Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, making this a textbook case of a system that vastly exceeds the demands of a 2016 puzzle platformer. The data shows that the combination ranks in the 52nd percentile of all tested combos, yet the absolute performance is so high that the ranking undersells the real-world experience. The system is consistently capable of delivering buttery-smooth gameplay at every resolution tested, with the only meaningful bottleneck appearing at 1080p where the CPU's single-thread performance becomes a limiting factor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the table, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture part, based on the Vermeer codename, features a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a hallmark of the X3D series. In the context of Inside, a game that is not heavily multithreaded, the processor's raw single-thread capability is what matters most. The benchmark data shows a 3dmark_single_thread score of 884 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3234, which are respectable figures for a desktop CPU.

However, the CPU's role in this specific game is more about maintaining high minimum frame rates than pushing peak numbers. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary driver of performance, but at 1080p, the CPU's 3dmark_16_threads score of 7299 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 24063 indicate it has ample headroom. The game's simple geometry and limited physics calculations mean the 5800X3D is never stressed. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system hits 298.9 FPS, which is close to what one would expect from a CPU-bound scenario, but the processor still has the cache hierarchy to avoid stutters. In essence, the CPU is overqualified for this title, but its high L3 cache and strong single-core performance ensure that it never becomes a source of frame pacing issues.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and RTX 5060 achieves a comboRankInGame of 810 out of 1671 tested combos. This places it in the top half of all systems tested, but the percentile is not the full story. The ranking is likely dragged down by the fact that Inside is not a demanding title, meaning many lower-end GPUs paired with high-end CPUs can also achieve high frame rates, compressing the field. The data shows that the combo is 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 8024P in average CPU benchmark scores, and 0.1% behind the Intel Core i9-11900K, indicating the CPU is a known quantity.

For the GPU, the RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 30109 places it 0.0% away from the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, but 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 570, which is a much older card. This suggests that in synthetic tests, the GPU's raw compute is not dramatically different from its immediate rivals. However, in Inside, the measured FPS data shows the combo is far more capable than the rank suggests. The rank of 810 out of 1671 means there are over 800 other combos that can run this game at acceptable levels, but the absolute FPS figures place this system in the top tier for smoothness and headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At 1080p High, the system produces 176.7 FPS, which drops to 124.7 FPS at 1440p High, and further to 81.1 FPS at 4K High. This represents a 29.4% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 54.1% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is roughly linear with pixel count, which indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 298.9 FPS, which drops to 255.3 FPS at 1440p Low and 157.1 FPS at 4K Low. The smaller percentage drop at lower settings (14.6% from 1080p to 1440p, 47.4% from 1080p to 4K) suggests that at Low settings, the CPU begins to play a larger role at 1080p.

The data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 168 FPS, which is only slightly lower than the 176.7 FPS at High. This indicates that the game's Ultra preset does not impose a significant additional load on the GPU at lower resolutions. However, at 4K Ultra, the FPS falls to 73.9, which is a 56% drop from 1080p Ultra. This is a clear sign that the 8 GB of VRAM and the GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s are being pushed hard at 4K with maximal settings, but the system still maintains playable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 298.9 FPS on Low, 271.9 FPS on Medium, 176.7 FPS on High, and 168 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Medium to High is substantial, a 35% reduction in performance, while the difference between High and Ultra is only 4.9%. At 2560x1440, the numbers are 255.3 FPS on Low, 203.6 FPS on Medium, 124.7 FPS on High, and 118.8 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Medium to High at 1440p is 38.7%, indicating that the High preset introduces more demanding effects. At 3840x2160, the system produces 157.1 FPS on Low, 124.9 FPS on Medium, 81.1 FPS on High, and 73.9 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 52.9% reduction, which is the most severe across all resolutions.

The data reveals that the system is capable of exceeding 60 FPS even at the most demanding setting of 4K Ultra. The minimum FPS is not provided, but the average figures suggest that frame pacing is likely consistent given the CPU's strong cache performance. For a game like Inside, which relies on atmospheric lighting and subtle animations, the difference between 73.9 FPS and 81.1 FPS at 4K is negligible, but the jump from Medium to High at lower resolutions is more noticeable.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with 3840 shading units and 48 ROPs. Its pixel rate is 119.9 GPixel/s, and it delivers 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In Inside, the GPU's role is to handle the game's 2D side-scrolling visuals, which are not graphically intensive but do require efficient texture filtering and post-processing effects.

The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, where the 8 GB VRAM capacity is likely sufficient, but the 128-bit memory bus limits bandwidth. The 4K Ultra result of 73.9 FPS suggests the GPU is working near its limits, but it still maintains a smooth experience. The GPU's passmark_g3d score of 20891 and geekbench_opencl score of 120785 indicate solid compute capabilities, but the game's engine is more reliant on fixed-function units. The RTX 5060's 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores are not utilized in this title, so the performance is purely rasterization-based. The GPU's 145W TDP and dual-slot design are not relevant to the measured FPS, but they do indicate the card is a mainstream part.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset at 176.7 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a 5.2% performance improvement over Ultra while delivering visually identical results in most scenes. The Medium preset at 271.9 FPS is overkill for a game like Inside, as the additional frames are beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1440p, the High preset at 124.7 FPS is recommended, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (203.6 FPS) without the marginal cost of Ultra (118.8 FPS). At 4K, the Medium preset at 124.9 FPS is the best choice, as it offers a 54% performance improvement over High (81.1 FPS) while maintaining high visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 73.9 FPS is playable but does not justify the performance hit. Across all resolutions, the Low preset is unnecessary, as the system has ample headroom to run at higher settings.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 298.9, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: The combo ranks 810 out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 51.5% of all systems.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 81.1 FPS while Ultra delivers 73.9 FPS, a 9.7% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system hits 298.9 FPS, suggesting the CPU's single-thread performance is the limiting factor, as the GPU has headroom.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the RTX 5060 have?

A: The RTX 5060 features 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is sufficient for this game's demands.

Q: How much L3 cache does the Ryzen 7 5800X3D have?

A: The processor has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps maintain consistent frame times in CPU-bound scenarios.