Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers overwhelming performance for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer, with benchmark results showing every tested resolution and preset configuration far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data indicates this pairing ranks 65th out of 3716 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 1.8% of all configurations, and the measured frame rates demonstrate that the system is never constrained by either component when running this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this configuration both sit at the high end of their respective performance spectrums, but the nearest rival data reveals some interesting comparison points. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X achieves an average benchmark score of 53288, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs tested. Its closest competitor is the AMD EPYC 7313P, which scores 53206, a mere 0.2% difference. This essentially means that in synthetic workloads, these two processors would be indistinguishable to the user. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 comes in slightly higher at 53469, representing a 0.3% advantage over the Ryzen 9 7900X, while the Intel Xeon 634 trails by 0.6% with a score of 52974. The Intel Core i7-14700F is the final rival at 53620, which is 0.6% ahead of the 7900X. For gaming purposes, particularly in a title like Inside which is not heavily multi-threaded, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance. The 7900X's 12 cores and 24 threads provide substantial headroom, but the game's age means even a fraction of that compute capacity is sufficient.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D posts an average benchmark score of 77712, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT with a score of 76904, which is 1.1% behind the 5090 D. This is a surprising comparison given the massive specification differences between a desktop flagship and a mobile mid-range part, but the average benchmark scores suggest they perform similarly in aggregate workloads. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, which is 1.6% ahead of the 5090 D, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants score 79396 and 79605 respectively, representing 2.1% and 2.4% advantages. These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning that for most applications, users would be hard-pressed to notice differences between these GPUs. For Inside specifically, all of these GPUs would produce frame rates well beyond what the display can show, so the choice between them would have no practical impact on gameplay experience.

The benchmark data also shows that the Ryzen 9 7900X has a strong multi-threaded performance profile. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29300 and Geekbench multi-core score of 19267 both contribute to its high percentile ranking. Single-threaded performance is equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2016.5 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1093. These figures matter for gaming because many titles, including Inside, rely heavily on single-thread performance for game logic and physics calculations. The 7900X's boost clock of 5.60 GHz and base clock of 4.70 GHz provide the raw clock speed needed to minimize frame time spikes. Meanwhile, the RTX 5090 D's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 376915 indicate it has massive rendering headroom, but Inside's modest graphical requirements mean this headroom is never fully utilized.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the data shows the combination achieves an average of 153 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, which is 153% above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested at the highest resolution, and it still delivers more than double the required frame rate.

Q: What is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo in Inside?

A: The maximum frame rate recorded is 411 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Medium settings. However, the highest average frame rate is 387 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Both values are far beyond what most displays can show, as common monitors cap at 144 Hz or 240 Hz.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations for Inside?

A: This combination ranks 65th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.8% of all configurations tested for this game. This ranking reflects the overall hardware capability, though the game itself is not demanding enough to differentiate between high-end systems.

Q: Which settings provide the most stable frame times?

A: The only preset with recorded minimum and maximum frame values is Medium. At 3840x2160 Medium, the frame rate ranges from 218 FPS minimum to 295 FPS maximum with an average of 256 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 272 to 368 FPS with a 320 FPS average, and at 1920x1080 Medium, it spans 304 to 411 FPS averaging 357 FPS. These ranges indicate frame times are consistently well above the playability threshold.

Q: Is there any resolution or setting where this combo drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Every single tested configuration—across three resolutions and four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)—produces an average frame rate above 243 FPS. The lowest recorded value is the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 with 153 FPS average, which is still 153% above the threshold.

Q: Does the 32 GB VRAM of the RTX 5090 D matter for this game?

A: The data does not indicate any VRAM limitations. Inside is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer with modest texture requirements, and even the most demanding settings at 4K resolution do not stress the 32 GB GDDR7 memory capacity. The 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth and 512-bit bus width are far more than needed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 65 out of 3716 tested configurations places this system in the 98.2nd percentile of all combos tested for Inside. This is a top-tier ranking, though it is worth remembering the game's release date of 2016-07-06 means it was designed for hardware from that era. Modern flagship components like the Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 5090 D vastly exceed the requirements, which is why the rank is high but not necessarily reflective of any optimization or special compatibility. The 7900X's 91st percentile CPU ranking and the 5090 D's 92nd percentile GPU ranking contribute to a system that has no bottleneck in this title. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads, running at a boost clock of 5.60 GHz with a 170 W TDP, provide more than enough processing power for the game's physics and AI routines. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are similarly excessive for a game that primarily renders simple 2D environments with limited particle effects.

