Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is an exceptionally powerful combination for Inside, delivering frame rates that far exceed the demands of this puzzle platformer. In the benchmark database, this combo ranks 271st out of 1,671 tested configurations, placing it in the top 16% of all systems. This ranking is heavily influenced by the sheer headroom both components possess, making this setup capable of running the game at maximum settings with a 4K display without breaking a sweat. The data shows a system that is overkill for the title, providing a silky-smooth experience that will remain unaffected by any potential future updates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 4070 Ti secures a rank of 271 out of 1,671 tested combos in our database for Inside. This places the system firmly in the upper echelon of performance, far above what is necessary for a game of this genre. The ranking is a product of both the CPU and GPU operating with significant performance to spare, ensuring that neither component becomes a limiting factor at any resolution or setting level.

This high rank is supported by the individual component standings. The CPU's average benchmark score is 39,453, placing it in the 90th percentile of all processors, while the GPU's average score of 44,900 puts it in the 85th percentile of all graphics cards. When these two high-percentile parts are combined, the result is a top-tier gaming experience. The data indicates that this is not a pairing where one part holds the other back; instead, it is a balanced, high-powered duo that excels in this title, providing the kind of performance that is typically reserved for the most demanding AAA games.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti plays the dominant role in rendering Inside's atmospheric visuals. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the game's art style and effects. The GPU's FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS and 60 RT cores show a hardware capability that is vastly underutilized by this title, yet they ensure maximum visual fidelity is achievable with ease.

In the benchmark results, the GPU's influence is most apparent when moving from Low to Ultra settings at a fixed resolution. For instance, at 1440p, the average frame rate drops from 281.7 FPS on Low to 183 FPS on Ultra. This 98.7 FPS difference demonstrates that the graphics card is doing the heavy lifting when visual complexity increases. The RTX 4070 Ti's benchmark scores, such as 31,624 in Passmark G3D and 20,5028 in Geekbench OpenCL, reflect its immense processing power, which translates directly to the high frame rates observed in this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X serves as the central processing unit, providing substantial headroom for game logic and physics. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it boasts a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its 64 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth ensure that data is fed to the GPU without bottleneck, even at the highest frame rates. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 33,150 and a Passmark multithread score of 39,002, confirm its capability to handle any background tasks while gaming.

For Inside, the CPU's role is less about raw gaming performance and more about ensuring a consistent frame pacing. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 316.7 FPS, a frame rate where a weaker CPU might struggle to keep up. The 5900X's single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 941 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3,469, is strong enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck, even in this high-FPS scenario. The benchmark results indicate that the Ryzen 9 is never the limiting factor, allowing the RTX 4070 Ti to operate at its full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across different resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the average frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 316.7 FPS on Low to 239.3 FPS on Ultra. The High and Medium presets achieve 242.6 FPS and 294.6 FPS, respectively. These numbers show that at 1080p, the system is primarily bound by the CPU's ability to feed frames, as the GPU has significant headroom.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain incredibly high. The Low preset yields 281.7 FPS, while Medium and High produce 260.8 FPS and 197 FPS, respectively. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 183 FPS, still a very smooth experience. At 4K, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The High preset delivers 123.5 FPS, Medium achieves 192.3 FPS, and Low jumps to 244.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding, resulting in 116 FPS. This shows that even at the highest resolution and settings, the combo maintains a frame rate well above the standard 60 FPS target.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shift in bottleneck from the CPU to the GPU. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 239.3 FPS, which drops to 183 FPS at 1440p Ultra, a 23.5% decrease. Moving to 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls further to 116 FPS, a 36.6% drop from the 1440p result. This pattern is consistent across all settings, with the most significant absolute drops occurring at the 4K resolution.

This scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is providing enough frames to keep the GPU busy, but the GPU is not fully saturated. However, at 4K, the GPU's rendering load increases substantially, and the frame rate drop becomes more pronounced. For example, at Low settings, the drop from 1080p (316.7 FPS) to 4K (244.6 FPS) is 72.1 FPS, which is a 22.8% reduction. This suggests that while the RTX 4070 Ti is powerful, the higher pixel count of 4K is where it starts to work more diligently, though the performance remains exceptionally high.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 116 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is more of a limiting factor at 1080p, as the frame rates are extremely high, but the GPU has more headroom. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 316.7 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame generation capability.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 281.7 FPS on Low to 183 FPS on Ultra. This is a difference of 98.7 FPS, showing a significant impact from the graphics settings.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain the highest frame rates?

A: For the highest possible frame rates, 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the maximum average of 316.7 FPS. However, the system can maintain over 200 FPS at 1080p on any preset.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM of the RTX 4070 Ti ever become a concern in this game?

A: The benchmark results do not indicate any VRAM-related performance issues. The game's visual style is not demanding on memory, and the measured frame rates remain consistently high at all tested settings.

Q: How does the combo's rank of 271 out of 1,671 translate to a real-world experience?

A: Being in the top 16% of all tested combos means this system provides an exceptionally fluid and responsive experience. The frame rates are so high that any screen tearing or stuttering would be minimal, even on high refresh rate monitors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Ultra preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering an average of 183 FPS. This provides a flawless experience on a high refresh rate 1440p monitor while showcasing the game's full visual fidelity. For users with 4K displays, the High preset at 3840x2160 is the recommended choice, as it achieves 123.5 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS standard and ensures a buttery-smooth experience.

If players prioritize maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p yields 316.7 FPS, which is ideal for competitive or esports-style play, though this game is not competitive. However, given the system's power, there is no reason to compromise on visuals. The Medium preset at 4K provides 192.3 FPS, which is a compelling middle ground, but the High preset at 4K offers a better visual experience with a frame rate that remains far above any playability threshold. Ultimately, the data suggests that users should not hesitate to use High or Ultra settings at 1440p or High at 4K for an optimal experience.