Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 pairing delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016 that is clearly not demanding on modern hardware. The measured data shows this combo achieving triple-digit frame rates at every resolution and setting tested, from 106 FPS at 4K Ultra to 268 FPS at 1080p Low, making it a definitive choice for high-refresh-rate displays. The combination ranks 862nd out of 2887 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 30% of all configurations, though the raw performance numbers suggest the game itself is the limiting factor rather than this hardware.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 268 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at 4K Ultra, the combo still maintains a playable 106 FPS average, showing no weak point across the resolution spectrum.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018, which puts it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-12900T (37112) and 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945). It ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it sits comfortably above the median processor.

Q: What are the GPU's key specifications for running this game?

A: The RTX 5070 features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. Its boost clock runs at 2512 MHz, and it has 6144 shading units. The GPU scores 29137 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all graphics cards.

Q: Is the 4K performance sufficient for a smooth experience?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 111, and even at Ultra it drops only to 106. While the game is lightweight, these numbers confirm that 4K gaming is not a challenge for this combination, as the lowest 4K result remains well above 100 FPS.

Q: How much of a frame rate difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution?

A: At 1920x1080, the gap is 65 FPS: 268 FPS on Low versus 203 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the difference is exactly 100 FPS, moving from 206 FPS on Low to 106 FPS on Ultra, which shows that settings have a large impact even on this older title.

Q: Does the combo show any signs of being bottlenecked by the CPU or GPU?

A: The data suggests neither component is a bottleneck. From 1080p to 4K at High settings, the frame rate drops from 206 to 111, a 46% reduction, which aligns with a GPU-bound scenario. However, the CPU's 96 MB shared L3 cache and 3.00 GHz base clock (4.00 GHz boost) provide ample headroom for the game's physics and logic, preventing any CPU-side limitation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the primary driver of visual output in Inside, and its specifications explain why this game runs so fluidly. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, allowing it to process the game's simple 2D side-scrolling environments with ease. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is far beyond what a puzzle platformer requires, but it ensures that texture streaming and frame buffering are never a concern, even at 4K resolution.

The card's 6144 shading units and 80 ROPs are responsible for the pixel throughput seen in the measured results. The pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s easily handle the game's art style, which relies on dark, atmospheric scenes rather than heavy particle effects. The RTX 5070's architecture, Blackwell 2.0 on a 5 nm TSMC process, contributes to its efficiency, though the game itself is too old to leverage newer features like ray tracing or DLSS, as Inside was released in July 2016, before those technologies became mainstream.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 5070 scores 29137 in Passmark G3D and 15787 in Passmark GPU Compute, with a percentile ranking of 82 against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database, such as the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318 average score, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063, 0.8% delta), show that the RTX 5070 sits in a specific performance tier. However, those comparisons are based on synthetic workloads; in Inside, the GPU's raw power means it never breaks a sweat, as evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset only yields an average FPS of 106.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is more than sufficient for this game, which was designed for systems with far less memory. The 192-bit memory bus and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are overkill for Inside, but they mean that resolution scaling has a predictable effect: performance scales primarily with the GPU's ability to fill pixels, not with memory capacity. This is why the frame rate drops from 268 FPS at 1080p Low to 206 FPS at 4K Low, a 23% reduction that reflects the increased pixel count, rather than a limitation of the graphics card's memory subsystem.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases, which indicates a GPU-bound workload. At High settings, the average frame rate moves from 206 FPS at 1920x1080 to 176 FPS at 2560x1440, a 15% drop, and then to 111 FPS at 3840x2160, a 37% drop from 1440p. This trend is consistent with the GPU being the primary limiting factor, as the number of pixels rendered quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and the frame rate adjusts accordingly.

At Low settings, the scaling is less steep but still present: 268 FPS at 1080p, 240 FPS at 1440p, and 206 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is only 23% lower than 1080p Low, which suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU begins to play a more significant role, capping the maximum frame rate. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.00 GHz, which is adequate for this game but not limitless, so the 268 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low likely reflects a balance between CPU and GPU capabilities.

The Medium settings rows include minimum and maximum FPS values, which provide additional insight into frame pacing. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 247 FPS with a minimum of 210 and maximum of 285, showing a variance of 75 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 222 FPS with a range of 188 to 255, and at 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 177 FPS with a range of 151 to 204. The minimum FPS values at each resolution are consistently about 85% of the average, indicating stable frame delivery without severe drops, which is important for a game that relies on precise timing mechanics.

The difference between Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution is substantial. At 1080p, the gap is 65 FPS (268 Low versus 203 Ultra), at 1440p it is 72 FPS (240 Low versus 168 Ultra), and at 4K it is 100 FPS (206 Low versus 106 Ultra). This widening gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is doing more work per frame as both resolution and settings increase, and the RTX 5070's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is what enables the 4K Ultra result to remain above 100 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination holds a combo rank of 862 out of 2887 tested configurations for Inside, placing it in the 70th percentile of all combos. This rank reflects the fact that while this hardware is powerful, the game is old enough that many lower-tier systems can also achieve high frame rates, and the ranking is influenced by the raw performance ceiling of the CPU and GPU rather than the game's requirements.

The CPU's percentile rank of 85 against all processors and the GPU's percentile rank of 82 against all graphics cards indicate that this combo is above average in both components. However, the combo rank of 862 suggests that there are 861 other configurations that perform better in this specific game, likely featuring higher-end CPUs or GPUs. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (avg score 36945, 0.2% delta) and Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0.2%), are nearly identical in synthetic benchmarks, but in Inside, the 5500X3D's 96 MB L3 cache may provide a slight edge in level loading and physics calculations.

The GPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (avg score 40318, 0.1% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063, 0.8%), are close in average benchmark scores, yet the RTX 5070's modern architecture likely delivers better real-world gaming performance. The combo rank of 862 out of 2887 means that this setup outperforms roughly 70% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result given that many of those combos may include more expensive or newer components.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking. With an average of 111 FPS at 4K High and 176 FPS at 1440p High, this combo exceeds the requirements for smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz and even 144 Hz monitors. The 4K Ultra result of 106 FPS is particularly notable, as it shows that this configuration can handle the maximum settings at the highest resolution without dipping below the 100 FPS threshold, a feat that many higher-ranked combos may also achieve but with more expensive hardware.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1920x1080, Medium produces an average of 247 FPS with a minimum of 210 and maximum of 285, which is only 21 FPS lower than Low but provides noticeably better visual fidelity. The minimum FPS of 210 ensures that even in the most demanding scenes, the frame rate remains well above the refresh rate of most gaming monitors.

At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 222 FPS average with a minimum of 188 and maximum of 255, making it the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming. The 188 FPS minimum is still far above the 144 Hz common on many displays, so there is no risk of stutter or screen tearing when using V-Sync. Moving to High at 1440p drops the average to 176 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns visually for a game with such a minimalistic art style.

For 4K resolution, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it yields 111 FPS average compared to Ultra's 106 FPS and Medium's 177 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal in terms of visual quality for this game, but the 5 FPS advantage of High provides a slight buffer for frame time consistency. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 177 FPS average, is also viable, but the jump to High adds visual polish without sacrificing the 100+ FPS experience.

The Low preset, while it achieves the highest frame rates (268 FPS at 1080p, 240 FPS at 1440p, 206 FPS at 4K), is not recommended for Inside because the game's atmospheric lighting and shadow effects are integral to its mood, and Low settings may diminish the intended visual experience. Given that even Ultra at 4K maintains 106 FPS, there is no reason to compromise on visuals for performance, as this combo has ample headroom for the highest quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. Starting at 1920x1080, the combo achieves 268 FPS on Low, 247 FPS on Medium (with minimum 210, maximum 285), 206 FPS on High, and 203 FPS on Ultra. The close gap between High and Ultra (only 3 FPS) suggests that the Ultra preset adds minimal extra load beyond High, making either viable for 1080p gaming.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high: 240 FPS on Low, 222 FPS on Medium (minimum 188, maximum 255), 176 FPS on High, and 168 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at High is 30 FPS, which is a 15% reduction, while the drop at Low is 28 FPS, a 10% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is handling the resolution increase efficiently, with no sudden cliff in performance.

At 3840x2160, the results are still impressive: 206 FPS on Low, 177 FPS on Medium (minimum 151, maximum 204), 111 FPS on High, and 106 FPS on Ultra. The 4K High result of 111 FPS is particularly significant, as it shows the combo can handle 4K gaming with high settings on a 100 Hz or 120 Hz display. The 4K Medium result of 177 FPS, with a minimum of 151, demonstrates that even the most demanding resolution does not cause frame drops below 150 FPS at Medium settings.

The minimum FPS values are only available for Medium settings across all three resolutions, but they show a consistent pattern. At 1080p, the minimum is 210 FPS (85% of average), at 1440p it is 188 FPS (85% of average), and at 4K it is 151 FPS (85% of average). This consistency indicates that the combo maintains stable frame pacing regardless of resolution, which is crucial for a puzzle platformer where precise jumps and timing are required. The maximum FPS values follow a similar trend, with 285 at 1080p, 255 at 1440p, and 204 at 4K, showing that the hardware can burst above its average when needed.