Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a measured performance profile in Inside that places the combination at rank 874 out of 1,671 tested combos. The game, a puzzle platformer released in 2016, is not graphically demanding, and the data shows high frame rates across all resolutions and presets. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, examines the measured FPS, and interprets how the combo scales with resolution and settings.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) using a 5 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. It supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. The integrated Radeon Graphics are present but not used in this discrete-GPU configuration.

Benchmark results show strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. The CPU scores 4,136 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 29,302 in multi-core. In 3DMark, it achieves 1,049 in single-thread and 8,484 in 16-thread tests. Its average benchmark score is 40,468, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700 is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (avg score 40,431), 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40,262), 0.6% behind the Intel Core i9-13905H (40,712), and 1.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (39,995). These deltas are small, indicating the CPU is competitive with high-end mobile and desktop parts.

For Inside, a 2D puzzle platformer, the CPU’s single-thread performance is likely more relevant than its multi-thread capability. The game’s logic and physics typically rely on a few threads, and the Ryzen 7 7700’s high boost clock and strong single-core scores ensure that the CPU is not a bottleneck. The 8-core/16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for background tasks, but the measured FPS data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s launch MSRP is $329.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture (AD107) using a 5 nm process. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1830 MHz, with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and memory runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). It features 3,072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 4060 scores 19,545 in Passmark G3D and 9,213 in GPU compute, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 23,181. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (avg 23,321), 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23,338), 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580 (23,021), and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M (22,999). These deltas are again small, positioning the RTX 4060 as a mid-range GPU.

For Inside, the GPU is more than sufficient. Even at 4K Ultra, the measured average FPS is 70.4, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The 8 GB VRAM is ample for a game of this era, and the high boost clock and memory bandwidth contribute to the smooth frame rates observed. The GPU’s launch MSRP is 299 USD.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 159.5.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 874th out of 1,671 tested combinations, placing it near the middle of the field.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance relative to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 scores 4,136 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and its average benchmark score is 40,468, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 9 7940H and 0.5% higher than the Ryzen AI 9 365, but 0.6% lower than the Core i9-13905H.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4060 has a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s.

Q: At which resolution and preset does the combo exceed 60 FPS?

A: All measured combinations exceed 60 FPS; the lowest is 70.4 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 4060 is in the 66th percentile of all GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the measured average FPS for each resolution and preset combination. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not provided.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 73.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 149.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 119.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 70.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 122.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 238.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 192.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 116.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 163.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 332.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 267.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 159.5 |

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a consistent drop in FPS as resolution increases from 1080p to 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 163.4 at 1080p to 122.6 at 1440p (a 25% reduction) and then to 73.2 at 4K (a 55% reduction from 1080p). At Low settings, the drop is from 332.2 to 238.1 (28%) and then to 149.5 (55%). Medium settings follow a similar pattern: 267.4 to 192.6 (28%) to 119.9 (55%). Ultra settings show 159.5 to 116.1 (27%) to 70.4 (56%). The near-identical percentage drops across all presets indicate that the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven.

This pattern suggests the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (4,136 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and high boost clock ensure it can feed the GPU at 1080p, but as pixel count increases, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the bottleneck. Even so, the RTX 4060 maintains playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, which is impressive for a mid-range GPU in a game with modest requirements.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, all presets are playable at every resolution. For 4K displays, Ultra settings yield 70.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 1440p, Ultra delivers 116.1 FPS, which is suitable for 60 Hz and even 100 Hz monitors. For 1080p, Ultra reaches 159.5 FPS, comfortably supporting high refresh rate displays.

If the goal is to maximize frame rate for a very high refresh monitor (e.g., 240 Hz), Medium at 1080p provides 267.4 FPS, and Low at 1080p reaches 332.2 FPS. However, Inside is a puzzle platformer where visual fidelity and atmosphere are more important than competitive frame rates. Therefore, the recommended preset is Ultra at 4K for owners of 4K displays, or Ultra at 1440p for those with high refresh 1440p monitors. The data shows that even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution remains comfortably above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 874th out of 1,671 tested combinations, meaning 873 combos are faster and 797 are slower. This places it slightly below the median of the tested field. The rank reflects the RTX 4060’s mid-range position (66th percentile of GPUs) rather than the CPU, which sits in the 91st percentile. For Inside, the GPU is the weaker link, but it is still overkill for the game’s requirements. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (70.4) is more than double the 30 FPS typical of console versions of similar-era games, and the combo’s rank is likely dragged down by the GPU’s modest standing relative to higher-end cards. Nevertheless, the data shows that this combination delivers a smooth, high-quality experience across all tested settings and resolutions, making it a well-balanced pairing for this title.