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Can I Run INSIDE on RTX 4090?
INSIDE FPS Benchmark and Performance Analysis
Based on our model, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is capable of running INSIDE. Expect roughly 103 FPS at 1080p high — smooth for most players. If you're planning to play INSIDE on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, this page gives a practical FPS estimate at 1080p high, plus what to expect at 1440p.
INSIDE FPS Benchmarks on RTX 4090
| Resolution | Settings Preset | Avg FPS | 1% Low FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Competitive (Low) | 129 FPS | 86 FPS | Very Good |
| 1080p | High | 103 FPS | 68 FPS | Good |
| 1440p | High | 76 FPS | 48 FPS | Good |
| 1440p | Ultra | 57 FPS | 36 FPS | Playable |
| 4K | High | 47 FPS | 28 FPS | Playable |
Benchmarks are estimated by our performance engine. Actual results may vary.
Best Settings for INSIDE on RTX 4090
- Display Mode
- Fullscreen
- Resolution
- 1920×1080
- V-Sync
- Disabled
- Texture Quality
- High
- Shadow Quality
- Medium
- Anti-Aliasing
- TAA
- Effects Quality
- High
- Post-Processing
- Medium
- Ambient Occlusion
- Enabled
Performance Analysis
Our projection for INSIDE on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is about 103 FPS at 1080p high. At 1440p, that typically translates to around 76 FPS with similar quality targets. This places the card in the enthusiast tier for this title, with a smooth experience profile. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 provides smooth gameplay in INSIDE, with enough headroom for visual tweaks.
INSIDE is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-platformer by Playdead that uses stylized volumetric lighting, dynamic shadows, and real-time physics simulations (most notably in late-game crowd sequences) to create its atmosphere, which keeps GPU and CPU demands modest but non-trivial. The game's physics-heavy 'huddle' segments can stress older quad-core CPUs, while its lighting pipeline benefits from at least a mid-tier GPU to maintain a smooth 60 FPS. Overall the title is well-optimized and playable on decade-old hardware at 1080p.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 supports DLSS 3 with Frame Generation in compatible titles. In games like INSIDE that support it, Frame Generation can push perceived frame rates well beyond the base estimate above — particularly useful at 1440p where the GPU is more heavily loaded.
- Lower shadows and volumetrics one step before reducing texture quality.
- Ray tracing can be enabled with quality upscaling for a good visual/performance balance.
- 1080p: High settings with shadows one step down
- 1440p: Medium/High mix with Quality upscaling
To summarize: expect a smooth experience pairing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 with INSIDE, with meaningful gains available through the settings guide above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can INSIDE run on an integrated GPU like Intel HD Graphics?
- INSIDE can technically run on some Intel HD Graphics 4000 or newer integrated GPUs at reduced settings and 720p, but the experience may be choppy in physics-intensive scenes. A dedicated GPU meeting at least the minimum spec (GT 630 or Radeon HD 6570) is strongly recommended for a stable 60 FPS at 1080p.
- Does INSIDE support ultra-wide resolutions such as 21:9?
- INSIDE does not natively support ultra-wide (21:9) resolutions. The game renders in a fixed aspect ratio and will display black bars on ultra-wide monitors. There are community workarounds, but they are unofficial and may introduce visual artifacts.