Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Inside, a puzzle platformer that clearly favors high refresh rates. The data shows this combination ranks 78th out of 2887 tested combos, placing it in the top 3% of all systems tested for this title. The measured frame rates are consistently high across all resolutions, with the lowest average being 153 FPS at 4K Ultra settings—a figure that would challenge most displays. This analysis breaks down the resolution scaling, GPU role, ranking context, and provides actionable settings recommendations based solely on the measured data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions but becomes more balanced as pixel count increases. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 371 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 333 FPS, a reduction of 38 FPS (approximately 10%). At 4K Low, the average falls to 285 FPS, which is 86 FPS lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern—where each resolution step costs roughly 40-50 FPS at Low settings—indicates the RTX 5090 D is the primary limiter even at 1080p, though the Ryzen 7 7700's single-thread performance keeps the pipeline fed.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher settings. At High preset, the jump from 1080p (286 FPS) to 1440p (255 FPS) costs 31 FPS, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs 95 FPS, landing at 160 FPS. This 4K High result represents a 44% drop from the 1080p High figure. The Ultra preset shows similar behavior: 281 FPS at 1080p, 243 FPS at 1440p, and 153 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1440p and 4K at Ultra (90 FPS) is nearly identical to the gap at High (95 FPS), suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources scale consistently with resolution.

What the data does not show is a CPU bottleneck at any resolution. The Ryzen 7 7700's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.30 GHz boost clock appears sufficient to keep up with the RTX 5090 D even at 1080p Low, where the 371 FPS average suggests the GPU is still the limiting factor. The measured minimum FPS values, available only for Medium settings, show 291 FPS at 1080p, 261 FPS at 1440p, and 218 FPS at 4K—these minimums are all above 200 FPS, indicating no severe frame-time spikes at any resolution. The near-linear scaling from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings (343 to 256 FPS) reinforces that the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth handle the increased pixel workload without introducing stutter or memory pressure.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the high frame rates across all tested configurations. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 21,760 shading units. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for maintaining high FPS at 4K resolutions. The measured results show that even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains 153 FPS average, a figure that would saturate most high-refresh-rate 4K monitors.

The GPU's memory capacity is particularly relevant for Inside, a game with a 2016 release date that does not require large texture pools. The 32 GB VRAM is vastly over-provisioned for this title, but the bandwidth and compute power are what drive the results. The RTX 5090 D's FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s provide ample headroom for the game's simple geometry and lighting effects. The data shows that the GPU's performance scales almost linearly with resolution, which is characteristic of a compute-bound scenario rather than a memory-bandwidth-limited one.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its high performance tier. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and PassMark G3D score of 44,065 place it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 77,712 is within 1.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and 2.4% of the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, according to nearestRivals data. However, in Inside specifically, the RTX 5090 D's performance is exceptional, with even the lowest measured average (153 FPS at 4K Ultra) exceeding the refresh rate of most standard displays. The GPU's 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU requirement indicate this is a high-power part, but the game's modest graphics demands mean the card rarely operates at its thermal limits.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at rank 78 out of 2,887 tested combinations, which puts it in the 97.3rd percentile. This ranking reflects the raw performance of both components: the Ryzen 7 7700 sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 40,081, while the RTX 5090 D ranks in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 77,712. The combination of two top-decile components results in a top-3% overall ranking for this game.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40,048 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 5 221E scores 40,144 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40,246 (0.4% lower). These deltaPct values are all within 1%, meaning the Ryzen 7 7700's performance is statistically indistinguishable from its closest competitors. For Inside, a game that is clearly GPU-bound at all resolutions, the CPU's exact benchmark score matters less than its ability to feed the GPU without bottlenecking—which the measured FPS data confirms.

