Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a decisive, high-refresh-rate experience in Inside across every resolution and preset tested. At 4K Ultra, the system still produces 73.3 FPS, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold, while at 1080p Low it reaches 354.4 FPS, indicating the game is far more demanding on raw GPU throughput than on the CPU's considerable multi-threaded capabilities. The data confirms this is a pairing with substantial headroom, making it suitable not just for standard play but for high-refresh monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Benchmark results are available for three resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—each tested at four quality presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. All figures represent average FPS, as min and max values were not recorded in the dataset.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5060 produces exceptional frame rates. The Low preset yields an average of 354.4 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 283.4 FPS, a 20% reduction. The High preset delivers 178.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces 169.9 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is relatively small at 8.7 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very high but scales predictably with the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 254 FPS, which is 28% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 204.4 FPS, and High averages 126.8 FPS. The Ultra preset produces 118.8 FPS. Notably, the difference between Low and Medium at 1440p is 49.6 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is only 8 FPS, again indicating that the Ultra preset's additional demands are modest.

At 3840x2160, the system still maintains playable frame rates at all settings. The Low preset averages 159.1 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the 254 FPS seen at 1440p Low. Medium averages 126.2 FPS. The High preset averages 82.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 73.3 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is significant: at Ultra, the frame rate drops from 118.8 FPS to 73.3 FPS, a 38% reduction. This indicates that 4K resolution places a heavy load on the GPU, yet the RTX 5060 still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

The data shows a consistent pattern: frame rates scale inversely with resolution and preset quality. The largest performance deltas occur when moving from Low to Medium and from 1440p to 4K, while the High-to-Ultra transition is consistently the smallest performance hit.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data clearly indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver for Inside, particularly at higher resolutions. The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, is a high-end 8-core, 16-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz and a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 23230. However, its influence on this game's frame rates appears secondary to the graphics card.

Evidence for this lies in the resolution scaling. When moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings, the frame rate drops by approximately 28-30% (e.g., from 354.4 FPS to 254 FPS at Low). Moving from 1440p to 4K at the same settings results in a further drop of 37-42% (e.g., from 254 FPS to 159.1 FPS at Low). This scaling is classic GPU-bound behavior, where the workload increases linearly with pixel count and the CPU is not the limiting factor.

At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, ranging from 169.9 FPS to 354.4 FPS. Even at these high rates, the data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck. If the CPU were limiting performance, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions at the same preset, since the CPU's workload (physics, game logic, draw calls) remains relatively constant. Instead, we see a clear and consistent drop in FPS as resolution increases, confirming that the GPU is the constraining component.

The CPU's role is to ensure the GPU is fed with enough data to maintain these high frame rates. With a PassMark multithread score of 40009 and a single-thread score of 4430, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D provides ample processing power to avoid introducing a CPU-side ceiling, even at the 354.4 FPS peak seen at 1080p Low. In this specific title, the data shows that the RTX 5060's performance envelope is the deciding factor for the final frame rate.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with all settings maxed out?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset is 73.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 2560x1440 for the highest visual quality while maintaining high FPS?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 118.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest image quality.

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

A: The average FPS drops from 178.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 82.2 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 54% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 5060 in this game?

A: The data suggests no. The frame rates scale significantly with resolution, which indicates a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's high multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 score of 23230) is sufficient to support the frame rates observed.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1920x1080?

A: The difference is 184.5 FPS. The Low preset averages 354.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 169.9 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5060 maintain 60 FPS at every setting combination tested?

A: Yes. Across all resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and all presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the average FPS never falls below 73.3 FPS.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC configuration can run Inside with complete authority. According to the verdict by resolution, all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are considered playable at every resolution tested.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves a playable status with all presets. The best settings for this resolution are Ultra, which produce an average of 73.3 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 13.3 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally strong. The Ultra preset is recommended, delivering an average of 118.8 FPS. This provides a substantial margin above the playability threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 169.9 FPS. This is a high-performance result that would fully utilize a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor, and even a 240Hz display would see near-maximum frame delivery.

The system ranks 1528 out of 3716 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 41% of configurations. Given the game's age and the hardware's power, this rank reflects the considerable headroom available. The RTX 5060, with a PassMark G3D score of 20891, is more than adequate for the task, and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D ensures no CPU-related frame drops. In summary, the user can expect a flawless, high-frame-rate experience at any resolution and preset combination.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all from AMD. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average score of 39603, which is 0.4% lower than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's average of 39768. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39485, 0.7% lower. Finally, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081, which is 0.8% higher. These four processors are all within a 1.5% performance band of the 9800X3D, meaning users with any of these CPUs would see nearly identical frame rates in Inside.

For the GPU, the closest rivals include both discrete and integrated graphics. The AMD Radeon 860M has an average score of 26401, which is 0.3% higher than the RTX 5060's average of 26331. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, which is 0.8% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% lower. These GPUs are all within a 2% performance delta of the RTX 5060, suggesting that a system with any of these cards would produce similar frame rates in this game, all else being equal.

Best Settings per Resolution

The objective is to find the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Based on the measured data, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that meets this criterion at all resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, yielding an average of 73.3 FPS. This is the maximum visual quality available and it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, yielding an average of 118.8 FPS. This provides a high level of visual fidelity with a frame rate high enough for smooth, responsive gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, yielding an average of 169.9 FPS. This configuration maximizes image quality while delivering frame rates that are suitable for the fastest gaming monitors.

In all cases, the data indicates that there is no need to compromise on settings to achieve a playable experience. The Ultra preset is the optimal choice for image quality, and the system's performance is sufficient to handle it without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.