Inside

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers exceptionally smooth performance in Inside, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The data shows this combo ranks at 1317 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems, though the game’s modest demands mean this ranking understates how effortlessly it plays.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1317 out of 3716 tested pairs places this system in the 65th percentile of all combinations tracked. That might sound mid-pack, but for a 2D puzzle platformer like Inside, raw hardware dominance matters far less than consistent frame delivery. The ranking reflects the CPU’s 92nd percentile standing among all processors and the GPU’s 61st percentile among all graphics cards—a pairing that is heavily front-loaded on processing power.

What the rank does not capture is the sheer headroom available. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate hits 180 FPS, which is three times the playable threshold. Even at the most demanding configuration tested—3840x2160 Ultra—the average stays at 81 FPS, well above the 60 FPS target. The system’s percentile placement is dragged down by the fact that many higher-ranked combos feature far more powerful GPUs, but those extra resources are unnecessary for this title.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 58386 places it within 0.7% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115 (0.5% slower) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 at 58826 (0.7% faster). The GPU’s average score of 17208 sits close to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 17083 (0.7% slower) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 (1.0% slower). These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, particularly for a title that is not computationally intense.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern: this game is far more sensitive to resolution and preset scaling than to the balance between CPU and GPU workloads. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides massive single-thread performance—evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2228—which is more than sufficient for Inside’s physics and logic. The RTX 3070, meanwhile, handles the rendering load, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth proves ample for this title’s art style.

At 1080p, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, but only in the sense that the GPU is so underutilized that frame rates reach 378 FPS on Low settings. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces average FPS from 378 to 180—a 52% drop—which shows the GPU scaling with preset complexity. At 1440p, the same preset transition drops frames from 272 to 129, a 53% reduction. At 4K, the drop from Low (171 FPS) to Ultra (81 FPS) is also 53%. This consistency across resolutions indicates that preset changes have a uniform impact on the GPU workload, while resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra reduces FPS from 180 to 81—a 55% reduction.

The GPU becomes more influential as resolution rises. At 1080p Ultra, the system delivers 180 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 81 FPS—exactly half. This halving suggests the RTX 3070 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D’s PassMark multithread score of 41318 and single-thread score of 4704 indicate it can feed frames far faster than the GPU can render them at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 180 FPS. The data shows no preset at this resolution dips below 180 FPS, so players can max out every option without concern. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 302 FPS average (min 257, max 347), while High runs at 189 FPS and Low at 378 FPS—all far beyond the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 129 FPS. High runs at 136 FPS, Medium at 217 FPS (min 185, max 250), and Low at 272 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is still more than double the 60 FPS target, leaving substantial headroom for potential frame drops in complex scenes.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains playable with an average of 81 FPS. High sits at 85 FPS, Medium at 136 FPS (min 116, max 157), and Low at 171 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration tested that falls below 100 FPS, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 35%. For players prioritizing visual fidelity, 4K Ultra is viable; for those wanting maximum smoothness, dropping to High yields only a 4 FPS gain, making Ultra the obvious choice.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323, 0.1% slower), Intel Xeon w5-2545 (58504, 0.2% faster), Intel Core i9-14900 (58115, 0.5% slower), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (58826, 0.7% faster). Any of these processors would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Inside, since the game’s CPU demands are modest. The Core i9-14900 is the most relevant consumer comparison, offering essentially the same performance for gaming workloads.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083, 0.7% slower) is the closest rival, followed by the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037, 1.0% slower) and AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019, 1.1% slower). The NVIDIA Tesla K40c (17468, 1.5% faster) edges ahead. In practice, the RX 7600 XT would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as would the GTX 690—though that card’s dual-GPU architecture may introduce driver overhead. None of these rivals would change the verdict: all would clear 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The data shows an average of 81 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is 21 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: All three tested resolutions—1080p, 1440p, and 4K—support Ultra settings above 60 FPS. The highest average is 180 FPS at 1080p Ultra, but 4K Ultra at 81 FPS is equally playable.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 17208 on average benchmarks, while the RX 7600 XT scores 17083—a 0.7% difference. In Inside, this translates to negligible frame rate differences at any resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9850X3D overkill for this game?

A: The CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking and high benchmark scores (e.g., 22807 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) far exceed Inside’s needs. However, the headroom ensures no CPU bottleneck at any resolution, even at 1080p Low where FPS reaches 378.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p Medium?

A: The average is 217 FPS, with a minimum of 185 FPS and maximum of 250 FPS. This is more than three times the 60 FPS target.

Q: Does the game run better at 1080p High or 1440p High?

A: 1080p High averages 189 FPS, while 1440p High averages 136 FPS. Both are far above the playable threshold, but 1440p offers higher resolution with only a 28% frame rate reduction.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with remarkable ease. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with 180 FPS average; at 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 129 FPS; and at 3840x2160, Ultra still averages 81 FPS. Every resolution and preset combination tested clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest result being 81 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D provides exceptional processing headroom—its single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2228 and PassMark single-thread score of 4704 ensure the GPU is never starved for data. The RTX 3070, while not a top-tier card by current standards, is more than adequate for this title’s stylized visuals. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient, and the 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth handles the game’s textures without issue.

For players seeking the absolute smoothest experience, 1080p Ultra at 180 FPS is the clear choice. For those with 4K displays, Ultra settings remain fully playable at 81 FPS, which is well above the threshold for fluid gameplay. There is no configuration in the tested data where this system fails to deliver a playable experience. The only consideration is that the GPU’s end-of-life production status may matter for future titles, but for Inside, this combination is overqualified in every measurable way.