The GPU's nearest rivals show more variance. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904 (1.1% higher), while the RX 6850M XT scores 78,940 (1.6% lower) and the Tesla P100 variants score 79,396 and 79,605 (2.1% and 2.4% lower, respectively). These deltas are all within 2.5%, suggesting the RTX 5090 D sits in a tightly clustered performance band. However, the Inside measured results show no signs of this GPU being anything less than exceptional, with 4K Ultra still hitting 153 FPS. The rank of 78 out of 2,887 means there are 77 other combinations that perform better, but those likely involve more expensive or newer components not in this dataset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides 12 measured FPS points, covering four settings presets at three resolutions. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 371 FPS, followed by Medium at 343 FPS (with a minimum of 291 FPS and maximum of 394 FPS), High at 286 FPS, and Ultra at 281 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 90 FPS, indicating that the game's settings have a moderate impact at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 291 FPS is notably high, showing that even in demanding scenes, the combo maintains excellent frame pacing.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts slightly. Low delivers 333 FPS, Medium 307 FPS (min 261, max 353), High 255 FPS, and Ultra 243 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 90 FPS, identical to the 1080p spread. However, the absolute numbers are lower across the board, with the largest drop occurring between Medium and High (52 FPS). The 4K results show the most dramatic scaling: Low hits 285 FPS, Medium 256 FPS (min 218, max 295), High 160 FPS, and Ultra 153 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is 96 FPS, substantially larger than the 52 FPS gap at 1440p and 57 FPS at 1080p. This suggests that the High preset introduces effects that are disproportionately expensive at 4K resolution.

The minimum and maximum FPS values, available only for Medium settings, show consistent behavior across resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 291-394 FPS (a 103 FPS delta). At 1440p, the range is 261-353 FPS (92 FPS delta). At 4K, the range is 218-295 FPS (77 FPS delta). The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU's workload becomes more consistent as pixel count increases, reducing the impact of scene complexity on frame times. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (218 FPS) is still above the maximum refresh rate of most 4K monitors, confirming that this combo never dips below playable thresholds.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p displays with 144 Hz or 165 Hz refresh rates, the Ultra preset at 281 FPS average provides more than enough headroom, and the 90 FPS difference between Ultra and Low is hardly noticeable given both exceed 280 FPS. The Medium preset at 343 FPS is the best choice for 360 Hz displays, as the 291 FPS minimum ensures no drops below the refresh rate threshold. The High preset at 286 FPS is a middle ground, but it offers no advantage over Ultra given the identical 281 FPS result—the 5 FPS difference is within measurement error.

For 1440p users, the Ultra preset at 243 FPS is sufficient for 240 Hz monitors, while the High preset at 255 FPS provides a slight buffer. The Medium preset at 307 FPS is the recommendation for 300 Hz or higher refresh rate displays, with a 261 FPS minimum that keeps frame times consistent. The Low preset at 333 FPS offers diminishing returns unless the display supports 360 Hz, in which case it is the only preset that fully saturates such a panel. The data shows that the gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 12 FPS, making Ultra the better choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing performance.

For 4K displays, the choice is more constrained. The Ultra preset at 153 FPS is ideal for 144 Hz monitors, while the High preset at 160 FPS offers a marginal 7 FPS improvement at the cost of visual quality. The Medium preset at 256 FPS is the standout recommendation for 240 Hz 4K displays, as its 218 FPS minimum ensures no frame drops below the refresh rate. The Low preset at 285 FPS is unnecessary for any current 4K display, as even 240 Hz panels cannot display all frames. The 96 FPS difference between Medium and High at 4K suggests that High enables effects that are disproportionately costly at this resolution, making Medium the sweet spot for 4K gaming.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 371, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. The next highest is 343 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 333 FPS at 1440p Low.

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K 240 Hz gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings. The 4K Medium preset delivers 256 FPS average with a 218 FPS minimum, which exceeds 240 Hz. The High preset at 160 FPS and Ultra at 153 FPS do not meet the 240 Hz threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77,712. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904 (1.1% higher), the RX 6850M XT scores 78,940 (1.6% lower), and the Tesla P100 variants score 79,396 and 79,605 (2.1% and 2.4% lower, respectively).

*Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested CPU-GPU combinations for Inside?*

A: This combo ranks 78th out of 2,887 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 7700 bottleneck the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: No. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution, and even at 1080p Low (371 FPS), the GPU remains the limiting factor. The CPU's 8-core/16-thread configuration with a 5.30 GHz boost clock provides sufficient throughput.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between settings presets?

A: The largest gap is 96 FPS, observed between Medium (256 FPS) and High (160 FPS) at 4K resolution. This suggests the High preset enables effects that are disproportionately expensive at higher pixel counts.