Inside

Inside is a 2016 Puzzle Platformer that places minimal stress on modern hardware, and the measured results for the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT confirm this. The data shows a combination that delivers playable frame rates at 4K with High settings, but the performance scaling across resolutions reveals a system that is heavily influenced by the GPU’s capabilities rather than the CPU’s substantial headroom. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal settings for this specific pairing, using only the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 131. This is the lowest average at that resolution, compared to 137 on High, 220 on Medium, and 275 on Low.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for Inside?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 2725 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the lower 27% of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between the 9950X3D and its closest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 75779, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755’s score of 75738. The data shows a negligible 0.1% delta between these two processors.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all other GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has a percentile rank of 59, meaning it performs better than 59% of all GPUs in the database based on its average benchmark score of 16361.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve its highest measured average FPS?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 275, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 220 at the same resolution with Medium settings.

Q: Is the data for this combo measured or estimated?

A: The `dataIsMeasured` field indicates that the data is indeed measured, not estimated or simulated, providing a reliable basis for analysis.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the primary performance limiter in this configuration for Inside. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its core clocks are specified with a base of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. These specifications, combined with 2560 shading units, give the card a peak FP32 throughput of 9.754 TFLOPS.

In the context of Inside, the GPU’s role is evident in the frame rate scaling. At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 62, which drops to 59 at Ultra. This narrow 3 FPS gap between High and Ultra at 4K suggests that the GPU is already near its limit, and the additional visual fidelity of Ultra settings imposes a cost that the card cannot fully absorb. The RX 5700 XT’s percentile rank of 59 indicates it is a mid-range performer, and the data shows it handles the 2D puzzle-platformer’s rendering demands adequately at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

The GPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is tight. Its average benchmark score of 16361 is 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M's 16351, and 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon PRO W7500's 16415. This clustering shows that the RX 5700 XT is positioned in a highly competitive performance band, and for a game like Inside, the differences between these cards would likely be marginal in practice.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo achieves 275 FPS on Low, 220 on Medium, 137 on High, and 131 on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop to 198 on Low, 158 on Medium, 99 on High, and 94 on Ultra. At 4K, the numbers fall further to 124 on Low, 99 on Medium, 62 on High, and 59 on Ultra.

This scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings drops by approximately 28%, which is a significant reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is even more pronounced, with the High setting falling from 99 to 62 FPS, a 37% reduction. The CPU’s performance headroom is not the bottleneck here; the Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs, ensuring it can feed frames far faster than the RX 5700 XT can render them.

The data shows that the most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, yields 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold often considered ideal for smooth gameplay. The 4K High setting at 62 FPS barely crosses that line. This pattern suggests that users targeting 4K will need to compromise on settings, while those at 1080p and 1440p have ample performance for high refresh rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides a complete matrix of measured average FPS for this combo, with minimum and maximum values only recorded for Medium settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 275 FPS, Medium 220 FPS (with min 187 and max 253), High 137 FPS, and Ultra 131 FPS. This shows a steep performance cliff between Medium and High, with a 83 FPS difference, indicating that High settings introduce a significant rendering cost.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 198 FPS on Low, 158 FPS on Medium (min 134, max 182), 99 FPS on High, and 94 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Medium and High narrows to 59 FPS, but the relative drop is similar. At 3840x2160, the averages are 124 FPS on Low, 99 FPS on Medium (min 84, max 114), 62 FPS on High, and 59 FPS on Ultra. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 3 FPS, suggesting that Ultra settings provide diminishing returns for the performance cost at this resolution.

The data clearly shows that the Medium preset offers a balanced experience, with 220 FPS at 1080p, 158 FPS at 1440p, and 99 FPS at 4K. This preset is the only one where minimum FPS values are recorded, showing a stable frame delivery across all resolutions. The Low preset is the only configuration that consistently exceeds 120 FPS at 4K, while the High and Ultra presets fall below 100 FPS at 1440p and below 65 FPS at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2725 out of 3716 placed it in the bottom 27% of all tested systems for Inside. This low ranking is surprising given the high-end CPU, but it is a direct consequence of the GPU’s mid-range position. The RX 5700 XT, with a percentile rank of 59, is the limiting factor, and the data shows that many other combos, likely those with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates.

The ranking suggests that for a game as light as Inside, the CPU choice is almost irrelevant to the final score. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D’s massive 128 MB of L3 cache and 16 cores are overkill for this title, and the system’s performance is entirely dictated by the GPU. The 2725th rank means that 991 other combos performed worse, but the overwhelming majority of systems with a similar or better GPU would outperform this pairing.

This ranking is not a judgment of the components’ quality, but rather a reflection of their suitability for this specific game. In more demanding titles, the CPU’s power would be more relevant, but for Inside, the combo is held back by the GPU’s 8 GB frame buffer and RDNA 1.0 architecture.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is an exceptionally powerful processor, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture. It has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, with a TDP of 170 W. Its benchmark scores are impressive, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42018 and a single-core score of 2259, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs.

In Inside, the CPU’s role is minimal due to the game’s low computational demands. The data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The processor’s average benchmark score of 75779 is 0.1% higher than its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285.

The 9950X3D’s 128 MB of L3 cache and high single-thread performance are wasted on this title, as the game cannot utilize such resources. However, this does not detract from the measured FPS, which are solely governed by the GPU. For users who plan to play more demanding games, this CPU provides a substantial foundation, but for Inside, it is a silent partner in the system.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 220 FPS, which is more than enough for any high refresh rate monitor. At 1440p, it maintains 158 FPS, and even at 4K, it achieves 99 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum FPS values, showing a stable frame delivery with a minimum of 187 FPS at 1080p and 84 FPS at 4K.

The High preset provides a marginal visual improvement over Medium, but the performance cost is substantial. At 1080p, it drops to 137 FPS, at 1440p to 99 FPS, and at 4K to 62 FPS. The Ultra preset offers even less value, with only a 3 FPS difference from High at 4K, and a 6 FPS difference at 1080p. For users with a 60 Hz display, the High preset at 4K is the best option, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold. However, for those with higher refresh rate monitors, the Medium preset is the clear choice, providing nearly double the frame rate of High at 1080p and 1440p.

The Low preset, while achieving 275 FPS at 1080p, sacrifices too much visual quality for a game that is not competitive. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot, offering a significant performance margin over High while maintaining a visually pleasing experience. Users should avoid Ultra settings, as the performance penalty is not justified by the minimal visual gains measured in this dataset.