Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far from demanding on modern hardware. The measured data shows this pairing is capable of running the game at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, with frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 4K, the system still manages an average of 72 FPS on Ultra settings, while at 1080p, it pushes beyond 150 FPS even at the highest preset. This is a case where the hardware is overwhelmingly sufficient for the game's requirements, leaving significant headroom for high-refresh-rate displays or content creation workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides clear frame rate measurements for this specific CPU and GPU combination across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 320 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving up to Medium settings at this resolution, the average drops to 266 FPS, with a minimum of 226 FPS and a maximum of 306 FPS. High settings at 1080p produce an average of 167 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 159 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial, representing a reduction of roughly half the frame rate, yet even the lowest Ultra figure remains far above what any standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz display can use.

At 2560x1440, the performance scaling follows a similar pattern. Low settings produce an average of 239 FPS, while Medium settings deliver 192 FPS average with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 220 FPS. High settings at this resolution achieve 120 FPS average, and Ultra settings still maintain a solid 114 FPS average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 25-30% across all settings, which is a typical scaling factor for a GPU-bound workload. The minimum recorded frame rate at 1440p Medium is 163 FPS, which is still nearly three times the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

The 3840x2160 results show that even at 4K, the RTX 4060 remains well within comfortable territory. Low settings at 4K produce an average of 150 FPS, while Medium settings deliver 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS. High settings at 4K achieve 75 FPS average, and Ultra settings come in at 72 FPS average. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced, with roughly a 37-40% reduction in frame rates, which reflects the increased pixel count. The minimum recorded figure at 4K Medium is 102 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that even the heaviest frame dips in the dataset do not threaten playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that Inside is primarily a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions, but the CPU still plays a meaningful role at lower settings and resolutions. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has a PassMark single-thread score of 3494 and a multithread score of 25047, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, meanwhile, has a PassMark G3D score of 19545 and sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The combination of a strong CPU and a mid-range GPU means that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 320 FPS, which likely approaches the CPU's frame generation limit for this game engine, given that the GPU is not heavily taxed at such low graphical demands.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The frame rate reduction from 1080p Low (320 FPS) to 1440p Low (239 FPS) and then to 4K Low (150 FPS) shows a consistent pattern of GPU-bound scaling. The CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions because the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the system still manages 72 FPS, which suggests that the GPU is handling the 8.3 million pixel workload without the CPU becoming a limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache likely helps maintain consistent frame pacing, as the game's physics and logic threads benefit from the large cache.

The difference between presets also highlights the GPU's role. At 1080p, the delta between Low (320 FPS) and Ultra (159 FPS) is 161 FPS, a 50% reduction. At 4K, the delta between Low (150 FPS) and Ultra (72 FPS) is 78 FPS, also roughly a 50% reduction. This consistent percentage scaling across resolutions indicates that the graphical settings are uniformly taxing the GPU's shading and texture units, while the CPU maintains steady performance regardless of preset. The data supports the conclusion that for this game, the RTX 4060 is the primary performance determinant at all resolutions above 1080p, while the CPU is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking even at the highest frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which is the highest available setting in the game. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 159 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. This means users can enable every graphical feature at 1080p without any concern for frame rate drops, and the system will still deliver a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve an average of 114 FPS, again comfortably above 60 FPS, making this the best choice for 1440p displays with refresh rates up to 114 Hz.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings maintain an average of 72 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 12 FPS buffer. This is the only resolution where the system approaches the playability limit, but the margin is still sufficient for a stable experience. The data shows that 4K Ultra is playable, though users who prefer a larger safety margin might opt for High settings at 4K, which deliver 75 FPS average. The verdict data confirms that all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at all three resolutions, but Ultra is the recommended choice for each because it provides the best visual quality while remaining above the 60 FPS target.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 7500X3D provide context for how this CPU compares to other options. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H has an average benchmark score of 44466, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen's score of 44573. The Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342, a 0.5% difference, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309, a 0.6% difference. The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44889, which is 0.7% higher. In practical terms, all four of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game is not CPU-intensive enough to differentiate between processors that are within 1% of each other in synthetic benchmarks.

For the RTX 4060, the nearest rivals are all AMD products, but the performance gaps are minimal. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 has an average score of 17666, which is 0.2% lower than the RTX 4060's 17639. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, a 0.3% difference, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, a 0.5% difference, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, a 0.7% difference. In the context of Inside, these GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates, meaning users with any of these alternatives would see similar performance. The RTX 4060's nearest rivals are all within 1% of its average score, so the gameplay experience would be effectively the same across these options.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160, the system achieves 75 FPS average on High settings and 72 FPS average on Ultra settings, both of which exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 159 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets are playable at this resolution.

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

A: On Low settings, the frame rate drops from 320 FPS at 1080p to 150 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 170 FPS. On Ultra settings, the drop is from 159 FPS to 72 FPS, a reduction of 87 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions, as shown by the consistent frame rate reductions when moving from 1440p to 4K. The CPU is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking, even at 1080p Low where the system reaches 320 FPS.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest recorded minimum is 102 FPS at 3840x2160 on Medium settings. The minimums at 2560x1440 Medium and 1920x1080 Medium are 163 FPS and 226 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does this system compare to the nearest rival hardware?

A: The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600, is 0.7% faster in average benchmark score, while the GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, is 0.2% slower. All rivals are within 1% of the tested components' scores.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination can run Inside with maximum visual quality at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 159 FPS average, providing a smooth experience on any consumer display. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings maintain 114 FPS average, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate gaming. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings achieve 72 FPS average, clearing the 60 FPS threshold with a modest but acceptable margin. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets are playable at all three resolutions, meaning users have full freedom to prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing performance. This system is overkill for Inside, but that overkill translates into guaranteed smooth gameplay across the board, making it a reliable choice for this title.