Inside

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Inside reveals a predictable but telling scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p drops average FPS from 296 to 213, a reduction of 83 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings further reduces the average to 134 FPS. This means that across the full resolution range at Low settings, the frame rate is cut by more than half, from 296 down to 134.

The Medium preset tells a similar story. At 1080p, the average FPS is 237 with a minimum of 201 and a maximum of 272. At 1440p, the average drops to 170, with a minimum of 145 and a maximum of 196. At 4K, the average falls to 107, with a minimum of 91 and a maximum of 123. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings results in a 130 FPS drop, which clearly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component as pixel count rises.

High and Ultra settings exhibit the same trend. High at 1080p delivers 148 FPS average, dropping to 106 at 1440p and further to 67 at 4K. Ultra at 1080p delivers 141 FPS average, falling to 101 at 1440p and 64 at 4K. Notably, the gap between High and Ultra at each resolution is relatively small; at 1080p the difference is just 7 FPS, and at 4K it narrows to 3 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset adds graphical features that do not heavily tax the system compared to High.

The data also shows that resolution scaling is nearly linear in terms of FPS loss per pixel increase. For example, at Low settings, 1080p to 1440p (a 1.78x increase in pixels) results in a 28% FPS drop, while 1440p to 4K (a 2.25x increase) results in a 37% drop. This consistent degradation points to a GPU-bound scenario throughout, with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D providing ample headroom at every resolution. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a passmark_single_thread score of 3759, ensures that even at 1080p Low where the GPU is least stressed, the frame rate can reach 296 FPS without being bottlenecked by the processor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 achieves a rank of 2247 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the system in the upper half of all tested configurations, but not among the elite performers. The percentile context is useful here: the CPU itself sits in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 66th percentile against all GPUs. The combo's rank of 2247 out of 3716 (approximately the 40th percentile) reflects the GPU being the weaker link in this pairing.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33079, nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089, deltaPct 0), the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089, deltaPct 0), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091, deltaPct 0). The only rival with a notable difference is the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, which scores 33201 with a deltaPct of -0.4, meaning it is slightly behind. This indicates that the CPU is a strong performer, well-matched with other high-end processors.

For the GPU, the RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, deltaPct -0.6), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237, deltaPct -1), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713, deltaPct 1.6), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379, deltaPct -1.6). The RTX 5050 sits comfortably in this range, outperforming the RX 5600 XT by 1.6% but trailing the other three by small margins. This suggests the GPU is a mid-range performer, which explains why the combo rank is not higher despite the capable CPU.

In the context of Inside, a puzzle platformer that is not particularly demanding, this combo still achieves very playable frame rates at all resolutions, even at 4K Ultra with 64 FPS average. The rank of 2247 out of 3716 indicates that while many other combos perform better, this system is far from the bottom and handles the game well across the board.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 296, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average FPS of 64, which is still playable but close to the lower bound of smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as FPS drops significantly with increasing resolution while the CPU's strong single-thread score of 3759 in passmark suggests it can keep up.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 213 FPS average while Ultra produces 101 FPS average, a difference of 112 FPS.

Q: Does the Medium preset provide consistent frame times?

A: Yes, the Medium preset has recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the range is 201 to 272 FPS; at 1440p, it is 145 to 196; and at 4K, it is 91 to 123.

Q: How does this combo rank relative to all tested combos for Inside?

A: The combo ranks 2247 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of all configurations tested for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance for most users. At 1080p, Medium delivers 237 FPS average with a minimum of 201, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 1440p, Medium still provides 170 FPS average with a minimum of 145, well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays. Even at 4K, Medium manages 107 FPS average with a minimum of 91, making it the only preset that stays above 90 FPS at the highest resolution.

The High preset is a viable alternative for those prioritizing visual fidelity. It delivers 148 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. The jump from Medium to High at 4K is a 40 FPS drop, which may be too steep for some users. However, at 1080p, the drop from Medium to High is 89 FPS, which is more acceptable given the high base frame rate.

