Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the combo never dips below an average of 74 FPS, and at 1080p it routinely exceeds 165 FPS, indicating that the hardware is far ahead of the game's demands. The measured data shows a system that is entirely CPU-bound at lower resolutions, while the GPU begins to assert its influence at 4K with higher graphical presets.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this hardware?*

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 124, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1920x1080, the average FPS jumps to 173 on High, but the jump to 1440p offers a significant visual upgrade for only a 49 FPS drop, making it the sweet spot.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti a bottleneck for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in this game?

A: No. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 296 FPS, while at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, it produces 74 FPS. This 222 FPS spread indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, but the CPU is more than capable of feeding it at lower loads.

Q: How much performance is gained by dropping from Ultra to Low settings at 4K?

A: The measured data shows a massive gain. At 3840x2160, the average FPS increases from 74 on Ultra to 156 on Low. This represents a 110% performance uplift, making Low the best choice for high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

Q: Does the game benefit from the 8-core processor, or is a dual-core enough?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. While the game runs at very high frame rates, the CPU's 3DMark max threads score of 7285 and single-thread score of 884 indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. Given the high FPS, the game is likely not heavily threaded, but the CPU's power ensures no bottlenecks.

*Q: Is the 8 GB of VRAM on the RTX 3060 Ti sufficient for Inside?*

A: Yes. The highest tested configuration is 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which yields an average of 74 FPS. Since the benchmark data does not report any VRAM-related issues or crashes, the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient for this game's requirements at all tested settings.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 1801 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top half of all systems tested, which is consistent with the high frame rates observed in the measured data.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data clearly indicates that the "Ultra" preset is not the optimal choice for this hardware. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 74, which is still playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The "High" preset at 4K only improves this to 78 FPS, a negligible gain.

The most significant performance shift occurs when moving from High to Medium. At 3840x2160, the average FPS jumps from 78 to 125, a 60% increase. This suggests that the Ultra and High presets enable effects that are disproportionately taxing on the GPU. The "Medium" preset at 4K, with an average of 125 FPS and a minimum of 106 FPS, provides a smooth and stable experience with a likely minimal visual compromise.

For players seeking the highest frame rates, the "Low" preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 249 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the "Medium" preset at 2560x1440 is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 199 FPS with a minimum of 169 FPS, ensuring a consistently fluid experience that takes advantage of the hardware's capabilities without sacrificing visual quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a desktop processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The CPU's substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature, and its benchmark scores reflect strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14317.

In Inside, the CPU's role appears to be to provide a high baseline of performance that prevents any frame rate drops. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 296. This high number indicates that the CPU is capable of processing the game's logic and draw calls far faster than the GPU can render frames at this resolution. The processor's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2017, is also crucial for maintaining high frame rates in a game that may not be fully optimized for multi-threading.

The 5800X3D's performance in this title is well above the requirements. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5906 and the max threads score of 7285 show a balanced scaling, but the game's age suggests it likely does not leverage all 16 threads. The CPU's 105W TDP and 7nm process node from TSMC ensure it can sustain these high clock speeds without thermal throttling, which is essential for consistent frame times. The data shows this processor is not a limiting factor in any of the tested configurations for Inside.

How This Combo Ranks

This hardware combination achieves a rank of 1801 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the 52nd percentile of all systems. This ranking is a reflection of the overall performance, which is strong but not top-tier, given that the RTX 3060 Ti is a mid-range GPU. The ranking shows that many systems with more powerful GPUs can achieve higher frame rates, especially at 4K.

However, the data indicates that the CPU is a significant contributor to this ranking. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D's average benchmark score is 27896, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, with very small deltaPct values, showing it is a top-tier processor. The GPU, with an average benchmark score of 16129, sits in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT.

The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU means that the system's performance is often GPU-limited. The rank of 1801 suggests that while the CPU is capable of pushing frame rates very high at 1080p, the GPU's limitations at 4K Ultra settings prevent the combo from ranking higher. The system is well-balanced for 1440p and 1080p gaming, where the CPU and GPU work in harmony to deliver excellent results.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is 1665 MHz, and it has a TDP of 200W. The GPU's benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 20349, place it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs.

In Inside, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 296, which drops to 156 at 3840x2160 with Low settings. This 47% reduction in performance is primarily due to the increased pixel count that the GPU must render. When moving from Low to Ultra at 4K, the average FPS further drops from 156 to 74, a 53% reduction, which highlights the impact of the more demanding visual effects.

The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this title, as even at 4K with Ultra settings, the game runs without any reported issues. The GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is more than adequate for the game's pixel shaders. The RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the limiting factor at 4K with Ultra settings, but it provides a very playable experience. At 1440p and below, the GPU performs exceptionally well, delivering high frame rates that are well above the refresh rates of most monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: The average FPS is 74, which is the lowest measured in the entire dataset. This is playable but near the edge of what might be considered smooth for some users.
• High: The average FPS is 78, a marginal 5% improvement over Ultra, indicating that the High and Ultra presets are similarly demanding.
• Medium: The average FPS jumps to 125, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS. This is a significant performance uplift of over 60% compared to High, making it the most balanced preset at this resolution.
• Low: The average FPS is 156, which is more than double the Ultra preset's frame rate. This is the best choice for high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: The average FPS is 118, providing a smooth experience for standard 60Hz monitors and most 144Hz displays.
• High: The average FPS is 124, which is only a slight improvement over Ultra, showing that the CPU is starting to become a factor at this resolution.
• Medium: The average FPS is 199, with a minimum of 169 FPS and a maximum of 229 FPS. This is an excellent result, offering a high level of fluidity.
• Low: The average FPS is 249, which is near the limit of what most high-refresh-rate monitors can display. This configuration is ideal for competitive play.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: The average FPS is 165, which is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors and provides a very smooth experience.
• High: The average FPS is 173, a marginal increase over Ultra, indicating that the CPU is now the primary bottleneck.
• Medium: The average FPS is 273, with a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 314 FPS. This demonstrates the CPU's ability to push frame rates extremely high.
• Low: The average FPS is 296, which is the highest measured in the dataset. This shows that the game is not demanding on the hardware at this resolution, and the CPU is more than capable of handling it.

The data shows a clear trend: the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, while the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The 1440p resolution with Medium or High settings offers the best balance of performance and visual quality for this combo.