Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer that leans heavily on atmosphere and precise timing, and the benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination reveals a system that is almost absurdly overqualified for the task. The measured frame rates are so high across all settings and resolutions that the game’s visual presentation, rather than the hardware, becomes the only limiting factor. This pairing does not merely run Inside; it obliterates it, delivering performance that is firmly in the field of high-refresh-rate dominance.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a classic pattern of GPU-bound workload, but with a twist: the ceiling is so high that even the most demanding preset remains exceptionally playable. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 384.6 FPS, which drops to 344 FPS at 1440p and further to 241.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is beginning to feel the pressure of the increased pixel count, though it still maintains a triple-digit average.

The scaling becomes more pronounced as settings increase. At High settings, the frame rate falls from 269.9 FPS at 1080p to 193.7 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 119.3 FPS at 4K (a 38% drop from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows a similar trajectory, moving from 255.3 FPS at 1080p to 183.2 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 113.7 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the frame rates across all settings (ranging from 255.3 to 384.6 FPS) are so high that the Ryzen 7 7700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads are working near their limit. At 4K, however, the GPU’s rendering load takes over, and the difference between Low (241.8 FPS) and Ultra (113.7 FPS) presets shows a 53% performance gap, confirming that the RTX 4070 Ti is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of all tested hardware combinations for Inside, this pairing sits at rank 112 out of 1671 combos. This placement in the top 7% of all tested systems confirms its raw capability, though it is not at the absolute pinnacle. The rank reflects a system that delivers exceptional performance, but it is not the fastest possible configuration for this game. The data indicates that the combination of the Ryzen 7 7700X and the RTX 4070 Ti is more than sufficient for a flawless experience, yet there are other combos that push even higher frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions.

The rank is a holistic measure, taking into account performance across all settings and resolutions. Given that the lowest average frame rate measured for this combo is 113.7 FPS (at 4K Ultra), the ranking suggests that the system is consistently fast, but not the absolute fastest. The 112th position out of 1671 combos means it outperforms 93% of tested systems, which is a strong showing for a mid-to-high-end desktop pairing. This is not a system that will struggle with any scene in Inside, but it also does not hold the crown for maximum FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the workhorse in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured results. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, the card has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is ample for a game like Inside that does not feature massive texture-heavy environments. The GPU’s boost clock of 2610 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, allows it to sustain high frame rates without breaking a sweat.

The GPU’s 7680 shading units and 80 ROPs are key to its performance at 4K. The pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s means the card can fill the screen with rendered pixels quickly, which is why it can still deliver 119.3 FPS at 4K High settings. The FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS is more than enough for the game’s simple shaders and lighting effects. The fact that the card maintains a 113.7 FPS average at 4K Ultra, despite the game’s stylized visuals, shows that the RTX 4070 Ti is never the limiting factor in this test. It is a GPU that is clearly designed for much heavier workloads, and Inside simply does not tax it fully, even at the highest resolution and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, with the Low preset achieving 384.6 FPS, Medium at 356.8 FPS, High at 269.9 FPS, and Ultra at 255.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 34%, showing that even at 1080p, the higher settings do cost performance, but the absolute numbers are so high that any of these presets would be a smooth experience on a 240Hz monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar. Low settings yield 344 FPS, Medium hits 310 FPS, High drops to 193.7 FPS, and Ultra settles at 183.2 FPS. The jump from Medium to High is significant, a 38% reduction, which suggests that the High preset enables effects that are particularly demanding on the GPU. At 3840x2160, the frame rates are still excellent for most gamers. Low settings produce 241.8 FPS, Medium achieves 196.1 FPS, High delivers 119.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 113.7 FPS. Even the lowest number here is above 100 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience on standard 60Hz or 120Hz displays.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the benchmark data shows an average of 113.7 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play, if any?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 384.6 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors (240Hz or higher). Even at 1440p Low, it hits 344 FPS, providing excellent responsiveness.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is more likely the limiting factor, as frame rates are very high across all settings, and the scaling between Low (384.6 FPS) and Ultra (255.3 FPS) is less severe than at higher resolutions.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 193.7 FPS at 2560x1440 to 119.3 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 38%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Medium settings produce 310 FPS, while High settings produce 193.7 FPS, a difference of 116.3 FPS or 38% lower performance for High.

Q: Is this combo overkill for Inside?

A: The data indicates that the lowest measured average is 113.7 FPS, and the highest is 384.6 FPS. This is a massive amount of performance for a puzzle platformer, making it overkill for a standard 60Hz display, but ideal for high-refresh-rate setups.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to a clear recommendation for the best experience. For users with a high-refresh-rate monitor (144Hz or higher), the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the sweet spot, delivering 310 FPS. This provides a fluid and responsive experience without the visual quality drop of Low settings. At 4K, the High preset is the best choice, as it delivers 119.3 FPS, which is just above the 120Hz threshold, while the Ultra preset at 113.7 FPS offers only a marginal visual improvement for a 5% performance penalty.

For those seeking the absolute highest frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p (384.6 FPS) or 1440p (344 FPS) is the way to go, but this sacrifices the game’s atmospheric lighting and shadow effects. The data suggests that the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it is 47% faster than High at the same resolution and still maintains a frame rate that exceeds all but the most extreme display refresh rates. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 4K users who prioritize maximum visual quality over the already high frame rates, as the difference between High and Ultra at 4K is minimal.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X plays a supporting role in this pairing, but its capabilities are crucial for the extremely high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, the CPU has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and a base clock of 4.50 GHz. This single-threaded performance is critical for a game like Inside, which may not be heavily multi-threaded but requires fast response times for physics and game logic.

The CPU’s benchmark scores support its capability. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30325 and a single-core score of 4281 indicate that the processor can handle the game’s demands without bottlenecking the GPU. The PassMark single-thread score of 4190 further confirms that the CPU is well-suited for high-FPS gaming. The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU has ample headroom. The Ryzen 7 7700X’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth ensure that data can be fed to the GPU quickly, preventing stutters. In this context, the CPU is not a weak link; it is a strong foundation that allows the RTX 4070 Ti to perform to its full potential, even if the game itself does not require such a robust processor.