Inside

This analysis covers the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination specifically for the puzzle platformer Inside. The data presented is measured, not estimated, and compares this specific combo against other tested CPU-GPU pairings in the database. The game’s art style and genre place a moderate load on hardware, but the results below show the headroom this particular pairing provides at every common resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo are exceptionally high across all tested resolutions and settings. The data shows no scenario where the average frame rate drops below 60 FPS, which is the playable threshold for this database. The lowest average recorded is 81 FPS at 3840x2160 on the Ultra preset, indicating that even the most demanding settings at 4K are comfortably playable.

At 1920x1080, the performance is substantial. The Low preset achieves an average of 378 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers 302 FPS with a minimum of 257 FPS and a maximum of 347 FPS. The High preset produces 189 FPS on average. The Ultra preset still manages 180 FPS, which is triple the playable threshold. This resolution is essentially effortless for this hardware; the CPU and GPU are likely not the limiting factors at these frame rates, as the game is not particularly demanding on modern hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain exceptional. The Low preset runs at 272 FPS on average. The Medium preset yields 217 FPS, with a minimum of 185 FPS and a maximum of 250 FPS. High settings produce 136 FPS, while Ultra manages 129 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 55 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 7 FPS, suggesting that the visual fidelity increase from High to Ultra comes with a relatively small performance cost at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down as expected but remains well above the playable threshold. The Low preset runs at 171 FPS, and Medium delivers 136 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS. The High preset produces 85 FPS, and Ultra drops to 81 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 4 FPS, making Ultra the clear choice for maximizing visual quality without a meaningful frame rate penalty.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 28-30% at each preset level. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more substantial, around 37-40%. This is typical behavior for a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel count increase at higher resolutions places more strain on the rendering pipeline. The minimum frame rates, where recorded, stay well above 60 FPS in all cases, indicating no stuttering or frame time spikes that would mar the experience.

The fact that the Medium preset includes minimum and maximum values while other presets do not suggests that the measurement methodology captured more detailed data for that specific configuration. The minimums are close to the averages, which shows frame pacing is consistent. For example, at 1440p Medium, the minimum of 185 FPS is 85% of the average, which is a healthy ratio.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos, this pairing ranks 1317 out of 3716 combinations for Inside. That places it in the 35th percentile of all tested hardware pairings for this specific game. This rank is notable because it shows that while the frame rates are extremely high, many other combinations achieve similar or better results, likely due to the game’s low system requirements.

The CPU alone places in the 91st percentile against all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 54762. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF with an average score of 55093 (-0.6% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K at 54053 (+1.3% delta), the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53701 (+2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-14700F at 53620 (+2.1% delta). This means the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is effectively in the same performance class as those CPUs, with differences under 3% in either direction.

The GPU places in the 61st percentile against all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 17083 (0.7% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 (1% delta), the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 (1.1% delta), and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c at 17468 (-1.5% delta). The RTX 3070 sits comfortably in this range, meaning that for general GPU compute tasks, these alternatives would behave nearly identically.

The combo rank of 1317 out of 3716 suggests that for Inside specifically, the limiting factor is not the hardware but the game’s own engine and its frame rate ceiling. With frame rates reaching 378 FPS at 1080p Low, the game may be hitting engine-level limits rather than hardware limits. This is a common situation with older or less demanding titles, where modern high-end components produce frame rates far beyond what the game was designed to deliver.

When interpreting the combo rank, it is important to note that a rank in the middle of the distribution does not indicate weak performance. Instead, it reflects that many other tested combinations also produce high frame rates in this game. The percentile rankings of the individual components are more indicative of their general performance class, and both the CPU and GPU are well above average in their respective categories.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rival data, several hardware combinations would deliver practically identical performance in this game. On the CPU side, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is the closest match, with a benchmark score just 0.6% lower than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D. This difference is imperceptible in real-world gaming, especially in a game like Inside where frame rates are already far above the playable threshold. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is also effectively equivalent, being 1.3% faster in the CPU benchmark.

