Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers an exceptional performance profile in Inside, decisively clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. Benchmark data shows this combination is not merely capable but overwhelmingly overpowered for this puzzle platformer, with even the most demanding settings at 4K producing an average of 95 FPS. The measured FPS figures across all resolutions indicate that this hardware pairing operates in a performance tier far beyond what Inside requires, making it a top-tier choice for players seeking maximum frame rates on high-refresh-rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 resolution, the combination produces a spread of results that demonstrate substantial headroom. The Low preset reaches an average of 199 FPS, while Medium averages 159 FPS with a minimum of 135 and maximum of 183 FPS. High settings yield 99 FPS on average, and the Ultra preset, which represents the most demanding configuration, still maintains an average of 95 FPS. The data shows that even at 4K, the GPU is not bottlenecked, as the gap between Low and Ultra is approximately 104 FPS, indicating scaling that remains mostly linear despite the resolution demand.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope expands significantly. The Low preset produces a remarkable 314 FPS average, while Medium delivers 253 FPS with a minimum of 215 and maximum of 291 FPS. High settings reach 158 FPS, and Ultra maintains 151 FPS average. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 163 FPS, showing that the RTX 3080 has ample bandwidth and compute resources to handle the increased pixel count without dropping below 150 FPS even at maximum quality.

At 1920x1080, the results become almost theoretical in their magnitude. The Low preset hits 351 FPS, Medium averages 324 FPS with a minimum of 275 and maximum of 372 FPS, High reaches 220 FPS, and Ultra stays at 210 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate at 1080p Medium is 275 FPS, which exceeds the maximum FPS of many competing systems at lower settings. This data indicates that the Ryzen 5 7500F's single-thread performance, scoring 3218 in Cinebench R23, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at these extreme frame rates.

The absence of min/max data for several presets, particularly Low and Ultra at all resolutions, suggests that frame pacing is consistent enough that only average values were recorded for those configurations. The Medium preset across all resolutions includes full min/max data, showing tight frame time distributions: at 4K the range is 48 FPS, at 1440p it is 76 FPS, and at 1080p it is 97 FPS. These ranges demonstrate stable performance without severe dips, which is critical for a platformer where precise timing matters.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 95 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The combination ranks in the 880th position out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top quartile of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: All presets at 1920x1080 clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 210 FPS. The lowest recorded average among all 1080p presets is 210 FPS, meaning even the most demanding configuration provides more than triple the playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU's performance affect frame rates in Inside?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F scores 22799 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3218 in single-core, with a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The benchmark results show no CPU bottleneck, as frame rates scale consistently across resolutions, indicating the GPU remains the primary performance driver.

Q: Is the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM sufficient for Inside?

A: While the fact pack does not include VRAM utilization figures, the measured FPS data at 4K Ultra (95 FPS average) and 1440p Ultra (151 FPS average) indicates that memory capacity is not a limiting factor for this game. The GPU's 760.3 GB/s memory bandwidth supports these high frame rates.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: Medium settings produce 324 FPS at 1080p, 253 FPS at 1440p, and 159 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS at Medium settings are 275, 215, and 135 FPS respectively, all of which remain far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combination compare to the average tested system?

A: The combo ranks 880th out of 3716 total combinations, placing it in the top 23.7% of all tested systems for Inside. This ranking reflects the high performance of both the CPU (77th percentile) and GPU (68th percentile) in their respective benchmark databases.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings that remain at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, which achieves an average of 95 FPS. This is notable because most games at 4K require reduced settings to maintain playability, but Inside's relatively modest graphical demands allow maximum quality without compromise.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering an average of 151 FPS. This provides excellent headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 144 Hz.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 210 FPS, which is the best possible configuration. This frame rate is sufficient for the fastest gaming monitors available, and the data indicates no reason to reduce settings for performance gains.

The recommendation across all resolutions is straightforward: use Ultra settings. The minimum FPS recorded at any resolution with Ultra settings is not listed in the fact pack, but the average values of 95, 151, and 210 FPS at 4K, 1440p, and 1080p respectively demonstrate that the system never approaches the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are the Intel Core i7-11850H, which scores 24935 with a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F at 25005 with a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 with a 0.2% delta, and the Intel Core 5 210H scores 24872 with a 0.4% delta. These processors would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Inside, as the game's CPU demands are minimal relative to what these chips provide.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA P106-100 has an average score of 23249 with a -0.3% delta, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 with a -0.3% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 with a -0.4% delta, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276 with a -0.4% delta. These GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS figures in Inside, meaning users with these alternatives should expect similar performance at all resolutions.

The delta percentages for both CPU and GPU rivals are all under 0.5%, indicating that these alternatives are essentially performance equivalents. For Inside specifically, the game's low graphical complexity means that even these closely matched components would yield the same playable experience, with all clearing 60 FPS at every resolution.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Inside at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. The verdict by resolution confirms that 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 all support Ultra settings with average FPS of 95, 151, and 210 respectively. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is exceeded by at least 35 FPS in the worst case (4K Ultra) and by 150 FPS in the best case (1080p Ultra).

The data indicates that this combination is overkill for Inside, as even the lowest settings at 4K produce 199 FPS, which is more than triple the playable threshold. The system's 880th rank out of 3716 combos places it in the top quartile, confirming that most tested systems deliver lower performance. Players using this hardware can enable every graphical option without concern, and the frame rates achieved are sufficient for competitive play on high-refresh-rate displays.

The only potential consideration is that the minimum FPS data is incomplete for most presets, but the available data for Medium settings shows minimums of 275, 215, and 135 FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. These minimums are all well above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that frame pacing issues are unlikely.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 880th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 23.7% of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the high performance of both components: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 68th percentile among all graphics cards.

This rank is particularly impressive given that Inside is not a demanding title, meaning that even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates. The fact that this combination still ranks in the top quartile suggests that the test suite includes many lower-end systems that struggle to maintain 60 FPS at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that this combo's performance at 4K Ultra (95 FPS) is only 5 FPS below its 4K High result (99 FPS), indicating that the system's capabilities are not fully stressed by this game's visuals.

The ranking position relative to the 3716 total combinations also provides context for scalability: users with this hardware can expect similar top-quartile performance in other games with comparable graphical demands, though Inside's low requirements mean that the absolute FPS figures are exceptionally high. The combination of a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 CPU with 32 MB of L3 cache and an Ampere GPU with 8704 shading units and 68 RT cores creates a balanced platform that avoids bottlenecks, as evidenced by the consistent scaling from 1080p to 4K.