Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks 718th out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the top 43% of all systems. The measured frame rates are remarkably high across all resolutions, with the RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and the Ryzen 9 7900X's 12 cores proving more than sufficient for this title's demands. The data reveals a clear scaling pattern where lower settings unlock dramatically higher frame rates, making this system capable of handling even the most demanding refresh rate displays.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 349.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the absolute ceiling of performance for this system in Inside.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 718th out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the 43rd percentile of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between Ultra and Low settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution, Ultra settings produce 77 FPS average, while Low settings deliver 159.7 FPS average. This represents a performance increase of over 2x, or roughly 107% higher frame rates when dropping from Ultra to Low.

Q: Does the system maintain 60+ FPS at maximum settings in 4K?

A: Yes, the data shows 77 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay even at the highest quality preset and resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves 176.2 FPS, while at 3840x2160 with High settings it drops to 79 FPS. This represents roughly a 55% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: How much faster is Low versus Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 255.3 FPS average compared to 122.9 FPS on Ultra. The difference is over 2x, specifically 132.4 FPS higher on Low settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 serves as the primary rendering engine, utilizing its Blackwell 2.0 architecture on a 5 nm process from TSMC. With 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, the card provides 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which proves more than adequate for Inside's visual demands. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz, while memory runs at 1750 MHz, translating to 28 Gbps effective throughput.

The RTX 5060's shading capabilities include 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, delivering a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS provides substantial compute headroom for this puzzle platformer, which does not heavily stress modern graphics hardware. The 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores are present but largely underutilized in this title, as Inside does not implement ray tracing or DLSS features.

The GPU's 145 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a mainstream-oriented card, yet benchmark results show it easily handles Inside at all settings. The 73rd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates strong overall performance, with the nearest rival being the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at a 0% deltaPct, showing statistical parity in average benchmark scores. The RTX 5060's performance in this game is not bottlenecked by its 8 GB VRAM capacity, as even at 4K Ultra settings the frame rates remain high. The combination of the GPU's raw compute power and the game's modest requirements results in the high measured FPS across all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 718 out of 1671 total combinations places this system in the upper-middle tier of all tested hardware pairings for Inside. This ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's capable rasterization throughput. The Ryzen 9 7900X achieves a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50556, while the RTX 5060 sits at the 73rd percentile among GPUs with a score of 30109.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 50598, representing a -0.1% deltaPct, meaning the Ryzen 9 7900X is effectively tied with that chip. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50738 (-0.4%), the Intel Core i7-13850HX scores 50827 (-0.5%), and the Intel Core i9-13980HX scores 50944 (-0.8%), showing the 7900X trails all four rivals by less than 1% in average CPU benchmark scores. This minimal performance gap indicates that CPU choice has negligible impact on Inside's frame rates.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT matches the RTX 5060 exactly with a 0% deltaPct and score of 30097. The AMD Radeon RX 570 scores 30158 (-0.2%), the NVIDIA Tesla M60 scores 29969 (+0.5%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29928 (+0.6%). These small deltas confirm the RTX 5060 performs within a narrow band of its direct competitors, though the desktop-specific design and 8 GB GDDR7 memory give it an edge in sustained gaming workloads.

The 718th rank out of 1671 combinations indicates that while many systems outperform this pairing, the vast majority of tested configs fall below it. Given that Inside is not a demanding title, this ranking reflects more on the hardware's general capability than its specific suitability for this game. The measured FPS data confirms that this combo delivers playable performance even at the most demanding settings.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data reveals clear performance tiers across settings presets, allowing for precise recommendations based on display refresh rate and resolution. At 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver well above 144 FPS, with Low at 349.3 FPS, Medium at 285.1 FPS, High at 176.2 FPS, and Ultra at 169.1 FPS. For 1080p users with standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz displays, Ultra settings provide the best visual quality while still maintaining excellent frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong across all presets. Low settings hit 255.3 FPS, Medium reaches 201 FPS, High delivers 125.4 FPS, and Ultra maintains 122.9 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p costs only 2.5 FPS, making Ultra the clear choice for 1440p users with 120 Hz or lower refresh rate monitors. For those with 144 Hz displays, High settings provide adequate headroom while maintaining near-maximum visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the performance differences become more pronounced. Low settings deliver 159.7 FPS, Medium achieves 127.1 FPS, High drops to 79 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 77 FPS. For 4K users, Low or Medium settings are recommended for 120 Hz displays, while High or Ultra work well for standard 60 Hz monitors. The 2 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 4K makes Ultra the preferred choice for 60 Hz users seeking maximum visual quality.

The optimal balance across all resolutions appears to be High settings, which consistently delivers smooth frame rates while maintaining visual fidelity. At 1080p and 1440p, High settings offer substantial headroom over 60 FPS, while at 4K they remain above the 60 FPS threshold. Users prioritizing maximum frame rates for competitive play should select Low settings, which nearly doubles performance at every resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show consistent scaling patterns across all three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest overall performance, starting with 349.3 FPS at Low settings. Medium settings reduce this to 285.1 FPS, High settings deliver 176.2 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 169.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 180.2 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of quality settings on performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more pronounced scaling. Low settings achieve 255.3 FPS, Medium reaches 201 FPS, High delivers 125.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 122.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 132.4 FPS, slightly less than at 1080p but still substantial. The difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is minimal at 2.5 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest quality tier.

The 3840x2160 resolution shows the most dramatic performance variations. Low settings deliver 159.7 FPS, Medium achieves 127.1 FPS, High drops to 79 FPS, and Ultra produces 77 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows an 82.7 FPS difference, with the most significant drop occurring between Medium and High settings, a decrease of 48.1 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth become more strained at 4K with higher quality presets.

Comparing across resolutions, the performance scaling is consistent: Low settings at 4K (159.7 FPS) outperform High settings at 1440p (125.4 FPS), and Medium settings at 4K (127.1 FPS) nearly match High settings at 1440p (125.4 FPS). This suggests that for users with 4K displays, selecting Medium or Low settings provides performance comparable to higher settings at lower resolutions. The data also shows that Ultra settings at 1080p (169.1 FPS) outperform High settings at 1440p (125.4 FPS), making resolution a more significant factor in frame rate than quality preset in most cases.