Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2D puzzle platformer with modest hardware demands. Measured data shows this combination ranks 541st out of 3716 tested combos for this specific game, placing it in the top 15% of all configurations. The benchmark results demonstrate that this hardware pairing is far more powerful than the game requires, with even the most demanding settings at 4K resolution maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 541 out of 3716 tested configurations places this AMD and NVIDIA pairing in the 85th percentile of all systems tested with Inside. This high ranking reflects the substantial performance headroom available, as the game's 2D side-scrolling presentation imposes relatively light demands on modern hardware. The CPU contributes significantly to this ranking, as the Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs tested, while the RTX 4070 holds the 81st percentile among all GPUs.

The data indicates that the combination's ranking is driven primarily by the exceptional single-thread performance of the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, which scores 1269 in 3DMark single-thread testing and 6739 in Cinebench R23 single-core tests. These scores place it ahead of 91% of all CPUs, and the benchmark results show the CPU maintains a 0.6% advantage over the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF in average benchmark score. The multi-threaded performance is equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737, though Inside is unlikely to utilize all 12 cores and 24 threads effectively.

The RTX 4070's contribution is more moderate but still substantial. Its PassMark G3D score of 26927 places it in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 37648 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37628 with a delta of only 0.1%. For a game like Inside with its simple geometry and limited draw calls, the GPU's raw rasterization capabilities are more than sufficient, as evidenced by the measured frame rates exceeding 200 FPS at 1440p with High settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 219 FPS, which is the highest quality setting available and remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that even at this most demanding preset, the frame rate never becomes a concern, making Ultra the clear recommendation for 1080p displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 157 FPS, again providing the highest visual quality while staying well above the playability threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 28% reduction in average FPS at Ultra settings, from 219 down to 157, but this still leaves substantial headroom for maintaining high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 99 FPS, which remains comfortably above 60 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, yet the hardware still delivers nearly double the playability threshold. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 37% reduction in frame rate, from 157 down to 99, but the experience remains smooth and responsive. For all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, as it provides the best visual quality without dropping below 60 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 99 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the frame rate scale between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 219 FPS. At 2560x1440 Ultra, it drops to 157 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, it falls to 99 FPS. This represents a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains 60 FPS at every resolution?

A: All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) maintain at least 60 FPS at every resolution tested. The lowest average recorded is 99 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more critical for achieving high frame rates in this game?

A: The CPU's strong single-thread performance is likely more important, as the Ryzen 9 9900X3D ranks in the 91st percentile among CPUs while the RTX 4070 ranks in the 81st percentile among GPUs. The game's simple 2D graphics place less demand on the GPU.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 is within 1.3% of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507) and within 0.1% of the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628). The RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at Medium settings across all resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 367 FPS with a minimum of 312 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 264 FPS with a minimum of 225 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 166 FPS with a minimum of 141 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU nearest rivals show that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF delivers nearly identical average benchmark performance, scoring 55093 compared to the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's 54762, a delta of only -0.6%. This means users with that Intel processor would expect essentially the same frame rates in Inside. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54053 (1.3% lower), while the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701 (2% lower) and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620 (2.1% lower). All four alternatives would produce statistically indistinguishable results in this game.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37628 in average benchmarks (0.1% lower than the RTX 4070's 37648). The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157 (1.3% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 (1.3% higher). These GPU alternatives would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Inside, as the game's demands are far below what any of these cards can provide.

The practical implication is that the RTX 4070's performance in this game is representative of a broad class of mid-range to high-end GPUs from both NVIDIA and AMD. The benchmark data shows that the GPU's 81st percentile ranking is more than sufficient for Inside, and any of the listed alternatives would provide an equally smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show a clear progression from Low to Ultra settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 425 FPS, which drops to 367 FPS at Medium with a minimum of 312 FPS and a maximum of 423 FPS. The High preset averages 230 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 219 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 13.6% reduction in average FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is only 4.8%, indicating diminishing returns at higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 330 FPS, Medium averages 264 FPS with a range of 225 to 304 FPS, High averages 165 FPS, and Ultra averages 157 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at each settings level shows reductions of 22.4% (Low), 28.1% (Medium), 28.3% (High), and 28.3% (Ultra). This consistent scaling suggests the game's rendering load increases proportionally with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates remain high but show more significant reductions. Low averages 208 FPS, Medium averages 166 FPS with a range of 141 to 191 FPS, High averages 104 FPS, and Ultra averages 99 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows reductions of 37% (Low), 37.1% (Medium), 37% (High), and 37% (Ultra). The consistent 37% reduction across all settings indicates that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, with the GPU's rendering pipeline handling the increased pixel count uniformly regardless of quality preset.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, every preset from Low to Ultra maintains an average frame rate above 99 FPS, which is the lowest recorded measurement and still 65% above the 60 FPS threshold. The recommended best setting at 4K is Ultra, which delivers 99 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 157 FPS average, providing an exceptionally smooth experience on high refresh rate monitors. The 1920x1080 resolution sees the Ultra preset reach 219 FPS average, which exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming displays. The data indicates that users could enable even more demanding rendering options if they were available, as the hardware has substantial performance headroom.

All three resolutions list High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings, meaning the hardware never comes close to dropping below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The lowest frame rate recorded in any configuration is 99 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 65% above the minimum acceptable level. This combination is effectively overkill for Inside, providing a flawless experience at any resolution and quality setting.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU at different resolutions. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's exceptional single-thread performance, demonstrated by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1269 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6739, ensures that the game's logic and physics calculations are never a bottleneck. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it provides more processing capability than Inside requires, even at high frame rates.

The RTX 4070's role becomes more prominent as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the GPU's frame rate output of 425 FPS at Low settings shows that the pixel fill rate and texture processing are not limiting factors. However, the consistent 37% reduction in frame rates when moving from 1440p to 4K at every settings level indicates that the GPU's rendering throughput is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The RTX 4070's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provide ample headroom for the game's 2D rendering demands.

The scaling between resolutions provides insight into the CPU-GPU balance. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 425 FPS at 1080p to 208 FPS at 4K, a 51% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 219 FPS to 99 FPS, a 55% reduction. This similar scaling across settings levels indicates that the game's performance is primarily resolution-bound rather than settings-bound. The CPU's role is to maintain the high base frame rates, while the GPU determines how those rates scale with pixel count. For Inside, the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads provide far more parallelism than the game can exploit, while the GPU's 5888 shading units handle the game's simple geometry with considerable ease. The result is a system where neither component becomes a bottleneck at any tested configuration, though the GPU is the more significant factor at 4K resolution.