Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers remarkably high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures that even the most demanding settings remain highly playable. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, contextualizes the hardware’s role, and answers common questions based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and dramatic scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 193 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 139 FPS, a 28% reduction. At 4K, the average falls further to 87 FPS, which is a 55% reduction from the 1080p figure. This steep decline is the classic signature of a GPU-limited scenario; the rendering load increases exponentially with pixel count, and the RX 7700 XT’s compute resources are the primary constraint.

The pattern is even more pronounced at lower settings. With Low settings, the system achieves 387 FPS at 1080p, 278 FPS at 1440p, and 175 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 55%, nearly identical to the High setting drop. This consistency suggests that the scaling penalty is purely a function of resolution and not of the specific visual workload, which is typical for a game like Inside with its relatively simple 2.5D rendering. The fact that the FPS nearly doubles when moving from 4K High (87 FPS) to 4K Low (175 FPS) indicates that the GPU has headroom when settings are relaxed.

What does this imply about the limiting component? At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the constraint here, as evidenced by the fact that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 387 FPS—a figure that would stress even the fastest processors. The data suggests that if the goal is to push refresh rates beyond 144Hz, 1080p is the resolution to target, while 4K is better suited for a 60Hz or 90Hz display. The scaling is linear and predictable, making it easy to anticipate performance at intermediate resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the workhorse in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the frame rates observed. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game released in 2016, this is an enormous amount of memory bandwidth and capacity. Inside is not a texture-heavy title, so the 12 GB frame buffer is unlikely to be a limiting factor at any resolution tested. The data supports this: performance scales smoothly with resolution, which would not be the case if the system were hitting a memory capacity wall.

The GPU’s clock speeds are also relevant. The Radeon RX 7700 XT has a base clock of 1435 MHz, a game clock of 2171 MHz, and a boost clock of 2544 MHz. The high boost clock is indicative of the card’s ability to sustain high throughput. In the measured results, the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is substantial: 175 FPS versus 83 FPS. This 52% performance gap shows that the GPU’s shading units, 3456 in total, are heavily engaged by the higher-fidelity effects in the Ultra preset. The pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s are more than sufficient for this game, but they are still the resources being taxed at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s benchmark scores provide context for its overall capability. With a Passmark G3D score of 22547, it sits in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (0.5% higher score) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (0.8% lower score). This places the desktop RX 7700 XT in a competitive position against mobile parts, but the data for Inside shows it is more than capable of delivering a high-refresh-rate experience. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3316 further confirms its modern DirectX 12 capabilities, though Inside is an older title that likely relies on older APIs.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 139 FPS. This suggests a very smooth experience for most displays, though not quite enough to max out a 144Hz panel.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 4K Ultra, the system averages 83 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it averages 184 FPS. This represents a 55% reduction in frame rate when moving to 4K, indicating a heavy GPU load at the higher resolution.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic GPU-bound pattern. The CPU’s strong performance is evident at 1080p Low, where the system reaches 387 FPS, showing it is not holding back the GPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The only minimum FPS values provided are for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 263, at 1440p Medium it is 189, and at 4K Medium it is 119. These figures indicate frame times are consistent, with no severe stutters.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its closest rival, the RTX 5060 Mobile?

A: The Passmark G3D score for the RX 7700 XT is 22547, which is 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile’s score of 22435. This suggests near-identical rasterization performance in synthetic benchmarks, though real-world game results can vary.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144Hz monitor?

A: Based on the data, 1080p is the only resolution where all settings exceed 144 FPS, with Ultra hitting 184 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium settings (278 and 222 FPS) exceed 144 FPS, while High (139 FPS) falls just short.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT achieves a rank of 864 out of 2887 combos for Inside. This places it in the 70th percentile of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a mid-range to upper-mid-range setup. The rank is a holistic measure that considers the combined CPU and GPU performance in this specific game.

The CPU’s individual performance helps explain this ranking. The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher). This shows the 9700F is a top-tier processor, which contributes to the combo’s high overall rank. However, the GPU’s percentile is lower at 67%, suggesting that while the CPU is excellent, the GPU is the more average component in this pairing, preventing the combo from ranking higher.

The rank of 864 out of 2887 indicates that the vast majority of combos (over 2000) perform worse than this setup in Inside. This is expected, as the game is not particularly demanding, and this hardware is modern and capable. The data implies that users with this combo will have a highly enjoyable experience, with the only limitation being the inability to hit extremely high refresh rates at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how the game performs across its four presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The goal is to find a balance between visual fidelity and frame rate that matches common display refresh rates. For a 60Hz display, 4K Ultra with an average of 83 FPS is an excellent choice, providing the highest visual quality while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum FPS for 4K Medium is 119, which suggests that even the most demanding scenes will not drop below 60 FPS at Ultra.

For users with 144Hz displays, the choice is more nuanced. At 1080p, all settings are viable, with Ultra averaging 184 FPS and Low reaching 387 FPS. The best experience would be 1080p Ultra, as it provides the highest visual quality while still exceeding 144 FPS. At 1440p, High settings average 139 FPS, which is just below the 144Hz target. To fully utilize a 144Hz monitor at 1440p, Medium settings are the best option, averaging 222 FPS and providing a significant safety margin. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 189, ensuring no drops below the refresh rate.

The data suggests that the "High" preset is a sweet spot for visual quality, but it comes at a significant performance cost compared to Medium. The difference between Medium and High at 4K is 53 FPS (140 vs 87), a 38% reduction. This indicates that High enables more demanding effects that heavily tax the GPU. For a competitive edge or the smoothest possible experience, Low settings at 1080p are the clear winner, but the visual downgrade is substantial. The recommendation is to prioritize a stable frame rate that matches the display’s refresh rate, using the preset that achieves it.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum values are only provided for Medium settings.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :------ | :------ | :------ |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 387 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 309 | 263 | 356 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 193 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 184 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 278 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 222 | 189 | 256 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 139 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 132 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 175 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 140 | 119 | 161 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 87 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 83 | - | - |

At 1080p, the system is incredibly fast. The difference between Low and Ultra is 203 FPS, showing the GPU has massive headroom at this resolution. The frame times for Medium are also very tight, with a minimum of 263 FPS, indicating no perceptible stutter. At 1440p, the performance is still excellent, with all settings except Ultra and High exceeding 200 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 146 FPS. At 4K, the performance becomes more moderate, but the system still manages to keep all presets above 83 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 92 FPS difference, which is the most significant absolute drop.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is a formidable processor that ensures the GPU is never starved of data. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz are high figures, and the Passmark single-thread score of 4691 is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. This single-thread performance is critical for games like Inside, which often rely on a primary game thread for logic and physics. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU load is minimal, the system reaches 387 FPS. This is a strong indicator that the CPU is not a limiting factor, as it can feed frames to the GPU faster than the GPU can render them.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, supported by DDR5 memory, is also ample for this game. The L3 cache of 32 MB (shared) is generous and helps reduce latency for frequently accessed data. The processor’s average benchmark score of 69996 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163, 0.2% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, 0.2% lower). This shows that the 9700F is competitive with some of the best desktop and mobile processors available.

In the context of Inside, the CPU’s role is to maintain a high minimum frame rate and ensure smooth frame pacing. The lack of any reported minimum FPS below 119 (at 4K Medium) suggests that the CPU is capable of handling any complex physics or AI calculations without introducing bottlenecks. The data implies that users could pair this CPU with a more powerful GPU to achieve even higher frame rates at 1080p, but for this specific GPU, the balance is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and solid 4K performance.