Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers overwhelming performance in Inside, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold by a massive margin at every resolution and preset combination measured. The data shows this system is not merely capable; it is excessively powerful for this puzzle platformer, with even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K producing an average of 153 FPS, which is more than double the playability standard.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system demonstrates a vast performance ceiling. With the High preset, the average FPS is 160. Dropping to Low settings yields an average of 294 FPS, while Medium produces 256 FPS with a minimum of 218 and a maximum of 295 FPS. At the Ultra preset, the system still maintains a robust 153 FPS average, indicating that the GPU is not yet the primary constraint at this resolution.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale up significantly. The High preset achieves an average of 255 FPS. Low settings provide 343 FPS, and Medium comes in at 317 FPS, with a minimum of 269 and a maximum of 364 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers a 243 FPS average, showcasing the system's ability to handle high refresh rate gaming at this popular resolution.

At 1920x1080, the performance is nearly CPU-bound, as the frame rates reach exceptionally high levels. The High preset records an average of 294 FPS. Low settings climb to 383 FPS, while Medium settles at 353 FPS, with a minimum of 300 and a maximum of 406 FPS. The Ultra preset yields a 290 FPS average, which is a marginal 4 FPS reduction from the High preset, indicating diminishing returns in performance scaling at these elevated frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the difference between the Low and High presets is only 89 FPS (from 383 to 294), while the gap between Medium and Ultra is just 63 FPS (from 353 to 290). This compression of frame rates at 1080p, regardless of settings, suggests that the processor is becoming a more significant factor in determining overall performance. The CPU's 3DMark scores, including 8,859 for 16 threads and 1,090 for single thread, indicate it is a strong performer, but at such high frame rates, its limits are being approached.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the data shows a larger performance spread across presets. The difference between Low and Ultra is 100 FPS (343 vs 243), which is a greater delta than at 1080p. This widening indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is beginning to take on a more substantial role, as the pixel workload increases and the GPU becomes a more active participant in determining the final frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes the dominant factor. The performance difference between Low and Ultra presets expands to 141 FPS (294 vs 153), the largest margin of any resolution. This scaling shows that the RTX 5090 D's architecture is the primary limiter at 4K, which is typical for a modern GPU when tasked with rendering four times the number of pixels as 1080p. The CPU, while still powerful, has plenty of headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The data from nearestRivals provides context for how other components would behave in this system. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35,909, which places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 with an average score of 35,802, a difference of only 0.3%. This indicates that these two processors would deliver nearly identical performance in this game. The Intel Core 7 250H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 are also within 0.5% of the 7700X, meaning a system with any of these CPUs would produce essentially the same frame rates.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77,712, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, has a score of 76,904, which is 1.1% higher. This means the RX 6650M XT would perform nearly identically to the RTX 5090 D in Inside, despite being a different piece of hardware. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% slower, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants are 2.1% and 2.4% slower, respectively. All of these alternatives would produce a very similar gaming experience, with differences of only a few frames per second.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside flawlessly. The benchmark data shows that the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D provides a playable experience at every resolution tested. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are considered playable, as they all exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

The system's performance is so far beyond the playable threshold that it achieves a rank of 73 out of 3,716 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the top 2% of all systems evaluated. This high rank confirms that the hardware is exceptionally well-suited for the title, and users can expect a smooth experience with no compromise on visual fidelity. The data indicates that this PC is not just capable of running the game; it is overqualified to do so, providing headroom for future titles that may be more demanding.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players seeking maximum visual quality while maintaining a minimum of 60 FPS, the data points to the Ultra preset as the optimal choice at all resolutions. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset provides an average of 153 FPS, which is 93 FPS above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 243 FPS, which is 183 FPS above the threshold. Finally, at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches a 290 FPS average, which is 230 FPS above the threshold.

Since the Ultra preset is the most demanding and it still allows for an average FPS that is far beyond the playable limit, there is no reason to lower the settings for performance reasons. The data shows that the system is so powerful that even at the highest settings, it is only using a fraction of its potential. Therefore, the best settings per resolution are the Ultra preset for all three resolutions, with the exact average frame rates of 153 at 4K, 243 at 1440p, and 290 at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The benchmark shows an average FPS of 153 at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset.

Q: Will this system drop below 60 FPS at any setting?

A: The minimum FPS recorded across all tested settings was 218 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. All presets at all resolutions stay far above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The difference between Low and Ultra presets at 2560x1440 is 100 FPS (343 vs 243), showing the GPU is becoming a more significant factor as pixel workload increases.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rival in this game?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT is the closest competitor, with a benchmark score that is 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D, so performance would be nearly identical.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1080p monitor?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 is fully playable, with an average frame rate of 290 FPS, making it the best choice for all monitors.

*Q: Is this system in the top percentile for running Inside?*

A: Yes, the system ranks 73rd out of 1,716 tested combinations, placing it in the top percentile of all hardware configurations for this game.