Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The measured data shows this pairing is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher settings, with the CPU providing ample headroom to push frame rates well beyond display refresh rates at every tested resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 333 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This demonstrates the combination's ability to far exceed standard monitor refresh rates in this title.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1411 out of 2887 tested combinations for this game. This places it in the middle of the overall distribution, although the absolute performance is very high due to the game's modest requirements.

Q: What is the lowest performance scenario in the measured data?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 72 FPS, observed at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. Even at this demanding 4K Ultra setting, the frame rate remains comfortably above 60 FPS.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 333 FPS on Low to 159 FPS on Ultra, representing a performance reduction of over half when enabling the highest quality preset.

Q: What are the only settings that provide minimum and maximum frame rate data?

A: The Medium settings preset is the only one with complete frame rate data. At 1920x1080, it shows a minimum of 226 FPS and a maximum of 306 FPS; at 2560x1440, it ranges from 163 to 220 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it ranges from 102 to 138 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score is 69996, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875), 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163), 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515), and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700K (69355).

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of performance scaling in Inside. The GPU features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines, operating at a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the visual complexity of this game.

The data reveals that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 333 FPS, suggesting the GPU is still capable of more work. However, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the frame rate drops to 72 FPS, indicating the GPU's pixel and texture processing capabilities are now the bottleneck. The RTX 4060's pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s define the ceiling for how quickly it can fill the screen with detailed imagery.

The GPU's performance percentile of 61 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639, positions it as a mid-range part. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666 (0.2% higher), while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower). This suggests the RTX 4060 is well-matched to a game like Inside, which does not require current-generation graphics hardware to achieve playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that the Medium settings preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. This is the only preset with complete minimum and maximum frame rate data, providing the most predictable experience. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers an average of 266 FPS with a minimum of 226 FPS, ensuring no frame drops below the refresh rate of even high-end gaming monitors.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce an average of 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS, which still exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming displays. Even at 3840x2160, Medium settings maintain an average of 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS, making it the only preset at 4K that provides both a high average and a documented minimum above 100 FPS.

Comparatively, the High preset at 4K drops to 75 FPS average, and Ultra drops further to 72 FPS, both without minimum frame rate data. The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates, sacrifices visual fidelity. For players seeking a smooth experience with no concern for frame drops, Medium is the clear choice across all resolutions. The data suggests that Ultra settings provide no meaningful benefit over High at any resolution, as the average frame rates are nearly identical (159 vs 167 FPS at 1080p, 114 vs 120 FPS at 1440p, 72 vs 75 FPS at 4K).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale dramatically with settings. Low settings produce an average of 333 FPS, Medium delivers 266 FPS (min 226, max 306), High achieves 167 FPS, and Ultra drops to 159 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is a 67 FPS reduction, while the jump from Medium to High is a 99 FPS reduction. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal, only 8 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns beyond the High preset.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues with a similar relative scaling. Low settings average 239 FPS, Medium averages 192 FPS (min 163, max 220), High averages 120 FPS, and Ultra averages 114 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs 94 FPS on Low (333 to 239), 74 FPS on Medium (266 to 192), 47 FPS on High (167 to 120), and 45 FPS on Ultra (159 to 114). The smaller absolute drops at higher settings indicate that the GPU is already being stressed more heavily.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings average 150 FPS, Medium averages 120 FPS (min 102, max 138), High averages 75 FPS, and Ultra averages 72 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K costs 89 FPS on Low (239 to 150), 72 FPS on Medium (192 to 120), 45 FPS on High (120 to 75), and 42 FPS on Ultra (114 to 72). The Medium preset's minimum of 102 FPS at 4K is notable, as it remains the only setting with a documented floor above 100 FPS at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1411 out of 2887 tested combinations in Inside. This placement in the 48.9th percentile of all combos is interesting given the absolute performance levels measured. The rank reflects the full spectrum of tested hardware, including much more powerful GPUs and CPUs that would achieve even higher frame rates in this lightweight title.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 69996 places it in the 94th percentile against all CPUs, indicating it is a top-tier processor. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, 0.2% slower), Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163, 0.2% faster), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, 0.7% slower), and Intel Core i7-14700K (69355, 0.9% slower). The CPU is clearly not a limiting factor, as its processing power far exceeds what Inside requires.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 17639 places it in the 61st percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, 0.2% faster), AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% slower), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% slower), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, 0.7% slower). The GPU's mid-range positioning explains why the combo ranks in the middle of the overall distribution; more powerful GPUs would push this combo higher, but the current pairing already delivers excellent playable performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a powerful 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). It operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts up to 5.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Inside, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution or setting. At 1080p Low settings, the frame rate reaches 333 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit or the GPU's maximum output at these settings. The CPU's multi-threaded benchmark score of 36470 and single-thread score of 4691 indicate it has ample headroom for this game's modest single-threaded workload.

The CPU's performance in other benchmarks, such as PassMark physics (2122) and floating-point math (77955), further confirms its capability. Given that the game was released in 2016, the Ryzen 7 9700F, released in 2025, provides far more processing power than necessary. The data suggests that even at 4K Ultra settings, where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor (72 FPS average), the CPU is still not challenged.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combination. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 333 FPS at 1080p to 239 FPS at 1440p (a 28.2% reduction), then to 150 FPS at 4K (a 37.2% reduction from 1440p). This scaling is roughly proportional to the increase in pixel count, indicating the GPU is fully utilized.

At Medium settings, the scaling shows a similar pattern: 266 FPS at 1080p, 192 FPS at 1440p (a 27.8% reduction), and 120 FPS at 4K (a 37.5% reduction from 1440p). The minimum frame rates also scale consistently, from 226 at 1080p to 163 at 1440p to 102 at 4K. The maximum frame rates follow suit, from 306 to 220 to 138.

At High settings, the frame rate drops from 167 FPS at 1080p to 120 FPS at 1440p (a 28.1% reduction), then to 75 FPS at 4K (a 37.5% reduction). Ultra settings show a nearly identical pattern: 159 FPS at 1080p, 114 FPS at 1440p (a 28.3% reduction), and 72 FPS at 4K (a 36.8% reduction).

The consistent percentage reductions across all settings indicate that the GPU is the sole limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU's performance does not scale with resolution, so it cannot compensate for the increased pixel load. The data implies that at 4K, the RTX 4060's 8 GB of memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, combined with its 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate, are the constraints. The relatively small difference between High and Ultra at all resolutions (8 FPS at 1080p, 6 FPS at 1440p, 3 FPS at 4K) suggests that Ultra settings add minimal visual complexity while requiring nearly the same GPU resources as High.