Ultra settings are only recommended for users with 1080p or 1440p displays who want maximum graphical features. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 141 FPS, and at 1440p, it delivers 101 FPS. At 4K, the 64 FPS average is borderline for smooth gameplay, and users may experience noticeable frame drops in busy scenes. The Low preset, while achieving 296 FPS at 1080p, sacrifices too much visual quality for a game like Inside, which relies on atmosphere and lighting.

For the best experience, the Medium preset at 1440p is the sweet spot, offering 170 FPS average with a minimum of 145 FPS. This provides a large margin above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining good visual quality. Users with 4K displays should stick to Medium for a consistently smooth experience, as the 107 FPS average and 91 FPS minimum are both acceptable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values show a wide spread across settings. Low settings produce an average of 296 FPS, the highest of any configuration. Medium settings reduce the average to 237 FPS, with a minimum of 201 and a maximum of 272. High settings deliver 148 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop slightly to 141 FPS average. The gap between Low and Medium is 59 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is just 7 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the scaling continues. Low settings achieve 213 FPS average, a 28% drop from 1080p. Medium settings produce 170 FPS average, with a minimum of 145 and a maximum of 196. High settings deliver 106 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 101 FPS average. The difference between Medium and High at this resolution is 64 FPS, which is more pronounced than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more constrained. Low settings deliver 134 FPS average, which is still high for 4K. Medium settings produce 107 FPS average, with a minimum of 91 and a maximum of 123. High settings drop to 67 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 64 FPS average. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is just 3 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional features have minimal performance impact at this resolution.

The data reveals that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values at all three resolutions. This suggests that Medium provides a stable frame rate window, while Low, High, and Ultra may have more variance that was not captured in the measurements. The consistency of Medium, with minimums ranging from 91 to 201 FPS and maximums from 123 to 272 FPS, makes it the most predictable setting for gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 120 W. The CPU features a substantial L3 cache of 96 MB shared across all cores, which is a key characteristic of the X3D series and beneficial for gaming workloads.

In benchmark tests, the CPU demonstrates strong single-thread performance with a passmark_single_thread score of 3759 and a geekbench_singlecore score of 2426. Multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 16817 and a passmark_multithread score of 34293. The 3dmark tests show scaling from 959 in single-thread to 7980 in 16-thread, indicating good multi-core utilization.

For Inside, a puzzle platformer that is not heavily multi-threaded, the CPU's single-thread performance is the most relevant factor. The high boost clock of 5.00 GHz and the large L3 cache help ensure that the CPU does not become a bottleneck, even at lower resolutions where frame rates are highest. The measured FPS at 1080p Low reaching 296 FPS average demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough frames to saturate its capabilities.

The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, have nearly identical average benchmark scores (33089 vs. 33079, deltaPct 0), confirming that the 7800X3D is well-positioned among contemporary processors. The 16 threads and 8 cores provide ample headroom for any background tasks, but the game itself is unlikely to stress more than a few cores.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, with the GB207 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units, along with 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores.

The GPU's clocks are set at a base of 2317 MHz and a boost of 2572 MHz, with memory running at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The FP32 performance is 13.17 TFLOPS, and the texture rate is 205.8 GTexel/s. The pixel rate is 82.30 GPixel/s. These specifications place the RTX 5050 in the mid-range segment, as reflected by its 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

In benchmark tests, the GPU achieves a passmark_g3d score of 17326 and a 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 2502. The geekbench_opencl score of 90334 and geekbench_vulkan score of 89381 show balanced performance across APIs. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, has an average score of 20713 with a deltaPct of 1.6, meaning the RTX 5050 is 1.6% faster.

For Inside, the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient, as the game is not VRAM-intensive. The memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s is adequate for 4K resolution, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at 4K. The GPU's role as the primary bottleneck is clear from the resolution scaling data: as pixel count increases, FPS drops proportionally, confirming that the GPU's rendering throughput is the limiting factor.

The RTX 5050's boost clock of 2572 MHz allows it to maintain high frame rates in less demanding scenes, but the 32 ROPs may limit fill-rate-bound scenarios. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra of 64 FPS average indicates that the GPU is working near its limits at the highest settings and resolution, while the 296 FPS at 1080p Low shows it can excel when less constrained.