Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. This pairing places in the top 10% of all tested combos for this game, ranking 167th out of 1671. The data shows a system capable of ultra-high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while still providing a smooth 4K experience. This page analyzes the measured FPS data to explain the role of each component, how the system scales across resolutions, and which settings offer the best experience.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Zen 4 architecture and features 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 4.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The processor's large 96 MB shared L3 cache is a notable feature, though Inside's simple 2D puzzle-platformer visuals do not typically load the CPU heavily. The benchmark results confirm this, as the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in the measured frame rates.

The processor's synthetic benchmark scores are solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29149 and a single-core score of 4115. Its average benchmark score is 31580, which places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs. In terms of direct rivals, the data shows it is virtually tied with the Intel Core i7-12700F, which has an average score of 31543, a delta of only 0.1%. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, which scores 31495, by a 0.3% margin. This close grouping suggests that for a game like Inside, the CPU's raw processing power is more than sufficient.

The 3DMark scores provide further insight. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 7980, and the max-thread score is 7967, showing strong scaling with the 16 threads. Single-thread performance, critical for game logic, is represented by a 3DMark single-thread score of 959. In the context of Inside, these scores indicate that the CPU can easily handle the game's physics and logic, allowing the GPU to be the primary driver of frame rates. At 1080p Low settings, the frame rate hits 341.4 FPS, which is the highest measured, but even at 4K Ultra, the 116.1 FPS average suggests the CPU is not holding back the system.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Inside. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a substantial 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. With 8448 shading units, this card is overkill for the game's visual requirements, but the results show it delivers headroom for high refresh rates.

The GPU's benchmark performance is equally impressive. Its average benchmark score is 48704, placing it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, which scores 49071, a delta of -0.7%, meaning the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is slightly behind. Conversely, it is ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000, which scores 47915, by a 1.6% margin. In DirectX benchmarks, its Passmark DirectX 12 score is 119, while the DirectX 11 score is 278, showing strong API support.

The GPU's influence is most apparent when looking at the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings. At 4K, the frame rate drops from 245 FPS on Low to 116.1 FPS on Ultra. This is a clear indication that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than enough for Inside, even at 4K Ultra, ensuring there are no texture pop-in or memory-related stutters. The data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of performance, and its capabilities are what allow this system to achieve the high frame rates observed.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component. At 1080p High settings, the system averages 267.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 192.8 FPS, a decrease of 74.9 FPS. At 4K High, the average further drops to 125 FPS. This pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases is classic GPU-bound behavior. The CPU, with its high single-thread performance, is able to keep up with the demands of the game logic, but the GPU's workload increases exponentially with resolution.

The scaling for Ultra settings is even more telling. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 259.7 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 186.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 116.1 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, with the 4K Ultra score being less than half of the 1080p Ultra score. This steep decline indicates that the GPU's rendering pipeline is the bottleneck. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rates to remain relatively flat across resolutions, but the data shows a consistent and significant drop.

The performance on Low settings confirms this analysis. At 1080p Low, the system hits 341.4 FPS, which is likely approaching the limits of the game engine or the CPU's ability to feed the GPU. At 1440p Low, it drops to 307.8 FPS, and at 4K Low, it is 245 FPS. Even at the lowest settings, the 4K resolution requires more GPU work than 1080p, leading to a measurable performance decrease. The data strongly suggests that for this game, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's performance scales predictably with resolution, and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D provides ample headroom to avoid becoming a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the High preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The average frame rate of 192.8 FPS is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most high-end monitors, providing a very smooth experience. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p only increases the visual fidelity slightly, but the frame rate drops to 186.8 FPS, a loss of only 6 FPS. This makes Ultra a viable option for users prioritizing visuals, as the performance cost is minimal.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset is the best choice. With an average of 259.7 FPS, it provides a massive performance buffer for high-refresh-rate displays (240Hz and above). The difference between High (267.7 FPS) and Ultra (259.7 FPS) is negligible, so enabling Ultra settings is recommended for the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. The Medium preset at 1080p, with 317.7 FPS, is only useful for those chasing the absolute maximum frame rate, but the visual downgrade is not worth the marginal gain.

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 125 FPS, which is excellent for 4K and suitable for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 116.1 FPS, which is still playable, but the performance hit of 8.9 FPS is more significant at this resolution. The Medium preset at 4K offers 196.9 FPS, but the visual reduction from High is noticeable. Therefore, High at 4K is the sweet spot, providing a great balance between fidelity and the high frame rates that this hardware can achieve.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 167th out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 10% of all systems tested, indicating that it is a high-performance pairing for this title. The ranking reflects the combined strength of the CPU and GPU, with the GPU's high frame rates at all resolutions being the primary contributor.

The rank of 167 out of 1671 suggests that while this is a very powerful setup, there are 166 other combinations that perform better in this game. These higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful GPUs, such as the RTX 4090 or other top-tier cards, which would push the 4K frame rates even higher. However, the data shows that this combo is not far from the top, and its performance is more than sufficient for an excellent gaming experience in Inside.

The ranking also highlights the efficiency of the pairing. The CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures it doesn't bottleneck the GPU, allowing the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER to reach its full potential. This is a well-balanced configuration where neither component holds the other back, resulting in a high overall ranking. For a game that is not graphically demanding, this combo's rank confirms it is a top-tier choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The complete set of measured average FPS data is presented below for reference.

• 1920x1080
• Low: 341.4 FPS
• Medium: 317.7 FPS
• High: 267.7 FPS
• Ultra: 259.7 FPS

• 2560x1440
• Low: 307.8 FPS
• Medium: 287.9 FPS
• High: 192.8 FPS
• Ultra: 186.8 FPS

• 3840x2160
• Low: 245 FPS
• Medium: 196.9 FPS
• High: 125 FPS
• Ultra: 116.1 FPS

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this hardware?*

A: The data suggests 1440p is the sweet spot, providing an average of 192.8 FPS at High settings, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other systems?

A: It ranks 167th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 10% of all systems for Inside.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops significantly as resolution increases (e.g., from 267.7 FPS at 1080p High to 125 FPS at 4K High), while the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: What are the frame rates at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 4K Ultra, the system averages 116.1 FPS, which is smooth and playable for a puzzle platformer.

Q: Is the High or Ultra preset better at 1080p?

A: Ultra is recommended at 1080p, as it averages 259.7 FPS, very close to the High preset's 267.7 FPS, offering better visuals for a negligible performance cost.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and is it enough?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. This is far more than sufficient for Inside, even at 4K Ultra, preventing any memory-related performance issues.