Inside

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 sits at rank 368 out of 3,716 tested combinations for Inside. That places this system in the top 10% of all recorded hardware pairings for this game, which is a remarkably strong showing for a puzzle platformer that launched nearly a decade ago.

The percentile positioning tells an interesting story. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits in the 82nd percentile against all graphics cards. The combo ranking being slightly lower than the CPU's percentile suggests that Inside's workload doesn't fully tax either component, and the overall position reflects the broader pool of tested hardware rather than any bottleneck in this particular pairing.

What's notable here is the gap between the two components' relative strengths. The Ryzen 7 9700F is a top-tier processor by benchmark standards, while the RTX 5070 is solidly above average but not elite. Yet for Inside specifically, the game's modest graphical demands mean the GPU's percentile ranking matters less than raw CPU throughput in certain scenarios. The ranking of 368 suggests this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems that have been tested, even those with more powerful GPUs, because Inside's engine responds well to the CPU's single-thread capabilities.

# CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals an unusual relationship between resolution, settings, and component utilization. At 1080p Low, the system produces 431 FPS average, which drops to 353 FPS at 1440p Low, and further to 222 FPS at 4K Low. This scaling pattern shows that even at the lowest settings, resolution increases impose meaningful rendering costs, indicating the GPU does carry significant weight regardless of preset.

However, the picture shifts when examining settings scaling. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs only 39 FPS (from 431 to 392), while Low to Ultra costs 197 FPS (from 431 to 234). At 1440p, Low to Medium drops from 353 to 282 FPS, and Low to Ultra falls to 168 FPS. At 4K, Low to Medium reduces from 222 to 177 FPS, while Low to Ultra drops to 106 FPS. The consistent pattern across resolutions shows that Ultra settings impose roughly a 50% performance penalty compared to Low, regardless of resolution.

The data suggests the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the 431 FPS figure likely approaches the CPU's frame generation ceiling for this game, given that the Ryzen 7 9700F's single-thread score of 4,691 in Passmark indicates strong per-core performance. At 4K Ultra, the 106 FPS result reflects the GPU being pushed harder, though the RTX 5070's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute still delivers well above playable thresholds.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting at 3840x2160, the system delivers robust performance across all presets. At Low settings, the average sits at 222 FPS — a remarkable figure for 4K. Medium settings produce 177 FPS average with a minimum of 151 FPS and maximum of 204 FPS. High settings yield 111 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 106 FPS average. The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium, where the floor of 151 FPS indicates excellent frame time consistency.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales impressively. Low settings achieve 353 FPS average, while Medium reaches 282 FPS average with a minimum of 240 FPS and maximum of 325 FPS. High settings produce 176 FPS average, and Ultra delivers 168 FPS average. The deltas between 1440p and 4K are substantial: Low drops by 131 FPS, Medium by 105 FPS, High by 65 FPS, and Ultra by 62 FPS when moving up in resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its highest frame rates. Low settings hit 431 FPS average, Medium achieves 392 FPS average with a minimum of 334 FPS and maximum of 451 FPS. High settings produce 245 FPS average, while Ultra delivers 234 FPS average. The 1080p results show that the system has substantial headroom even at the most demanding preset, with Ultra still exceeding 200 FPS.

The scaling efficiency is noteworthy. From 1080p to 1440p, average FPS drops by approximately 19-22% across the four presets. From 1440p to 4K, the drop ranges from 37% at Low to 35% at Ultra. This consistent scaling suggests balanced component utilization without a single bottleneck dominating the frame rate equation.

# FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra in Inside?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 106 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the drop is from 431 FPS to 222 FPS, a reduction of approximately 49%. At Ultra, the drop is from 234 FPS to 106 FPS, a reduction of roughly 55%.

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

A: The data shows Ultra settings at 1440p produce 168 FPS average, which is the highest preset tested and still far above the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best settings with that exact average.

Q: Does the game favor CPU or GPU performance at higher resolutions?

A: The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows consistent FPS reductions across all presets, indicating the GPU becomes more influential at higher resolutions. However, even at 4K Low with 222 FPS, the CPU's single-thread performance appears sufficient to avoid limiting frame rates.

Q: Are the frame times consistent at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 334 and maximum is 451, producing a range of 117 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 240 to 325 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 151 to 204 FPS. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests frame pacing becomes more consistent as GPU load increases.

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

A: The combo holds position 368 out of 3,716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10% of all recorded pairings for Inside.

# Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, offer comparable performance within a narrow margin. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875 on average, just 0.2% below the Ryzen 7 9700F's 69,996. The Intel Core i7-14700KF sits at 70,163, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X achieves 69,515, a 0.7% deficit, while the Intel Core i7-14700K reaches 69,355, representing a 0.9% gap. These four processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game's CPU demands fall well within the capabilities of any of these chips.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070's nearest rivals are less obvious choices for gaming but benchmark similarly. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40,318 on average, a mere 0.1% below the RTX 5070's 40,377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 achieves 40,063, representing a 0.8% deficit. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 reaches 40,870, which is 1.2% higher than the RTX 5070, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39,568, a 2% gap. These professional-oriented cards would likely produce slightly different frame rates in Inside due to driver optimizations, but their raw compute scores suggest comparable rendering capability for this game's modest demands.

# Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, delivering 106 FPS average. This is particularly impressive because Ultra is the highest preset tested, meaning the system does not need to compromise visual quality at 4K to achieve smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the optimal choice, producing 168 FPS average. The headroom here is substantial — even the most demanding settings leave more than double the 60 FPS threshold in reserve.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings achieve 234 FPS average, providing near-elimination of any potential display refresh rate limitations. The system's performance at 1080p is so high that any preset would be playable, but Ultra offers the best visual experience without sacrificing frame rate.

The verdict data confirms these findings, listing all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at every resolution tested. The best settings designation consistently points to Ultra across all three resolutions, with the highest average FPS at each resolution being 106, 168, and 234 respectively.

# The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Inside at exceptional performance levels. The verdict data lists all tested presets as playable at all three resolutions, with the 60 FPS threshold being exceeded by wide margins in every configuration.

At 4K, Ultra settings deliver 106 FPS average, which is 76% above the playable threshold. At 1440p, Ultra reaches 168 FPS average, nearly triple the minimum requirement. At 1080p, Ultra achieves 234 FPS average, almost four times the 60 FPS baseline.

The real question isn't whether this PC can run Inside — it's whether any display can keep up with the frame rates this combo produces. Even at the most demanding settings and resolution, the system never approaches the 60 FPS threshold. The Ryzen 7 9700F's strong single-thread performance (4,691 Passmark score) and the RTX 5070's substantial compute capabilities (30.87 TFLOPS) combine to make Inside a non-issue for this hardware.

For users with high refresh rate monitors, the 1080p results (245 FPS at High, 234 FPS at Ultra) suggest this combo could drive displays well beyond standard refresh rates. At 4K, the 111 FPS at High and 106 FPS at Ultra results remain smooth for most gaming scenarios, though users with 144Hz or higher 4K displays would need to select Medium settings (177 FPS) to fully utilize their panel's capabilities.

The benchmark data indicates no meaningful bottleneck in this pairing for Inside's workload. The consistent scaling across resolutions and presets points to balanced performance, with both components contributing appropriately depending on the graphical load. This is a system that handles the game with substantial headroom at every setting combination tested.