Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Benchmark data shows this pairing ranks in the 43rd percentile of tested combos for this game, yet achieves playable performance at every resolution and preset tested. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares the CPU and GPU to their closest hardware rivals, and identifies the optimal settings for each resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 5500's average benchmark score of 19,593 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered around the same performance level. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19,617, which is 0.1% higher, making it the closest match. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 0.4% ahead with a score of 19,668, while the Intel Core i7-10700F trails by 0.5% at 19,499. The Intel Core i5-11600KF sits 0.7% above the Ryzen 5 5500 with a score of 19,723. In practical terms, any of these four processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the differences between them are all under one percentage point.

For the GPU, the RTX 3070 posts an average benchmark score of 17,208, placing it in the 61st percentile of all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals again show minimal performance gaps. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17,083, which is 0.7% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M both score 17,037 and 17,019 respectively, representing 1.0% and 1.1% deficits. Interestingly, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17,468, putting it 1.5% ahead of the RTX 3070. These deltas are small enough that users with any of these GPUs would experience nearly indistinguishable performance in Inside, though the RTX 3070 maintains a slight edge over most of its closest competitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 3070 system ranks 1,600th out of 3,716 tested combinations for Inside. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the database, roughly in the 43rd percentile overall. While this might seem modest, the context is important: Inside is a lightweight game by modern standards, and the rank reflects how many systems with far more powerful components also appear in the database. The actual frame rates tell a more favorable story, as the combo clears the 60 FPS playability threshold with massive headroom at every resolution and setting combination tested.

The rank of 1,600 out of 3,716 suggests that a substantial number of combinations outperform this pairing, but those systems typically feature more recent high-end CPUs and GPUs. For the specific hardware in question, the performance is overwhelmingly sufficient for Inside. The game's modest demands mean that even this mid-range 2022 CPU paired with a 2020 enthusiast GPU produces results that far exceed what the game requires for smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average FPS recorded for each combination. No minimum or maximum frame rate data was captured, so the analysis relies on average figures.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the RTX 3070 produces extremely high frame rates. On Low settings, the average reaches 280.8 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 257.1 FPS, while High settings yield 190.5 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains 181.2 FPS on average. These numbers indicate that the GPU is never the bottleneck at 1080p; even the highest quality settings leave enormous performance reserves.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain well above playability thresholds. Low settings average 251.6 FPS, and Medium settings produce 218.1 FPS. High settings drop to 136.3 FPS, while Ultra settings average 129.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is roughly 122 FPS, showing that the quality preset has a meaningful impact but never threatens the 60 FPS floor.

At 3840x2160, or 4K resolution, the performance stays impressive. Low settings achieve 172.2 FPS on average, and Medium settings reach 139.5 FPS. High settings average 83.7 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 81.4 FPS. Even at 4K with the most demanding preset, the system maintains over 80 FPS on average, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from 1080p Ultra at 181.2 FPS down to 4K Ultra at 81.4 FPS represents a 55% reduction, but the absolute numbers remain high throughout.

The Verdict

This system can run Inside without any performance concerns. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at every resolution tested. The playability threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the lowest recorded average is 81.4 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. This means the system exceeds the threshold by at least 21.4 FPS even in the most demanding scenario.

At 1920x1080, the best playable settings are Ultra, with an average of 181.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings again provide the best experience, averaging 129.4 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, Ultra settings remain the best choice, with an average of 81.4 FPS. The system never requires sacrificing quality to maintain smooth performance. Users can select the highest preset at any resolution and still enjoy frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution and settings change. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high — 280.8 FPS on Low settings — which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to reach these numbers. The Ryzen 5 5500's six cores and twelve threads, running at a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, provide ample processing power for Inside's puzzle platformer mechanics.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes more heavily utilized. Comparing 1080p Ultra at 181.2 FPS to 1440p Ultra at 129.4 FPS shows a 51.8 FPS drop, representing a 28.6% reduction. Moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra at 81.4 FPS results in a further 48 FPS drop, or 37.1%. This pattern indicates that the GPU's workload scales significantly with resolution, as expected for a game with relatively simple CPU demands.

The settings presets also reveal the GPU's role. At 4K, Low settings produce 172.2 FPS while Ultra settings produce 81.4 FPS — a 90.8 FPS spread. At 1080p, the same settings span from 280.8 FPS to 181.2 FPS, a 99.6 FPS spread. The similar magnitude of these spreads across resolutions suggests that the quality presets primarily stress the GPU's shading and texture capabilities, while the resolution scaling taxes memory bandwidth and fill rate. The RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth handles the 4K workload without becoming a limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 3840x2160, with an average frame rate of 81.4 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 280.8 FPS while Ultra settings average 181.2 FPS. Low is approximately 55% faster than Ultra at this resolution.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with all settings?

A: Yes, every preset at 2560x1440 exceeds 60 FPS. The lowest average is 129.4 FPS on Ultra settings, which is more than double the playability threshold.

Q: Which component is more likely to limit performance at 4K?

A: The GPU becomes the primary factor at 3840x2160, as evidenced by the frame rate drop from 172.2 FPS on Low to 81.4 FPS on Ultra. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, with the RTX 3070 handling the larger rendering workload.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its closest rival, the RX 7600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 17,208 on average, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 7600 XT's 17,083. In Inside, this small delta would translate to a negligible frame rate difference, typically less than one FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 129.4 FPS, making it the best preset since it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining well over 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that remains at or above 60 FPS, averaging 181.2 FPS. This provides the best visual quality with massive performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings again offer the best experience, averaging 129.4 FPS. The visual improvements from Ultra are worthwhile given the 69.4 FPS margin above the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings remain the optimal choice, averaging 81.4 FPS. While this is the lowest frame rate recorded in the dataset, it still exceeds 60 FPS by 21.4 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay at maximum quality. Users seeking even higher frame rates at 4K can select High settings, which average 83.7 FPS, but the difference is marginal and Ultra provides the better visual experience.