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Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a wide performance envelope across all four tested presets. On Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 258 FPS, which is exceptionally high for a puzzle platformer. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 203.6 FPS, still far above what the display hardware would need. The High preset produces an average of 125.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, still holds an average of 120.9 FPS. The data shows a clear step-down between Medium and High, a 78.1 FPS gap, but every preset at this resolution clears the playable threshold by a substantial margin.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts noticeably. Low settings yield an average of 184.5 FPS, which is a 73.5 FPS reduction compared to the same preset at 1080p. Medium settings average 145.5 FPS, High settings average 92.7 FPS, and Ultra settings average 89.8 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 94.7 FPS, indicating that the preset choice has a meaningful impact on the frame rate. Notably, the gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 2.9 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset at 1440p is not significantly more taxing than High in this title.

At 3840x2160, the performance ceiling becomes visible. Low settings still produce a strong average of 119 FPS, but the Medium preset drops to 89.5 FPS. High settings average 58.7 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings average 55.7 FPS, the lowest recorded value across the entire measurement set. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is stark: a 63.3 FPS difference, and the High and Ultra presets both land in a range where the playability becomes questionable for users targeting 60 FPS. The recorded data does not include minimum or maximum frame times, so the consistency of these averages cannot be assessed, but the averages themselves tell a clear story of diminishing returns at higher settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data suggests that this game, Inside, is predominantly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU still plays a role at lower settings and lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average of 258 FPS indicates that the RTX 2060 is not the limiting factor; the Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU at a very high rate. The drop from Low to Medium at 1080p, 54.4 FPS, is substantial, which points to the GPU becoming more involved as shading and texture work increase. By the time Ultra settings are reached at 1080p, the average of 120.9 FPS suggests that the GPU is now the primary constraint, as the CPU has ample headroom based on the Low preset result.

At 2560x1440, the resolution scaling from 1080p shows a consistent reduction in frame rates across all presets, which is expected as pixel fill rate demands rise. The Low preset drops from 258 to 184.5 FPS, a 28.5% reduction, while the Ultra preset drops from 120.9 to 89.8 FPS, a 25.7% reduction. The proportional similarity of these drops indicates that the workload is scaling with resolution rather than with CPU or GPU bottleneck shifts. The CPU is likely still not the limiting factor at 1440p Low, given the 184.5 FPS result, but the GPU is clearly under more pressure.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. The Low preset average of 119 FPS is still high, but the reduction from 1440p Low is 65.5 FPS, a 35.5% drop. The Medium preset averages 89.5 FPS, and the High preset falls to 58.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 55.7 FPS is the only configuration where the game approaches a GPU-bound plateau. The data implies that the RTX 2060, with its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus, is the dominant factor at 4K, especially at High and Ultra settings where the pixel and shading load outpaces the GPU's capabilities. The Ryzen 7 7700's single-thread performance, as indicated by its benchmark scores, is more than sufficient for this game's logic and physics at any resolution, so the GPU role becomes the deciding factor for playability at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration that stays at or above 60 FPS. The recorded average is 120.9 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. All four presets at this resolution clear 60 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while still delivering over double the minimum playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best choice. The average of 89.8 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the data shows that High and Ultra are nearly identical in performance, with only a 2.9 FPS difference. Users can select Ultra without sacrificing smoothness compared to High, making it the optimal preset for visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Medium preset is the most demanding configuration that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 89.5 FPS. The High preset falls to 58.7 FPS, just below the threshold, and Ultra drops further to 55.7 FPS. The Low preset at 119 FPS is also playable, but Medium provides a better balance of visual quality and performance. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, users should avoid High and Ultra presets if they require a consistent 60 FPS experience.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The Medium preset averages 89.5 FPS, while the High preset falls to 58.7 FPS and Ultra averages 55.7 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, as it averages 89.8 FPS. The High preset averages 92.7 FPS, but the difference of 2.9 FPS is negligible, so Ultra offers higher visual quality without a meaningful performance penalty.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset averages 120.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes it the most demanding playable setting at 1080p, with all lower presets also clearing 60 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 or the RTX 2060 more important for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the average of 258 FPS shows the CPU can push very high frame rates, but at 4K Ultra, the 55.7 FPS average reveals the GPU is the bottleneck.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 averages 145.5 FPS, which is far above the playable threshold and provides a smooth experience for any display refresh rate up to 144 Hz.

Q: Does the game perform better at High or Ultra at 4K?

A: High averages 58.7 FPS and Ultra averages 55.7 FPS, a difference of 3.0 FPS. Both are below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so neither is suitable for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 can run Inside across all tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 120.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain playable, with Ultra averaging 89.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets stay at or above 60 FPS, with Medium averaging 89.5 FPS and High falling to 58.7 FPS. The verdict is clear: this PC can run Inside at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with medium settings for a smooth experience. For 4K users seeking higher visual fidelity, the GPU will need to be upgraded, as the CPU has ample headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 2942 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, which is surprising given the game's modest graphical demands. The rank suggests that many other hardware combinations deliver higher average frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs. However, the rank does not account for the specific resolutions and presets tested; the absolute performance at 1080p and 1440p is strong, and the ranking is dragged down by the 4K results where the RTX 2060 struggles at high settings. Users with this combo should focus on the resolution-specific data rather than the overall rank, as the game is very playable at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40081. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, a 0.1% difference, making it a nearly identical performer. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, 0.6% higher. For gaming purposes, these CPUs would behave almost indistinguishably from the Ryzen 7 7700 in a title like Inside, where the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher settings.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283, a 0% difference, meaning the two are effectively tied in average performance. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% lower. These GPU alternatives would produce similar frame rates in Inside, with differences of less than 1% in average benchmark scores. Users considering an upgrade or a sidegrade should expect comparable results from these nearby options, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where the GPU is less stressed.