Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer that places minimal stress on modern hardware. Measured frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets remain far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the combination demonstrating that even the most demanding Ultra preset is not a bottleneck. The data shows a system that is vastly overqualified for this title, providing headroom that would allow for high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, and smooth 60+ FPS experiences at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this combination performs across three resolutions and four quality presets. All figures represent average frame rates, as no minimum or maximum values were recorded in the dataset.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 4070 SUPER delivers 228.6 FPS on Low settings, 186.1 FPS on Medium, 114.4 FPS on High, and 110.0 FPS on Ultra. The scaling between Low and Ultra reveals a performance drop of roughly 52% from the lowest to the highest preset, with the largest single-step decline occurring between Medium and High, which falls from 186.1 FPS to 114.4 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is modest at just 4.4 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns in visual fidelity versus frame rate at the top end.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the frame rates increase substantially. Low settings produce 286.5 FPS, Medium reaches 265.6 FPS, High achieves 186.8 FPS, and Ultra hits 175.0 FPS. The pattern mirrors 4K, with the most significant drop occurring between Medium and High, a difference of 78.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is comparatively small at 20.9 FPS, indicating that Medium offers nearly the same performance as Low while presumably providing better visual quality.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combination reaches its peak performance. Low settings yield 318.5 FPS, Medium delivers 292.4 FPS, High produces 247.7 FPS, and Ultra achieves 240.6 FPS. The scaling is more linear here, with each preset step reducing frame rates by 26.1, 44.7, and 7.1 FPS respectively. Notably, the drop from Medium to High is the steepest at any resolution, suggesting that High preset introduces significantly more rendering work.

Across all resolutions, the RTX 4070 SUPER never dips below 110 FPS, even at 4K Ultra. The data shows that Inside is not a demanding title for this hardware, with the GPU being the primary limiting factor rather than the 16-core Ryzen 9 5950X, which ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playability threshold for this analysis is 60 FPS, and every tested configuration clears this mark with substantial margin. The data indicates that the most demanding preset—Ultra—is the best choice at every resolution, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining frame rates far above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset runs at 110.0 FPS average. This is the lowest average frame rate recorded in the entire dataset, yet it still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 50 FPS. Given that the gap between High (114.4 FPS) and Ultra (110.0 FPS) is only 4.4 FPS, there is no compelling reason to drop below Ultra at 4K.

At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 175.0 FPS, which is 115 FPS above the playability threshold. The difference between Ultra and High here is 11.8 FPS, again making Ultra the clear choice for users who prioritize image quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 240.6 FPS. This is more than four times the 60 FPS threshold, and it is only 7.1 FPS lower than High. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, this combination would allow maximum settings while still pushing frame rates that exceed typical 144Hz or 240Hz display capabilities.

In summary, the verdict by resolution is unanimous: Ultra is the best setting at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. The lowest margin above 60 FPS is 50 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still an enormous buffer for any potential frame-time spikes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for how other hardware might behave in Inside. These comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores, not direct game measurements, so they indicate general performance parity rather than exact frame rates.

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 51947, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073, -0.2% delta), AMD EPYC 8124P (52121, -0.3% delta), Intel Core i9-13900F (51730, +0.4% delta), and Intel Core i7-14700 (52301, -0.7% delta). All four rivals are within 0.7% of the 5950X's average score, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside. Given the game's low CPU demands, the choice between these processors would have no practical impact on the measured FPS.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, -0.1% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, -0.1% delta), NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, -0.2% delta), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667, -1.0% delta). The RTX 4090 Mobile is the closest competitor at just 1% higher average score, while the Quadro cards are effectively identical. In Inside, any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 4070 SUPER, meaning users with these alternatives would see similar performance across all resolutions and presets.

It is notably the RTX 4070 SUPER sits in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 91st percentile. This suggests that in Inside, the GPU is the more likely bottleneck, though neither component is stressed to its limits given the game's simple 2D side-scrolling visuals.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and the data confirms that it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four presets are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at 110.0 FPS. At 2560x1440, again all presets are playable, with Ultra at 175.0 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra at 240.6 FPS.

No configuration in the dataset falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Even the most demanding scenario—4K Ultra—maintains an average frame rate that is nearly double the threshold. This means users can enable maximum settings without any concern for performance degradation. The lowest recorded average FPS is 110.0, which would still provide a smooth experience on any display, including 60Hz panels and most high-refresh-rate monitors.

The Ryzen 9 5950X and RTX 4070 SUPER combination is overkill for Inside, but that overkill translates into guaranteed stability. There are no settings choices that require compromise; the data shows that every preset at every resolution is viable. For users seeking the absolute best visual experience, Ultra is always the recommended choice, as the frame rate cost is minimal relative to the quality gain.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU plays a more significant role in Inside than the CPU, but neither component is pushed to its limits. The game is a puzzle platformer with relatively simple 2D rendering, which explains why even the lowest-end tested configuration would likely perform well.

Looking at resolution scaling, the frame rates drop consistently as resolution increases. At Ultra settings, the average FPS goes from 240.6 at 1080p to 175.0 at 1440p to 110.0 at 4K. This pattern is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads, where higher resolutions increase the rendering load on the graphics card. The CPU, with 16 cores and 32 threads, has ample headroom for the game's logic, physics, and draw calls, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low (318.5 FPS), the CPU does not appear to bottleneck the frame rate.

The settings scaling further confirms the GPU's dominance. At 4K, moving from Low (228.6 FPS) to Medium (186.1 FPS) to High (114.4 FPS) to Ultra (110.0 FPS) shows a clear correlation between increased graphical demands and lower frame rates. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect frame rates to remain relatively flat across preset changes, as CPU workload typically scales less with quality settings.

At 1080p, the differences between presets are less pronounced in absolute terms but still present: 318.5 FPS on Low versus 240.6 FPS on Ultra. This 24% reduction indicates that the GPU is still doing more work at higher presets, even at lower resolutions. The Ryzen 9 5950X, with its single-thread score of 944 in 3DMark and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1614, is more than capable of feeding frames to the GPU at these rates.

In summary, the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences across resolutions and presets. The CPU provides a solid foundation that never becomes a limiting factor, even at frame rates exceeding 300 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 686th out of 3716 total combos for Inside. This places it in the top 18.5% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing given that the database likely includes many high-end configurations.

The rank reflects the combination's general-purpose performance across a wide range of benchmarks, not just Inside. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking and the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking contribute to an overall combo score that is above average. However, the rank also indicates that there are 685 combinations that achieve higher aggregate scores, which could include systems with more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090 or newer CPUs.

For Inside specifically, the rank is less meaningful because the game is so undemanding that even much lower-ranked combinations would achieve playable frame rates. The data shows that this combo is in the upper quintile of all tested systems, but its actual performance in Inside is far beyond what the rank would suggest, given that even the lowest measured FPS (110.0 at 4K Ultra) is nearly double the playability threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combination averages 110.0 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest recorded average is 318.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rival in general benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, while the closest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262, a delta of -0.1%.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck performance in Inside?*

A: The GPU is the primary factor, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution and preset changes. The Ryzen 9 5950X has ample headroom, ranking in the 91st percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 110.0, achieved at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. No minimum FPS values were recorded in the dataset.

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

A: It ranks 686th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 18.5% of all systems in the database.