Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers playable performance in Inside, but the data reveals a pairing where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The combo ranks 2117 out of 2887 tested configurations, placing it in the lower half of the database. This rank reflects a system that can handle the game’s puzzle-platforming demands, yet it is far from the top-tier performers, which is expected given the age of the graphics card relative to the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 2117 out of 2887 combos places this pairing in the 27th percentile of all tested systems for Inside. This is a modest standing, indicating that while the combination is functional, it is outperformed by roughly three-quarters of the hardware configurations in our database. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, as the CPU is a modern high-end part, but the overall score is dragged down by the RX 5700 XT’s mid-range standing. For context, the CPU alone sits in the 92nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU only reaches the 59th percentile. This discrepancy highlights that the system’s overall rank is not a reflection of the processor’s capability, but rather a direct consequence of the graphics card’s limitations in a game that is not particularly demanding. The data shows that at 1080p, the system achieves high frame rates, but the rank suggests that many other combinations—likely those with newer mid-range or high-end GPUs—produce higher average scores. The measured frames per second at 4K Ultra, averaging 59 FPS, are just at the edge of smooth gameplay, which further explains the lower percentile ranking. The 1080p Low setting, producing 275 FPS, demonstrates the system’s ceiling, but the average score across all settings and resolutions is what determines the final rank. This position is not a failure, but it is a clear indicator that the RX 5700 XT is the limiting factor for achieving higher standings in more demanding titles.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the defining component in this pairing’s performance. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1605 MHz, with a boost clock of 1905 MHz and a game clock of 1755 MHz. These specifications, combined with 2560 shading units, place the card in the mid-range tier of our database, as evidenced by its 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs. In Inside, the GPU’s role is critical because the game’s visual style, while not high-end, still requires consistent fill rate and memory bandwidth to maintain high frame rates. The data shows that at 4K resolution, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. At High settings, the average FPS drops to 62, which is a significant decline from the 137 FPS seen at 1080p High. This 55% reduction in performance when moving from 1080p to 4K is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel throughput demands exceed what the RDNA 1.0 architecture can deliver. The RX 5700 XT’s 9.754 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the card struggles to maintain high frame rates on higher presets. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is also a limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the game’s textures and effects require more data to be transferred per frame. The GPU’s performance in our benchmarks, with an average score of 16361, places it near rivals like the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, which has a deltaPct of 0.1, and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell, which is 0.3% faster. This close grouping indicates that the RX 5700 XT is performing exactly as expected for its class, but it is simply outmatched by the CPU’s potential in this system.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a system where the GPU is the primary limiter. At 1080p, the system is remarkably fast, with Low settings producing 275 FPS and High settings delivering 137 FPS. This indicates that at this resolution, the CPU has ample headroom, and the GPU is not fully taxed. Moving to 1440p, the average FPS drops significantly: Low settings fall to 198 FPS (a 28% reduction), and High settings fall to 99 FPS (a 28% reduction as well). This proportional decline suggests that the GPU is now becoming more involved, but the system still has enough power to deliver high frame rates. The real bottleneck becomes apparent at 4K. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 124, which is a 55% drop from the 1080p Low result. At 4K High, the average FPS is 62, which is a 55% drop from 1080p High. This consistent 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K across both Low and High settings is a textbook example of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s performance is not the issue here, as the Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz and 8 cores, which is more than sufficient for this game. The data shows that the frame rate scales almost linearly with the pixel count, indicating that the RX 5700 XT’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 99, with a minimum of 84 and a maximum of 114. This shows that even at a moderate preset, the GPU cannot consistently maintain a 100+ FPS experience at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K drops further to 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is not just a linear drop; it is a steep cliff, confirming that the GPU is the component that determines the system’s overall capability in this title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination for Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 2117 out of 2887 tested combinations, placing it in the 27th percentile of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the GPU’s performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and 0.3% lower than the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell.

Q: What is the best frame rate achieved at 1080p with this setup?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 275, achieved on the Low settings preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the average FPS drops by 55% from 1080p to 4K on both Low and High settings, while the CPU has more than enough cores and clock speed for this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The only recorded minimum FPS is 84, which occurs at 4K resolution with Medium settings.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an average benchmark score of 58386, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M and 0.2% lower than the Intel Xeon w5-2545.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a high-end desktop processor that provides more than enough computational power for Inside. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The CPU’s architecture is Zen 5, built on a 4 nm process, and it features a large L3 cache of 96 MB shared across all cores. This cache configuration is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves performance in scenarios where data is reused frequently. In our benchmark suite, the CPU scores exceptionally well, with a PassMark multithread score of 41318 and a single-thread score of 4704. Its average benchmark score of 58386 places it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, and it is closely matched with rivals like the Intel Core i9-14900, which is 0.5% slower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, which is 0.7% faster. For Inside, the CPU’s role is to ensure that frame times are consistent and that the game logic, physics, and AI calculations do not introduce stutter. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the system produces 275 FPS, which is a clear indication that the CPU can feed the GPU far more frames than it can render. Even at 4K, where the GPU is heavily taxed, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to maintain the frame rates we see. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s high single-thread performance is crucial for a game like Inside, which may not be fully multi-threaded. The 5.60 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded tasks are executed with minimal delay. The 8 cores and 16 threads also provide ample headroom for background tasks, but the game itself is not likely to use all of them. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while lower than the GPU’s, is more than adequate for the game’s data transfer needs. The data suggests that the CPU is not just sufficient but overqualified for this title, which is why the system’s overall performance is limited exclusively by the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings offer the best experience at each resolution. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with even Ultra delivering 131 FPS. The Low preset achieves 275 FPS, which is overkill for most displays, but it does not offer a better visual experience. The Medium preset at 220 FPS is a good balance, but High at 137 FPS is the sweet spot for 1080p, as it provides a substantial visual improvement over Medium with only a 38% reduction in frame rate, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. For 1440p, the High preset delivers 99 FPS, which is smooth and visually appealing. The Ultra preset drops to 94 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns over High. The Medium preset at 158 FPS is also a strong choice, but High is recommended for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The High preset only produces 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS line, but it may not be stable on all displays. The Medium preset, with an average of 99 FPS and a minimum of 84 FPS, is the optimal choice for 4K. It provides a significant boost over High without a major visual penalty, and the minimum FPS of 84 ensures that there are no noticeable hitches. The Low preset at 4K yields 124 FPS, but the visual quality is likely too compromised for a game with such a strong artistic direction. The Ultra preset at 4K, with 59 FPS, is not recommended as it falls below the 60 FPS target. Overall, the best experience for this system is to play at 1080p High for maximum smoothness or at 1440p Medium/High for a balance of quality and performance. At 4K, Medium is the only preset that guarantees a stable frame rate above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for users with 4K displays. The data shows that the GPU’s limitations are most apparent at 4K, so users should prioritize resolution scaling over settings when using this combination.