Inside

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers an exceptionally high-performance experience in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows frame rates that far exceed display refresh rate targets at every resolution tested, making this combination absolute overkill for the game's demands. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance ensures no bottlenecks are introduced, even at lower resolutions where frame rates peak.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 305 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average drops to 255 FPS, a reduction of 50 FPS. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average falls further to 160 FPS. This progression shows a 47.5% decrease in performance from 1080p to 4K at High settings, indicating that the rendering load scales significantly with pixel count.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 396 at 1080p, to 355 at 1440p, and down to 304 at 4K. This represents a 23.2% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is smaller than the drop seen at High settings. At Medium settings, the figures are 366 FPS at 1080p, 328 FPS at 1440p, and 256 FPS at 4K, a 30.1% reduction from the lowest to highest resolution. For Ultra settings, the averages are 300 FPS at 1080p, 243 FPS at 1440p, and 153 FPS at 4K, showing a 49.0% decrease.

The fact that the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is larger at higher settings presets suggests that the GPU becomes the limiting factor more aggressively as both resolution and graphical fidelity increase. At 1080p Low, the game is likely CPU-bound or engine-limited, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly. As resolution climbs to 4K, the GPU's workload increases substantially, making it the primary constraint on performance. This is typical behavior for a game like Inside, which has relatively simple geometry but relies on post-processing effects that scale with resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 50th out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the top 1.3% of all combinations in the database, indicating that this pairing delivers near-top-tier performance for this title. The high rank is unsurprising given the raw capabilities of both components, but it also reflects how well the game utilizes the available hardware.

The rank of 50 out of 3716 means that there are 49 other combos that perform better in this specific game. These would likely feature even more powerful CPUs or GPUs, possibly with higher boost clocks or more cores. However, for practical purposes, the difference between rank 50 and rank 1 is likely negligible at the frame rates measured here, since all of them would be far beyond what a standard 60Hz or 144Hz display can show. The data shows that this combo is firmly in the elite tier for Inside, providing headroom for any future gaming needs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, featuring 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus. Its memory bandwidth is 1.79 TB/s, which is substantial for handling high-resolution textures and effects. The GPU has 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2407 MHz. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s, providing the raw throughput needed to sustain high frame rates.

In Inside, the GPU's role is evident in the resolution scaling data. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 153, which is the lowest measured score in the dataset. This suggests that even a GPU as powerful as the RTX 5090 D is challenged by the combination of maximum resolution and maximum settings. However, the GPU's 32 GB of VRAM is far more than Inside requires, as the game was released in 2016 and does not feature demanding texture packs. The VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor here.

The GPU's benchmark scores further illustrate its capability. It achieves 44,065 in Passmark G3D and 28,396 in Passmark GPU Compute, with a percentile ranking of 92 among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in general benchmarks include the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, which has a deltaPct of -1.6, meaning the RTX 5090 D is about 1.6% faster in aggregate benchmark scores. This places it in a performance tier where it can handle Inside with ease, but the game's engine limits the maximum frame rate more than the GPU's raw power does.

FAQ

*Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings in Inside?*

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 255 FPS. This indicates the combo can easily drive high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 153. This is the lowest measured result in the dataset, showing that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration tested.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the difference is 96 FPS. At 1080p Low, the average is 396 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra, the average is 300 FPS. This 24.2% reduction shows the impact of graphical fidelity on performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 50th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.3% of all configurations for Inside.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 4K?

A: The data shows that as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS drops more significantly, indicating the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor. At 4K High, the average FPS is 160, compared to 305 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The only minimum FPS values provided are for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 311 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 279 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 218 FPS. No minimum values are listed for other settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 396 at Low settings to 300 at Ultra settings. The High preset yields 305 FPS, while Medium produces 366 FPS with a minimum of 311 FPS and a maximum of 421 FPS. These figures show that even at the lowest resolution, the combo maintains exceptionally high frame rates, with the Medium preset offering the best balance of performance and visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down proportionally. Low settings average 355 FPS, High settings average 255 FPS, and Ultra settings average 243 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 328 FPS, with a minimum of 279 FPS and a maximum of 377 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, averaging around 15-20% fewer frames, which is expected given the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance decreases further. Low settings average 304 FPS, Medium settings average 256 FPS with a minimum of 218 FPS and a maximum of 295 FPS, High settings average 160 FPS, and Ultra settings average 153 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 151 FPS, which is substantial. This indicates that while the RTX 5090 D can handle 4K, the Ultra preset pushes it to its limits, resulting in frame rates that are still high but noticeably lower than at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The CPU features 30 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30,745 and a single-core score of 2,116. In Geekbench, it scores 19,429 multicore and 2,529 single-core.

In Inside, the CPU's role is less prominent than the GPU's, but still important for maintaining high frame rates. The game is not heavily threaded, but the i7-13700K's high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 4,333, ensures that the main game logic and physics calculations run smoothly. The CPU's percentile ranking of 89 among all CPUs indicates it is a top-tier performer, though it trails slightly behind its nearest rivals in aggregate scores.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 396, which is likely close to the engine's maximum frame rate limit. This suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution, as the GPU has more than enough power to render frames quickly. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for any background tasks or streaming, but for Inside, the single-thread performance is what matters most. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz is particularly beneficial for this type of workload, allowing the CPU to process game logic at high speeds without becoming a limiting factor.