 60 FPS and provides a smooth experience for most players.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 317 FPS average, which is ideal for 240 Hz or 300 Hz displays. At 1440p Low, it still produces 254 FPS average, suitable for 240 Hz monitors. For 4K, Low settings yield 160 FPS average, which works well with 144 Hz displays.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (41263) and 0.4% lower than both the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (41215) and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (41208). It is 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i7-14650HX (41576).

*Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings in Inside?*

A: The performance gap is minimal. At 1080p, High averages 177 FPS while Ultra averages 168 FPS, a 9 FPS difference. At 1440p, the difference is 6 FPS (127 vs 121). At 4K, the difference is 4 FPS (80 vs 76). The visual enhancements of Ultra come at a very small performance cost.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K. The frame rate drops from 160 FPS at Low to 76 FPS at Ultra, a 52.5% reduction, which directly correlates with GPU workload. The CPU's strong performance at lower resolutions (317 FPS at 1080p Low) confirms it is not the bottleneck.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1660 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places it in the 44.7th percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 55% of tested systems perform better in Inside.

Settings Recommendations

For players with 1080p displays running at 144 Hz or 240 Hz, the High preset at 177 FPS average is the most balanced choice, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium (283 FPS) while still exceeding refresh rate requirements. For 240 Hz displays, Medium at 283 FPS average provides a better experience with only a modest visual compromise. The Ultra preset at 168 FPS average is suitable for 144 Hz displays where maximum visual fidelity is preferred.

At 1440p, the High preset at 127 FPS average is ideal for 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 121 FPS average offers nearly identical performance with marginal visual gains, making it a viable alternative for those seeking the highest quality. For 240 Hz displays, Medium at 203 FPS average is the recommended choice, though Low at 254 FPS average provides additional headroom for frame time consistency.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 128 FPS average is the best option for 120 Hz displays, providing a strong balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 80 FPS average is suitable for 60 Hz displays and offers better visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 76 FPS average is acceptable for 60 Hz displays, but the performance difference from High is minimal (4 FPS), making High the more efficient choice. For 144 Hz 4K displays, Low at 160 FPS average is the only preset that fully utilizes the refresh rate, though Medium at 128 FPS remains playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT achieves a rank of 1660 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This puts the system in the 44.7th percentile, meaning it outperforms approximately 45% of all tested configurations. The ranking is influenced by the game's low graphical demands, which allow even mid-range hardware to achieve high frame rates, reducing the performance differentiation between high-end and mid-range systems.

The CPU's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 71st percentile ranking among all GPUs do not directly translate to a proportionate ranking in this game. The 2D puzzle-platformer genre places relatively light demands on both components, so the system's absolute performance is high, but so is the performance of many other combos. The 5900X's 12 cores and 24 threads provide ample processing power, while the RX 6750 XT's 12 GB of VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for the game's texture and rendering needs.

The nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1% lower average score), would likely produce similar results in Inside, as the game does not heavily stress GPU compute capabilities. Similarly, the CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (0.3% higher average score), would not show meaningful differences in this title. The ranking reflects the broad distribution of hardware that can run Inside at high frame rates, placing this combo in the upper-middle tier of performance.