Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an extreme overmatch for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer that is far more dependent on the GPU than the CPU at higher resolutions. Benchmark data shows this combination delivers triple-digit frame rates across every resolution and preset tested, with the RTX 4090 providing overwhelming headroom. The data confirms that this system does not merely run the game; it obliterates the 60 FPS playability threshold at all settings, making it a top-tier performer in the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 4K (3840x2160) for this PC?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the Ultra preset is fully playable at 4K, achieving an average frame rate of 137.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor. At 1080p, the system reaches an average of 309.2 FPS on Low settings and 236.1 FPS on Ultra, indicating the GPU is still the primary driver of performance, with the Ryzen 7 5700X providing ample support.

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

A: At the Ultra preset, the average frame rate drops from 236.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 137.7 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a significant performance decrease of roughly 42%, highlighting the increased GPU load at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's performance here comparable to other GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 4090 has a percentile rank of 88 among all GPUs, but its nearest rivals in the database, such as the Intel Arc Pro A60 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, show a deltaPct of 0% and 0.3%, respectively, indicating that the database's average benchmark scores for these cards are nearly identical.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate scales from 276.2 FPS on Low settings to 209.4 FPS on Ultra settings. This shows a performance cost of approximately 67 FPS for the visual fidelity increase provided by the Ultra preset.

Q: Can this PC maintain 60 FPS at all times?

A: The measured data shows average FPS values, not minimums, but every single average across all resolutions and presets is above 137 FPS. The lowest average recorded is 137.7 FPS at 4K Ultra, leaving a massive 77 FPS buffer above the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 when running Inside. The game is heavily GPU-bound, with performance scaling directly with resolution and preset changes. At 1080p, the system is likely operating near the CPU's frame delivery limit, but the GPU still has significant headroom. For instance, at 1920x1080, the average frame rate moves from 309.2 FPS on Low to 235.5 FPS on High, a drop of 73.7 FPS, which is directly attributable to the increased GPU workload.

As resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes even more dominant. Moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at the Ultra preset, the average frame rate falls from 236.1 FPS to 137.7 FPS. This 98.4 FPS decrease is a direct result of the RTX 4090 having to render significantly more pixels, demonstrating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides sufficient computational power to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rates remain exceptionally high even at 1080p, where CPU overhead is typically more impactful.

The scaling between presets further confirms this. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 100.7 FPS (238.4 FPS vs. 137.7 FPS). This substantial gap indicates that the GPU has enough performance headroom to absorb the extra shader and texture work required by higher presets without the CPU becoming a limiting factor. In essence, the CPU provides a stable foundation, while the RTX 4090's raw compute power dictates the final frame rate, especially as the resolution climbs.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured data reveals that this combination has no trouble maintaining high frame rates, so the "best" settings are those that offer the highest visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 137.7 FPS. This is the optimal choice for 4K, as it provides maximum visual fidelity with a frame rate that is more than double the playability threshold.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): At this resolution, the Ultra preset is also the best option, achieving an average of 209.4 FPS. The GPU has ample headroom to run the game at its highest settings while still providing a very high refresh rate experience.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The Ultra preset is the recommended choice here as well, with an average frame rate of 236.1 FPS. This setting will easily max out any high-refresh-rate 1080p monitor.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Inside? Absolutely, and it does so with extraordinary ease. The verdict data is unambiguous: the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves playable status at every resolution and preset tested. The `verdictByResolution` data confirms that Ultra settings are not just playable but the recommended choice at all three resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the system averages 137.7 FPS on Ultra, providing a flawless 4K experience. At 2560x1440, the average jumps to 209.4 FPS on Ultra, and at 1920x1080, it reaches 236.1 FPS. In every scenario, the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a massive margin. This PC is not merely capable of running the game; it is powerful enough to run it at maximum settings with frame rates that are suitable for the smoothest displays available. The only limitation is the refresh rate of the user's monitor, not the hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for this hardware combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :------ |

| 3840x2160 | High | 147.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 238.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 219.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 137.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 212.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 276.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 255.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 209.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 235.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 309.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 283.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 236.1 |

The data shows a consistent pattern: performance scales inversely with resolution and preset quality. The lowest recorded average frame rate is 137.7 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the highest is 309.2 FPS at 1080p Low. There are no `minFps` or `maxFps` values provided in the data, so the analysis is based solely on average performance. The consistency of the averages, however, suggests a stable experience across all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 holds a rank of 506 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 13.6% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing. This high rank is primarily driven by the RTX 4090's exceptional performance, which allows the system to achieve frame rates that far exceed the requirements of this game.

The individual components also have strong standings. The Ryzen 7 5700X has a percentile rank of 79 among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 27578 is identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600K, with a deltaPct of 0%. The RTX 4090, despite being an end-of-life product, holds a percentile rank of 88 among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 60347 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, with the Intel Arc Pro A60 showing a 0% deltaPct. This indicates that while the RTX 4090 is a top-tier part, the database's average scores for its closest competitors are very similar, suggesting that the high in-game rank comes from the synergy of this specific pairing and the game's low system requirements.