Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB combination delivers a highly playable experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer that is not demanding on modern hardware. The data shows this pairing is capable of very high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, though it begins to show its limits at 4K with higher settings. The measured results indicate that this combo ranks in the 3242nd position out of 3716 tested configurations, placing it in the lower half of the database, yet the game’s low system requirements mean the actual performance is more than adequate for a smooth experience. This analysis will break down the specific FPS figures, settings recommendations, and the role each component plays in achieving these results.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 99. This is a very smooth frame rate for a puzzle platformer, ensuring a fluid experience on a standard 1080p monitor.

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

A: Yes, it can. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 72, with a minimum of 61 and a maximum of 83. This shows that even at 4K, the game is playable as long as you are willing to use medium settings or lower.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: The difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average FPS of 143, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 68 FPS. This represents a 75 FPS difference, showing a significant performance cost for the highest graphical fidelity.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, has an average score of 19668, which is a delta of -0.4%. This indicates the Ryzen 5 5500 is virtually neck-and-neck with the i5-12500 in overall CPU benchmarks.

Q: How much video memory does the GPU have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB comes with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s. This is sufficient for Inside, which is not a VRAM-heavy title.

Q: What are the boost clocks for the CPU and GPU in this combo?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB has a boost clock of 1740 MHz.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. The measured data shows that this setting provides a very high frame rate at both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, making it the sweet spot for a responsive and visually pleasing experience. At 1920x1080, Medium yields an average of 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 FPS, ensuring no noticeable dips. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset maintains an average of 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS, which is still excellent for a game of this genre.

The High preset is also viable, but it comes with a notable performance penalty. At 1920x1080, it produces an average of 99 FPS, and at 2560x1440, it drops to 71 FPS. While these are still playable, the jump from Medium to High does not seem to justify the significant loss in frame rate, especially when the visual differences in a game like Inside are likely to be subtle. The Low preset offers extremely high frame rates—199 FPS at 1080p and 143 FPS at 1440p—but may compromise the atmospheric visuals that are a key part of the game's design.

For users with a 4K display, the Medium preset is the only sensible choice. At 3840x2160, it achieves an average of 72 FPS, which is a playable frame rate. The High and Ultra presets at 4K drop to 45 and 43 FPS, respectively, which are less desirable for a smooth experience. Therefore, the data suggests that selecting Medium at 4K is the best way to enjoy the game at that resolution. Overall, the Medium preset provides the best experience across all tested resolutions, offering a high frame rate while retaining a level of visual fidelity that is appropriate for the game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, which are the clocks that directly influence its performance in Inside. While Inside is not a heavily threaded title, the CPU still needs to maintain a high frame rate, and its single-threaded performance is crucial. The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 2319 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 836 in 3dmark_single_thread, indicating strong per-core performance that is more than capable of feeding the GPU in this game.

The CPU's overall strength is also reflected in its benchmark scores icon. It achieves a multicore score of 16429 in Cinebench R23 and a geekbench multicore score of 7976. The data shows that this processor sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors in the database. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12500 and the Intel Core i7-10700F, are all within a 0.7% delta of its average score, confirming that it is a very competitive mid-range chip.

In the context of Inside, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The measured FPS at 1080p with Low settings hits 199 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit or the GPU's rendering capacity. The CPU's 12 threads ensure that any background tasks or game logic are handled without causing stutters or frame drops. The data suggests that this processor is more than sufficient for the game, and its performance headroom means that it will not limit the experience, even when trying to achieve the highest possible frame rates in less demanding scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB has a combo rank of 3242 out of 3716 tested combos in the Inside database. This places it in the lower 13% of all configurations tested. While a rank in the 3000s might sound negative, it is crucial to interpret this within the context of the game. The rank is a relative measure against all other combos, many of which feature high-end CPUs and GPUs that are overkill for a puzzle platformer.

The low rank does not correlate with a poor experience in this title. The measured FPS data shows that this combo is more than capable of delivering a smooth and enjoyable experience. For example, it achieves 159 FPS on Medium at 1080p, which is a mark of high performance. The rank is more a reflection of the hardware's overall power relative to the top 1% of systems, rather than its suitability for Inside specifically.

This combo is positioned in the database alongside systems that cost significantly more. The data shows that for the purpose of playing Inside, this rank is not a concern. The GPU's 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 73rd percentile ranking show that this is a balanced, mid-range setup. The fact that it ranks low in the game is simply because the game is easy to run, and even a mid-range system can hit high frame rates, making the differences between the top and bottom of the rankings less meaningful for the actual player experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB is the main driver of FPS in Inside. This GPU, based on the Ampere architecture, has a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock of 1740 MHz. It is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth. While 4 GB of VRAM can be a limitation in modern AAA titles, it is not a factor in Inside, which is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer with relatively simple textures.

The GPU's performance in this game is strong. The measured data shows it can produce an average of 199 FPS at 1080p with Low settings, demonstrating its raw capability. The GPU is likely the primary factor in the FPS differences between settings presets. For instance, at 1080p, the drop from Low to Medium is 40 FPS (199 to 159), and from Medium to High is 60 FPS (159 to 99). This scaling shows that the GPU is being taxed more as the visual fidelity increases, which is expected.

The GPU's 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is an average performer in the database, but this is more than enough for Inside. The RTX 3050 4 GB is a capable card for esports and less demanding games, and its performance in this title confirms that. The fact that it can maintain a 72 FPS average at 4K with Medium settings shows that it has enough fill rate and memory bandwidth to handle the game's demands, even at high resolutions. The GPU's specifications, such as its 2048 shading units and 32 ROPs, are well-utilized in a game like this, leading to the high frame rates observed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a clear picture of its performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080: The best performance is seen here. At Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 199 FPS. With Medium settings, it averages 159 FPS, with a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS. Moving to High settings drops the average to 99 FPS. The Ultra preset yields an average of 95 FPS. The data shows a clear and steady decrease in frame rate as settings are increased.

2560x1440: At this resolution, the performance is still very high. The Low preset averages 143 FPS. The Medium preset averages 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 71 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is minimal, at just 3 FPS, suggesting a potential bottleneck or diminishing returns at those settings.

3840x2160: This is the most demanding resolution tested. The Low preset averages 90 FPS, making it the only 4K setting to break the 60 FPS barrier comfortably. The Medium preset averages 72 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS, which is still a playable experience. The High preset drops to 45 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 43 FPS. These lower frame rates are less ideal for a smooth experience, but they are still technically playable.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and quality at every resolution. The Low preset is always the fastest, while the Ultra preset is the slowest. The lack of min/max FPS data for some presets (Low, High, Ultra) suggests that the performance was stable enough that only the average was recorded, whereas the Medium preset had more variance, as indicated by its min and max values. Overall, these numbers confirm that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being playable only on lower settings.