Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the average FPS never drops below 117, indicating that this hardware pairing is far more powerful than the game demands. The data suggests a system that will crush this title, with performance characteristics that point more toward CPU limitations at lower resolutions and GPU scaling at higher ones.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a distinct pattern in how performance scales from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 246 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 195 FPS, a decline of roughly 20.7%. At 4K High, the average falls to 123 FPS, which is a further 36.9% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep drop at 4K strongly indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The Low settings preset tells a clearer story about the CPU's headroom. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 320 FPS. At 1440p Low, it reaches 287 FPS, a modest 10.3% reduction. However, at 4K Low, the average is 245 FPS, which is 14.6% lower than the 1440p result. This smaller relative drop between 1440p and 4K at Low settings, compared to the High preset, suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU is more capable of feeding frames, but the GPU still experiences a significant workload increase at 4K.

The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory. It starts at 296 FPS in 1080p, drops to 265 FPS in 1440p, and then falls to 196 FPS in 4K. The 4K result is the standout here, representing a 26.0% decrease from the 1440p score. This is a larger percentage drop than what is seen at Low settings, reinforcing the notion that as graphical fidelity increases, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's rendering workload grows exponentially with resolution.

Ultra settings follow the same curve. The 1080p Ultra average is 242 FPS, which falls to 186 FPS at 1440p and then to 117 FPS at 4K. The percentage decline from 1440p to 4K is 37.1%, nearly identical to the High preset's decline. This consistent pattern across High and Ultra settings indicates a clear GPU bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rate scales inversely with the number of pixels being processed.

The data shows that at 1080p, the differences between settings are relatively compressed, with a spread of 78 FPS between Low (320) and Ultra (242). At 4K, this spread widens to 128 FPS. This widening gap suggests that while the CPU can maintain high framerates at lower resolutions, the GPU's performance is increasingly constrained by the resolution, making it the definitive limiting component at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER holds a combo rank of 426 out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 14.8% of all configurations tested, indicating a very high-performance pairing that outperforms the vast majority of other systems.

The CPU's individual standing supports this strong rank. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a percentile rank of 89 against all CPUs, placing it in the top 11% of processors. Its average benchmark score is 44573. When compared to its nearest rivals, it shows a nearly identical performance profile. It scores 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-13950HX, and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385. It trails the Intel Core i5-14600 by 0.7%. This cluster of rivals all scoring within a single percentage point of each other demonstrates that the 7500X3D is a top-tier performer, though not an outlier in its class.

The GPU also performs well in its own rankings. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has a percentile rank of 76 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31087. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, which scores 0.4% higher, and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX, which is 1.9% higher. This indicates that while the GPU is strong, it is not as dominant in its percentile as the CPU is. The combination of a top-11% CPU and a top-24% GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for gaming, but the rank of 426 suggests that the CPU's high performance is a key differentiator for this specific combo.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a substantial memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. This large memory pool is more than sufficient for the demands of Inside, which is not a memory-intensive title, but it ensures no capacity-related stutters at any resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable, with a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. These high frequencies contribute to its raw compute power, which includes 8448 shading units and a FP32 performance of 44.10 TFLOPS. In the measured results, this power translates to frame rates that are consistently high. For instance, at 1080p High, the GPU manages 246 FPS, and even at the most demanding setting tested, 4K Ultra, it produces 117 FPS.

The data shows that the GPU is capable of handling Inside with ease at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset is 242 FPS, which is likely far above the refresh rate of most displays. The GPU only begins to show signs of being stretched at 4K, where the pixel throughput requirement becomes demanding. The 4K Medium score of 196 FPS is still exceptionally high, but the drop from 4K Medium to 4K Ultra (196 to 117 FPS) highlights the GPU's workload scaling with more complex graphical effects.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks also provides context. Its Passmark G3D score is 31811, and it achieves 199267 in Geekbench OpenCL. These scores are high, but its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 and NVIDIA TITAN RTX, which score very similarly. This suggests that while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a powerful card, it is not an extreme outlier in performance, and its 4K performance in Inside reflects a capable but not untouchable GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The average of 242 FPS is far beyond the 1440p High score of 195 FPS, and it offers the maximum visual fidelity. The difference between Ultra and High at 1080p is only 4 FPS (246 vs. 242), so there is no performance penalty for choosing Ultra.

