Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 pairing delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows this combination ranks 609th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 16.4% of all systems. With frame rates ranging from 140 FPS at 4K Ultra to 302 FPS at 1080p Low, this setup is vastly overqualified for the game's modest graphical demands, offering headroom for high-refresh-rate displays and future titles.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows an average of 208 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This indicates the combo provides a very smooth experience, well above the 144Hz refresh rate common among gaming monitors.

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

A: The combination ranks 609th out of 3716 total tested combos. This places it in the 84th percentile, meaning it outperforms approximately 84% of all other system configurations tested for Inside.

Q: What is the largest frame rate difference between settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the spread is significant. The Low preset achieves an average of 231 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 140 FPS. This represents a 91 FPS difference between the lowest and highest graphical presets.

Q: Does the RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM provide any advantage in this game?

A: The game is from 2016 and is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer. The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory is far beyond what Inside requires, but the data shows the GPU's massive compute resources still translate to very high frame rates across all settings and resolutions.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the benchmark data?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are for the Medium preset. The lowest minimum is 182 FPS at 3840x2160, followed by 212 FPS at 2560x1440 and 237 FPS at 1920x1080. Even the lowest recorded minimum is exceptionally high.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, scores 25530, which is only 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, which is 0.1% lower than the 5700.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This CPU, built on TSMC's 7 nm process, provides substantial processing power that is more than sufficient for Inside, a game that does not heavily stress multi-threaded workloads.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20655 in multi-core and 2916 in single-core tests. The Geekbench scores are 9959 multi-core and 1907 single-core. The 3DMark 16-thread test yields a score of 6628, while the 2-thread test scores 1762. These numbers indicate a processor with balanced performance across both lightly and heavily threaded tasks.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 78 out of 100 against all CPUs confirms its position as a high-end desktop processor. When compared to its nearest rivals, the performance differences are minimal. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER is only 0.1% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U is 0.1% slower. This suggests that for Inside, the CPU is not a bottleneck; the game's physics and logic are simple enough that even a mid-range processor would suffice.

The 65W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make this a power-efficient and accessible choice. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput for game assets. In the context of Inside's measured FPS, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game state updates. Given the game's age and simplicity, the 5700 handles this with significant headroom, allowing the RTX 4090 to operate at its full potential without waiting on the processor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on optimal settings for different priorities. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 302 FPS. However, the High preset still achieves 232 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 228 FPS, a negligible 4 FPS drop from High.

At 2560x1440, the pattern is similar. Low produces 270 FPS, High produces 208 FPS, and Ultra produces 204 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is just 4 FPS, making Ultra the better choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing meaningful performance. At 3840x2160, the gap widens slightly. High achieves 147 FPS, while Ultra drops to 140 FPS, a 7 FPS difference.

The Medium preset consistently shows the highest average FPS at each resolution except for Low. At 4K, Medium averages 214 FPS with a minimum of 182 FPS and maximum of 246 FPS. This makes Medium the sweet spot for 4K gaming, as it provides a significant boost over High (67 FPS higher) while maintaining a minimum well above 144 FPS.

For the best experience, the data suggests using the High preset at 1080p or 1440p if you desire maximum visual quality with minimal performance loss. For 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it offers the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate stability. The Ultra preset provides diminishing returns and is only advisable if you have a 120Hz or lower refresh rate display and want the absolute best image quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 609th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This ranking places the system in the top 16.4% of all configurations tested. Given the game's age and low graphical requirements, this ranking is more a reflection of the raw hardware power than the game's ability to utilize it.

The RTX 4090 alone has an average benchmark score of 60347 and ranks in the 88th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60326, a negligible 0% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% lower.

The CPU's ranking of 78th percentile and the GPU's 88th percentile combine to produce a system that is far more powerful than necessary for Inside. The 609th rank out of 3716 suggests that many higher-ranked combos likely include newer, more powerful CPUs or multiple GPUs. However, for a single GPU setup, this combination is near the top of the performance hierarchy.

The data indicates that this combo outperforms 84% of all tested systems. This reflects the raw power of both components, even when paired with a game that cannot fully stress either. The high rank is expected, but the actual gameplay experience is defined by the frame rates, which are uniformly excellent across all settings and resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the flagship of the GeForce 40-series, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. It features 16384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2235 MHz and boosts to 2520 MHz. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory runs on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth.

For Inside, the GPU's role is primarily to render simple 2D sprites and particle effects. The game's art style is minimalist, with dark corridors and silhouetted characters. This places very low demands on the GPU's rasterization and pixel processing capabilities. The RTX 4090's 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate and 1,290.2 GTexel/s texture rate are vastly underutilized.

The GPU's 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 128 ray tracing cores are irrelevant for this title, as Inside does not use ray tracing or advanced compute effects. However, the raw power still translates to high frame rates. The average benchmark score of 60347 and 88th percentile ranking demonstrate the GPU's overall capability, even if this specific game does not leverage it.

The 24 GB VRAM is another example of over-provisioning. Inside's texture assets are small, likely using less than 2 GB of memory. The 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth is also far beyond the game's needs. This headroom means the GPU never has to swap textures or compress data, resulting in consistent frame times and no stuttering.

The GPU's TDP of 450 W and triple-slot cooler are designed for demanding AAA titles, not a puzzle platformer. In Inside, the GPU likely runs at low utilization and temperatures, but the measured FPS shows it still delivers maximum performance when called upon. The 5 nm process and 76,300 million transistors provide the foundation for this extreme performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of the combo's performance.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves the highest average at 302 FPS. The Medium preset averages 278 FPS with a minimum of 237 and maximum of 320. High averages 232 FPS, while Ultra averages 228 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 74 FPS, showing a moderate impact of settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 270 FPS. Medium averages 249 FPS with a minimum of 212 and maximum of 287. High averages 208 FPS, and Ultra averages 204 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra narrows to just 4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 66 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 231 FPS. Medium averages 214 FPS with a minimum of 182 and maximum of 246. High averages 147 FPS, while Ultra averages 140 FPS. The performance drop from Medium to High is significant at 67 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is only 7 FPS. The overall spread from Low to Ultra is 91 FPS.

The data reveals an interesting pattern: the Medium preset consistently outperforms High by a substantial margin at every resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 46 FPS; at 1440p, it is 41 FPS; and at 4K, it is 67 FPS. This suggests that the High preset introduces certain effects that disproportionately impact performance without a corresponding visual benefit.

The minimum FPS values, only recorded for Medium, show that even the lowest frame rates are exceptionally high. At 1080p, the minimum is 237 FPS, at 1440p it is 212 FPS, and at 4K it is 182 FPS. These minimums are above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors, ensuring a smooth experience without any perceptible stutter.

The maximum FPS values for Medium also demonstrate the system's headroom. At 1080p, the maximum reaches 320 FPS, at 1440p it hits 287 FPS, and at 4K it tops out at 246 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system can push beyond the average, providing a buffer for scene complexity variations. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown confirms that this combo delivers an exceptional experience in Inside at any resolution or settings level.