Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination presents a striking contrast in capabilities: a top-tier 8-core processor paired with an entry-level graphics card from a previous generation. In Inside, a puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands, this pairing produces a wide range of results that are almost entirely dictated by the GPU's limitations. This analysis breaks down the measured performance data.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combination able to run Inside smoothly at 1080p?*

A: Yes, at 1080p, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all tested presets. The Low preset averages 134.2 FPS, Medium hits 107 FPS, and both High and Ultra are nearly identical at 64.8 FPS and 65.1 FPS, respectively, all of which are above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 26574. This puts it statistically tied with the AMD EPYC 8024P, which is only 0.1% slower, and the Intel Core i9-11900K, also 0.1% slower. It is also effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, which is 0.2% faster.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The GTX 1650's average benchmark score is 8713, placing it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs. This puts it within a narrow performance band of its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (0.4% faster) and the AMD Radeon 550X (0.4% faster).

Q: At what resolution and settings does the system fail to maintain 60 FPS?

A: The only configuration that falls below 60 FPS is 4K (3840x2160). At this resolution, the Medium preset averages 49.8 FPS, High averages 29.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 30.8 FPS. The Low preset at 4K is the sole playable option, with an average of 64.1 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested system configurations for this game?

A: In the database of tested combinations, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 1619th out of 1671 total combos for Inside. This places it in the bottom 3% of all systems tested for this title.

Q: What are the key specifications of the GPU's memory?

A: The GTX 1650 features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2001 MHz, or 8 Gbps effective.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the decisive factor in this system's performance for Inside. Its Turing architecture chip, with 896 shading units and 32 ROPs, operates at a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The GPU's 4 GB of VRAM and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are modest by modern standards, but they are sufficient for a title like Inside.

The data strongly indicates that the GTX 1650 is the performance ceiling. At 1080p, the jump from Low (134.2 FPS) to High (64.8 FPS) is a 51% drop in performance, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's processing load increasing with more complex shading and effects. The fact that the High and Ultra presets produce nearly identical results (64.8 vs 65.1 FPS) suggests that the game's Ultra preset is not adding a significant amount of GPU work over High for this specific title, or that the GPU is hitting a hard computational limit. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 2.984 TFLOPS, which is a clear indicator of its limited raw throughput for higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark results place this combination at 1619th out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This low ranking is a direct consequence of the GTX 1650's performance tier. Even though the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a high-end processor, ranking in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations in a graphics-bound scenario. This pairing is a prime example of a bottleneck, where the GPU is unable to keep up with the data being fed to it by a very capable CPU.

The data shows that the CPU is a non-issue. Its average benchmark score of 26574 positions it alongside the Intel Core i9-11900K and AMD Ryzen 5 7600, both of which are highly capable processors for gaming. The bottleneck is unambiguous: the GPU's 43rd percentile ranking and average score of 8713 are the primary drivers of the combo's low standing in this game's rankings. The system's overall rank is not a reflection of the CPU's capability, but rather a signal of the GTX 1650's entry-level status.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the system is at its best. The Low preset achieves an average of 134.2 FPS, ensuring high-refresh-rate play. The Medium preset delivers 107 FPS, which is still excellent. Both the High and Ultra presets are playable, with averages of 64.8 FPS and 65.1 FPS, respectively.

Moving to 2560x1440, the strain on the GPU becomes apparent. The Low preset still manages a smooth 96.3 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 76.3 FPS, which remains fluid. However, the High preset falls to 45.3 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops further to 43.4 FPS, making these settings less ideal for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. The Low preset is the only playable option, with an average of 64.1 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 49.8 FPS, while the High and Ultra presets are nearly unplayable, with averages of 29.3 FPS and 30.8 FPS, respectively. The 4K results confirm that this GPU is not suited for high-fidelity gaming at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the limiting component. Comparing the Low preset, the system drops from 134.2 FPS at 1080p to 96.3 FPS at 1440p, a 28% decrease, and then to 64.1 FPS at 4K, a 52% decrease from 1440p. This scaling is a classic sign of a GPU-limited workload.

The data shows a similar pattern for the High preset, where performance plummets from 64.8 FPS at 1080p to 45.3 FPS at 1440p and 29.3 FPS at 4K. The consistent and significant drop in frame rates as pixel count increases points directly at the GTX 1650's limited pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth. The 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth is simply too narrow to feed the GPU enough data for 4K rendering. A more powerful CPU would not improve these numbers; the GTX 1650 is the sole constraint.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1080p display, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance is found on the High preset, which yields an average of 64.8 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For those with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Medium preset, at 107 FPS, is the best choice to fully exploit the display's capabilities without a significant visual compromise.

For 1440p users, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, offering 76.3 FPS. The Low preset is also viable at 96.3 FPS for a more competitive or smoother experience. The High and Ultra presets should be avoided at this resolution, as they dip below 60 FPS.

Gaming at 4K is only feasible with the Low preset, which produces an average of 64.1 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides a playable experience at that resolution. The data shows that any other preset at 4K will result in sub-50 FPS performance. In summary, the GTX 1650 is best utilized at 1080p, with 1440p requiring a reduction in settings, and 4K only being playable on the lowest settings.