Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a formidable combination for running Inside, a Puzzle Platformer released in 2016. Benchmark data shows this system delivers extremely high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold in every configuration measured. The following analysis details how this hardware behaves, where it stands relative to similar components, and what settings provide the optimal experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X sits in the 91st percentile among all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 51947. Its nearest rivals show remarkably tight performance clustering, meaning users with any of these chips would see nearly identical CPU-bound behavior. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX averages 52073, a delta of -0.2% from the Ryzen, making it statistically indistinguishable in multi-threaded workloads. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52121, again -0.3% behind, while the Intel Core i9-13900F averages 51730, which is 0.4% ahead of the 5950X. The Intel Core i7-14700 rounds out the group with 52301, a -0.7% delta. These differences are all under one percent, so in practical gaming scenarios—especially for a title like Inside that is not heavily threaded—any of these CPUs would deliver essentially equivalent performance. The 5950X’s 16 cores and 32 threads are far more than this game requires, but the single-threaded strength, evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 944 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3470, ensures no CPU bottleneck at any setting.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 holds the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Its nearest rivals again cluster closely. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083, a delta of 0.7% relative to the RTX 3070, meaning the RTX 3070 is slightly ahead in raw compute benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 averages 17037, just 1% behind, while the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, 1.1% lower. On the other side, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c posts 17468, which is 1.5% higher than the RTX 3070. These deltas are all within a couple of percentage points, so in a game as light on GPU demands as Inside, users with any of these graphics cards would experience similar ceiling behavior—though the RTX 3070’s modern architecture and driver support give it advantages beyond raw scores in newer titles)Skip. For Inside specifically, the measured FPS data shows the RTX 3070 is never the limiting factor; even at 4K Ultra, the system averages 78.4 FPS, so any of these rival GPUs would likely also hold above 60 FPS, but the RTX 3070’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure no memory-related stutters.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that Inside is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU’s headroom becomes apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, ranging from 178.5 FPS at Ultra to 317.6 FPS at Low. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p is modest—291.8 FPS versus 317.6 FPS—but the drop from Medium to High is steeper, going to 188.8 FPS, a 35% reduction. This suggests that the High preset adds significant GPU workload, while the CPU maintains enough throughput to keep up even at nearly 300 FPS. The Ryzen 9 5950X’s 3dmark 16-thread score of 10810 and max-thread score of 11597 indicate ample parallel processing power, but for a game like Inside, only a few threads matter, and the single-thread performance (944 in 3dmark single-thread, 1614 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is sufficient to avoid limiting the RTX 3070.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates drop substantially across all settings compared to 1080p. At Low, the average is 272.7 FPS, down from 317.6 FPS at 1080p—a 14% decrease. At Ultra, the drop is from 178.5 FPS to 127.6 FPS, a 28% reduction. This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a factor, but the CPU still has headroom, as even the lowest FPS (127.6 at Ultra) is far above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role becomes dominant. Low settings yield 172.6 FPS, down from 272.7 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop), while Ultra drops to 78.4 FPS from 127.6 FPS (a 39% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests the RTX 3070’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at 4K, not the CPU. The Ryzen 9 5950X’s role is to never be the bottleneck, and the data confirms that: even at 1080p Low with 317.6 FPS, the CPU delivers frames without capping out. For Inside, users can expect that the GPU will dictate performance at 1440p and above, while the CPU is essentially idle overhead at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 83.6 FPS on High settings)Skip, 135.4 FPS on Medium, 172.6 FPS on Low, and 78.4 FPS on Ultra. All of these exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, so every preset is playable at 4K.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 127.6 FPS, which is the highest quality setting measured and still more than double the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 135 FPS, Medium 219.5 FPS, and Low 272.7 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X averages a benchmark score of 51947. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700, scores 52301, which is 0.7% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX is 0.2% lower, the AMD EPYC 8124P is 0.3% lower, and the Intel Core i9-13900F is 0.4% higher. All differences are under one percent.

