Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer, with measured frame rates far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The data indicates that this high-end desktop pairing is overwhelmingly overqualified for the game, providing a smooth experience even at maximum settings on a 4K display.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, the benchmark data places its average score at 54,762, with a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs. The nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (average score 55,093), which is 0.6% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (average score 54,053), which is 1.3% slower. The Intel Xeon 6505P (average score 53,701) trails by 2%, and the Intel Core i7-14700F (average score 53,620) is 2.1% behind. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Inside, as the game’s demands are minimal relative to the capabilities of all these chips.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 posts an average benchmark score of 56,083, ranking in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. The closest competitor is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (average score 57,367), which is 2.2% faster. Conversely, the AMD Radeon 8060S (average score 55,757) is 0.6% slower, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (average score 55,698) is 0.7% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (average score 54,828) is 2.3% slower. While these alternative GPUs may show small differences in synthetic benchmarks, the measured FPS data for Inside shows the RTX 5080 achieving a minimum of 131 FPS at 4K Ultra, meaning any of these similarly-performing rivals would also comfortably clear the 60 FPS target.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 290 FPS. The data shows no preset drops below this threshold, with even the High preset hitting 305 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best visual quality while staying well above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 209 FPS. This represents a significant performance cushion, leaving ample headroom for any potential frame rate dips.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is still the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 131 FPS. This is the lowest average FPS recorded across all configurations tested, yet it remains more than double the playability threshold, confirming that maximum settings are viable even at 4K resolution.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. Benchmark results show the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination achieves an average of 131 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, and 138 FPS on High settings. All tested presets at this resolution exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is recommended for 2560x1440, as it delivers an average of 209 FPS. This is the highest quality preset tested, and it still provides performance that is over three times the 60 FPS minimum standard.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 290 FPS. The Low preset reaches 425 FPS, while Medium produces 393 FPS, and High yields 305 FPS. Even at the lowest preset, the frame rate is far above what is needed for smooth gameplay.

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

A: No. The lowest average frame rate recorded in the measured data is 131 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. Every other resolution and preset combination produces a higher average frame rate, with the minimum FPS recorded at 187 FPS (at 4K Medium).

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 275 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 131 FPS. This represents a significant difference, with Low settings providing roughly 110% higher frame rates than Ultra, though both are far above the playability threshold.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54,762. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55,093, which is 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54,053, which is 1.3% lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53,620, which is 2.1% lower.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this PC configuration can run Inside with exceptional performance. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four tested presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at every resolution from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 290 FPS, which is the highest quality setting tested. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice with an average of 209 FPS. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 131 FPS, more than doubling the 60 FPS threshold. There is no scenario in the measured data where this combination fails to provide a smooth, highly fluid experience, making it an ideal system for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 425 FPS, Medium produces 393 FPS with a minimum of 334 FPS and maximum of 452 FPS, High produces 305 FPS, and Ultra produces 290 FPS. All configurations at this resolution exceed 280 FPS on average.

At 2560x1440, performance remains extremely high: Low settings average 381 FPS, Medium averages 350 FPS (minimum 298 FPS, maximum 403 FPS), High averages 219 FPS, and Ultra averages 209 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate across all 1440p tests is 298 FPS, still far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the system still delivers excellent results: Low settings average 275 FPS, Medium averages 220 FPS (minimum 187 FPS, maximum 253 FPS), High averages 138 FPS, and Ultra averages 131 FPS. The worst-case minimum FPS recorded at 4K is 187 FPS, which occurs at Medium settings, still tripling the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 75th out of 3,716 tested combos for Inside. This places the system in the top 2% of all configurations tested for this game. Given that the game is a Puzzle Platformer from 2016, this ranking reflects the extreme level of hardware headroom rather than any specific optimization for the title. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows no configuration struggling to maintain frame rates. The system’s percentile ranking of 91 for the CPU and 87 for the GPU further supports its position among the fastest hardware combinations available in the benchmark database.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Inside, the benchmark data reveals that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance scaling, though both components are vastly overprovisioned. Examining the scaling between resolutions at the same settings, the frame rate drops are consistent with GPU-bound behavior. At Ultra settings, the average FPS decreases from 290 at 1920x1080 to 209 at 2560x1440, a 28% reduction, and then to 131 at 3840x2160, another 37% reduction. This pattern of decreasing performance with increasing pixel count indicates that the rendering load is the limiting factor.

The CPU’s role is less pronounced, as the Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s single-core score of 1,269 in 3DMark and multi-core score of 13,795 in 3DMark max threads are far beyond what a 2016 Puzzle Platformer requires. The game’s simple geometry and physics, typical of the genre, do not create significant CPU bottlenecks. The data suggests that at lower resolutions like 1080p, where the GPU has less work per frame, the CPU becomes relatively more important, but even at 425 FPS (Low settings), the CPU maintains the frame delivery without issue.

The scaling between presets at the same resolution further confirms the GPU’s dominance. At 4K, moving from Low (275 FPS) to Ultra (131 FPS) halves the frame rate, a direct consequence of increased GPU workload. Min and max FPS data, where available, show tight frame pacing, with the 4K Medium preset recording a minimum of 187 FPS and maximum of 253 FPS, indicating stable performance without significant stutters. In summary, the RTX 5080 is the component that scales with visual fidelity and resolution, while the Ryzen 9 9900X3D provides ample processing headroom that never becomes a limiting factor in this title.