Inside

This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 in the puzzle platformer Inside. The data is derived from direct benchmarking, and all metrics are drawn exclusively from the provided fact pack.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combination show a substantial performance envelope across all tested resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 109 FPS on the Ultra preset to 222.5 FPS on the Low preset. The High preset yields an average of 113.6 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers 179.7 FPS. This spread indicates that even at 4K, the hardware is far from being strained, with the most demanding preset still nearly doubling the standard 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales upward significantly. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 171.7 FPS, and the High preset produces 179.8 FPS. The gap between presets widens at this resolution, with Medium hitting 260.3 FPS and Low reaching 284 FPS. The delta between Ultra and Low at 1440p is 112.3 FPS, which is slightly larger than the 113.5 FPS delta observed at 4K, but the absolute headroom is much higher.

At 1920x1080, the results become extreme. The Low preset reaches an average of 316.9 FPS, making it the single highest frame rate recorded for this combination. The Medium preset follows at 293.9 FPS, with High at 246.5 FPS and Ultra at 235.8 FPS. The performance difference between Ultra and Low at 1080p is 81.1 FPS, which is narrower than the deltas seen at higher resolutions, suggesting that the CPU begins to play a more meaningful role in limiting top-end frame rates even though the absolute numbers remain very high.

It is important to note that the fact pack does not include minimum or maximum frame rate data for any resolution or preset. The analysis therefore relies solely on average FPS figures. This omission means that frame pacing and transient stutter cannot be assessed from the provided data, but the extremely high averages suggest that any such issues would likely be imperceptible in normal gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is evident from the scaling patterns between resolutions and presets. The Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its benchmark scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 16262 and a single-core result of 1527. The RTX 5070, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, features 6144 shading units and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with a 12 GB GDDR7 memory pool on a 192-bit bus.

At 4K resolution, the GPU is the primary determinant of performance. The progression from Low (222.5 FPS) to Medium (179.7 FPS) to High (113.6 FPS) to Ultra (109 FPS) shows a clear stepwise reduction as graphical load increases. The 113.5 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K indicates that the RTX 5070's compute resources are being fully exercised. This is consistent with the GPU's passmark G3D score of 29137, which places it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs.

When the resolution drops to 1440p, the frame rates rise significantly, but the relative ordering of presets remains identical. The Ultra preset at 1440p (171.7 FPS) is 62.7 FPS faster than the Ultra preset at 4K (109 FPS). This 57.5% improvement demonstrates that the GPU still has ample headroom when pixel count is reduced, and the CPU is not yet a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 1080p, the pattern changes subtly. The Ultra preset (235.8 FPS) is only 64.1 FPS faster than the Ultra preset at 1440p (171.7 FPS), which is a smaller improvement than the jump from 4K to 1440p. The Low preset at 1080p (316.9 FPS) is only 32.9 FPS faster than its 1440p counterpart (284 FPS). This compression of the frame rate gains suggests that the Ryzen 9 5900X begins to exert a greater influence at 1080p, as the GPU has less work to do per frame and the CPU's instruction throughput becomes more relevant. However, the CPU's single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 score of 1527, is more than sufficient to keep pace with the RTX 5070 in this title.

The data indicates that for Inside, the RTX 5070 is the dominant component at 4K, while the Ryzen 9 5900X's role becomes more noticeable at 1080p. Nevertheless, the combination never shows signs of a severe bottleneck at any resolution, as even the lowest recorded average of 109 FPS at 4K Ultra is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 746 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the top 20% of all combinations in the database, which is a strong result for a game that is not particularly demanding by modern standards.

The CPU's individual standing reinforces this position. The Ryzen 9 5900X holds an 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41376. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, which scores 41263 (a 0.3% difference), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, which scores 41215 (a 0.4% difference). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 also sits close with a score of 41208 (0.4% difference), while the Intel Core i7-14650HX is slightly ahead with 41576 (-0.5% difference). These margins are negligible, indicating that the Ryzen 9 5900X's performance in this game would be nearly indistinguishable from these alternatives.

The GPU's ranking is similar in context. The RTX 5070 holds an 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318, 0.1% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063, 0.8% difference), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870, -1.2% difference). The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is further behind with a score of 39568 (2% difference). These deltaPct values are all within a very tight band, meaning that swapping the RTX 5070 for any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside.

