Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far less demanding than modern AAA titles. The benchmark data shows this combination ranks 24th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.4% of all systems. Across all measured configurations, the average frame rates range from 144.6 FPS at 4K Ultra to 384.1 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that this hardware is massively overqualified for the game's graphical demands. The data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 384.1 FPS, dropping to 340.4 FPS at 1440p Low, and further to 293 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 23.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher settings: at Ultra, the frame rate drops from 291.6 FPS at 1080p to 230.6 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 144.6 FPS at 4K — a 50.4% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The resolution scaling pattern reveals that the RTX 5090 is the limiting component at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings where the frame rate falls below 150 FPS. The GPU's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for this game's modest texture requirements, but the sheer pixel count at 3840x2160 still imposes a significant workload. At 1080p, the scaling between Low and Ultra is only 24.1% (from 384.1 to 291.6 FPS), suggesting that the CPU begins to constrain performance at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do.

The transition from 1440p to 4K shows the steepest drops: at High settings, the frame rate falls from 239.7 to 154.4 FPS (a 35.6% reduction), while at Low settings it falls from 340.4 to 293 FPS (a 13.9% reduction). This disparity indicates that the GPU's rendering pipeline becomes increasingly saturated at higher resolutions, with the gap between settings widening as pixel count increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Inside?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 384.1 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested systems in this game?

A: The combo ranks 24th out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1.4% of all systems benchmarked for Inside.

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

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 293 FPS while Ultra settings produce 144.6 FPS, representing a 50.6% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the frame rate difference between Low (384.1 FPS) and Ultra (291.6 FPS) is relatively modest, suggesting the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant as the GPU has fewer pixels to process.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded in the entire data set?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 144.6 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5090's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 84306, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D (84241) and 1.3% higher than the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 (83209).

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 24 out of 1671 tested systems places this configuration in the 98.6th percentile of all combinations benchmarked for Inside. This is an exceptional result, though the game's 2016 release date and relatively simple puzzle platformer mechanics mean that even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates. The ranking reflects the raw power of both components: the RTX 5090 sits in the 94th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 7700X sits in the 89th percentile among all CPUs.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 84306 is notably higher than its nearest rivals — the RTX 5090 D scores 84241 (0.1% lower) and the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 scores 83209 (1.3% lower). The CPU's average score of 34313 is similarly strong, with the nearest rival being the AMD EPYC 4244P at 34599 (0.8% higher) and the Intel Core i5-13500 at 34175 (0.4% lower). These margins are small, indicating that both components are well-matched in their respective performance tiers.

The combination of top-tier GPU and strong mid-to-high-tier CPU results in a system that never drops below 144 FPS in any measured configuration. This places the combo in an elite group of systems capable of driving high-refresh-rate displays at 4K resolution, even with Ultra settings enabled. The rank of 24 is particularly impressive given the large pool of 1671 tested combinations, which includes both older and newer hardware configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 384.1 FPS, Medium produces 356.3 FPS, High produces 297.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 291.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 92.5 FPS, representing a 24.1% reduction. The gap between High and Ultra is minimal at only 5.6 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest settings preset.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down from 1080p. Low settings deliver 340.4 FPS, Medium delivers 319.8 FPS, High delivers 239.7 FPS, and Ultra delivers 230.6 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is largest at High settings (57.5 FPS drop, 19.3%) and smallest at Low settings (43.7 FPS drop, 11.4%). Interestingly, the gap between Medium and High at this resolution is 80.1 FPS, which is significantly larger than the 59.1 FPS gap at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop substantially, particularly at higher settings. Low settings produce 293 FPS, Medium produces 245.9 FPS, High produces 154.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 144.6 FPS. The most dramatic drop occurs between Medium and High, where the frame rate falls by 91.5 FPS (37.2%). The Ultra setting is only 9.8 FPS lower than High, indicating that the Ultra preset adds relatively little graphical overhead beyond High in this game.

The overall pattern shows that the RTX 5090 handles this game with enormous headroom. Even at 4K Ultra, the 144.6 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The lowest recorded frame rate of 144.6 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth gameplay, and the data indicates no configuration drops below playable levels.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This Zen 4 architecture processor, built on a 5 nm process, demonstrates strong single-thread performance as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4281 and Geekbench single-core score of 2985. For a game like Inside, which is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer with relatively simple physics and AI, single-thread performance is typically more critical than multi-core throughput.

The CPU's multi-core capabilities are also substantial, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30325 and a 3DMark max-thread score of 8852. However, the game's workload likely benefits more from the 4.50 GHz base clock and 5.40 GHz boost clock, which ensure that the primary game thread can execute at maximum speed. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample space for game data, while the 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR5 support eliminates potential memory bottlenecks.

The benchmark data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 384.1 FPS, which approaches the practical limit for many display interfaces. At this resolution, the GPU is underutilized, and the frame rate becomes increasingly dependent on the CPU's ability to feed the render pipeline. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is well above average, though the nearest rivals show that the performance margin is narrow — the Intel Core i5-13500 scores 0.4% lower and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 0.8% higher.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 384.1 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or use with high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the visual quality of a puzzle platformer like Inside benefits from higher settings, and the performance headroom allows for more demanding configurations without sacrificing smoothness.

The Medium preset offers an excellent balance across all resolutions. At 1080p it produces 356.3 FPS, at 1440p it produces 319.8 FPS, and at 4K it produces 245.9 FPS. This represents a 35.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is more manageable than the 50.4% reduction seen with Ultra settings. The Medium preset provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining frame rates above 240 FPS even at 4K.

The High preset is the recommended choice for most users, as it delivers 297.2 FPS at 1080p, 239.7 FPS at 1440p, and 154.4 FPS at 4K. These frame rates are all above 144 FPS, making them suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, only offers a marginal improvement over High at lower resolutions — the 5.6 FPS difference at 1080p is negligible — but costs 9.8 FPS at 4K compared to High.

For 4K gaming, the High preset provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with 154.4 FPS remaining well above the 144 Hz threshold common on premium monitors. The Ultra preset's 144.6 FPS is still playable, but the 6.3% performance reduction over High is unlikely to justify the visual gains. At 1440p, either High or Ultra works well, with both exceeding 230 FPS. The data suggests that Medium is the minimum recommended setting for maintaining a smooth experience at 4K, while High is the optimal choice for maximizing visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.