Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a performance profile that is almost absurdly overqualified for a 2D puzzle platformer like Inside. This is a combination built for high-resolution, ray-traced, AAA gaming, yet the benchmark data shows it crushing this title at every setting and resolution tested. The measured frames per second (FPS) are so high that the practical bottleneck shifts from raw component power to the refresh rate of the display being used.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the combination produces an average of 126 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating a significant performance buffer.

Q: Does the game ever drop below 60 FPS at any resolution?

A: No. The lowest recorded average FPS in the entire data set is 126 FPS at 4K Ultra. The only minimum FPS figures provided in the data are for Medium settings, which show a minimum of 181 FPS at 4K, 222 FPS at 1440p, and 248 FPS at 1080p, all far above the playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its single-core performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X shows a significant scaling with thread count. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 15476, while its single-core score is 1574.5. Similarly, its Geekbench multi-core score is 11036 versus 2032 for single-core, highlighting its strength in multi-threaded workloads.

Q: Is the RTX 4080's performance close to other top-tier GPUs?

A: The data shows the RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average score of 54209 and a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the two are essentially performance equals in general benchmarks.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use in this game?

A: According to the verdict data, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at every resolution. Since the game runs above 60 FPS on Ultra at all resolutions, that is the 'best' setting to maximize visual quality, with an average FPS of 126 at 4K, 201 at 1440p, and 239 at 1080p.

Q: What is the CPU's market position based on its benchmark percentile?

A: The CPU is in the 81st percentile when compared to all other CPUs, indicating it outperforms a large majority of processors. Its closest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, Intel Xeon Phi 7210, and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT.

CPU and GPU Roles

For a game such as Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer, the geometric and physics requirements are minimal when compared to a 3D AAA title. The data confirms this, with the GPU being the primary driver of the performance scaling between resolutions. The average FPS scales inversely with the number of pixels being rendered, which is the classic behavior for a GPU-bound scenario.

When examining the scaling from 1080p to 4K at the High settings, the average FPS drops from 243 to 133, a reduction of 110 FPS. This is a direct result of the increased pixel count. Conversely, the CPU workload, dealing with game logic and physics, remains relatively static across resolutions. Since the RTX 4080 is powerful enough to render the game's scenes with incredible ease, the CPU is never put under significant strain. The lowest average FPS recorded across the entire dataset is 126 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still a very high frame rate, suggesting that neither component is a limiting factor.

The difference in FPS between the Low and Ultra presets at a given resolution further highlights the GPU's role. At 4K, the FPS difference between Low (242 FPS) and Ultra (126 FPS) is a significant 116 FPS, showing that the graphical settings are heavily impacting the GPU's workload. The same pattern is seen at 1440p, where the difference is 82 FPS (283 FPS at Low vs. 201 FPS at Ultra) and at 1080p, where the difference is 77 FPS (316 FPS at Low vs. 239 FPS at Ultra). The data shows a consistent trend where the GPU is the primary component determining the frame rate at every resolution and preset combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The comprehensive FPS data paints a picture of extreme performance headroom for this title. The absolute lowest average FPS recorded in the entire benchmark suite is 126 FPS, which occurs at 4K with the Ultra preset. This alone demonstrates that the system is never under any threat of failing to hit the 60 FPS playable threshold.

3840x2160 (4K): At this resolution, the GPU is working hardest, but the results are still remarkable. The High preset delivers an average of 133 FPS. The Low preset is significantly faster, delivering an average of 242 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with full min/max data, showing an average of 212 FPS, with a minimum of 181 FPS and a maximum of 244 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, and the average dips to 126 FPS, still maintaining a 2.1x margin over the playable threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p):

Dropping the resolution to 1440p yields a substantial increase in frame rates across all presets. The High preset average jumps to 211 FPS, and the Low preset average is 283 FPS. The Medium preset shows an average of 261 FPS, with a minimum of 222 FPS and a maximum of 300 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding, still delivers an average of 201 FPS, which is well above the 4K Ultra average and more than triple the 60 FPS target.

1920x1080 (1080p):

At 1080p, the system's performance is so high that it is likely to be capped by the display's refresh rate in many scenarios. The Low preset average is 316 FPS. The Medium preset shows an average of 292 FPS with a minimum of 248 FPS and a maximum of 335 FPS. Both the High and Ultra presets achieve very high averages, with 243 FPS and 239 FPS, respectively. These figures show that the CPU and GPU are working together to produce a massive performance headroom, making this resolution the defining point of diminishing returns for settings.

The Verdict

The data from the verdictByResolution field is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside with absolute ease. The playable settings list for every resolution includes High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. The game never even approaches the 60 FPS playable threshold, let alone falls below it.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, where the average FPS is 126. This is not just playable; it is a high-refresh-rate experience at maximum visual fidelity. For a game that is a puzzle platformer, this level of performance is exceptionally smooth.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 201. This is a massive performance buffer that would make for an incredibly fluid experience. The average FPS at this resolution is more than triple the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra again, and the average FPS is 239. This is an extremely high frame rate that would only be fully utilized on a display with a high refresh rate. The system is not just able to run the game, it is able to dominate it, providing a near-guarantee of a stutter-free and highly responsive experience at any setting.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the benchmark data, the hardware in this combo has very close performance equivalents that could be considered for a similar experience in this specific game.

CPU Alternatives: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, which has an average score of 29093, a deltaPct of 0.1. This indicates that in general processing tasks, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H would behave nearly identically to the Ryzen 7 5800X. Another close option is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, with an average score of 28940 and a deltaPct of 0.6, meaning it is within 1% of the 5800X's performance.

GPU Alternatives: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average score of 54209, a deltaPct of 0.1. This makes the 4080 SUPER an almost direct performance match. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is also very close, with an average score of 54828 and a deltaPct of -1.1, indicating it is about 1% faster. Other options within a 3% margin include the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.6% faster) and the AMD Radeon 8060S (2.2% faster).

In the context of Inside, which is not a demanding title, any of these alternative components would likely produce the same experience: a frame rate far above the playable threshold, making the choice between them a matter of negligible difference.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 507th out of 3716 tested hardware combinations for this game. This places it in the top 13.6% of all systems, which is a strong performance for a high-end pairing.

Considering the game's age and low graphical requirements, the ranking is not top-tier, which suggests that many more powerful or more specialized systems have been tested. However, the absolute frame rates are still extremely high. The rank is a relative comparison, and this system is clearly in the upper echelon of performance. The percentile rank of the CPU (81st) and GPU (86th) on their own are excellent, which is reflected in the final combo rank. The data shows that for the purpose of running this game, the system has far more power than is necessary, ensuring a flawless experience that is only truly limited by the capabilities of the display it is connected to.