Inside

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rates for Inside with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti show that this combination is exceptionally well-suited to the game's modest graphical demands, delivering high frame rates across all tested presets. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is the optimal choice for most users, as it provides a meaningful visual upgrade over High settings while maintaining frame rates that are indistinguishable from the High preset at every resolution tested.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 242 FPS, which is only 4 FPS lower than the High preset's 246 FPS. This negligible difference means that players can enable the highest visual quality without incurring any perceptible performance penalty. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 296 FPS, which is substantially higher, but the jump from Medium to Ultra only costs 54 FPS — a trade-off that favors visual fidelity given the already high baseline. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 320 FPS, but the visual downgrade is not justified when Ultra remains above 240 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern holds. The Ultra preset averages 184 FPS, while High averages 194 FPS — again, a difference of only 10 FPS. The Medium preset at 265 FPS offers a larger buffer, but the Ultra preset's 184 FPS is still far above the refresh rates of most monitors. The data indicates that Ultra is the recommended setting at 1440p, as the performance headroom is ample for a puzzle platformer where frame timing consistency matters more than raw frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 116 FPS, while High averages 122 FPS. The difference remains marginal at 6 FPS. The Medium preset at 195 FPS and Low at 243 FPS are higher, but the Ultra preset's 116 FPS is sufficient for smooth gameplay. Given that Inside is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer without fast-paced competitive elements, 116 FPS at 4K Ultra is a comfortable experience. The recommendation across all resolutions is to use the Ultra preset, as the measured data shows that the performance cost of Ultra over High is consistently in the single digits or low double digits in terms of average FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC, containing 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is paired with a 192-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU also features 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, 80 raster output units, 60 ray tracing cores, and 240 tensor cores.

In the context of Inside, the GPU's role is primarily about delivering high frame rates at high resolutions rather than struggling to maintain playability. The benchmark results show that the RTX 4070 Ti is not a bottleneck at 1080p, where the Ultra preset averages 242 FPS. Even at 4K, the GPU maintains an average of 116 FPS at Ultra settings, which indicates that the game's rendering workload is well within the GPU's capabilities. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Inside, which is a 2016 title with modest texture and geometry demands. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s also ensures that there is no bandwidth limitation affecting the frame rates at any tested resolution.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44795. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 45152 (0.8% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT at 45384 (1.3% higher). The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44075, which is 1.6% lower, and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, which is 1.7% higher. These comparisons show that the RTX 4070 Ti is positioned in a competitive performance tier, though the differences are small in synthetic workloads.

For Inside specifically, the GPU's clock speeds and memory configuration are more than adequate. The data shows that the frame rates scale predictably with resolution, and the GPU does not exhibit any signs of being a limiting factor even at 4K Ultra. The GPU's architecture, with its high shader count and fast memory, allows it to handle the game's relatively simple rendering pipeline with ease. The measured FPS at 4K Low (243 FPS) is identical to the 1080p High (246 FPS) within a small margin, suggesting that the GPU has headroom to spare even at the highest resolution tested.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear and consistent pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K across all settings presets. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 242 at 1920x1080 to 184 at 2560x1440, and then to 116 at 3840x2160. This represents a 24% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 37% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 52%, which is a substantial reduction but still leaves the frame rate at a playable level.

At High settings, the scaling is similar: 246 FPS at 1080p, 194 FPS at 1440p, and 122 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 21% and 37% respectively, for a total of 50% from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the frame rates are 296 FPS at 1080p, 265 FPS at 1440p, and 195 FPS at 4K — drops of 10% and 26%, totaling 34%. The Low preset shows the smallest relative drop: 320 FPS at 1080p, 287 FPS at 1440p, and 243 FPS at 4K, which is a 10% drop followed by a 15% drop, totaling 24%.

The pattern of diminishing percentage drops at lower settings suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions and settings. When the settings are lowered, the frame rate becomes more CPU-bound, and the resolution scaling has less impact. The fact that the 4K Low preset (243 FPS) nearly matches the 1080p High preset (246 FPS) indicates that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates even at 4K, as long as the GPU load is reduced. This is consistent with the CPU's performance characteristics, which include a high single-thread score of 3494 in Passmark.

The data also shows that the frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced than from 1080p to 1440p at higher settings, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios. The pixel count increases by 2.25x from 1080p to 1440p, and by another 2.25x from 1440p to 4K, but the frame rate drops are not proportional, indicating that other factors such as memory bandwidth and fill rate play a role. The RTX 4070 Ti's 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, but the scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is working harder at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate in the measured data is 320 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 242 FPS, which is only 4 FPS lower than the High preset's 246 FPS. The difference is negligible for gameplay.

Q: Is the frame rate at 4K Ultra sufficient for smooth gameplay?

A: Yes, the 4K Ultra preset averages 116 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay in a puzzle platformer.

