Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end desktop combination tested against Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Benchmark data shows this pairing delivers extremely high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the game’s modest graphical demands leaving substantial headroom even at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and comparative standing using only the provided data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 135.3 FPS. Lower presets also clear the threshold comfortably: High averages 140.6 FPS, Medium 226.7 FPS, and Low 282.2 FPS. Since all four settings exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice for maximum visual quality at 4K without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again delivers the highest fidelity while staying well above 60 FPS, averaging 211.7 FPS. High runs at 221.9 FPS, Medium at 315.7 FPS, and Low at 336.6 FPS. Every setting at this resolution is far beyond the playable mark, so Ultra is recommended as the best settings choice, leaving no need to drop to lower presets for performance reasons.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 284.9 FPS, which is the most demanding option and still vastly exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. High achieves 292.1 FPS, Medium 346.7 FPS, and Low 379.1 FPS. The data shows that even the heaviest settings at 1080p produce frame rates near or above 285 FPS, making Ultra the clear best settings selection for this resolution.

Across all three resolutions, the verdict data confirms that every listed preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—is playable at or above 60 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is therefore Ultra in each case, with average frame rates of 135.3 FPS at 4K, 211.7 FPS at 1440p, and 284.9 FPS at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver for Inside, though the game’s low overall demands mean both components are underutilized. At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 282.2 to 135.3, a drop of roughly 146.9 FPS. This large reduction with increasing graphical load points to the GPU handling most of the rendering work, as higher resolutions and settings increase pixel and shader workload on the graphics card.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds: Low averages 336.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 211.7 FPS, a difference of about 124.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, Low runs at 379.1 FPS and Ultra at 284.9 FPS, a smaller gap of roughly 94.2 FPS. The diminishing performance delta as resolution decreases suggests that at 1080p, the CPU begins to play a more noticeable role, as the GPU has less work per frame and frame rates climb toward limits where processor single-thread performance can matter.

However, the CPU’s influence is limited by the game’s age and design. The Ryzen 5 7600X has strong single-thread capabilities, with a 3dmark single thread score of 1060 and a passmark single thread score of 4135, but Inside is not a demanding title by modern standards. The GPU’s role is more pronounced at 4K, where frame rates vary most with settings, while at 1080p the combination of high FPS and lower resolution suggests a more balanced workload, though still GPU-led overall.

Benchmark results show that at each resolution, the Ultra preset produces the lowest average FPS among settings, and the Low preset the highest. This consistent hierarchy confirms that graphical settings, and thus GPU load, are the main lever affecting performance. The CPU’s contribution is secondary, as the game likely does not scale with multi-core usage; the Ryzen 5 7600X’s multicore scores (e.g., 3dmark max threads 6845, cinebench r23 multicore 15236) are ample but not the bottleneck here.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings run at 282.2 FPS, Medium at 226.7 FPS, High at 140.6 FPS, and Ultra at 135.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 55.5 FPS, while Medium to High drops by 86.1 FPS, and High to Ultra by just 5.3 FPS. This suggests that the most significant performance cost occurs when moving from Medium to High, with diminishing returns between High and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 336.6 FPS, Medium 315.7 FPS, High 221.9 FPS, and Ultra 211.7 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium costs 20.9 FPS, Medium to High costs 93.8 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 10.2 FPS. Here, the largest drop is again between Medium and High, indicating that High settings introduce a substantial rendering load at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 379.1 FPS, Medium 346.7 FPS, High 292.1 FPS, and Ultra 284.9 FPS. The differences are 32.4 FPS from Low to Medium, 54.6 FPS from Medium to High, and 7.2 FPS from High to Ultra. The pattern repeats, with the medium-to-high step being the steepest, while high-to-ultra changes are minimal in all cases.

