Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, a game that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU. The data shows this pairing is capable of high frame rates even at 4K, though the settings menu offers significant control over performance. This analysis breaks down the measured results to help you get the most out of this specific hardware configuration.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a 3000-series processor built on the Zen 2 (Matisse) architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache structure includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this processor scores 2092 in Cinebench R15 multicore and 204 in single-core, with a Geekbench multicore score of 8899 and single-core score of 1593.

For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game logic, which is not particularly demanding. The benchmark results confirm this: even at the lowest settings and highest frame rates, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 243 FPS average, which is a very high frame rate that would stress most CPUs, yet the 3700X's 8-core/16-thread configuration handles it with ease. The data suggests that the 3700X's single-threaded performance is more than sufficient, as the game's engine likely relies on a few primary threads. The CPU's percentile ranking versus all CPUs is 84, and its average benchmark score is 34260, putting it in a strong position for this task.

The 3700X's performance is closely matched by several rivals according to the benchmark data. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average score of 34222, a delta of 0.1% from the 3700X's 34260. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core i5-13450HX is slightly ahead with a score of 34333, a delta of -0.2%, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H trails with a score of 34083, a delta of 0.5%. These small differences indicate that for a game like Inside, the 3700X is firmly in the performance tier where CPU choice has minimal impact on the final frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the visual experience versus frame rate. At every resolution, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers the lowest. The scaling between presets is substantial, offering a wide range of performance options.

For a game like Inside, which has a distinct, moody art style, the visual difference between Medium and High may be noticeable, but the performance cost is significant. The data shows that at 2560x1440, the High preset yields 111 FPS average, while Medium yields 178 FPS average. That is a 60% increase in frame rate for dropping from High to Medium. Similarly, at 3840x2160, High averages 70 FPS, while Medium averages 112 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset is the optimal balance for a high-refresh-rate experience, especially at 4K.

However, if you are targeting a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, both the High and Ultra presets are viable, as they average 70 and 67 FPS respectively. The data shows that the Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding setting tested, averaging 67 FPS. For those with high refresh rate 1440p monitors, the Medium preset is the clear winner, as it provides an average of 178 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz threshold. The Low preset at 1440p hits 218 FPS, which is excellent but may not be necessary given the visual compromises.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, but just barely. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 67 FPS. This indicates that while it is playable and above the 60 FPS standard, there is little headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: What is the best preset for a 144Hz monitor at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: The Medium preset is the best choice. The data shows an average of 178 FPS at 1440p Medium, which is comfortably above 144 FPS. The High preset averages 111 FPS, which would not fully utilize a 144Hz display.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests it is not. At 1920x1080 Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 243 FPS. This high frame rate, combined with the game's non-intensive CPU requirements, indicates the Ryzen 7 3700X is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 2070 SUPER.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset averages 243 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 147 FPS. This represents a 96 FPS difference, or roughly a 65% increase in performance when switching from Ultra to Low.

Q: What kind of frame time consistency can be expected at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured data for 2560x1440 Medium settings shows an average FPS of 178, with a minimum FPS of 151 and a maximum of 205. This indicates a very consistent frame pacing with few dips, making for a smooth experience.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes. Inside is not a VRAM-heavy title. The benchmark results show high average FPS across all resolutions and settings, which implies the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is not a limiting factor at any of the tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Inside, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks at 2333 out of 3716 total combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the performance hierarchy. While the absolute frame rates are very high, the ranking indicates that many other CPU/GPU pairings are capable of producing even higher numbers, likely due to more powerful GPUs.

The ranking does not reflect a poor experience, as the frame rates are all playable. Instead, it shows that there is a large field of hardware that can run this game well. The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score is 20282, with a percentile ranking of 65 versus all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with a score of 20480 (a -1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with a score of 20534 (-1.2% delta), and the Intel Arc B570 with a score of 20556 (-1.3% delta). These are all very close in overall capability, suggesting that the 2070 SUPER is a solid, mid-range performer that will handle most titles well, including Inside.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU based on the TU104 chip, built on a 12 nm process. It features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The GPU has a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. Memory is handled by 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's compute capabilities include 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores.

In Inside, the GPU is the primary driver of performance. The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the GPU is able to push frame rates well beyond 200 FPS on the Low preset, averaging 243 FPS. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases significantly, and the average FPS drops to 140 on Low and 70 on High. The data indicates that the 8 GB VRAM is not a constraint, as the game likely does not require a large frame buffer at these settings.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks shows a DirectX 12 score of 67 in Passmark, and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651. Its Passmark G3D score is 18169. These scores, combined with its percentile rank of 65, confirm that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a capable card for 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming. The boost clock of 1770 MHz is the key factor here, as it allows the GPU to maintain high throughput in a game that is not heavily threaded.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following are the exact measured frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination in Inside.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 140 FPS.
• Medium: Average 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 and a maximum of 129 FPS.
• High: Average 70 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 67 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 218 FPS.
• Medium: Average 178 FPS, with a minimum of 151 and a maximum of 205 FPS.
• High: Average 111 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 106 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 243 FPS.
• Medium: Average 224 FPS, with a minimum of 191 and a maximum of 258 FPS.
• High: Average 155 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 147 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the Medium preset offers a significant performance boost over High with a moderate visual trade-off. At 1080p, the Medium preset averages 224 FPS, which is a 44% improvement over the High preset's 155 FPS. At 1440p, the difference is even more pronounced, with Medium averaging 178 FPS versus High's 111 FPS, a 60% improvement. At 4K, the Medium preset's 112 FPS is a 60% improvement over High's 70 FPS, making it the only non-Low preset to break the 100 FPS barrier at that resolution. The Ultra presets offer minimal gains over High in terms of visual quality for a substantial performance hit, as evidenced by the 4K results where Ultra (67 FPS) is only 3 FPS slower than High (70 FPS), showing that the Ultra preset is not a meaningful step up in this title.