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The measured FPS data for Inside with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER reveals a game that is exceptionally easy to drive at high frame rates. Across all tested resolutions, even the most demanding preset, Ultra, maintains an average FPS above 100. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is the ideal target for this hardware combination, as it delivers the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing playable smoothness at any resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches an average of 244 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor. The High preset at 1080p yields 256 FPS, just a marginal 12 FPS increase over Ultra, suggesting that the visual gains from Ultra are nearly free in performance terms at this resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still holds an average of 175 FPS, a figure that remains far above the typical 60 FPS target and comfortably within the range of 144Hz displays. Even at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset produces an average of 110 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth for a 4K panel.

The Medium preset offers a compromise that might appeal to users seeking maximum frame rates. At 1080p, Medium averages 311 FPS, and at 1440p it reaches 278 FPS, with a minimum FPS of 237 and 157 respectively, indicating extremely stable performance. However, the jump from Medium to Ultra at 4K shows only an 75 FPS difference (185 to 110), which is a significant proportional drop but still results in a playable experience. The Low preset, while producing the highest frame rates (337 FPS at 1080p, 302 at 1440p, and 231 at 4K), likely sacrifices visual quality that the hardware can easily afford to maintain.

Given the data, the Ultra preset at 1440p appears to be the sweet spot for this combination, balancing a strong average FPS of 175 with the full visual feature set. For 4K users, the High preset at 116 FPS might be preferable over Ultra at 110 FPS if the small performance gap is meaningful for specific display refresh rates, but Ultra remains viable. Benchmark results indicate that this hardware handles Inside with such ample headroom that users can prioritize visual quality without concern for frame rate drops below playable thresholds.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and the data reflects that Inside is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, which is not known for requiring massive texture pools, this memory configuration is more than adequate. The 12 GB capacity ensures that even at 4K with Ultra settings, the game's assets fit comfortably within VRAM, eliminating any potential stuttering or texture pop-in that could occur with memory-constrained GPUs.

The GPU's clock behavior is telling. With a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, the RTX 4070 SUPER maintains high operating frequencies under load. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is likely not reaching its full potential in terms of frame generation, as the CPU may become a limiting factor at very high frame rates. However, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K demonstrates the GPU's raw throughput. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 256, but at 1440p High it drops to 184, and at 4K High it falls to 116. This progression indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes as resolution increases.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's architecture, Ada Lovelace, includes 7168 shading units and 224 texture mapping units, which handle the game's rendering efficiently. The 80 ROPs ensure that pixel fill rates remain high, which is relevant for a game that features a dark, atmospheric art style with subtle lighting effects. The data shows that the GPU's performance percentile vs all GPUs is 83, placing it in the upper tier of graphics cards. In terms of raw benchmark scores, the GPU averages 43223, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, both within a 1% delta. This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end part that can handle Inside with significant margin.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is a key factor for 4K performance. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 110, which is still smooth, but the drop from 1440p Ultra (175 FPS) is substantial. This suggests that the GPU's compute and memory subsystems are being taxed more heavily at 4K, but the overall experience remains positive. For a game like Inside, which has relatively simple geometry but relies on atmospheric effects and precise lighting, the RTX 4070 SUPER's capabilities are more than sufficient, and the measured FPS data confirms that it never becomes a bottleneck that would cause frame rates to fall below acceptable levels.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 406th out of 2887 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 14% of all configurations. This ranking is impressive given the game's age and the fact that many high-end systems have been tested with it. The combo's percentile rank suggests that it outperforms a vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings, even those with more expensive or newer components.

To contextualize this ranking, consider the CPU's position in the broader market. The Ryzen 5 7400F has a percentile vs all CPUs of 83, and its average benchmark score is 32750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (with a delta of 0.1%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (delta of 0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (delta of -0.2%). These rivals are all within a fraction of a percent in performance, indicating that the Ryzen 5 7400F is a mid-to-high-tier processor that does not hold back the RTX 4070 SUPER in a game like Inside.

The GPU's ranking is similarly strong. The RTX 4070 SUPER has a percentile vs all GPUs of 83 and an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, are within 0.2% performance, showing that it sits at the top of the performance curve. The combo rank of 406 out of 2887 indicates that the pairing of these two components is well-balanced, with neither part being a significant bottleneck in this particular game.

The fact that this combo ranks in the top 14% is notable because Inside is a lightweight game that can run well on modest hardware. The data shows that this high-end combination delivers frame rates that are often three to four times higher than what would be considered a playable minimum. The ranking also suggests that there are diminishing returns with even more powerful configurations, as the performance gap between the 406th and higher-ranked combos may be small in absolute FPS terms, but the ranking reflects the sustained high performance across all settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this hardware at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS is achieved with the Low preset at 1920x1080, reaching 337 FPS. The Medium preset follows at 311 FPS, with High at 256 FPS and Ultra at 244 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER's 4K performance compare to its 1080p performance in Inside?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 256, while at 4K High, it drops to 116 FPS. This represents a 55% reduction in average FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is the primary performance determinant at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K with this combo?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average FPS of 110, which is still well above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The frame rate is high enough for most displays, though users with 120Hz or higher refresh rate 4K monitors may prefer the High preset for a bit more headroom.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations for Inside?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 406th out of 2887 tested combos, placing it in the top 14% of all systems tested with this game.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, a delta of -0.2%, showing that the CPU is closely matched with its competitors.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 has a minimum FPS of 237, with an average of 278 FPS and a maximum of 320 FPS, indicating very stable performance with no significant frame drops.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Inside reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases, and this pattern provides insight into which component is limiting performance. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings is exceptionally high, ranging from 244 FPS at Ultra to 337 FPS at Low. These numbers are so high that they suggest the CPU, while capable, may be starting to become a limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU is capable of rendering frames faster than the CPU can feed it.

