Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination is exceptionally well-matched for Inside, delivering high frame rates across all tested configurations. The data shows this pairing ranks in the top quarter of all tested combos, with performance scaling that shifts from GPU-bound at 4K to increasingly CPU-influenced at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 230.1 FPS to 162.5 FPS, a reduction of 67.6 FPS. The jump to 4K produces another significant decline, landing at 101.1 FPS. This steady erosion of performance as pixel count increases indicates the Radeon RX 9070 XT is the primary limiting component at 4K.

At lower settings, the scaling pattern shifts notably. With Low presets, 1080p delivers 319 FPS, while 1440p hits 281 FPS, and 4K still manages 208.6 FPS. The relative drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is about 25.8%, compared to a 37.8% drop at High settings. This suggests that as the GPU workload becomes lighter, the CPU begins to exert more influence, particularly at 1080p where the Ryzen 7 5800X’s performance ceiling starts to matter.

The most telling comparison comes from the Medium preset. At 1080p, Medium achieves 292 FPS, which is only slightly below the Low setting’s 319 FPS. However, at 1440p Medium reaches 263.9 FPS, and at 4K it drops to 163 FPS. The 4K Medium result is notably closer to the High preset’s 101.1 FPS than to the 1440p Medium result, indicating that the GPU is struggling to maintain high throughput at 4K regardless of modest settings reductions.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 9070 XT brings substantial resources to this game, including 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s architecture, RDNA 4.0 with 4096 shading units and 128 ROPs, enables a peak pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s. These specifications translate to raw throughput that easily handles Inside’s relatively modest visual demands.

The clock behavior is telling. The GPU’s base clock runs at 1660 MHz, while the game clock is rated at 2400 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2970 MHz. Benchmark results show the card operating at high efficiency, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260. The FP32 compute capability of 48.66 TFLOPS provides ample headroom for the game’s rendering workloads.

At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 96.3 FPS, which remains perfectly playable but represents the most demanding configuration tested. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s is likely sufficient for the game’s textures, as the performance degradation from High to Ultra at 4K (101.1 to 96.3 FPS) is only 4.7%, suggesting the GPU’s compute units rather than memory bandwidth are the limiting factor at maximum settings.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5800X provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its multi-threaded capabilities are demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23571 and a Passmark multithread score of 27732. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, which typically relies more on single-thread performance, the CPU’s single-core score of 3327 in Cinebench R23 is particularly relevant.

The CPU’s influence becomes apparent when examining frame rates at 1080p. The difference between Low (319 FPS) and Medium (292 FPS) at 1080p is only 27 FPS, while the gap from Medium to High (230.1 FPS) is much larger at 61.9 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that at very high frame rates, the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU becomes a factor. The Ryzen 7 5800X’s 32 MB of L3 cache helps maintain smooth frame delivery, but the 4.70 GHz boost clock appears to be the ceiling for extreme frame rates.

At 1440p, the CPU workload remains manageable, as evidenced by the large gap between Low (281 FPS) and Medium (263.9 FPS). However, the move from High (162.5 FPS) to Ultra (157.5 FPS) shows only a 5 FPS difference, indicating the GPU is now the primary constraint. The CPU’s performance relative to its rivals shows it sits close to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which is only 0.3% faster in average benchmark scores.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and Radeon RX 9070 XT achieves a rank of 430 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the 74.3rd percentile of all configurations. This is a strong result, though not top-tier, suggesting that while the combo delivers excellent frame rates, some higher-end pairings outperform it.

The GPU’s individual standing provides context. The RX 9070 XT ranks in the 82nd percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39647. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: the AMD Radeon Pro 575 is only 0.1% slower, the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 0.2% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 is 0.6% slower. This tight clustering indicates the GPU is performing near its expected level.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 84th places it slightly higher than the GPU’s 82nd percentile. The Ryzen 7 5800X’s average benchmark score of 27606 puts it within 1% of its nearest rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 being 0.3% faster and the Intel Core i5-12600KF being 0.8% faster. This suggests the CPU is not holding back the combination in any meaningful way.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings delivers exceptional performance. Low settings produce 319 FPS, Medium reaches 292 FPS, High hits 230.1 FPS, and Ultra maintains 220 FPS. Even the most demanding 1080p configuration remains well above typical high-refresh-rate monitor capabilities.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows clearer differentiation between settings. Low achieves 281 FPS, Medium reaches 263.9 FPS, High drops to 162.5 FPS, and Ultra settles at 157.5 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is substantial at 101.4 FPS, reflecting the increased GPU workload at higher quality presets.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low still delivers a highly playable 208.6 FPS, Medium manages 163 FPS, High drops to 101.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 96.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 45.6 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 61.9 FPS, showing that the High preset introduces significantly heavier rendering demands.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K displays, the High preset at 101.1 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the jump to Ultra only adds 4.8 FPS of cost while providing marginal visual gains. If higher frame rates are prioritized at 4K, the Medium preset at 163 FPS represents a substantial improvement while still maintaining good visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 263.9 FPS provides an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate monitors, while High at 162.5 FPS remains suitable for standard 144Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 157.5 FPS offers minimal benefit over High, making High the more sensible choice for most users.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 230.1 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides strong visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate of most monitors. The Ultra preset at 220 FPS offers a negligible performance penalty of 10.1 FPS and could be selected for maximum visual fidelity. The Low and Medium presets at 319 and 292 FPS respectively are unnecessary for typical displays, though they demonstrate the combo’s headroom for future titles.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best 4K setting for this combo in Inside?*

A: The High preset at 101.1 FPS provides the best balance, as Ultra only drops to 96.3 FPS while Medium offers 163 FPS but with reduced visual quality.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 430th out of 1671 combos, placing it in the top 26% of all tested systems for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The CPU becomes more influential at 1080p, as shown by the smaller gap between Low (319 FPS) and Medium (292 FPS) compared to the larger drop to High (230.1 FPS).

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 4K, the difference is 4.8 FPS (101.1 vs 96.3), at 1440p it is 5 FPS (162.5 vs 157.5), and at 1080p it is 10.1 FPS (230.1 vs 220).

Q: How does the RX 9070 XT compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 575 is 0.1% slower, the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 0.2% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 is 0.6% slower in average benchmark scores.

Q: Can this combo maintain 4K 100+ FPS consistently?

A: Yes, at High settings the average is 101.1 FPS, and at Medium it reaches 163 FPS, both exceeding the 100 FPS threshold.