Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer that is not particularly demanding on modern hardware. The measured frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings presets indicate that this pairing is far more than sufficient for the game’s requirements, offering headroom for high refresh rate displays even at 4K. The data shows a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s substantial multi-threaded capabilities ensure the title never becomes processor-limited, even at lower settings where frame rates exceed 270 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The combination produces an average of 135 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates that the system can handle the highest visual quality settings without any performance concerns on standard 1080p displays.

Q: How does the 4K High preset compare to the 4K Ultra preset?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset yields an average of 65.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 61.4 FPS. This 4.3 FPS difference is minor, suggesting that the visual upgrade from High to Ultra comes at a relatively low performance cost in this specific title.

Q: Can this system achieve 144 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, but only with the Low or Medium presets. At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 197.8 FPS and the Medium preset reaches 161.6 FPS, both exceeding the 144 FPS threshold. The High preset falls short at 103 FPS, and Ultra is lower still at 92.8 FPS.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The delta is substantial. The Low preset averages 277.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 135 FPS, representing a difference of 142.6 FPS. This indicates that the preset selection has a major impact on the frame rate, even at the lowest resolution tested.

Q: What is the worst-case performance scenario for this combination?

A: The lowest measured average frame rate is 61.4 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. Even in this most demanding configuration, the system remains playable, staying just above the 60 FPS baseline for smooth gameplay.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for Inside?*

A: The combination holds a rank of 1193 out of 1671 tested combos. This places it in the 71st percentile, indicating that while it is not at the very top of the leaderboard, it performs adequately for the vast majority of the game’s user base.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture with a 7 nm process, provides the graphical horsepower for this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is more than adequate for the asset sizes and texture loads present in Inside. The GPU’s boost clock of 1905 MHz and game clock of 1755 MHz are the primary drivers of the rasterization performance needed for this 2D side-scrolling title.

The benchmark results clearly illustrate the GPU’s scaling behavior. At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the average frame rate of 277.6 FPS suggests the GPU is not the limiting factor; the system is capable of far exceeding typical display refresh rates. However, as resolution increases to 3840x2160, the pixel fill rate requirement grows exponentially. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 61.4 FPS, showing that the RX 5700 XT’s 64 ROPs and 121.9 GPixel/s pixel rate are being heavily taxed at this extreme resolution.

The transition from Medium to High settings also highlights the GPU’s role. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 161.6 FPS, while High drops to 103 FPS. This 58.6 FPS reduction is directly attributable to the increased shader complexity and texture filtering demands, which engage more of the GPU’s 2,560 shading units and 160 TMUs. The data indicates that the RX 5700 XT is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title, but 4K Ultra pushes it to its limits.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the recommended starting point. This configuration yields an average of 103 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS target and provides a significant improvement in visual quality over the Medium preset. The jump from Medium to High at this resolution costs 58.6 FPS, but the resulting frame rate remains highly playable on most monitors.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is a viable option, achieving 135 FPS average. This is the highest settings tier available and still offers a frame rate that is more than double the baseline 60 FPS requirement. For users with high refresh rate 1080p displays (144 Hz or 165 Hz), the Medium preset at 224.7 FPS or the High preset at 140.8 FPS would be more appropriate to fully utilize the display’s capabilities.

For 4K displays, the High preset is the pragmatic choice. The 65.7 FPS average at 3840x2160 with High settings is just above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience without the performance degradation seen in the Ultra preset, which drops to 61.4 FPS. The Low preset at 4K achieves 128.1 FPS, but this sacrifices too much visual quality for a game that benefits from its atmospheric presentation. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is only suitable for users who prioritize maximum fidelity over a small margin of frame rate stability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 1193 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This position, in the lower half of the overall distribution, reflects the age of the GPU relative to the CPU. The Ryzen 9 7900X sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50,556, placing it near the top of the processor hierarchy. In contrast, the RX 5700 XT is in the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 24,731.

The ranking disparity is explained by the fact that Inside is a title that can be heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions. The CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, ensure that the game logic and physics calculations are never a bottleneck, allowing the GPU to operate at its maximum potential. However, at higher resolutions, the GPU’s performance ceiling becomes the limiting factor, pulling the overall combo rank down relative to systems with more powerful graphics cards.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU’s average score of 50,556 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, which scores 50,598, a delta of -0.1%. The GPU’s average score of 24,731 is similarly close to the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, which scores 24,763, a delta of -0.1%. These marginal differences indicate that the combo’s performance is well-balanced within its respective component classes, and the 1193 rank is a reflection of the GPU’s mid-range standing rather than any systemic inefficiency in the pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 7000 series based on the Zen 4 architecture, provides the computational foundation for this system. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz, combined with 64 MB of shared L3 cache, deliver the single-threaded and multi-threaded performance necessary to feed the RX 5700 XT consistently. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1,093 and multi-thread score of 12,536 indicate strong raw processing capabilities.

In Inside, a puzzle platformer that involves physics interactions and complex scene management, the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable frame delivery pipeline. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the average frame rate reaches 277.6 FPS. This extreme value suggests that the CPU is capable of processing game logic at a rate far exceeding the GPU’s rendering capacity, preventing any CPU-induced stuttering or frame pacing issues.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 43,695, is particularly relevant. While Inside may not utilize all 24 threads simultaneously, the headroom provided by this processor ensures that background system processes do not interfere with game performance. The PassMark multi-thread score of 51,406 further confirms the CPU’s ability to handle substantial workloads without becoming a performance bottleneck, even when the frame rate is not capped. This is especially important at lower settings, where the CPU’s performance directly impacts the achievable frame rate ceiling.