Inside

# Resolution Scaling

Inside is an older puzzle-platformer, and the measured frame rates across resolutions demonstrate a classic scaling pattern that reveals where the performance ceiling lies for this combination. Starting at 1920x1080, the data shows exceptionally high frame rates, with the Low preset achieving 296 FPS average. Moving to Medium at 237 FPS and High at 148 FPS, the scaling is steep between presets, but resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a different story.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 213 FPS, a 28% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium drops to 170 FPS (28% lower), High to 106 FPS (28% lower), and Ultra to 101 FPS (28% lower). This remarkably consistent percentage reduction across all presets when moving from 1080p to 1440p indicates that the system is scaling predictably with pixel count, suggesting that neither the CPU nor GPU is hitting a hard bottleneck at these resolutions — the workload is scaling uniformly.

The jump to 3840x2160 tells a more revealing story. The Low preset at 4K delivers 134 FPS, which is a 37% reduction from 1440p Low. Medium at 4K achieves 107 FPS, a 37% drop from 1440p Medium. High at 4K produces 67 FPS, a 37% decrease. Ultra at 4K falls to 64 FPS, a 37% reduction. This steeper scaling at 4K compared to the 1440p transition (37% versus 28%) indicates that the system begins to feel more pressure at higher pixel counts, though the game's relatively simple rendering requirements keep frame rates playable even at 4K.

The data reveals that the limiting component shifts as resolution increases. At 1080p, the extremely high frame rates — approaching 300 FPS on Low — suggest that the CPU is the primary constraint, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly. At 1440p, the uniform scaling suggests a balanced workload. At 4K, the GPU becomes more significant, as evidenced by the larger percentage drops and the fact that the Ultra preset at 4K (64 FPS) is nearly identical to the Ultra preset at 1440p (101 FPS) in terms of absolute frame time pressure.

The frame time consistency, where available, shows that Medium settings at each resolution maintain a narrow range between minimum and maximum FPS. At 1080p Medium, the range spans 201-272 FPS; at 1440p Medium, 145-196 FPS; at 4K Medium, 91-123 FPS. The consistent ~30% spread between minimum and maximum at each resolution suggests stable frame pacing without major stutters, a characteristic that benefits a puzzle-platformer where precision timing matters.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 serves as the processing foundation for this configuration. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This CPU belongs to the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process node from TSMC. The processor's 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for gaming workloads.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 5700 demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,655 and a single-core score of 2,916. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1,762 in the 2-thread test to 6,628 in the 16-thread test, indicating good thread scaling. Geekbench results further confirm this with a multicore score of 9,959 and single-core score of 1,907. The PassMark multithread score of 24,303 places this CPU in the 78th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 25,517.

For Inside, a game that does not demand heavy multi-threading, the CPU's single-thread performance is the more relevant metric. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,916 and Geekbench single-core score of 1,907 indicate capable single-threaded execution. The 3DMark single-thread score of 901 reinforces this assessment. At 1080p with Low settings, the 296 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed frames to the GPU faster than the GPU can render them, making the CPU the limiting factor at this resolution and preset combination.

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 7 5700 in aggregate benchmark scores include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (0.1% lower score), AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (0.1% higher), AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (0.1% lower), and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (0.3% higher). These deltas are negligible, indicating that the Ryzen 7 5700 sits in a competitive performance tier for its class. The CPU's 65 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it an efficient choice, though these characteristics do not directly influence gaming performance in Inside.

The data suggests that the CPU's role in this game is primarily to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions. The fact that 1080p Low achieves nearly 300 FPS while 4K Low achieves 134 FPS indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions — the GPU takes over that role. Conversely, at 1080p, the CPU's ability to process game logic and issue draw calls limits the maximum achievable frame rate, as evidenced by the plateau around 296 FPS regardless of GPU headroom.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the graphics processing unit in this configuration. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, and memory at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process, includes 2,560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The GPU also houses 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores, providing ray tracing and AI acceleration capabilities.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5050 achieves a PassMark G3D score of 17,326 and a PassMark GPU compute score of 9,184. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 90,334 and Vulkan score of 89,381 demonstrate solid compute performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,502 provides a modern gaming workload metric. This GPU sits in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,035.

The nearest GPU rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (0.6% lower score), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (1.0% lower), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (1.6% higher), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (1.6% lower). These small deltas place the RTX 5050 in a tightly contested performance segment.

For Inside, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution rises. At 1080p, the GPU is not the limiting factor — the CPU holds back performance. The 148 FPS at 1080p High and 141 FPS at 1080p Ultra are well below what the GPU could theoretically deliver if the CPU could feed it faster. At 1440p, the GPU begins to assert its influence, with High and Ultra presets producing 106 and 101 FPS respectively. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with High and Ultra presets dropping to 67 and 64 FPS.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Inside at all tested resolutions and settings, as the game's visual complexity is modest. The memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s provides adequate throughput for texture streaming and frame buffer operations. The pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s indicate the GPU's fill rate capabilities, which are more than sufficient for this game's rendering requirements.

