Inside

Inside is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer with a deliberately restrained visual style, but the benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination reveals that the game’s simplicity is deceptive in terms of performance scaling. The measured results show a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU’s strong multithreaded and single-threaded scores ensure that frame rates remain exceptionally high even when the graphics card is not the bottleneck. The data indicates a pairing that is well-balanced for this title, capable of delivering smooth gameplay across all tested configurations, with the primary differentiator being the resolution and quality preset selected.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor’s substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a key feature, but for a title like Inside, which is not traditionally CPU-intensive, the raw throughput and latency characteristics are more relevant than cache capacity alone. The CPU’s benchmark scores support this interpretation: it achieves a Passmark single-thread score of 3494 and a multithread score of 25047, placing it in the 89th percentile versus all CPUs.

In the context of Inside’s measured frame rates, the CPU’s role is to ensure that the rendering pipeline is never starved of draw calls or physics updates. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 320 FPS average, a figure that suggests the CPU can push far beyond what the GPU can render in this scenario. The processor’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is tight; it scores within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and within 0.5% of the Intel Core i9-13950HX, while being 0.7% slower than the Intel Core i5-14600. These small deltas indicate that the 7500X3D is firmly in the high-end desktop segment for this workload, and any differences in game performance would be negligible. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is most stressed, the average FPS does not drop below 74, which implies the CPU is providing consistent frame pacing without introducing stalls.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is an Ampere-architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its core clocks are 1410 MHz base and 1665 MHz boost, with a memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card features 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, which are ample for a 2D side-scroller. In the benchmark hierarchy, the GPU sits in the 59th percentile versus all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 20349. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9060, is only 0.7% faster, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and RX 5700 XT are 1.4% slower.

For Inside, the GPU’s role is to handle the game’s lighting, shadow, and post-processing effects, which scale significantly with resolution. The 8 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor here, as the game’s textures are modest, but the memory bandwidth becomes relevant at 4K where fill rate demands increase. The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 74, which is a substantial drop from the 4K Low result of 156 FPS. This 82 FPS delta indicates that the GPU’s shading and rasterization throughput, rather than VRAM capacity, is the primary constraint at high settings. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS is sufficient to maintain high frame rates, but the data suggests that the RTX 3060 Ti is the component that dictates the upper bound of performance in this specific game at higher presets.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies. Moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 173 to 78, a reduction of 55%. This is a significant scaling penalty that is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. At Low settings, the drop is even more pronounced in absolute terms: from 320 FPS at 1080p to 156 FPS at 4K, a 51% decrease. This consistency in percentage drop across settings suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component in all cases, as the CPU can handle the increased resolution without issue.

However, the data also shows that the scaling is not perfectly linear. At Medium settings, the 1080p result is 277 FPS, which drops to 199 FPS at 1440p and further to 125 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1440p and 4K is 74 FPS, while the delta between 1080p and 1440p is 78 FPS. This near-linear progression indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti’s pixel throughput is the deciding factor, and the CPU’s performance headroom is not being exhausted. The fact that the 4K Ultra result of 74 FPS is still above 60 FPS confirms that the combo is viable for 4K gaming, but the scaling pattern clearly shows that users seeking the highest frame rates should prioritize lower resolutions or settings. The data implies that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution, as even the lowest 4K result is well above the CPU’s threshold for maintaining a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured frame rates for this combo are as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 320 FPS, Medium delivers 277 FPS with a minimum of 235 FPS and a maximum of 318 FPS, High delivers 173 FPS, and Ultra delivers 165 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 43 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 8 FPS, suggesting that the High to Ultra transition is more demanding on the GPU’s shader units than the Low to Medium transition.

At 2560x1440, the results are 249 FPS for Low, 199 FPS for Medium (minimum 169, maximum 229), 124 FPS for High, and 118 FPS for Ultra. The delta between Low and Medium is 50 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 6 FPS. This pattern mirrors the 1080p results, with the Medium preset providing a substantial boost over Low, while the jump from High to Ultra is marginal. The data indicates that the Medium preset is a sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance, as it retains a high frame rate while offering better visuals than Low.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 156 FPS, Medium yields 125 FPS (minimum 106, maximum 144), High yields 78 FPS, and Ultra yields 74 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 31 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 4 FPS. The 4K results show that the GPU is under significant load, but the combo still maintains playable frame rates across all presets. The minimum FPS values for Medium at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K are 235, 169, and 106 respectively, which all remain above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows that the system is capable of delivering a consistent experience, with no single configuration resulting in an unplayable frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1325 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the 46th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 46% of the combinations in the database for this game. Given that the GPU is in the 59th percentile and the CPU is in the 89th percentile, the combo’s lower rank relative to the individual components suggests that Inside is not a title that leverages the full potential of this CPU. The game’s low computational overhead means that the CPU’s high single-thread and multithread scores do not translate into a higher relative rank, as most combos with a similarly capable GPU will perform comparably.

The rank indicates that while this system is not at the top of the charts for Inside, it is also not a poor performer. The data shows that the combo is in the middle of the pack, which is expected for a GPU that is a few generations old. The nearest GPU rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, have similar average scores, and the delta between them is within 1.4%. This suggests that the RTX 3060 Ti is the primary determinant of the combo’s rank, and the CPU’s capabilities are secondary. The rank of 1325 out of 2887 is a reflection of the GPU’s mid-range standing, and the measured FPS data indicates that the system exceeds the needs of Inside’s gameplay.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and frame rate performance for this combo. At 1920x1080, Medium provides 277 FPS with a minimum of 235 FPS, which is only 43 FPS lower than Low but offers improved visual quality. At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 199 FPS with a minimum of 169 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate displays. At 3840x2160, Medium yields 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rates, but the data shows that the jump from Medium to High comes at a significant cost. At 1440p, High drops to 124 FPS, a 75 FPS reduction from Medium, and at 4K, High drops to 78 FPS, a 47 FPS reduction. The Ultra preset provides the best visuals but is the least efficient, with only a marginal improvement over High in terms of frame rate. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 74, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Therefore, the Medium preset is recommended for most users, as it provides a high frame rate at all resolutions while maintaining a good level of visual detail. For users with 1080p displays, Low is also a strong choice if maximizing frame rate is the sole objective, but Medium is the better overall experience.

FAQ

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

A: The combo achieves an average of 173 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Inside?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 74, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and 0.5% of the Intel Core i9-13950HX, while being 0.7% slower than the Intel Core i5-14600.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 106.

Q: Which preset provides the highest frame rate at 1440p?

A: The Low preset provides the highest average FPS at 2560x1440, with a result of 249 FPS.

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

A: This combination ranks 1325 out of 2887 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the pack for this game.