Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers exceptional performance in the puzzle platformer Inside, a game that is inherently lightweight by modern standards. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are remarkably high, indicating that this combination is heavily overqualified for the title, often exceeding 200 FPS even at demanding 4K resolutions. This analysis examines the specific FPS data, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and what the numbers reveal about system bottlenecking in this particular game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Inside?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 308.9, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for Inside?

A: The combination ranks 461st out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between the CPU and its closest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 20680, which is 0.3% lower than both the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and the Intel Core i7-10700, and 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F.

Q: What is the performance delta between the GPU and its closest rival?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41224, which is 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090's score of 41441.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo in Inside?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 96.1, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the data for this benchmark measured or estimated?

A: The data is measured, as indicated by the `dataIsMeasured` field being true.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a formidable piece of hardware in this system. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the textures and framebuffer required by Inside. The GPU's boost clock of 1665 MHz and its 10240 shading units are key contributors to its raw compute power, which it can leverage to render frames extremely quickly.

In Inside, the GPU's role is to handle the rendering of the game's distinctive monochromatic art style and its atmospheric lighting effects. The data shows that even at 4K resolution with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 104.2 FPS. When dropping to 1080p Low settings, the frame rate nearly triples to 308.9 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has abundant headroom. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 26896 places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the RTX 3090, is only 0.5% faster, indicating this card is operating at the very top of its generation's performance tier. The sheer capability of the GPU means that it is rarely the limiting factor at lower resolutions; instead, the data suggests the CPU becomes the primary constraint as settings are lowered and resolution decreases.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an average of 308.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average FPS drops to 276.6, a reduction of 32.3 FPS. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls further to 206.6 FPS. This indicates a significant performance hit when moving from 1440p to 4K, showing that the GPU is being tasked with rendering nearly four times as many pixels.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For example, at High settings, the FPS drops from 227.1 at 1080p to 162.3 at 1440p, and finally to 104.2 at 4K. The gap between the 1080p and 1440p results is smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K, which is a typical characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios at higher pixel counts. The fact that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that dips below 100 FPS (96.1) suggests that for most players, the limiting component at 1080p and 1440p is not the GPU but rather the CPU's ability to feed it frames. The 3080 Ti is so powerful that it can brute-force 4K at high frame rates, but at lower resolutions, the Ryzen 5 5600X's processing power becomes the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 461st out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This ranking places the system firmly in the upper echelon of all tested hardware configurations for this game. Given the game's age and low system requirements, this high ranking is expected, as even mid-range modern hardware can achieve high frame rates. However, the top 460 combos likely include systems with even more powerful CPUs, such as those with higher core counts or newer architectures, which can push frame rates even higher in CPU-bound scenarios.

The GPU's individual ranking is a strong indicator of its contribution to this combo's placement. With a percentile rank of 83 among all GPUs, the RTX 3080 Ti is in the top 17% of all graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 41224 is almost identical to its nearest rivals, with the RTX 3090 being only 0.5% faster. This shows that the combo's performance is not being dragged down by a weak GPU. The CPU, with a percentile rank of 78, is also a strong performer, but its nearest rivals are all within a 0.7% delta of its score. This suggests that the combo's rank is determined by the balance of these two components, with the CPU being the slight weak link in preventing this system from cracking the top 400.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. With a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, it is a highly capable gaming CPU. Its 32 MB of L3 cache is a significant asset for gaming, as it allows for faster access to frequently used data. In Inside, a game that is not heavily multithreaded, the single-core performance is often more critical than the core count.

The data shows that the CPU's single-threaded performance is strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2111 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622. These scores indicate that the 5600X can handle the game's primary game logic and physics threads with ease. However, at lower resolutions like 1080p, where the GPU is less burdened, the CPU becomes the limiting factor. The fact that the FPS at 1080p Low (308.9) is only slightly higher than at 1440p Low (276.6) suggests that the CPU is nearing its maximum frame generation rate. The CPU's multi-threaded performance, while robust for other tasks, is less relevant here, as Inside likely does not utilize all 12 threads effectively. Its Passmark multithread score of 21858 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18578 show it is a capable processor, but the game's bottleneck at high frame rates is clearly the CPU's single-thread throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a complete breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset:

• 1920x1080 Ultra: 217.2 FPS
• 1920x1080 High: 227.1 FPS
• 1920x1080 Medium: 287.2 FPS
• 1920x1080 Low: 308.9 FPS

• 2560x1440 Ultra: 157.9 FPS
• 2560x1440 High: 162.3 FPS
• 2560x1440 Medium: 257.2 FPS
• 2560x1440 Low: 276.6 FPS

• 3840x2160 Ultra: 96.1 FPS
• 3840x2160 High: 104.2 FPS
• 3840x2160 Medium: 166.1 FPS
• 3840x2160 Low: 206.6 FPS

The data illustrates a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, all presets are above 200 FPS, with Low settings providing a 42% performance uplift over Ultra. At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 257.2 FPS, which is a massive 63% increase over the Ultra preset's 157.9 FPS. The most significant drop-off occurs at 4K, where the Ultra preset falls to 96.1 FPS, while the Low preset maintains a playable 206.6 FPS. These numbers show that the system can handle any configuration, but the scaling between presets is non-linear, particularly at higher resolutions, which is indicative of the GPU's workload increasing substantially.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo in Inside depend on the user's display and preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. For players with a 1080p or 1440p monitor with a high refresh rate (144Hz or higher), the Medium preset at 1440p provides an excellent balance, delivering 257.2 FPS. This is a significant jump from the High preset's 162.3 FPS and ensures the frame rate is high enough to fully utilize a 240Hz display without any perceivable stutter.

For 4K resolution, the High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 104.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and only a 7.7% drop from the Ultra preset's 96.1 FPS. The visual difference between High and Ultra in a game with Inside's stylized art is likely minimal, making the performance gain from High the better option. The Low preset at 4K yields 206.6 FPS, but the reduction in visual effects may detract from the game's atmospheric presentation. Therefore, for the best experience that balances visual quality and high frame rate, the High preset at 1440p or 4K is the most sensible choice, with Medium at 1440p being the pick for those who prioritize maximum frame rates over minor visual enhancements.