Inside

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are extremely high, indicating that this combination is far more powerful than the game requires, offering a buttery-smooth experience even at 4K with maximum settings. This analysis breaks down the benchmark data to understand the CPU and GPU roles, optimal settings, and how this specific combo stacks up against others in the database.

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

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. This is a mobile-class processor, yet its specifications are formidable for a game like Inside.

Benchmark results show the CPU's raw strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 35,314 in multi-core and 2,044 in single-core tests. Its Geekbench scores are 20,992 multi-core and 2,464 single-core. The chip’s percentile vs all CPUs is 95, meaning it outperforms 95% of all tested processors. Compared to its nearest rivals, it sits within a narrow band: it is 1.6% faster than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P, but 1.7% slower than the Intel Core i9-14900K, and 2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX.

For Inside, a puzzle platformer, the game's logic and physics are not demanding. The CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game state. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any point. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 333 FPS. This high frame rate is a direct result of the CPU's strong single-core performance (2,044 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and high boost clock. Even in the most CPU-sensitive scenario (1080p Low), the processor has ample headroom. The 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 32 threads are far more than needed for this title, but they ensure that there is no stutter or frame-pacing issues, allowing the GPU to work without waiting on the processor. The data indicates that the processor's performance is so far above the requirements of Inside that it effectively becomes a non-factor in the final frame rate, which is instead dictated by the graphics card and the chosen settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset to use. The goal is to maximize visual fidelity while maintaining a high, consistent frame rate. Given the game's age, even the Ultra preset is not particularly taxing for this hardware, but there are differences in performance headroom.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 159 FPS. While this is excellent, the High preset offers 166 FPS, and the Medium preset provides 266 FPS. The data suggests that the jump from Medium to High is significant in performance cost (from 266 to 166 FPS, a 100 FPS difference), while the jump from High to Ultra is smaller (166 to 159 FPS). For a 1080p display, the Ultra preset at 159 FPS is still well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors, but if a player has a 240Hz display, the Medium preset at 266 FPS would be preferable. The High preset at 166 FPS offers the best balance for high-refresh monitors.

At 1440p, the pattern is similar. Ultra runs at 114 FPS, High at 120 FPS, and Medium at 192 FPS. The Ultra and High presets are nearly identical in performance, with only a 6 FPS difference, suggesting that the visual improvements of Ultra over High are relatively cheap on this hardware. The Medium preset, however, provides a significant FPS boost, pushing the rate to 192 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz and 165Hz monitors.

At 4K, the choice becomes more interesting. Ultra drops to 72 FPS, while High is at 75 FPS. These are both playable and smooth, but they are the lowest frame rates measured. The Medium preset, however, jumps to 120 FPS, which is a massive improvement over High and Ultra. The data shows that for a 4K display, selecting the Medium preset yields a frame rate that is 60% higher than High (from 75 to 120 FPS). This is the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it ensures a consistently smooth experience with a massive performance headroom, while the visual difference between Medium and High in a game like Inside is likely minimal. The Low preset at 4K reaches 150 FPS, but the Medium preset at 120 FPS is the optimal point for balancing performance and visual quality at this resolution.

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

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals the nature of the bottleneck. Looking at the High settings preset as a baseline, the average FPS at 1080p is 166. At 1440p, it drops to 120 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 75 FPS.

• The drop from 1080p to 1440p is a 27.7% reduction in FPS (from 166 to 120).
• The drop from 1440p to 4K is a 37.5% reduction (from 120 to 75).

This pattern indicates that the system is becoming increasingly GPU-limited as the resolution increases. The RTX 4070 has to render more pixels at higher resolutions, which increases the workload on the GPU's compute units and memory bandwidth. The CPU, with its high single-core performance, is likely not the limiting factor at any resolution, as even the 4K High result of 75 FPS is well above what would be expected if the CPU were struggling.

The trend is even more pronounced when looking at the Low preset. At 1080p, it hits 333 FPS. At 1440p, it is 239 FPS, and at 4K, it is 150 FPS. The massive frame rates at 1080p and 1440p on Low settings show that the CPU can push the GPU to its absolute limits. The fact that 4K Low (150 FPS) is still higher than 1080p Ultra (159 FPS) confirms that the GPU is the primary performance driver at higher settings. The scaling suggests that for this combination, the RTX 4070 is the component that determines the final frame rate, especially as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. The CPU provides an unconstrained platform for the GPU to operate at its full potential.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for Inside, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 1889 out of 3716 total combos. This places it in the top half of all tested systems, percentile-wise, it is in the 49.2nd percentile of all combos.

This ranking might seem surprising given the extremely high frame rates measured. The rank of 1889 suggests that many other tested combinations are capable of achieving even higher performance in this specific game. This is likely because Inside is an older, less demanding title, and many high-end desktop CPUs and GPUs can achieve frame rates that are simply uncapped, or the game's engine has a built-in frame rate limit that more powerful hardware hits more often.

For instance, a top-tier desktop CPU like the Intel Core i9-14900K, which is 1.7% faster than the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in average benchmark scores, paired with a more powerful GPU, could easily achieve higher average FPS in the same scenarios. The combo's rank is not an indication of poor performance; rather, it reflects the competitive landscape of the database where more powerful desktop configurations exist. The absolute FPS numbers are still exceptional, but relative to other tested combos, this mobile CPU and mid-range desktop GPU pairing finds itself in the middle of the pack for this particular game. The data indicates that the combo is more than adequate for a great experience, but it is not at the extreme top of the leaderboard for this title.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 333, achieved with the Low settings preset.

Q: At 4K resolution, which settings preset provides the best balance of high FPS and visual quality?

A: The Medium settings preset at 3840x2160 provides an average FPS of 120, which is a significant increase over the High preset's 75 FPS and the Ultra preset's 72 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a smooth 4K experience.

Q: How does the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 compare to the Intel Core i9-14900K in average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K is 1.7% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 based on their average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for this combo at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 163 FPS.

Q: What is the total amount of VRAM available on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has a total of 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

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

A: The combo ranks 1889 out of 3716 total tested combinations for Inside.

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

The following data points are the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset combination.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 72 FPS average.
• High: 75 FPS average.
• Medium: 120 FPS average, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS.
• Low: 150 FPS average.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 114 FPS average.
• High: 120 FPS average.
• Medium: 192 FPS average, with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 220 FPS.
• Low: 239 FPS average.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 159 FPS average.
• High: 166 FPS average.
• Medium: 266 FPS average, with a minimum of 226 FPS and a maximum of 306 FPS.
• Low: 333 FPS average.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the definitive performance driver in this configuration for Inside. It is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features a chip designated AD104. The GPU has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. It is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

For a game from 2016, the RTX 4070's specifications are overkill. The 12 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for the textures and assets in Inside, even at 4K resolution. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s ensures that texture streaming is never a bottleneck, allowing for consistent frame rates. The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 29.15 TFLOPS for FP32, are more than enough to handle the game's simple shaders and lighting effects.

The benchmark data shows the GPU's influence clearly. At 1080p, the FPS is extremely high, but it is capped by the GPU's rendering speed. As the resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the FPS drops proportionally to the increase in pixel count, indicating that the GPU is working harder to fill those pixels. The performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at any resolution also demonstrates the GPU's workload scaling. For instance, at 4K, the difference between Low (150 FPS) and Ultra (72 FPS) is a 78 FPS gap, which is a direct result of the increased shading, texture, and post-processing demands of the Ultra preset. The GPU's performance percentile of 81 vs all GPUs confirms its high-end status, but the data for Inside shows it is the main component that determines the final frame rate, with the CPU providing a non-limiting platform.