Moving to 1440p, the average FPS drops significantly. For the High preset, the average falls from 256 FPS at 1080p to 184 FPS at 1440p, a 28% reduction. The Ultra preset drops from 244 to 175 FPS, a 28% reduction as well. This consistent proportional drop indicates that the GPU is now the primary limiting factor, as the increased pixel count requires more rendering work from the GPU, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant.

The transition to 4K shows an even more pronounced scaling effect. The High preset drops from 184 FPS at 1440p to 116 FPS at 4K, a 37% reduction. The Ultra preset falls from 175 to 110 FPS, a 37% reduction as well. This steeper drop at 4K compared to the 1440p transition suggests that the GPU is being taxed heavily by the 4K pixel count, and its memory bandwidth and compute resources are being utilized more fully.

The data implies that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting component across all resolutions, but the degree of limitation increases with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are likely sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output, but the frame rates are so high that any CPU bottleneck would be masked by the sheer speed of the GPU. At 4K, the GPU's workload dominates, and the CPU's role is diminished, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS drops are proportional to the resolution increase rather than being influenced by CPU performance.

This scaling behavior is typical for a game like Inside, which is not CPU-intensive. The Ryzen 5 7400F's single-core performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, is more than adequate for the game's logic and physics, allowing the GPU to be the sole determinant of frame rate as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a supporting role in Inside, but its performance characteristics are still relevant to understanding the measured FPS. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. For a puzzle platformer, which typically has limited CPU demands, this processor is more than sufficient to ensure that the game logic, physics, and rendering API calls are processed without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's benchmark scores provide context for its gaming performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21765 in multi-core and 3072 in single-core. The single-core score is particularly relevant for gaming, as many titles rely on one or two threads for the main game loop. Inside, being a 2D side-scrolling puzzle game with a dark atmosphere, is unlikely to utilize all 12 threads effectively, but the strong single-core performance ensures that the main thread is handled efficiently.

The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T (with a 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (with a -0.2% delta), show that the Ryzen 5 7400F is a mid-range performer that does not stand out for its raw compute power. However, in Inside, this is not a disadvantage. The measured FPS at 1080p, where the CPU would be most likely to limit performance, shows average frame rates above 244 FPS even at Ultra settings. This indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor, as the GPU is capable of rendering frames at a rate that exceeds what most displays can show.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5, with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, ensures that data can be fed to the GPU efficiently. While the game's textures and assets are likely not large enough to stress memory bandwidth, the fast memory subsystem helps maintain consistent frame times. The CPU's L3 cache of 32 MB shared provides a decent buffer for game data, reducing the need to access system memory frequently.

Overall, the CPU's role in this combination is to provide a stable platform that does not interfere with the GPU's performance. The data shows that as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the FPS drops are entirely attributable to the GPU, as the CPU's workload remains constant. This is the ideal scenario for a balanced system, and the Ryzen 5 7400F fulfills its role admirably in Inside.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Inside with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is comprehensive, covering three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra). The following breakdown provides the exact average FPS for each configuration, with minimum and maximum values where available.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 337 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all settings and resolutions. The Medium preset averages 311 FPS, with a minimum of 264 FPS and a maximum of 357 FPS, indicating excellent stability. The High preset averages 256 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 244 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 12 FPS, suggesting that Ultra is a highly viable option for users with high refresh rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 302 FPS, a 35 FPS drop from 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages 278 FPS, with a minimum of 237 FPS and a maximum of 320 FPS, showing that even at 1440p, the frame rate remains consistently high. The High preset averages 184 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 175 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is 9 FPS, which is even smaller than at 1080p, indicating that Ultra settings are nearly free in performance terms.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 231 FPS, which is still exceptionally high for 4K. The Medium preset averages 185 FPS, with a minimum of 157 FPS and a maximum of 213 FPS, showing a slight increase in frame time variability compared to lower resolutions. The High preset averages 116 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 110 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is just 6 FPS, making Ultra the clear choice for 4K users who want the best visual quality without a meaningful performance penalty.

The data reveals that the performance scaling across settings is relatively flat, with the largest drop occurring between Low and Medium. For example, at 1080p, the drop from Low to Medium is 26 FPS, from Medium to High is 55 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 12 FPS. This suggests that the High preset offers the best balance of visual features and performance, but the Ultra preset is only marginally more demanding. The minimum FPS values, where recorded, show that the hardware maintains stable frame rates even in the most demanding scenarios, with the lowest minimum being 157 FPS at 4K Medium. This indicates that the combo never drops below a very playable threshold, even under stress.