Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more forgiving on hardware than modern AAA titles. Benchmark data confirms this pairing is not just capable but overqualified, with all tested resolutions and presets clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a system that never struggles, offering headroom for high refresh rate displays even at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 5050 paired with the Ryzen 9 9900X3D produces excellent frame rates across all settings. The High preset averages 67 FPS, which is already above the playable threshold. Low settings push the average to 134 FPS, a substantial jump that highlights how much headroom exists at lower graphical loads. Medium settings deliver an average of 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS, indicating stable frame pacing. Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, still hold an average of 64 FPS, which is just barely above the 60 FPS line but perfectly serviceable for a game like Inside.

Moving down to 2560x1440, performance scales impressively. The High preset achieves 106 FPS average, while Low settings soar to 213 FPS. Medium settings post 170 FPS average with a minimum of 145 FPS and maximum of 196 FPS, showing consistent performance without dips. Ultra settings at 1440p reach 101 FPS average, which is a significant leap over the 4K Ultra result and demonstrates that the resolution scaling is highly favorable here.

At 1920x1080, the combination becomes almost excessive in power. High settings average 148 FPS, Low settings hit 296 FPS, and Medium settings produce 237 FPS average with a minimum of 201 FPS and maximum of 272 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p yield 141 FPS average. Every single configuration tested exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding preset at the lowest resolution nearly doubling that mark. The minimum FPS figures recorded across all Medium presets (91 at 4K, 145 at 1440p, 201 at 1080p) suggest there are no significant frame hitches or stutters, which is critical for a game that relies on precise timing in its puzzle mechanics.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and RTX 5050 ranks 2247 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the upper portion of the database, though not at the very top. Given that Inside is a relatively light game, this ranking reflects the fact that many high-end systems with more powerful GPUs will naturally score higher, but the actual gameplay experience is already well beyond what is necessary. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 91, meaning the Ryzen 9 9900X3D outperforms 91% of all CPUs in the database, while the GPU sits at the 66th percentile. This mismatch in percentile suggests the CPU is doing more heavy lifting than the GPU in this title, which is typical for older or less graphically intensive games where frame rates are often CPU-bound at lower resolutions. The combo rank of 2247 out of 3716 indicates that while other configurations may score higher in synthetic benchmarks, the real-world FPS data shows this setup is comfortably in the playable zone for all settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results indicate a clear shift in workload balance depending on resolution and preset. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The difference between Low (134 FPS) and Ultra (64 FPS) at 4K is 70 FPS, showing that graphical settings heavily influence the rendering load. The CPU, with its strong single-threaded performance (a Geekbench single-core score of 3041 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1269), is not the bottleneck here. Instead, the RTX 5050, which ranks in the 66th percentile of GPUs, is the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the balance tips slightly. The scaling from 4K High (67 FPS) to 1440p High (106 FPS) represents a 58% increase in performance, which is close to what would be expected from the pixel count reduction. This suggests both components are working more evenly, with the CPU having more headroom to feed the GPU. The gap between Low (213 FPS) and Ultra (101 FPS) at 1440p is 112 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still sensitive to settings, but the overall headroom is much larger.

At 1920x1080, the CPU starts to dominate the conversation. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, provide massive processing power. The jump from 1440p High (106 FPS) to 1080p High (148 FPS) is less dramatic than the 4K to 1440p transition, which implies the GPU is nearing its peak throughput at this resolution. The Low preset at 1080p hits 296 FPS, and even Ultra is at 141 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU is likely the reason frame rates do not climb even higher, as the RTX 5050’s 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 320 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for the load. The data suggests that for Inside, the GPU matters more at 4K, while the CPU becomes increasingly relevant at 1080p where frame rates are high enough to expose any processing limits.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has an average benchmark score of 55093, which is 0.6% lower than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s average of 54762 (the deltaPct is -0.6, meaning the Intel part is slightly slower). The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K posts a score of 54053, which is 1.3% slower. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701 (2% slower), and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620 (2.1% slower). In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game is not heavily multithreaded. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s advantage in multi-core workloads (a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737) will not translate to meaningful FPS differences in this title.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21153, which is 0.6% slower than the RTX 5050’s average of 21035 (deltaPct -0.6). The AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237, 1% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 20713, which is 1.6% slower, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 21379, which is 1.6% faster. Given these small deltas, any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Inside. The RX 5600 XT, for example, would likely deliver 66 FPS at 4K High instead of 67 FPS, which is imperceptible in gameplay. The practical takeaway is that the RTX 5050’s performance class is well-represented by these alternatives, and users with any of these cards should expect similar results.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 64 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict for 4K lists Ultra as the best settings with an average of 64 FPS.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achievable at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 296 FPS. This is the highest recorded average across all tested configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: At 4K, the GPU is the primary factor, as shown by the large FPS drop from Low (134 FPS) to Ultra (64 FPS). At 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant, with the Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s strong single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 3041) ensuring high frame rates even at Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to the RX 5600 XT for this game?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, while the RX 5600 XT scores 20713, which is 1.6% slower. In Inside, this difference would translate to roughly 1 FPS at 4K High, which is negligible.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all resolutions (4K, 1440p, 1080p) and all presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the minimum recorded FPS is 91 FPS at 4K Medium. All averages are above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 91% of tested processors. This is reflected in its high single-thread and multi-thread scores.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside at every resolution and preset tested, with all configurations clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the verdict lists all four settings (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) as playable, with Ultra averaging 64 FPS. This means you can enjoy the game at maximum visual fidelity on a 4K display without compromising smoothness. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings hit 101 FPS average, which is ideal for higher refresh rate monitors. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 141 FPS, making it suitable for 144Hz displays. The weakest point in the entire dataset is 4K Ultra at 64 FPS average, but even that is above the 60 FPS threshold and perfectly playable for a puzzle platformer where reaction times are not critical. For users seeking the absolute best visual experience, 4K Ultra is viable. For those prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low at 296 FPS offers an incredibly responsive experience. In summary, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and RTX 5050 combination is more than sufficient for Inside, providing a flawless experience across the board.