Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a striking performance profile in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. The data shows a combination that is heavily influenced by resolution, where the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher settings, while the CPU’s substantial multi-threaded capacity ensures headroom at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured frames per second, contextualizes the hardware against its nearest rivals, and provides actionable settings guidance based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the Low preset, the average frame rate drops from 310 FPS at 1080p to 223 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 140 FPS at 4K. This represents a 54.8% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial hit, but the absolute numbers remain exceptionally high. The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with averages of 248 FPS at 1080p, 178 FPS at 1440p, and 112 FPS at 4K, a 54.8% drop as well. The High preset follows the same pattern, going from 155 FPS at 1080p to 111 FPS at 1440p and 70 FPS at 4K, a 54.8% reduction. Finally, the Ultra preset scales from 147 FPS at 1080p down to 106 FPS at 1440p and 67 FPS at 4K, again a 54.8% decrease.

The consistency of this ~55% performance drop across all four presets is a strong indicator that the limiting component is the GPU. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s rendering workload scales almost linearly with the pixel count, as doubling the resolution from 1080p to 4K quadruples the number of pixels. The fact that the frame rate does not halve but rather drops by a consistent percentage suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any point in this range. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains an average of 67 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling: the drop from 223 to 140 FPS at Low is a 37.2% reduction, while the drop from 178 to 112 FPS at Medium is a 37.1% reduction. This consistent behavior across presets reinforces that the GPU's fill-rate and shading capabilities are the defining factor in this game, not the CPU's ability to feed it data.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process, is the workhorse in this configuration for Inside. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for a game of this era. The GPU’s base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz are the drivers behind the measured frame rates. The data shows that the GPU is not memory-constrained at any tested setting, as the performance degradation is strictly tied to resolution increases.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 65 versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282, places it in the upper-mid range of the database. Its nearest rivals provide context: the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M has an average score of 20480 (1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (1.2% lower), the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 (1.3% lower), and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (1.5% lower). This indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is positioned just slightly below these other cards in raw compute, yet the Inside results show it is more than capable of delivering high frame rates. The fact that it achieves 70 FPS at 4K High and 67 FPS at 4K Ultra proves that its 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is well-matched to the game’s graphical demands. The GPU’s 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs are all engaged effectively, and the data suggests that for this specific title, the card’s performance is not a limiting factor until the resolution and settings push it to its maximum, which it still handles admirably.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Inside, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a combo rank of 1587 out of 2887 tested combos. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of the systems in the database. While this rank may seem modest given the high frame rates, it is important to consider the nature of the game and the age of the GPU. The RTX 2070 SUPER, released with a launch MSRP of 499 USD, is an older card, and its performance is now eclipsed by many newer GPUs in the database.

The rank of 1587 is not a reflection of poor performance in Inside; rather, it indicates that many other, more modern GPU and CPU combinations can achieve even higher frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU’s power becomes more relevant. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is a top-tier processor, but the RTX 2070 SUPER holds the combo back from reaching the upper echelons of the ranking. For context, the CPU alone has a percentile ranking of 91 versus all CPUs, showing it is in the top 9% of processors, while the GPU’s percentile of 65 is significantly lower. This disparity highlights that the GPU is the bottleneck in this pairing, preventing the combo from ranking higher. The data suggests that if this CPU were paired with a more powerful GPU, the combo rank would improve substantially, but as it stands, the 1587th position out of 2887 is a fair representation of the balanced, yet GPU-limited, nature of this system for Inside.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset achieves an average of 310 FPS, which is the highest recorded for any configuration. The Medium preset delivers 248 FPS on average, with a minimum of 210 FPS and a maximum of 285 FPS, showing excellent frame time consistency. The High preset averages 155 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 147 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset is nearly twice as fast as a standard 144Hz monitor’s refresh rate, making the experience incredibly smooth.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset averages 223 FPS, while Medium averages 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 205 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 111 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 106 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p is still a highly playable resolution for this combo, with even the Ultra preset maintaining an average above 100 FPS. The minimum FPS of 151 at Medium suggests that there are no significant frame drops, providing a stable experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s workload increases significantly. The Low preset averages 140 FPS, which is still very high. The Medium preset averages 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS, indicating that the card can handle 4K at medium settings with only minor dips. The High preset averages 70 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 67 FPS. These 4K results are impressive for a card of this age, showing that it can provide a playable experience at 4K, though not at the highest refresh rates. The lack of min/max data for High and Ultra presets at 4K, as well as for most other settings, limits a full analysis of frame time consistency, but the average FPS figures paint a clear picture of a system that scales predictably with resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 310, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data shows it can. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 140 on Low settings to 67 on Ultra settings, with Medium settings providing a solid 112 FPS average.

Q: How does the performance at 1440p Medium compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 178. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 147. This shows that the system can deliver a higher frame rate at a higher resolution with lower settings than it can at a lower resolution with maximum settings.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has a percentile ranking of 65, meaning it performs better than 65% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 20282.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the database for this game?

A: The combo rank for this specific CPU and GPU pairing in Inside is 1587 out of 2887 tested combinations.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest average FPS at 4K?

A: The Low settings preset provides the highest average FPS at 4K, with an average of 140 FPS. The Ultra preset provides the lowest, at 67 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For users with a 1080p display, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, as it delivers an average of 147 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor. The performance headroom is so large that there is no reason to sacrifice visual quality for additional frames. At 1440p, the Ultra preset provides an average of 106 FPS, which is still an excellent experience for most monitors. However, for those with a 144Hz display, the High preset at 111 FPS or even the Medium preset at 178 FPS would be preferable to fully utilize the display’s refresh rate. The data suggests that High at 1440p offers a great balance, providing a 111 FPS average without the visual compromises of Medium or Low.

For 4K resolution, the choice is more nuanced. The Medium preset, with an average of 112 FPS, is the sweet spot for a 60Hz or 120Hz display, offering a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining a high frame rate. The High and Ultra presets, at 70 FPS and 67 FPS respectively, are playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action, though Inside is a puzzle platformer where these frame rates are perfectly acceptable. The Low preset at 140 FPS is overkill for most 4K displays, which typically max out at 120Hz or 144Hz. Therefore, the Medium preset at 4K is the most balanced choice, delivering a high frame rate with better visual fidelity. In summary, for the best experience, users should select Ultra at 1080p, High or Ultra at 1440p depending on refresh rate, and Medium at 4K to maximize the balance between visual quality and performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D plays a supporting yet crucial role in this configuration. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), this CPU is a high-end desktop processor. Its base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz, combined with a massive 128 MB of L3 cache, provide ample processing power. The CPU’s benchmark scores are exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739. Its average benchmark score of 54762 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is significantly more powerful than the GPU paired with it.

In the context of Inside, the CPU’s role is to ensure that the GPU is never starved of data. The data shows that even at 1080p with the Low preset, where the GPU is less stressed, the system achieves 310 FPS without any apparent CPU bottleneck. This confirms the CPU’s immense single and multi-threaded capabilities. The nearest rivals to this CPU, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF with an average score of 55093 (0.6% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K at 54053 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Core i7-14700F at 53620 (2.1% higher), all offer comparable raw performance. However, the 9900X3D’s advantage in this pairing is its ability to easily handle any game logic, physics, and draw calls, ensuring that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the sole limiting factor. The CPU’s 24 threads are far more than Inside requires, but this headroom guarantees consistent frame delivery, as evidenced by the stable minimum FPS values at Medium settings, such as 210 FPS at 1080p and 151 FPS at 1440p. This CPU is not a bottleneck in any scenario tested, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential.