Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are extremely high, consistently exceeding 118 FPS even at 4K Ultra. This indicates that the combination of the 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 processor and the Ada Lovelace architecture GPU provides more than enough horsepower to max out this title's engine, making it a superb choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved with this hardware configuration?

A: The highest measured average is 308.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How much of a performance drop is seen when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 235.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 123.4 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of approximately 47.5%.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the configuration achieves an average of 186.9 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 Ti perform better than its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile?

A: No, the data shows the RTX 5090 Mobile has a slightly higher average benchmark score. The RTX 4070 Ti is 0.6% behind the RTX 5090 Mobile in average score.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600X a strong performer compared to other CPUs?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 5 5600X sits at the 78th percentile when compared to all CPUs, indicating it outperforms a significant majority of processors in general benchmarks.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 118 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, built on the 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture, is the primary driver of the exceptional frame rates in Inside. The GPU's benchmark results show it performs in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44,900. This places it in close competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which is a mere 0.6% faster in average score, and the Intel Arc A730M, which is 1.5% faster.

The RTX 4070 Ti is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a substantial 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This is more than sufficient for a game like Inside, which is not known for demanding high-resolution textures. The GPU's high memory bandwidth allows it to feed its 7680 shading units and 240 texture mapping units efficiently, ensuring that the rendering pipeline remains saturated. The boost clock of 2610 MHz, up from a base of 2310 MHz, further contributes to the raw compute power, which is reflected in the 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In a title with light graphical workloads, the RTX 4070 Ti operates well within its comfort zone, delivering frame rates that are far beyond the territory of playability concerns.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases, which points to where the performance bottleneck lies. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, reaching 308.2 FPS on Low settings. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high, with the Low setting still achieving 278.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the load on the GPU increases significantly, causing the frame rates to drop to 237.7 FPS on Low settings.

This trend shows that the performance penalty from 1080p to 4K is substantial but still leaves the system with massive headroom. For instance, at High settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is from 235.2 FPS to 123.4 FPS. This pattern indicates that while the GPU is the component being stressed by the resolution increase, the Ryzen 5 5600X is more than capable of feeding it frames. The fact that the 5600X scores 18,578 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2,622 in single-core tests ensures that it does not become a limiting factor even at lower resolutions where the CPU workload is relatively higher. The data suggests a balanced system where the GPU is the primary scaling component, but the CPU is strong enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

The performance data for Inside shows that this system can handle any settings preset with ease. The differences in average FPS between settings are noticeable but do not affect playability at any level. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate is 118 FPS on Ultra, 123.4 FPS on High, 195.1 FPS on Medium, and 237.7 FPS on Low. While the jump from Ultra to Medium yields a 65.3% increase in performance, the frame rate on Ultra is already above the threshold for smooth gameplay on standard displays.

For the best experience, the Ultra preset is a viable option for users with high-refresh-rate 4K monitors, as it still clears 100 FPS. However, for those seeking the absolute highest frame rates to match a 240 Hz or higher display, the High preset is an excellent compromise. At 1440p, the High preset achieves 196.7 FPS, which is ideal for most high-refresh-rate gaming. At 1080p, the Ultra preset still delivers 233.2 FPS, so there is no reason to lower settings for competitive play in this title. The data suggests that the High preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, ensuring frame rates remain well above 120 FPS across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 308.2 FPS on Low, 285.2 FPS on Medium, 235.2 FPS on High, and 233.2 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that even at the highest settings, the frame rate is nearly 2.4 times that of a standard 100 Hz display.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. The Low preset achieves an average of 278.4 FPS, Medium reaches 252.5 FPS, High drops to 196.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 186.9 FPS. The performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets is a 32.9% reduction, but the absolute numbers are still far beyond what is required for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the load on the GPU becomes more apparent. The Low preset still delivers an average of 237.7 FPS, Medium hits 195.1 FPS, High achieves 123.4 FPS, and Ultra dips to 118 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows a 47.5% drop in performance, from 235.2 FPS to 123.4 FPS. This demonstrates that the RTX 4070 Ti is powerful enough to handle 4K gaming in this title, but the performance headroom shrinks significantly as settings are increased.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, a 7 nm Zen 3 processor, plays a supporting role in achieving these high frame rates. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This CPU's performance is robust, as evidenced by its 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 20,680. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, is only 0.3% faster, indicating that the 5600X is very well-positioned in its performance tier.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is to handle game logic and physics, which are not particularly demanding for a puzzle platformer. The 5600X's strong single-thread performance, scoring 2,622 in Cinebench R23 single-core, ensures that it can process frame data quickly, preventing any potential CPU-side bottlenecks. The 32 MB of L3 cache also helps maintain low latency for frequently accessed data. Even at 1080p, where the CPU is most likely to be a limiting factor, the system achieves an average of 308.2 FPS on Low settings, proving that the 5600X is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 4070 Ti. The data confirms that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential.