Inside

Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer that, on paper, should not challenge a modern high-end system. Yet, the measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination reveals a fascinating story about where the bottleneck lies at different resolutions. The results show a system capable of pushing well past 200 FPS at 1080p, but the scaling pattern as resolution increases points directly at the GPU as the primary limiting factor, even in a game with relatively simple 2.5D visuals. This analysis breaks down the measured frames, the component roles, and what the data implies for players seeking the optimal experience.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data shows a clear and predictable pattern: as resolution climbs, average frame rates fall. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 230 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 165 FPS, a 28% reduction. Stepping up to 4K (3840x2160) at High settings yields 104 FPS, which is a 55% drop from the 1080p figure. This steep decline is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is not the constraint here; if it were, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively flat as resolution increases, since the CPU workload for game logic and draw calls stays mostly constant.

The scaling from Medium to Low settings further emphasizes this. At 4K, the jump from Medium (166 FPS) to Low (208 FPS) is a 25% increase. At 1080p, the same settings change from Medium (311 FPS) to Low (337 FPS) is only an 8% increase. The law of diminishing returns is in full effect. At 1080p, the frame rate is so high that other system components, likely the CPU or memory subsystem, begin to limit the maximum output. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is more than capable of feeding the RTX 4070 at high frame rates, but it has its limits. The fact that 1080p Low (337 FPS) is not double the 4K Low (208 FPS) indicates that the CPU is starting to plateau around the 300+ FPS mark.

The Ultra preset data reinforces the GPU-bound nature at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 99, which is nearly identical to the High preset's 104 FPS (a negligible 5% difference). This suggests that the Ultra preset in Inside may not be dramatically more demanding than High, or that the GPU is already saturated. However, at 1080p, the gap between High (230 FPS) and Ultra (219 FPS) is also small (5%), but the absolute numbers are much higher. The pattern is consistent: the RTX 4070 is the primary driver of performance scaling, and its workload increases substantially with each resolution step.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. For a game like Inside, which has a minimal art style with limited textures and geometry, this memory capacity is far more than sufficient. The data confirms this, as there are no min FPS drops at High or Ultra settings that would suggest a VRAM overflow or stuttering. The only settings with min FPS data are Medium, where the min FPS is 141 at 4K, 225 at 1440p, and 264 at 1080p. These values are all well above 60 FPS and indicate smooth frame delivery even in more demanding scenes.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant. With a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, the RTX 4070 has a high operating frequency. The boost clock behavior directly impacts the measured FPS. In a lighter title like Inside, the GPU can likely sustain its maximum boost clock for extended periods, as thermal and power headroom are not constrained by heavy computational loads. This explains why the FPS numbers are so high across all resolutions. The GPU is not just capable; it is operating at its peak efficiency.

The architecture is Ada Lovelace, built on a 5 nm process. The GPU has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. These compute resources are what drive the pixel and texture fill rates necessary for high-resolution rendering. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the GPU can maintain 99 FPS, which confirms its raw compute power. The game's simple rendering style means that the GPU is not heavily taxed by complex shaders or post-processing effects, allowing it to focus on raw fill rate and memory bandwidth, both of which are strengths of this card. The 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth is likely the key enabler for the high 4K performance, ensuring the frame buffer can be updated rapidly.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 4070 combination ranks 611 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the top 21% of all system configurations tested for this game. For a game from 2016, this ranking is surprisingly low, which suggests that many other combinations of high-end CPUs and GPUs are capable of achieving even higher frame rates, likely due to the game's low system requirements.

The ranking data provides context for the measured FPS. A rank of 611 means that there are 610 other combos that perform better, but also that 2276 combos perform worse. This is a strong result, indicating that the combo is well above average. However, the percentile for the CPU alone is 83, and for the GPU alone is 81, meaning both components are in the top 20% of their respective categories. The fact that the combo ranks at the 79th percentile (100 - (611/2887)*100) suggests that while the components are individually excellent, other combos might have a slight edge in this specific game, potentially due to faster memory or a CPU with higher single-thread performance.

