Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a decisive performance margin for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. Across all tested resolutions, the pair maintains average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, even at the highest Ultra preset. The data indicates a system with substantial headroom, where the GPU's capabilities scale effectively from 1080p to 4K, making it a robust choice for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest graphical preset that keeps the average frame rate at or above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is playable, with an average of 64 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: At 1440p, how much faster is the Low preset compared to the Ultra preset?

A: The Low preset averages 213 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 101 FPS. This represents a performance gap of 112 FPS, or roughly 111% higher frame rate at Low settings.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is 201 FPS, with an average of 237 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5050's performance in this game place it closer to its nearest rivals or further away?

A: The RTX 5050's average benchmark score is 21035. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, scores 21153, a delta of -0.6%. This indicates the RTX 5050's performance is within 1% of this rival, showing a very tight grouping.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700X's single-core performance compare to its multi-core performance in synthetic tests?

A: In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 2211 in single-core and 20485 in multi-core. This shows a nearly 10x scaling from single to multi-threaded workloads, reflecting its 8-core, 16-thread design.

Q: What is the average frame rate for the High preset at 4K, and is it above the playable threshold?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 67 FPS. This is 7 FPS above the playable threshold of 60 FPS, confirming it is a playable configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 2247 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the upper portion of the database, roughly in the 60th percentile of all configurations. The ranking reflects that this is a capable pairing, but not an extreme top-tier one, given the game's age and relatively modest demands.

The CPU's individual percentile is notably high at 86, meaning it outperforms 86% of all tested CPUs. The GPU's percentile is lower at 66, indicating it is a more mid-range performer relative to the full spectrum of graphics cards. This dynamic suggests that the system's ranking is more constrained by the GPU than the CPU. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as 20485 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 37161 in Passmark multithread, are strong, but the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 17326 is more modest. This relative imbalance is a key factor in the combo's overall position.

Best Settings per Resolution

For a stable 60 FPS experience, the data reveals that the system can handle the maximum preset at every resolution. The "best settings" are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving an average of 64 FPS. This is a slim margin, only 4 FPS above the threshold, but it is sufficient for playability.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The Ultra preset is again the best, with a comfortable average of 101 FPS. This provides a significant buffer over the 60 FPS minimum.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The Ultra preset delivers an average of 141 FPS, offering the highest fidelity with a frame rate more than double the playable threshold.

In all cases, the system can run the game at its highest visual quality without dropping below the target frame rate. The data shows no need to compromise on settings for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on synthetic benchmarks, the hardware in this combo sits near several other components. The CPU's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-14901E, with an average score of 37911 versus the Ryzen 7 9700X's 37943, a delta of just 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is also close at 37904 (0.1% delta). These processors would likely yield near-identical in-game performance for Inside.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, which scores 21153 compared to the RTX 5050's 21035, a delta of -0.6%. The AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237, -1% delta) and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379, -1.6% delta) are also within a 2% performance window. Systems using these GPUs would be expected to produce very similar frame rates in this game.

The data suggests that the RTX 5050's performance is closely matched by these alternatives, meaning a system with an RX Vega M GL would provide a nearly identical experience. This is valuable for understanding how the combo behaves relative to other potential builds.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show that Inside is not a demanding title, and the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has ample headroom. The average FPS at Low settings jumps from 296 at 1080p to 213 at 1440p and 134 at 4K. This steep decline with resolution indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

The CPU's influence is more visible at lower resolutions where frame rates are exceptionally high. For instance, the 296 FPS average at 1080p Low suggests that the Ryzen 7 9700X is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach near-300 FPS. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is 155 FPS (296 vs 141), which is a much larger difference than the 70 FPS gap at 4K (134 vs 64). This pattern implies that at lower resolutions, the CPU's performance still matters to push frame rates to their absolute maximum, while at higher resolutions, the GPU's raw throughput takes over as the limiting factor.

The data set includes min/max values only for the Medium preset, which shows a tighter frame time distribution at lower resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 201-272 FPS, while at 4K Medium it is 91-123 FPS. This tighter range at lower resolutions further indicates that the system is less likely to experience frame rate hitches when it is not GPU-bound.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside with excellent performance. The verdict by resolution is unequivocal: every resolution and every preset tested maintains an average frame rate above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The system clears the bar with ease.

• 3840x2160: Playable at all settings, with Ultra averaging 64 FPS. For a more stable margin, High offers 67 FPS and Medium provides 107 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Absolutely playable at all settings, with Ultra averaging 101 FPS and Low reaching 213 FPS.
• 1920x1080: Exceptionally playable at all settings, with Ultra averaging 141 FPS and Low reaching 296 FPS.

The data confirms that users can select the highest graphical preset at any resolution without concern for performance degradation below the playable limit. The only consideration is that at 4K Ultra, the 64 FPS average leaves a small 4 FPS headroom, so users who prefer a larger buffer might choose High or Medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for each resolution and settings combination tested.

3840x2160 (4K)

• High: Average 67 FPS.
• Low: Average 134 FPS.
• Medium: Average 107 FPS, minimum 91 FPS, maximum 123 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 64 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• High: Average 106 FPS.
• Low: Average 213 FPS.
• Medium: Average 170 FPS, minimum 145 FPS, maximum 196 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 101 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• High: Average 148 FPS.
• Low: Average 296 FPS.
• Medium: Average 237 FPS, minimum 201 FPS, maximum 272 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 141 FPS.

The min/max data is only provided for the Medium preset, which shows that even the lowest recorded frame times are consistently above the 60 FPS threshold. The largest minimum FPS recorded is 201 at 1080p, while the lowest minimum is 91 at 4K. This indicates a stable experience across all tested configurations, with no instances of frame rates dropping below playable levels.