Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a performance profile for Inside that is overwhelmingly sufficient for smooth gameplay, with headroom across all tested resolutions. The measured data shows this combination never dips below the 60 FPS playability threshold, even under maximum graphical load. At 4K, the combo averages 85 FPS on High settings and 81 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the game’s art style and rendering demands are well within the GPU’s capabilities. The benchmark results consistently place this system in a position where the limiting factor is rarely the hardware, but rather the game’s own frame rate ceiling, particularly at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p): At this resolution, the CPU and GPU combination produces exceptionally high frame rates that far exceed standard display refresh rates. The Low preset yields an average of 317 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 293 FPS with a minimum of 249 FPS and a maximum of 337 FPS. High settings average 189 FPS, and the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, still maintains an average of 180 FPS. The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is largely unconstrained, with the Ultra preset’s average still being triple the 60 FPS baseline.

2560x1440 (1440p): Stepping up to 1440p introduces a moderate load increase, yet the performance remains remarkably high. The Low preset averages 272 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 217 FPS with a minimum of 185 FPS and a maximum of 250 FPS. High settings deliver an average of 136 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most graphically intensive, still achieves a robust average of 129 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance reduction of roughly 28% to 29% across the High and Ultra presets, but the absolute values remain far above the playable threshold.

3840x2160 (4K): At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary workload handler, and the performance reflects this increased demand. The Low preset averages 171 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 136 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS. High settings average 85 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 81 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in a significant frame rate drop—approximately 37% for High and 37% for Ultra—but the final numbers are still comfortably above 60 FPS. The minimum recorded FPS at 4K Medium is 116, which indicates that even transient frame time spikes do not threaten smoothness.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in workload distribution as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (189 FPS on High, 180 FPS on Ultra) that the CPU’s role in feeding the GPU becomes more prominent, though the Ryzen 9 5900X’s 12-core, 24-thread architecture is more than capable of handling the game’s logic. The scaling between 1080p and 1440p shows a 28% decrease in average FPS on High settings, which suggests the GPU is starting to take on more work, but the CPU still has ample headroom.

At 1440p, the GPU’s influence grows, yet the system maintains a balanced performance profile. The jump from 1440p to 4K produces a 37% reduction in average FPS for both High and Ultra presets, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering. The RTX 3070’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the texture and shading demands at 4K, as evidenced by the 81 FPS Ultra average. The CPU’s performance, measured by its 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, is not a bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rates are consistently high even at 4K where GPU load is maximized.

The data shows that the game’s Low preset is heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions, with 317 FPS at 1080p, but the GPU still manages the workload efficiently. At 4K Low, the average drops to 171 FPS, indicating that even at the lowest settings, the GPU’s fill rate and shading units are engaged. The overall pattern is that the RTX 3070 is the primary determinant of performance at 1440p and 4K, while the Ryzen 9 5900X provides a stable foundation that never limits the frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving an average of 180 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and it still delivers performance that is three times the 60 FPS threshold, making it the optimal balance of visual fidelity and frame rate.

2560x1440: The Ultra preset again provides the best visual experience, with an average of 129 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target and leaves significant headroom for any potential frame rate dips, though the data shows no such dips occur.

3840x2160: At 4K, the Ultra preset remains the best option, with an average of 81 FPS. This is the only resolution where the frame rate drops below the 100 FPS mark, but it still clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a healthy margin. The verdict data confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at this resolution.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 81 FPS on the Ultra preset at 3840x2160, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdictByResolution field lists Ultra as the best settings at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average is 317 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The Medium preset at the same resolution averages 293 FPS, with a maximum of 337 FPS.

Q: Is there any resolution where the system fails to maintain 60 FPS?

A: No. Every tested resolution and preset combination—from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra—maintains an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The lowest average recorded is 81 FPS at 3840x2160 on Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT and 1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690. It trails the NVIDIA Tesla K40c by 1.5%.

*Q: What is the system’s overall ranking among tested combos for Inside?*

A: The combination ranks 1437 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the 61st percentile for GPUs and 87th percentile for CPUs.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU have more headroom at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that both components have significant headroom, but the CPU’s 24 threads are largely underutilized. The GPU is the more likely bottleneck, but it still delivers 180 FPS on Ultra, indicating neither component is stressed.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination holds the 1437th position out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the system in the upper half of all configurations, with a ranking percentile that reflects the CPU’s strong 87th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU’s 61st percentile among all GPUs. The ranking indicates that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it outperforms the majority of tested systems for this specific game. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 41376 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, with the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scoring 41263 (0.3% lower) and the Intel Core i7-14650HX scoring 41576 (0.5% higher). The GPU’s average score of 17208 is similarly competitive, with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT just 0.7% behind. The system’s rank is a reflection of this balanced performance, where the CPU contributes strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities, and the GPU provides sufficient rasterization power for the game’s 2.5D side-scrolling visuals.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Inside at all tested resolutions and presets with frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 180 FPS, providing a buttery-smooth experience that is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 129 FPS, which is still well above the threshold and offers a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 81 FPS, which is the only configuration that approaches the playability limit, but it still clears it by 21 FPS. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution, with Ultra being the best settings for each. The system’s performance is so robust that users can prioritize visual quality without any concern for frame rate drops, making it an excellent choice for playing Inside at maximum fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within a 0.5% performance delta of the Ryzen 9 5900X’s average benchmark score. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and Intel Core Ultra 7 356H are 0.3% and 0.4% faster, respectively, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is 0.4% faster. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is 0.5% slower. Users with any of these CPUs would see virtually identical performance in Inside, as the game is not heavily dependent on multi-threaded CPU performance at the frame rates measured.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the closest competitor, with a score 0.7% lower than the RTX 3070. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M are 1% and 1.1% lower, respectively, while the NVIDIA Tesla K40c is 1.5% higher. The RTX 3070’s performance in Inside would be mirrored by the RX 7600 XT, making it a viable alternative for users who prefer AMD hardware. The GTX 690, despite its age, would also produce similar frame rates, though it lacks the modern feature set of the RTX 3070. The Tesla K40c, a compute-focused card, would perform slightly better in synthetic benchmarks but is not a practical gaming alternative due to its workstation-oriented design.