Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 lands at rank 175 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it comfortably within the top 11% of all configurations. This is a combination where the GPU is clearly the dominant force, yet the CPU does enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck in a game that is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The data shows a system that obliterates every frame rate target, regardless of resolution or quality preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 175 out of 1671 tested configurations indicates that this pairing sits in the upper echelon of systems tested for Inside. While it is not the absolute top performer, the dataset suggests that only a handful of more recent or more extreme CPU-GPU pairings outperform it. This ranking is a direct reflection of the RTX 5090’s immense raw throughput, which allows the system to push frame rates that approach and often exceed the refresh rate limits of most displays. The Ryzen 7 5800X, while a generation old, still provides enough single-threaded performance to keep the GPU fed in this title, ensuring the combo does not fall behind more modern processors paired with the same GPU. The difference between this combo and the very top of the chart is likely marginal in practical terms, as the frame rates already exceed what most monitors can display.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and can boost up to 4.70 GHz, which is critical for a game like Inside that relies heavily on single-thread performance for its physics and logic. The processor’s 32 MB of L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which can be beneficial in maintaining consistent frame pacing. In the context of this game’s benchmark results, the CPU is not the limiting factor; its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3327 and 3DMark single-thread score of 943 demonstrate strong per-core capability. The data indicates that the 5800X’s performance is nearly identical to its closest rivals, with a negligible 0.3% average score delta compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and a -0.4% delta versus the Intel Core i7-13700H. This means that for Inside, the choice of CPU among these rivals would have a minimal impact on the final frame rate, as the GPU is doing the heavy lifting.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the undisputed star of this configuration. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, it features a massive 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a staggering 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. This is a data throughput figure that ensures the GPU never starves for texture or geometry data, even at extreme resolutions. Its base clock of 2017 MHz and boost clock of 2407 MHz allow it to achieve a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s. In a 2D puzzle platformer like Inside, the GPU’s raw fill rate translates directly into the ability to render the game’s atmospheric lighting and detailed environments at exceptionally high frame rates. The RTX 5090’s benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 14411 and a Passmark G3D score of 39650, place it in the 94th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 D, scores only 0.1% higher on average, confirming that this is near the pinnacle of graphics hardware performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Inside shows a linear progression of performance that scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is essentially capped by the game’s engine limits rather than hardware. The average frame rates are exceptionally high: 244.3 FPS at High settings, 291.7 FPS at Medium, and 318.6 FPS at Low. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset, the game runs at an average of 242.1 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the RTX 5090 is not being fully utilized, and the frame rate is more likely limited by the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU with draw calls.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain incredibly high, though the gap between settings becomes more distinct. The High preset averages 219.2 FPS, while the Medium preset hits 260 FPS and Low reaches 282.9 FPS. The Ultra preset, which likely introduces more complex post-processing effects, still manages an average of 211.4 FPS. This resolution is where the GPU’s massive bandwidth and compute power begin to show their advantage, as the system maintains over 200 FPS even on the most taxing settings.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5090 finally starts to flex its muscles. The High preset averages 153.1 FPS, which is a significant drop from the lower resolutions but still incredibly smooth for 4K gaming. The Medium preset achieves 224 FPS, and the Low preset reaches a perfect 240 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration, still delivers an average of 147.4 FPS. The data shows that even at 4K, this combo never dips below the 144 Hz threshold, making it an ideal pairing for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is 92.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to absorb the extra rendering load without causing stutters.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo for Inside?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination is ranked 175th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 11% of all tested systems for this game.

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

A: The 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-13700H. It trails the Intel Core i5-12600KF by 0.8%.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate observed for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 318.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system maintain high frame rates at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate ranges from 147.4 FPS on Ultra settings to 240 FPS on Low settings, with High settings delivering 153.1 FPS and Medium delivering 224 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090’s performance compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 D?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 84306, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D’s score of 84241. This indicates they are effectively identical in performance.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU play a larger role in this game’s performance?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the dominant factor. The frame rates scale significantly with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads, while the CPU’s single-thread score is sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s demands.