Inside

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 deliver an exceptional experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016 that appears to be remarkably well-optimized for modern hardware. The benchmark data shows this combination not only clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset, but it does so with substantial headroom, making even the most demanding settings accessible on a 4K display. The measured results indicate a system that is effectively overqualified for the title, a conclusion reinforced by the fact that the highest preset at the highest resolution still averages 72 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 places this configuration at rank 1863 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This percentile position—roughly the 50th percentile—might initially seem unremarkable, but it is crucial to contextualize this ranking. The rank reflects the entire pool of tested systems, which includes far more powerful and expensive hardware. For a game as lightweight as Inside, the ranking is less indicative of a struggle and more a reflection of diminishing returns; the hardware is so fast that the game engine itself becomes the limiting factor, not the CPU or GPU. The data shows that this combo sits in the upper half of all tested systems, which is a strong position for a mainstream mid-range pairing. Furthermore, the fact that the GPU achieves a percentile rank of 61 against all GPUs while the CPU achieves a 94th percentile rank against all CPUs suggests the processor is the more dominant component, but both are well above average for this task.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets reveals a clear picture of component roles. At 4K (3840x2160), the RTX 4060 is the primary driver of performance. The jump from Low to Medium settings yields a 30 FPS drop (150 to 120), and from Medium to High another 45 FPS drop (120 to 75), showing the GPU's workload scaling significantly with visual fidelity. The step from High to Ultra is smaller (75 to 72 FPS), suggesting that at this resolution, the GPU is nearing a limit where the additional ultra-level effects have a muted impact on frame rate, but the GPU remains the bottleneck. In contrast, at 1080p (1920x1080), the frame rates are extraordinarily high—333 FPS on Low—which indicates that the CPU is now the primary constraint. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 16 threads and high boost clock, is strong, but even it cannot feed the GPU enough data to push beyond the 333 FPS ceiling at the lowest settings. As resolution decreases from 4K to 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced; the GPU's raw fill rate becomes less of a limiting factor, and the processor's ability to issue draw calls and manage game logic takes precedence. The data implies a well-balanced pairing where neither component is severely underutilized, but the CPU is the ceiling at lower resolutions, while the GPU is the ceiling at higher ones.

Best Settings per Resolution

For this system, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. The benchmark results show that the RTX 4060 and Ryzen 7 9700F can run Inside at its Ultra preset at every resolution tested, making Ultra the optimal choice for all scenarios.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The Ultra preset runs at an average of 72 FPS, which is the best playable setting. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay with all visual features enabled.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The Ultra preset achieves an average of 114 FPS. This is a significant improvement over 4K, nearly doubling the frame rate, and offers a high-refresh-rate experience on capable monitors.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The Ultra preset reaches an average of 159 FPS. This is more than sufficient for 144Hz displays and shows the system's overwhelming performance at this resolution, leaving massive headroom for future titles or background tasks.

The data indicates that there is no reason to compromise on visual quality, as even the most demanding settings clear the playability threshold with substantial margin.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves an average of 72 FPS at 3840x2160 on the Ultra preset, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions like 4K, where frame rates drop steeply with increased settings. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the very high frame rates (up to 333 FPS on Low) that exceed what the GPU can render at higher settings.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 114 FPS at 2560x1440. This is the most demanding setting and still provides a high frame rate well above the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does this combo rank among other tested systems for Inside?

A: The combo ranks 1863 out of 3716 tested combinations. While this is in the middle of the pack, it is important to note that the game is so lightweight that this ranking reflects the presence of much more powerful systems, not a deficiency in this hardware.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and all presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the average frame rate never falls below 60 FPS. The lowest average recorded is 72 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate this system can achieve?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 333 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is likely a ceiling imposed by the CPU or game engine, rather than the GPU's maximum capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured average frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Inside. Minimum and maximum values were only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution.

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Low: 150 FPS (avg)
• Medium: 120 FPS (avg), 102 FPS (min), 138 FPS (max)
• High: 75 FPS (avg)
• Ultra: 72 FPS (avg)

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Low: 239 FPS (avg)
• Medium: 192 FPS (avg), 163 FPS (min), 220 FPS (max)
• High: 120 FPS (avg)
• Ultra: 114 FPS (avg)

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Low: 333 FPS (avg)
• Medium: 266 FPS (avg), 226 FPS (min), 306 FPS (max)
• High: 167 FPS (avg)
• Ultra: 159 FPS (avg)

The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent and expected reduction in frame rate at each resolution. The Medium preset's variance data (e.g., 226-306 FPS at 1080p) indicates smooth frame pacing with no severe drops, even in more demanding scenes.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unequivocal: this PC can absolutely run Inside. The verdict by resolution confirms that all tested presets are playable. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 72 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 114 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 159 FPS. There is no resolution or preset combination in the data that falls below 60 FPS. In fact, the system performs so well that users can prioritize visual quality at 4K without any concern for playability. The only limitation is the frame rate ceiling at 1080p, which is more of evidence of the game's light engine load than a weakness of the hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide insight into what other hardware would behave similarly. For the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, the closest performing processors are:

• Intel Core i7-14700KF: Has an average benchmark score of 70163, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 7 9700F. This indicates virtually identical performance in general computing tasks.
• AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX: With an average score of 69875, it is 0.2% higher than the 9700F, again showing near-parity.
• AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: Scores 69515, which is 0.7% lower, suggesting slightly less performance.
• Intel Core i7-14700K: Scores 69355, which is 0.9% lower, also a very close contender.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the nearest rivals are:

• AMD Radeon HD 7790: Has an average score of 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060. This is a surprising but data-backed comparison, indicating similar rasterization performance in this specific benchmark.
• AMD Radeon 780M: Scores 17588, which is 0.3% lower, showing that this integrated GPU is nearly as fast in this context.
• AMD Radeon Pro 560: Scores 17551, which is 0.5% lower.
• AMD Radeon Pro 460: Scores 17509, which is 0.7% lower.

These comparisons suggest that users with any of these alternative components would experience very similar frame rates in Inside, given the game's low demands. The performance deltas are all under 1%, meaning no tangible difference in gameplay would be observed. The data implies that the RTX 4060's performance class, despite being a modern mid-range card, is comparable to older and even integrated solutions in this specific, lightweight title, highlighting the game's minimal hardware requirements.