Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the combo never drops below 145.6 FPS average, placing it far beyond the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data indicates a system with massive headroom, capable of running the game at maximum settings with frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of most displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Benchmark data for this combination shows consistently high performance, with average frame rates scaling predictably with resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the combo produces a minimum of 241.8 FPS at Ultra settings. The Low preset reaches 318.7 FPS, while Medium and High presets sit between them at 295.6 FPS and 242.3 FPS respectively. The spread from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 76.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not heavily taxed even at the highest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high but show a slight reduction. The Ultra preset averages 216.3 FPS, a drop of 25.5 FPS compared to 1080p Ultra. The High preset achieves 221.8 FPS, while Medium and Low post 266.1 FPS and 281.4 FPS respectively. The performance gap between presets narrows at this resolution, with the difference between Low and Ultra being 65.1 FPS, suggesting the GPU is beginning to engage more, but still has ample headroom.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 145.6 FPS, which remains well above the playable threshold. The High preset reaches 149.7 FPS, nearly matching Ultra, while Medium hits 224.7 FPS and Low reaches 244.1 FPS. The most notable observation at 4K is the smaller difference between High and Ultra presets, only 4.1 FPS, which indicates that the visual enhancements from Ultra over High have a minimal impact on this particular GPU configuration. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a reduction of 96.2 FPS, a substantial drop but one that leaves the system with considerable performance to spare.

CPU and GPU Roles

Analyzing the frame rate scaling between resolutions reveals that the RTX 5090 is the dominant performance factor in this pairing, but the Ryzen 9 5900X provides sufficient support to avoid bottlenecks. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings reduces average FPS by 25.5, while the move from 1440p to 4K at the same preset reduces it by 70.7 FPS. This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 318.7 FPS, a figure that demands significant single-thread processing power. The Ryzen 9 5900X's benchmark scores, including a 3DMark single-thread score of 941 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3469, indicate it is capable of feeding the GPU at these high rates. The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor, as frame rates continue to scale with GPU load across all presets.

The relationship between presets at each resolution also highlights the GPU's dominance. At 4K, the difference between Low and High settings is 94.4 FPS, while at 1080p, the same comparison shows a 76.4 FPS difference. This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the relative impact of preset changes becomes more pronounced. The CPU maintains its role as a stable platform, with its multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16262, ensuring consistent frame delivery without introducing variability.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific hardware combination ranks 417th out of 3716 tested configurations for this game. This places it in the top 11.2 percent of all tested combos, which is a strong result given the game's age and the high-end nature of the components. The percentile ranking of the CPU is 87, indicating it outperforms 87 percent of all tested CPUs, while the GPU's percentile is 92, outperforming 92 percent of all tested GPUs.

The high ranking reflects the balanced nature of this setup. While neither component is the absolute fastest available, their combined performance is sufficient to max out Inside with substantial margin. The combo's rank of 417 suggests there are 416 other configurations that deliver higher frame rates, but given the game's simplicity, this ranking is more evidence of the raw power of the RTX 5090 rather than any deficiency in the pairing. The data indicates that for this specific game, the combo is overqualified, with performance far exceeding what the title requires.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering alternatives, the nearest rivals to the CPU provide similar benchmark scores. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H has an average score of 41263, which is 0.3 percent higher than the Ryzen 9 5900X's average score of 41376. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 are also close, with scores of 41215 and 41208 respectively, showing a 0.4 percent difference. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is slightly lower, with an average score of 41576, representing a -0.5 percent delta. These CPUs would provide comparable processing power, ensuring the GPU remains fed in Inside.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals to the RTX 5090 show similar average benchmark scores. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB has an average score of 79605, a 0.3 percent difference, while the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, a 0.6 percent delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT posts 78940, which is 1.1 percent lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X reaches 80959, a -1.4 percent difference. These GPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, though they may lack some of the RTX 5090's advanced features. The data shows that any of these combinations would yield similar results, keeping the game well above 60 FPS at all settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 241.8 FPS. This is the most demanding setting available, and the system handles it with ease. The frame rate is more than four times the playable threshold, providing a smooth experience on any monitor.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the optimal selection, with an average of 216.3 FPS. The performance headroom is still considerable, allowing for high refresh rate displays to be fully utilized. The difference between Ultra and the next highest preset, High at 221.8 FPS, is minimal, but Ultra offers the best visual quality without a meaningful performance penalty.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves 145.6 FPS, which is the lowest average across all tested settings but still far above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the recommended setting for 4K, as it provides the best visual experience while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds the playability requirement by a wide margin. The High preset at 149.7 FPS is nearly identical, but Ultra's additional visual fidelity is worth the negligible 4.1 FPS difference.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all results clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The best settings for each resolution are Ultra, with average frame rates of 241.8 FPS at 1080p, 216.3 FPS at 1440p, and 145.6 FPS at 4K.

The system's performance is characterized by extreme headroom. Even the most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, produces a frame rate that is 2.4 times the playable threshold. This indicates that the Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 5090 combination is more than capable of handling this game, and users can expect a flawless experience regardless of their display resolution or quality preferences. The data shows no configuration where the system struggles, making it a top-tier option for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 318.7, achieved with the Low preset. The Ultra preset still delivers 241.8 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data shows a significant frame rate drop from 1440p Ultra (216.3 FPS) to 4K Ultra (145.6 FPS), indicating the GPU is the primary performance driver at higher resolutions. The CPU maintains stable support throughout.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 417th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 11.2 percent of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What are the closest CPU alternatives to the Ryzen 9 5900X?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 have average scores within 0.4 percent of the Ryzen 9 5900X. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is 0.5 percent lower.

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K Ultra without dropping below 60 FPS?*

A: Yes, the average FPS at 4K Ultra is 145.6, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data does not show any minimum frame rate figures, but the average suggests consistent performance.

Q: Which preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, delivering 216.3 FPS. This is the most demanding setting and still provides a frame rate more than three times the playable threshold.