Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a side-scrolling puzzle platformer that proves far less demanding than its atmospheric art style suggests. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the combo never dips below an average of 112 FPS, making it a definitive high-refresh-rate powerhouse for this title. The combo ranks 199th out of 1,671 tested combinations, placing it in the top 12% of all systems evaluated, which is a strong showing for a mid-range desktop pairing. The data indicates that the primary bottleneck in this game shifts from the GPU at 4K to the CPU at 1080p, a classic sign of a well-balanced system for this specific workload.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 199 out of 1,671 tested combos underscores its elite status for Inside. This percentile placement is driven by the sheer headroom both components possess for this title. The RTX 4070 SUPER sits in the 84th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42,576, placing it just 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE. On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 7600 is in the 83rd percentile among all processors, with an average score of 26,617, trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D by only 0.2% and the Intel Core i9-11900K by 0.3%.

These benchmark scores suggest that while the hardware is competitive with more expensive alternatives, the actual in-game performance is where the pairing shines. The measured FPS data shows that even the most demanding preset (Ultra at 4K) produces an average of 112 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The fact that the combo ranks in the top 12% of all tested systems indicates that it is not just capable, but that it delivers a near-top-tier experience for this specific game. The delta between the combo’s rank and the individual component percentiles suggests that Inside is not heavily taxing either the CPU or GPU, allowing the system to operate well within its comfort zone.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 355.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This demonstrates the combo’s ability to push far beyond standard refresh rates for competitive or high-speed play.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 112 FPS. This is a playable and smooth experience, confirming that the RTX 4070 SUPER has sufficient power for 4K gaming in this title.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The limiting factor shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings is relatively small (355.8 vs 246.0), indicating a CPU bottleneck. At 4K, the spread widens dramatically (231.3 Low vs 112.0 Ultra), showing the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 253.7 at 1920x1080 to 116.5 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 54.1%. This scaling is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1440p, the difference between High and Ultra is 8.6 FPS (182.5 vs 173.9). At 4K, the difference is 4.5 FPS (116.5 vs 112.0). Ultra settings provide marginal visual gains for a small FPS cost.

Q: Does the combo support high refresh rate monitors at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the combo still averages 173.9 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most 144Hz and 165Hz monitors. Even at the highest preset, it comfortably drives high-refresh displays.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 253.7 FPS average. This provides a substantial improvement over Medium (328.4 FPS) in visual quality while still maintaining a massive cushion above any high-refresh display. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 246.0 FPS, a negligible difference of 7.7 FPS from High, making Ultra a viable option for those who want maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing performance.

At 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, achieving 182.5 FPS average. This is more than sufficient for 144Hz displays, and the 8.6 FPS drop to Ultra (173.9 FPS) is minor enough to consider. The Medium preset (293.7 FPS) is overkill for most monitors and only serves to reduce visual quality unnecessarily. For 4K gaming, the High preset at 116.5 FPS is the best balance, providing a smooth experience on 60Hz and 120Hz displays. The Ultra preset (112.0 FPS) is also playable but offers no meaningful advantage over High given the marginal FPS penalty. The Low preset is not recommended at any resolution, as the performance gains (e.g., 355.8 FPS at 1080p) are far beyond what is visually needed and come at a significant visual cost.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals consistent performance scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 355.8 FPS on Low, 328.4 FPS on Medium, 253.7 FPS on High, and 246.0 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 109.8 FPS, showing that even at the highest preset, the system is not heavily taxed. The relatively small gap between High and Ultra (7.7 FPS) suggests that the Ultra preset adds minimal rendering load.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 318.6 FPS (Low), 293.7 FPS (Medium), 182.5 FPS (High), and 173.9 FPS (Ultra). The transition from Medium to High represents a significant drop of 111.2 FPS, indicating that High settings introduce more demanding effects. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to 8.6 FPS, mirroring the 1080p trend. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings reduces FPS by 28.1%, a substantial scaling factor.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 231.3 FPS (Low), 184.2 FPS (Medium), 116.5 FPS (High), and 112.0 FPS (Ultra). The drop from Medium to High is 67.7 FPS, and the drop from High to Ultra is only 4.5 FPS. The 4K Low preset still achieves 231.3 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has enough headroom to handle this resolution even at minimal settings, though the visual compromise is significant.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling analysis highlights a clear shift in system bottlenecks. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, FPS drops from 253.7 to 182.5, a 28.1% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, FPS drops from 182.5 to 116.5, a 36.2% decrease. This accelerating loss as resolution increases is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. The pixel count increases by 2.25x from 1080p to 1440p and by 2.25x from 1440p to 4K, yet the FPS does not scale inversely with pixel count, confirming that other factors like memory bandwidth and shading rate are also at play.

The data shows that the Ryzen 5 7600 is capable of feeding the GPU effectively at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 355.8 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame output for this game. The GPU, with its 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance, becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than sufficient for this title, even at 4K Ultra. The minimal FPS difference between High and Ultra across all resolutions (7.7 FPS at 1080p, 8.6 FPS at 1440p, 4.5 FPS at 4K) suggests that Ultra settings are largely cosmetic in Inside and do not heavily stress the GPU’s compute resources. This combination is well-balanced, with the CPU providing ample headroom at lower resolutions and the GPU taking over as the primary driver of performance at 4K.