Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a formidable combination for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. In the benchmark database, this specific combo ranks 669th out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the top 40% of all systems evaluated. This rank is respectable, though the game’s modest hardware demands mean that even mid-range combos can achieve high frame rates. The data shows that the 5800X + RTX 3070 pairing is far more capable than what Inside requires, making the ranking more a reflection of the sheer number of high-end combos tested than any deficiency in this setup.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s position at 669 of 1671 is primarily a signal of the CPU’s strength in a title that is not GPU-bound at lower resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5800X sits in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27606. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (deltaPct +0.3), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (deltaPct -0.4), the Intel Core i7-13700H (deltaPct -0.4), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF (deltaPct -0.8). These deltas are all under one percent, indicating that the 5800X is essentially performance-equivalent to a cluster of modern chips in CPU-bound scenarios.

However, in Inside, the GPU takes a larger role as resolution increases. The RTX 3070 is in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28238. Its nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro S7150 (deltaPct -0.6), the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (deltaPct +0.9), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (deltaPct +1), and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (deltaPct -1.1). The data suggests that the combo’s rank in this game is constrained by the GPU’s mid-pack standing relative to top-tier cards, rather than the CPU, which is a top-16% performer. The result is a system that lands solidly in the upper-middle of all tested combos, with headroom to spare for this particular title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1500 MHz, boosting to 1725 MHz, while the memory runs at an effective 14 Gbps. These specifications are more than sufficient for Inside, which is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer with relatively simple geometry and lighting. The GPU’s 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines are largely underutilized, as the game’s visual complexity does not stress the rasterization pipeline.

What the data reveals is that the RTX 3070’s performance in Inside scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU is the limiting factor, with average frame rates dropping from 172.8 FPS on Low to 79.1 FPS on Ultra. This is a drop of over 50% from the lowest to the highest preset, emphasizing that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute power are being pushed at 4K Ultra. Conversely, at 1920x1080, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck; even at Ultra, the combo achieves 180.1 FPS, while Low settings reach 317.5 FPS. The GPU’s 16.5 GPixel/s pixel rate and 317.4 GTexel/s texture rate are more than adequate for the game’s 2D sprites and effects, but the data shows that 4K Ultra is where the RTX 3070 starts to show its limits.

FAQ

*Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 in Inside?*

A: No. The CPU is in the 84th percentile and scores 23571 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. At 1080p, the combo reaches 317.5 FPS on Low settings, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU far beyond what the game requires.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070’s average score of 28238 puts it just ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (deltaPct +0.9) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (deltaPct +1), while trailing the AMD FirePro S7150 (deltaPct -0.6) and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (deltaPct -1.1). These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 135.4 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience on most high-refresh monitors.

*Q: Does Inside benefit from the RTX 3070’s ray tracing cores?*

A: The game’s data does not include ray tracing metrics. The GPU has 46 RT cores, but Inside is a 2D platformer with no ray-traced effects in the measured results, so they are unused.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 180.1 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops to 79.1 FPS. This represents a 56% reduction in frame rate, highlighting the GPU’s strain at 4K Ultra.

*Q: Is this combo overkill for Inside?*

A: For most settings, yes. Even at 4K High, the combo delivers 87.1 FPS. Only at 4K Ultra does performance dip below 80 FPS, suggesting the game is entirely playable at high settings across all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience balances visual fidelity with frame rate headroom. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields 180.1 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors. However, the jump from High to Ultra costs only 10 FPS (from 190.1 FPS to 180.1 FPS), making Ultra the clear choice for 1080p users. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 127.9 FPS, which remains above the 120 FPS threshold for many gaming displays. The High preset at 135.4 FPS offers a marginal gain of 7.5 FPS, but Ultra’s visual improvements are worth the slight trade-off.

At 3840x2160, the decision becomes more nuanced. The High preset produces 87.1 FPS, which is smooth for most 60 Hz 4K monitors. The Ultra preset drops to 79.1 FPS, a reduction of 8 FPS that may be noticeable in fast-paced scenes. Given that the game is a puzzle platformer, the frame rate difference is less critical than visual quality. Therefore, for 4K, Ultra is recommended if the display supports it, but High is a safer bet for maintaining a stable 85+ FPS. The Medium preset at 4K (138.5 FPS) is unnecessary, as High already exceeds 60 FPS with better visuals. Overall, the data suggests using Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, and High or Ultra at 4K depending on refresh rate priorities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Inside spans three resolutions and four settings, providing a clear picture of performance scaling.

At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. Low settings hit 317.5 FPS, Medium reaches 289.6 FPS, High achieves 190.1 FPS, and Ultra delivers 180.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is only 27.9 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is a steep 99.5 FPS, indicating a significant visual quality step. From High to Ultra, the loss is just 10 FPS, making Ultra the most efficient preset at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains high but scales down. Low settings produce 274.5 FPS, Medium drops to 216.4 FPS, High reaches 135.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 127.9 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to High is 50.7%, but the absolute numbers are still far above playable thresholds. The difference between High and Ultra is only 7.5 FPS, reinforcing that Ultra is the recommended preset for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3070 begins to feel the strain. Low settings still manage 172.8 FPS, Medium yields 138.5 FPS, High produces 87.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 79.1 FPS. The scaling from Medium to High is a 51.4 FPS reduction, reflecting the increased load on the GPU’s memory subsystem. From High to Ultra, the loss is 8 FPS, which is modest but brings the frame rate below the 80 FPS mark. The data shows that 4K is the only resolution where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, but even the lowest preset at 4K remains playable.