Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Inside, with frame rates that remain playable even at the most demanding settings. The data reveals a system where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, while the 12-core CPU provides ample headroom to avoid bottlenecking at any tested configuration.

Resolution Scaling

Analyzing the measured FPS across the three resolutions shows a predictable and steep decline as pixel count increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 349.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops this to 253.4 FPS, a reduction of approximately 27.5%. The jump to 4K at Low settings yields 162 FPS, which is another 36% reduction from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern indicates that the Radeon RX 6750 XT is the limiting component at lower resolutions, as the CPU's performance headroom is not being fully utilized.

The trend becomes even more pronounced when examining the High and Ultra presets. At 1080p High, the average is 176.4 FPS, which falls to 128.3 FPS at 1440p and then to 81.9 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset follows a similar trajectory: 165.5 FPS at 1080p, 122.5 FPS at 1440p, and 78.6 FPS at 4K. The consistent drop between 1440p and 4K across all settings—roughly 36-38%—suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory are being saturated as the render load increases.

Interestingly, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe for the higher presets. For High settings, the drop is approximately 27%, while for Low settings it is also around 27%. This uniformity implies that the GPU's compute units—2560 shading units and 160 TMUs—are the primary constraint, rather than any specific memory bottleneck that would manifest differently across presets. The data strongly supports the conclusion that the Ryzen 9 9900X, with its 24 threads and 64 MB of shared L3 cache, is never the limiting factor in this title, even at 1080p where CPU overhead is typically highest.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 349.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This demonstrates the CPU's ability to push extremely high frame rates when the GPU load is minimal.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 78.6. This remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating the GPU can handle maximum quality at 4K in this title.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between Medium and High settings?

A: Yes, the data shows a notable difference. At 1080p, Medium yields 285 FPS while High produces 176.4 FPS, a gap of approximately 38%. This suggests that High settings introduce substantial graphical effects that impact the GPU's rendering pipeline.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 9900X bottleneck the RX 6750 XT at any resolution?

A: No. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistently tied to resolution increases, with no anomalies that would indicate CPU limitation. The 9900X's benchmark scores, such as 46438 in Cinebench R23 multicore, provide far more compute headroom than Inside requires.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 253.4 FPS while Ultra produces 122.5 FPS. This represents a 51.6% reduction in frame rate when enabling all visual features.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark percentile compare to its in-game performance?

A: The RX 6750 XT ranks in the 79th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 35327. In Inside, it delivers over 78 FPS at 4K Ultra, confirming that its performance aligns with its synthetic benchmark standing.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT achieves a rank of 706 out of 1671 combos for Inside. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, which is notable given that the GPU is from the previous generation and is now marked as end-of-life. The combo's rank suggests that the CPU's strength compensates for the GPU's age, particularly in a game that is not exceptionally demanding on graphics hardware.

The Ryzen 9 9900X itself sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54450. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (scoring 54681, a delta of -0.4%) and the Intel Core i7-14700F (scoring 54097, a delta of 0.7%). This indicates the 9900X is competitively positioned within its own segment. Similarly, the RX 6750 XT is in the 79th percentile of GPUs, with its closest competitor being the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (scoring 35264, a delta of 0.2%).

The combination's rank of 706 out of 1671 means that roughly 42% of tested combos perform better in Inside, while 58% perform worse. This is a respectable position considering the GPU's mid-range pedigree. The high FPS numbers at every resolution—even 4K Ultra maintains 78.6 FPS—suggest that the ranking is more indicative of the sheer number of high-end systems in the database than any weakness in this specific pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 349.4 FPS, while Medium yields 285 FPS. High settings drop to 176.4 FPS, and Ultra is the most demanding at 165.5 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 183.9 FPS, indicating that the visual fidelity options have a substantial impact on GPU load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show clear scaling. Low settings average 253.4 FPS, Medium drops to 204.7 FPS, High comes in at 128.3 FPS, and Ultra rounds out at 122.5 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra narrows to just 5.8 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds minimal additional load over High at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed hardest. Low settings still manage an impressive 162 FPS, which reflects the CPU's ability to feed frames quickly. Medium settings average 128.4 FPS, High drops to 81.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 78.6 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 3.3 FPS, reinforcing the trend seen at 1440p where the top two presets deliver nearly identical performance.

The data reveals that the most significant performance cliff occurs between Medium and High settings at every resolution. At 1080p, the drop from Medium to High is 108.6 FPS; at 1440p, it is 76.4 FPS; and at 4K, it is 46.5 FPS. This consistent pattern indicates that High settings enable resource-intensive effects that disproportionately impact the GPU's fill rate and shading capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 349.4 FPS, which offers a significant advantage on high-refresh-rate displays. However, this comes at the cost of visual fidelity in a game known for its atmospheric presentation.

The most balanced experience is achieved with the Medium preset. At 1080p, it provides 285 FPS, which is still extraordinarily high. At 1440p, Medium yields 204.7 FPS, and even at 4K it maintains 128.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that Medium settings offer the best compromise between visual quality and performance headroom, allowing the GPU to maintain high frame rates without sacrificing the game's core visual identity.

The High and Ultra presets are nearly indistinguishable in performance, with a maximum difference of 10.9 FPS across all resolutions. Given that Ultra is the most visually demanding setting, the data suggests that players should select Ultra if they have a 4K display, as the 78.6 FPS average remains above the standard 60 FPS target. At 1440p, the choice between High (128.3 FPS) and Ultra (122.5 FPS) is marginal, making Ultra the superior choice for those prioritizing image quality.

For competitive play or use with high-refresh monitors, the Low preset at 1440p (253.4 FPS) offers a substantial advantage over Medium, though the visual trade-off may be noticeable. The data ultimately shows that this combo is powerful enough to run Inside at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, making the preset choice a matter of preference between frame rate headroom and graphical fidelity.