Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination produces a highly capable Inside experience, with the data showing a clear progression from playable 4K to exceptionally high refresh rates at 1080p. This pairing leverages a modern 8-core processor with an older mid-range GPU, and the measured frames reveal a system that is decisively balanced by the graphics card's limits. The benchmark results indicate that this combo ranks 1361 out of 1671 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower third of the database. This suggests that while the hardware is far from top-tier, it delivers smooth performance for this specific title, which is a puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the system, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz that can boost up to 5.30 GHz. This CPU is a recent part, released on 2023-01-13, and its benchmark scores reflect its strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 29302 points in the multicore test and 4136 points in the single-core test, demonstrating robust multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. Its Passmark single-thread score is 4063, and it sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is faster than the vast majority of processors in the database.

For a game like Inside, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and scene management. The high single-core performance of 4136 points in Cinebench R23 ensures that the primary game thread is well-fed, and the 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for any background tasks or light multi-threading the game might use. The data shows that the Ryzen 7 7700 is not the bottleneck in this pairing. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H with an average score of 40431 (0.1% lower) and the Intel Core i9-13905H with an average score of 40712 (0.6% higher). These incredibly close deltas confirm that the 7700 is positioned firmly in a performance band where CPU speed is unlikely to be the limiting factor in a lightweight title like Inside. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR5 memory support contribute to its overall responsiveness, but for this game, the core count and single-thread speed are the primary contributors to ensuring stable frame delivery.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the graphics workhorse here, and it is clearly the component that dictates the performance ceilings observed in the measured FPS. This GPU is from the GeForce 20-series, built on the Turing architecture with the TU106 chip. It features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). It has 1920 shading units and 30 RT cores, though ray tracing is not a factor for this title. The GPU sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074, placing it in the mid-range tier.

The 6 GB VRAM is a key detail for this game. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 55.7 FPS, while at 4K Low it jumps to 119 FPS. This massive swing is more indicative of the GPU's raw compute limits than VRAM capacity, but the 6 GB frame buffer could be a factor at higher resolutions and settings. The RTX 2060's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600S with an average score of 15996 (0.5% higher) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M with an average score of 16351 (1.7% higher). These deltas show that the 2060 is performing as expected for its class. In this context, the GPU is the primary scaling factor; when the resolution and settings increase, the demands on the 2060's 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 performance escalate, and the FPS drops accordingly.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 achieves a rank of 1361 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the 19th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 81% of the combinations in the database perform better in this game. This ranking is a direct reflection of the GPU's mid-range status; while the CPU is high-tier, the RTX 2060's age and specifications hold the combo back from higher rankings. The data suggests that for a puzzle platformer, the overall system performance is good, but not exceptional. The combo sits behind many other pairings that likely include more powerful GPUs. However, the measured FPS numbers show that despite the low rank, the actual gameplay experience is very smooth at most settings, which is a crucial insight. The rank indicates relative performance against other hardware, but the absolute FPS is what matters for the player.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this combo scales across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the system is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, the average FPS is 258, which drops to 203.6 on Medium, 125.5 on High, and 120.9 on Ultra. The gap between High and Ultra is small (4.6 FPS), suggesting the Ultra preset adds visual features that are not heavily taxing at this resolution. Moving to 1440p, the average FPS figures are 184.5 on Low, 145.5 on Medium, 92.7 on High, and 89.8 on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with the Low setting falling from 258 to 184.5 FPS (a 28.5% reduction). At 4K, the performance becomes more demanding. The average FPS is 119 on Low, 89.5 on Medium, 58.7 on High, and 55.7 on Ultra. At this resolution, the Low setting is the only one that comfortably exceeds 100 FPS, while Ultra dips below 60 FPS, which could be a concern for players seeking a locked 60 FPS experience.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 strong enough for this game?

A: Yes, the data indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 29302, and its single-core score is 4136, which is more than sufficient for Inside. The combo's performance is limited by the GPU, not the CPU.

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, it can run at 4K. The measured data shows average FPS of 58.7 on High settings and 55.7 on Ultra, which is playable, though not a locked 60 FPS. For a smoother 4K experience, the Medium preset achieves 89.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its direct rivals in this system?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, scores 15996, which is 0.5% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, which is 1.7% higher. This shows the 2060 is competitively placed in its performance tier.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate monitors?

A: For a very high refresh rate monitor, 1080p is ideal. The data shows average FPS of 203.6 on Medium and 125.5 on High settings, which are well above the standard 144 Hz threshold. At 1440p, the Low setting hits 184.5 FPS, which is also good for high refresh rates.

Q: Does the 6 GB VRAM on the RTX 2060 cause problems in Inside?

A: The FPS data does not show a specific VRAM-related stutter or crash, but the memory size is a factor. The performance drop from 4K Low (119 FPS) to 4K Ultra (55.7 FPS) is substantial, and while this is mostly due to compute load, the 6 GB capacity is a limiting specification for high-resolution textures.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 1361 out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside. This places it in the lower 19% of all systems, which is consistent with the RTX 2060 being a mid-range graphics card from an older generation.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the Ultra preset is not the optimal choice for this combo. At 1080p, Ultra yields 120.9 FPS, which is only slightly lower than High at 125.5 FPS, but the visual difference between these settings is often negligible in a game like Inside. The High preset offers a better balance of performance and quality, providing 125.5 FPS at 1080p and 92.7 FPS at 1440p. For players targeting a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers 89.5 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS target. The Low preset is the only way to achieve maximum frame rates, hitting 258 FPS at 1080p, which is beneficial for 240 Hz displays. The data implies that High settings provide the best experience for most users, as it maintains high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p while offering superior visual fidelity to Low and Medium. At 4K, users should select Medium to ensure a smooth experience without sacrificing too much visual quality.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound system. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 125.5 at 1080p to 92.7 at 1440p, and then to 58.7 at 4K. This represents a 26.1% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a 36.7% decrease from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline is characteristic of a graphics card being pushed to its limits. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively constant as the resolution increases, because the CPU workload stays the same while the GPU workload grows. The data shows the opposite, with FPS falling consistently as pixel count rises. This pattern confirms that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the performance-limiting component in this configuration. The Ryzen 7 7700 has ample headroom to process the game's logic at any resolution, but the GPU's 6.451 TFLOPS of compute power and 6 GB of VRAM are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth (336.0 GB/s) and shading units are saturated at higher resolutions. This is an expected result for a mid-range GPU from the 20-series, and it underscores that for demanding 4K play, a more powerful graphics card would be necessary. The CPU's performance, however, remains a non-issue, as its high single-thread score of 4136 ensures that the game's main thread is processed quickly, leaving the GPU as the sole arbiter of frame rate.