Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a performance profile that is firmly positioned in the upper-middle tier of tested hardware pairings for Inside. The combo holds a rank of 925 out of 1,671 tested combinations, placing it in the 55th percentile of all systems evaluated. This is a respectable standing, though it indicates that the pairing is outclassed by roughly 45% of the tested combos, which likely include more recent high-end CPUs and GPUs. The data suggests that this rig is not at the bleeding edge for this title, but it is far from a weak performer, offering a level of capability that should satisfy most players seeking high refresh rate experiences at mainstream resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall rank of 925 out of 1,671 combinations provides a clear picture of where this system sits. It is a mid-pack result, meaning the pairing of a Zen 2-based CPU with a Blackwell 2.0 GPU creates a balanced, if not top-tier, platform for Inside. The CPU's average benchmark score of 28,631 places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, showing it is a strong processor on its own. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20,891 puts it in the 73rd percentile for graphics cards. When combined, these two components produce a system that is greater than the sum of its parts in terms of ranking, as the CPU's high percentile helps to ensure the GPU is adequately fed.

Benchmark results indicate that the processor is a strong partner for the graphics card. The Ryzen 7 3700X's nearest rivals in terms of average score are the Intel Core i5-12600 and the Intel Core i5-12600H, with the AMD chip trailing by a negligible 0.1% in both cases. It also sits just ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT and AMD EPYC 7203P, leading them by 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. This tight grouping shows that the 3700X is performance-equivalent to a wide range of modern mid-range and older high-end processors, which is a credit to its 8-core, 16-thread design. For the GPU, the RTX 5060's average score of 30,109 places it in a dead heat with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, with a delta of 0%. It also slightly edges out the NVIDIA Tesla M60 by 0.5% and the GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile by 0.6%. This parity with a strong desktop GPU like the RX 7700 XT underscores the 5060's capability in this test.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a 7nm processor from the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Matisse. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration is well-suited for a game like Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer that is unlikely to be heavily multithreaded. The CPU's strong single-core performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,694 points, is likely the more critical factor for this title's frame pacing and overall responsiveness.

The processor's memory support includes dual-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and a sizable 32 MB of L3 cache. These specifications provide a solid foundation for game data streaming. The CPU's percentile ranking of 85% against all other CPUs suggests it is a highly capable processor that will not be the primary bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks is robust, with a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8,016 points and a Geekbench multi-core score of 8,083 points. However, for a title like Inside, the single-threaded performance, which is in the 85th percentile, is what will have the most direct impact on the game's logic and physics calculations.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for the RTX 5060 in this game?

A: The data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck. The CPU's high average benchmark score of 28,631 and its 85th percentile ranking indicate it is strong enough to keep up with the GPU. The measured FPS at 1080p High settings of 177.3 FPS shows the system is capable of high frame rates without the CPU holding back the graphics card.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, in terms of average performance?

A: The benchmark data shows they are statistically tied. The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30,109, while the RX 7700 XT has a score of 30,097, resulting in a 0% deltaPct. In practical terms, this means performance in Inside should be nearly identical between the two.

Q: What is the best settings preset for the highest possible frame rate at 1080p?

A: Based on the measured FPS, the "Low" settings preset yields the highest average frame rate at 1920x1080, achieving 242.9 FPS. This is significantly higher than the "Ultra" preset, which averages 167.9 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, it can. At 3840x2160 with "High" settings, the system produces an average of 79.7 FPS. While this is not a high-refresh-rate experience, it is well above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The "Ultra" preset at 4K averages 74 FPS, which is also playable.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: The CPU has strong multi-threaded capabilities, scoring 19,087 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its single-core score in the same test is 2,694 points. The multi-core score is over 7 times higher, reflecting the benefit of its 8 cores and 16 threads, though Inside is likely to rely more on the single-core strength.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the CPU and how might it affect performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has a dual-channel memory bus that provides a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This is standard for a platform of its generation and is sufficient to feed the CPU's cores for a game like Inside, which does not have massive memory bandwidth demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how the system performs across different resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is capable of very high frame rates. With "Low" settings, it achieves an average of 242.9 FPS. Moving to "Medium" settings yields 227.1 FPS, and "High" settings produce 177.3 FPS. The most demanding preset, "Ultra," still delivers a very smooth 167.9 FPS average. This indicates that at 1080p, the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors, providing a significant performance headroom in all but the most demanding settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable. The "Low" preset averages 215.8 FPS, and "Medium" is close behind at 203.8 FPS. "High" settings produce an average of 127.4 FPS, which is still excellent for a 1440p display. The "Ultra" preset at this resolution averages 123.9 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable drop in performance, but the system remains powerful enough to deliver high refresh rates even with the highest quality settings enabled.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is more constrained, but it remains capable of delivering a playable experience. The "Low" preset is the standout, achieving an average of 158.6 FPS. The "Medium" preset averages 128.3 FPS. With "High" settings, the average drops to 79.7 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS mark. The "Ultra" preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of 74 FPS. This performance profile shows that while the system is not a 4K powerhouse for maxed-out settings on more demanding titles, it can handle Inside at 4K with high quality settings while maintaining smooth frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals the nature of the system's bottleneck. Comparing the "High" settings preset across all three resolutions shows a clear trend. At 1080p, the system achieves 177.3 FPS. At 1440p, this drops to 127.4 FPS, a reduction of about 28%. At 4K, the frame rate falls to 79.7 FPS, which is a 55% drop from the 1080p result. This progressive decline with increasing resolution indicates that the system is becoming more GPU-bound at higher pixel counts.

This is the expected behavior for a modern gaming system. At 1080p, the CPU is sufficiently fast to feed the GPU, and the frame rate is likely limited by the GPU's rendering capabilities. As the resolution increases, the workload on the GPU's pixel processing units grows, and the RTX 5060 becomes the primary limiting factor. The gap in performance between the "Low" and "High" presets also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between the "Low" (242.9 FPS) and "Ultra" (167.9 FPS) presets is 75 FPS. At 4K, the difference between "Low" (158.6 FPS) and "Ultra" (74 FPS) is 84.6 FPS. This suggests that the graphical fidelity settings have a more pronounced impact on frame rate when the GPU is already under heavy load from a high resolution. The data clearly shows that the RTX 5060 is the performance limiter at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 3700X provides ample headroom to keep the GPU busy at lower resolutions.