Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers overwhelming performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The measured data shows this pairing ranks 473rd out of 1,671 tested CPU and GPU combos for this game, placing it well within the top third of all configurations. Across all resolutions and settings, the system never dips below 102 frames per second, indicating that this hardware is far more powerful than the game's requirements demand, resulting in a consistently fluid experience even at maximum graphical fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 102 FPS. This is the lowest performance point recorded across all tested configurations, yet it remains comfortably above standard 60 FPS display refresh rates.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27,220, placing it 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27,043. It also leads the Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i7-1370P by 0.8% each, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 by 1.2%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 3,854, while its Passmark G3D score is 26,927, reflecting its strong position in the market.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 301.2 FPS on Low settings to 216.7 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a 28% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest graphical preset.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck the system in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, performance drops to 102 FPS, while at 1080p Low, it reaches 301.2 FPS. This significant scaling indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU workload grows, while the CPU's 8-core and 16-thread configuration remains sufficient.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has a launch MSRP of $179. It is based on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process node and features a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 serves as the central processing unit in this configuration, bringing 8 cores and 16 threads to the table. This processor, built on the Zen 3 (Cezanne) architecture, operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and can boost up to 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth ensure that the game's logic and physics calculations are handled without introducing frame pacing issues. The CPU's benchmark results are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,655 and a single-core score of 2,916, showing a balanced capability for both threaded and single-threaded workloads.

In the context of Inside, a puzzle platformer that is not heavily threaded, the CPU's single-thread performance is particularly relevant. The 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and the Passmark single-thread score of 3,296 indicate that the processor can handle the game's primary simulation thread with ease. The CPU's high multi-thread scores, such as the 24,303 in Passmark multithread, provide headroom for background tasks without affecting gameplay. The processor's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs reflects its overall capability, and its average benchmark score of 27,220 places it just 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K, a notable rival from a previous generation.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and PCIe Gen 3 interface are adequate for this game's requirements, as the measured frame rates are not limited by data transfer speeds. The 8-core design ensures that even if the game spawns additional threads for audio or streaming, the system maintains consistent performance. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 301.2 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame generation capability for this title, while higher resolutions shift the workload to the GPU. The processor's 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest it operates efficiently, though these characteristics are not directly reflected in the frame rate data.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the graphics processing unit responsible for rendering Inside's stark, atmospheric visuals. This GPU, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its core operates with a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, while the memory runs at an effective speed of 21 Gbps. The GPU's 5,888 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the game's 2D-like rendering and lighting effects, and its 46 RT cores are present but largely idle in this title. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 26,927 and its 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs confirm its high-end status.

For Inside, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU is powerful enough to produce frame rates that are often limited by the CPU, but at 4K, the rendering workload scales significantly. The GPU's memory capacity of 12 GB is more than sufficient for the game's textures, which is not a limiting factor in any measured configuration. The 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 455.4 GTexel/s texture rate provide ample fill rate for the game's scenes, even at Ultra settings. The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which is 0.6% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, which is 2.2% faster, highlighting the 4070's position in the upper mid-range to high-end segment.

The GPU's performance in compute tasks, as shown by its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,854 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 168,006, is robust, though Inside does not heavily utilize these features. The card's 200 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for its class, and its PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures no bandwidth bottlenecks. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling component, as frame rates drop consistently with each resolution increase, from 301.2 FPS at 1080p Low to 208.8 FPS at 4K Low, demonstrating that the GPU's workload grows in line with pixel count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo provide a comprehensive view of its performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 301.2 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the dataset. Moving to Medium settings reduces the average to 275.9 FPS, while High settings yield 231.7 FPS. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops to 216.7 FPS, still maintaining a high level of smoothness. This progression shows a 28% decrease from Low to Ultra, indicating that the GPU is handling the increased graphical load without causing any noticeable stutter.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. Low settings deliver an average of 272.2 FPS, while Medium settings achieve 247.2 FPS. High settings produce 163.9 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 157.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 42%, which is more pronounced than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is starting to become more of a limiting factor. The frame rates at 1440p are still well above what any standard display can show, making this resolution entirely playable with maximum graphical fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is still strong but shows the greatest impact from resolution scaling. Low settings yield an average of 208.8 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 1080p Low score. Medium settings achieve 169 FPS, while High settings produce 104.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, which combines all visual effects at maximum quality, results in an average of 102 FPS. This is the lowest score across all tested configurations, yet it remains above the 100 FPS threshold, ensuring a fluid experience on 4K displays. The data shows a 51% reduction in frame rate from Low to Ultra at 4K, highlighting the GPU's workload at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling of frame rates from 1080p to 4K reveals the dynamic between the CPU and GPU in this configuration. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 301.2 FPS at 1080p to 272.2 FPS at 1440p, a 10% decrease, and then to 208.8 FPS at 4K, a 23% decrease from 1440p. This pattern indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is likely the primary limiter at 1080p, as the GPU is not fully utilized. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rate begins to scale more directly with pixel count, showing that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 4K even with minimal graphical effects.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more pronounced. The frame rate drops from 216.7 FPS at 1080p to 157.2 FPS at 1440p, a 27% decrease, and then to 102 FPS at 4K, a 35% decrease from 1440p. This steeper decline at higher settings confirms that the GPU is the dominant component limiting performance when visual quality is maximized. The CPU's role diminishes as the resolution increases, with its 8-core and 16-thread configuration providing ample headroom for the game's logic at all settings. The data suggests that for this title, the RTX 4070 is the component that determines the ceiling for frame rates, particularly at 4K resolution.

The ratio between Low and Ultra settings also changes with resolution. At 1080p, Ultra is 28% slower than Low, but at 4K, this difference grows to 51%. This widening gap indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading units are increasingly taxed by the higher resolution and more complex visual effects. The system's performance at 4K Ultra, with an average of 102 FPS, shows that while the combination is not specifically optimized for this game, it delivers a playable and smooth experience even at the most demanding settings. The overall ranking of 473rd out of 1,671 combos shows that this pairing is well above average, even if it is not the absolute top performer for this title.