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide further insight. The Ryzen 5 7400F's closest rival is the Intel Core i5-14600T, with a deltaPct of 0.1%, making them virtually identical in average benchmark score. The RTX 4070's nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4, with a deltaPct of 0.1%. This indicates that the combo is well-balanced, with no single component being a massive outlier in either a positive or negative direction. The combo's performance is a direct result of both components performing at their expected levels relative to their peers.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across different configurations. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 219 (Ultra) to 337 (Low). The Medium preset delivers 311 FPS, with a min of 264 and a max of 357. High settings yield 230 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the system is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors well past 200 FPS on any preset, making it an excellent choice for competitive play or simply for ensuring maximum smoothness.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops but remains very high. The Low preset hits 302 FPS, while Medium delivers 264 FPS (min 225, max 304). High settings produce 165 FPS, and Ultra is still very playable at 157 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for the RTX 4070, as it can easily maintain over 144 FPS on High and Ultra settings, providing a great balance between visual fidelity and speed.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance is still impressive. The Low preset achieves 208 FPS, while Medium delivers 166 FPS (min 141, max 191). High settings produce 104 FPS, and Ultra is just below 100 FPS at 99 FPS. This data indicates that 4K gaming is very viable with this combo, but for a consistent 120+ FPS experience at 4K, players would need to use the Medium preset or lower. The High and Ultra presets are still perfectly smooth at over 99 FPS, but they are not enough for the highest refresh rate displays.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and performance goals. For 1080p and 1440p displays with a 144Hz or 165Hz refresh rate, the High preset is the clear recommendation. At 1440p, High delivers 165 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold for a 165Hz monitor. At 1080p, High delivers 230 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate display. The Ultra preset provides only a marginal visual improvement (if any) while sacrificing a significant amount of performance (e.g., 1440p Ultra is 157 FPS vs High's 165 FPS).

For 4K displays, the recommendation is more nuanced. If the user has a 120Hz or 144Hz 4K display, the Medium preset is the best choice, delivering 166 FPS with a min FPS of 141. This ensures the frame rate stays above the display's refresh rate, preventing screen tearing or judder. The High preset at 4K delivers 104 FPS, which is still smooth but will not fully utilize a 144Hz panel. For users with a 60Hz 4K display, the High preset (104 FPS) is sufficient and provides better visual quality than Medium. The Low preset is only recommended for users seeking the absolute highest frame rates, but the visual downgrade is likely not worth the performance gain in a game with such a stylized aesthetic.

The data shows that the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and quality across all resolutions. It is the only preset that had min FPS data recorded, suggesting the system is more stable at this setting. At 4K Medium, the min FPS of 141 is 42% higher than the Ultra's average of 99, providing a much more consistent experience. For the vast majority of users, choosing Medium or High based on the display's refresh rate will yield the best results.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 230 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, it can. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 104 FPS on High settings and 99 FPS on Ultra settings, making it fully playable. For higher refresh rates at 4K, Medium settings deliver 166 FPS.

Q: Which settings preset has the highest minimum FPS at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 has a recorded min FPS of 225. This is the only preset at that resolution with a min FPS value provided.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is just 0.1% higher than its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth, and is it sufficient for this game?

A: The RTX 4070 has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The data shows no performance issues related to memory, indicating it is more than sufficient for Inside's requirements.

Q: What is the combo's performance rank out of all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 611 out of 2887 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 21% of all results.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. For a game like Inside, which is a 2.5D puzzle platformer, the CPU workload is relatively light. The game's logic, physics, and AI are not complex, and the rendering pipeline is not heavily dependent on draw calls. This means that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this system.

The benchmark results show that the CPU is highly capable. It scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core. This single-core performance is crucial for gaming, as most games still rely heavily on one or two threads for their main game loop. The 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures that this single-threaded performance is excellent. The data suggests that the CPU can easily provide the instructions to the GPU at a rate that exceeds the GPU's ability to render frames, except at 1080p Low where the FPS is 337.

The CPU's memory support is DDR5, with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. This is a high-bandwidth configuration that helps feed the CPU and can also impact game performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The L3 cache is 32 MB (shared), which is a decent amount for a desktop processor. The 6 cores and 12 threads are more than enough for Inside, which likely uses only a few threads. The data shows that the CPU's capabilities are not fully taxed; the limiting factor is almost always the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU's 65W TDP also indicates it runs efficiently, which is a secondary benefit.

The data implies that if a user were to upgrade the GPU in this system, they would see a proportional increase in FPS at 4K, but at 1080p, the CPU might start to become a limiting factor. However, with the current RTX 4070, the Ryzen 5 7400F provides a perfect balance, ensuring the GPU is fed without any significant CPU overhead. The CPU's high single-core performance and ample cache make it an ideal partner for the GPU in this specific title.