Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers an extraordinary performance level in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The data shows that this combination completely overwhelms the game’s rendering demands, producing triple-digit frame rates at every tested resolution and setting preset. The measured results indicate that this system is not merely playable but operates at refresh rates that far exceed standard display capabilities, making it an ideal pairing for high-refresh-rate monitors or for users who want absolute headroom in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system posts an average of 336 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire test suite. Medium settings at this resolution deliver 309.7 FPS, while High settings yield 262.1 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still produces an impressive 258.2 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a performance reduction of approximately 23%, showing that the GPU has substantial bandwidth to spare even when all graphical features are enabled.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. The Low preset achieves 305.1 FPS, while Medium drops slightly to 278 FPS. High settings produce 231.6 FPS, and Ultra maintains a strong 221.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is roughly 27%, indicating that resolution scaling has a modest impact on this configuration. Notably, the 1440p Ultra result is still higher than the 1080p High result, which suggests that the GPU is the primary performance driver at these settings.

At 3840x2160, the system continues to deliver outstanding performance. The Low preset reaches 257.7 FPS, Medium follows at 237.4 FPS, and High drops to 145.3 FPS. Ultra at 4K produces 141.9 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is approximately 45%, which is the largest relative difference across all resolutions. This indicates that the higher resolution amplifies the performance cost of Ultra settings, likely due to increased pixel shading and memory bandwidth usage. The data shows no minimum or maximum frame rate measurements were recorded for any test, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS values.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU provides context for how this combo compares to other hardware configurations. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, placing it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964, which is only 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% deficit, while the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.4% deficit. On the higher end, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% above the 8400F. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347, sitting at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326, a 0% difference, making it the closest statistical match. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, which is 0.3% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, a 2.9% deficit. In practical terms, the RTX 4090 and its nearest rivals would deliver essentially identical performance in Inside, with differences well below 3% being imperceptible in frame rate measurements.

When considering a full system swap, a user moving from this combo to a Ryzen 5 7500F with an Intel Arc Pro A60 would see virtually no change in Inside performance. The CPU and GPU benchmark scores are so close that the measured FPS values would fall within the same margin of error. Conversely, the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M offers a slight theoretical advantage, but the 2.5% delta would translate to only a few frames per second at most, which is unlikely to be noticeable at the frame rates this game produces.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 258.2 FPS on Ultra to 336 FPS on Low. The relatively small spread between presets suggests that the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep up with the rendering pipeline. The 1080p results show that even the most demanding preset runs at over four times the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that neither component is a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop slightly compared to 1080p, with Ultra producing 221.5 FPS versus 258.2 FPS at 1080p. This 14% reduction demonstrates that resolution scaling has a measurable impact, but the system remains far from any performance ceiling. The GPU's role becomes more significant at this resolution, as the increased pixel count requires more shading and texture work. However, the CPU still has sufficient single-thread performance to feed the GPU efficiently, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The Ultra preset drops to 141.9 FPS, which is 45% lower than the Low preset at 257.7 FPS. This substantial gap indicates that the GPU's compute and memory subsystems are working harder at 4K, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. The Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has ample processing power for a game like Inside, which is not heavily multithreaded. The data suggests that the CPU is never the limiting factor in this configuration; instead, the GPU's performance scaling with resolution and settings dictates the final frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Inside?*

A: The highest recorded average is 336 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the peak performance of the system across all tested configurations.

*Q: Is the RTX 4090 overkill for Inside at 1080p?*

A: The data shows the system produces 258.2 FPS at Ultra settings and 1080p, which is over four times the 60 FPS playable threshold. This indicates the GPU has massive headroom at this resolution, making it overkill for standard 60 Hz displays but suitable for extreme refresh rates.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its closest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, a 0.2% difference. This means the two CPUs would perform nearly identically in Inside.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: All four presets at 3840x2160 stay above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset produces 141.9 FPS, which is the lowest result in the entire test suite but still more than double the playable threshold.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU matter more for this game at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the GPU is the primary performance driver. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is 45% at 4K, compared to 23% at 1080p, showing that the GPU's workload scales significantly with resolution.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested system configurations?

A: This combo ranks 294 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8% of all systems in the database for Inside performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 294 out of 3716 places this system in the upper echelon of tested hardware configurations for Inside. This ranking reflects the RTX 4090's position at the 88th percentile among GPUs and the Ryzen 5 8400F's spot at the 77th percentile among CPUs. The combination of a high-end GPU with a mid-range CPU proves effective for this title, as the game's modest computational requirements allow the CPU to keep pace with the GPU's output.

In terms of percentile positioning, this system outperforms the vast majority of tested combos, with only 293 configurations ranking higher. The data suggests that systems with more powerful CPUs, such as those with higher single-thread scores, might achieve slightly better results, but the differences would be marginal given the frame rates already exceeding 140 FPS at 4K Ultra. The ranking also indicates that users with this combo can expect consistent, high-performance gameplay without any risk of dropping below the 60 FPS threshold at any resolution or setting.

The nearestRivals data reinforces this ranking by showing that the CPU's performance is within 0.4% of its closest competitors, while the GPU's nearest rival is within 2.9%. This means that swapping to a different CPU or GPU from the rival lists would not materially change the combo's rank in Inside. The system's position in the rankings is primarily driven by the RTX 4090's raw rendering power, which is unmatched by most other GPUs in the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which produces an average of 258.2 FPS. This preset remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the frame rate is high enough to take advantage of 240 Hz monitors. The Low preset offers 336 FPS for users seeking maximum frame rates, but Ultra provides the best visual quality without any playability concerns.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the recommended choice, delivering 221.5 FPS. This is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, and the visual fidelity benefits from the higher resolution. The Medium preset at 278 FPS is an alternative for users who prefer even higher frame rates, but Ultra remains the most demanding preset that stays comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves 141.9 FPS, which is the most demanding configuration tested. This remains playable on 120 Hz 4K displays, though users with 144 Hz monitors might prefer the High preset at 145.3 FPS for a small performance boost. All four presets at 4K stay above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so there is no scenario where this combo fails to deliver smooth gameplay. The data confirms that this system can run Inside at maximum settings with high frame rates across all resolutions, making it an excellent choice for this game.