Inside

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers overwhelming performance for Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The benchmark data shows that this system does not merely reach playable frame rates; it crushes every preset at every resolution tested, with average frame rates ranging from 81 FPS at 4K Ultra to 320 FPS at 1080p Low. This is a case where the hardware is so far ahead of the game's demands that the primary consideration is not whether it can run, but how to best utilize the massive headroom for maximum visual fidelity or refresh rate synchronization.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, absolutely. The data shows playable settings at 3840x2160 include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still achieves an average of 81 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality setting available at 1440p?

A: The system can run the game at the highest "Ultra" preset at 2560x1440, achieving an average of 129 FPS. All other presets (Low, Medium, and High) are also playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: The performance drop is significant but leaves plenty of headroom. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 180 FPS. Moving to 1440p Ultra reduces that to 129 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, the average is 81 FPS. The game remains fluid throughout.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The data suggests that the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. The CPU, with a high Passmark single-thread score of 3494 and a 89th percentile ranking, is likely providing ample headroom, while the GPU's workload increases with pixel count.

Q: What is the best preset to use for a 60 Hz display?

A: For a standard 60 Hz display, you can select the Ultra preset at any resolution, as it never drops below 60 FPS. The lowest average FPS recorded is 81 at 4K Ultra, which is still 21 FPS above the threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 a high-performing GPU compared to others?

A: The RTX 3070 holds a 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs and has an average benchmark score of 17208. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, is only 0.7% behind, indicating it sits in a solid mid-to-high tier for overall performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

The objective is to find the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. Since this system exceeds that target even at the highest settings, the "best" setting is simply the maximum visual quality available.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The Ultra preset is the best choice. It maintains an average of 81 FPS. For a game like Inside with its atmospheric visuals, this is the definitive way to play at 4K, offering the highest fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The Ultra preset is again the best option, delivering a commanding average of 129 FPS. This high frame rate makes the game exceptionally fluid.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The Ultra preset provides an average of 180 FPS. This massive frame rate headroom is ideal for high refresh rate monitors, ensuring the game's animations are perfectly smooth.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1430th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the system in the top 38.5% of all tested configurations. Considering the game is not a demanding title, this ranking underscores how much performance headroom the hardware provides. A higher rank would typically require more powerful components, but for this game, the current pairing is already overkill for any playable scenario. The data confirms that the system is not struggling in any way, as it achieves its rank by maxing out the game's graphical settings at all resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the benchmark data, several other components perform within a tight margin of the CPU and GPU in this system. If you were to swap in these parts, you would see nearly identical behavior in Inside.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D:

• Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (0.2% higher score)
• Intel Core i9-13950HX (0.5% higher score)
• AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (0.6% higher score)
• Intel Core i5-14600 (0.7% lower score)

These processors all have average benchmark scores within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 5 7500X3D. In a game like Inside, which is not heavily multi-threaded, any of these CPUs would provide a nearly identical experience. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D's advantage is its large 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while its rivals rely on different architectures and core configurations, but the final frame rate in this game would be practically indistinguishable.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070:

• AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.7% higher score)
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (1% higher score)
• AMD Radeon HD 7970M (1.1% higher score)
• NVIDIA Tesla K40c (1.5% lower score)

The RTX 3070's nearest rivals are a mix of modern and legacy cards. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the most modern alternative and would deliver a nearly identical experience. The other cards, such as the GTX 690 and HD 7970M, are significantly older and lack modern feature support, but their raw benchmark scores are close. However, for a game like Inside, the RTX 3070's support for modern APIs and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory make it a more future-proof choice than these older alternatives, despite their similar benchmark numbers.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance across different resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, reaching 320 FPS on Low and 180 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 140 FPS, indicating that the GPU is doing more work as the preset increases. However, because the CPU (with a single-thread score of 3494) is powerful enough to feed the GPU at these high rates, the CPU is not a bottleneck.

As we move to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets. The Low preset yields 272 FPS, while Ultra yields 129 FPS. This drop shows the GPU is being pushed harder. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is more pronounced, confirming the GPU's role as the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases further. The Low preset averages 171 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 81 FPS. The scaling between presets is now very large; Ultra is less than half the speed of Low. This is a direct consequence of the GPU's pixel throughput limitations at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes as the pixel count rises, as the bottleneck shifts almost entirely to the GPU's fill rate and shading power.

In summary, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D provides a robust foundation that never holds the system back. The RTX 3070 is the component that dictates the final frame rate, and its performance scales predictably with resolution and preset level. For this game, the CPU is effectively "free" performance, while the GPU is the sole arbiter of visual quality versus frame rate.

The Verdict

The verdict is unequivocal: *this PC can run Inside flawlessly.* The data confirms that every resolution and preset combination tested clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with significant margin.

• 3840x2160: Playable on all settings. The Ultra preset is the target, with an average of 81 FPS. This ensures a smooth, high-fidelity experience on a 4K display.
• 2560x1440: Playable on all settings. The Ultra preset achieves 129 FPS, making it a superb choice for high refresh rate 1440p monitors.
• 1920x1080: Playable on all settings. The Ultra preset runs at 180 FPS, providing an extremely fluid experience that can take full advantage of 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays.

There is no scenario in the test data where this system fails to deliver. The lowest average frame rate recorded is 81 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 35% above the 60 FPS target. This system not only runs the game; it runs it at its absolute maximum visual quality with performance to spare. If you own a 4K display, you can play at Ultra without compromise. If you own a high refresh rate 1080p or 1440p monitor, you can enable Ultra and still achieve frame rates high enough to maximize your display's potential. This is a textbook example of a system that is fully future-proofed for the game's requirements.