Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer, with 1080p frame rates exceeding 300 FPS on low settings and 4K Ultra remaining comfortably playable. The benchmark data indicates a system that is massively overqualified for this title, where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 322.1 at 1920x1080 to 288.9 at 2560x1440, then sharply to 177.6 at 3840x2160. This represents a 44.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K, a scaling pattern typical of a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck.

At High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The system delivers 196.4 FPS at 1080p, drops to 143.5 FPS at 1440p, and reaches 89.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K figure is 54.5% lower than the 1080p result, indicating that the RTX 3070 Ti's rendering workload at 4K High is substantial. The Ultra preset shows a similar trend: 191.6 FPS at 1080p, 134.5 FPS at 1440p, and 87.6 FPS at 4K.

Interestingly, the scaling between Medium and High settings is relatively modest compared to the jump from Low to Medium. At 4K, the system produces 177.6 FPS on Low, 143.3 FPS on Medium, and 89.4 FPS on High. The data suggests that the transition from Low to Medium carries a 19.3% performance penalty, while the move from Medium to High costs an additional 37.6%. This non-linear scaling points to specific rendering features enabled at High that disproportionately impact the GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its benchmark results demonstrate strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359. The PassMark multi-thread score of 27988 and single-thread score of 3538 further confirm its balanced performance profile.

In Inside, a game with relatively light CPU demands due to its 2016 release and puzzle-platformer genre, this processor provides substantial headroom. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 322.1 FPS, a figure that likely approaches the game engine's practical limits rather than a CPU bottleneck. The 16 threads ensure that any background processes or physics calculations in the game will not cause frame drops.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is noteworthy. The nearest comparable processor, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, has an average benchmark score of 29856, which is 0.3% higher than the 5800XT's 29774 score. However, the 5800XT outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE by 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 by 0.3%. These differences are marginal, indicating that the 5800XT competes effectively in its class. With a percentile ranking of 86 against all CPUs, this processor sits comfortably above the majority of tested chips.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 1770 MHz and base clock of 1575 MHz drive 6144 shading units, producing a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute performance of 21.75 TFLOPS underscores its capability for modern rendering workloads.

In Inside, the GPU's role becomes evident in the resolution scaling data. At 4K Ultra, the system delivers 87.6 FPS, while at 4K High it achieves 89.4 FPS. The small difference between these presets suggests that the GPU is nearing its limits at this resolution, with the additional visual features of Ultra causing minimal further impact. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game, as even at 4K Ultra there are no indications of memory-related performance degradation.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 74th percentile against all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 23356. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME, scores 30755, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 3070 Ti's average benchmark score of 30849. The RTX 3070 Ti also outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 6700 by 0.8% but trails the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 by 0.9%. These comparisons highlight that the GPU's synthetic benchmarks are strong, yet the game-specific results show its practical capabilities clearly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers outstanding results across all presets. Low settings produce 322.1 FPS, Medium settings achieve 299.4 FPS, High settings reach 196.4 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 191.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 22.7 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 4.8 FPS, indicating diminishing returns from High to Ultra at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected reduction. Low settings deliver 288.9 FPS, Medium settings achieve 230.2 FPS, High settings reach 143.5 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 134.5 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is most severe at Medium settings, where the FPS decreases by 69.2 FPS, representing a 23.1% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable but the GPU's workload is evident. Low settings produce 177.6 FPS, Medium settings achieve 143.3 FPS, High settings reach 89.4 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 87.6 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is just 1.8 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is fully saturated and the additional Ultra features have negligible performance impact.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 595th out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the top 35.6% of all combinations tested, a strong result given the game's age and relatively low hardware demands. The ranking reflects the GPU's significant capability at higher resolutions while acknowledging that many newer, more powerful combinations exist.

The rank suggests that while this combo is not at the absolute top tier, it delivers performance that exceeds the requirements of the game. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of the ranking, as the CPU's substantial headroom does not limit frame rates in any tested configuration. The 595th position out of 1671 combos means the system outperforms the majority of tested hardware pairings.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the highest frame rates, Low settings at 1920x1080 deliver 322.1 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate displays. Medium settings at 1080p offer 299.4 FPS, a marginal 7.1% reduction that may include visual improvements worth the slight performance cost. High settings at 1080p provide 196.4 FPS, still well above typical 144Hz monitor refresh rates.

At 1440p, Medium settings provide 230.2 FPS, which is excellent for high refresh rate gaming. High settings at 1440p drop to 143.5 FPS, which remains suitable for most high refresh rate displays. For 4K gaming, High settings at 89.4 FPS offer the best balance, as the jump to Ultra only reduces performance by 1.8 FPS while providing minimal visual benefit. Low settings at 4K deliver 177.6 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth the frame rate gain for most players.

The data strongly indicates that High settings at 1440p or 4K provide the optimal experience, balancing visual fidelity with smooth gameplay. Medium settings at 1080p represent the best choice for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 322.1 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU rank against its nearest competitors?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29774, placing it 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, but 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS.

Q: Is the GPU able to handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the system achieves 87.6 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is playable, though High settings provide a slightly higher 89.4 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is minimal, with High settings at 196.4 FPS and Ultra at 191.6 FPS, a gap of only 4.8 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 595th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 35.6% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking against all GPUs?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti ranks at the 74th percentile against all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 23356.