Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a high-end desktop combination. In Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016, this combo achieves a rank of 219 out of 3,716 tested combinations. This places it in the top 5.9% of all tested configurations, indicating exceptional performance headroom for this title. The benchmark results show that the system is capable of delivering extremely high frame rates even at 4K resolution, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate displays and future-proofing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 219 out of 3,716 tested combos places it in the 94th percentile of all tested systems in Inside. This is a strong result, but it is not the absolute top tier. The data indicates that the game is not heavily demanding on modern high-end hardware, so the ranking reflects the system's ability to maintain very high frame rates rather than a struggle to achieve playability. The average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions is well above 60, indicating that this combination is never the bottleneck in typical gaming scenarios. The ranking also shows that a majority of the 3,716 tested combinations perform worse, which suggests that the hardware is more than sufficient for this title's requirements. The high rank is a direct result of the sheer compute capability of both components, though the game's modest requirements mean that even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates. The 94th percentile placement is a strong indication of the combination's headroom, as it demonstrates the ability to handle the game's maximum settings at all tested resolutions without issue.

GPU Role

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti plays a central role in the frame rates achieved in this benchmark. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. In Inside, this level of memory bandwidth is ample, as the game's visual style avoids large, high-resolution textures. The boost clock of 2452 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz allow the GPU to process the game's rendering commands efficiently. The data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS is 119, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter at this high preset. The GPU's performance is also reflected in its average benchmark score of 49,957, which places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5070 Ti's average score is 2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, while being 3.1% higher than the RX 6800 XT. This places it in a competitive bracket, though the AMD rivals do not feature the same ray tracing capabilities. In Inside, which does not rely on these features, the raw performance of the GPU is the key factor in the frame rate output.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of the workload's nature. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 263. Moving to 4K at Ultra, the average drops to 119. This represents a 54.8% decrease in performance, which is a significant scaling factor. The data shows that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound or at least heavily influenced by the CPU's frame pacing, as the average FPS of 263 at Ultra is far above the 144Hz refresh rate. The 4K results, however, illustrate the GPU's workload. At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 125, while at 4K with Medium, it rises to 200. This indicates that the GPU has substantial headroom at lower settings, but at Ultra, the performance is more constrained. The 4K resolution (3840x2160) demands more from the GPU, and the data shows that the system can still maintain high frame rates, but the scaling is not linear, highlighting the GPU as the primary limiter at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS is 405, which is a very high number. Moving to Medium, the average is 374 FPS, with a minimum of 318 and a maximum of 430. High settings yield an average of 277 FPS, and Ultra settings drop the average to 263 FPS. These figures indicate that the CPU is the primary bottleneck at 1080p, as the frame rates are capped by the CPU's ability to process the game's logic and draw calls.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is more pronounced. Low settings average 363 FPS, while Medium averages 318 FPS. High settings produce an average of 199 FPS, and Ultra settings average 189 FPS. The drop from Low to High is 45.5%, indicating that the GPU's load is increasing, but the system maintains high performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. Low settings average 250 FPS, Medium averages 200 FPS, High averages 125 FPS, and Ultra averages 119 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 52.4% decrease, which is consistent with the GPU becoming the bottleneck. The data shows that the system can handle 4K at High settings comfortably, with an average of 125 FPS, but the Ultra preset pushes it to 119 FPS. The 4K Medium preset shows a minimum of 170 FPS, which is a high floor, indicating that even with fluctuations, the frame rate remains well above 144Hz.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience according to the measured data, the "High" preset at 2560x1440 provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The average FPS is 199, which is above the 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth gameplay. At 4K, the "High" preset averages 125 FPS, which is still playable, but for a locked 120Hz experience, the "Medium" preset is a better choice, averaging 200 FPS. The "Ultra" preset at 4K is close to the "High" preset, with only a 6 FPS difference, so the "High" preset is the better value for performance. For a competitive or high-refresh experience, the "Medium" preset at 1080p offers an average of 374 FPS, which is far beyond the display's capability. The data suggests that the "High" preset at 1440p is the sweet spot, as it provides a visually rich experience with high frame rates. The Ultra preset, while the highest visual quality, offers only a marginal improvement over High in Inside and can be left for users who prioritize visuals over frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a high-end processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz, combined with 96 MB of L3 cache, provide a strong foundation for gaming. The CPU's benchmarks show strong performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,230 and a single-core score of 2,080. In Inside, the CPU's role is significant at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, and the CPU's single-thread performance is likely the limiter. The boost clock of 5.20 GHz ensures that the game's main thread can be processed with minimal delay. The CPU's performance in games is well-known, and the data shows that it is not a bottleneck in this title at 1440p and 4K. The CPU's 3D V-Cache, while not explicitly a factor in this game, contributes to its overall performance in other titles. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, but the 9800X3D's performance is competitive, with a delta of 0.4% over the 8840HS, and -0.7% against the AI 9 365. The CPU's high single-thread score of 2,080 in Cinebench R23 is a key factor in the game's performance at 1080p, where the frame rates are CPU-bound.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 4K display?

A: According to the data, the "Medium" preset at 3840x2160 provides the highest average FPS (200) among the 4K presets. The "Low" preset is higher at 250 FPS, but the "Medium" preset offers a better visual quality. For a 4K experience, the "Medium" preset is the best choice.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p for high-refresh gaming?

A: At 1080p, the system achieves an average of 277 FPS at High settings and 263 FPS at Ultra. These high frame rates are well above the 144Hz and 240Hz refresh rates, ensuring a smooth experience.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: At 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a 54.8% decrease at Ultra settings, indicating that the GPU's workload is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for this game's requirements.

Q: What are the CPU's base and boost clocks?

A: The CPU's base clock is 4.70 GHz and the boost clock is 5.20 GHz, which are the key factors in the game's high frame rates at 1080p.

Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming with all settings maxed?

A: Yes, at 4K with Ultra settings, the system averages 119 FPS. This is playable, but if a higher frame rate is desired, the "High" preset offers a significant boost to 125 FPS, or the "Medium" preset to 200 FPS.