Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Inside, with the data showing that the combination ranks in the 72.8th percentile of all tested configurations. The benchmark results indicate a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the CPU’s substantial cache architecture ensuring that frame rates remain consistently high across all settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, though the magnitude of the drop is surprisingly modest given the hardware involved. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination produces 270.3 FPS, which represents the absolute ceiling of performance in this dataset. Moving to 1440p at the same settings reduces the average to 242.1 FPS, a drop of approximately 10.4%, while 4K at Low yields 206.5 FPS, representing a further 14.7% decline from the 1440p figure.

This scaling behavior is telling. The RTX 5090’s massive memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory mean that even at 4K, the GPU is not starved for data. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 63.8 FPS, or 23.6% of the 1080p value. This is a relatively shallow curve for a game of this type, indicating that the rendering workload scales smoothly with pixel count rather than hitting a bandwidth or fill-rate wall.

The pattern shifts slightly when examining the High and Ultra presets. At High settings, the transition from 1080p (210.8 FPS) to 1440p (189.6 FPS) represents a 10.1% drop, while moving to 4K (154.5 FPS) costs another 18.5%. The Ultra preset shows similar behavior: 206.4 FPS at 1080p, 182.5 FPS at 1440p, and 143.8 FPS at 4K. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the limiting component at lower resolutions is the CPU, while at 4K the GPU begins to take on a more significant role.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D brings a distinctive combination of specifications that prove highly relevant to Inside’s performance. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, the processor operates at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The defining feature is the 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for a desktop processor and directly benefits games that rely on repeated data access patterns.

The benchmark results for this CPU show strong multi-threaded capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366 and the Passmark multithread score of 26318 place it well within the upper tier of processors, with a percentile ranking of 82 against all CPUs. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6764 and max-thread score of 6755 indicate that the processor scales effectively across all available threads, which matters for games that spawn background simulation tasks.

In Inside, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p where frame rates exceed 270 FPS. At this resolution, the GPU is not the bottleneck, and the data suggests that the 5700X3D’s large cache helps maintain high minimum frame pacing. The 3DMark single-thread score of 804 and the Geekbench single-core score of 1922 are moderate, but the 8-core design ensures that no single thread becomes a limiting factor. The processor’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1360P with an average score of 24627 (0.2% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D at 24605 (0.3% higher), indicating that the 5700X3D sits in a tightly contested performance bracket.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the high frame rates observed across all tested configurations. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock of 2407 MHz and the massive 21,760 shading units deliver 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is more than sufficient for a puzzle platformer like Inside.

The GPU’s benchmark results are equally impressive. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14411 and the Passmark G3D score of 39650 place it in the 94th percentile against all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 380114 and Vulkan score of 379571 demonstrate strong compute performance across different APIs. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D with a delta of 0.1% and the RTX 5050 Mobile at 0.2%, showing that the desktop 5090 is at the top of its class.

In Inside, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly important as resolution rises. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 143.8 FPS, which is 46.8% lower than the 1080p Low result. This indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder at higher resolutions and settings, but the absolute numbers remain far above the 60 FPS threshold. The RTX 5090’s 176 ROPs and 680 TMUs ensure that pixel and texture throughput are never constrained, even at 4K with Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and RTX 5090 ranks 455th out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 27.2% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the fact that the RTX 5090 is an extremely high-end GPU that is often paired with newer, higher-clocked CPUs, but the 5700X3D’s cache architecture compensates for its modest clock speeds in this particular game.

The ranking is somewhat lower than the individual component percentiles might suggest. The CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile globally, and the GPU ranks in the 94th percentile, yet the combo lands in the 72.8th percentile for this game. This discrepancy indicates that Inside does not fully utilize the RTX 5090’s capabilities, likely because the game’s rendering workload is relatively light compared to modern AAA titles. The data suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor in many scenarios, particularly at 1080p where the GPU has significant headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 270.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24673, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-1360P and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 143.8 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the GPU perform better in DirectX or Vulkan?

A: The Geekbench scores show 380114 for OpenCL and 379571 for Vulkan, indicating similar performance across both APIs.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the GPU provide?

A: The RTX 5090 provides 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth through its 512-bit bus and GDDR7 memory.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 455th out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset shows consistent performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 270.3 FPS, Medium delivers 254.1 FPS, High delivers 210.8 FPS, and Ultra delivers 206.4 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 63.9 FPS, representing a 23.6% reduction in performance when moving to the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the results are 242.1 FPS for Low, 226 FPS for Medium, 189.6 FPS for High, and 182.5 FPS for Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 59.6 FPS, or 24.6%. The slightly larger percentage spread at 1440p compared to 1080p indicates that the GPU is beginning to exert more influence on performance.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 206.5 FPS, Medium delivers 191.7 FPS, High delivers 154.5 FPS, and Ultra delivers 143.8 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 62.7 FPS, or 30.4%. This larger percentage spread confirms that the GPU becomes the more significant bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for most users. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 210.8 FPS, which is well above any display refresh rate currently available. At 1440p High, the 189.6 FPS result remains exceptionally smooth, and even at 4K High, the 154.5 FPS average ensures a fluid experience on high-refresh-rate displays.

For users with 4K displays, the Ultra preset at 143.8 FPS still provides an excellent experience, but the 10.7 FPS gain from dropping to High settings represents a 7.4% improvement at minimal visual cost. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 191.7 FPS, which is 33.3% higher than Ultra, making it an attractive option for those prioritizing maximum frame rates.

At 1080p and 1440p, the Ultra preset remains viable for users who want the highest visual fidelity. The 206.4 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 182.5 FPS at 1440p Ultra are both far above the threshold where frame rate becomes a limiting factor. However, the data shows that the Low preset at 1080p (270.3 FPS) provides a 31.0% performance increase over Ultra, which may appeal to competitive players even in a puzzle platformer. The Medium preset offers a middle ground, with 254.1 FPS at 1080p and 226 FPS at 1440p, representing strong performance with moderate visual enhancements.