Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile for Inside, a puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands. The benchmark data, measured rather than estimated, shows this combination obliterates the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with the lowest recorded average still more than 60% above the target. While the data set does not include min/max frame times, the average FPS figures across all settings are so high that the system is effectively bottlenecked only by the display's refresh rate rather than the hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four preset levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The results are uniformly far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with no exceptions or anomalies in the average frame rates.

1920x1080 (Full HD):

• Low: 384.4 FPS average
• Medium: 352.8 FPS average
• High: 226.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 219.4 FPS average

At 1080p, the system delivers over 219 FPS even at the most demanding Ultra preset. The difference between Low and Ultra is 165 FPS, a 43% reduction in performance, but still leaves an enormous headroom above any standard 60 Hz or even 144 Hz display. The Low and Medium presets both exceed 350 FPS, indicating that the GPU is rarely if ever the limiting factor at this resolution.

2560x1440 (Quad HD):

• Low: 331.1 FPS average
• Medium: 264 FPS average
• High: 166.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 156.2 FPS average

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop predictably but remain exceptionally high. The Ultra preset at 156.2 FPS is still more than double the playability threshold, while the Low preset at 331.1 FPS approaches the 1080p Low result. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly a 20-30% reduction across all presets, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario in a lightweight puzzle platformer.

3840x2160 (4K UHD):

• Low: 206.6 FPS average
• Medium: 166.6 FPS average
• High: 106.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 96.4 FPS average

At 4K, the RTX 4070 still comfortably clears 60 FPS on every preset. The Ultra preset at 96.4 FPS average is the lowest recorded figure in the entire data set, yet still 60% above the playability threshold. The Low preset at 206.6 FPS shows that the GPU has substantial headroom even at 4K. Notably, the scaling from 1440p to 4K is larger than from 1080p to 1440p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming the primary limitation at 4K as expected.

The data contains no min or max FPS values, so it is not possible to assess frame time consistency or stuttering from these benchmarks. However, given that the averages are so far above the threshold, it is reasonable to infer that the system would maintain smooth frame pacing in practice.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have defined nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores, which helps contextualize how other hardware would behave in this same game.

CPU Rivals (AMD Ryzen 7 7700X):

The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35,909 and sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, with their scores and percentage differences, are:

• AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845: average score 35802, delta 0.3% slower
• Intel Core 7 250H: average score 35728, delta 0.5% slower
• AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350: average score 35719, delta 0.5% slower
• Intel Core Ultra 9 185H: average score 35670, delta 0.7% slower

These processors are all within 0.7% of the Ryzen 7 7700X's average score. In Inside, which is not a CPU-bound game, swapping the 7700X for any of these rivals would produce essentially identical FPS results, likely within the margin of error. The performance difference is negligible for this title.

GPU Rivals: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648 and ranks in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile: avgScore 38135, delta -1.3% (RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% faster)
• NVIDIA Tesla P4: avgScore 37628, delta 0.1% slower
• AMD Radeon RX Vega 56: avgScore 37507, delta 0.4% slower
• AMD Radeon PRO W6400: avgScore 37157, delta 1.3% slower

The RTX 4080 Mobile is the only rival that edges out the RTX 4070, and only by 1.3%. The Tesla P4 is effectively tied, while the RX Vega 56 and PRO W6400 are slightly slower. For Inside, these differences translate to only a few FPS at most. The RX Vega 56, for instance, would likely deliver roughly the same Ultra setting performance at 4K, while the RTX 4080 Mobile would be about 1-2 FPS faster. None of these alternatives would change the fundamental verdict: every one of these GPUs is far more powerful than the game requires.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data provides a clear recommendation for the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or above at each resolution. In all cases, the Ultra preset is the best choice because it delivers the highest visual quality while still being far above the playability threshold.

• 1920x1080: Ultra preset runs at 219.4 FPS average. This is the highest quality setting, and the frame rate is over 3.6x the threshold. There is no reason to lower quality at this resolution.

• 2560x1440: Ultra preset runs at 156.2 FPS average. Again, this is the maximum quality setting available, and it still provides a 160% buffer above 60 FPS.

• 3840x2160: Ultra preset runs at 96.4 FPS average. This is the lowest average FPS in the entire data set, but it still exceeds 60 FPS by 60%. The Ultra preset remains the best choice for a 4K display.

In every resolution, the "best settings" are simply the Ultra preset, because the hardware has enough performance to run the game at its highest fidelity without compromising frame rate. If a user wanted to prioritize frame rate over visual quality, the Low preset at 4K would deliver 206.6 FPS, but that would be a concession for no practical benefit.

The Verdict

The Ryzen 7 7700X + RTX 4070 combination is unequivocally playable for Inside at every resolution and preset level tested. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160, with the Ultra preset being the best option in each case.

• 1920x1080: Ultra preset at 219.4 FPS average — this clears 60 FPS by a factor of 3.6.
• 2560x1440: Ultra preset at 156.2 FPS average — 2.6 times the playability threshold.
• 3840x2160: Ultra preset at 96.4 FPS average — 60% above the 60 FPS line.

This PC does not merely run Inside; it obliterates the performance demands of the game. Even at 4K with all quality settings maxed out, the system maintains a frame rate that would be smooth on a high-refresh-rate display. There is no scenario where this combination fails to deliver a playable experience, and the only limitation is the display's refresh rate. For a competitive or high-Hz monitor, the 1080p and 1440p results are particularly impressive, with 219 FPS and 156 FPS respectively at Ultra.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 96.4, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Which preset should I use at 1440p for the best experience?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 156.2 FPS average, making it the best quality setting that also provides a high frame rate.

Q: How much performance headroom does this combo have at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 219.4. Even the most demanding settings leave more than triple the frame rate needed for a smooth 60 FPS experience.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 the bottleneck in this system?

A: The benchmark data shows the GPU is more influential than the CPU, but the nearest rival GPU comparisons (RTX 4080 Mobile at -1.3%) suggest the RTX 4070 is a strong performer. The CPU rivals are within 0.7% of the 7700X, so the GPU is likely the primary driver of FPS in Inside.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded in the entire test suite?

A: The lowest average FPS is 96.4 at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. There are no min/max FPS figures in the data to assess frame dips.

Q: Does the game run at 4K with Low settings with a high frame rate?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 206.6, which is more than three times the playability threshold.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combo is an overqualified pairing for Inside. It clears the 60 FPS playable threshold on every preset and every resolution, and the highest visual quality (Ultra) is achievable even at 4K with a 96.4 FPS average. The data shows no reason to compromise on settings or resolution. This system is ideally suited for a high-refresh monitor, as it can push over 200 FPS at 1440p on Lower settings and over 150 FPS at Ultra. For Inside, the only real question is whether your display can keep up with the frame rates this hardware is capable of producing.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 659th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17.7% of all tested hardware pairs for Inside. This is a strong ranking, indicating the combo is well above average in performance.