Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The measured data shows this combination achieves high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, positioning it in the top 8.3% of all tested system combinations for this game. This analysis breaks down the specific performance metrics, scaling behavior, and component roles based solely on the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 240th out of 2887 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.3% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996 on average. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515), and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355). It trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163) by 0.2%.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 431, achieved with Low settings. The Medium preset reaches 396 FPS, while High and Ultra settings produce 248 and 236 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 107, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. The 4K High preset comes close at 112 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7900 XT have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 7900 XT features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F?

A: The launch MSRP for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is $289.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Inside, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's specifications highlight its capability: it is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 31 chip and features 5,376 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 192 ROPs. Its boost clock is listed at 2394 MHz, with a game clock of 2025 MHz. The substantial 20 GB of GDDR6 memory, paired with an 800.0 GB/s bandwidth, ensures that even at 4K resolution, the GPU has ample memory resources and bandwidth to avoid bottlenecks.

The GPU's raw compute power, measured at 51.48 TFLOPS for FP32, is more than sufficient for a game of Inside's graphical complexity. This is reflected in the benchmark results: at 4K Ultra, the combo still manages an average of 107 FPS, which is well above smooth-playable thresholds. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution demonstrates the GPU's headroom. For instance, at 1440p, the average FPS drops from 356 on Low to 170 on Ultra, a 52% decrease, showing that the GPU is heavily tasked by the higher-quality presets. The GPU's percentile rank against all GPUs is 55, and its average benchmark score is 13,745, but its nearest rivals in that metric are lower-tier parts, suggesting the synthetic benchmarks may not fully capture its gaming prowess in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and expected pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. This scaling provides insight into what component is limiting performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 431 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 356 FPS, a 17.4% reduction. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 224, which is a 48% reduction from the 1080p result. This significant drop at 4K, even on Low settings, indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 248 at 1080p to 178 at 1440p (a 28.2% drop) and then to 112 at 4K (a 54.8% drop from 1080p). For Ultra settings, the frame rates are 236 at 1080p, 170 at 1440p, and 107 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is remarkably consistent across settings, hovering around 54-55%. This uniform scaling across presets strongly suggests that the GPU, rather than the CPU, is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as pixel count increases, the GPU's workload grows, and frame rates fall accordingly. The fact that the 1080p Ultra score (236 FPS) is nearly double the 4K High score (112 FPS) underscores the GPU's workload at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers outstanding performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 431. The Medium preset shows an average of 396 FPS, with a minimum of 337 and a maximum of 455. High settings produce an average of 248 FPS. The Ultra preset yields an average of 236 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal (12 FPS), suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not very demanding at this resolution, or that the CPU is nearing its limit for draw calls.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very high. Low settings average 356 FPS. The Medium preset averages 285 FPS, with a minimum of 242 and a maximum of 328. High settings average 178 FPS, while Ultra settings average 170 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p (8 FPS) is even smaller than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to feel the load but is still providing high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes more apparent. Low settings average 224 FPS, which is still very playable. The Medium preset averages 179 FPS, with a minimum of 152 and a maximum of 206. High settings drop to an average of 112 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 107 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 52% reduction in average FPS (224 to 107), highlighting the GPU as the key bottleneck at this resolution. The minimum FPS recorded for the 4K Medium preset (152) is still higher than the average FPS for the 4K Ultra preset, demonstrating a clear performance hierarchy.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT ranks 240th out of 2,887 tested system combinations in Inside. This places it in the top 8.3% of all tested systems. The high ranking confirms both components' capabilities. The Ryzen 7 9700F's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Passmark score of 36,470, and its single-thread score of 4,691, ensure it does not bottleneck the GPU. The RX 7900 XT's substantial memory bandwidth and compute power allow it to push high frame rates at all resolutions.

The data shows that this combo is particularly well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and even for smooth 4K experiences. At 1440p Ultra, the average FPS of 170 is sufficient for most high-refresh-rate monitors. At 4K Ultra, the 107 FPS average is still above the 60 FPS standard, making it a viable 4K gaming setup. While the GPU's average benchmark score of 13,745 places it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, its nearest rivals in that metric are significantly less powerful parts, indicating that the synthetic average may be skewed by other tests. The in-game ranking of 240th out of 2,887 is a more accurate reflection of its gaming performance in this title, demonstrating that this combo excels in real-world scenarios.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F plays a crucial supporting role in this system. It is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This high boost clock is critical for gaming, as it ensures fast single-threaded performance, which is often the limiting factor in older or less optimized games. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4,691 is a strong indicator of its ability to handle game logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck.

In Inside, a game that is not heavily multithreaded, the CPU's single-core performance is more important than its multi-core capabilities. The 9700F's high boost clock and modern architecture ensure that it can easily keep up with the GPU's demands. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, where the CPU is often the bottleneck, the combo still achieves 431 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is not holding the GPU back. Even at 1080p Ultra, the CPU manages to provide 236 FPS, showing that it has enough headroom to feed the GPU in this title. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps reduce latency, contributing to the high frame rates seen in the measured data. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 36,470 is only 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, confirming that it is a top-tier performer even in highly threaded workloads, though those are less relevant for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended settings depend on the user's resolution and refresh rate goals. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 236 FPS, which is more than enough for even the fastest 240Hz monitors. The performance difference between High (248 FPS) and Ultra (236 FPS) is only 12 FPS, so the visual fidelity increase from Ultra is worth the minor performance cost. There is no need to use lower settings at this resolution, as even the Ultra preset provides an excellent experience.

For 2560x1440, the High preset offers the best balance. It provides an average of 178 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz and 165Hz monitors. The Ultra preset (170 FPS) is only 8 FPS slower, so Ultra is also a viable option if the user prioritizes maximum visual quality. However, given the small difference, either preset works well. The High preset is recommended as it provides a slightly higher frame rate with negligible visual difference in most cases.

For 3840x2160, the High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 112 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset (107 FPS) is only 5 FPS slower, so it is also playable, but the High preset provides a better margin for demanding scenes. The Medium preset (179 FPS) is overkill for 60Hz displays and does not offer enough visual improvement over High to justify the frame rate drop. The Low preset (224 FPS) is not recommended for 4K, as the visual quality reduction is significant and the High preset already provides a high frame rate. In summary, for a 60Hz 4K display, High is the sweet spot; for 1440p high-refresh displays, High or Ultra; and for 1080p, Ultra is the clear winner.