Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. Measured data shows that this combination far exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and settings preset, making it a definitive over-performer for this title. The benchmark results place this combo at rank 1384 out of 3716 tested combinations, indicating strong overall performance within the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces extremely high frame rates across all presets. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 339. Medium settings yield an average of 303.9 FPS, while High settings drop to 191.1 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 181 FPS. These numbers show that the system is heavily GPU-limited only at the highest settings, but even then, the frame rate is nearly three times the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains exceptionally strong. Low settings produce an average of 270.5 FPS, Medium settings average 216.4 FPS, and High settings average 135.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still delivers an average of 130.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with roughly a 20-25% reduction in frame rates across all presets, indicating a balanced scaling pattern typical of a well-optimized title.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the system still delivers playable frame rates at every setting. Low settings average 169.4 FPS, Medium settings average 134.5 FPS, and High settings average 83.5 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 82.8 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The transition from 1440p to 4K shows a more significant performance hit, with frame rates roughly halving, but the absolute numbers remain high enough for smooth gameplay.

The data does not include min or max FPS values, only averages. This suggests that the frame pacing is likely consistent, given the high average values and the relatively simple rendering requirements of the game. The lack of min/max data means we cannot assess frame time spikes, but the high averages provide a strong baseline for expected performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1384 out of 3716 tested combinations places this system in the top 37% of all tested hardware pairs. This is a strong result, especially considering the game’s age and the high frame rates achieved. The percentile ranking for the CPU is 77, meaning the Ryzen 5 8400F outperforms 77% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU percentile is 61, indicating the RTX 3070 outperforms 61% of all GPUs.

The combination of a high-CPU percentile and a mid-range GPU percentile suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this game. The measured FPS data supports this, as even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 82.8 FPS, which is more than sufficient for the game’s puzzle-platforming gameplay. The rank of 1384 is influenced by the GPU’s lower percentile, but the overall result is still comfortably within playable territory.

When comparing to other combos, the data indicates that this system would rank higher in CPU-bound scenarios and lower in GPU-bound scenarios. However, for Inside, the game’s modest graphical demands mean that the CPU’s strength is more relevant, allowing the system to achieve its high frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 82.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are marked as playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 130.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and still provides more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 339 FPS, while Ultra settings average 181 FPS. This represents an 87% increase in frame rate when dropping from Ultra to Low.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K with High settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 83.5, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is minimal, with only a 0.7 FPS gap.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, 1080p averages 303.9 FPS, while 4K averages 134.5 FPS. This represents a 56% reduction in frame rates when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 a bottleneck for this CPU in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU has a 77th percentile ranking, while the GPU has a 61st percentile. At 4K Ultra, the system still achieves 82.8 FPS, indicating the GPU handles the load well despite being the lower-ranked component.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this system can run Inside at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The verdictByResolution field confirms that at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 82.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra achieving 130.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra achieving 181 FPS.

The 60 FPS playable threshold is comfortably exceeded in every scenario. The lowest average FPS recorded is 82.8 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 38% above the threshold. This means users can play the game at the highest possible settings at any resolution without worrying about frame rate drops below playable levels. For a puzzle platformer, this level of performance is excessive, but it ensures a completely smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the relative importance of each component. At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 181 FPS at Ultra to 339 FPS at Low. The gap between Low and Ultra is 158 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU can push higher frame rates when the GPU load is reduced.

At 2560x1440, the range narrows slightly, from 130.9 FPS at Ultra to 270.5 FPS at Low. The gap between Low and Ultra is 139.6 FPS, indicating a similar GPU-bound pattern. At 3840x2160, the range is from 82.8 FPS at Ultra to 169.4 FPS at Low, a gap of 86.6 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes increasingly important as resolution increases.

The CPU’s role is more apparent at lower resolutions and lower settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 339 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame output for this game. The CPU’s high percentile rank (77) and strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851) support this. The GPU’s role dominates at higher resolutions, where its 8GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to maintain high frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 82.8 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the system handles it without issue. Users can run the game at maximum visual fidelity at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 130.9 FPS. This provides a significant headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even during complex scenes.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 181 FPS. This is the highest possible quality at the most common resolution, and the performance is more than adequate for any display refresh rate up to 180 Hz.

In all cases, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, as it provides the best visual quality without dropping below the playable threshold. The performance headroom is substantial, ranging from 22.8 FPS above the threshold at 4K to 121 FPS above the threshold at 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals provide similar performance levels. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 8400F’s 25005 score. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.4% difference. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% higher. These CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game is not heavily CPU-dependent.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average score of 17083, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3070’s 17208 score. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, a 1% difference. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, a 1.1% difference. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% higher. These GPUs would deliver comparable frame rates at each resolution, with the differences being negligible in practice.

Users with any of these alternative components would see virtually identical performance in Inside. The game’s low graphical demands mean that even the slightly slower rivals would maintain high frame rates, and the system would remain well above the 60 FPS threshold at all settings and resolutions.