Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a game that is far more forgiving on hardware than its atmospheric presentation suggests. The measured results show this combination is capable of obliterating even the most demanding display configurations, making it a top-tier choice for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a system that remains firmly GPU-bound at higher pixel counts but transitions to a CPU-limited state at 1080p. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 110 FPS average. Dropping to 1440p Ultra increases the average to 175 FPS, a gain of 65 FPS (approximately 59% higher). Moving further down to 1080p Ultra yields 244 FPS, another 69 FPS jump (about 39% higher than 1440p). This pattern of diminishing returns as resolution decreases is classic behavior for a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K but the CPU's headroom becomes more relevant at lower resolutions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically as resolution drops. At 4K, the difference between Low (231 FPS) and Ultra (110 FPS) is 121 FPS. At 1440p, that spread grows to 134 FPS (309 FPS Low vs 175 FPS Ultra). At 1080p, the spread reaches exactly 100 FPS (344 FPS Low vs 244 FPS Ultra). The fact that 1080p Low hits 344 FPS while 4K Ultra sits at 110 FPS indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's pixel throughput is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's strong single-thread performance (evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 959) keeps frame rates exceptionally high even when the GPU workload is light.

Interestingly, the Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling behavior. From 4K Medium (185 FPS) to 1440p Medium (285 FPS) is a 100 FPS increase, and from 1440p to 1080p Medium (318 FPS) is another 33 FPS. The 4K to 1440p jump represents a 54% improvement, while the 1440p to 1080p jump is only 12%, suggesting that the GPU begins to hit a ceiling of efficiency around 1440p Medium where the CPU can feed frames fast enough to approach the card's architectural limits.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing achieves a combo rank of 508 out of 3716 total combos. This places it in the top 14% of all systems tested for Inside. The percentileVsAllCpus for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 83, and the percentileVsAllGpus for the RTX 4070 SUPER is also 83, indicating both components sit comfortably above the majority of hardware in their respective categories.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, all with average scores within 0.1% of the 7800X3D's 33079 average. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and RTX 5050 Mobile, with the RTX 4070 SUPER trailing the RTX 4090 Mobile by just 1% in average benchmark score. This context suggests that while the combo is strong, it is not at the absolute apex of performance; there are faster configurations, but the 508th rank out of 3716 shows it outperforms roughly 86% of all tested pairings in this specific game.

The data indicates that the combo's rank is likely boosted by the CPU's 3D V-Cache advantage in gaming workloads, even though Inside is not a traditionally CPU-intensive title. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz provides ample processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at any resolution.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz are the relevant figures here. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The GPU's FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS is what drives the raw pixel pushing required for high-resolution rendering.

In Inside, the GPU's role is strictly tied to resolution scaling. The fact that 4K Low (231 FPS) is nearly double 4K High (116 FPS) shows how much of the GPU's workload is tied to shader complexity and texture filtering. The card's 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs handle the game's side-scrolling visuals with ease, but the drop from Low to Ultra at any resolution shows a clear correlation with increased pixel shading demands.

The memory subsystem is more than adequate for this title. At 4K Ultra, the game likely does not approach the 12 GB VRAM limit, given that the average FPS remains above 100. The bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is sufficient to feed the 192-bit bus without causing visible stutters or frame drops, as evidenced by the consistent min FPS of 157 at 4K Medium. The 35.48 FP32 TFLOPS is the key metric for understanding why the card scales so well; it has enough compute throughput to handle the game's lighting and shadow effects even at 4K, though the 110 FPS at Ultra suggests it is nearing its practical limit for that preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the results are uniformly excellent. Low settings produce 344 FPS, Medium 318 FPS (min 270, max 366), High 256 FPS, and Ultra 244 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is exactly 100 FPS, but even the lowest figure, 244 FPS, is far beyond what any 60Hz or 144Hz display can utilize. This suggests that at 1080p, the system is almost always CPU-bound; the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's single-thread performance becomes the deciding factor, and it delivers.

