Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016-07-06. The measured data shows the combination ranks 695th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of the database. Across all resolutions and settings, the average frame rates never drop below 105 FPS, indicating that this hardware pairing is far beyond the requirements of this title. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, the role of the GPU, and the optimal settings for this configuration.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 695th out of 1671 tested combinations, based on the `comboRankInGame` field. This positions it comfortably in the upper half of all tested hardware pairings for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 28631. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, scores 28654, resulting in a deltaPct of -0.1%. This means the two processors are virtually identical in overall benchmark performance, differing by only one-tenth of a percent.

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

A: The highest average frame rate is 245.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

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

A: The lowest average frame rate is 105.2 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset. Even at this demanding configuration, the game remains highly playable.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5070 have, and what type is it?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds of the RTX 5070?

A: The GPU has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing, as is typical for a modern graphics card driving a game from 2016. The GPU's specifications, including 12 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, a 192-bit memory bus, and 6144 shading units, are far in excess of what Inside requires. The memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s ensures that texture data is fed to the processor without bottleneck, which is particularly relevant at higher resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2512 MHz allows it to maintain high throughput, while its 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power easily handles the game's lighting and physics effects.

The data supports this view. At 4K (3840x2160), the difference between Low and High settings is substantial, with a 73.1 FPS gap (184.5 vs 111.4 FPS). This scaling shows the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as raising the settings increases the workload on the graphics card. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is more than sufficient to keep up with the GPU's frame generation, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at lower resolutions where CPU bottlenecks are more common. For example, at 1080p Ultra, the combo still achieves 186.3 FPS, suggesting the Ryzen 7 3700X is not a limiting factor. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41687, further confirms its high-end status. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, scores 41610, a deltaPct of 0.2%, showing the RTX 5070 is a leading performer in the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 695 out of 1671 tested combinations indicates a strong, top-40% performance tier. This is a clear signal that the pairing is well-balanced for this title, delivering high frame rates without any apparent weak link. The CPU's performance is also a factor; it holds an 85th percentile rank among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28631. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-12600 and i5-12600H, score 28654 and 28666, respectively, with deltaPct values of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28591, a deltaPct of 0.1%, and the AMD EPYC 7203P scores 28583, a deltaPct of 0.2%. These figures show the 3700X is essentially tied with its direct competitors, making the GPU the differentiating factor in this combo's ranking.

In the context of Inside, the combination of a top-15% CPU and a top-17% GPU results in a top-42% overall rank. This suggests that while neither component is the absolute best, their combined efficiency is high. The benchmark results show no discernible bottleneck. For instance, moving from 1440p Ultra (165.9 FPS) to 1080p Ultra (186.3 FPS) yields an improvement of 20.4 FPS, which is a modest gain for a 33% reduction in pixel count. This indicates that at lower resolutions, the system is approaching a frame rate ceiling, likely due to game engine limitations rather than hardware constraints. The combo is clearly overqualified for this game, and its rank reflects a system that will provide a flawless experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance is the High preset. This setting provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium and Low while maintaining frame rates that far exceed display refresh rates. At 4K, the High preset averages 111.4 FPS, which is above the 100 FPS threshold considered excellent for most users. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 105.2 FPS, which is still playable but offers a smaller performance margin. At 1440p and 1080p, the High preset yields 165.1 FPS and 184.6 FPS, respectively. These numbers are so high that the difference between High and Ultra becomes academic for most monitors.

For users with high refresh rate displays (e.g., 144Hz or 240Hz), the High preset is the recommended choice, as it offers the best visual quality without compromising frame rate. The data shows that at 1080p, High (184.6 FPS) is only 1.7 FPS slower than Ultra (186.3 FPS), but it is 38.9 FPS faster than Ultra at 4K (111.4 vs 105.2 FPS). This suggests that High is a more efficient preset across all resolutions. The Medium preset offers a middle ground, but the jump from Medium to High is only a 10.3% performance cost at 4K (174 vs 111.4 FPS), which is a worthwhile trade for the visual improvements. The Low preset should be avoided, as it provides the highest frame rates but sacrifices too much visual quality for a game that is already running at over 100 FPS on Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data outlines the exact average frame rates measured for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination in Inside.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 184.5 FPS
• Medium: 174.0 FPS
• High: 111.4 FPS
• Ultra: 105.2 FPS

At 4K, the scaling is non-linear. The drop from Medium to High is a substantial 62.6 FPS (174.0 to 111.4), indicating a major increase in GPU workload. The difference between High and Ultra is only 6.2 FPS (111.4 to 105.2), suggesting diminishing returns at the highest settings.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 216.3 FPS
• Medium: 201.3 FPS
• High: 165.1 FPS
• Ultra: 165.9 FPS

At 1440p, the frame rates are consistently above 165 FPS. Interestingly, the High setting (165.1 FPS) is marginally slower than Ultra (165.9 FPS) by 0.8 FPS, a negligible difference that falls within measurement variance. The gap between Medium and High is 36.2 FPS, again showing the heavier cost of the High preset.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 245.9 FPS
• Medium: 223.5 FPS
• High: 184.6 FPS
• Ultra: 186.3 FPS

At 1080p, the system pushes towards its performance ceiling. The Low setting reaches 245.9 FPS, while the Ultra setting still achieves 186.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 59.6 FPS, but even the lowest result is far above any standard display refresh rate. The data shows a similar pattern to 1440p, where High and Ultra are nearly identical (184.6 vs 186.3 FPS), while Medium provides a 38.9 FPS advantage over High. This indicates that at 1080p, the game's engine is more of a limiting factor than the hardware.