Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers an overwhelmingly positive result for Inside, a puzzle platformer released on 2016-07-06. Benchmark data shows the combo clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $289, while the GPU has a launch MSRP of 299 USD. The measured FPS numbers reveal headroom for high-refresh displays, with the weakest result being 76 FPS at 4K Ultra. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs further underscore the system's capability. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, optimal settings, and component roles based exclusively on the benchmark database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo produces an average of 80 FPS on High, 161 FPS on Low, 128 FPS on Medium, and 76 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data, showing a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 148 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 80 FPS, and Low settings push the average to 161 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, with Low delivering a higher frame rate than Ultra, though both remain playable. The Medium preset's minimum of 109 FPS indicates that even during demanding scenes, the frame rate never approaches the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS is 128 on High, 255 on Low, 204 on Medium, and 122 on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS. The 1440p results show the combo has significant headroom; the lowest preset at this resolution has an average of 255 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 122 FPS, which is above the 4K Ultra average of 76 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p, with a minimum of 174 FPS, demonstrates that the combo can maintain high frame rates even when the resolution scales up.

At 1920x1080, the averages are 178 FPS on High, 355 FPS on Low, 284 FPS on Medium, and 169 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset records a minimum of 242 FPS and a maximum of 327 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 355 FPS is the highest average in the dataset, and even the Ultra preset at 1080p averages 169 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo is never stressed, with all presets delivering frame rates far beyond the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 242 FPS at 1080p is particularly notable, as it exceeds the 4K Ultra average by a wide margin.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra at every resolution. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 76 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 122 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 169 FPS. Since all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, the best settings are Ultra at each resolution. The data shows that even the most demanding settings leave a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. For players who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 355 FPS, and the Low preset at 1440p delivers 255 FPS, while the Low preset at 4K delivers 161 FPS. However, the best settings designation goes to Ultra because it is the highest preset and still meets the 60 FPS requirement. Additionally, the Medium preset at each resolution is a strong alternative, with averages of 128 FPS at 4K, 204 FPS at 1440p, and 284 FPS at 1080p, and recorded minimums of 109, 174, and 242 FPS respectively.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average is 355 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Which preset at 2560x1440 has the highest average?

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 averages 255 FPS, the highest among the four presets at that resolution.

Q: Are there any presets that fail to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. All measured combinations exceed 60 FPS, with the lowest being 76 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is 0.2 ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and 0.2 behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1494th out of 3716 tested combos.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC runs Inside with overwhelming headroom. The verdict by resolution confirms that all playable settings at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with averages of 76, 122, and 169 FPS respectively. The game, released in 2016, is a puzzle platformer, and the benchmark results indicate that the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination is more than sufficient. Even the most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, delivers 76 FPS, which is above the playable threshold. For players targeting high refresh rates, the 1080p Low preset at 355 FPS and 1440p Low at 255 FPS provide ample headroom. The measured FPS data confirms that no resolution or preset requires any compromise; the combo is fully capable of running the game at maximum settings at all three tested resolutions. The 60 FPS playable threshold is exceeded by at least 16 FPS in the worst case, and by much larger margins in most configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The CPU and GPU roles can be inferred from the scaling of FPS across resolutions and presets. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has a single-thread score of 4691 and a multithread score of 36470, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.2 ahead, the Core i7-14700KF is 0.2 behind, the Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.7 ahead, and the Core i7-14700K is 0.9 ahead. The GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, has a Passmark G3D score of 20891 and sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M at -0.3, the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at -0.3, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary at -0.8, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT at 1.2.

When comparing resolution scaling, the data shows a clear GPU influence. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 355 at 1080p to 255 at 1440p and 161 at 4K. At Ultra settings, the averages drop from 169 at 1080p to 122 at 1440p and 76 at 4K. The CPU's high single-thread performance ensures that even at 1080p Low, the frame rate is not CPU-bound; the 355 FPS result demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU quickly. The game is a puzzle platformer with modest geometry, so the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth also contribute to the consistent frame rates. The fact that the CPU is in the 94th percentile while the GPU is in the 72nd percentile suggests that the CPU has more headroom relative to its peers, but the measured FPS indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of resolution scaling in this title. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread strength allows the GPU to reach its maximum output, while at 4K, the GPU's rendering load becomes the limiting factor, yet it still delivers above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Inside, this pairing ranks 1494th out of 3716 combinations. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems. The rank is a reflection of the strong performance measured: the combo achieves at least 76 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is a demanding setting for a game from 2016. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, are within 1.2 of its average benchmark score, yet the measured FPS for this combo shows it comfortably handles the game. The CPU's rank in the 94th percentile of all CPUs ensures that no CPU bottleneck occurs, allowing the GPU to deliver its full potential. Overall, the rank of 1494 out of 3716 indicates a system that is well above average for this title, with no preset falling below the playable threshold. The combination of a high-percentile CPU and a mid-to-high-percentile GPU results in a balanced system that excels at this particular game. The measured FPS data, combined with the rank, confirms that this combo is not only playable but also provides substantial headroom for future titles or higher refresh rate displays.