Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far less demanding than modern AAA titles. Benchmark data confirms this combination ranks 286th out of 3,716 tested hardware combos for this game, placing it in the top percentile for playability. Measured frame rates across all resolutions and presets are astronomically high, with the lowest average recorded at 110 FPS in 4K Ultra. This is a system that does not merely run the game; it obliterates it, providing a flawless experience on any display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration shows performance that scales predictably with resolution and preset level, yet never dips below triple-digit averages. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that they become almost academic. At Low settings, the average FPS is 431. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 398 FPS, with a minimum of 338 and a maximum of 457 FPS. High settings produce an average of 256 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still yields an average of 244 FPS. These numbers indicate a massive surplus of performance, suggesting the CPU or game engine's frame pacing, rather than the GPU, is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains overwhelming. The Low preset averages 368 FPS. Medium settings deliver an average of 294 FPS, with a recorded range of 250 to 338 FPS. High settings average 184 FPS, and again, Ultra settings provide a substantial 175 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a typical reduction in frame rate, roughly a 20-30% drop across presets, which is consistent with the increased pixel count taxing the GPU more heavily. Even at this higher resolution, the system is nowhere near its limits.

At 3840x2160, the true 4K performance is still stellar. The Low preset averages 231 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 185 FPS, with a minimum of 157 and a maximum of 213 FPS. High settings see the average drop to 116 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most visually demanding configuration, still maintains a robust 110 FPS average. Even the minimum frame rates at 4K Medium (157 FPS) are more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows a clear and consistent pattern: this hardware combination provides a buttery-smooth experience at every resolution, with the only notable variation being the expected performance cost of increasing resolution and visual fidelity.

Best Settings per Resolution

Given the playable threshold of 60 FPS, the data indicates that every single preset at every resolution is playable. However, "best settings" typically refers to the highest quality preset that maintains a solid frame rate. For this hardware, that is always the Ultra preset.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 244 FPS. This is the optimal choice for a high-refresh-rate monitor, as the frame rate is more than sufficient to take full advantage of 144Hz or even 240Hz displays. Dropping to High saves very little in terms of GPU load while sacrificing visual quality, making Ultra the clear recommendation.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice, with an average of 175 FPS. This frame rate is ideal for 1440p monitors with high refresh rates, providing a perfectly smooth and responsive experience. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus are more than enough to handle the texture and shader demands of this game at this resolution and preset.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset also stands as the best setting, with an average of 110 FPS. Even at 4K with all settings maxed out, the RTX 4070 SUPER keeps the frame rate well above 60 FPS. For a game like Inside, which features a darker, atmospheric art style, the visual upgrade from High to Ultra is worth the slight performance cost, as the GPU has ample headroom to spare. In all cases, the most demanding preset is not just playable but provides a premium experience with a massive margin over the 60 FPS target.

CPU and GPU Roles

Analyzing the scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in this configuration. At 1920x1080, the performance delta between the Low and Ultra presets is significant (431 FPS vs. 244 FPS), but the absolute numbers are exceptionally high. This suggests that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, is capable of immense single-threaded throughput, but even it cannot feed the GPU fast enough to reach its theoretical maximum. The frame rate is more limited by the game engine's draw call submission and physics simulation than by the GPU's rasterization power.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then 3840x2160, the GPU becomes progressively more involved. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is a direct result of the GPU having to render more pixels. For instance, at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 244 at 1080p to 175 at 1440p, and finally to 110 at 4K. This scaling is a textbook example of GPU-bound behavior; the RTX 4070 SUPER's workload increases proportionally with pixel count, while the CPU's load remains relatively constant.

The data indicates a clear shift in bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiting factor, holding back the GPU. At 4K, the GPU is fully utilized, and its performance dictates the final frame rate. The CPU's role is to provide a stable foundation of high minimum frame rates, which it does effectively, as seen in the 4K Medium preset with a minimum of 157 FPS. The GPU's role is to maintain high average frame rates as resolution scales, which the RTX 4070 SUPER accomplishes with ease. In short, for this particular game, the CPU is the star at lower resolutions, while the GPU takes over the spotlight at higher ones.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, absolutely. The data shows that at 3840x2160, even the most demanding Ultra preset achieves an average of 110 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 4K.

*Q: What is the highest FPS this system can achieve in Inside?*

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 431 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the top score in the measured data, indicating a massive performance ceiling at lower resolutions.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 1440p worth the performance hit compared to High?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 175 FPS, while High averages 184 FPS. The 9 FPS difference is negligible, while Ultra provides the maximum visual fidelity, making it the recommended choice.

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

A: The data shows a significant, expected drop. For example, at Ultra settings, the average FPS goes from 244 at 1080p to 175 at 1440p, and then to 110 at 4K. This scaling is due to the increased pixel rendering load on the GPU.

Q: Is the 60 FPS target easily met by this system?

A: The 60 FPS target is met with an enormous margin. The lowest average FPS recorded across any resolution and preset combination is 110 FPS at 4K Ultra. Every other configuration produces significantly higher frame rates.

Q: Does the game have any performance issues with this hardware?

A: The benchmark data indicates no performance issues. The minimum frame rates are also extremely high, such as 338 FPS at 1080p Medium and 157 FPS at 4K Medium, ensuring a smooth experience without stutters or significant frame drops.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU provides context for how other hardware would perform in this system. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, scores 69,875, a negligible delta of 0.2%. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores slightly higher at 70,163, showing a -0.2% delta, meaning it is essentially tied in performance. Other close matches include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515, 0.7% delta) and the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355, 0.9% delta). In Inside, these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates, particularly at 1080p where the CPU is the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43,223, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, with a score of 43,262 and a delta of -0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268 (-0.1% delta), and the Quadro M6000 scores 43,301 (-0.2% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is also close, with a score of 43,667 and a -1% delta. While these GPUs have different architectures and power characteristics, their aggregate benchmark scores suggest they would deliver very similar frame rates in Inside, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU load is more significant.

Users with these alternative components can expect comparable performance. For instance, swapping the Ryzen 7 9700F for a Ryzen 9 7940HX or an i7-14700KF would result in a sub-1% difference in CPU-bound scenarios. Similarly, replacing the RTX 4070 SUPER with a Quadro M6000 24 GB or a mobile RTX 4090 would yield nearly identical GPU-bound results. The data confirms that this performance tier is well-populated, and the experience in Inside would be virtually indistinguishable across these hardware combinations.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Inside? The answer is a resounding yes, with performance to spare. The verdict data lists every single resolution and preset combination as playable, with the best settings always being Ultra. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 244 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, it maintains 175 FPS on Ultra. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the Ultra preset delivers a stellar 110 FPS average. The minimum threshold of 60 FPS is not just met but exceeded by a factor of nearly two in the worst-case scenario. This configuration is not merely capable of running the game; it is overkill, providing a flawless, high-refresh-rate experience at any resolution. For players seeking the absolute best visual quality with maximum smoothness, this system is an ideal match for Inside.