At 1440p, the High preset provides an excellent balance. The 195 FPS average is very high, and the difference between High and Ultra is only 9 FPS (195 vs. 186). Given the small gap, players could choose either, but the data suggests that High is a safe choice for maintaining a very high framerate, while Ultra still offers 186 FPS, which is more than enough for a smooth experience.

The 4K resolution presents a more interesting trade-off. The Medium preset delivers 196 FPS, which is a significant jump from the High preset's 123 FPS. This 73 FPS difference is substantial and makes Medium the most sensible choice for 4K. While the High preset is playable at 123 FPS, the Medium preset offers a much higher performance ceiling. The jump from Medium to High at 4K results in a 37.2% performance hit, which is a large cost for additional visual detail. The Low preset at 4K yields 245 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely too great for a game like Inside that relies on atmosphere and lighting.

In summary, the data recommends Ultra for 1080p, High or Ultra for 1440p, and Medium for 4K. The 4K Medium setting is the standout recommendation because it offers a framerate (196 FPS) that is nearly double that of the High preset, while still providing a reasonable level of visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides exact average FPS figures for all combinations of resolution and settings, with some entries also including minimum and maximum FPS.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 320 FPS average.
• Medium: 296 FPS average, with a minimum of 251 and a maximum of 340.
• High: 246 FPS average.
• Ultra: 242 FPS average.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 287 FPS average.
• Medium: 265 FPS average, with a minimum of 225 and a maximum of 305.
• High: 195 FPS average.
• Ultra: 186 FPS average.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 245 FPS average.
• Medium: 196 FPS average, with a minimum of 167 and a maximum of 226.
• High: 123 FPS average.
• Ultra: 117 FPS average.

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one for which minimum and maximum FPS values are recorded. At 1080p Medium, the frame times vary from 251 to 340 FPS, a spread of 89 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the spread is 80 FPS (225 to 305). At 4K Medium, the spread narrows to 59 FPS (167 to 226). This suggests that at higher resolutions, the frame pacing becomes more consistent, likely due to the GPU being more consistently utilized.

The performance deltas between settings are also revealing. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 78 FPS. At 1440p, the cost is 101 FPS. At 4K, the cost is 128 FPS. This shows that the performance penalty for maxing out settings increases with resolution, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound scaling.

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 on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its defining feature is the large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is crucial for gaming performance. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score is 3494, and its multithread score is 25047, indicating strong per-core performance that is often more important for game framerates than raw core count.

In Inside, the CPU's role is evident when examining the performance scaling at 1080p. The difference between Low (320 FPS) and Ultra (242 FPS) at 1080p is 78 FPS. This gap is not purely a GPU load issue; it also reflects the CPU's ability to process the increased draw calls and game logic associated with higher settings. The high single-thread score of 3494 ensures that the CPU is not a bottleneck at these high frame rates.

The CPU's performance is further contextualized by its rivals. It is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i9-13950HX, both of which are high-end mobile or desktop parts. This places the 7500X3D in the top tier of processors. The fact that it is only 0.7% slower than the Intel Core i5-14600 shows that it is competitive with the best mainstream desktop CPUs.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this game, even at 1080p. The 320 FPS figure at 1080p Low reflects its strong single-threaded performance. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, but the CPU's high performance ensures that it can consistently feed the GPU with frames, preventing any CPU-induced stutters. The 96 MB L3 cache is particularly beneficial for a game like Inside, which likely has a small enough working set to reside entirely within the cache, leading to lower memory latency and higher performance.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS is 320, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does this system maintain a playable framerate at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the 4K Ultra preset yields an average of 117 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to the Intel Core i9-13950HX?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score that is 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-13950HX.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 225 FPS.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest performance drop from High to Ultra settings?

A: At 4K, the drop from High (123 FPS) to Ultra (117 FPS) is only 6 FPS, while the drop from Medium (196 FPS) to High (123 FPS) is 73 FPS. The largest relative drop between any two presets is from 4K Medium to 4K High.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have for this game?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, which is far more than sufficient for Inside.