Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers an exceptional experience in Inside, with the data showing that the CPU is the primary performance driver across all tested resolutions. This combination ranks in the 86.6th percentile of all tested combos for this game, and the benchmark results indicate that even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains a fluid 99 FPS average, making this a top-tier setup for this puzzle platformer.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 230 FPS at 1080p to 165 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 104 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54.8% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial decline but one that leaves the system with highly playable frame rates at every resolution.

The scaling behavior points strongly to the CPU being the limiting component in this configuration. Consider the Low settings data: at 1080p, the system produces 431 FPS, which drops to 330 FPS at 1440p and 208 FPS at 4K. Even at the lowest graphical preset, the system cannot exceed 431 FPS, which is a clear indicator that the Ryzen 7 9700F is capping performance at lower resolutions. The 8-core, 16-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz provides substantial single-thread performance, but the data suggests that Inside's engine is not able to fully utilize the CPU's capabilities to push beyond this threshold.

The GPU's role becomes more apparent at higher resolutions and settings. When moving from Low to Ultra at 4K, the average FPS falls from 208 to 99, a 52.4% drop that is almost entirely attributable to the RTX 4070's rendering workload. The GPU, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, handles the increased pixel count effectively, but the data shows that the gap between resolutions narrows as settings increase. At Ultra settings, the difference between 1080p (219 FPS) and 4K (99 FPS) is 54.8%, which is nearly identical to the High settings scaling. This consistency suggests that the system is well-balanced at the upper end, with neither component creating a disproportionate bottleneck.

The Medium settings data provides the most complete picture, as it is the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 367 FPS with a minimum of 312 FPS and a maximum of 423 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 264 FPS with a range of 225 to 304 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 166 FPS with a range of 141 to 191 FPS. The minimum FPS values at each resolution remain consistently high, indicating that the system rarely experiences significant frame time spikes, which is critical for a puzzle platformer where precision timing matters.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is the engine driving this system's exceptional performance in Inside, and the benchmark data makes its contribution clear. This processor features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. In the PassMark single-thread benchmark, the CPU scores 4691, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. This strong single-thread performance is directly relevant to Inside, which is a game that relies heavily on sequential logic and physics calculations typical of the puzzle platformer genre.

The CPU's multithreaded capabilities are equally impressive, with a PassMark multithread score of 36470. However, the data suggests that Inside does not heavily utilize the processor's parallel capabilities. The fact that the system achieves 431 FPS at 1080p Low settings, but cannot exceed this threshold regardless of how low the graphical load is pushed, indicates that the game's engine is hitting a CPU-imposed limit. This is consistent with a game released in 2016, which predates the widespread adoption of multi-threaded game engines.

The CPU's overall benchmark performance places it in a tightly contested field. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, scores 69875, which is 0.2% lower than the 9700F's average benchmark score of 69996. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, which is 0.2% higher than the 9700F. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, 0.7% lower, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, 0.9% lower. These margins are remarkably small, suggesting that within this performance class, the 9700F is competitively positioned, though the data shows it is not the outright leader in raw CPU benchmark scores.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth ensures that the processor has ample data throughput to feed the RTX 4070. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps reduce latency for frequently accessed data, which is beneficial for a game like Inside that features a continuous stream of environmental interactions. The processor's 65 W TDP is notably low for a desktop part, but this power efficiency does not appear to compromise performance in this game, as the measured FPS values demonstrate.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings with this combo?

A: The measured data shows the system averages 99 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and the frame rate remains above 60 FPS, indicating a smooth experience at maximum quality.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to the Intel Core i7-14700KF in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 9700F's score of 69996. This difference is negligible in practical terms, placing both processors in the same performance tier.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 bottleneck the system at 1080p?

A: No, the data indicates the opposite. At 1080p Low settings, the system produces 431 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across all tests. This suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the GPU is not being fully utilized.

Q: What is the FPS range at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 264 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 304 FPS. This provides a stable frame rate with a 79 FPS spread between minimum and maximum.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Inside?*

A: This combo ranks 388th out of 2887 tested combinations, placing it in the 86.6th percentile. This indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of other system configurations tested for this game.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F's single-thread performance sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, the CPU scores 4691 in the PassMark single-thread benchmark, which is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The high frame rates across all resolutions confirm that this level of single-thread performance is more than adequate for Inside.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 388th out of 2887 tested combinations for Inside, which places it in the 86.6th percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong result that puts this configuration well above the median performer, indicating that it delivers a high-quality experience in this game.

