Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers overwhelming performance for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. Measured data shows this pairing crushes every preset at every tested resolution, with frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. The benchmark results indicate a system with massive headroom, making it a definitive choice for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination posts extraordinary numbers. The Low preset averages 337 FPS, while Medium reaches 311 FPS with a minimum of 264 FPS and a maximum of 357 FPS. High settings average 220 FPS, and Ultra averages 210 FPS. Every setting at 1080p clears the playability threshold by a factor of over 3.5x.

Moving to 2560x1440, the data shows similarly impressive results. Low averages 302 FPS, Medium averages 253 FPS with a minimum of 215 FPS and a maximum of 291 FPS. High settings average 158 FPS, and Ultra averages 151 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 151 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding preset leaves significant performance on the table.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates remain well above playable levels. Low averages 199 FPS, Medium averages 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS. High settings average 99 FPS, and Ultra averages 95 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is still 35 FPS above the playable threshold, demonstrating that this hardware is not stressed by the game's demands.

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions: the Medium preset is the only one with recorded min/max values, suggesting it represents a middle ground where frame time variance is most observable. For 1080p Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 93 FPS; at 1440p it is 76 FPS; at 4K it is 48 FPS. This narrowing spread at higher resolutions hints at where the GPU begins to take on more relative work.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates for Inside. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 127 FPS (337 vs 210). At 1440p, that gap narrows to 151 FPS (302 vs 151). At 4K, the gap further compresses to 104 FPS (199 vs 95). This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, while at lower resolutions the CPU's Zen 4 architecture with 6 cores and 12 threads provides ample headroom.

The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, suggests it can feed frames rapidly at 1080p where the GPU is underutilized. Conversely, the RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant at 4K, where the GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is taxed more heavily. The data shows that the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs create a balanced pairing, though the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The fact that 4K Ultra still averages 95 FPS indicates that neither component is pushed to its limit for this game. The RTX 3080's 8704 shading units and 272 texture mapping units are more than sufficient for a game with Inside's visual complexity. The CPU's 32 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support at 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that asset streaming and physics calculations do not bottleneck the GPU at any resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i5-14600T with a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H sits slightly ahead at -0.2% delta. All four processors deliver within 0.3% of the Ryzen 5 7400F's average score of 32750, meaning users with any of these chips would observe nearly identical frame rates in Inside. The Core i5-14600T, for instance, would produce FPS figures within a rounding error of the numbers measured here.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3080's nearest rivals are unexpected. The NVIDIA P106-100, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, AMD Radeon RX 6600M, and AMD Radeon R9 M290X all show deltas between -0.3% and -0.4% against the RTX 3080's average benchmark score of 23172. These rivals are significantly different in architecture and era, yet their average scores cluster tightly. However, the measured FPS data for Inside would differ substantially, as the RTX 3080's 68th percentile ranking reflects its broader capability across DirectX 12 and Vulkan workloads, where it scores 100 and 33620 respectively in Geekbench. The rivals may match average scores but likely lack the RTX 3080's sustained performance in this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 946th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 25.5% of all system pairings. This percentile ranking is notably higher than either component's individual percentile (CPU at 83rd, GPU at 68th), suggesting that the synergy between the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 3080 is particularly effective for this game. The rank implies that 2770 other combinations perform worse, while 945 perform better. Given that Inside is not a graphically demanding title, the rank reflects the high baseline performance of both components rather than any game-specific optimization.

The gap between the combo's rank and the GPU's 68th percentile indicates that the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072) compensates for the GPU's mid-tier percentile ranking. In a game where frame rates exceed 200 FPS at lower resolutions, the CPU's 12 threads and high boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensure that draw calls and game logic are processed without introducing latency.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution tested. At 3840x2160, all settings clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 95 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 151 FPS, more than double the playable threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 210 FPS, a 150 FPS margin over the minimum requirement.

The data shows no scenario where this combination falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Even the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra) maintains an average of 95 FPS, with the Medium preset at 4K showing a minimum of 135 FPS. The system never approaches the playability boundary, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays at 1440p and 1080p, and for smooth 4K gaming on standard 60 Hz panels.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 210 FPS. The measured data shows no variance issues, as the Medium preset's minimum of 264 FPS is still far above the threshold. For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, Ultra is the clear choice.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best preset, averaging 151 FPS. The 1440p Medium preset shows a minimum of 215 FPS, indicating that even with frame time spikes, the system remains comfortably above playable levels. Ultra at this resolution provides 151 FPS, a 91 FPS buffer over the threshold.

At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 95 FPS, which is 35 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 135 FPS, suggesting that Ultra's lack of recorded min/max data may hide some variability, but the average remains solidly playable. For 4K, Ultra is the recommended setting, as it delivers the highest visual quality while maintaining a 35 FPS safety margin.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows Ultra settings at 3840x2160 average 95 FPS, which is 35 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four settings at 4K are marked as playable.

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

A: The highest average is 337 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The second-highest is 311 FPS at 1080p Medium, which also has the highest maximum of 357 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to the Intel Core i5-14600T for this game?

A: The Core i5-14600T has an average benchmark score of 32707, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 7400F's 32750. In Inside, this means the frame rates would be nearly identical, with differences unlikely to exceed 1 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 the bottleneck at 1080p or 4K?

A: At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 3072) allows the GPU to reach 337 FPS on Low, suggesting the GPU is not the limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU becomes more relevant, but the 95 FPS Ultra result indicates it still has headroom.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured data shows an average of 253 FPS, with a minimum of 215 FPS and a maximum of 291 FPS. This is over 4x the playable threshold.

Q: Does this combination rank highly among all tested systems for Inside?

A: Yes, it ranks 946th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 25.5%. This is higher than the GPU's individual 68th percentile, indicating the CPU's performance contributes significantly to the overall result.