Inside

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Inside on this AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination shows a consistent pattern of high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest average FPS recorded is 220.2 at Ultra settings, while the Low preset reaches 293.7 FPS. Medium and High presets sit in between, with 271.5 and 230.4 FPS respectively. The delta between the least demanding and most demanding preset at 1080p is 73.5 FPS, indicating that settings scaling has a measurable but not dramatic impact on performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the RTX 4070 continues to deliver well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Ultra settings produce 158.3 FPS, while High follows at 164.4 FPS. Medium and Low presets reach 243.9 and 266.3 FPS respectively. Notably, the gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 6.1 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional visual effects do not impose a heavy penalty at this resolution. The jump from Low to Medium at 1440p costs 22.4 FPS, a more substantial difference than the High-to-Ultra transition.

At 3840x2160, performance remains strong but the scaling becomes more pronounced. Ultra settings average 96.9 FPS, High averages 105.6 FPS, Medium reaches 168.6 FPS, and Low hits 209.8 FPS. The difference between Ultra and High at 4K is 8.7 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 63.0 FPS. This highlights that the Medium preset is significantly less demanding than High, while High and Ultra are closer in cost. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not recorded in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

Across all three resolutions, the Low preset maintains the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The performance hierarchy is consistent, with no anomalies in the ordering. The largest absolute drop from Low to Ultra occurs at 4K, where the difference is 112.9 FPS. At 1440p, the Low-to-Ultra delta is 108.0 FPS, and at 1080p it is 73.5 FPS. This trend indicates that higher resolutions amplify the cost of quality settings, which is typical for GPU-bound workloads.

The data reveals that the RTX 4070 paired with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D never dips below 96.9 FPS across any tested configuration. Even the most demanding combination of 4K Ultra stays comfortably above 60 FPS, with a margin of 36.9 FPS. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, these frame rates are far beyond what is necessary for smooth gameplay, and they leave substantial headroom for future driver optimizations or additional in-game effects.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS is 220.2, which is the lowest among all 1080p presets but still more than triple the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the 3840x2160 Ultra preset compare to the 2560x1440 Ultra preset?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 96.9, while at 1440p Ultra it is 158.3. This represents a 61.4 FPS difference, indicating that resolution scaling has a substantial impact on performance.

Q: Is the combination capable of running the game at 4K with all settings enabled?

A: Yes, the data shows that 3840x2160 Ultra achieves 96.9 FPS on average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

Q: Which preset provides the highest frame rate at each resolution?

A: The Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at all three resolutions: 293.7 at 1080p, 266.3 at 1440p, and 209.8 at 4K.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the High and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset averages 164.4 FPS, while Ultra averages 158.3 FPS. The difference is 6.1 FPS, making the two presets nearly equivalent in performance cost.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 ever fall below 60 FPS in any tested scenario?

A: No, the lowest recorded average FPS across all resolutions and presets is 96.9 at 4K Ultra, which remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU plays the dominant role in determining frame rates for Inside at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking. The scaling between 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 shows an average FPS drop of approximately 13% to 28% depending on the preset, with larger absolute reductions at lower settings. For instance, the Low preset falls from 293.7 FPS at 1080p to 266.3 FPS at 1440p, a 27.4 FPS decrease. The Ultra preset falls from 220.2 to 158.3 FPS, a 61.9 FPS decrease. This pattern suggests that the game becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases, with the RTX 4070’s rendering throughput being the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the performance drop becomes more severe, particularly for the Ultra preset, which loses 61.4 FPS compared to 1440p. The Low preset loses 56.5 FPS when moving from 1440p to 4K, while Medium loses 75.3 FPS and High loses 58.8 FPS. The fact that even the Low preset at 4K still achieves 209.8 FPS indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested configuration. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s 8-core, 16-thread design with its large L3 cache provides ample processing power for a puzzle platformer, which typically has modest CPU demands.

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s benchmark scores reinforce this interpretation. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14317 and single-core score of 1452 indicate strong per-thread performance, which is more relevant than raw core count for a game like Inside. The Geekbench multicore score of 11765 and single-core score of 2017 further confirm that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s frame output. In contrast, the RTX 4070’s Passmark G3D score of 26927 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3854 highlight its substantial graphics capacity, which aligns with the high frame rates observed.