The data indicates that the RTX 5050's performance characteristics align well with Inside's demands. The GPU delivers playable frame rates at 4K across all presets, with even the Ultra preset maintaining 64 FPS average. At 1440p, all presets exceed 100 FPS, and at 1080p, all presets exceed 140 FPS. This suggests that the GPU has ample headroom for this title, and users could potentially enable additional features or higher settings without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable with this CPU and GPU combination in Inside?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 296 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 237 FPS, while High reaches 148 FPS and Ultra reaches 141 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate scale between 1440p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the average frame rate is 170 FPS with a range of 145-196 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average drops to 107 FPS with a range of 91-123 FPS, representing a 37% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: At 4K, the GPU is the limiting component. The evidence shows that Low preset at 4K achieves 134 FPS while Ultra preset achieves 64 FPS, indicating that GPU workload scaling with settings has a significant impact at this resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 148 FPS while Ultra averages 141 FPS, a difference of only 7 FPS or approximately 5%. This suggests diminishing returns from the Ultra preset at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21,035. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 1.6% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 0.6% lower, the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 1.0% lower, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 1.6% lower.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700's performance competitive with similar CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25,517 and sits in the 78th percentile. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, scores 0.3% higher, while the Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 0.1% lower.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1,719 out of 2,887 tested combos in Inside. This places the configuration in approximately the 40th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning about 60% of tested systems perform better in this game.

The ranking position reflects the mid-range nature of both components. The CPU sits in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 66th percentile among all GPUs. However, the combined ranking in Inside is lower than either component's individual percentile, which suggests that the game's performance is constrained by factors beyond raw component strength — likely the CPU's single-thread performance at lower resolutions and the GPU's capabilities at higher resolutions.

The data shows that this combo is well-suited for Inside at mainstream resolutions. At 1080p, the system delivers high frame rates across all presets, with even the most demanding Ultra preset exceeding 140 FPS. At 1440p, the system maintains over 100 FPS on all presets. At 4K, the system remains playable, with all presets exceeding 60 FPS. This performance profile suggests that the combination is balanced for this game, with neither component severely limiting the other across the resolution spectrum.

The ranking of 1,719 out of 2,887 also reflects the game's age and modest hardware requirements. Many modern systems with higher-end GPUs or CPUs will naturally outperform this mid-range configuration. However, the absolute frame rates achieved — particularly the 296 FPS at 1080p Low — demonstrate that this combo delivers smooth gameplay experiences for Inside, even if it does not top the performance charts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the measured frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 296 FPS. Medium settings produce 237 FPS average with a range of 201-272 FPS. High settings produce 148 FPS average. Ultra settings produce 141 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest single step occurring between Medium and High (89 FPS difference).

At 2560x1440 resolution, the measured frame rates are: Low settings at 213 FPS average. Medium settings at 170 FPS average with a range of 145-196 FPS. High settings at 106 FPS average. Ultra settings at 101 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent at approximately 28% reduction across all presets, indicating uniform workload scaling with pixel count.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the measured frame rates are: Low settings at 134 FPS average. Medium settings at 107 FPS average with a range of 91-123 FPS. High settings at 67 FPS average. Ultra settings at 64 FPS average. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a steeper 37% reduction across all presets, indicating increased GPU pressure at this resolution.

The Medium preset is the only settings level with complete minimum and maximum frame rate data across all three resolutions. The data shows consistent frame pacing with approximately 30% spread between minimum and maximum at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the spread is 71 FPS (201-272). At 1440p Medium, the spread is 51 FPS (145-196). At 4K Medium, the spread is 32 FPS (91-123). The absolute spread decreases with resolution, but the proportional spread remains consistent.

The Ultra preset shows the smallest differences between resolutions: 141 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. This represents a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K. In contrast, the Low preset shows a 55% reduction as well (296 to 134 FPS), indicating that resolution scaling affects all presets similarly in proportional terms.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rate data, the optimal settings for this configuration depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1920x1080 displays, the High preset at 148 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 141 FPS offers only marginal visual improvements at a cost of 7 FPS, making High the more efficient choice. For users prioritizing maximum refresh rate on high-refresh displays, the Medium preset at 237 FPS provides a significant frame rate advantage while still maintaining solid visual quality. The Low preset at 296 FPS is only recommended for competitive play or maximum smoothness, as the visual trade-offs are substantial.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 106 FPS is the recommended choice for most users, as it exceeds the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while maintaining high visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 101 FPS is nearly identical in performance and could be selected if the user prefers maximum settings. The Medium preset at 170 FPS is ideal for users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays who want to fully utilize their refresh rate. The Low preset at 213 FPS offers diminishing visual quality but provides exceptional frame rates.

For 3840x2160 displays, the Medium preset at 107 FPS is the standout recommendation, delivering smooth gameplay with a 91 FPS minimum that avoids noticeable frame drops. The High preset at 67 FPS is adequate for 60Hz displays, providing a stable experience above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS is also viable for 60Hz displays, with the visual quality enhancement being the primary differentiator. The Low preset at 134 FPS is recommended for users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity on 120Hz or 144Hz 4K displays.

The data indicates that the Medium preset provides the most consistent frame pacing across all resolutions, with the minimum FPS remaining within 25% of the average. This consistency is valuable for a puzzle-platformer where precise timing and smooth animation enhance the experience. The Ultra preset, while offering the highest visual quality, provides the lowest frame rates and shows the largest proportional drops between resolutions.

For users uncertain about their display capabilities, the Medium preset at any resolution offers the best combination of visual quality, absolute frame rate, and frame time consistency. The High preset serves as a strong alternative for those who prefer higher visual settings without significant performance penalties. The measured data supports these recommendations across all three tested resolutions.