The rank of 65 means that 64 other combinations performed better in the aggregate benchmark data, likely involving even higher-end CPUs or GPUs. However, given that the measured FPS values show no configuration dropping below 153 FPS average, the practical difference between rank 65 and rank 1 is negligible for this game. The data suggests that the limiting factor for Inside is not hardware capability but rather the display refresh rate. A 240 Hz monitor would still show all frame rates below 240 FPS as potentially having tearing or judder without V-Sync, but that is a display limitation, not a system performance issue. The 3716 total combos tested include a wide range of hardware configurations, from budget systems to extreme enthusiast builds, and this combo's position in the top 2% confirms it is among the most capable systems available.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with exceptional ease. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every tested resolution. At 3840x2160, the best settings achieve an average of 153 FPS, which is 153% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the best settings deliver 243 FPS average, and at 1920x1080, the best settings hit 293 FPS average. These figures are not merely playable; they are overkill. The game's simple 2D visuals mean that even the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—runs at more than double the frame rate required for smooth gameplay. The data shows no scenario where the system struggles, and the minimum recorded frame rate across all tests is 218 FPS at 4K Medium, which is still 218% above the threshold.

The verdict is unambiguous: this combination clears 60 FPS at every resolution and setting level tested. The lowest average FPS across the entire measured dataset is 153 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the highest is 387 FPS at 1080p Low. For a game like Inside, which relies on precise platforming and atmospheric lighting, these frame rates ensure that the game runs flawlessly with no hitches or stutters. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are never challenged, and the Ryzen 9 7900X's single-thread performance ensures that game logic updates never cause frame time spikes. Players seeking the ultimate visual experience can enable Ultra settings at any resolution and still receive frame rates that exceed most high-refresh-rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers an average of 297 FPS, while Medium yields 256 FPS with a minimum of 218 FPS and maximum of 295 FPS. High produces 160 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 153 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a predictable decrease in frame rate, but even the most demanding preset remains far above playable levels. The difference between Low and Ultra is 144 FPS, which indicates that the game's graphical settings have a measurable impact on performance, but the absolute values are so high that users can choose any preset without concern. The 4K Medium data is the only 4K configuration with min/max values, showing a 77 FPS spread between minimum and maximum frame rates, which suggests some frame time variability but nothing that would cause perceptible stuttering.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale upward as expected. Low settings produce 347 FPS average, Medium delivers 320 FPS with a minimum of 272 and maximum of 368 FPS, High reaches 255 FPS, and Ultra achieves 243 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 104 FPS, a smaller gap than at 4K, which reflects the reduced pixel count. The 1440p Medium data shows a 96 FPS range between minimum and maximum, again indicating consistent performance. At 1920x1080, the results are even higher: Low averages 387 FPS, Medium averages 357 FPS with a 304 to 411 FPS range, High reaches 298 FPS, and Ultra hits 293 FPS. The 1080p Medium range of 107 FPS is the widest in the dataset, but even the minimum of 304 FPS is more than 5 times the playable threshold. The data reveals that the system's performance scales almost linearly with resolution, showing no signs of hitting a CPU or GPU bottleneck even at the lowest resolution tested.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS are Ultra, which achieves an average of 153 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and it still delivers more than double the required frame rate. The data shows that all four settings levels at 4K are playable, but Ultra provides the maximum visual quality without sacrificing performance. The 153 FPS average leaves substantial headroom, so even if the game has complex scenes that cause frame rate dips, it would remain well above 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra configuration is recommended for players who prioritize image quality and have a display capable of showing high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 243 FPS. This represents a 90 FPS improvement over 4K Ultra, demonstrating that the system scales well with reduced resolution. The 243 FPS average is 183 FPS above the playability threshold, meaning that even the most demanding scenes will not cause the frame rate to approach 60 FPS. Players with 1440p monitors running at 240 Hz can fully utilize the display's refresh rate, as the system provides enough frames to keep up. For competitive or high-refresh-rate gaming, 1440p Ultra is the optimal choice, offering a balance of visual fidelity and frame rate that exceeds all but the fastest displays.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, achieving 293 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate among the Ultra presets across all resolutions, and it is 233 FPS above the playability threshold. The 1080p Ultra configuration provides the maximum performance headroom, making it ideal for players who want to ensure no frame drops even in the most chaotic scenes. The data shows that the system is capable of producing frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of virtually all consumer monitors, so users with 360 Hz displays would still see the system running below the display's maximum capability. For players with standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz monitors, the 1080p Ultra setting will produce a perfectly smooth experience with no visible stuttering or tearing, provided V-Sync or G-Sync is enabled to prevent screen tearing at such high frame rates.