Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The data shows this combination is far beyond what the game demands, making it a top-tier performer for high-refresh-rate displays. The measured results indicate that the primary bottleneck is the game engine itself at lower resolutions, rather than the hardware.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Inside?*

A: The data shows the highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings, reaching 316.5 FPS. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the average is 285 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it drops to 204.7 FPS. All three are playable, but 1920x1080 offers the absolute peak performance.

Q: How does the RX 9070 XT compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 9070 XT has an average benchmark score of 39647, which is 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 575 (39703) and 0.2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39568). It also trails the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 by 0.6% in average score.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a strong processor for this game?

A: Yes. The 5950X has a percentile ranking of 93 against all CPUs, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38607 shows substantial headroom. The game's relatively simple logic does not stress the 16 cores and 32 threads, but the processor's single-thread performance is more than adequate.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 164.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 156.7 FPS. This represents a small performance drop of 7.7 FPS for the higher visual fidelity.

Q: Does the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM matter for this title?

A: Not for performance. Inside is not a VRAM-intensive title; however, the RX 9070 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth ensure there is no memory bottleneck whatsoever, even at 4K Ultra settings.

*Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested combinations in Inside?*

A: The combo is ranked 423 out of 1671 tested combinations. This places it in the top 25% of all systems tested, indicating very strong performance for this specific game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. While Inside is a puzzle platformer that does not heavily utilize multi-threading, the CPU's raw power ensures it never becomes a limiting factor.

The processor's benchmark scores illustrate its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 38607 in multi-core and 5450 in single-core tests. This single-core strength is crucial for game logic and physics, even in a lighter title. The 3DMark single-thread score of 944 and 2-thread score of 1856 further confirm its strong per-core performance. The processor's 64 MB of L3 cache is ample for the game's data needs.

Given the measured frame rates, the 5950X is clearly not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 316.5, which is so high that it likely approaches the engine's internal limits. The CPU's performance percentile of 93 versus all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of processors on the market. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K, has an average score of 49166, which is only 0.2% higher, indicating the 5950X is on par with modern mid-range options.

The processor's 105 W TDP and 7 nm process node make it an efficient part of this system. The data suggests that for a game like Inside, the 5950X offers massive headroom, meaning the frame rate will be dictated by the GPU and game engine, not the CPU. In this pairing, the CPU's role is to provide a stable, high-frequency platform that never causes frame drops.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the driving force behind the high frame rates in Inside. Built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, it features 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. The GPU has a base clock of 1660 MHz and a boost clock of 2970 MHz, which are the key frequencies for this analysis.

The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. This is far more than Inside requires, ensuring that texture loading and memory access are never a problem. The GPU's pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 760.3 GTexel/s are more than sufficient to handle the game's 2D side-scrolling visuals with ease.

The GPU's synthetic performance shows it is a capable mid-range to high-end part. Its Passmark G3D score is 26795, and it has a percentile ranking of 82 versus all GPUs. However, its nearest rivals are older professional cards like the AMD Radeon Pro 575 and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, which have similar average scores. This indicates that while the RX 9070 XT is fast, it is not in the top tier of extreme performance.

Despite this, the measured FPS in Inside is exceptionally high. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 100.1 FPS, and at 1080p High, it hits 227.7 FPS. The GPU is clearly powerful enough to push this older game to very high frame rates, and the VRAM size ensures there are no texture streaming issues at any resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how the game scales with settings. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset is the recommended choice. At 1920x1080, High averages 227.7 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 218.7 FPS of Ultra, while still providing excellent visual detail.

At higher resolutions, the gap between High and Ultra narrows. At 2560x1440, High averages 164.4 FPS versus 156.7 FPS for Ultra. At 3840x2160, High averages 105 FPS versus 100.1 FPS for Ultra. The performance difference is consistent, but the visual jump from High to Ultra is often negligible in a game like Inside.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates, with 316.5 FPS at 1080p and 204.7 FPS at 4K. This is recommended for competitive play or for users with very high refresh rate monitors (e.g., 360 Hz). However, for a puzzle platformer, the visual fidelity of High is more immersive.

The Medium preset is a middle ground. At 1080p, it averages 292.8 FPS, which is still very high. At 1440p, it averages 263.5 FPS, and at 4K, it averages 165.6 FPS. Given the high frame rates, the choice between Medium and High comes down to personal preference for visual effects. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot, offering a 39.3 FPS increase over Ultra at 1080p and a 4.9 FPS increase at 4K, with minimal visual compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is ranked 423 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the upper quartile of all systems tested. While the rank is not number one, it is a very strong showing, especially considering the game's age and the fact that many newer, more expensive systems would be tested.

The rank indicates that this combo is faster than the majority of systems in the database. The high ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's strong performance in this title, as the CPU's massive core count is not fully utilized. The Ryzen 9 5950X's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs helps ensure the GPU is fed with data, but the GPU is what pushes the frame rates past 200 FPS at 1080p.

In comparison to other combos, this system offers a very high level of performance for Inside. The data confirms that this is a top-tier setup for this game, capable of driving high refresh rate monitors at 1440p and even 4K. The 423rd rank out of 1671 is a solid result, putting it ahead of roughly 75% of all other tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the frame rates are as follows:

• Low: 204.7 FPS average
• Medium: 165.6 FPS average
• High: 105 FPS average
• Ultra: 100.1 FPS average

This shows a steep drop from Low to High, with a 99.7 FPS difference, but even the Ultra preset maintains a solid 100 FPS average.

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 285 FPS average
• Medium: 263.5 FPS average
• High: 164.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 156.7 FPS average

The Low and Medium presets are well above 250 FPS, while High and Ultra are still above 150 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 316.5 FPS average
• Medium: 292.8 FPS average
• High: 227.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 218.7 FPS average

This is the highest performance tier, with all presets exceeding 218 FPS. The Low preset achieves 316.5 FPS, which is the highest measurement recorded for this combo.

The data consistently shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with the CPU providing ample support. The frame rates are high enough to suggest that the game's engine, not the hardware, is the limiting factor at 1080p Low. This combo provides a flawless experience for Inside, regardless of the settings chosen.