Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers overwhelming performance for Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured frame rates are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination, with the weakest result being 143 FPS average at 4K Ultra. This combination ranks in the 1011th position out of 3716 tested combos for this game, placing it comfortably in the top third of all systems. The RTX 5090’s sheer compute power, combined with the Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores, ensures that this hardware is effectively overkill for Inside, yet the data supports a definitive verdict: every resolution and preset is playable, and the highest visual quality is achievable at all times.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 268 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 247 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, followed by 240 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings.

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 143, which is 83 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best playable setting at 4K, with an average FPS of 143.

Q: How does the RTX 5090’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842, putting it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, scores 79605, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% lower at 78940, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% higher at 80959.

Q: What is the CPU’s average benchmark score and how does it rank?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, scores 37093, which is 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, 0.2% lower.

Q: At which resolution does the frame rate drop below 60 FPS?

A: No resolution or preset drops below 60 FPS. The lowest average FPS across all measured data is 143 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. All other combinations exceed 150 FPS.

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 222, with a minimum FPS of 188 and a maximum of 255. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating smooth performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s nearest rivals are all within a 0.3% margin of its average benchmark score of 37018. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, a 0.2% delta, making it the closest lower-scoring alternative. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 also scores 36938, again 0.2% lower. On the higher side, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.3% higher. In practice, these four CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Inside, since the game’s frame rates are dominated by the GPU. The 5500X3D’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, are more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer that likely relies on modest CPU loads.

For the GPU, the RTX 5090’s nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (score 79605, 0.3% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (score 79396, 0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (score 78940, 1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (score 80959, 1.4% higher). These deltas are small enough that, in a game like Inside with very high frame rates, the differences would be imperceptible. All of these GPUs would easily clear 60 FPS at any resolution, though the RTX 5090’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide a massive buffer that most rivals lack. The Tesla P100 cards, for instance, have significantly less memory bandwidth, but for Inside’s simple 2D-style visuals, that would not matter.

The benchmark data shows that the combo’s rank of 1011 out of 3716 is not due to any weakness in the CPU or GPU, but rather because Inside is a lightweight title where even mid-range hardware can hit high frame rates. Systems with higher-end CPUs or GPUs may achieve slightly higher scores in other games, but for Inside, the 5500X3D and RTX 5090 are functionally equivalent to their nearest rivals.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this specific CPU-GPU pairing in Inside is 1011 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places it in the upper 27% of all systems. However, this rank is somewhat misleading because the game is not demanding; many lower-tier components will also achieve high frame rates. The measured FPS data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 143 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p Low, it hits 268 FPS, meaning the system is never the bottleneck. The rank of 1011 suggests that there are 1010 combos that perform better, but those likely include more powerful CPUs or GPUs that push frame rates even higher—though such differences are academic when the game already runs at 143 FPS minimum.

The combo’s rank is influenced by both the CPU’s 85th percentile and the GPU’s 92nd percentile standings. The RTX 5090’s average benchmark score of 79842 is nearly 2.5 times higher than the CPU’s 37018, indicating that the GPU is the dominant component in this pairing. For Inside, which is a puzzle platformer with no heavy physics or AI, the CPU’s role is minimal. The data supports this: frame rates scale much more with resolution changes than with preset changes, suggesting GPU-bound behavior. The 1011 rank, therefore, reflects the GPU’s high standing, but the game’s simplicity means that even a combo ranked 3000 would likely still be playable.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside with exceptional performance. The verdict data lists all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable at every resolution: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the lowest average FPS across all measurements is 143 FPS at 4K Ultra. This means the system not only clears 60 FPS but does so with a 83 FPS margin at the most demanding setting. At 1440p Ultra, the average FPS rises to 182, and at 1080p Ultra it reaches 203. For users who prefer maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset is recommended at all resolutions, as it stays well above the threshold. The data is measured, not estimated, so these frame rates are reliable.

The RTX 5090’s 32 GB of VRAM and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are far beyond what Inside requires. The GPU’s 92nd percentile ranking confirms it is one of the most powerful cards available. The CPU, with a 85th percentile ranking and a Passmark multi-thread score of 20363, does not bottleneck the GPU in this title. The combination is overkill, but there is no scenario where the system fails to deliver smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Ultra, the minimum FPS is not recorded (except for Medium, where it is 161 FPS), but the average of 143 FPS indicates consistent performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates in Inside, but the CPU’s contribution becomes more noticeable at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 268 (Low) to 203 (Ultra), a difference of 65 FPS. At 3840x2160, the range is 206 (Low) to 143 (Ultra), a difference of 63 FPS. This similar spread across resolutions suggests that the GPU’s load scales with resolution, while the CPU’s load remains relatively constant. The CPU’s single-thread score of 2941 and multi-thread score of 20363 indicate it can handle the game’s logic without issue, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Resolution scaling is clear: from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at Ultra drops from 203 to 182, a 10.3% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, it drops from 182 to 143, a 21.4% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, but the CPU is not. The CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and with only 6 cores, it is sufficient for a 2016 puzzle platformer. The data does not show any CPU bottleneck, as even at 1080p Low, the FPS is 268, which is likely near the game’s engine limit or the GPU’s maximum output.

At higher resolutions, the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s becomes relevant, but Inside’s textures are simple, so the 32 GB VRAM is underutilized. The key takeaway is that the RTX 5090 is the component that determines whether the system hits 60 FPS, and it does so with massive headroom. The CPU’s 96 MB of shared L3 cache and 12 threads are more than enough for the game’s lightweight threading model.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average FPS of 203, which is the highest visual quality and still 143 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best setting to use, as there is no reason to drop to High (206 FPS), Medium (247 FPS), or Low (268 FPS) because all are playable, but Ultra provides the best experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 182 FPS, again the recommended choice. The next-highest settings are High at 185 FPS, Medium at 222 FPS, and Low at 240 FPS. The difference between Ultra and High is only 3 FPS, but Ultra offers better visuals. All settings are well above 60 FPS, so the choice is purely visual.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 143 FPS, which is the most demanding but still 83 FPS above the threshold. The alternatives are High at 150 FPS, Medium at 190 FPS, and Low at 206 FPS. The data shows that Ultra is the best setting, as it maintains a high average FPS and provides the full graphical fidelity. The minimum FPS for 4K Ultra is not recorded, but the average of 143 FPS suggests no significant drops, especially compared to the 4K Medium minimum of 161 FPS.

In summary, the best settings per resolution are Ultra at all three resolutions, with exact average FPS values of 203, 182, and 143 for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. The system never comes close to the 60 FPS floor, making it an ideal configuration for this game.