Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a benchmark performance that is decisively above the playable threshold for Inside, with the data showing that this pairing ranks in the 60th percentile of tested configurations, sitting at 2247 out of 3716 combos. The measured results indicate that this system is not merely capable but offers substantial headroom, with average frame rates that comfortably exceed 60 FPS across all tested resolutions and presets, peaking at nearly 300 FPS at lower settings at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2247 out of 3716 tested configurations places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems benchmarked for Inside. This percentile position is primarily driven by the graphics card's performance class, with the RTX 5050 holding a percentileVsAllGpus score of 66, while the CPU sits higher at the 87th percentile for all processors. The data suggests that the system's overall standing in this game is constrained by the GPU, which is the expected dynamic for a puzzle platformer that is not particularly demanding on processor resources.

The RTX 5050's average benchmark score of 21035 is remarkably close to its nearest rivals, with deltas of only -0.6% to 1.6% against comparable hardware. This indicates that the GPU is well-positioned within its performance tier. The Ryzen 9 5900X, with an average benchmark score of 41376, is similarly closely matched to its rivals, showing deltas of just 0.3% to 0.4% against the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, and a -0.5% delta against the Intel Core i7-14650HX. The combination's rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a significant bottleneck, allowing the system to perform predictably across the board.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Inside, the benchmark data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU is the primary determinant of performance, but the CPU's influence becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 4K, the scaling from Low to Ultra settings shows a drop from 134 FPS to 64 FPS, a reduction of approximately 52%. This significant scaling indicates that the graphics card is heavily loaded, and the frame rate is almost entirely dictated by GPU compute and fill rate capabilities.

At 1440p, the same settings progression shows a drop from 213 FPS at Low to 101 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of roughly 53%. This near-identical scaling percentage suggests that the GPU remains the limiting factor even as resolution decreases. However, at 1080p, the pattern shifts slightly: the Low setting produces 296 FPS, which drops to 141 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of about 52%. The absolute numbers are higher across the board, indicating that the CPU is now capable of feeding the GPU more effectively, but the proportional scaling remains consistent.

The data shows that the CPU's role becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and lower settings, where the frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 296 FPS, which is likely approaching the point where the Ryzen 9 5900X's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 941, begins to matter. The CPU's high multi-threaded capabilities, shown by its cinebench_r23_multicore score of 16262, are less relevant for this title, as Inside is not a heavily threaded game. The GPU, with its fp32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS, handles the rendering workload efficiently, allowing the CPU to remain largely underutilized.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at maximum settings?*

A: Yes, the benchmark data shows that at Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 64 FPS at 4K, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 141 FPS at 1080p. All of these values exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo can achieve?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 296 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates substantial headroom well beyond the playable threshold.

Q: How does the performance scale between 1440p and 4K?

A: At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 170 FPS at 1440p to 107 FPS at 4K, a reduction of approximately 37%. This shows a significant scaling penalty for the higher resolution, but performance remains well above playable levels.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The proportional frame rate scaling between Low and Ultra settings is nearly identical across all resolutions, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU's high percentile ranking (87) relative to the GPU's (66) supports this conclusion.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate observed at playable settings?

A: The lowest minimum frame rate recorded is 91 FPS, observed at 4K resolution with Medium settings. This is still well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating smooth performance even in demanding scenes.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame times at high settings?

A: The data shows minimal variance at the settings where min/max values are provided. At 4K Medium, the range is 91 to 123 FPS, a spread of 32 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the range is 201 to 272 FPS, a spread of 71 FPS. The larger absolute spread at higher frame rates is normal and does not indicate instability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 9 5900X's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (deltaPct 0.3%), Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (deltaPct 0.4%), AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (deltaPct 0.4%), and Intel Core i7-14650HX (deltaPct -0.5%). These CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game does not heavily tax the processor.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (deltaPct -0.6%), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (deltaPct -1%), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (deltaPct 1.6%), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (deltaPct -1.6%). The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, with a score 1.6% higher than the RTX 5050, would deliver marginally higher frame rates, likely a few FPS difference in the measured scenarios. The RTX A4000 Mobile, with a score 1.6% lower, would perform similarly with a slight reduction in frame rates.

Users seeking similar performance could expect results within a few percentage points of the measured values. The benchmark data for the RTX 5050 shows a passmark_g3d score of 17326, and the nearest rivals are all within roughly a 1-2% performance envelope, meaning the gaming experience would be indistinguishable in practice for Inside.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 resolution, the system delivers an average of 67 FPS on High settings, 134 FPS on Low settings, 107 FPS on Medium settings with a minimum of 91 and a maximum of 123, and 64 FPS on Ultra settings. The spread between Low and Ultra is exactly 70 FPS, showing the GPU's scaling curve.

At 2560x1440 resolution, High settings produce an average of 106 FPS, Low settings produce 213 FPS, Medium settings produce 170 FPS with a minimum of 145 and a maximum of 196, and Ultra settings produce 101 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is 43 FPS, while the drop from Medium to Ultra is 69 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the highest preset.

At 1920x1080 resolution, High settings achieve an average of 148 FPS, Low settings achieve 296 FPS, Medium settings achieve 237 FPS with a minimum of 201 and a maximum of 272, and Ultra settings achieve 141 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is just 7 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset is only slightly more demanding than High at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern where Medium settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, with the minimum frame rates at Medium settings staying well above the playable threshold at all resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with exceptional ease, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution shows that all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080.

At 4K, the system achieves its lowest playable average of 64 FPS at Ultra settings, which is just above the threshold. At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 101 FPS, providing a comfortable margin. At 1080p, the Ultra preset reaches 141 FPS, offering a high refresh rate experience. The system is not just capable of running the game; it is capable of running it at maximum fidelity with frame rates that satisfy both 60 FPS and high refresh rate displays.

The data indicates that frame drops are minimal, with the lowest recorded minimum being 91 FPS at 4K Medium, which is well above the playable threshold. Users can expect a consistently smooth experience without stutters or dips below playable levels.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 64 FPS. This allows for maximum visual fidelity at 4K, with only a small margin above the playable threshold. Users prioritizing a higher frame rate buffer could opt for High at 67 FPS or Medium at 107 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, achieving an average of 101 FPS. This provides a significant margin over the 60 FPS threshold, making it the clear choice for maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness. The Medium preset at 170 FPS would be suitable for users with high refresh rate monitors.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS is Ultra, averaging 141 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for a premium experience, offering both high visual quality and frame rates that exceed the requirements of most high refresh rate displays. The Medium preset at 237 FPS is available for those seeking the absolute highest frame rates, but Ultra provides the best balance of fidelity and performance.