No minimum or maximum frame rate data is provided for any resolution or settings combination, so analysis relies solely on average FPS values. Across all resolutions, the low preset consistently yields the highest averages, and Ultra the lowest, with the spread between settings narrowing as resolution decreases: at 4K the range is 146.9 FPS, at 1440p it is 124.9 FPS, and at 1080p it is 94.2 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 135.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other settings at 4K also exceed 60 FPS, with High at 140.6 FPS, Medium at 226.7 FPS, and Low at 282.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, averaging 211.7 FPS. Since every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—stays above 60 FPS, Ultra provides the highest visual fidelity without dropping below the playable threshold.

Q: How does performance scale from Low to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 379.1 FPS, Medium 346.7 FPS, High 292.1 FPS, and Ultra 284.9 FPS. The largest performance drop occurs between Medium and High, a loss of 54.6 FPS, while High to Ultra only costs 7.2 FPS.

Q: Which component, CPU or GPU, matters more for this game?

A: The GPU plays a larger role, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when increasing settings at each resolution. For example, at 4K, Ultra is 146.9 FPS slower than Low. The CPU’s impact is secondary, with smaller differences between resolutions at the same settings, though at 1080p the CPU becomes relatively more relevant as frame rates approach higher limits.

Q: Is the Ultra preset necessary for smooth gameplay?

A: No, but it is viable. The Ultra preset stays above 60 FPS at all tested resolutions, so it is not necessary for playability, but it offers the best visual quality. For example, at 4K, Ultra runs at 135.3 FPS, which is still more than double the playable threshold.

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

A: No. All measured settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 produce average frame rates above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 135.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still well above the threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i5-12600K, both with an average score of 27578 and a deltaPct of 0.2 relative to the Ryzen 5 7600X. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712 with a deltaPct of -0.3, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535 with a deltaPct of 0.4. These processors are within a narrow performance band, meaning any of them would likely produce similar frame rates in Inside, given the game’s low CPU demands.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8060S with an average score of 55757 and a deltaPct of 0.6, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with 55698 and 0.7, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with 54828 and 2.3, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE with 57367 and -2.2. The RTX 5080’s average benchmark score is 56083, placing it between these rivals. In Inside, where the GPU is the main driver, these alternatives would likely deliver comparable frame rates, though the exact FPS could vary slightly based on driver optimizations and specific rendering paths.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 7600X sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, and the RTX 5080 at the 87th percentile among GPUs. This high placement suggests that similar-performance rivals, as listed, would also be strong choices for this game, with differences in average scores under 2.3 percent for the GPU and under 0.4 percent for the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

This CPU-GPU combination ranks 148th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 4 percent of all configurations in the database. The high rank reflects the combination’s ability to run the game at very high frame rates across all resolutions and settings, as demonstrated by the measured FPS data. With a playable threshold of 60 FPS, this combo exceeds that mark by at least 75 FPS at the lowest point, which is 135.3 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The rank of 148 out of 3716 indicates that while this is a strong performer, there are 147 combos that achieve higher performance in this game, likely featuring more powerful hardware. However, given that Inside is not a highly demanding title, the practical difference between this combo and those ranked higher is minimal, as all settings already run well above 60 FPS. The combo’s percentile placement among all CPUs (79th) and GPUs (87th) further contextualizes its standing, showing that both components are above average but not at the absolute top of their respective fields.

The Verdict

The verdict data confirms that this PC can run Inside at all tested resolutions and settings, with every combination exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average FPS of 135.3, and all four settings—High, Low, Medium, Ultra—are listed as playable. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best, averaging 211.7 FPS, with all settings playable. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 284.9 FPS, and all settings are playable.

In practical terms, this means the Ryzen 5 7600X and RTX 5080 combination delivers a definitive yes for running Inside at maximum detail on any of the three tested resolutions. The lowest average frame rate recorded is 135.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is more than double the playable threshold, providing substantial headroom for any potential frame rate dips, though no minimum FPS data is available to quantify those dips. The game’s 2016 release date and puzzle platformer genre likely contribute to its low system requirements, allowing this high-end hardware to achieve such results. For users with a 4K display or high-refresh-rate monitor, this setup is more than sufficient, and even the most demanding settings leave performance to spare.