Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers an exceptional performance profile for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The measured data shows that this combination is not merely capable of running the game, but it obliterates the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and setting, making it a top-tier configuration for this title. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, providing a clear picture of what to expect from this hardware pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured frame rates, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is the Ultra setting across the board. The data indicates that this combination is so powerful that the highest graphical preset does not pose a challenge.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset maintains an average frame rate of 140 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, ensuring a flawless and highly responsive experience even in the most visually demanding scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset achieves an average of 217 FPS. The increase in frame rate from 4K to 1440p highlights the reduced pixel count, allowing the GPU to render frames at a significantly faster pace.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset reaches an average of 242 FPS. This is the highest average frame rate recorded for the Ultra setting, demonstrating that the CPU and GPU combination has ample headroom to push frame rates far beyond what most displays can even show.

In summary, for all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is not only playable but delivers a high-refresh-rate experience that is well above the 60 FPS playability benchmark.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, absolutely. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination achieves an average of 140 FPS on the Ultra preset, which is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting to use for the highest visual quality?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding setting tested and is the best choice for maximum visual fidelity. The data confirms it maintains an average frame rate of 140 FPS at 4K, 217 FPS at 1440p, and 242 FPS at 1080p, all of which are well above the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the frame rate scale between 1080p and 4K?

A: The frame rate decreases as resolution increases due to the higher pixel count. For instance, on the Ultra preset, the average frame rate drops from 242 FPS at 1920x1080 to 140 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a substantial difference, but the performance at 4K remains extremely high.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all measured resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and all settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the lowest average frame rate recorded is 140 FPS. The playable settings list for every resolution includes all four presets, confirming that the configuration never falls below the playable threshold.

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

A: The highest average frame rate is 320 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. This shows the immense performance headroom of the RTX 4090 when the graphical load is minimized.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 4090 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a significant bottleneck. The frame rates scale predictably with resolution, and even at 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 320 FPS. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor for this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a granular view of performance across all settings and resolutions. The table below details the average, minimum, and maximum frame rates recorded for each configuration.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 246 FPS, with no min/max data provided.
• Medium: Average 227 FPS, with a minimum of 193 FPS and a maximum of 261 FPS.
• High: Average 147 FPS, with no min/max data provided.
• Ultra: Average 140 FPS, with no min/max data provided.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 287 FPS, with no min/max data provided.
• Medium: Average 265 FPS, with a minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 305 FPS.
• High: Average 221 FPS, with no min/max data provided.
• Ultra: Average 217 FPS, with no min/max data provided.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 320 FPS, with no min/max data provided.
• Medium: Average 296 FPS, with a minimum of 251 FPS and a maximum of 340 FPS.
• High: Average 246 FPS, with no min/max data provided.
• Ultra: Average 242 FPS, with no min/max data provided.

A clear trend emerges from the data. As resolution increases, the average frame rate decreases. For example, on the High preset, performance drops from 246 FPS at 1080p to 147 FPS at 4K. Similarly, there is a performance cost associated with increasing the graphical preset at a given resolution. At 1440p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate from 287 FPS to 217 FPS. The minimum FPS data points, available for the Medium preset, show that even the lowest recorded frame rates (e.g., 193 FPS at 4K) are far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, ensuring a consistently smooth experience without significant stutters.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC configuration is overwhelmingly capable of running Inside. According to the `verdictByResolution` data, all tested resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—have all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) listed as playable. The best settings at each resolution, which are the most demanding presets that remain at or above 60 FPS, are all the Ultra preset.

The `avgFpsAtBest` values show the level of performance headroom: 140 FPS at 4K, 217 FPS at 1440p, and 242 FPS at 1080p. These figures are more than double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the hardware is not being stressed by the game. It is important to note that the `dataIsMeasured` field is true, meaning this performance data is based on actual testing. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a flawless, high-refresh-rate experience across the board, making it an ideal system for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The `nearestRivals` data provides context on how other hardware compares to the components in this test. This is useful for understanding what other systems might deliver similar performance.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573 and ranks in the 89th percentile. Its nearest rivals, with their respective average scores and percentage differences, are:

• Intel Core Ultra X9 388H with an average score of 44466, which is 0.2% lower.
• Intel Core i9-13950HX with an average score of 44342, which is 0.5% lower.
• AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 with an average score of 44309, which is 0.6% lower.
• Intel Core i5-14600 with an average score of 44889, which is 0.7% higher.

These scores indicate that a system with an Intel Core i5-14600 would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound tasks, with a negligible 0.7% performance advantage.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347 and ranks in the 88th percentile. Its nearest rivals are:

• Intel Arc Pro A60 with an average score of 60326, which is 0% different.
• AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 with an average score of 60140, which is 0.3% lower.
• AMD Radeon Pro W6600M with an average score of 61896, which is 2.5% higher.
• AMD Radeon PRO V710 with an average score of 58657, which is 2.9% lower.

In terms of raw benchmark scores, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is the closest competitor that slightly outperforms the RTX 4090, while the others are within a few percentage points. A system using any of these alternative GPUs with the Ryzen 5 7500X3D would likely produce very similar frame rates in Inside.

How This Combo Ranks

The `comboRankInGame` field provides a direct comparison against other tested combinations. This specific configuration of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is ranked 412nd out of 3716 tested combos in Inside.

This places the system in the top 11.1% of all configurations tested for this game. While it is not the absolute fastest combination, this high ranking confirms that it is a very powerful setup. The fact that it sits in the 88th and 89th percentiles for the GPU and CPU respectively, yet is ranked 412th overall, suggests that there are other combinations with slightly more powerful components that can achieve even higher frame rates. However, for the vast majority of systems, this combo offers exceptional performance, easily clearing the 60 FPS threshold with a substantial margin.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU workloads scale with resolution and settings. For this game, the GPU is the dominant factor in performance changes across resolutions, while the CPU appears to have sufficient headroom to support high frame rates.

This is evident in the scaling of average FPS on the High preset. At 1080p, the average is 246 FPS. This drops to 221 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 25 FPS. At 4K, it further drops to 147 FPS, a significant 74 FPS decrease from 1080p. This substantial reduction in frame rate as resolution increases is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, as the rendering load on the graphics card increases with pixel count.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the frame rate ceiling is higher. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 320 FPS. The fact that it can reach this high number shows the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is capable of processing game logic and draw calls quickly enough to not artificially limit the frame rate in most scenarios. If the CPU were a bottleneck, we would expect to see a plateau in frame rates at the lower resolutions, but the data shows a continuous increase from 1080p to 1440p on the Low preset (320 FPS to 287 FPS), which is still a GPU-related drop. The performance difference between settings at the same resolution also points to the GPU being the primary actor, as lowering the graphical preset from Ultra to Low consistently increases frame rates (e.g., from 242 FPS to 320 FPS at 1080p), which is a direct result of reduced GPU workload. In summary, the RTX 4090 is the main performance driver, with the CPU providing a strong foundation that enables these high frame rates without becoming a significant constraint.