Inside

This PC combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured frame rates are extremely high across all tested resolutions and settings, making this system capable of running the game at maximum quality with a large performance headroom.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 432.3 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This drops to 298.2 FPS at the same resolution with Ultra settings, showing that even the most demanding preset leaves substantial performance on the table.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 resolution, all four tested settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) produce average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 132.2 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 75779, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, scores 75738, which is only 0.1% behind. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 trails by 0.4% with a score of 75488.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5080 ranks in the 87th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 56083. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, scores 55757, which is 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% faster with a score of 57367.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 390.3 FPS, while Ultra settings average 210.4 FPS. This represents a 179.9 FPS drop when moving to the highest quality preset, yet the Ultra setting still delivers more than three times the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does this combo rank highly among all tested combinations for this game?

A: Yes, this combination ranks 53rd out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 1.4% of all systems tested for this game. This rank reflects the strong overall performance of both the CPU and GPU working together.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 53rd out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This top-tier positioning places the system in the 98.6th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning only 52 other combinations deliver higher performance in this specific game.

The ranking is supported by strong individual component performance. The CPU sits in the 95th percentile of all processors with an average benchmark score of 75779, while the GPU ranks in the 87th percentile of all graphics cards with an average score of 56083. These percentile positions indicate that both components are near the top of their respective performance hierarchies.

Synthetic benchmark data reinforces this positioning. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 42018 in multicore and 2259 in single-core tests. Geekbench results show 26736 multicore and 3064 single-core scores. The GPU achieves 36565 in Passmark's G3D test and 8637 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12.

The nearest CPU rivals are extremely close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 scores 75738 (0.1% slower), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D scores 75716 (0.1% slower), and the AMD EPYC 8224P scores 75582 (0.3% slower). This tight grouping suggests the 9950X3D's performance advantage over its closest competitors is marginal, though its 95th percentile ranking confirms it remains a top-tier processor.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show slightly larger gaps. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (2.3% slower), while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367 (2.2% faster). These differences are small enough that real-world gaming performance would be nearly identical in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). All measurements represent average FPS values, with no minimum or maximum frame rate data available in the dataset.

At 1920x1080, the performance ranges from 432.3 FPS at Low settings to 298.2 FPS at Ultra settings. Medium settings produce 403 FPS, while High settings yield 311.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 31% reduction in frame rate, from 432.3 down to 298.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings average 390.3 FPS, Medium settings average 360.1 FPS, High settings average 223.3 FPS, and Ultra settings average 210.4 FPS. The transition from Low to Ultra at this resolution reduces performance by 46%, from 390.3 to 210.4 FPS.

At 3840x2160, performance remains strong but shows a more pronounced drop. Low settings average 280.2 FPS, Medium settings average 225.5 FPS, High settings average 141.9 FPS, and Ultra settings average 132.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K delivers 53% less performance than Low settings at the same resolution.

Resolution scaling shows predictable patterns. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces Ultra settings performance by 29.4% (from 298.2 to 210.4 FPS). Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces Ultra performance by 37.2% (from 210.4 to 132.2 FPS). The combined reduction from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is 55.7%, from 298.2 down to 132.2 FPS.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Inside at maximum quality across all tested resolutions. The data confirms that every resolution and settings combination tested produces average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 132.2 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 141.9 FPS, Medium averages 225.5 FPS, and Low averages 280.2 FPS. All four presets at 4K are fully playable with substantial headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 210.4 FPS, more than three times the playable threshold. High settings average 223.3 FPS, Medium averages 360.1 FPS, and Low averages 390.3 FPS. Every preset at this resolution provides an exceptionally smooth experience.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 298.2 FPS, nearly five times the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 311.4 FPS, Medium averages 403 FPS, and Low averages 432.3 FPS. This resolution offers the highest frame rates of any tested configuration.

The verdict is unambiguous: this combination delivers playable performance at every resolution and preset tested. The lowest measured average frame rate across all twelve configurations is 132.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still provides more than double the necessary performance for smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to Inside's frame rate. The game is a 2016 puzzle platformer, which typically places modest demands on both components, but the data shows distinct patterns.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets, ranging from 298.2 FPS at Ultra to 432.3 FPS at Low. The relatively small gap between Low and Ultra settings (134.1 FPS difference) suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a wider spread between presets. The range from 210.4 FPS at Ultra to 390.3 FPS at Low represents a 179.9 FPS difference. This widening gap indicates that the GPU is becoming more influential as the resolution increases, with the additional pixel count placing greater demands on the graphics card.

At 3840x2160, the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows to 148 FPS (from 280.2 down to 132.2 FPS), but the overall frame rates drop significantly. The 4K resolution places the heaviest load on the GPU, and the difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings (298.2 vs 132.2 FPS) highlights how much of the performance burden shifts to the graphics card at higher resolutions.

The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample processing power for this game, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p Low settings where CPU-bound scenarios typically appear. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that texture and geometry data transfer never becomes a bottleneck, even at 4K resolution.

For Inside, the GPU plays a more significant role at higher resolutions and quality presets, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps frame rates high even in less demanding settings. The system's overall balance allows both components to work efficiently without either becoming a limiting factor at any tested configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which produces an average of 298.2 FPS. This preset delivers the highest visual quality while still maintaining nearly five times the 60 FPS playable threshold. The frame rate headroom is so large that even the most demanding settings leave ample performance for any display refresh rate.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the best choice, averaging 210.4 FPS. This represents more than three times the playable threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even on high refresh rate monitors. The 1440p Ultra configuration provides a strong balance between visual fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce 132.2 FPS on average, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 4K Ultra the recommended configuration for this resolution, as it delivers maximum visual quality while maintaining comfortable performance margins. The frame rate is sufficient for standard 60 Hz displays and supports higher refresh rates as well.

Across all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice for Inside with this hardware combination. The lowest average frame rate at Ultra settings is 132.2 FPS at 4K, which still provides more than twice the necessary performance for smooth gameplay. This system effectively removes any need to compromise on visual quality when playing this game.