Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer with modest hardware demands. Based on the measured data, this combination ranks 432nd out of 1,671 tested combos for this game, placing it comfortably in the top 26% of all configurations. This high percentile ranking reflects the synergy between the 8-core Zen 3 processor and the Ada Lovelace GPU, which together produce frame rates that far exceed the requirements of a title from 2016. The benchmark results show that this system is not merely capable of running the game, but is positioned to do so with massive headroom, making it a formidable pairing for this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 432 out of 1,671 tested configurations indicates that it outperforms roughly 74% of all other CPU-GPU pairings tested for Inside. This is a strong showing, especially considering that the game is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer where the visual fidelity is not as demanding as modern 3D titles. The ranking suggests that while the hardware is powerful, it is not the absolute top-tier configuration for this particular game; the top 431 combos likely include newer, higher-end components that push frame rates even higher. However, the data shows that this pairing is far more capable than the majority of systems, ensuring that gameplay remains exceptionally smooth.

In terms of component-level performance, the Ryzen 7 5800X holds an 84th percentile rank versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,606. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which is only 0.3% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, which is 0.4% faster. The Intel Core i7-13700H is also 0.4% faster, while the Intel Core i5-12600KF is 0.8% faster. These marginal differences indicate that the 5800X is a highly competitive processor, with performance that is virtually indistinguishable from its closest competitors in synthetic tests. For the GPU, the RTX 4070 sits at the 81st percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,283. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, is 0.6% faster, while the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A is 1.9% faster and the RTX 4080 Mobile is 2.2% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 5300M trails by 2.5%. This data shows that the RTX 4070 is a robust performer, but it is not at the very top of the GPU hierarchy, which aligns with its mid-to-high-end positioning.

The combination of these two components results in a system that is overwhelmingly powerful for Inside. The benchmark data indicates that the primary constraint in this pairing is the GPU, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed it frames, but even the GPU is rarely pushed to its limits given the simple rendering requirements of the game.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X compare to its closest rivals in overall CPU performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27,606. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, scores 27,535, which is a 0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Intel Core i7-13700H both score slightly higher at 27,708 and 27,716, respectively, representing a 0.4% advantage. The Intel Core i5-12600KF leads the group with a score of 27,827, which is 0.8% higher than the 5800X.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to its direct competitors?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37,283. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is its nearest rival, scoring 37,507, which is 0.6% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A and RTX 4080 Mobile are further ahead at 38,008 and 38,135, respectively, representing 1.9% and 2.2% advantages. The AMD Radeon RX 5300M is the only rival that trails, with a score of 36,371, which is 2.5% lower.

Q: What are the peak and lowest average frame rates recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the highest average frame rate is 315.6 FPS, achieved at Low settings. The lowest average at this resolution is 217.3 FPS, which occurs at Ultra settings. The High and Medium settings produce average frame rates of 230.6 FPS and 288.5 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the performance scale from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average frame rate is 217.3 FPS. At 2560x1440 Ultra, it drops to 159.3 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average frame rate falls to 101.4 FPS. This represents a 53.3% decrease in frame rate from 1080p to 4K.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration for Inside?*

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has an 84th percentile rank with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the GPU has an 81st percentile rank. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a significant drop, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. However, both components are so powerful for this game that even at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate remains above 100 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 432nd out of 1,671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 25.9% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a high-performing pairing for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend in how the system’s performance scales with resolution. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 315.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings reduces this to 282.1 FPS, a drop of 10.6%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average frame rate falls to 206.2 FPS, which is a 34.7% decrease from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the system is heavily GPU-bound, as the workload increases with pixel count, causing frame rates to drop proportionally.

When examining the High settings, the trend is similar but with a steeper decline. At 1080p High, the average is 230.6 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 163.7 FPS, a 29.0% reduction. At 4K High, the average frame rate is 102.6 FPS, which is a 55.5% reduction from 1080p. This steeper drop at higher settings suggests that the GPU’s shading and texture processing capabilities are being taxed more heavily, further confirming that the RTX 4070 is the limiting component.

The data also shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, can easily keep up with the GPU’s frame output. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the CPU is able to maintain an average of 315.6 FPS without issue. The limiting factor is clearly the GPU’s rendering speed, which is expected given the game’s 2D nature and the GPU’s mid-to-high-end positioning.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system’s performance across three resolutions and four settings levels.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 315.6. The Medium preset yields an average of 288.5 FPS, while High settings reduce the average to 230.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, produces an average of 217.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is never challenged at 1080p, with even the lowest frame rate at Ultra exceeding 200 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. Low settings result in an average of 282.1 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 258.6 FPS, while High settings drop to 163.7 FPS. The Ultra preset yields an average of 159.3 FPS. The drop from Low to High at this resolution is significant, showing a 42.0% reduction in frame rate, which highlights the impact of the more complex graphical effects.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates, but the demands of 4K become evident. Low settings yield an average of 206.2 FPS. Medium settings drop to 168.9 FPS, while High settings result in an average of 102.6 FPS. The Ultra preset produces an average of 101.4 FPS. Notably, the difference between High and Ultra at 4K is minimal, with only a 1.2% difference in average frame rate, suggesting that the Ultra preset at this resolution is not significantly more demanding than High.

Across all resolutions, the system maintains an average frame rate above 100 FPS, even at the most demanding 4K Ultra setting. This demonstrates that the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 4070 combination is more than sufficient for Inside, providing a smooth experience regardless of the user’s chosen resolution and settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X plays a supporting role in this configuration, but its specifications are crucial to the overall performance. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture, and is manufactured on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 32 MB L3 cache. These specifications allow the processor to handle the game’s logic and physics calculations with ease, ensuring that the GPU is never starved of data.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5800X demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 23,571 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9,899 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Single-thread performance is also solid, with scores of 3,327 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1,397 in Cinebench R20 single-core. In 3DMark tests, the CPU scores 7,586 with 16 threads and 943 with a single thread. These results show that the processor is well-balanced, offering high performance in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

For Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer, the CPU’s single-threaded performance is more relevant than its multi-threaded capabilities. The game’s physics and collision detection are likely to be single-threaded, and the 5800X’s strong single-thread score of 3,327 in Cinebench R23 ensures that these tasks are handled quickly. The 84th percentile rank versus all CPUs further confirms that this processor is well above average, providing ample headroom for any CPU-bound tasks in the game. The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this pairing; instead, it provides a stable foundation for the GPU to deliver the high frame rates observed in the measured FPS data.