Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU at higher resolutions. The data shows this combination is capable of obliterating even the most demanding 4K scenarios, making it a superb choice for high-refresh-rate monitors across all settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: performance scales primarily with resolution, and the GPU is the dominant limiting factor. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves a Low setting average of 244.8 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, that same Low setting drops to 217.8 FPS, a reduction of roughly 11%. At 3840x2160, the Low setting average falls further to 187.3 FPS. This scaling suggests that even at 4K, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is nowhere near its limits; the game is simply not heavy enough to stress the GPU fully.

The gap between resolutions narrows as settings increase. At High settings, the difference between 1080p (188.9 FPS) and 1440p (168.8 FPS) is about 10.6%, and the drop from 1440p to 4K (121.4 FPS) is a more significant 28%. This indicates that at higher quality presets, the pixel throughput demand becomes more pronounced, but the 4070 Ti SUPER still maintains a very high frame rate. The Ultra preset shows a similar trend, with 183.2 FPS at 1080p, 167.7 FPS at 1440p, and 114.5 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that the CPU's role is minimal here, as the frame rate drops are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering workload at higher resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, decisively. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 114.5 FPS, and with High settings it rises to 121.4 FPS. Even the most demanding preset provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience at 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 244.8 FPS. For players with 240Hz monitors, this is the only way to fully utilize the display's refresh rate, as the 4K Low setting caps out at 187.3 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: The difference is minimal. At 2560x1440, High averages 168.8 FPS, while Ultra averages 167.7 FPS. The performance cost of the Ultra preset is negligible, making it the better choice for visual quality at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates it is not. The Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample headroom. The consistent frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, not a CPU limitation.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The gap is substantial. Low averages 244.8 FPS, while Ultra averages 183.2 FPS. This 61.6 FPS difference represents the cost of the highest visual fidelity settings at that resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 48704 is 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (47915) and 2% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (47743). It trails the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49071) by 0.7%.

CPU Role

Despite being a Zen 2 architecture chip from the 3000 series, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is more than sufficient for Inside. The CPU's role in this specific title is minimal, as the game's logic and physics are not demanding enough to tax an 8-core, 16-thread processor. The measured FPS data shows a clear GPU-bound trend: as resolution increases, frame rates drop proportionally with the increase in pixel count, which is the signature of a graphics card bottleneck.

The CPU's capabilities, such as a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are more than adequate for this workload. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and single-core score of 2694 place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong general performance. In the context of Inside, the data suggests that even a significantly weaker CPU could achieve similar frame rates, as the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is doing the heavy lifting. The CPU is simply not a limiting factor in any of the 12 measured scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's ranking in Inside is notable. It holds the 682nd position out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all systems tested. This rank is impressive considering the game's age and the fact that many newer, more powerful CPUs and GPUs have been tested since. The ranking reflects the raw power of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which is the primary driver of performance in this title.

The CPU's benchmark scores are competitive with its immediate rivals. The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631, which is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-12600 (28654, deltaPct -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-12600H (28666, deltaPct -0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28591, deltaPct 0.1%). This means that, from a pure processing standpoint, the 3700X is on par with these modern parts, and none of them would likely change the outcome in Inside given the GPU-bound nature of the game. The 682nd rank is therefore proof of the GPU's strength rather than any CPU deficiency.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measured for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination across all tested configurations.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 244.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 222.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 188.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 183.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 217.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 201.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 168.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 167.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 187.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 171.0 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 121.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 114.5 |

The data shows a consistent hierarchy: Low is fastest, followed by Medium, High, and then Ultra. The largest performance gap is between Medium and High at 4K, where the average FPS drops from 171.0 to 121.4. This suggests that the High preset introduces a significant graphical feature that costs a substantial amount of GPU performance, whereas the jump from High to Ultra is comparably small.

Settings Recommendations

For players with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p monitors, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. At 2560x1440, the difference between High (168.8 FPS) and Ultra (167.7 FPS) is a negligible 1.1 FPS, meaning you can enable the highest visual quality without sacrificing any meaningful performance. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset still averages 183.2 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most standard gaming monitors.

At 4K, the choice is more nuanced. The High preset delivers a solid 121.4 FPS, which is ideal for a 120Hz display. The Ultra preset drops to 114.5 FPS, a 5.7% reduction, but still remains perfectly playable. Given the small performance cost, the Ultra preset is recommended for 4K users who prioritize image quality over pushing the absolute highest frame rates. The Medium preset at 4K (171.0 FPS) offers a middle ground for those who want a very high frame rate with better visuals than Low. The Low preset is only necessary for those targeting the absolute maximum frame rate of 244.8 FPS at 1080p, which is a scenario that only benefits 240Hz display owners.