Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The data shows this pairing is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, with the CPU providing ample headroom even at 1080p. The measured results indicate that the RTX 5070 Ti is the primary performance driver, while the 5800XT’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration ensures no bottleneck in this title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer) using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU’s 32 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth are substantial for a 2024 release, but Inside is not a demanding title. Benchmark results confirm the processor’s strength: it scores 23,794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,359 in single-core, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

The data suggests the 5800XT is never the limiting factor in this game. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 244.1 FPS, and at 1080p Low it reaches 324.3 FPS. The gap between these settings is 80.2 FPS, which is relatively modest compared to the GPU’s capabilities. This indicates the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently even at lower resolutions. The 3,359 single-core Cinebench R23 score is more than adequate for a game like Inside, which relies on straightforward physics and rendering logic rather than complex multi-threaded simulations.

In the context of its nearest rivals, the 5800XT’s average benchmark score is 29,774. It sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (29,856) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29,868), and is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29,740). This tight grouping shows the 5800XT delivers performance comparable to high-end mobile chips, but its desktop-class boost clock of 4.80 GHz gives it a slight edge in lightly threaded workloads. For Inside, this means consistent frame pacing, as the CPU rarely needs to work above 40% utilization given the measured FPS ceiling.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process, it features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost of 2452 MHz, and its 8,960 shading units provide 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. With a 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 52,086, it is a high-end card that crushes older titles.

The measured FPS data confirms the GPU’s dominance. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 122.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Dropping to 4K Low yields 245.5 FPS, a 122.7 FPS increase that shows the GPU can scale dramatically when settings are reduced. The RTX 5070 Ti’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with a delta of 0.0% (average score 52,085), meaning performance is virtually identical. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S is 0.8% slower, while the NVIDIA RTX A1000 is 2.5% slower. This puts the 5070 Ti at the top of its class for this game, where even the most demanding settings cannot stress its 16 GB VRAM buffer.

The GPU’s 28 Gbps effective memory speed and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that texture streaming and particle effects in Inside are handled with zero stutter, even at 4K. The card’s 96 ROPs and 686.6 GTexel/s texture rate are more than sufficient for the game’s 2D side-scrolling perspective, which relies on detailed sprites and lighting rather than complex geometry. Benchmark results show the RTX 5070 Ti achieves a Passmark G3D score of 32,974, reinforcing its position as a top-tier GPU for legacy titles.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 297.0 FPS at 1080p to 265.6 FPS at 1440p, and then to 201.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a 32.1% decrease from 1080p to 4K, which is substantial but not linear, indicating the GPU is handling the increased pixel count efficiently. Similarly, at High settings, the drop is from 247.7 FPS at 1080p to 200.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 129.1 FPS at 4K — a 47.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The Low settings data provides the clearest insight into the CPU’s headroom. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 324.3 FPS, which drops to 292.2 FPS at 1440p and 245.5 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-4K drop of 78.8 FPS is the smallest of any settings tier, suggesting that even at 4K, the CPU is not the bottleneck. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect the 1080p and 1440p results to be closer together, but the data shows a consistent decline, confirming the GPU is the primary constraint. The Ultra settings show the steepest relative drop: 244.1 FPS at 1080p falls to 194.4 FPS at 1440p and 122.8 FPS at 4K, a 49.7% reduction, which is consistent with the increased shading and post-processing load on the GPU.

This scaling pattern indicates that players with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors will see the biggest benefit from this combo, while 4K users will still enjoy triple-digit FPS at most settings. The 5800XT’s 16 threads are underutilized here; the game likely uses fewer than 8 threads, meaning the CPU’s 3.80 GHz base clock is sufficient even for the highest frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 212th out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the top 12.7% of all configurations, which is a strong result given that the database includes many high-end systems. The rank of 212 means there are 211 combos that produce higher average FPS, likely featuring newer flagship GPUs like the RTX 5090 or overclocked variants, but the 5070 Ti’s performance is still exemplary for a game from 2016.

The combo’s percentile ranking is consistent with the individual components’ standings: the CPU is in the 86th percentile and the GPU in the 87th percentile. The fact that the combo ranks slightly higher than either component’s percentile suggests that the pairing works synergistically, with no significant bottleneck. The data shows the combo achieves its best 4K performance at Low settings (245.5 FPS), which is 5.6% higher than the 4K Medium result (201.7 FPS) and 100.0% higher than the 4K Ultra result (122.8 FPS). This consistency across resolutions confirms that the RTX 5070 Ti is the star of the show, and the 5800XT provides stable support without limiting frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K 120 FPS on High settings?*

A: Yes. The measured 4K High average is 129.1 FPS, which exceeds 120 FPS, so a 120 Hz display can be fully utilized.

Q: What is the biggest FPS difference between settings at 1440p?

A: The gap between Low (292.2 FPS) and Ultra (194.4 FPS) at 1440p is 97.8 FPS, which is the largest settings-based delta at that resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. Evidence: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 324.3 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 122.8 FPS, a 62.1% reduction, indicating the GPU’s pixel throughput is the constraint.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RTX 4080 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The average benchmark scores are virtually identical: 52,086 for the 5070 Ti and 52,085 for the RTX 4080, with a delta of 0.0%.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum frame rate?

A: 1080p Low yields the highest measured average at 324.3 FPS, but 1080p Medium (297.0 FPS) and 1080p High (247.7 FPS) still offer very high performance.

Q: Does the 5800XT’s 8-core/16-thread design help in this game?

A: The data suggests it is sufficient but not necessary. The CPU’s single-core score of 3,359 in Cinebench R23 is high, and the game appears to be GPU-bound, so the extra threads are idle headroom.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is the recommended choice across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 297.0 FPS, which is only 27.3 FPS lower than Low but provides significantly better textures and lighting. At 1440p, Medium hits 265.6 FPS, still well above any display’s refresh rate. At 4K, Medium averages 201.7 FPS, which is 78.9 FPS higher than High and 78.9 FPS lower than Low, making it the sweet spot for smooth gameplay with enhanced visuals.

Players with 4K displays who prioritize frame rate should consider Low, which yields 245.5 FPS, but the visual downgrade may not be worth the 43.8 FPS gain over Medium. High settings are best reserved for 1080p and 1440p, where the 247.7 FPS and 200.5 FPS results, respectively, are still excellent. Ultra settings are playable at 1080p (244.1 FPS) and 1440p (194.4 FPS), but at 4K the 122.8 FPS average is close to the 120 FPS threshold, so it is only recommended for users with VRR (variable refresh rate) displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 324.3 FPS average
• Medium: 297.0 FPS average
• High: 247.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 244.1 FPS average

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 292.2 FPS average
• Medium: 265.6 FPS average
• High: 200.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 194.4 FPS average

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 245.5 FPS average
• Medium: 201.7 FPS average
• High: 129.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 122.8 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: Low settings always provide the highest FPS, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The largest settings-based gap at any resolution is 80.2 FPS (1080p Low vs. Ultra), while the smallest is 6.3 FPS (4K High vs. Ultra). This suggests that the Ultra preset adds minimal cost over High at 4K, but the jump from Low to Medium is significant at higher resolutions. Overall, this combo delivers a flawless experience in Inside, with no resolution or settings combination falling below 120 FPS.