Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that proves far less demanding than modern AAA titles. The measured data shows this pairing never dips below 78.9 frames per second even under the heaviest load tested, making it an exceptionally strong match for this game. The combination ranks in the 697th position out of 1671 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the upper tier of configurations for this specific title.

FAQ

Q: Does the RTX 3070 bottleneck the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 78.9, while at 1080p Low it reaches 293.8 FPS. This wide spread indicates the CPU can push far more frames than the GPU can render at lower resolutions, but the gap narrows as resolution increases.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining 144Hz gameplay?

A: At 1440p High, the combo produces 133.9 FPS, which is slightly below a 144Hz refresh rate. However, at 1440p Medium, it jumps to 219.1 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it hits 179.6 FPS. For a locked 144Hz experience, 1440p Medium or 1080p Ultra are the safest choices.

Q: How does the CPU's 3D V-Cache affect performance in a puzzle platformer?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is its standout feature. While Inside is not a cache-sensitive title, the CPU's 3Dmark single-thread score of 884 and Passmark single-thread score of 3234 indicate strong per-core performance that keeps up with the GPU's output even at high frame rates.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 3070 sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, the data indicates it is more than adequate. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth easily handles the game's graphical demands. The highest measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 78.9, with no indications of memory-related stutters or frame drops in the provided metrics.

Q: How does this combo compare to the CPU's nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 26574, placing it nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 8024P (26555, 0.1% behind) and Intel Core i9-11900K (26546, 0.1% behind). It also sits just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (26617) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HK (26672).

Q: What is the percentile ranking for this GPU against all others?

A: The RTX 3070 ranks in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28238. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27956, 1% behind), while the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (27985) trails by 0.9%.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the primary driver of visual performance in Inside, and its specifications explain the observed frame rates. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, built on the Ampere architecture with 5888 shading units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at an effective speed of 14 Gbps across a 256-bit bus, producing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. These specs allow the card to achieve a Passmark G3D score of 22214, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs.

The data reveals a clear pattern: as settings increase from Low to Ultra at any given resolution, frame rates drop significantly. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 293.8 FPS on Low, 274.1 FPS on Medium, 189.8 FPS on High, and 179.6 FPS on Ultra. This roughly 40% reduction from Low to Ultra shows that the RTX 3070's shading units and texture units are being increasingly taxed by higher-quality effects. The GPU's 184 texture mapping units and 96 raster operation pipelines handle the game's environmental details well, but the Ultra preset's additional lighting and shadow effects clearly add workload.

Interestingly, the GPU's 3Dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162 and Passmark DirectX 12 score of 85 suggest that the card's modern API support is robust, yet Inside is not a demanding DX12 title. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is particularly telling: 173.8 FPS versus 78.9 FPS. This 95 FPS difference demonstrates that the GPU is the component that scales with quality settings, while the CPU remains relatively unbothered.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how the RTX 3070's workload scales with resolution, revealing a predictable pattern of diminishing returns as pixel count rises. At Low settings, moving from 1080p (293.8 FPS) to 1440p (264.5 FPS) costs only 29.3 FPS, but moving from 1440p to 4K (173.8 FPS) costs a much larger 90.7 FPS. This non-linear drop indicates that the GPU becomes more pixel-bound at higher resolutions, with memory bandwidth playing an increasingly critical role.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is steeper. The combo produces 179.6 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 129.8 FPS at 1440p, and finally 78.9 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 49.8 FPS, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 50.9 FPS, showing a consistent loss per resolution tier. This suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at Ultra settings across all resolutions, as the CPU's 16 threads and high single-thread performance can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them.

The data also implies that at 1080p Low, the system begins to approach a CPU ceiling. The 293.8 FPS result is exceptionally high, and the 3dmark 2-thread score of 1746 and 4-thread score of 3392 indicate that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D has ample headroom. However, the 4K Low result of 173.8 FPS shows the GPU still has significant margin, meaning the CPU is not the bottleneck even at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This CPU-GPU pair ranks 697th out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside, placing it in the top 42% of all configurations. This rank reflects the game's relatively low system requirements, where even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates. The RTX 3070's 72nd percentile GPU ranking and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D's 83rd percentile CPU ranking suggest the combo should perform better, but the game's simplicity limits the differentiation between high-end components.

