Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on frame rates than its minimalist art style suggests. The measured data shows this combination is capable of obliterating even the most demanding refresh rate targets at every resolution tested, making it a definitive choice for high-refresh-rate gaming. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS results to provide practical settings guidance and a clear picture of where this combo stands.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy across the four tested presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. For this specific title, the difference between the top presets is surprisingly small in absolute terms, but the frame rate costs are still measurable. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 296 on Low down to 224 on Ultra. The gap between High (228 FPS) and Ultra (224 FPS) is a mere 4 FPS, which is statistically negligible. This suggests that the Ultra preset does not introduce a significant additional load over High for this hardware combination in Inside.

Given the data, the High preset is the optimal choice for most users. It provides a substantial frame rate improvement over Ultra—4 FPS at 1080p, 9 FPS at 1440p, and 6 FPS at 4K—while likely offering nearly identical visual fidelity in a game with this art style. The difference between High and Medium is more pronounced, with High being 45 FPS slower than Medium at 1080p (228 vs 273), but the visual quality trade-off for that frame rate gain is rarely worth it on a system of this caliber.

For users with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, the High preset is the clear winner. At 1440p, High delivers 195 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end displays. Even at 4K, the High preset maintains an average of 123 FPS, which is above the 120Hz threshold for many modern televisions and monitors. The Medium preset is only recommended for those chasing absolute maximum frame rates on 240Hz+ displays, as it offers 273 FPS at 1080p and 245 FPS at 1440p. However, the 45-50 FPS gain over High is unlikely to be perceptible in a game like Inside where the action is not twitch-reflex dependent.

The Low preset provides the highest frame rates—296 FPS at 1080p, 265 FPS at 1440p, and 227 FPS at 4K—but the visual degradation in a game with such a distinct atmospheric art direction is counterproductive. The data suggests that High is the "sweet spot" preset, delivering a perfect balance of visual fidelity and performance that leaves no reason to drop to lower settings on this hardware.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and the measured FPS data reflects its capabilities. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. For a game released in 2016, this is an immense amount of memory bandwidth, and the benchmark results show no signs of memory-related bottlenecks. The GPU's base clock is 2340 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and its 8448 shading units are more than sufficient to handle the rendering demands of Inside.

The GPU's performance percentile of 76 versus all GPUs indicates it sits comfortably in the upper echelon of available hardware. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA TITAN RTX, which it trails by 1.9%, and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, which it trails by 1.4%. These are not significant deltas, suggesting the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is performing as expected for its class.

The data shows that this GPU is never the limiting factor in Inside. Even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 117 indicates the GPU is processing frames faster than most displays can refresh. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is far beyond what this game could possibly utilize, and the measured frame times are consistently smooth, with the Medium preset showing a minimum FPS of 167 at 4K and 232 at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU has ample headroom and that any performance variation is more likely tied to CPU frame pacing or engine-level limitations than GPU compute or memory constraints.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of the entire benchmark database, this CPU and GPU combination ranks 808th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 21.7% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing given that the database includes many high-end configurations. The rank reflects the combination's ability to deliver very high frame rates across all settings and resolutions.

The CPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, has an average benchmark score of 27896 and sits at the 80th percentile versus all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (0% delta), Intel Core i9-10900K (0.1% delta), and Intel Core i5-12600KF (0.3% delta). This indicates that the 5800X3D is performing on par with or slightly better than these comparable processors. The 3D V-Cache technology, providing 96 MB of shared L3 cache, is a key differentiator that helps in gaming workloads, though the benchmark scores show it is not dramatically ahead of its rivals in synthetic tests.

