Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers remarkably high frame rates in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Benchmark data shows this combination exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested setting and resolution. The measured results indicate a system with substantial headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays even at maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the standard resolution for most displays, the results are exceptional. The Low preset produces an average of 355 FPS. Medium settings lower the average to 284 FPS, with a minimum of 242 FPS and a maximum of 327 FPS. High settings yield an average of 178 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding option, still maintains an average of 169 FPS. These figures show a smooth progression from Low to Ultra, with a 186 FPS difference between the two extremes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very high. The Low preset averages 255 FPS. Medium settings deliver 204 FPS on average, with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS. High settings produce an average of 128 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution average 122 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable drop, but every preset stays far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, or 4K, the results are still impressive for this title. Low settings average 161 FPS. Medium settings achieve 128 FPS, with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 148 FPS. High settings maintain an average of 80 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K average 76 FPS. While the gap between settings narrows at this resolution, the minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings (109 FPS) remains well above the playable threshold.

The data shows no frame time spikes or severe dips in the provided metrics. The min FPS figures for Medium settings at all three resolutions are consistently high, indicating stable performance. The difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 186 FPS, at 1440p it is 133 FPS, and at 4K it is 85 FPS. This pattern suggests that the visual complexity of Ultra settings has a diminishing impact as resolution increases.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Inside, the scaling between resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes more influential at higher pixel counts, while the CPU maintains a strong baseline. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 169 FPS, which is 52% lower than the Low preset's 355 FPS. This large drop when increasing settings points to a scenario where both the CPU and GPU are handling increased work, but the GPU is the primary limiter for higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 122 FPS, a 52% reduction from the Low preset's 255 FPS. The relative performance gap between Low and Ultra remains consistent with the 1080p results. This consistency suggests that the game's engine scales settings in a similar manner regardless of resolution, with the GPU bearing more load as settings increase.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 76 FPS, which is 53% lower than the Low preset's 161 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is nearly identical across all three resolutions. However, the absolute FPS values at 4K are lower, confirming that the GPU is the dominant factor at this resolution. The CPU, with 12 cores and 24 threads, provides ample headroom to avoid bottlenecking even at low settings where frame rates exceed 350 FPS.

The RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus width are sufficient for this game's modest texture requirements. The GPU's 3840 shading units and 120 texture mapping units handle the game's 2D side-scrolling environments with ease. The CPU's 128 MB of L3 cache and high boost clock of 5.50 GHz contribute to the very high frame rates seen at lower resolutions, where CPU overhead per frame is more significant.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS. The average FPS at Ultra is 169, which is nearly three times the 60 FPS threshold. This provides a significant margin for any potential frame drops during complex scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice. The average FPS at Ultra is 122, comfortably above the playability threshold. This allows users to run the game at maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is again the best setting that maintains 60 FPS. The average FPS at Ultra is 76, which is above the threshold but with less headroom than at lower resolutions. The High preset averages 80 FPS, but Ultra offers higher visual fidelity at a slightly lower average. For users prioritizing a larger buffer above 60 FPS, the High preset at 80 FPS would be a more conservative choice, but Ultra still meets the requirement.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which has an average benchmark score that is 0.6% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 1.3% higher, while the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 2% higher. The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 2.1% higher. These deltas indicate that any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game is not heavily multi-threaded and the differences are within a few percentage points.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 include the AMD Radeon 860M, which scores 0.3% lower in average benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 also scores 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 0.8% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 1.2% higher. In practical terms, these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few FPS of the RTX 5060 in Inside. A user with any of these alternatives would see similar performance at each resolution and preset.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves?

A: The highest average FPS is 355, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score that is 1.3% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, which is the closest rival with a higher score.

Q: Is the RTX 5060 significantly faster than the RX 6750 XT?

A: No. The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score that is 1.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 174 FPS.

Q: Are all settings playable at 1080p?

A: Yes. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 1920x1080 have average FPS above 60, with the lowest being Ultra at 169 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1494 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the upper half of all configurations tested. While the ranking is not at the very top, the absolute performance is far beyond what the game requires. The high rank is a function of the large number of combinations tested, many of which feature more powerful GPUs. However, the measured data shows that this specific combo delivers 76 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is a strong result for a game of this type. The rank reflects the hardware's overall capability, and in this case, it indicates that the system is well above the median performer for this title.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 169 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS target. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 122 FPS, also well above the threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 76 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS bar with a modest margin. The verdict by resolution lists all settings as playable at each resolution, with Ultra being the best settings option. For users with a 4K display, the average of 76 FPS at Ultra provides a smooth experience, while those at 1080p or 1440p can enjoy maximum visual quality with frame rates that support high-refresh-rate monitors.