Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers an exceptionally high level of performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Measured benchmark data shows this combination producing triple-digit frame rates across every tested resolution and preset, making it a system that is far beyond the demands of the game. The data indicates a clear hierarchy where higher settings reduce frame rates, yet even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K maintains an average well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 5090 produces its highest raw frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 303.9, which is the single highest score recorded in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 278, while High settings yield 230.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most visually demanding, still maintains a substantial average of 228.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a total reduction of 75 FPS, indicating that the settings menu has a measurable but not dramatic impact on the final frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains extremely high but begins to show more differentiation between presets. The Low preset averages 267.7 FPS, while Medium follows closely at 250.3 FPS. High settings produce 207.7 FPS, and Ultra settles at 204.6 FPS. The gap between the lowest and highest presets at this resolution is 63.1 FPS, which is slightly smaller than the gap observed at 1080p. This suggests that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance, but the CPU has enough headroom to keep up with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the resolution scaling becomes more pronounced. The Low preset averages 229.3 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 267.7 FPS seen at 1440p with the same preset. Medium averages 216.5 FPS, High averages 153 FPS, and Ultra averages 143.5 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K is 85.8 FPS, which is the largest spread of any resolution. This pattern indicates that the GPU workload at 4K is substantial enough that the difference between presets has a larger relative impact on overall performance.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: each step up in settings from Low to Ultra results in a measurable decline in average FPS. There are no anomalies or unexpected spikes in the data, and all recorded values remain comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on the average frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU depending on the resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that the CPU becomes a more significant factor. The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has enough processing power to feed the RTX 5090, but the extremely high FPS values suggest that the CPU is nearing its limit in terms of frame generation. The reduction from 303.9 FPS at Low to 228.9 FPS at Ultra is primarily driven by the GPU's increased workload, but the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates across all presets is evident.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU. The frame rates are still very high, but the percentage drop from Low to Ultra is less steep than at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is now doing more work per frame, reducing the CPU's influence on the final frame rate. The Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance, as measured by its 3dmark single-thread score of 901, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The frame rates drop more sharply between presets, and the absolute values are lower than at lower resolutions. This is consistent with the RTX 5090's massive memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory being fully utilized at 4K. The CPU's role becomes less critical at this resolution because the GPU is the bottleneck, as evidenced by the fact that the gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is larger than at lower resolutions.

The scaling between resolutions provides further insight. For the Low preset, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces the FPS by 36.2, and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 38.4. For the Ultra preset, the corresponding reductions are 24.3 FPS and 61.1 FPS. This shows that the Ultra preset is more sensitive to resolution increases, which is expected given the higher pixel count and more complex shading. The CPU's performance, as indicated by its passmark multithread score of 24303, is more than adequate for this game, and the data confirms that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average FPS of 228.9. This is far above the playability threshold, so users can confidently select the highest quality settings without any concern for frame rate drops.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies as the best settings, with an average FPS of 204.6. The performance headroom is substantial, and the data shows that even the most demanding settings at this resolution are easily handled by this combination.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, achieving an average FPS of 143.5. While this is the lowest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset, it is still more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that all four presets at 4K—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, but Ultra provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable frame rate.

The verdict data confirms that all settings across all three resolutions are playable, with the Ultra preset being the recommended choice at every resolution. The lowest average FPS recorded is 143.5 at 4K Ultra, which is still a very high level of performance for a game like Inside, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 228.9, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 143.5, which is 85.4 FPS lower than the 228.9 FPS recorded at 1920x1080 with the same settings.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 the bottleneck at any resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the data shows a larger drop in FPS when moving from High to Ultra (9.5 FPS) compared to the drop from Low to Medium (12.8 FPS), suggesting the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 204.6 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU's performance affect the results?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has a passmark multithread score of 24303 and a 3dmark single-thread score of 901, which are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at all tested resolutions.

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

A: No, the lowest average FPS recorded in the dataset is 143.5 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is still more than double the playability threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmarks place the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 in close proximity to several other processors. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER has an average score of 25530, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 5700's score. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, representing a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, which is 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, a 0.3% difference. These four processors would likely produce very similar frame rates in Inside, given their nearly identical average benchmark scores.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 79605, a 0.3% difference. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, a 0.6% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, a 1.1% difference, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, a -1.4% difference. These GPUs would likely deliver comparable frame rates in Inside, although the RTX 5090's higher percentile ranking of 92 versus all GPUs suggests it is at the top end of the performance spectrum.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 holds a rank of 586 out of 3716 tested combinations in Inside. This places it in the top 15.8% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing given the game's age and the fact that it is not particularly demanding. The high rank is primarily driven by the RTX 5090's exceptional GPU performance, which is reflected in its passmark g3d score of 39650 and its percentile rank of 92 versus all GPUs. The CPU's percentile rank of 78 versus all CPUs is also above average, but the GPU is the clear standout component in this pairing.

The data indicates that this combo is overkill for Inside, as even the most demanding settings at 4K produce frame rates that are more than twice the playability threshold. The rank of 586 suggests that there are 585 other combinations that perform better, but these would likely involve even more powerful CPUs or GPUs that are not relevant for a game of this type.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at every resolution and setting combination tested. The verdict data confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, with average FPS values ranging from 143.5 to 303.9. The best settings at each resolution are the Ultra preset, which achieves 228.9 FPS at 1080p, 204.6 FPS at 1440p, and 143.5 FPS at 4K. All of these values are well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, so users can expect a smooth experience with maximum visual quality. The data shows no scenarios where this combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates, making it a highly capable system for Inside.