Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured data shows this pairing is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the processor’s strength becomes apparent at 1080p. With an average frame rate ranging from a low of 102.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 432.8 FPS at 1080p Low, this system is capable of driving high-refresh-rate displays even under maximum load, though the scaling pattern reveals where the bottleneck shifts.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data for this combo shows a clear and predictable decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop tells a story about component balance. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS falls from 228.0 to 163.4, a reduction of approximately 28%. This is a significant hit, but not a catastrophic one, indicating that the RTX 4070 is still comfortably handling the workload at 1440p. The step from 1440p to 3840x2160 at High settings is steeper, with the average FPS dropping from 163.4 to 103.7, a further 37% decline. This pattern suggests that while the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, the processor still has enough headroom to prevent a complete collapse.

The scaling is most dramatic at the lowest settings. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 432.8 FPS, which drops to 330.0 FPS at 1440p Low and then to 205.4 FPS at 4K Low. The 4K Low result is still more than double the 1080p High result, demonstrating that the GPU’s raw throughput is ample for this title. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rates are incredibly high but the scaling from Low to Ultra is not linear. For instance, at 1080p, going from Low (432.8 FPS) to Medium (366.5 FPS) is a 15% drop, while going from Medium to High (228.0 FPS) is a 38% drop. This non-linear scaling is typical of a CPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions.

At 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint. The gap between Low (205.4 FPS) and Medium (167.7 FPS) is 18%, but the gap between High (103.7 FPS) and Ultra (102.1 FPS) is a mere 1.5%. This near-identical performance at the top two settings at 4K suggests that the RTX 4070 is hitting a hard performance ceiling, likely related to memory bandwidth or shading throughput, rather than the complexity of the scene. The data shows that users targeting 4K should not expect a significant benefit from dropping from Ultra to High, as the difference is negligible, while dropping to Medium or Low provides a substantial FPS boost.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the sole graphics processor in this configuration, and its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. For a game like Inside, which features a distinctive monochromatic art style and relatively simple geometry, this memory configuration is more than sufficient. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (102.1 FPS) indicates that the GPU is not running out of memory, as the frame rates are still high and consistent. The 12 GB capacity is ample for the game’s assets, and the bandwidth ensures that texture streaming is not a bottleneck.

The GPU’s clock speeds are also a factor. With a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, the RTX 4070 can ramp up its frequency to meet demand. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the frame rate hits 432.8 FPS, which is a scenario where the GPU is likely boosting to its maximum clock. However, the limiting factor at that resolution is the CPU, as the Ryzen 9 9950X3D must feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The GPU’s 5888 shading units and 64 ROPs are capable of processing the pixel workload, but they are waiting on the CPU at lower resolutions.

At higher resolutions, the GPU’s compute resources become the primary factor. The benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 26927 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 is well-suited for this game, as it maintains playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra. The near-identical performance between High and Ultra at 4K (103.7 vs 102.1 FPS) suggests that the GPU is shader-bound, and the additional visual features in Ultra do not require more memory, but rather more compute, which is already maxed out.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 432.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

*Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, the data shows an average FPS of 103.7 at 3840x2160 with High settings, and 102.1 FPS at Ultra, indicating a smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its immediate rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 71660, which is 1.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X’s score of 70420.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 163.4 on High to 157.4 on Ultra, a difference of 6 FPS or roughly 3.7%.

Q: Does the GPU’s memory capacity limit performance in this game?

A: No, the 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient. The high frame rates, even at 4K, indicate that memory capacity is not a bottleneck.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs based on its average benchmark score.

How This Combo Ranks

This pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 229th out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside. This places it in the top 13.7% of all systems tested, which is a strong result given the game’s age and the hardware’s modern capabilities. The ranking is likely influenced by the fact that the GPU, while excellent, is not the absolute fastest available, and the CPU’s immense power is not fully utilized at higher resolutions. The data shows that the combo is more competitive at 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU’s single-thread performance and cache can shine, pushing the average FPS into the hundreds.

The CPU itself is a top-tier performer, with a percentile rank of 96 against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 71660 is 0.9% higher than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 and 1.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. In contrast, the GPU’s percentile rank is 81, and its average score of 37283 is slightly lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37507, a delta of -0.6%. This suggests that the CPU is the stronger component in this pairing, and the overall combo rank is held back by the GPU’s relative position. For a game like Inside, which is not graphically demanding by modern standards, the CPU’s dominance helps the combo achieve a high rank, but the GPU still limits the absolute maximum frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 432.8 FPS, which is the peak performance for this system. Medium settings follow with 366.5 FPS, High with 228.0 FPS, and Ultra with 215.9 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 12.1 FPS, suggesting a diminishing return on visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings average 330.0 FPS, Medium drops to 262.1 FPS, High to 163.4 FPS, and Ultra to 157.4 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 6 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 20% reduction, while from Medium to High is a 38% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint. Low settings still manage an average of 205.4 FPS, which is highly playable. Medium settings drop to 167.7 FPS, High to 103.7 FPS, and Ultra to 102.1 FPS. The performance difference between High and Ultra is minimal, just 1.6 FPS, showing that the GPU has reached its compute limit. The data shows that even at the most demanding setting, the system never drops below 100 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience.