Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 pairing delivers a powerful, high-refresh-rate experience in Inside, comfortably handling even 4K Ultra settings. The data shows this combo is far more GPU-bound than CPU-bound at higher resolutions, though the six-core CPU proves more than adequate even at 1080p where frame rates skyrocket.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic, and it clearly identifies the GPU as the primary limiting factor. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 189 FPS at 1920x1080 to 136 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 53 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160 drops the average further to 85 FPS, meaning the jump from 1080p to 4K costs over half of the original frame rate. This steep scaling curve is classic evidence of a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 3070 is working progressively harder as pixel count rises, while the CPU has ample headroom to feed it.

The scaling pattern holds across all settings. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 337 FPS at 1080p to 272 FPS at 1440p, then to 171 FPS at 4K. At Ultra, the numbers fall from 180 FPS to 129 FPS to 81 FPS. The 4K-to-1080p ratio is remarkably consistent; at High settings, 4K delivers 45% of the 1080p performance, and at Low settings, it delivers 50.7%. This consistency suggests that the game's rendering pipeline scales predictably with resolution, and that the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being utilized efficiently.

The most telling observation is that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution decreases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (337 FPS) and Ultra (180 FPS) is 157 FPS. At 1440p, that gap shrinks to 143 FPS, and at 4K, it narrows to 90 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU's compute and memory throughput are saturated, leaving less room for settings-based performance variation. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, so the impact of each graphical enhancement is more pronounced. For players targeting 4K, the RTX 3070 delivers playable results, but the headroom for tweaking settings is minimal compared to lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In Inside, a puzzle platformer that does not demand extreme multi-threaded workloads, this CPU proves more than sufficient. The benchmark results confirm that the processor is never the bottleneck, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

The CPU's synthetic benchmarks show strong single-thread capability, which is crucial for game logic and frame pacing. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3072, and its multi-core score is 21765. These numbers place the processor in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores an average of 32707 (a 0.1% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (a -0.2% difference). This indicates the 7400F is well-matched against comparable desktop and mobile parts.

At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 337 FPS average. This extremely high frame rate suggests the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output without causing frame pacing issues. The fact that the frame rate at 1080p Low (337 FPS) is more than double the 4K High result (85 FPS) shows that the CPU's performance ceiling is far above what the GPU can render at higher resolutions. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth contribute to its ability to feed the GPU without stuttering. Even at 1080p Ultra with 180 FPS, the CPU maintains a robust average, indicating that the game's physics and logic threads are handled smoothly.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the clear bottleneck in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1500 MHz with a boost clock of 1725 MHz. The GPU's 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units provide substantial rasterization power, which is reflected in its benchmark scores. Its Passmark G3D score is 22214, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with an average score of 17083 (0.7% difference) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 (1% difference), showing the 3070 holds a slight edge in synthetic tests.

In Inside, the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 81 FPS, which is still playable but shows the GPU is nearing its limits. The 4K Medium result of 136 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS and maximum of 157 FPS shows acceptable frame consistency. However, the 4K High result of 85 FPS suggests that even mid-tier settings can strain the GPU at this resolution.

The RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM is a notable consideration. Inside is not a VRAM-heavy title compared to modern open-world games, but the data shows that increasing settings at 4K does impact performance. The gap between 4K Low (171 FPS) and 4K Ultra (81 FPS) is 90 FPS, which is significant. This indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity are being pushed harder at higher settings, even if the game does not fully saturate the 8 GB buffer. The GPU's 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient for this game's visual effects, but the 165.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 317.4 GTexel/s texture rate are the more relevant metrics for a 2D-style puzzle platformer, and they hold up well.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1048 out of 2887 combos for Inside. This places it in the top 36.3% of all tested systems, which is a solid position for a mid-range CPU paired with a last-generation high-end GPU. The ranking reflects that this combo is capable of running the game at high frame rates across all resolutions, but it is not at the very top tier, which would likely be reserved for more powerful GPUs like the 3090 or 4090 series.

The combo's ranking suggests that while the RTX 3070 is a strong performer, it is not the fastest GPU available, and the 7400F, while excellent, does not push it to the absolute maximum. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 61st percentile ranking mean there is a slight imbalance, with the CPU being relatively stronger than the GPU. This is not a problem for Inside, as the GPU-bound nature of the game means the 7400F is rarely a limiting factor. The combo's position in the 2887-combo pool indicates that users can expect a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and 1440p, with solid 4K performance that is suitable for a game of this type.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance. At Low settings, the average frame rate is 337 FPS. Medium settings yield 302 FPS average, with a minimum of 257 FPS and a maximum of 347 FPS. High settings drop the average to 189 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 180 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 3070 is rarely stressed, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures no bottleneck. Even at Ultra, the frame rate stays well above 144 Hz, making this an ideal setup for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive. Low settings average 272 FPS. Medium settings drop to 217 FPS average, with a minimum of 185 FPS and a maximum of 250 FPS. High settings average 136 FPS, and Ultra settings average 129 FPS. The 1440p results show a more significant impact from the GPU, but the frame rates are still highly playable. The difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 7 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest settings. The Medium settings result of 217 FPS shows a comfortable margin for competitive play, while High and Ultra remain smooth for a puzzle platformer.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low settings average 171 FPS, which is still very fast. Medium settings average 136 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS, showing some frame variance but no major stutters. High settings average 85 FPS, and Ultra settings average 81 FPS. The 4K results show that the RTX 3070 can handle 4K in Inside, but users will need to adjust settings to maintain higher frame rates. The jump from Medium to High at 4K costs 51 FPS, which is a steep penalty. For the smoothest 4K experience, Medium settings appear to be the sweet spot, offering 136 FPS, while Ultra still provides a playable 81 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate is 337 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K resolution in Inside?*

A: Yes, it can. At 4K Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 81 FPS, and at 4K High settings, it is 85 FPS. For higher frame rates, Medium settings deliver 136 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, which is a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, a -0.2% difference.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average frame rate is 189 FPS. At 4K High, it is 85 FPS. This represents a drop of 104 FPS, or approximately 55% lower performance at 4K.

*Q: Is the system more CPU-bound or GPU-bound in Inside?*

A: The data indicates the system is GPU-bound. The frame rate drops significantly as resolution increases, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072) ensures it is not a limiting factor even at 1080p.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 217 FPS, with a minimum of 185 FPS and a maximum of 250 FPS.