Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, ranking 289th out of 1,671 tested combos. This places it comfortably in the top 17% of all configurations, a strong result for a puzzle platformer that leans more on raw frame rates than complex physics. The pairing of a high-end Zen 4 CPU with an Ada Lovelace GPU proves to be a balanced match, ensuring that neither component becomes a bottleneck in this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 1,671 tested combinations, this pairing sits at rank 289. That top-tier positioning aligns with the individual strengths of both parts: the Ryzen 7 7700X scores in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4070 lands in the 81st percentile among GPUs. The data shows a system that is well above average, but not at the absolute bleeding edge—there is headroom above this combo, but not much needed for a game like Inside.

The CPU's synthetic benchmarks reinforce this ranking. It posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,325 and a single-core score of 4,281. In the nearest rival comparison, the 7700X edges out the Intel Core i5-13500 by 0.4% and the Intel Core i7-12800HX by 0.5%, while trailing the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and AMD EPYC 4244P by 0.8% each. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU is not holding back the GPU here. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 26,927 places it near the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which is only 0.6% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A, which is 1.9% faster—again, a statistical tie in practical terms.

For Inside, the rank suggests this combo will crush the game's modest demands. The benchmark results confirm that even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains high frame rates, which we will break down shortly. The takeaway from the rank is simple: this is a high-performing duo that will not struggle in this genre.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 is the workhorse here, and its specifications explain why it handles Inside so easily. It comes with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. That memory configuration is more than sufficient for a game released in 2016, which does not require massive texture pools. The GPU's clock speeds are equally robust: a base clock of 1920 MHz that boosts up to 2475 MHz. These clocks are high, and they allow the GPU to push out frames rapidly.

The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace, includes 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It also features 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores, though Inside does not use ray tracing. The pixel rate is 158.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 455.4 GTexel/s. These numbers translate directly to the measured FPS: the GPU is capable of processing the game's 2D side-scrolling visuals with massive overhead.

In synthetic tests, the GPU scores 38,54 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 168,006 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 157,352 in Geekbench Vulkan. The PassMark G3D score of 26,927 is solid. The data shows that the GPU is never the limiting factor in this pairing, even at 4K. At lower resolutions, the CPU becomes more relevant, but the 7700X's strong single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2,985) keeps up without issue.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a classic pattern: the GPU load increases as resolution rises, but the frame rates remain high in all cases. Starting at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, with frame rates hitting 384.4 FPS on Low settings. Moving to 1440p, that drops to 331.1 FPS on Low, a 13.9% reduction. At 4K, the Low setting yields 206.6 FPS, a 46.2% reduction from 1080p. This scaling indicates that the GPU is taking on more work, but the CPU is still keeping pace.

The gap between settings is also telling. At 1080p, the difference between Low (384.4 FPS) and Ultra (219.4 FPS) is a 43% drop, showing that the GPU is doing more work at higher presets. At 4K, the Low-to-Ultra drop is from 206.6 FPS to 96.4 FPS, a 53.3% reduction. This steeper drop at 4K confirms that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU's influence fades.

The diminishing returns are clear: 1080p Ultra hits 219.4 FPS, 1440p Ultra hits 156.2 FPS, and 4K Ultra hits 96.4 FPS. The system never drops below 96 FPS in any tested configuration, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. The limiting component shifts from the CPU at 1080p to the GPU at 4K, but neither ever becomes a true bottleneck that would cause stutter or noticeable lag.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1080p, the results are consistently high: Low settings produce 384.4 FPS, Medium 352.8 FPS, High 226.4 FPS, and Ultra 219.4 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra is minimal (roughly 3%), suggesting that the Ultra preset does not add much graphical load for the FPS cost.

At 1440p, the numbers scale down proportionally: Low delivers 331.1 FPS, Medium 264 FPS, High 166.3 FPS, and Ultra 156.2 FPS. The High-to-Ultra gap remains small (about 6%), indicating that the Ultra preset's extra effects are not demanding. The Medium preset offers a significant boost over High, with 264 FPS versus 166.3 FPS, a 58.8% improvement.

At 4K, the system still performs admirably: Low hits 206.6 FPS, Medium 166.6 FPS, High 106.6 FPS, and Ultra 96.4 FPS. The High-to-Ultra difference narrows to about 10%, but the Medium-to-High drop is steep at 56.4%. This suggests that the High preset introduces a heavy graphical effect (likely shadow or lighting quality) that the GPU must work harder to render. The 4K Ultra result of 96.4 FPS is still smooth for most displays, though it approaches the point where a 120 Hz monitor would show its limits.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K Ultra with a 60 Hz monitor?*

A: Yes. The measured 4K Ultra average is 96.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Even the most demanding preset leaves ample headroom.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (up to 384.4 FPS on Low) that the CPU is likely the limiting factor, but the Ryzen 7 7700X's strong single-core performance prevents any noticeable stutter. The GPU has plenty of headroom at this resolution.

Q: How much difference does the Ultra preset make over High?

A: The difference is small. At 1080p, it is about 3% (219.4 FPS vs 226.4 FPS); at 1440p, it is about 6% (156.2 FPS vs 166.3 FPS); at 4K, it is about 10% (96.4 FPS vs 106.6 FPS). The visual improvement is likely minimal for the FPS cost.

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

A: A 144 Hz monitor can be fed at 1440p High (166.3 FPS) or 4K Medium (166.6 FPS). Both exceed 144 FPS, so you can choose based on whether you prefer higher resolution or higher settings.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM matter for this game?

A: No. Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer with modest texture requirements. The 12 GB GDDR6X memory is far more than needed, so VRAM is not a concern.

Q: How does this combo compare to newer hardware in this game?

A: The data does not include newer hardware comparisons. However, the combo ranks 289th out of 1,671, showing it is in the top tier of tested configurations, with no signs of weakness in this title.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 4K is the sweet spot. It delivers 166.6 FPS, which is far above any typical refresh rate and provides a smooth experience without the heavier load of High or Ultra. If you want the highest fidelity, 4K High at 106.6 FPS is still excellent, but the jump from Medium to High cuts the frame rate by 36%, which is not worth it for a game like Inside.

At 1440p, the High preset (166.3 FPS) is recommended over Ultra (156.2 FPS), as the difference is marginal and you retain the higher frame rate. The Medium preset (264 FPS) is overkill unless you have a 240 Hz monitor. At 1080p, any setting works, but High (226.4 FPS) offers the best visual return without dropping below 200 FPS. The Ultra presets across all resolutions show diminishing returns, so they are only worth using if you prioritize maxing out the game's graphical options and have a monitor that can display the lower frame rates. In short, the data suggests that Medium or High presets give the most sensible experience, with the GPU and CPU both having enough power to keep the game running flawlessly at high refresh rates.