Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding than its minimalist art style suggests. The data shows this pairing achieves remarkably high frame rates across all tested configurations, with the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 architecture and the GPU's Blackwell 2.0 design combining to eliminate almost any conceivable bottleneck. This analysis breaks down exactly what the measured numbers mean for gameplay, how this combo ranks among 1,671 tested configurations, and where the performance limits actually lie.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X brings substantial processing power to this puzzle platformer, with 8 cores and 16 threads running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, represents the Granite Ridge generation of AMD's 9000 series. The CPU's 3DMark scores paint a clear picture of its capabilities: a single-thread score of 1280 and a 2-thread score of 2525, scaling up to 8184 for 8 threads and 9824 for 16 threads. In Cinebench R23, the processor achieves 4459 in single-core and 31588 in multi-core tests, while Geekbench shows 3353 single-core and 17002 multi-core results.

For Inside, these numbers matter because the game's physics-driven puzzles and environmental interactions rely heavily on consistent single-thread performance. The game, released in 2016, was designed for far less capable hardware, yet the measured frame rates show the 9700X has no trouble keeping up. The Passmark single-thread score of 4654 and physics score of 2241 indicate that even the most complex on-screen interactions are handled without strain. Interestingly, the data shows that at 1080p Low settings, where GPU load is minimal, the CPU still delivers 423.9 FPS on average — a figure that suggests the processor is not the limiting factor in any scenario tested here.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample bandwidth for game data, while its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth through dual-channel DDR5 support ensures smooth data flow. The 9700X benchmarks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36029. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14500HX at 35940 (0.2% apart) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35802 (0.6% apart), showing this processor sits in a highly competitive performance tier.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 7 9700X and RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 128 out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 7.7% of all configurations in the database. This ranking reflects the exceptional synergy between these two components for this specific title. Given the game's age and relatively modest system requirements, this high ranking might seem surprising, but the data indicates that Inside can indeed utilize high-end hardware effectively, particularly at higher resolutions and settings where the GPU's capabilities come into play.

The RTX 5070 itself benchmarks in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41687. Its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark hierarchy include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 41610 (0.2% apart) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 at 41441 (0.6% apart). This positioning suggests the 5070 delivers performance comparable to or better than previous-generation flagship cards, which helps explain the strong combo ranking. The CPU's 89th percentile standing, combined with the GPU's 83rd percentile, creates a balanced pairing where neither component consistently bottlenecks the other across the tested resolution and settings matrix.

What makes this rank particularly notable is the consistency across all 12 measured configurations. Whether at 1080p Low with 423.9 FPS or at 4K Ultra with 106.6 FPS, the combo never falls below 100 FPS average, demonstrating that this pairing handles even the most demanding settings in this game without breaking a sweat. The rank of 128 out of 1671 suggests that only 127 other combos in the database perform better, and those would likely involve even more powerful GPUs or CPUs.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound behavior as resolution increases. At 1080p High settings, the combo delivers 249.5 FPS, which drops to 177.8 FPS at 1440p (a 28.7% decrease) and further to 111.6 FPS at 4K (a 55.3% decrease from 1080p). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting factor at higher resolutions, which is expected given the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 192-bit memory bus.

However, the Low settings tell a different story. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 423.9 FPS, which drops to 355.7 FPS at 1440p and 225.8 FPS at 4K. The smaller percentage drops at Low settings (16.1% from 1080p to 1440p, and 36.5% from 1080p to 4K) suggest that at lower settings, the CPU has more headroom to push frame rates higher, but the GPU still becomes the primary constraint at 4K. The Medium settings show an intermediate pattern: 395.6 FPS at 1080p, 286.1 FPS at 1440p, and 178 FPS at 4K.

