Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile for Inside, a puzzle platformer that places modest demands on modern hardware. Measured data across three resolutions and four quality presets shows this pairing clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold with substantial headroom at every configuration tested. The benchmark results indicate a system that is effectively GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5800X provides ample processing power to avoid bottlenecking even at frame rates exceeding 300 FPS. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, component roles, optimal settings, and comparable alternatives based strictly on the measured results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3070 produces its highest raw frame rates. The Low preset averages 317.5 FPS, which is the single fastest result recorded across all tests. Medium settings drop performance to 289.6 FPS, while High yields 190.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, despite being the most demanding configuration, still averages 180.1 FPS. All four presets at this resolution maintain frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the slowest configuration (Ultra) delivering three times that minimum requirement.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling shows a predictable decline but remains exceptionally playable. Low settings average 274.5 FPS, Medium produces 216.4 FPS, and High delivers 135.4 FPS. Ultra at 1440p averages 127.9 FPS, which represents a 52.2 FPS drop compared to the same preset at 1080p. This resolution still never approaches the playability threshold, with every preset maintaining at least double the 60 FPS minimum.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens as the GPU works harder. Low settings average 172.8 FPS, Medium produces 138.5 FPS, and High averages 87.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K yields 79.1 FPS, which is the lowest average frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Despite this being the most demanding scenario tested, 79.1 FPS still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin, confirming that this system handles 4K Ultra with headroom to spare.

The delta between Low and Ultra presets reveals the performance cost of quality settings. At 1080p, the gap between Low (317.5 FPS) and Ultra (180.1 FPS) is 137.4 FPS. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 146.6 FPS (274.5 vs 127.9). At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 93.7 FPS (172.8 vs 79.1). Interestingly, the absolute difference is largest at 1440p, suggesting the GPU scaling is not perfectly linear across resolutions.

The frame rate drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 52.2 FPS, while the drop from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra is 48.8 FPS. These relatively similar deltas indicate consistent GPU load scaling as pixel count increases. However, the percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 29%, while the percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is 38%, showing that the GPU becomes progressively more stressed at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the RTX 3070 is the dominant performance factor in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 317.5 FPS, a frame rate that requires the GPU to process an enormous number of frames per second. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost clock, provides sufficient single-thread performance to feed the GPU at these extreme rates. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1574.5 points supports this capability.

As resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes even more critical. The 4K Ultra result of 79.1 FPS compared to 1080p Ultra at 180.1 FPS demonstrates that pixel throughput is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth must handle increasingly large frame buffers, and the 5888 shading units process more pixels per frame.

The CPU's contribution is most visible at lower resolutions and presets. The jump from 1080p Low (317.5 FPS) to 1440p Low (274.5 FPS) is a 43 FPS drop, while the jump from 1080p Ultra (180.1 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (127.9 FPS) is a 52.2 FPS drop. This pattern suggests that at Low settings, the GPU can push frames fast enough that CPU overhead becomes relatively more significant, while at Ultra settings, the GPU's pixel and shading workload dominates.

The Ryzen 7 5800X's 16 threads and 32 MB of L3 cache provide substantial parallel processing capability. Its Passmark multithread score of 27732 points places it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13500HX and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, which show performance deltas of -0.5% and +0.6% respectively. This CPU headroom means that even at 317.5 FPS, the processor is unlikely to create a bottleneck.

The RTX 3070's role expands at 4K, where the 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 165.6 GPixel/s pixel rate become the primary constraints. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 22214 points and 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate solid but not class-leading performance. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, shows a 0.7% performance delta, confirming that the 3070 sits in a well-populated performance tier.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice for maximum visual quality. The measured 180.1 FPS at Ultra settings is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay, and the 137.4 FPS headroom above the 60 FPS threshold means there is no reason to compromise on quality. Even the most demanding settings leave massive performance reserves.

For 2560x1440, Ultra remains the optimal selection. The 127.9 FPS average at Ultra settings exceeds the playability threshold by more than double. The gap between High (135.4 FPS) and Ultra (127.9 FPS) is only 7.5 FPS, making the visual upgrade to Ultra essentially free in terms of playability. This resolution benefits from the RTX 3070's 8 GB frame buffer without pushing it to its limits.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is still the best choice, but the margin tightens. The 79.1 FPS average at Ultra settings clears the 60 FPS threshold by 19.1 FPS. High settings at 4K produce 87.1 FPS, an 8 FPS improvement over Ultra, but the visual quality reduction may not justify the modest frame rate gain. The verdict data confirms that Ultra is playable at 4K, making it the recommended preset for this resolution.

