Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers overwhelming performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands. Benchmark data shows this combination produces triple-digit frame rates at every tested resolution and preset, making it a system that far exceeds the requirements for smooth gameplay. The RTX 4090’s raw power is the dominant factor here, but the Ryzen 5 5500’s six-core, twelve-thread Zen 3 architecture ensures the CPU never becomes a bottleneck in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination of the Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 4090 produces exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 277.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium drops the average slightly to 257.2 FPS, while High and Ultra presets deliver 215.8 FPS and 210.4 FPS respectively. The gap between Low and Ultra is roughly 67 FPS, indicating that the most demanding settings still leave a massive performance headroom. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available for this resolution, but the averages alone confirm that gameplay will be consistently fluid.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains extraordinarily high. The Low preset averages 250.6 FPS, which is a modest 27 FPS reduction compared to the same settings at 1080p. Medium follows at 229.8 FPS, High at 191.2 FPS, and Ultra at 190.2 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is negligible at just 1 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset does not impose a significant additional load over High. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance drop of approximately 10-15% across all presets, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090 continues to shine despite the substantial pixel count. The Low preset averages 216.4 FPS, which is still massively above the playable threshold. Medium drops to 200 FPS, High to 146.6 FPS, and Ultra to 142.4 FPS. The most striking observation is that even the heaviest settings at 4K produce frame rates more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a reduction of roughly 25-30% across presets, which is consistent with the increased pixel load. The data clearly indicates that this combo never approaches a performance ceiling in Inside, regardless of resolution or settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 886th out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 24% of all systems benchmarked. This ranking reflects the fact that while the RTX 4090 is an exceptionally powerful GPU, the Ryzen 5 5500 is a mid-range processor that holds the combo back slightly in a game that may have some CPU sensitivity. The GPU alone sits in the 88th percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60326 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60140 with a 0.3% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61896 with a -2.5% delta.

The Ryzen 5 5500, by contrast, performs at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19593. Its closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 at 19617 (delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-12500 at 19668 (delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-10700F at 19499 (delta 0.5%). The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 836 and multi-thread score of 5411 indicate solid processing capability, but it does not match the elite tier of processors that would typically pair with an RTX 4090. This explains why the combo ranks in the 886th position rather than higher, as the CPU likely limits the GPU’s full potential in certain scenarios. However, in Inside, the gameplay data shows that this pairing still achieves exceptional frame rates, meaning the CPU limitation has minimal practical impact on playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 210.4 FPS, making it the best settings choice while staying far above the 60 FPS threshold. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset produces frame rates that are more than three times the playable minimum.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best visual experience with an average of 190.2 FPS. This is only 20 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result, showing that the RTX 4090 handles the increased resolution with ease. The High preset at this resolution averages 191.2 FPS, which is nearly identical to Ultra, but since Ultra costs only 1 FPS more, it is the clear recommendation.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 142.4 FPS, which remains comfortably above 60 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, yet the frame rate is still more than double the playable threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 146.6 FPS, slightly higher than Ultra, but the difference is small enough that Ultra remains the superior choice for visual fidelity. Across all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is the best settings option, as it never drops below 142.4 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 142.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average is 277.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At the Ultra preset, the average frame rate drops from 210.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 142.4 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 68 FPS or roughly 32%.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide a significant improvement over High?

A: The difference varies by resolution. At 1080p, Ultra is 5.4 FPS slower than High (210.4 vs 215.8). At 1440p, the difference is just 1 FPS (190.2 vs 191.2). At 4K, Ultra is 4.2 FPS slower (142.4 vs 146.6). The visual benefit likely outweighs these small performance costs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a bottleneck for the RTX 4090 in this game?

A: The combo ranks 886th out of 3716, suggesting the CPU may limit the GPU slightly in some scenarios. However, the measured frame rates are so high that any bottleneck has no practical impact on playability.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate for this combo?

A: The FACT PACK does not include minimum or maximum frame rate data. Only average frame rates are available.

CPU and GPU Roles

The RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing, which is evident from the scaling between resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 210.4 FPS, while at 2560x1440 it drops to 190.2 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls to 142.4 FPS. This progressive decline with increasing resolution is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, as the graphics card’s workload grows with pixel count. The same trend appears across all presets, with the Low setting dropping from 277.8 FPS at 1080p to 250.6 FPS at 1440p and 216.4 FPS at 4K.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent when comparing presets at the same resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 67.4 FPS (277.8 vs 210.4), which indicates that the CPU can still feed the GPU enough data to see significant scaling from graphics settings. At 4K, the same comparison shows a 74 FPS gap (216.4 vs 142.4), suggesting the CPU remains capable even at higher resolutions. However, the Ryzen 5 5500’s mid-range standing, with a 73rd percentile CPU score, means it does not provide the same headroom as higher-tier processors. The data shows that Inside is primarily GPU-limited at all tested resolutions, but the CPU’s influence is noticeable in the frame rate differences between presets.

The RTX 4090’s 88th percentile GPU ranking and average benchmark score of 60347 far exceed what this game requires, while the Ryzen 5 5500’s 73rd percentile CPU score and average benchmark score of 19593 are adequate but not exceptional. In practical terms, the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, and the CPU is sufficient to avoid major frame rate drops. For players using this combo, the performance will be consistently high regardless of whether the workload leans more toward the CPU or GPU.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with extraordinary headroom. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 210.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 190.2 FPS, again far above the playable minimum. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding configuration tested, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 142.4 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms that High, Low, Medium, and Ultra are all playable at every resolution, with the best settings being Ultra at all three.

The combo’s rank of 886th out of 3716 tested systems might seem middling, but that ranking reflects the CPU’s mid-range position relative to other configurations. The actual gameplay data tells a different story: this is a system that obliterates the requirements of Inside with no risk of dropping below 60 FPS. The RTX 4090’s immense GPU power, combined with the Ryzen 5 5500’s competent six-core processing, ensures a flawless experience for any player. For those seeking maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset at 4K is the clear choice, delivering 142.4 FPS on average. This is not merely a playable setup; it is one with massive performance reserves for future content or higher refresh rate displays.