Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers an exceptional experience in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. The data shows this pairing is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions but scales effectively into high refresh rate territory at 4K, making it a versatile choice for this title. The measured results indicate that the 12-core processor provides ample headroom, allowing the Radeon RX 7700 to be the primary driver of frame rates across all tested settings.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, operating with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. While Inside is not a demanding title in terms of multi-threaded workload, this CPU’s high single-thread performance is a critical factor in avoiding bottlenecks. The benchmark data for the CPU shows a strong single-core result, with a Passmark single-thread score of 4238 and a 3dmark single-thread score of 1093, which ensures that the game's logic and rendering calls are processed without delay.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data quickly enough to maintain high frame rates. The Ryzen 9 7900X’s performance percentile of 91 among all CPUs indicates it is far more powerful than necessary for Inside. The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution or setting, as evidenced by the massive frame rates achieved, such as 353 FPS at 1080p Low. The processor’s 64 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth provide a robust platform for the game, but these specifications are far beyond what this title requires.

The CPU's nearest rivals in general benchmark scores include the AMD EPYC 7313P, which is 0.2% faster, and the Intel Core i7-14700F, which is 0.6% slower. These comparisons show that the Ryzen 9 7900X sits in a high-performance tier, but for Inside, even a mid-range processor would likely suffice. The key takeaway is that the 7900X’s single-threaded prowess, highlighted by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2016.5, ensures that the GPU is never starved for instructions, allowing it to reach its full potential in this game. The measured FPS figures show no signs of CPU-induced frame pacing issues, as the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium is 173 FPS, which is still exceptionally high.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the primary performance driver in this configuration. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock is 2459 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz. For a game like Inside, which is visually simple but has a distinct art style, the GPU's raw throughput is more than sufficient. The Passmark G3D score of 20974 places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, showing it is a capable mid-range performer.

The 16 GB VRAM buffer is a significant asset, though Inside likely does not require nearly that amount of memory. The high memory bandwidth ensures that texture data and frame buffers are moved efficiently, which is reflected in the high frame rates at 4K. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo still manages 76 FPS, indicating that the GPU is handling the pixel load effectively. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS provides ample compute power for the game’s shaders and post-processing effects.

Benchmark comparisons show the RX 7700 is within 1.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, and slightly faster than the AMD Radeon RX 9060 by 1%. This positions the RX 7700 as a solid performer in its class. For Inside, the GPU is the bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the CPU can easily push out hundreds of frames, but the GPU’s rendering speed caps the output. The data supports this, showing a clear scaling pattern where FPS decreases as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with modern rendering paths, although this older title likely uses simpler APIs.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves an average of 353 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 254 FPS, a 28% decrease, and at 4K Low it falls to 160 FPS, a 55% decrease from 1080p. This steep drop-off as pixel count increases is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU has ample headroom.

The scaling is similar across all settings. At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 282 at 1080p to 203 at 1440p and then to 128 at 4K. The High preset shows 177 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p, and 80 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which has the highest graphical demands, shows 168 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. The consistent ~2x drop from 1080p to 4K across all presets indicates that the rendering load is scaling linearly with resolution, a strong indicator that the GPU is the sole bottleneck.

If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with pixel count. The data shows a different pattern, with a significant performance hit at higher resolutions. This analysis suggests that the Ryzen 9 7900X is more than capable of handling the game's logic, while the Radeon RX 7700 is working at its maximum capacity. The minimum FPS figures, where available, also show this trend, with a 240 FPS minimum at 1080p Medium dropping to a 108 FPS minimum at 4K Medium, further confirming the GPU's role as the performance limiter.

How This Combo Ranks, use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 is ranked 1161 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This ranking places it in the top 40% of all systems tested. Given the game's age and low system requirements, this ranking is expected, as many high-end and even mid-range systems can achieve high frame rates. The rank is a reflection of the absolute performance of this pairing, not necessarily its efficiency or value.

The rank of 1161 suggests that there are 1160 other combos that deliver higher average frame rates. This is not a negative mark against the RX 7700, but rather an indication that many users have paired more powerful GPUs with comparable or better CPUs. The data shows that the combo is capable of excellent performance, but it is not at the top of the leaderboard. The ranking is an aggregate measure, meaning it likely takes the average FPS across multiple settings and resolutions into account.

In the context of the full database, this combo's performance is solid but not exceptional. It outperforms a significant number of systems, but it is also beaten by many others. The fact that it achieves over 60 FPS at 4K Ultra is a notable achievement, but there are likely many systems with higher-end graphics cards that can push even higher frame rates. The rank should be interpreted as a general indicator of performance, with the specific measured FPS numbers providing a more detailed view of what to expect in Inside.

Settings Recommendations, which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination, the data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers an average of 282 FPS with a minimum of 240 FPS, which is far above the refresh rate of most monitors and provides an incredibly smooth experience. The jump from Low to Medium is substantial, from 353 FPS to 282 FPS, but the visual improvement is typically significant, and the frame rate is still extremely high.

At 1440p, Medium achieves an average of 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS, which is again excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. This preset provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining frame rates that are well above the standard 144 Hz refresh rate. At 4K, Medium delivers an average of 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS, which is still very playable and offers a great experience on a 120 Hz or 144 Hz 4K monitor.

While Ultra settings provide the highest visual quality, the performance cost is noticeable. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 76, which is still playable but not ideal for competitive or high-refresh-rate gaming. The High preset is a middle ground, but the data shows that Medium offers a more substantial performance headroom. The recommendation is to use Medium as the default preset. If the user has a monitor with a refresh rate of 60 Hz, then Ultra is viable at 4K, but for most users, Medium is the optimal choice to ensure a consistently high frame rate without sacrificing too much visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown, resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table provides the exact measured frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 in Inside.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | -------: | ------: | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | High | 80 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 160 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 128 | 108 | 147 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 76 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 127 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 254 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 203 | 173 | 234 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 121 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 177 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 353 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 282 | 240 | 325 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 168 | - | - |

The data clearly shows that at 1080p, the system is capable of extremely high frame rates, with the Low preset exceeding 350 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p is a sweet spot, offering 282 FPS average with a minimum of 240 FPS. At 1440p, the performance remains very strong, with Low hitting 254 FPS and Medium achieving 203 FPS. The 4K results are also impressive, with Low reaching 160 FPS and Medium hitting 128 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding, yielding an average of 76 FPS. These numbers confirm that the combo is capable of delivering a high-refresh-rate experience at all resolutions, with the Medium preset providing the most balanced performance.