The relationship between presets and resolutions clarifies the division of labor. At 1080p, the differences between Low and Ultra are 73.5 FPS, which is the smallest absolute spread among all resolutions. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU may occasionally limit frame rates, compressing the gap between settings. At 4K, the Low-to-Ultra spread widens to 112.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck and that settings have a more pronounced effect. The RTX 4070’s memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory are sufficient to handle the game’s textures and effects at all tested resolutions without running into capacity limits.

Overall, the data shows that the CPU and GPU roles are well balanced for this title, with the GPU taking over as the primary performance driver at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s strong single-threaded performance ensures that it never holds back the RTX 4070, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 290 FPS. The result is a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with no unexpected bottlenecks or performance cliffs.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 1033 out of 3716 tested combinations in Inside, placing it in the upper echelon of systems. This rank reflects the hardware’s ability to deliver high frame rates across all settings and resolutions, as evidenced by the measured FPS data. The percentile position, while not explicitly stated, can be inferred from the rank and total count: the combo performs better than approximately 72% of tested systems. This is a strong showing for a mid-range to high-end pairing, though it is not at the very top of the leaderboard.

The RTX 4070’s average benchmark score of 37648 places it in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (avg score 37628, 0.1% difference) and AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (avg score 37507, 0.4% difference). The GPU also sits close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (avg score 38135, -1.3% difference) and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (avg score 37157, 1.3% difference). These deltas indicate that the RTX 4070 is competitive with a range of other offerings, though the ranking in Inside specifically depends on the game’s engine and optimization.

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s average benchmark score of 27896 places it in the 80th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avg score 27887, 0% difference), Intel Core i9-10900K (avg score 27872, 0.1% difference), AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (avg score 27932, -0.1% difference), and Intel Core i5-12600KF (avg score 27799, 0.3% difference). These close scores suggest that the CPU’s performance is well within the range of other high-end processors, and its 3D V-Cache technology likely contributes to gaming-specific advantages that are not fully captured by general benchmarks.

In the context of Inside, the combo rank of 1033 out of 3716 indicates that many other systems outperform this pairing, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo delivers playable performance at all tested settings, including 4K Ultra. The rank should be interpreted as a relative measure against other combinations, not as an indication of inadequacy. For a puzzle platformer, the practical difference between rank 1033 and rank 100 is negligible, as both would exceed 60 FPS by a wide margin.

The combination’s rank is influenced by both components’ individual strengths. The RTX 4070’s 81st percentile GPU score and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s 80th percentile CPU score suggest a balanced pairing that avoids significant bottlenecks. In Inside, this balance translates to consistent frame rates across resolutions, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor only at 4K. The combo rank reflects this balance, placing it above average but not at the extreme top.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with exceptional performance at every resolution and preset tested. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets at all three resolutions — 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 — are playable, meaning they all clear the 60 FPS threshold. The lowest average FPS recorded is 96.9 at 4K Ultra, which is 36.9 FPS above the playability threshold. This means that even the most demanding configuration leaves substantial headroom for smooth gameplay, making the system overqualified for this title.

At 1920x1080, the best settings for maximum visual quality are Ultra, which averages 220.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 158.3 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 96.9 FPS. In all cases, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option, yet it still maintains frame rates that are far above what is needed for a responsive experience. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, where precise timing and smooth animations are important, these frame rates ensure no perceptible stutter or input lag.

The data indicates that there are no configurations that fall below 60 FPS, meaning the system is future-proof for this game even if additional effects or higher resolutions are introduced. The margin above the threshold is significant, with even the worst-case scenario (4K Ultra) providing a 61.5% buffer above 60 FPS. This suggests that the hardware has plenty of headroom for multitasking, streaming, or running background applications without impacting gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 220.2 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the dataset, and it clears the threshold by more than triple the required frame rate. The Low preset at this resolution reaches 293.7 FPS, but Ultra offers the best visual fidelity without any risk of dropping below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, with an average of 158.3 FPS. This is 98.3 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing ample headroom. The High preset at 1440p averages 164.4 FPS, but Ultra is only 6.1 FPS slower, making it the logical choice for users who prioritize image quality.

For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 96.9 FPS, which is 36.9 FPS above the threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, yet it remains comfortably playable. The High preset at 4K averages 105.6 FPS, but Ultra’s additional visual effects come at a modest 8.7 FPS cost, making it the recommended setting for users with 4K displays.

In summary, the Ultra preset is the best choice at every resolution, as it never falls below 96.9 FPS and consistently delivers the highest visual quality. The system’s performance is so strong that there is no reason to compromise on settings, even at 4K. Users can enable all available effects and still enjoy frame rates that are far above the playability threshold.