Q: What is the largest frame rate drop between settings at the same resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the drop from Low (243 FPS) to Ultra (116 FPS) is 127 FPS, which is the largest absolute difference between presets at any single resolution.

Q: Does the combo maintain above 240 FPS at 1080p across all settings?

A: Yes, the lowest average at 1080p is 242 FPS at Ultra settings, with High at 246 FPS, Medium at 296 FPS, and Low at 320 FPS.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest relative drop from Low to Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080, the drop from Low (320 FPS) to Ultra (242 FPS) is 24%, which is the smallest relative reduction among the three resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 438th out of 2887 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 15% of all configurations. This rank is notable because Inside is a relatively undemanding game, and the high ranking reflects the combo's ability to deliver exceptional frame rates across all resolutions and settings. The rank of 438 out of 2887 means that approximately 85% of tested combos perform worse, which is consistent with the high frame rates measured in this data.

The ranking is driven by both the CPU and GPU contributing to the overall performance. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44573, indicates that it is a strong performer for gaming workloads. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking, with an average score of 44795, is similarly strong. When combined, these two components produce a system that is well-balanced for Inside, where neither component is a significant bottleneck at any of the tested settings.

The combo's rank of 438 suggests that there are 437 other configurations that achieve higher performance in this game. These likely include systems with more powerful GPUs or CPUs that excel in single-threaded performance. However, the measured frame rates for this combo are already so high that the practical difference between rank 438 and higher-ranked combos is minimal for the actual gameplay experience. At 4K Ultra, this combo delivers 116 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a game like Inside that does not require ultra-high refresh rates.

The data also shows that this combo outperforms many other configurations that may have higher-priced components, as the game's engine is not demanding enough to differentiate between high-end components at the top end. The rank of 438 out of 2887 is a strong result, placing this combo in the upper echelon of tested systems for this specific title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture. It has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a substantial L3 cache of 96 MB shared, which is a key characteristic of the X3D line. It supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it includes integrated Radeon Graphics.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is to maintain high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is capable of driving frame rates well above 240 FPS at 1080p, as evidenced by the 320 FPS result at Low settings. The CPU's single-thread score of 3494 in Passmark is particularly relevant for gaming, as most games rely heavily on single-core performance. The multi-thread score of 25047 indicates strong overall performance, but for Inside, the single-thread performance is likely the more critical factor.

The CPU's 96 MB L3 cache is a standout feature that can benefit gaming workloads by reducing memory latency. However, for a game like Inside with relatively simple logic and small data sets, the cache size may not be as impactful as it would be in more demanding simulations or strategy games. The CPU's 5 nm process node and 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die contribute to its efficiency, allowing it to maintain high clock speeds within a 65 W TDP.

The CPU's benchmark performance places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 44573. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, which scores 44466 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i9-13950HX at 44342 (0.5% higher). The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309 (0.6% higher), while the Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44889 (0.7% lower). These close margins indicate that the 7500X3D is competitively positioned among modern processors.

For Inside, the CPU does not appear to be a limiting factor at any resolution. The frame rates at 4K Low (243 FPS) are nearly identical to 1080p High (246 FPS), which suggests that the CPU can keep up with the GPU even when the GPU is not heavily loaded. The CPU's 12 threads are more than sufficient for the game's multi-threaded tasks, and the boost clock of 4.50 GHz ensures responsive performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average frame rate at 320 FPS. The Medium preset follows at 296 FPS, with a minimum of 251 FPS and a maximum of 340 FPS. The High preset averages 246 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 242 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 78 FPS, with the Ultra preset still delivering more than double the refresh rate of a standard 120 Hz monitor.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 287 FPS. The Medium preset averages 265 FPS, with a minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 305 FPS. The High preset averages 194 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 184 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 103 FPS, with the Ultra preset remaining well above 144 Hz, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 243 FPS. The Medium preset averages 195 FPS, with a minimum of 166 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS. The High preset averages 122 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 116 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 127 FPS. The Ultra preset's 116 FPS is above 100 FPS, which is a strong result for a 4K resolution, though it falls below the 144 FPS threshold that some monitors require for maximum refresh.

The Medium preset is the only setting that includes minimum and maximum FPS data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 251 FPS and the maximum is 340 FPS, indicating a range of 89 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 225 FPS and the maximum is 305 FPS, a range of 80 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 166 FPS and the maximum is 224 FPS, a range of 58 FPS. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that the frame times become more consistent when the GPU is more heavily loaded, which is a positive indicator for gameplay smoothness.

The data shows that the Ultra preset is the most demanding, with the largest frame rate drop from Low at each resolution. The relative drop from Low to Ultra is 24% at 1080p, 36% at 1440p, and 52% at 4K. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU-bound game, where the impact of settings increases with resolution. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown demonstrates that this combo delivers excellent performance in Inside, with no resolution or setting combination falling below 116 FPS average.