The GPU's rank of 76th percentile versus all GPUs, combined with the CPU's 80th percentile, creates a well-balanced system. The combo rank of 808 out of 3716 suggests that while there are many faster combinations in the database, this pairing is in the top quarter and is more than capable of delivering a premium gaming experience in Inside. The data shows no obvious bottleneck, as both components are performing near their expected levels relative to their peers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are: Low at 296 FPS, Medium at 273 FPS (with a minimum of 232 and maximum of 314), High at 228 FPS, and Ultra at 224 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is far beyond the limits of any standard 1080p display, with even the most demanding Ultra preset exceeding 200 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high: Low at 265 FPS, Medium at 245 FPS (with a minimum of 208 and maximum of 282), High at 195 FPS, and Ultra at 186 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with an average reduction of approximately 30-40 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for this hardware, as it still delivers over 180 FPS on the highest settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still impressive: Low at 227 FPS, Medium at 196 FPS (with a minimum of 167 and maximum of 226), High at 123 FPS, and Ultra at 117 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more significant, especially at the High and Ultra presets, where the frame rate falls by roughly 72 FPS and 69 FPS respectively. This indicates that the GPU is starting to feel the pressure of 4K resolution, though it still maintains playable frame rates above 115 FPS on all presets.

The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data across all resolutions, and it consistently shows a minimum FPS that is about 85% of the average. This suggests stable frame pacing with no major hitches or stutters, which is critical for a game that relies on atmospheric tension.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about system balance. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 228 at 1080p to 195 at 1440p (a 14.5% decrease) and then to 123 at 4K (a 36.9% decrease from 1440p). This pattern shows a relatively modest drop from 1080p to 1440p, but a much steeper drop from 1440p to 4K.

The Low preset shows a different scaling pattern: 296 FPS at 1080p, 265 FPS at 1440p (a 10.5% decrease), and 227 FPS at 4K (a 14.3% decrease from 1440p). The Low preset scales more gracefully to 4K because the GPU is less burdened by pixel shading and texture work, allowing the CPU to continue feeding frames at a high rate.

The Medium preset shows: 273 FPS at 1080p, 245 FPS at 1440p (a 10.3% decrease), and 196 FPS at 4K (a 20% decrease from 1440p). The Ultra preset follows a similar trajectory to High: 224 FPS at 1080p, 186 FPS at 1440p (a 17% decrease), and 117 FPS at 4K (a 37.1% decrease from 1440p).

The steep drop at 4K for High and Ultra settings—approaching 37%—indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting component at that resolution. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of VRAM and 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth are sufficient for 4K, but the raw compute power is being taxed by the higher pixel count. Conversely, the relatively flat scaling from 1080p to 1440p (10-17% decreases) suggests that the CPU is still able to keep up with the GPU's demands in that range, with the 5800X3D's strong single-thread performance preventing any bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz monitor?

A: The High preset is ideal for 144Hz displays. It delivers 228 FPS at 1080p, 195 FPS at 1440p, and 123 FPS at 4K, all of which are above or near the 144Hz refresh rate. The Ultra preset only provides a marginal visual improvement while dropping the 4K average to 117 FPS, which is below 144Hz.

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

A: Yes. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 117, and at 4K High, it is 123. These are well above the 60 FPS standard for console-like play and are suitable for 120Hz displays. The 4K Low preset reaches 227 FPS, which is exceptional.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is well-matched to the GPU, as evidenced by the relatively small FPS drops (10-17%) when moving from 1080p to 1440p. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with the High and Ultra presets showing drops of approximately 37% from 1440p, indicating the GPU's rendering load is the primary constraint.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X3D compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-10900K and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-12600KF. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at 0% delta. This shows it is a competitive mid-range processor for gaming workloads.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: The difference is minimal. At 1080p, High averages 228 FPS versus Ultra's 224 FPS (a 1.8% difference). At 1440p, High averages 195 FPS versus Ultra's 186 FPS (a 4.8% difference). At 4K, High averages 123 FPS versus Ultra's 117 FPS (a 5.1% difference). The visual gains from Ultra are likely imperceptible in Inside's art style.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER performing as expected?

A: Yes. The GPU's average benchmark score is 31087, placing it at the 76th percentile versus all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, has a score of 31206, meaning the 4070 Ti SUPER is 0.4% behind. This is within normal silicon variance and indicates the card is performing correctly.