The Intel Xeon 6505P and Intel Core i7-14700F are slightly slower in synthetic benchmarks, with deltas of 2% and 2.1% respectively. For this game, these differences would not translate into any measurable frame rate change, as the game is not CPU-bound at the tested settings. Any of these four CPUs paired with the RTX 3070 would produce the same measured FPS results within the margin of error.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the closest rival, with a benchmark score 0.7% higher than the RTX 3070. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M are within 1.1% of the RTX 3070’s score, though these are older or more specialized cards. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is 1.5% faster in the aggregate benchmark, but this is a compute-focused card without the same gaming feature set.

For the specific purpose of running Inside at the tested resolutions and settings, any of these GPU alternatives would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 3070. The game’s low graphical demands mean that even a GPU that is 5-10% slower would still clear the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions. The practical takeaway is that if a builder cannot find an RTX 3070, an RX 7600 XT would be a functionally identical choice for this game.

It is notably the nearest rivals for the GPU include some unusual entries like the GTX 690 and HD 7970M. These are older cards that score similarly in synthetic benchmarks but lack modern features like DirectX 12 Ultimate or ray tracing support. For Inside, which does not use these features, they would perform adequately, but the RTX 3070 remains the more versatile choice for other games.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside. The verdict data is unambiguous: every resolution and every preset tested delivers an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and this combo exceeds it by a wide margin in all 12 measured configurations.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves 180 FPS on average. This is triple the playable threshold and leaves massive headroom for any future system demands or background tasks. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 129 FPS, which is more than double the threshold. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding configuration, Ultra settings produce 81 FPS, which is 35% above the 60 FPS threshold.

The data indicates that this game is not a challenge for this hardware. The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking and the GPU’s 61st percentile ranking combine to produce frame rates that are far beyond what the game requires. The weakest performance point is 4K Ultra at 81 FPS, but this is still a smooth, playable experience. There are no configurations where the minimum frame rate drops below 116 FPS, which occurred at 4K Medium, so stuttering is not a concern.

For a practical recommendation: if you have a 60 Hz monitor, this combo will max out the display at every resolution without breaking a sweat. If you have a 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitor, you will need to run at 1080p or 1440p to fully utilize the refresh rate, as 4K Ultra will not exceed 81 FPS. The choice of preset has a minimal impact on playability, so selecting Ultra for the best visual experience is the obvious choice.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) deliver average frame rates above 60 FPS. The lowest average is 81 FPS on Ultra, and the highest is 171 FPS on Low.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 129 FPS, which is the highest quality setting and still more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X3D compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 55093 (-0.6%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54053 (+1.3%), the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701 (+2%), and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620 (+2.1%). All are within 2.1% of each other.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 302 FPS, with a minimum of 257 FPS and a maximum of 347 FPS. This is well above the playable threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 a good match for this CPU in this game?

A: Yes. The RTX 3070 scores 17208 on average benchmark, which is in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT, scores 17083 (0.7% delta), making them effectively equal. The combo ranks 1317 out of 3716 tested combinations for this game.

Q: Does the game ever drop below 60 FPS with this hardware?

A: No. The lowest recorded average is 81 FPS at 4K Ultra. The lowest recorded minimum frame rate is 116 FPS, which occurred at 4K Medium settings. All other configurations have average or minimum frame rates well above 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The measured average frame rate at this setting is 180 FPS. This gives the maximum visual quality while still providing triple the playable threshold. There is no reason to lower the settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset leaves enormous performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, achieving an average of 129 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, so there is no performance penalty for selecting the highest quality settings. The difference between High and Ultra is only 7 FPS (136 vs 129), making Ultra the obvious choice for the improved visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the best option, with an average of 81 FPS. This is 35% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. While this is the lowest average frame rate in the dataset, it is still a smooth experience. The difference between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS (85 vs 81), so the Ultra preset provides better visuals for a negligible performance cost.

For all three resolutions, the data supports selecting Ultra settings without any concern about falling below the playable threshold. The minimum frame rates, where recorded, stay above 116 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a stable, stutter-free experience. This game is not demanding enough to require any compromise between visual quality and frame rate with this hardware combination.