Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination delivers a playable but not exceptional experience in Inside, ranking in the 18th percentile of tested combos. The GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings, resulting in a system that is best suited for High settings at 1440p or below.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the GTX 1070 as the bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 115 FPS at 1920x1080 to 83 FPS at 2560x1440, a 28% reduction, and then to 52 FPS at 3840x2160, a 55% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the increased pixel count directly translates to lower throughput.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 231 FPS at 1080p to 166 FPS at 1440p (a 28% decrease) and then to 104 FPS at 4K (a 55% decrease from 1080p). The identical percentage drops between High and Low settings at each resolution step suggest that the game's rendering load scales uniformly with resolution, and the GPU's fixed processing capacity is the sole limiting factor.

The jump from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing, nearly halving the frame rate at every preset level. At Ultra settings, the system delivers 110 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and only 50 FPS at 4K. This demonstrates that while the combination can handle 1080p and 1440p with ease, 4K gaming requires a significant compromise in visual quality to maintain acceptable frame rates.

The data indicates that the CPU is not a factor in this scaling. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide more than enough processing power for a puzzle platformer like Inside. The consistent frame rate drops proportional to resolution changes confirm that the GTX 1070's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are the limiting factors, not the processor's capabilities.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, built on the 16 nm Pascal architecture with the GP104 chip, is the determining component in this system's Inside performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for the game's demands at 1440p but becomes strained at 4K Ultra settings, where the average frame rate drops to 50 FPS.

The GPU's clock speeds of 1506 MHz base and 1683 MHz boost are modest by modern standards, yet they deliver respectable results in this title. The 1920 shading units and 64 ROPs process the game's side-scrolling environments efficiently, as evidenced by the 115 FPS average at 1080p High settings. The card's 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is adequate for the game's lighting and particle effects, but the 4K results show its limits.

The GTX 1070's benchmark scores place it in the 47th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 9780. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5000 (0.2% lower score) and the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (0.5% lower), indicating that this card sits in the mid-range of the performance spectrum. In Inside, the GPU's DirectX 12 score of 48 in PassMark is telling, as the game likely utilizes this API for its rendering pipeline.

The memory configuration is the key differentiator at higher resolutions. At 4K Low settings, the system achieves 104 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 50 FPS. This 54 FPS drop is attributed to the increased memory pressure and fill rate requirements. The 1070's 107.7 GPixel/s pixel rate and 202.0 GTexel/s texture rate are the physical limits that prevent higher frame rates at 4K, despite the CPU's readiness to feed more frames.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700, a 5000 series processor based on the Zen 3 Cezanne architecture, plays a supporting role in this combination. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it offers substantial multi-threaded capability that is largely underutilized in Inside. The CPU's base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, which is more relevant for this game's physics and logic calculations.

Benchmark data shows the Ryzen 7 5700 achieving a single-thread score of 901 in 3DMark and 2916 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These scores indicate more than enough processing power for a puzzle platformer, where the primary CPU workload involves collision detection and game state updates rather than complex simulations. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure smooth data flow to the GPU.

The processor's multi-threaded scores, including 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 24303 in PassMark multi-thread, far exceed what Inside requires. This is confirmed by the frame rate data: at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 231 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit rather than a CPU constraint. The CPU sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 25517, placing it well above the GPU's relative standing.

The Ryzen 7 5700's nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (0.1% lower score) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (0.1% lower), showing that this processor is competitive with other mid-range options. However, in this game, the CPU's performance is essentially a non-factor — the GTX 1070 is the sole determinant of frame rates above 1080p, and even at 1080p, the GPU is still the primary limiter at higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration ranks 3056 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the bottom 18% of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the GTX 1070's age and mid-range positioning rather than any deficiency in the Ryzen 7 5700. The CPU's 78th percentile standing among all CPUs contrasts sharply with the GPU's 47th percentile, confirming that the graphics card drags the overall ranking down.

The combination's performance is consistent with the GPU's nearest rivals. The GTX 1070's average benchmark score of 9780 is nearly identical to the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803) and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832), yet the system's frame rates in Inside are still playable at most settings. At 1440p High settings, the 83 FPS average is smooth, and at 1080p Ultra, the 110 FPS average exceeds typical display refresh rates.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is not competitive with modern high-end systems, it remains viable for this specific game. The low rank is primarily due to the GPU's limited 4K performance — the 50 FPS average at 4K Ultra is below the 60 FPS threshold many consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. However, at lower resolutions, the system performs admirably, with all 1080p settings achieving over 110 FPS.

The data indicates that the combo's ranking would improve significantly if tested only at 1080p or 1440p. The CPU's headroom means that upgrading the GPU alone would yield substantial performance gains, as the Ryzen 7 5700 is capable of supporting much faster graphics cards without becoming a bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rates provide clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 115 FPS average, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset only reduces the average to 110 FPS, so players with 144Hz displays should consider Ultra for maximum visual fidelity, as the 5 FPS difference is negligible.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 83 FPS average, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios. The Medium preset offers 133 FPS average, making it the better choice for high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset drops to 79 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns over High. The Low preset's 166 FPS is only recommended for competitive play or very high refresh rate monitors.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset provides the best experience at 83 FPS average, with a minimum of 71 FPS and maximum of 96 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that consistently maintains frame rates above 60 FPS. The High preset's 52 FPS average and Ultra's 50 FPS average are borderline playable but may result in noticeable stuttering during fast-moving scenes. The Low preset at 104 FPS is viable for players prioritizing frame rate over visual quality.

The optimal configuration is High settings at 1440p for most users, as it provides a 83 FPS average with minimal visual compromises. For 4K displays, Medium settings are the recommended choice, delivering 83 FPS average with acceptable minimum frame rates. At 1080p, Ultra settings are recommended, as the 110 FPS average leaves ample headroom for the game's occasional demanding scenes.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K smoothly?*

A: At 4K Medium settings, the system averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS, which is smooth. High and Ultra settings average 52 FPS and 50 FPS respectively, which may be acceptable but fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The frame rate drops by 55% from 1080p to 4K at both Low and High settings, while the CPU's 8 cores and 4.60 GHz boost clock provide more than enough processing power for this puzzle platformer.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 1080p, Ultra settings average 110 FPS, which is close to 144Hz. At 1440p, Medium settings average 133 FPS and Low settings average 166 FPS, making Medium the best balance for high refresh rates.

Q: How does this combo compare to other systems tested?

A: This configuration ranks 3056 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 18%. The GPU's 47th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the primary reason for this low position.

*Q: Is the GTX 1070's 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for Inside?*

A: Yes, the 8 GB of GDDR5 memory is sufficient. The memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s and 256-bit bus handle the game's textures without issue, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at all resolutions and settings.

Q: What upgrade would provide the biggest performance improvement?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. The Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 25517 places it in the 78th percentile of CPUs, so upgrading the GTX 1070 would yield significantly higher frame rates, especially at 1440p and 4K.