Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a compelling performance profile in Inside, a puzzle platformer that scales dramatically across resolutions and settings. Measured data shows this combination achieving frame rates that range from a modest 86.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to a blistering 343.3 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating a system capable of handling both high-fidelity visuals and extreme refresh rates. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS figures, examines the role of each component, and offers practical guidance for optimizing the experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 549th out of 1671 tested combinations in Inside, placing it in the upper third of all tested systems. This percentile position is notable given the game’s relatively low graphical demands compared to modern AAA titles. The rank suggests that while this pairing is far from the top, it outperforms a substantial majority of alternatives, largely due to the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s ample bandwidth.

The CPU’s benchmark standing reinforces this picture. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D sits in the 87th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 31,580. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F (deltaPct 0.1), AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (deltaPct 0.3), AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (deltaPct 0.6), and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (deltaPct 0.6). These tiny deltaPct values indicate that the 7800X3D is essentially tied with these processors in overall benchmark performance, yet its 3D V-Cache configuration provides unique advantages in latency-sensitive scenarios, which can be relevant for a puzzle platformer’s physics and logic.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070 Ti ranks in the 74th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30,849. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (deltaPct 0.3), AMD Radeon RX 6700 (deltaPct -0.8), NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (deltaPct -0.9), and NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (deltaPct -1.2). The negative deltaPct values for the RX 6700 and others indicate the 3070 Ti outperforms them slightly, but the margins are narrow. This suggests that in Inside, the GPU is not the primary bottleneck, as even mid-range rivals come close in raw score.

The combination’s rank of 549 out of 1671 implies that many other combos—likely those with top-tier GPUs like the RTX 3080 or higher—achieve better raw FPS, but the 7800X3D’s exceptional single-thread score (2,725 in Geekbench) helps this pairing punch above its GPU weight in a game that relies heavily on CPU-driven game logic.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 343.3, recorded at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average FPS of 86.1, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck in this game?

A: Benchmark data suggests the CPU is well-suited for Inside, given its high percentile (87th) and strong single-thread score (2,725 in Geekbench). The GPU’s 74th percentile is lower, indicating it may be the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 283.8 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 136 FPS, a difference of 147.8 FPS.

Q: Does the combo support high refresh rates at 1080p?

A: Yes, all settings at 1920x1080 exceed 187.9 FPS, with Low hitting 343.3 FPS, making it suitable for 240Hz or even 360Hz displays.

Q: How does the combo’s rank compare to its component percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 549th out of 1671, which is lower than the CPU’s 87th percentile but roughly in line with the GPU’s 74th percentile, indicating the GPU drags the overall ranking down.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows a clear pattern of resolution scaling that reveals the limiting component. At 1080p, the combo delivers 343.3 FPS on Low, 321.1 on Medium, 198.5 on High, and 187.9 on Ultra. Dropping to 1440p reduces these numbers to 283.8, 231.9, 145.2, and 136 respectively. At 4K, the figures fall further to 179.2 (Low), 146 (Medium), 90 (High), and 86.1 (Ultra).

The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a drop from 343.3 to 179.2 FPS, a reduction of approximately 48%. This is a substantial decrease, but the game remains highly playable. In contrast, the drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is from 187.9 to 86.1 FPS, a 54% reduction. The fact that Low settings scale less severely than Ultra suggests that the GPU becomes more of a bottleneck at higher quality presets, where pixel shading and memory bandwidth are stressed.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (2,725 Geekbench score) is sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the 343.3 FPS ceiling. However, as resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows, and the 3070 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth become more critical. At 4K, the GPU’s limitations are exposed, particularly at Ultra settings where the 86.1 FPS result is only slightly above the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. Low settings average 343.3 FPS, Medium 321.1, High 198.5, and Ultra 187.9. The gap between Medium and High is notable—a drop of 122.6 FPS—suggesting that High settings introduce significant graphical effects that tax the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 283.8 (Low), 231.9 (Medium), 145.2 (High), and 136 (Ultra). The difference between Low and Medium here is 51.9 FPS, smaller than at 1080p, indicating that resolution scaling begins to dominate over settings changes. High to Ultra shows a modest drop of 9.2 FPS, implying diminishing returns from the highest preset.

At 3840x2160, the results are 179.2 (Low), 146 (Medium), 90 (High), and 86.1 (Ultra). The Low setting still achieves nearly 180 FPS, which is impressive for 4K, but Ultra drops below 90 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium at 4K is 33.2 FPS, while Medium to High is 56 FPS, showing that the Medium to High transition is the most demanding step.

Across all resolutions, the Ultra preset consistently yields the lowest FPS, with the 4K Ultra result of 86.1 being the only measured average below 90 FPS. The data indicates that the combo can handle 4K at medium settings (146 FPS) easily, but Ultra at 4K is the only configuration that approaches playability limits.

Settings Recommendations

For users seeking the best experience, the measured data offers clear guidance. At 1080p, Medium settings (321.1 FPS) provide a massive frame rate boost over High (198.5) with likely minor visual differences, making Medium the optimal choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. High settings still deliver 198.5 FPS, which is excellent for 144Hz displays, but the jump to Ultra (187.9) yields only 10.6 FPS more than High, making Ultra the least efficient preset.

At 1440p, Medium (231.9 FPS) remains the sweet spot, offering a significant margin over High (145.2). High settings are still highly playable, but the 86.7 FPS difference between Medium and High suggests that Medium provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra (136 FPS) is viable for 120Hz displays but not necessary.

At 4K, the recommendation shifts. Low (179.2 FPS) and Medium (146 FPS) are both excellent, but High (90 FPS) and Ultra (86.1 FPS) dip near the 60-90 FPS range. For a puzzle platformer where precision matters, a stable frame rate above 100 FPS is preferable, so Medium at 4K is the recommended preset, delivering 146 FPS without compromising much on visuals. Ultra at 4K should be avoided unless the user prioritizes maximum fidelity over frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its cache configuration is notable: 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is the largest among its peers and critical for games that rely on data reuse.

Benchmark scores indicate exceptional single-thread performance: 959 in 3DMark single-thread, 1,728 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 4,115 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Geekbench single-core score of 2,725 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. These scores suggest that the CPU can handle the logic-heavy nature of Inside, which involves physics puzzles and real-time interactions, without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU’s multi-thread scores are equally strong: 29,149 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 34,293 in Passmark multi-thread. However, in Inside, the game’s engine is likely to use fewer threads, making the single-thread performance more relevant. The 3D V-Cache (implied by the “X3D” suffix) provides an additional layer of data locality that can reduce memory latency, though the FACT PACK does not detail its specific effect on this game. The CPU’s TDP of 120 W and support for DDR5 memory (dual-channel, 83.2 GB/s bandwidth) ensure it can feed the GPU efficiently, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is based on the Ampere architecture (chip GA104) fabricated on an 8 nm process at Samsung. It ships with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 1575 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it features 6,144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The memory clock is listed as 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective data rate.

In Inside, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. The measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are the limiting factors at 4K Ultra, where the 86.1 FPS result is likely constrained by the 8 GB VRAM capacity and the 169.9 GPixel/s pixel rate. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30,849 places it in the 74th percentile, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700, is only -0.8% behind in deltaPct, indicating that the 3070 Ti is not a class-leading GPU but rather a solid mid-to-high-end option.

The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering techniques, though Inside is a 2016 title that may not fully utilize these features. The 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 performance is more than sufficient for this game, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p Low (343.3). However, the drop to 86.1 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints, not its compute power. The 3070 Ti’s TDP of 290 W and suggested PSU of 600 W indicate a power-hungry card, but that is not directly relevant to in-game performance.