Inside

This is a benchmark analysis for a very specific pairing: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, running the 2016 puzzle platformer Inside. The data shows an extreme mismatch in raw performance tiers, but for a game of this age, the results are uniformly excellent. This page details measured frame rates, optimal settings, and how this combination behaves across the three most common resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For a game that is not graphically demanding by modern standards, the CPU and GPU pairing here produces an overwhelming surplus of performance. The data indicates that at every resolution tested, the GPU is capable of running the game at the maximum preset with a frame rate well above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The "Ultra" preset is the best choice, with an average frame rate of 153 FPS. Since all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, there is no reason to sacrifice visual quality. The "High" preset is also acceptable at 160 FPS, but "Ultra" provides the highest fidelity while still offering a smooth experience.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Again, the "Ultra" preset is the most demanding option that maintains a high frame rate, achieving an average of 190 FPS. This is the optimal choice for users with high refresh rate monitors, as it provides a significant margin over the 60 FPS floor.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The "Ultra" preset is the clear winner, with an average of 212 FPS. This frame rate is high enough for competitive play or use with a 240Hz display. Lowering settings would only serve to reduce visual quality without any practical benefit.

In summary, the best settings are the maximum "Ultra" preset at all resolutions. The measured data shows that the system never comes close to struggling, making the choice of settings purely a question of whether a user prefers maximum fidelity or frame rates that far exceed the refresh rate of their display.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. The benchmark results show that at 3840x2160, the game runs at an average of 153 FPS on the "Ultra" preset, which is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest graphical preset that maintains at least 60 FPS?

A: Based on the measured data, all presets at all resolutions clear the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding preset, "Ultra," averages 153 FPS at 4K, 190 FPS at 1440p, and 212 FPS at 1080p.

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

A: The average frame rate on the "Ultra" preset drops from 212 FPS at 1920x1080 to 153 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a reduction of 59 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still the primary scaling factor, but the game is light enough that the drop is not drastic.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: The data does not suggest a significant bottleneck. While the CPU is a mid-range part and the GPU is a flagship, the frame rates scale consistently with resolution, suggesting the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. At 1080p, the 212 FPS average suggests the CPU is able to feed the GPU adequately for this title.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the "Low" preset averages 251 FPS, while the "Ultra" preset averages 190 FPS. The difference of 61 FPS is the cost of the highest visual fidelity settings.

Q: What is the average frame rate on the "Medium" preset at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the "Medium" preset produces an average of 199 FPS, with a minimum of 169 FPS and a maximum of 228 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data was measured for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination. All frame rates are in Frames Per Second (FPS).

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: Average 153 FPS.
• High: Average 160 FPS.
• Medium: Average 199 FPS, with a minimum of 169 FPS and a maximum of 228 FPS.
• Low: Average 215 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: Average 190 FPS.
• High: Average 193 FPS.
• Medium: Average 232 FPS, with a minimum of 197 FPS and a maximum of 267 FPS.
• Low: Average 251 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: Average 212 FPS.
• High: Average 216 FPS.
• Medium: Average 259 FPS, with a minimum of 220 FPS and a maximum of 298 FPS.
• Low: Average 280 FPS.

The data shows a clear pattern: performance is consistently high, with the "Low" preset offering the highest frame rates and "Ultra" the lowest. The frame time variance, as indicated by the min/max values on the "Medium" preset, is small, suggesting a stable experience without major hitches.

Similar Performance Alternatives

When considering this specific combination, it is helpful to look at the nearest rivals for both components to understand the performance envelope.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593. Its nearest rivals, based on aggregate benchmark scores, are:

• The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 with an average score of 19617, which is 0.1% slower.
• The Intel Core i5-12500 with an average score of 19668, which is 0.4% slower.
• The Intel Core i7-10700F with an average score of 19499, which is 0.5% faster.
• The Intel Core i5-11600KF with an average score of 19723, which is 0.7% slower.

In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game is not heavily multithreaded. The differences are within single-digit percentages and would be imperceptible in this title.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712. Its nearest rivals are a mix of mobile and data center parts:

• The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT with an average score of 76904, which is 1.1% faster.
• The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT with an average score of 78940, which is 1.6% slower.
• The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB with an average score of 79396, which is 2.1% slower.
• The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB with an average score of 79605, which is 2.4% slower.

For this game, a user with any of these GPUs would see frame rates in a similar range. The performance delta is minimal, and all would easily max out Inside at high refresh rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

In this pairing, the GPU is overwhelmingly the dominant component for determining frame rates, but the CPU is not entirely irrelevant. The data shows a clear scaling pattern with resolution.

As resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average frame rate on the "Ultra" preset drops from 212 FPS to 153 FPS. This 27.8% reduction in performance is a direct result of the increased pixel workload on the GPU. The RTX 5090 D is a massive graphics processor, and at 4K, it has to work harder to fill all those pixels.

The CPU's role is more visible at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the game is less demanding on the GPU, and the CPU's ability to prepare frames becomes more important. The 212 FPS average at 1080p "Ultra" suggests the Ryzen 5 5500 is able to keep up with the GPU's output. If the CPU were a severe bottleneck, we would expect to see the 1080p and 1440p frame rates to be much closer together, as the GPU would be waiting on the CPU.

The scaling between presets is also informative. At 4K, moving from "Low" (215 FPS) to "Ultra" (153 FPS) represents a 28.8% performance cost for higher fidelity. At 1080p, the same preset change costs 24.3% of the frame rate (280 FPS to 212 FPS). This indicates that the GPU is handling the extra shading work from higher presets, while the CPU overhead for managing the game's settings is minimal. For this title, the RTX 5090 D is the primary driver of performance, and the Ryzen 5 5500 is sufficient to avoid becoming a limiting factor.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Inside. The performance data is unequivocal.

• 3840x2160: Playable. All settings, including "Ultra," maintain an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The best playable setting is "Ultra" with an average of 153 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Playable. All settings, including "Ultra," maintain an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The best playable setting is "Ultra" with an average of 190 FPS.
• 1920x1080: Playable. All settings, including "Ultra," maintain an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The best playable setting is "Ultra" with an average of 212 FPS.

The combination of a mid-range CPU and a flagship GPU is overkill for this game, but it results in a flawless experience. The data shows that the system is capable of running the game at maximum settings at 4K with a frame rate that is more than double the playable threshold. There are no resolutions or presets in the test data where the system fails to deliver a smooth experience. This is a case where the hardware is far more capable than the game requires, providing a massive headroom for any future titles or higher refresh rate displays.