At 1440p, the numbers remain very high. Low settings hit 309 FPS, Medium 285 FPS (min 242, max 328), High 184 FPS, and Ultra drops to 175 FPS. The step from Medium to High is the largest single preset jump at this resolution, a loss of 101 FPS. This indicates that the High preset introduces a significant increase in GPU workload, likely from more advanced post-processing or higher-quality shadows. The difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 9 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns on the highest preset.

At 4K, the system still delivers playable frame rates across all presets. Low settings yield 231 FPS, Medium 185 FPS (min 157, max 213), High 116 FPS, and Ultra 110 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium costs 46 FPS, Medium to High costs 69 FPS, and High to Ultra costs only 6 FPS. The small delta between High and Ultra at 4K (6 FPS) versus the larger delta at 1440p (9 FPS) suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint at 4K, where the additional effect complexity in Ultra cannot be fully rendered due to pixel throughput limits.

The min FPS data points are only available for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the min is 270 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 242 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 157 FPS. These minimums are all well above 60 FPS, confirming that there are no severe frame time spikes that would cause perceptible stuttering, even at the highest resolution tested.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the optimal preset depends entirely on your display's refresh rate and resolution. For 4K users with a 120Hz display, the High preset at 116 FPS is the best choice; it provides a smooth experience that nearly matches the refresh rate, while Ultra's 110 FPS offers only a 5% improvement in visual fidelity for a negligible FPS cost. For 4K users with a 60Hz display, even Ultra at 110 FPS is overkill, so you can enable maximum settings without concern.

For 1440p users, the High preset at 184 FPS is ideal for 165Hz monitors, as it stays above the refresh rate threshold. If you have a 240Hz display, the Low preset at 309 FPS or Medium at 285 FPS (min 242) will keep you above 240 FPS consistently, though the visual downgrade from High may not be worth it for a game like Inside where atmosphere matters. The Medium preset at 285 FPS is the sweet spot for 240Hz panels, as it maintains a high average while keeping the minimum above 240.

For 1080p users, the Ultra preset at 244 FPS is the clear recommendation. It provides the best visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate of any mainstream 240Hz monitor. The High preset at 256 FPS is nearly identical in performance, so choosing between them is purely a matter of visual preference. There is no reason to use Low or Medium at 1080p unless you are chasing maximum frame rates for competitive play, which is irrelevant for a puzzle platformer.

The data suggests that the Ultra preset is the best overall experience for most users, as the FPS cost from High to Ultra is minimal (between 6 and 9 FPS depending on resolution) while the visual upgrade is likely noticeable given the preset name. The only scenario where High is preferable is on a 120Hz 4K display, where the 6 FPS difference could theoretically drop you below the refresh rate in demanding scenes.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K 120Hz?*

A: Yes, but only with the High preset. The measured average FPS at 4K High is 116, which exceeds 120Hz. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 110 FPS, which would fall below a 120Hz refresh rate target.

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

A: At 1080p, the CPU is more likely the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 344 FPS cap at Low settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with Ultra settings dropping to 110 FPS. The system transitions from CPU-bound to GPU-bound as resolution increases.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p 165Hz monitor?

A: The High preset at 184 FPS is the best option. It provides a comfortable margin above 165Hz. The Medium preset at 285 FPS also works, but High offers better visuals without any risk of dropping below the refresh rate.

*Q: How much VRAM does Inside use at 4K Ultra?*

A: The FACT PACK does not include VRAM usage data. However, the 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on the RTX 4070 SUPER is sufficient to maintain an average of 110 FPS at 4K Ultra with no reported issues, suggesting the game does not exceed this capacity.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER outperform the RTX 4090 Mobile in this game?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has a lower average benchmark score (43223) than the RTX 4090 Mobile (43667), a 1% difference. However, no direct in-game comparison is provided in the data, so exact FPS parity in Inside cannot be confirmed.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D a good match for the RTX 4070 SUPER in this title?

A: Yes. The combo rank of 508 out of 3716 places it in the top 14% of all tested systems. The CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 959) ensures it does not bottleneck the GPU, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.