Across all three resolutions, the verdictByResolution data lists Low, Medium, High, and Ultra as playable settings. This means every combination of resolution and preset tested maintains at least 60 FPS. The best settings designation for each resolution is Ultra, with average frame rates of 180.1 FPS at 1080p, 127.9 FPS at 1440p, and 79.1 FPS at 4K. The system never requires a reduction in quality to achieve playability.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside at maximum quality across every resolution tested. The verdict data explicitly confirms that all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is exceeded in every scenario, with the lowest recorded average being 79.1 FPS at 4K Ultra.

At 1080p, the system delivers 180.1 FPS at Ultra, which is three times the playability threshold. This suggests the game will run flawlessly on high refresh rate monitors, potentially exceeding 180 FPS at all times. The 1440p Ultra result of 127.9 FPS similarly supports 120 Hz displays without issue. Even at 4K Ultra, the 79.1 FPS average means users with 60 Hz 4K monitors will experience consistent, tear-free gameplay with no frame drops below the threshold.

The combination ranks 1433 out of 3716 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all CPU-GPU pairings. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking and the GPU's 61st percentile ranking suggest that this system has balanced components, with neither creating a significant bottleneck. The data indicates this is a highly capable configuration for Inside, capable of running the game at maximum settings with substantial performance headroom.

For players seeking the absolute highest frame rates, the 1080p Low preset at 317.5 FPS offers the fastest possible experience, though the visual trade-off is significant. The practical recommendation is to use Ultra settings at any resolution, since even the most demanding configuration at 4K maintains 79.1 FPS. The game's puzzle platformer nature benefits from consistent frame pacing, and the measured averages suggest this system delivers that consistency.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 5800X's nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H with a 0.1% performance delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT with a 0.6% delta, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX with a -0.5% delta. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 shows a -0.4% delta. These CPUs would deliver essentially identical frame rates in Inside, meaning any of them paired with the RTX 3070 would produce results within one percent of the measured values.

The RTX 3070's nearest GPU rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with a 0.7% performance delta, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 with a 1% delta, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M with a 1.1% delta. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c shows a -1.5% delta. Substituting any of these GPUs for the RTX 3070 would yield frame rates within approximately 1.5% of the measured results, meaning all would maintain playability at 4K Ultra.

A system using the Intel Core i5-13500HX instead of the Ryzen 7 5800X would perform nearly identically, with the benchmark delta suggesting a 0.5% difference. Similarly, swapping the RTX 3070 for an RX 7600 XT would produce results approximately 0.7% different. These alternatives provide a useful reference for users comparing pre-built systems or considering upgrades from similar hardware.

The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 and Tesla K40c are less common consumer options, but their benchmark scores place them in the same performance tier. The GTX 690 and HD 7970M are older architectures that nonetheless achieve comparable average scores in synthetic benchmarks, though their driver support and feature sets differ significantly from the RTX 3070.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows 79.1 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 4K maintain at least 79.1 FPS.

*Q: What is the highest frame rate this PC can achieve in Inside?*

A: The highest recorded average is 317.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The fastest Ultra preset result is 180.1 FPS at 1080p.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 or the Ryzen 7 5800X more important for this game?

A: The GPU dominates performance at higher resolutions, as shown by the 52.2 FPS drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra and the 48.8 FPS drop from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra. The CPU provides sufficient headroom even at 317.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to the RX 7600 XT in this context?

A: The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score 0.7% lower than the RTX 3070. This means frame rates in Inside would be nearly identical, with a difference of less than one percent.

Q: What settings should be used for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings are recommended at 2560x1440, delivering 127.9 FPS. The difference between High (135.4 FPS) and Ultra (127.9 FPS) is only 7.5 FPS, making Ultra the best choice for visual quality.

*Q: Does this system ever drop below 60 FPS in Inside?*

A: No. The lowest average frame rate recorded across all resolutions and presets is 79.1 FPS at 4K Ultra. Every configuration tested maintains at least 79.1 FPS on average, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.