Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers an exceptionally strong performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The data shows that this combination ranks 489th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 29% of all systems for this title. This is a case where the hardware is dramatically overqualified for the game's demands, resulting in extremely high frame rates across all settings and resolutions, with the CPU and GPU both showing they have ample headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly demonstrates that this game is far from being a stress test for this hardware. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 293.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 266.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly 9.3%. Jumping to 4K Low yields 209.8 FPS, which is a further 21.2% drop from the 1440p result. This pattern indicates that even at 4K, the GPU is not the primary bottleneck, as the frame rates remain astronomically high.

The scaling behavior changes when looking at the highest settings. With Ultra settings, the frame rate goes from 220.2 FPS at 1080p, to 158.3 FPS at 1440p (a 28.1% drop), and then to 96.9 FPS at 4K (a 38.8% drop from 1440p). The increasingly steep decline at higher resolutions and settings points to the GPU becoming more relevant, but it is still never fully saturated. The data suggests that the performance ceiling at 1080p is likely constrained by the CPU's single-threaded capabilities, even with its 3D V-Cache, though it still delivers over 220 FPS.

The most telling observation is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the gap is 73.5 FPS (293.7 vs 220.2). At 1440p, the gap is 108 FPS (266.3 vs 158.3). At 4K, the gap expands to 112.9 FPS (209.8 vs 96.9). This widening gap with resolution confirms that the RTX 4070 is the component scaling with the workload, while the CPU maintains a high baseline. The game is clearly not limited by the processor in any meaningful way, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration still achieves nearly 100 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, provides a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. For a game like Inside, which has a minimalist art style, this bandwidth is more than sufficient. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and its 5888 shading units are the primary drivers of the high frame rates observed. The data shows that the GPU is capable of pushing well beyond 200 FPS at 1080p on Low settings, hitting 293.7 FPS.

The RTX 4070's performance percentile of 81 places it above most other GPUs, but its nearest rivals in the benchmark database are unexpected. The data shows it is only 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5300M, with a 1.9% gap to the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A and a 2.2% gap to the RTX 4080 Mobile. This proximity to older or mobile parts in the aggregate benchmark scores is misleading for this specific game; the measured FPS in Inside shows the RTX 4070 performing at a level that is overkill for the title's requirements.

The GPU's role in this combo is to provide the raw pixel-pushing power that allows for the high frame rates at 4K. At 4K Ultra, the card produces 96.9 FPS, which is a very playable experience. The fact that it can nearly double this to 168.6 FPS at 4K Medium highlights that the game's settings have a significant impact on the GPU load, but the card never struggles to maintain a high performance level. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 is the limiting factor only in the most demanding scenario, but even then, it is not a bottleneck in the traditional sense.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 293.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, the data shows it can. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, it maintains an average of 96.9 FPS, and with High settings, it reaches 105.6 FPS.

Q: How does the performance drop from 1440p to 4K on High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 164.4. Moving to 3840x2160 High reduces this to 105.6 FPS, a decrease of 58.8 FPS or approximately 35.8%.

Q: Which settings preset provides the largest frame rate boost over Ultra at 1080p?

A: Switching from Ultra to Low at 1920x1080 increases the average FPS from 220.2 to 293.7, a gain of 73.5 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 bottleneck the CPU at 4K?

A: The data suggests that the GPU is the more active component at 4K, but it is not a bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the combo still produces 96.9 FPS, showing the system has balanced performance even at the highest demand.

Q: Is the CPU's 3D V-Cache a significant factor for this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D's 96 MB of L3 cache is a notable feature, but Inside is not a cache-sensitive title. The frame rates are so high across all settings that the CPU's architecture, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is clearly not a limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance across all settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 220.2 on Ultra to 293.7 on Low. The Medium preset lands at 271.5 FPS, while High achieves 230.4 FPS. This shows a clear hierarchy where lower settings yield higher frame rates, but even the most demanding preset at 1080p delivers over 220 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset produces 266.3 FPS, Medium delivers 243.9 FPS, High drops to 164.4 FPS, and Ultra is at 158.3 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is minimal, only 6.1 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset does not add a significant visual load over High for this title.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its workload. The Low preset still achieves 209.8 FPS, which is remarkable. Medium drops to 168.6 FPS, High to 105.6 FPS, and Ultra to 96.9 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K on Ultra shows a drop of 61.4 FPS, which is the largest absolute drop in the dataset. This is the only configuration where the system dips below the 100 FPS mark, but it still provides a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is ranked 489th out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This top 29% placement is somewhat modest given the hardware's capabilities, which suggests that many other tested configurations likely include more powerful, modern components that push even higher frame rates. The rank is a relative measure within the database, and for a 2016 puzzle platformer, this combo is squarely in the upper echelon of performance.

The CPU itself holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all processors, and its average benchmark score of 26574 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The data shows it is 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 8024P and the Intel Core i9-11900K, and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, with a 0.4% gap to the Intel Core i9-12900HK. These tiny deltas indicate that the 5800X3D's raw compute power is on par with these other chips, but its 3D V-Cache is what differentiates it in gaming workloads.

The GPU's aggregate benchmark score of 37283 places it in the 81st percentile, with a 0.6% deficit to the RX Vega 56 and a 2.5% lead over the RX 5300M. In the context of Inside, these rival comparisons are largely irrelevant. The measured FPS data for this combo shows a system that is far more capable than the game requires, making its rank of 489 more a reflection of the competition field than any deficiency in this pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz and it boosts up to 4.50 GHz. The defining feature is its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a massive amount of fast memory for game data. In Inside, this cache is not heavily utilized due to the game's simple geometry and logic, but the high boost clock and strong single-threaded performance from its 3dmark single-thread score of 884 ensure that the CPU is never the bottleneck.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a strong multi-threaded capability, with a cinebench r23 multicore score of 24063 and a passmark multithread score of 28309. However, the game's performance is more likely tied to the single-threaded results, such as the cinebench r23 singlecore score of 3397. The data shows that the frame rates at 1080p Low (293.7 FPS) are high enough that the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU is not being fully taxed at that resolution and setting. This is not a problem, as the CPU still delivers outstanding performance.

The 5800X3D's memory support for DDR4 at dual-channel speeds of 51.2 GB/s is adequate for this game. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and its 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than enough for a title like Inside. The data indicates that the processor is providing a rock-solid foundation for the GPU to work with, ensuring that there are no frame rate hitches or stutters, even in the most demanding 4K Ultra scenario.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Inside, the data suggests that players can be extremely liberal with settings. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 96.9 FPS, which is above the standard 60 FPS target, making it a viable option for those with high-resolution displays. The High preset at 4K offers a 8.7 FPS improvement over Ultra, bringing it to 105.6 FPS, which is a marginal gain for what might be a slight visual downgrade.

The most efficient settings are at 1440p. The Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides 243.9 FPS, which is a massive 85.6 FPS improvement over the Ultra preset at the same resolution. This suggests that Medium offers a significant performance headroom. For players with high refresh rate monitors, the 1080p Low preset at 293.7 FPS is the peak performance, but the High preset at 230.4 FPS is more balanced for visual quality.

If a player prioritizes a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience, the 1440p Medium or High settings are ideal, as they both exceed 160 FPS. For 4K, the High preset is recommended over Ultra, as it provides a higher average frame rate (105.6 vs 96.9) and likely a similar visual experience. The Low preset is unnecessary for this hardware, as it only serves to increase frame rates beyond what is visually discernible. The Ultra preset is playable, but the data shows that High is the better choice for maximizing FPS without a major visual penalty.