Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers an exceptionally high level of performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Benchmark data shows this combination produces average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset, from 126 FPS at 4K Ultra to 338 FPS at 1080p Low. The system demonstrates such a surplus of performance that even the most demanding settings leave substantial headroom, making this configuration effectively overkill for the game’s graphical demands.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have close rivals based on aggregate benchmark scores. For the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, the nearest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964 in average benchmarks compared to 25005 for the 8400F — a delta of only 0.2 percent. The Intel Core i7-11850H trails by a slightly larger margin at 24935 (0.3 percent slower), while the Intel Core i7-13620H sits at 24911 (0.4 percent slower). On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F leads with 25103, which is 0.4 percent faster than the 8400F. In practical terms, a system built with any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game’s performance headroom is so large that these small CPU differences would not manifest in measurable FPS changes at any resolution.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 in average benchmarks, just 0.1 percent below the RTX 4080’s 54247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1 percent higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB reaches 55698 (2.6 percent higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.7 percent higher). Interestingly, the RTX 4080’s nearest rivals are all faster in raw benchmark scores, yet the differences remain under 3 percent. In Inside, these GPU variations would produce frame rate differences of only a few FPS at 4K Ultra, where the RTX 4080 already averages 126 FPS — still more than double the playability threshold.

The data indicates that swapping either component for its nearest rival would result in a system that behaves near-identically in this game. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU’s 86th percentile ranking place both components in the upper tier of hardware, but the game’s modest requirements mean that even lower-ranked alternatives would likely clear 60 FPS without issue.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 256 FPS, which is 4.3 times above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest performance drop between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 259 on Low to 126 on Ultra, a reduction of 133 FPS. At 2560x1440, the drop is from 303 to 201 (102 FPS), and at 1920x1080, from 338 to 256 (82 FPS).

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with all presets?

A: Yes. The verdict data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings at 3840x2160. The lowest average among these is 126 FPS on Ultra, which still exceeds 60 FPS by more than double.

*Q: How does this system rank among all tested combinations for Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 374th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10 percent of all tested hardware configurations for this game.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest recorded minimum FPS across all tested scenarios is 181 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. Even this minimum value is three times above the playability threshold.

Q: What is the benefit of the 8400F CPU in this game?

A: The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, provide ample single-thread performance. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943 indicate strong per-core capability, which is relevant for a puzzle platformer that typically relies on consistent frame pacing rather than heavy multi-threading.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that both components operate well within their limits across all tested configurations, but the GPU becomes increasingly important as resolution rises. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 82 FPS (338 down to 256), while at 3840x2160, the same settings gap produces a 133 FPS difference (259 down to 126). This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4080’s rendering workload grows substantially at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s contribution remains relatively constant.

The CPU’s role is best understood through the frame rate consistency across resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS only drops from 338 at 1080p to 259 at 4K — a 79 FPS reduction. This relatively modest decline suggests that even at 4K Low, the game is not fully GPU-bound, as the RTX 4080 could likely push higher frame rates if the engine’s draw call processing or physics updates were more demanding. The CPU’s 3DMark multi-thread score of 6165 and PassMark multi-thread score of 24389 indicate substantial processing headroom that remains untapped by this title.

At Ultra settings, the performance curve steepens. The average FPS falls from 256 at 1080p to 201 at 1440p and then to 126 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result represents the only configuration where the system approaches a more balanced workload, yet even here the 126 FPS average is far above what most titles would require. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provide more than enough memory throughput for Inside’s visual assets at any resolution, meaning the GPU’s compute units are the primary limiting factor only at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with exceptional ease. The verdict data lists all four settings presets — High, Low, Medium, and Ultra — as playable at every tested resolution. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average FPS of 126. At 2560x1440, Ultra achieves 201 FPS on average. At 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 256 FPS. Every single configuration tested clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with the lowest average being 126 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The system’s rank of 374 out of 3716 tested combinations confirms its position among the top-performing configurations for this game. Given that the minimum FPS recorded across all tests is 181 (at 4K Medium), there is no scenario in the data where frame pacing would dip below the playability threshold, even during intense on-screen activity. The combination of the 8400F’s strong single-thread performance and the RTX 4080’s massive rendering throughput ensures that Inside runs smoothly at any resolution and preset combination a player might choose.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings tiers. At 3840x2160, the system averages 133 FPS on High, 259 FPS on Low, 212 FPS on Medium, and 126 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset also recorded a minimum of 181 FPS and a maximum of 244 FPS, showing consistent frame delivery even at 4K.

At 2560x1440, performance improves noticeably. High settings produce 211 FPS average, Low settings reach 303 FPS, Medium settings hit 279 FPS with a minimum of 238 and maximum of 321, and Ultra settings deliver 201 FPS. The 1440p results show that the system can easily drive high refresh rate monitors, as even the most demanding preset at this resolution stays above 200 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates become exceptionally high. High settings average 260 FPS, Low settings reach 338 FPS, Medium settings average 312 FPS with a minimum of 265 and maximum of 359, and Ultra settings deliver 256 FPS. The 1080p results indicate that the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance, as the CPU’s 6-core configuration provides sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at these elevated frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 374th out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places the system in the top 10.1 percent of all configurations in the database. The ranking reflects the GPU’s high percentile position (86th among all GPUs) combined with the CPU’s solid 77th percentile standing. While neither component is at the absolute top of its respective category, their combined performance places this system comfortably above the median tested configuration.

The rank also indicates that many faster combinations exist, likely featuring higher-end CPUs such as the AMD EPYC 9474F (which scores 0.4 percent higher in CPU benchmarks) or GPUs with marginally higher scores like the AMD Radeon 8060S (2.7 percent faster in GPU benchmarks). However, for Inside specifically, these performance differences would translate into negligible FPS gains, as the current combo already exceeds 60 FPS by a factor of two at its lowest tested configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 126 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the test data and provides a comfortable margin above the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings again represent the best option, delivering 201 FPS on average. The 1440p Ultra configuration offers a 75 FPS improvement over the 4K Ultra result, demonstrating the reduced rendering load at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings provide 256 FPS on average, which is the highest combination of visual quality and performance across all tested configurations. For players seeking the absolute maximum frame rate, 1080p Low delivers 338 FPS, but the Ultra preset at this resolution offers a better balance of fidelity and speed, with frame rates high enough to saturate most high refresh rate displays.