Inside

Can AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 run Inside? Based on measured data, this combo delivers exceptional performance across all tested resolutions, with every preset at 4K exceeding 60 FPS. The RTX 4080, paired with the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, produces average frame rates from 126 FPS at Ultra 4K up to 320 FPS at Low 1080p, placing this combination in the top tier of the 3,716 tested configs.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K?

A: Ultra preset is playable at 4K, with an average of 126 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank against other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 477th out of 3,716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the top percentile of all tested configurations.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 320 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 242 FPS average. The difference between these presets is 78 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU more demanding than the CPU for this game?

A: The data shows GPU scaling dominates: at 4K, dropping from Ultra (126 FPS) to Low (246 FPS) increases performance by roughly 120 FPS, while resolution changes from 1080p to 4K at the same preset show similar scaling for both components.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The lowest recorded minimum FPS is 181, which occurs at 4K Medium settings. All other presets and resolutions show average FPS above 201 or lack recorded minimum values.

Q: What are the closest rival components?

A: For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 0.2% higher and the Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 0.5% higher. For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 0.1% higher.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data from this benchmark indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides a solid foundation across all settings. At 4K, the gap between Low (246 FPS) and Medium (212 FPS) is 34 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High (133 FPS) is 79 FPS, and High to Ultra (126 FPS) is only 7 FPS. This pattern shows that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as settings increase, with the CPU's role diminishing at higher graphical loads.

At 1440p, the same trend continues but with smaller absolute differences. Low produces 287 FPS, Medium 265 FPS, High 211 FPS, and Ultra 201 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 86 FPS, but the spread between High and Ultra is only 10 FPS, indicating that Ultra is not substantially more demanding than High at this resolution.

At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to feed the GPU. Low settings reach 320 FPS, Medium 296 FPS, High 246 FPS, and Ultra 242 FPS. The difference between Medium and High (50 FPS) is more pronounced than the difference between High and Ultra (4 FPS), suggesting that the GPU is less stressed at this resolution and the CPU can more fully express its performance.

The overall scaling data indicates that the CPU matters most at 1080p Low, where the combo hits its peak of 320 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the combo still delivers 126 FPS, showing that the GPU is capable of handling the maximum preset at the highest resolution. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a 96 MB shared L3 cache, provide sufficient throughput for all tested scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 242 FPS. The data shows a linear progression from Low (320 FPS) to Medium (296 FPS) to High (246 FPS) to Ultra (242 FPS). All presets stay far above the 60 FPS threshold, making Ultra the clear choice for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, Ultra again is the best setting, with an average of 201 FPS. The measured frame rates are 287 FPS at Low, 265 FPS at Medium, 211 FPS at High, and 201 FPS at Ultra. The drop from High to Ultra is only 10 FPS, so there is minimal cost to using the highest preset.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best setting, with an average of 126 FPS. Low produces 246 FPS, Medium 212 FPS, and High 133 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is just 7 FPS, making Ultra the optimal choice for 4K gaming with this hardware.

For all three resolutions, Ultra is the recommended preset because it stays above 60 FPS with a comfortable margin. The lowest average FPS in the entire dataset is 126 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is more than double the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 477th out of 3,716 tested combos in Inside. This places the configuration in the 87th percentile of all tested systems. The high ranking reflects the strong performance of both components: the RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

The rank of 477 means that there are 476 combinations that perform better, but this is a relatively small fraction of the total pool. The data confirms that this combo is well above average for this specific game. The measured FPS values at all presets and resolutions exceed the playable threshold by significant margins, with the minimum average FPS being 126 at 4K Ultra.

The ranking is corroborated by the GPU's average benchmark score of 54,247, which puts it in the top 14% of all GPUs. The CPU's average benchmark score of 44,573 places it in the top 11% of all CPUs. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, this level of performance ensures no frame rate drops even in the most demanding scenes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 1% of its average score. The Intel Core Ultra 9 388H scores 44,466, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7500X3D. The Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44,342, a 0.5% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44,309, a 0.6% difference. The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44,889, which is 0.7% higher. All of these CPUs would produce virtually identical frame rates in Inside.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, which is 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, which is 2.7% higher. While these GPUs have slightly higher average scores, the differences are small enough that in-game performance for a lightweight title like Inside would be indistinguishable.

A builder looking for similar frame rates could choose any of these alternative components without expecting a measurable change in FPS. The RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest matching GPU, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 388H or i5-14600 would be the closest CPU alternatives.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Inside, and it runs it exceptionally well at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 242 FPS, which is over 4 times the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 201 FPS, still over 3 times the threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 126 FPS, which is more than double the threshold.

The data shows that all presets at all resolutions are playable. The lowest recorded average is 126 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest minimum FPS is 181 at 4K Medium. This means the system never dips below 60 FPS in any tested configuration. The combination of the Ryzen 5 7500X3D and RTX 4080 provides headroom for future updates or more demanding games, but for Inside specifically, this hardware is overkill.

The rank of 477th out of 3,716 confirms that this is a high-performing combo, but the performance-to-rank ratio for this game is exceptionally good because Inside is not a demanding title. The 86th percentile GPU and 89th percentile CPU easily handle the game's requirements. For a player with a 4K 120Hz display, the Ultra preset at 4K delivers 126 FPS, which is just above 120 FPS. At 1440p or 1080p, the system can easily drive high refresh rate displays above 200 FPS.