Inside

Can the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 run Inside? The benchmark data is unequivocal: this combination delivers a flawless experience at every resolution and preset tested, with even the most demanding settings at 4K clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin. The measured frame rates are so high that the game becomes a showcase for high-refresh-rate displays, particularly at 1080p and 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The performance data reveals a system that is thoroughly overpowered for Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. Starting with the Low preset, the system achieves an average of 351 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 283.5 FPS, while the High preset yields 175.5 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still produces an average of 167.3 FPS, indicating that the visual fidelity increase from High to Ultra has a relatively modest performance cost at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar but shows the expected scaling from lower resolutions. The Low preset delivers an average of 251.1 FPS, and Medium follows with 203.5 FPS. The High preset maintains an average of 129.5 FPS, while Ultra produces 124.2 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows at this resolution, suggesting the GPU is beginning to handle a more significant workload, though still with abundant headroom.

The 3840x2160 results demonstrate the true capability of this hardware under 4K load. The Low preset still manages a very playable average of 159.3 FPS, and Medium stays high at 127.2 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 78.2 FPS, while Ultra brings the average down to 76.8 FPS. These 4K numbers confirm that even at the highest resolution, the system is far from being stressed, as all presets remain well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the optimal configuration is the most demanding preset that still maintains an average at or above 60 FPS. In this case, the data shows that the Ultra preset is achievable at every resolution. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 167.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best choice, with an average of 124.2 FPS. Finally, at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the best option, yielding an average of 76.8 FPS.

There is no scenario where the user must compromise on visual quality to achieve a smooth experience. The RTX 5060, with its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, is more than sufficient for this title. The recommendation is straightforward: enable the Ultra preset at any resolution and enjoy the game at its maximum visual quality without performance concerns.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets provides insight into the balance between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, reaching up to 351 FPS on Low. This suggests the workload is not heavily GPU-bound, as the CPU, with its 12 cores and 24 threads based on Zen 5 architecture, has ample processing power to feed the GPU. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 183.7 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is responding to changes in graphical load, but the absolute numbers are so high that neither component is a bottleneck.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally with the increase in pixel count. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 28-29% across all presets, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's role becomes less dominant as the GPU takes on more of the rendering work. However, the Ryzen 9 9900X's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1286, ensures it is never a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the primary determinant of performance. The frame rates at 4K are roughly half of those at 1080p, with the Ultra preset dropping from 167.3 FPS to 76.8 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 5060 is working much harder to fill the higher pixel count. The CPU's influence is minimal here, as the game's logical and physics calculations are easily handled by the Ryzen 9 9900X, which ranks in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. The data shows a clear transition: at 1080p, the system is balanced, but by 4K, the GPU is the definitive limiting factor, though still performing admirably.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data, this PC can absolutely run Inside. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution tested. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the average frame rates far exceed this at all times.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves a minimum of 167.3 FPS on Ultra, which is over 2.7 times the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still delivers 124.2 FPS, more than double the threshold. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding scenario, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 76.8 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS. The verdict is simple: this hardware combination will run Inside flawlessly at maximum settings on any resolution up to 4K. There is no need to lower settings or resolution to achieve a smooth, stutter-free experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For those considering similar hardware, the benchmark data for the CPU and GPU offers several comparable alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, with an average benchmark score of 57498, is closely matched by the AMD EPYC 9015, which scores 57555, a negligible difference of -0.1%. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, which is 1.1% higher, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, 1.4% higher. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399, which is 0.2% lower. In gaming terms, these differences are imperceptible, so users with any of these CPUs would see nearly identical performance in Inside.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M, which scores 26401 (-0.3%), and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which scores 26421 (-0.3%). The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, which is 0.8% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% higher. These GPUs would deliver frame rates in Inside that are within a few percentage points of the RTX 5060, meaning they would also easily clear the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions and settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 76.8 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The highest average is 351 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Is there any resolution or setting where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. All tested configurations at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 with Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets maintain averages well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X scores 57498, while its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 9015, scores 57555, a difference of -0.1%.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the High and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 129.5 FPS, while Ultra averages 124.2 FPS, a difference of 5.3 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU have enough memory for this game?

A: Yes. The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, which is more than sufficient for Inside, as evidenced by the high average frame rates at all resolutions.