Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, and this particular hardware pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers performance that is effectively in a different class from what the game’s age might suggest. The data shows measured frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. This analysis breaks down the specific benchmark results, compares the components to their nearest rivals, and provides a clear picture of what settings to use.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 143 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. It is the most demanding preset tested at that resolution, and it still clears the bar by more than double.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p for the highest possible frame rate?

A: All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, but the Ultra preset delivers an average of 228 FPS at 2560x1440. Since the frame rate is already so high, using Ultra provides the best visual quality without any risk of dropping below 60 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance gap exists between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 425 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 317 FPS. This represents a 108 FPS difference between the least and most demanding presets, but both are far beyond what is needed for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, as frame rates drop significantly when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset. For example, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 327 at 1080p down to 150 at 4K, showing a clear resolution-dependent load on the graphics card.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X3D compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55093, which is 0.6% higher. The AMD chip is effectively on par with this rival, sitting within a 2.1% delta of the other listed competitors.

Q: What is the performance percentile ranking for the RTX 5090?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks in the 92nd percentile among all tested GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 79842, which places it just ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X, which has a score of 80959 and a -1.4% delta relative to the 5090.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearestRivals data, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is essentially a statistical tie, with an average score of 55093 and a delta of -0.6%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K also sits very close, with a score of 54053 and a delta of 1.3%. For builders considering a platform swap, the Intel Core i7-14700F and the Intel Xeon 6505P are also within a 2.1% performance margin, making any of these four CPUs functionally interchangeable for this game’s workload. The choice between them would come down to platform features rather than raw performance, as the data shows no meaningful difference in compute capability that would affect Inside.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is the closest match, scoring 79605 with a delta of 0.3%. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is nearly identical, scoring 79396 with a 0.6% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT also falls within a 1.1% delta, scoring 78940. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores slightly higher at 80959, showing a -1.4% delta from the 5090. For Inside, any of these GPUs would deliver similar frame rates, though the RTX 5090’s massive 32 GB memory pool and newer architecture are not taxed by this title. The practical takeaway is that the system is so far above the game’s requirements that these rivals would all produce the same playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data places this combination of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 at rank 30 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This puts the system in the top 1% of all configurations tested against this game. The measured frame rates support this ranking, as the lowest average FPS recorded across all tests is 143 at 4K Ultra. That score alone is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. The ranking reflects not just playability, but an extreme level of headroom that most systems cannot approach. For context, the 99th percentile of combos in this dataset would likely struggle to match the 4K Ultra performance here, which shows that this pairing is overbuilt for the game’s demands. The data confirms that this is a top-tier configuration, not just for Inside, but as a general-purpose high-end system.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. The verdictByResolution data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The best settings at each resolution are always Ultra, with average frame rates of 143 FPS at 4K, 228 FPS at 1440p, and 317 FPS at 1080p. The lowest recorded average frame rate in the entire dataset is 143 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still leaves an 83 FPS margin over the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings, but those show 204 FPS at 4K, 299 FPS at 1440p, and 334 FPS at 1080p, all of which are far above the playable threshold. There is no scenario in the data where this combo drops below 60 FPS. For a game like Inside, which is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer, the system is not just capable; it is excessively powerful.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals that the GPU is the dominant factor for Inside. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 327 FPS at 1920x1080 to 239 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 150 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a 54% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering. The same pattern holds for other presets: Medium drops from 393 FPS at 1080p to 352 FPS at 1440p and 240 FPS at 4K. Ultra drops from 317 FPS at 1080p to 228 FPS at 1440p and 143 FPS at 4K. The CPU’s role is less visible in this data because the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is so powerful that it never becomes a bottleneck at these frame rates. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has less work, the system hits 425 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough to avoid limiting performance. The 12-core, 24-thread processor with a 128 MB L3 cache is far more than this 2D puzzle platformer needs. In practical terms, the GPU is the component that determines how high you can push resolution and settings, while the CPU simply stays out of the way.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still maintains an average frame rate above 60 FPS, and it is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra preset runs at an average of 143 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and provides a smooth experience with significant headroom. The Low preset runs at 300 FPS, Medium at 240 FPS, and High at 150 FPS, but there is no reason to use them when Ultra is already so fast.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra preset averages 228 FPS. This is a massive margin over the 60 FPS threshold, making it the clear best choice. Low averages 381 FPS, Medium 352 FPS, and High 239 FPS, but again, Ultra offers the best visuals without any performance concern.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra preset averages 317 FPS. The lower presets—Low at 425 FPS, Medium at 393 FPS, and High at 327 FPS—all exceed the Ultra preset in raw speed, but the difference is imperceptible on most displays. The Ultra preset is the optimal balance, as it delivers the full visual experience at a frame rate that is over five times the playable threshold.

In all cases, the data shows that the most demanding preset is not only playable but exceptionally fast. There is no scenario where a lower preset is necessary to achieve 60 FPS, so the recommendation is to enable Ultra settings at every resolution.