The CPU's benchmark performance helps contextualize this rank. Its average benchmark score of 26574 places it within 0.4% of several rivals, including the Intel Core i9-12900HK (26672, 0.4% ahead) and AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (26617, 0.2% ahead). The GPU's average score of 28238 is similarly competitive. Yet in Inside, the measured FPS shows that the combo's rank is more influenced by the game's light workload than by raw component strength.

The rank becomes more meaningful when examining the FPS data. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 78.9 FPS, which is still well above playable thresholds. This suggests that even lower-ranked combos could run the game smoothly, making the 697th rank less about absolute capability and more about the wide range of hardware that can handle this title. The data indicates that this combo excels at high refresh rates, particularly at 1080p and 1440p, where it consistently exceeds 129 FPS even at Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 293.8 FPS, while Medium settings yield 274.1 FPS, a difference of 19.7 FPS. High settings drop to 189.8 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 179.6 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 84.3 FPS, which is the largest jump between consecutive settings at this resolution, indicating that High introduces significant graphical effects that tax the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show expected reductions. Low settings average 264.5 FPS, Medium 219.1 FPS, High 133.9 FPS, and Ultra 129.8 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 4.1 FPS, suggesting that Ultra adds minimal visual improvements over High at this resolution. The drop from Medium to High is 85.2 FPS, mirroring the 1080p pattern.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder. Low settings still achieve 173.8 FPS, Medium 135.2 FPS, High 85.5 FPS, and Ultra 78.9 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 49.7 FPS, which is smaller than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is becoming more pixel-bound. The 4K Ultra result of 78.9 FPS is the lowest measured value, but it remains comfortably above 60 FPS for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that Medium settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 274.1 FPS, which is only 19.7 FPS below Low but provides better visuals. At 1440p Medium, 219.1 FPS is achieved, well above the 144Hz threshold. Even at 4K Medium, 135.2 FPS is delivered, which is exceptional for high-resolution gaming.

For players seeking maximum visual fidelity, Ultra settings are viable but require resolution compromises. At 1080p Ultra, 179.6 FPS is achieved, while 1440p Ultra yields 129.8 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 78.9 FPS is the only measurement below 100 FPS, making it less ideal for high-refresh displays. The data shows that High settings offer little benefit over Ultra, with differences of only 10.2 FPS at 1080p, 4.1 FPS at 1440p, and 6.6 FPS at 4K.

For a balanced experience, Medium settings at 1440p provide the best combination of frame rate and resolution. The 219.1 FPS result offers a significant margin over display refresh rates, ensuring consistent frame pacing. Alternatively, 1080p Ultra at 179.6 FPS provides near-maximum visual quality while still exceeding 144Hz. The data clearly shows that the GPU has ample headroom for this game, so settings can be prioritized based on display capabilities.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D provides the computational foundation for this combo, and its specifications are well-suited for Inside. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a distinctive feature that, while not heavily utilized in this game, contributes to strong multi-threaded performance. The CPU's 3dmark 16-thread score of 7299 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24063 demonstrate substantial processing power.

However, the game's low thread demands mean that the CPU's single-thread performance is more relevant. The 3dmark single-thread score of 884 and Passmark single-thread score of 3234 indicate strong per-core capability. The CPU's 3dmark 2-thread score of 1746 and 4-thread score of 3392 show that even lightly threaded workloads are handled efficiently. This explains why the combo achieves 293.8 FPS at 1080p Low, as the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them.

The CPU's benchmark percentile of 83 places it above the RTX 3070's 72nd percentile, suggesting that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. At 4K Ultra, the 78.9 FPS result is likely GPU-bound, as the CPU has ample headroom. The data indicates that the CPU's 105 W TDP and 7 nm process node allow it to sustain high clock speeds during gaming, though the game's light load means thermal throttling is unlikely to occur. Overall, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D provides a solid foundation that ensures the RTX 3070 is the primary determinant of frame rates in Inside.