To contextualize this ranking, consider the CPU's position among its rivals. The Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score of 69996 is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF's score of 70163, and 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX's score of 69875. These negligible differences suggest that the CPU is not the differentiator in this ranking; instead, the GPU and its interaction with the game engine are more significant factors.

The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 places it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, which is 0.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher than the 4070. These GPU benchmarks are relatively close, but the 4070's performance in Inside appears to be well above what its average benchmark score might suggest, given the high FPS values recorded.

The fact that this combo ranks in the top 13.4% of all tested systems is notable, especially considering that the GPU is marked as "End-of-life" production status. The system's performance is likely buoyed by the CPU's strong single-thread capabilities, which are critical for this game's engine. The data shows that this pairing is well-suited for Inside, delivering frame rates that are consistently above 99 FPS even at the most demanding settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's display resolution and preference for visual fidelity versus raw frame rate. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 99 FPS, which is perfectly playable but leaves little headroom for frame rate dips. The High preset at 4K offers 104 FPS, a marginal 5 FPS improvement, while the Medium preset jumps to 166 FPS, a 67.7% increase over Ultra. For users with 4K displays who prioritize smoothness, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it provides a substantial FPS boost with only a moderate reduction in visual quality.

At 1440p, the situation is more flexible. The Ultra preset delivers 157 FPS, which is already well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset at 165 FPS is a 5.1% improvement, and the Medium preset at 264 FPS is a 68.2% improvement over Ultra. For users with 1440p 144Hz monitors, the High preset is an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. Those with 240Hz displays would benefit from the Medium preset, which provides enough headroom to stay above the refresh rate in most scenes.

At 1080p, all settings produce frame rates above 219 FPS, making this resolution the least demanding on the system. The Ultra preset at 219 FPS is still exceptionally smooth, and the High preset at 230 FPS offers a slight improvement. The Medium preset at 367 FPS and Low preset at 431 FPS are more suited to competitive play or for users with very high refresh rate monitors. For the vast majority of 1080p users, the Ultra or High preset is recommended, as the visual improvements are worthwhile given the ample performance headroom.

The Low preset is the only setting not recommended for general use, as it provides significant FPS gains but at a noticeable cost to visual fidelity. The data shows that the gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 64 FPS (431 vs 367), which is substantial, but the Medium preset still delivers frame rates that are more than sufficient for any display. The Medium preset is the best overall recommendation across all resolutions, as it offers the most balanced combination of performance and visual quality, with the added benefit of having recorded minimum and maximum FPS values that confirm its stability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following section details the exact measured FPS values for each resolution and settings combination, as recorded in the benchmark data.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 431 FPS. This is the highest recorded average across all tests, demonstrating the system's peak capability at the lowest graphical load.
• Medium: Average 367 FPS, with a minimum of 312 FPS and a maximum of 423 FPS. The 111 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates some variability, but the minimum remains well above playable thresholds.
• High: Average 230 FPS. This represents a 46.6% drop from Low settings, showing the impact of increased graphical details.
• Ultra: Average 219 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 11 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest preset.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 330 FPS. This is a 23.4% reduction from the 1080p Low result, reflecting the increased pixel count.
• Medium: Average 264 FPS, with a minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 304 FPS. The 79 FPS range is narrower than at 1080p, indicating improved frame time consistency.
• High: Average 165 FPS. This is a 50% drop from Low settings at the same resolution.
• Ultra: Average 157 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 8 FPS, similar to the pattern observed at 1080p.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 208 FPS. This is the lowest Low-settings result, but still more than double the 60 FPS threshold.
• Medium: Average 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 191 FPS. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is higher than the average FPS of many other systems at lower resolutions.
• High: Average 104 FPS. This represents a 50% drop from the Low preset at 4K.
• Ultra: Average 99 FPS. This is the only configuration tested that falls below 100 FPS, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay.

The data shows a consistent pattern where Medium settings provide the best balance of performance and stability, with recorded minimum FPS values that are within 15% of the average. The High and Ultra presets show similar scaling behavior across all resolutions, with the difference between them remaining relatively constant at approximately 5% of the average FPS.