Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The benchmark data shows this system is not merely capable of running the game, but overwhelmingly dominates every tested configuration. At 4K resolution, the average frame rate exceeds 140 FPS even at the highest preset, indicating a massive performance headroom that allows for maximum visual fidelity without compromise. The measured data suggests that the game's modest graphical demands are trivially handled by this high-end hardware pairing, making it an ideal match for players seeking flawless execution of this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination is remarkably consistent across all tested resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate ranges from 140 FPS at Ultra settings to 293 FPS at Low settings. The Medium preset at 4K delivers an average of 235 FPS, with a minimum of 200 FPS and a maximum of 270 FPS, while the High preset achieves 147 FPS. The Ultra preset shows an average of 140 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum values in the data. These results indicate that even at the highest resolution, the system maintains frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the gap between Low and Ultra presets being a substantial 153 FPS.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the performance scales upwards considerably. The Low preset produces an average of 388 FPS, while the Medium preset reaches 358 FPS with a minimum of 304 FPS and a maximum of 412 FPS. The High preset averages 234 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 222 FPS. The difference between the most demanding Ultra preset and the least demanding Low preset at this resolution is 166 FPS, showing that the game's settings have a clear impact on performance, but even the most demanding setting remains far above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its maximum performance headroom. The Low preset achieves an average of 433 FPS, the Medium preset averages 399 FPS with a minimum of 339 FPS and a maximum of 459 FPS, the High preset reaches 325 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 309 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1080p is substantial, with the Ultra preset improving from 140 FPS to 309 FPS, a 169 FPS increase. The data also reveals that the gap between the Ultra and Low presets narrows at lower resolutions, with a difference of 124 FPS at 1080p compared to 153 FPS at 4K.

The complete FPS table reveals a consistent pattern: at every resolution and preset combination, the average frame rate is at least 140 FPS. The lowest recorded average across all tested configurations is the 4K Ultra preset at 140 FPS, which is still more than double the playable threshold. The highest recorded average is the 1080p Low preset at 433 FPS, demonstrating the system's ability to push extreme frame rates when settings are lowered. The minimum FPS values, where provided, are all above 200 FPS, indicating stable performance without significant drops.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data provides clear guidance on the best settings for each resolution. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 140 FPS. This means the system can run the game at maximum visual quality without any concern for performance. The data shows that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 4K, with even the most demanding setting delivering more than twice the required frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice, with an average of 222 FPS. This is a 82 FPS improvement over the 4K Ultra average, showing the benefit of lowering the resolution. The 1440p resolution also sees all four presets as playable, with the Low preset achieving 388 FPS and the Medium preset at 358 FPS. The performance headroom at this resolution is even more pronounced, with the Ultra preset still delivering a frame rate that is 162 FPS above the playable threshold.

The 1920x1080 resolution similarly has the Ultra preset as the best option, with an average of 309 FPS. This is the highest average frame rate for the Ultra preset across all resolutions, demonstrating that the CPU and GPU combination scales well with lower resolution loads. All presets at 1080p are playable, with the Ultra preset delivering a frame rate well above the playable threshold. The fact that the Ultra preset is the recommended setting at every resolution indicates that the hardware is never a bottleneck, even at the highest visual quality settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data reveals the role of the CPU and GPU in this game's performance. The scaling between resolutions shows that the GPU is the primary performance driver, as the frame rate increases significantly from 4K to 1080p. For example, the Ultra preset averages 140 FPS at 3840x2160, 222 FPS at 2560x1440, and 309 FPS at 1920x1080. This progression of frame rate increases with decreasing resolution is a clear indicator of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, with its Zen 5 architecture and 96 MB of shared L3 cache, is providing a strong foundation, but the data shows the GPU's workload is the limiting factor as resolution rises.

However, the CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the effect of preset changes. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 293 FPS versus 140 FPS, a 2.1x change. At 1080p, the same comparison shows 433 FPS versus 309 FPS, a 1.4x change. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU can more easily keep up with the game's logic, allowing the GPU to run at higher frame rates. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D's high single-core performance, indicated by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2228, ensures that the game's CPU-side tasks are handled with minimal bottlenecking.

The data indicates that neither component is a bottleneck for this game. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, are more than enough for a puzzle platformer's typically moderate CPU demands. The RTX 4090, with its 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is also overkill for the graphical requirements. The result is a system that can run the game at extremely high frame rates, with the GPU being the primary scaling factor when resolution changes. The CPU's role is to provide a strong foundation, which it does, as shown by the 92nd percentile vs all CPUs and the high single-thread performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate at 4K Ultra settings is 140 FPS, with no recorded minimum or maximum values.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the system achieve its highest frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate is 433 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the game playable at 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the average frame rate at 4K Ultra is 140 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset averages 388 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 222 FPS, a difference of 166 FPS in favor of Low settings.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values recorded at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 has a minimum of 339 FPS and a maximum of 459 FPS, with an average of 388 FPS.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset compare to the 1080p Ultra preset?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 140 FPS, while the 1080p Ultra preset averages 309 FPS, showing a 169 FPS improvement when lowering the resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with exceptional ease. The verdict data confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution tested, from 3840x2160 down to 1920x1080. The best settings for each resolution is the Ultra preset, which delivers an average of 140 FPS at 4K, 222 FPS at 1440p, and 309 FPS at 1080p. Every single measured configuration clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, with the lowest average frame rate being the 4K Ultra at 140 FPS. The system is not just capable of running the game, but it does so with a massive performance buffer, making it an ideal match for this title. The data strongly indicates that you can turn every setting to maximum and enjoy a fluid experience at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 33rd out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the top percentile of all configurations, showcasing its high level of performance. The rank indicates that while there are 32 other combinations that perform even better, this setup is still in the upper echelon of tested systems. The ranking is a reflection of the combined strength of the CPU and GPU, with the RTX 4090's high-end performance and the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's strong single-thread capabilities contributing to its high position. The data shows that this configuration is highly optimized for the game, as only a small percentage of tested combos outpace it.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide insight into what other hardware combinations would behave similarly. For the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the nearest rival is the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, with an average score of 58323, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Xeon w5-2545 is 0.2% higher, the Intel Core i9-14900 is 0.5% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is 0.7% lower. These delta percentages are extremely small, meaning that these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in this game.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, the nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60, with a delta Pct of 0.0%, indicating equivalent performance. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is 0.3% faster, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% slower and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% slower. These small differences in average benchmark scores suggest that systems with these GPUs and CPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Inside. A user with a system containing any of these rival components could expect to see performance that is close to the measured data, with no significant drop or gain in frame rates.