Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination places 448th out of 1671 tested combos for Inside, putting it in the top quarter of all systems evaluated. This rank reflects a pairing where the CPU's strengths and the GPU's raw throughput align well with a game that is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The position is solid, indicating that this combo provides a high-refresh-rate experience without being near the absolute top of the leaderboard, which is typically reserved for the most extreme hardware configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 448 out of 1671 places it in the 73rd percentile of all tested configurations for this title. This is a strong showing, but it is important to contextualize it: Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer from 2016, and its engine is not designed to stress modern flagship hardware. The data shows that this combo is clearly capable of delivering extremely high frame rates, but the rank indicates that many other combinations—likely those with even newer or more specialized components—can achieve similar or higher performance in this specific title. The gap between this combo and the top ranks is likely due to the diminishing returns of pairing high-end components with a game that has a modest performance ceiling. For practical purposes, the 448th rank means this system will not be the bottleneck for anyone playing this game; it will be more than sufficient for any display or preference.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The processor's defining feature is its large 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a significant advantage for gaming workloads that often rely on fast access to frequently used data. In Inside, which is not heavily multithreaded, the CPU's single-thread performance is the primary driver of physics and game logic. The benchmark scores show a single-thread rating of 959 in 3DMark and 1728 in Cinebench R20, which are robust figures. However, the data suggests that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor here. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 343.1, which is far beyond what the game's engine needs to be fluid. The CPU's 16 threads ensure that any background tasks or system overhead do not interfere with the game's frame pacing. Its 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it is a top-tier performer, but in this specific title, its vast cache and high clocks are somewhat underutilized, as the game is not complex enough to leverage them fully. The CPU's role is to provide consistent, high minimum frame rates, which it does admirably, but the overall performance is dictated more by the GPU and the game's engine limits.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and 4 nm process, is the primary driver of frame rates in Inside. It comes with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, offering a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock is 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz. The benchmark data shows a strong Passmark G3D score of 25381, placing it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's role is to handle the rendering, and the measured FPS shows it does so with ease. At 4K Ultra, the combo still manages an average of 94.7 FPS, which is excellent for a game of this type. The GPU's 128 ROPs and 3584 shading units are more than enough to push the simple geometry and lighting of Inside at very high frame rates. The 16 GB of VRAM is far more than the game requires, meaning there is no risk of running out of memory, even at 4K with high-resolution textures. The RX 9070 is the component that scales the most with resolution changes, as seen in the FPS data: it delivers 343.1 FPS at 1080p Low but drops to 195.8 FPS at 4K Low. This shows that while the GPU is powerful, it is still the part of the system that sees the most workload as resolution increases.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo overkill for Inside?*

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 203.6 FPS, and even at 4K Ultra, it maintains 94.7 FPS. The game's requirements are low, and this hardware provides a massive performance headroom, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors or future-proofing, but it is not necessary to play the game smoothly.

*Q: Which component is more important for performance in Inside?*

A: The GPU. The measured FPS scales significantly with resolution changes, from 343.1 FPS at 1080p Low to 195.8 FPS at 4K Low. The CPU's role is secondary, as its performance is consistent, and the game's engine does not appear to bottleneck at any tested resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 31580. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700F, has an average score of 31543, which is a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning they are nearly identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX is also very close, with a deltaPct of 0.3%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 34780. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA A2, has an average score of 34866, which is a deltaPct of -0.2%, meaning the RX 9070 is slightly behind. The NVIDIA Quadro GV100 is ahead by a deltaPct of 0.3%.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 4K display?

A: For a 4K display, the High preset at 98.2 FPS is the best balance. The Ultra preset drops to 94.7 FPS, which is a marginal difference, but High offers a slightly higher frame rate with presumably similar visual quality in this game.

Q: Can this combo handle a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: Yes, easily. At 2560x1440 with the High preset, the combo produces 156.3 FPS, which is above the 144Hz refresh rate. Even at the Ultra preset, it achieves 148.7 FPS, keeping the experience smooth.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 214.8 to 156.3, a reduction of about 27%. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings, the FPS drops further from 156.3 to 98.2, a reduction of about 37%. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 343.1 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit or the CPU's ability to feed frames. At 4K Low, the FPS is 195.8, showing that the GPU's workload increases significantly with pixel count. The fact that the FPS does not halve when going from 1080p to 4K (a 4x pixel increase) suggests that the game is not purely GPU-bound at all resolutions. The CPU's strong single-thread performance helps maintain playable frame rates, but the GPU is clearly the component that feels the most pressure at higher resolutions. For the best experience, users should consider the resolution of their display and adjust settings accordingly, as the combo is powerful enough to offer high FPS at all tested resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of the performance at four presets across three resolutions. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers 203.6 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. The Medium preset at 317.3 FPS is unnecessarily high, and the difference between Medium and Ultra is likely negligible in visual terms for this game. However, for competitive play or use with a 240Hz monitor, the Low preset at 343.1 FPS offers the highest possible frame rate. For 1440p displays, the High preset at 156.3 FPS is the recommended option, as it provides a smooth experience on 144Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 148.7 FPS is also viable, but the slight FPS gain from High is not worth the potential visual quality loss. For 4K displays, the High preset at 98.2 FPS is the best balance, as it offers a playable and smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 94.7 FPS is nearly identical in performance, so users can choose based on visual preference. The Low preset at 195.8 FPS is excessive for 4K, as the game will not benefit from such high frame rates on a typical 60Hz TV. Overall, the High or Ultra presets are recommended for the best visual experience, as the combo's performance headroom is so large that it can easily handle the most demanding settings in this title.