Q: Does the RTX 3070 bottleneck the CPU in this game?

A: No. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 317.6 FPS, which indicates the GPU is still capable of extreme throughput. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is the limiting factor, but the CPU’s 16-core design and high single-thread scores ensure it never holds back the GPU in Inside.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 317.6 FPS, while Ultra averages 178.5 FPS. That is a difference of 139.1 FPS, representing a 44% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Is the RTX 3070’s performance close to that of the RX 7600 XT?

A: Yes. The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083. The delta is 0.7%, meaning the RTX 3070 is slightly faster in aggregate benchmarks, but the difference is negligible for gaming.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at every resolution tested, all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, meaning they average at or above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the lowest average is 78.4 FPS on Ultra, which is still 18.4 FPS above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, even Ultra stays well above 120 FPS, with an average of 127.6 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system is almost overkill, with Ultra hitting 178.5 FPS and Low reaching 317.6 FPS. The RTX 3070’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus provide ample bandwidth for the game’s textures, and the Ryzen 9 5950X’s 64 MB of L3 cache and high clock speeds (base 3.40 GHz, boost 4.90 GHz) ensure snappy frame delivery. For players with a 60 Hz display, this hardware is massively overqualified; for those with 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitors, the system can push high refresh rates at 1440p and even 4K on lower presets. The only scenario where a player might want to lower settings is if they prioritize absolute maximum FPS beyond 60, but the data shows that is unnecessary for a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU-GPU combinations for Inside, this pairing ranks 1441 out of 3716 combos, placing it in the top 39% of all systems. That rank might seem modest given the high frame rates, but it reflects the fact that Inside is a lightweight title where even mid-range hardware can exceed 60 FPS, so the field of combos is crowded with capable systems. The combo’s actual performance, however, is far above average: the 4K Ultra average of 78.4 FPS places it in territory where only more powerful GPUs (like higher-tier RTX 30-series or newer cards) would exceed it. The ranking is also influenced by the fact that many combos with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs might achieve similar FPS in this game, since the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. Still, the 5950X’s 91st percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 3070’s 61st percentile GPU ranking combine to produce a system that is well above the median. For context, the combo rank of 1441 out of 3716 means that roughly 2275 other tested combinations were slower, but the top portion of that list likely includes RTX 3080, RTX 3090, and newer flagship cards that push 4K Ultra to even higher frame rates. Within its own GPU class, the RTX 3070’s 0.7% lead over the RX 7600 XT and 1.5% deficit to the Tesla K40c suggest that this combo’s ranking is driven more by the GPU than the CPU, as the CPU’s rivals are all within 1% of each other.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a minimum of 60 FPS, the most demanding preset that stays at or above that threshold is the same at every resolution: Ultra. The data shows no reason to compromise on quality.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 78.4 FPS, which is 18.4 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best visual setting available, and it clears the playable mark with room to spare. Lower presets offer higher frame rates—High at 83.6 FPS, Medium at 135.4 FPS, Low at 172.6 FPS—but Ultra is the optimal choice for visual fidelity without any risk of dropping below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 127.6 FPS, more than double the threshold. This is the clear recommendation. High settings average 135 FPS, which is only 7.4 FPS higher, so the difference is minimal. Medium and Low provide 219.5 FPS and 272.7 FPS respectively, but those are unnecessary for smooth gameplay. Ultra at 1440p offers the full visual experience with massive headroom.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 178.5 FPS, which is nearly three times the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best settings choice. High averages 188.8 FPS, Medium 291.8 FPS, and Low 317.6 FPS, but none of these higher frame rates justify reducing visual quality. Even at Ultra, the system has enough headroom to handle any scene complexity without dipping below 60 FPS. In summary, players should select Ultra at all three resolutions to maximize the game’s visual presentation, secure in the knowledge that the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination will deliver a consistently smooth experience.