The combo rank of 746 out of 3716 suggests that while this system is not at the very top of the performance hierarchy, it comfortably outperforms the majority of tested configurations. Given the game's low graphical demands, the rank is more a reflection of the raw power of the CPU and GPU than of any specific optimization for this title.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate is 316.9 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset. This is the only setting that exceeds 300 FPS in the measured data.

Q: Is the game playable at 4K Ultra settings with this hardware?

A: Yes. The average frame rate at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset is 109 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets at 4K (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) produce average frame rates above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, scores 41263, which is a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 are both 0.4% behind, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX is 0.5% ahead.

Q: Which component has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The CPU has an 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU has an 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs. This indicates that the Ryzen 9 5900X is slightly more dominant relative to its peers than the RTX 5070 is relative to other GPUs.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 284 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 171.7 FPS. The difference is 112.3 FPS, which demonstrates a significant but not overwhelming impact of graphical settings on performance.

Q: Are minimum or maximum frame rates available for this game?

A: No. The measured FPS data for this combination only includes average frame rates. Minimum and maximum values are not provided in the fact pack for any resolution or preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset. The measured data confirms that this combination has sufficient headroom to run the game at maximum settings across all three tested resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 109 FPS. This is the lowest average frame rate recorded for any preset in the entire dataset, yet it still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a margin of 49 FPS. The High preset at this resolution produces 113.6 FPS, which is only 4.6 FPS higher than Ultra, making the visual quality difference between these two settings the only meaningful trade-off.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 171.7 FPS. This represents a substantial improvement over the 4K result, with the resolution reduction yielding a 62.7 FPS gain. The High preset at 179.8 FPS is again close to Ultra, with a difference of just 8.1 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches 235.8 FPS. This is the highest average frame rate recorded for the Ultra preset across all resolutions. The margin over the 60 FPS threshold is 175.8 FPS, which is an enormous buffer that would accommodate any future increases in scene complexity without dropping below playable levels.

In all cases, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice because the performance cost of enabling maximum settings is modest relative to the overall frame rates achieved. There is no resolution in the dataset where a lower preset is required to maintain playability.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 can unequivocally run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that the Ultra preset is the best setting at each resolution, with average frame rates of 109 FPS at 3840x2160, 171.7 FPS at 2560x1440, and 235.8 FPS at 1920x1080.

The playable settings list for each resolution includes all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra), meaning there is no configuration in the measured data that falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Even the most demanding scenario — 4K with Ultra settings — produces an average frame rate that is 81.7% above the playability threshold. This indicates that the system has considerable performance reserves, and it would likely maintain high frame rates even if the game were modified with additional graphical effects or higher resolution assets.

The data shows that this combination is not just playable; it is overqualified for the game. The lowest recorded frame rate of 109 FPS is higher than the refresh rate of many standard displays, and the highest recorded frame rate of 316.9 FPS would fully utilize a high-refresh-rate monitor at 1080p. For a puzzle platformer that relies on precise timing and atmospheric presentation, the ability to run at such high frame rates ensures a smooth and responsive experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a clear picture of which alternative hardware would behave similarly in Inside. For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H has an average benchmark score of 41263, which is 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 9 5900X's 41376. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (41215, 0.4% lower) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (41208, 0.4% lower) are also effectively tied. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is the only rival that scores higher, at 41576 (0.5% higher). None of these differences exceed 0.5%, so swapping the Ryzen 9 5900X for any of these processors would result in frame rates that are statistically indistinguishable in this game.

For the GPU, the situation is similar but with slightly more variation. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 has an average score of 40318, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 5070's 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063 (0.8% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870 (1.2% higher). The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is the farthest behind at 39568 (2% lower). The deltaPct values for the GPU rivals are slightly larger than those for the CPU rivals, but the absolute differences remain small enough that the frame rates in Inside would be nearly identical.

Given that the game is not GPU-bound at any resolution except potentially 4K, the CPU alternatives are particularly relevant. A system with an Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and an RTX 5070 would likely produce frame rates within a fraction of a percent of the measured results. Similarly, pairing the Ryzen 9 5900X with an AMD Radeon Pro 5300 would yield performance that is within 1.2% of the RTX 5070's results, which is a negligible difference in practice. The combination rank of 746 out of 3716 would remain roughly the same with any of these swaps, as the overall performance envelope would shift by less than 2% in any direction.