Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti delivers a highly playable experience in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016-07-06. The data set shows this combination achieving excellent frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the lowest average result being 46 FPS at 4K Ultra. While the GPU is an older, end-of-life product from the GeForce 10-series, its performance in this specific title is more than adequate, and the pairing ranks in the lower-middle tier of all tested combos.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 216 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the system is very capable at standard 1080p resolution even with the least demanding graphics preset.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 46 FPS on Ultra settings to 98 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset yields an average of 78 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 66 and 90 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2482 out of 2887 total tested combinations, placing it in the lower percentile of systems evaluated for this game.

Q: What are the core specifications of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F?

A: The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It is based on the Zen 5 architecture, uses the AMD Socket AM5, and has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

A: The GPU comes with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, offering a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. Its memory clock is rated at 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective speed.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF, 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the primary graphics processor, built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The GPU's memory subsystem is a significant factor for rendering Inside, as it features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus width, delivering a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient to handle the game's textures and graphical data at the tested resolutions, though the data suggests it becomes a limiting factor at higher settings.

The GPU's compute capabilities are defined by its 1536 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. It achieves a pixel rate of 84.96 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 169.9 GTexel/s, which directly influences how quickly the game's scenes can be drawn. The FP32 performance is rated at 5.437 TFLOPS, a figure that is relevant for the game's physics and visual effects. In the context of the measured results, the GPU's performance is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, especially at higher resolutions like 3840x2160.

The GTX 1660 Ti holds a percentile rank of 41 among all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-range performer in the broader database. Its average benchmark score is 7723. In terms of nearest rivals, it sits 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon 540, 1.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100, 2.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon R7 250, and 2.3% ahead of the Intel Arc A310. These margins are relatively small, suggesting that the GPU's performance in general benchmarks is closely matched with these other cards. However, in Inside specifically, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU can still push high frame rates at lower settings, but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 46 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end desktop processor from the 9000 series, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and can boost up to 5.50 GHz, providing substantial processing power for game logic and physics calculations. The CPU is built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, using a 4 nm process node from TSMC. It supports DDR5 memory via a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and connects to the system via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

In terms of raw processing capability, the CPU's benchmark scores are impressive. It achieves a multithread score of 36470 and a single-thread score of 4691. Its floating-point math score is 77955, and integer math is 120788. These scores indicate that the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck in a game like Inside, which is not known for heavy multi-threaded workloads. The CPU's percentile rank is 94 among all CPUs, placing it in the top tier of processors.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69996 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which scores 69875. The Intel Core i7-14700KF is slightly faster with a score of 70163, a 0.2% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel Core i7-14700K are slightly slower, with scores of 69515 and 69355, representing deltas of 0.7% and 0.9% respectively. The data suggests that in Inside, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data efficiently. Given that the FPS at 1080p Low reaches 216, it is clear the CPU can handle the game's demands without being a limiting factor, as the frame rate is likely capped by the GPU's output or the game's engine at that point.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti achieves a rank of 2482 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the lower half of the performance spectrum, which is a direct reflection of the GPU's capabilities rather than the CPU's. The CPU is a top-tier processor, but the GPU is a mid-range, end-of-life product with a percentile rank of 41. The disparity between the two components is evident, as the CPU has the potential to drive much higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful GPU.

The rank indicates that while this combo is not at the top of the charts, it is still viable for playing Inside. The data shows that the system can achieve playable frame rates at most settings, but it is not competitive with higher-end configurations that likely feature more modern GPUs. The gap between this combo and the top performers is significant, but the measured FPS data provides a clear picture of what users can expect. It is a balanced system for 1080p gaming, but it may struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K with ultra settings, as evidenced by the 46 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 216, which is exceptionally smooth. Medium settings yield an average of 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 and a maximum of 199 FPS. High settings produce an average of 108 FPS, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 103 FPS. All of these results are well above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a fluid experience at 1080p regardless of the preset chosen.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the GPU's limitations. Low settings achieve an average of 155 FPS. Medium settings average 124 FPS, with a minimum and maximum of 106 and 143 FPS. High settings average 78 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 74 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a reduction of 31 FPS, and from Medium to High is another 46 FPS reduction, highlighting the increasing load on the GPU at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance is more variable. Low settings still provide an average of 98 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings average 78 FPS, with a minimum of 66 and a maximum of 90 FPS. High settings drop to 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for many users. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with an average of 46 FPS. The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the frame rate drops significantly at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the user's resolution preference. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 103 FPS while providing the highest visual quality. The High preset is also viable, with an average of 108 FPS, but the difference in visual fidelity may not be worth the minor frame rate gain. For users prioritizing maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 216 FPS is an option, but the Medium preset at 173 FPS offers a better balance of quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is recommended, as it provides an average of 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS, ensuring a consistent experience. The High preset averages 78 FPS, which is acceptable for most players, but the drop from Medium to High is significant. The Ultra preset at 74 FPS is also playable, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only setting that guarantees smooth gameplay, with an average of 98 FPS. The Medium preset averages 78 FPS, which is still above 60, but the minimum of 66 FPS suggests occasional dips. The High and Ultra presets, at 49 and 46 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience. Users who wish to play at 4K should stick to Low or Medium settings to maintain playability.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear pattern of frame rate degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 216 at 1080p to 155 at 1440p, a reduction of 61 FPS, and then to 98 at 4K, a further reduction of 57 FPS. This represents a 55% drop from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 173 at 1080p to 124 at 1440p and then to 78 at 4K, a 55% drop as well. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 108 at 1080p to 78 at 1440p and then to 49 at 4K, a 55% reduction.

The consistency of the percentage drop across settings is notable. It indicates that the scaling is primarily resolution-driven, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The GTX 1660 Ti is the limiting factor here, as its processing power and memory bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The CPU, with its high single-thread and multithread scores, is not the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions, but the data shows a clear decline with each step up in resolution. This confirms that the GPU is the component that dictates the performance envelope for this combo in Inside.