Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pairing delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding than its minimalist art style suggests. The data shows this combination ranks 458th out of 1,671 tested combos, placing it in the top 27.4% of all systems. With frame rates ranging from 114.7 FPS at 4K Ultra to 278.5 FPS at 1080p Low, this system obliterates the 60 FPS target at every measured setting, making it a formidable choice for high-refresh-rate displays.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that remains GPU-bound throughout, but with diminishing returns as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 216.5 at 1920x1080 to 193.5 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 23 frames, and then to 121.4 at 3840x2160, a further drop of 72.1 frames. This 43.9% performance loss from 1440p to 4K indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti's rendering workload scales significantly with pixel count, while the CPU's Zen 3 architecture with 6 cores and 12 threads keeps feeding frames without becoming a bottleneck.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (278.5 FPS) and Ultra (213.4 FPS) is 65.1 frames, a 23.4% penalty for maxing out visuals. At 4K, that gap grows to 99.5 frames, with Low hitting 214.2 FPS and Ultra falling to 114.7 FPS. This pattern suggests that Inside's Ultra preset introduces effects that are disproportionately expensive at higher pixel counts, likely related to the game's volumetric lighting and post-processing.

Interestingly, the 1440p results show the smallest performance spread across settings, with Low at 250.5 FPS and Ultra at 182.1 FPS, a difference of just 68.4 frames. This indicates that 1440p represents a sweet spot where the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are fully utilized without the extreme pixel shader load seen at 4K. The 4K High result of 121.4 FPS is particularly notable, as it shows the system can maintain fluid motion even at the most demanding resolution with respectable visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 458 out of 1,671 places this system in the 72.6th percentile of all tested combinations. This is a strong showing, but not a top-tier one, reflecting that Inside is a game where even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates due to its 2016 release date and relatively simple geometry. The CPU's average benchmark score of 20,875 places it just 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-12500 (20,897) and 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20,845), indicating that the Ryzen 5 5500 provides balanced compute performance that pairs well with the GPU.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 44,900 positions it 0.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45,152) and 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (44,195). This close grouping suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti delivers desktop-class performance that is competitive with top mobile parts, though its 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is not at the absolute high-end. In Inside specifically, this hardware combination produces results that are 72.6% better than the median system, which is impressive given the game's age.

The rank of 458 out of 1,671 also benefits from the CPU's 79th percentile standing among all processors. The Ryzen 5 5500's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16,429 and single-core score of 2,319 demonstrate that it can handle both the game's physics calculations and its rendering thread, avoiding the CPU stalls that plague weaker processors in this title. This is reflected in the 1080p Ultra result of 213.4 FPS, which is only 23.3% lower than the Low preset's 278.5 FPS, showing minimal CPU bottlenecking even at high settings.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti's Ada Lovelace architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process, provides the computational muscle for Inside's demanding lighting effects. With 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines, the GPU has abundant parallel processing power for the game's pixel-heavy scenes. The 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, while not directly utilized by this 2016 title, contribute to the card's overall compute throughput, evidenced by its FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS.

Memory bandwidth is a critical factor in Inside's 4K performance. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 504.2 GB/s, which enables the 121.4 FPS average at 4K High. The memory clock runs at 1,313 MHz, with an effective data rate of 21 Gbps, and this bandwidth proves sufficient even at Ultra settings, where the 4K result of 114.7 FPS remains well above playable thresholds. The GPU's boost clock of 2,610 MHz, up from a base of 2,310 MHz, allows for dynamic frequency scaling that maintains high frame rates under sustained load.

The GPU's 85th percentile ranking among all graphics cards is reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 31,624, which is 1.5% below the Intel Arc A730M (45,592) but 1.6% above the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45,642). These rival comparisons show that the RTX 4070 Ti occupies a performance tier where small deltas separate it from both mobile and workstation parts. In Inside, this translates to consistent frame delivery, as evidenced by the minimal variation between High and Ultra settings at each resolution, typically around 10-15 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 213.4 FPS is the clear choice, as it delivers the game's complete visual experience with no meaningful performance penalty compared to High (216.5 FPS). The 3.1 FPS difference between these settings is negligible, making Ultra the optimal selection for maximum visual fidelity. At Medium settings, the 260.8 FPS result offers a 22.2% performance headroom over Ultra, which could benefit users with 240 Hz monitors, but the visual improvements in Inside are subtle enough that most users will prefer the higher preset.

At 1440p, the High preset at 193.5 FPS provides an excellent balance of image quality and speed, with only an 11.4 FPS loss compared to Medium (230.1 FPS). The Ultra preset at 182.1 FPS remains highly playable, but the 11.4 FPS drop from High to Ultra makes High the more efficient choice for competitive play. For users prioritizing frame rate above all else, Low at 250.5 FPS offers the highest headroom, though the visual downgrade is noticeable in this atmospheric title.

At 4K, High settings at 121.4 FPS are the recommended starting point, as they maintain smooth motion while preserving the game's moody lighting and shadow work. Ultra at 114.7 FPS is still viable, but the 6.7 FPS loss compared to High does not justify the marginal visual gains. Medium at 196 FPS and Low at 214.2 FPS both exceed 144 Hz refresh rates, making them suitable for high-refresh 4K displays, but the visual compromise is significant. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 4K, balancing the GPU's rendering load with the game's artistic intent.

FAQ

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 216.5 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above 144 Hz and 165 Hz refresh rates.

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

A: Yes, the 4K Ultra preset delivers an average of 114.7 FPS, while High settings reach 121.4 FPS. Both results are well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 20,875 is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-12500 (20,897) and 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20,845), indicating statistically equivalent performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Medium averages 260.8 FPS while Ultra averages 213.4 FPS, a difference of 47.4 frames. At 4K, the gap narrows to 81.3 frames, with Medium at 196 FPS and Ultra at 114.7 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, the 12 GB GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handles Inside's highest settings at all resolutions, with the 4K Ultra preset achieving 114.7 FPS without memory-related stuttering.

Q: What is the system's overall ranking among tested combos?

A: This AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 458th out of 1,671 tested combos, placing it in the top 27.4% of all systems benchmarked.