The Ultra settings mirror the High settings pattern closely, with 238.9 FPS at 1080p, 170.8 FPS at 1440p, and 106.6 FPS at 4K. The similarity between High and Ultra performance across all resolutions suggests that the game's Ultra preset doesn't add significantly more GPU load than High, or that the RTX 5070 handles both presets with similar efficiency. The data implies that for this game, the RTX 5070's performance ceiling is reached at 4K Ultra, where the 106.6 FPS average still represents excellent playability but shows the greatest proportional drop from lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values show a clear hierarchy across settings. Low settings produce 423.9 FPS, Medium drops to 395.6 FPS, High reaches 249.5 FPS, and Ultra maintains 238.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is relatively modest at 28.3 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High is substantial at 146.1 FPS, suggesting that High settings introduce significant visual effects that impact performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings deliver 355.7 FPS, Medium achieves 286.1 FPS, High produces 177.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 170.8 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra narrows to just 7 FPS at this resolution, indicating that Ultra offers minimal additional visual benefit over High for this game. The 1440p results represent a 16.1% to 28.7% performance reduction compared to 1080p across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings still manage 225.8 FPS, Medium achieves 178 FPS, High delivers 111.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 106.6 FPS. The 4K results show that even at the most demanding configuration, this combo maintains an average frame rate well above 100 FPS. The extreme performance at 1080p Low — 423.9 FPS — highlights how far modern hardware exceeds the requirements of this 2016 title, while the 4K Ultra figure of 106.6 FPS demonstrates the RTX 5070's capability to handle high-resolution gaming without compromise.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 423.9, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 106.6 FPS, which remains highly playable despite being the most demanding configuration tested.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as shown by the 55.3% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance (1280 in 3DMark single-thread) ensures it never constrains frame rates.

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

A: This combo ranks 128th out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 7.7% of all configurations in the database.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings performance?

A: Across all resolutions, Ultra performs within 5% of High settings. At 1080p, the difference is 10.6 FPS (238.9 vs 249.5), while at 4K it narrows to 5 FPS (106.6 vs 111.6).

Q: Does the RTX 5070's nearest rival, the RTX 3090, perform similarly?

A: Yes, the RTX 5070's average benchmark score of 41687 is only 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090's 41441, indicating nearly identical overall GPU performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that for most players, High settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 249.5 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay, while at 1440p High it maintains 177.8 FPS. The Ultra preset provides minimal additional visual benefit — only 1.5 FPS difference at 4K compared to High — making High the more efficient choice.

For players with high refresh rate displays, Medium settings at 1440p provide 286.1 FPS, which exceeds most monitors' capabilities while still delivering enhanced visuals over Low. At 4K, even High settings achieve 111.6 FPS, making this the recommended configuration for 4K displays given the negligible difference between High and Ultra. Players seeking absolute maximum frame rates should consider Low settings at 1080p, where 423.9 FPS provides headroom for even the fastest gaming displays available.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings substantial graphics horsepower to Inside, with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 2512 MHz and base clock of 2325 MHz, combined with 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, provide the rendering muscle needed for the game's atmospheric lighting and shadow effects. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores offer additional capabilities, though Inside's 2016 release date means it doesn't utilize ray tracing features.

The GPU's benchmark results demonstrate its capability: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077, Geekbench OpenCL score of 185269, and Vulkan score of 179413. The Passmark G3D score of 29137 and GPU compute score of 15787 further confirm its performance tier. The GPU achieves 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with a pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s.

The RTX 5070's role in this game's performance becomes evident when examining the resolution scaling data. At 1080p Low, the GPU easily keeps pace with the CPU, achieving 423.9 FPS. As resolution increases to 4K, the GPU's workload multiplies, yet it still delivers 225.8 FPS at Low and 106.6 FPS at Ultra settings. The 250 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensure sufficient power delivery and bandwidth for sustained high-performance operation. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 41687 place it in strong standing, with its nearest rival being the RTX 3090, which it edges out by 0.6% — proof of the 5070's efficiency given its newer Blackwell 2.0 architecture on a 5 nm process.