Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination delivers a top-tier experience in Inside, ranking 238th out of 1,671 tested combos. This places it in the 86th percentile of all configurations, a strong showing that reflects the synergy between a high-end 2020 processor and a current-generation flagship GPU. The data shows that while this pairing is not at the absolute apex of the performance charts, it is firmly in the upper echelon, outpacing the vast majority of systems tested for this puzzle platformer.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 238 out of 1,671 represents the 86th percentile of all tested configurations for Inside. This is a significant achievement, indicating that the system is better suited for this game than roughly seven out of every eight other setups in the database. The high ranking is particularly notable given the game’s modest system requirements; it demonstrates that even in a less demanding title, the hardware combination provides a substantial performance buffer. The data suggests that the Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 5070 Ti are not bottlenecking each other in any meaningful way, allowing the system to operate near its full potential. This result is more than adequate for achieving high refresh rates at any resolution, as the measured FPS data will subsequently show. The benchmark results indicate that owners of this combo can expect a flawless performance profile, with the only limitations being the refresh rate of their display.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the primary driver of frame rate in Inside, and its specifications explain the high performance ceiling. The GPU is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process, featuring 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, which provides a substantial 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for a game like Inside, which does not feature high-resolution textures that would stress the memory subsystem. The GPU’s boost clock of 2452 MHz across its 8,960 shading units provides immense raw compute power, reflected in its 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The RTX 5070 Ti sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52,086, placing it in a dead heat with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which has a deltaPct of 0.0. While Inside is not a graphically intensive title by modern standards, this GPU ensures that frame rates are limited by the CPU or the game engine rather than the graphics card, particularly at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X provides the computational foundation for this combo. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer), it is a highly capable processor that ensures the GPU is never starved for data. Its boost clock of 4.80 GHz and 64 MB of L3 cache are key assets, allowing for rapid data access and processing of game logic. The CPU’s strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 941 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,680, is crucial for maintaining high frame rates in games that rely on a single primary thread. The Ryzen 9 5900X’s average benchmark score of 39,453 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, ranking it just 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4245P and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700F. For Inside, a puzzle platformer with relatively simple physics, the CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are less critical, but its high clock speeds ensure that frame times remain consistent, contributing to the smooth, high-FPS results seen in the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear progression of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is largely CPU-bound, with the average frame rates exceeding 239 FPS even at the Ultra preset. The Low preset at 1080p reaches a peak average of 316.5 FPS, while the Medium and High presets achieve 291.1 FPS and 243.1 FPS, respectively. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high, with the Low preset still delivering an average of 286.1 FPS. The High and Medium presets at 1440p produce averages of 204.8 FPS and 260.4 FPS, respectively, while the Ultra preset drops slightly to 193.1 FPS. At 4K (3840x2160), the GPU begins to assert its dominance, but the results are still impressive. The Low preset at 4K achieves an average of 243.5 FPS, while the High preset manages 129 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 200.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration, still produces a highly playable average of 120.1 FPS. These numbers demonstrate that the combo can handle Inside at maximum settings across all common resolutions with significant headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this game. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 316.5 at 1080p to 243.5 at 4K, a reduction of 23%. This relatively small drop indicates that the system is heavily CPU-limited at these settings; even at 4K, the GPU is not being fully utilized. In contrast, at the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 239.1 at 1080p to 120.1 at 4K, a stark 50% reduction. This significant drop at the highest settings shows that the RTX 5070 Ti is working much harder, and the workload is shifting to a GPU-bound scenario. The data suggests that for Inside, the Ryzen 9 5900X is the limiting factor at lower settings and resolutions, but the RTX 5070 Ti becomes the primary constraint when graphical fidelity is maximized at 4K. This is a classic sign of a balanced system where the bottleneck shifts depending on the workload, ensuring that no single component is perpetually maxed out.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For players with a 1080p or 1440p 240Hz or higher display, the High preset is recommended, as it provides an average of 243.1 FPS at 1080p and 204.8 FPS at 1440p, balancing visual fidelity with frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. For those targeting 4K, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, delivering a 200.6 FPS average, which is still well above the 120Hz threshold and provides a substantial visual upgrade over the Low preset. The Ultra preset at 4K, while playable at 120.1 FPS, offers marginal visual improvements over High or Medium for a significant performance cost, making it less efficient for high-refresh-rate gaming. The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play at 1080p on 300Hz monitors, as it is the only configuration that can consistently push past the 300 FPS mark.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of running Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the combo achieves an average of 120.1 FPS, which is still well above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this system?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 316.5 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its closest rival in raw performance?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52,086, which is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with a deltaPct of 0.0%.

Q: Does the CPU performance bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data indicates a CPU bottleneck at 1080p. The average FPS only drops from 316.5 at Low to 243.1 at High, suggesting the CPU is limiting the GPU’s output.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Medium and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves an average of 260.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves an average of 193.1 FPS, a difference of 67.3 FPS in favor of Medium.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5900X a strong performer when compared to other CPUs?

A: Yes, it ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs and has an average benchmark score of 39,453, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 4245P and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-13700F.