Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination was tested in Inside, a puzzle platformer released in 2016. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $249, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 699 USD. Measured FPS data shows this combo delivers well above the 60 FPS playable threshold across all tested resolutions and settings, with the most demanding preset (Ultra) averaging 98 FPS at 4K, 149.1 FPS at 1440p, and 207.6 FPS at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). All values are average FPS; no minimum or maximum frame times were recorded.

At 3840x2160, the combo produces 199.6 FPS on Low, 158.2 FPS on Medium, 97.8 FPS on High, and 98 FPS on Ultra. The near-identical High and Ultra results (97.8 vs 98) indicate that the Ultra preset adds negligible additional load over High at this resolution, likely due to the game’s modest visual demands. Even the lowest result, 97.8 FPS on High, sits comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance scales upward significantly: Low delivers 287.9 FPS, Medium 253.3 FPS, High 156.7 FPS, and Ultra 149.1 FPS. The gap between Medium and High (253.3 to 156.7) is substantial, suggesting that High and Ultra introduce more demanding effects that cut frame rates by roughly 40% compared to Medium. Still, every setting clears 60 FPS by a wide margin.

At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast: Low reaches 323.3 FPS, Medium 301 FPS, High 218.9 FPS, and Ultra 207.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is modest (323.3 to 301), while High and Ultra are closer to each other (218.9 vs 207.6). This pattern mirrors the 1440p results, where the jump from Medium to High is the largest single-step drop.

Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent trend: the RTX 3080’s 10 GB GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for Inside, and the Ryzen 7 5800XT’s 8 cores and 16 threads never appear to bottleneck, as even the lowest FPS at 4K (97.8) is far above the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a small delta of the Ryzen 7 5800XT’s 29879 average. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 29955 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS scores 29955 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713 (0.6% delta). In Inside, these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates, as the game is not heavily multithreaded and the 5800XT’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359) is already ample.

For the GPU, the RTX 3080’s average benchmark score is 23172. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, -0.3% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250, -0.3% delta), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273, -0.4% delta), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23276, -0.4% delta). These GPUs are within 0.4% of the RTX 3080’s average score, so in Inside they would likely deliver similar FPS at the same settings and resolutions, though the RTX 3080’s higher memory bandwidth (760.3 GB/s) and larger 10 GB frame buffer give it a theoretical edge in texture-heavy scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates. At 1080p, the difference between Low (323.3 FPS) and Ultra (207.6 FPS) is 115.7 FPS, a 35.8% reduction. At 4K, the same comparison shows Low at 199.6 FPS and Ultra at 98 FPS, a 50.9% reduction. This larger percentage drop at higher resolution indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases.

Similarly, the resolution scaling at a fixed preset shows the GPU’s influence. At Ultra, moving from 1080p (207.6 FPS) to 1440p (149.1 FPS) reduces FPS by 28.2%, and from 1440p to 4K (98 FPS) reduces it by another 34.3%. At Low, the same transitions are 287.9 to 199.6 (30.7% drop) and 199.6 to 98 (50.9% drop). The steeper drop at Low settings from 1440p to 4K suggests that even at minimal graphical load, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors.

The CPU’s role is less pronounced. The Ryzen 7 5800XT’s multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794) and single-thread score (3359) are far above what Inside requires, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 323.3 FPS, which is likely near the game’s engine limit. The data shows no scenario where the CPU appears to cap performance; the FPS scales almost entirely with resolution and settings, which are GPU-bound variables.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside at all tested resolutions and settings. The verdict by resolution confirms that every preset at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 is playable, meaning all average FPS values exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average FPS of 98 at 4K, 149.1 at 1440p, and 207.6 at 1080p. Even the most demanding combination—4K Ultra—maintains an average of 98 FPS, which is 63% above the playable threshold. For a puzzle platformer, this level of performance ensures smooth gameplay with no risk of frame drops below 60 FPS, based on the measured averages.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K?*

A: Yes. All settings at 3840x2160 average above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 98 FPS, High at 97.8 FPS, Medium at 158.2 FPS, and Low at 199.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: Ultra is the best setting, delivering an average of 149.1 FPS. High is close at 156.7 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while still exceeding 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879. Its nearest rivals are the Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, 0% delta), Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, -0.3% delta), and Ryzen 5 9600X (29713, 0.6% delta). These differences are negligible for Inside.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, -0.3% delta) and AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273, -0.4% delta). All are within 0.4% of the RTX 3080’s score, so performance in Inside would be similar.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. All measured settings and resolutions exceed this, with the lowest average being 97.8 FPS at 4K High.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 999th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra at every resolution, based on the measured data.

• 3840x2160: Ultra, average FPS 98
• 2560x1440: Ultra, average FPS 149.1
• 1920x1080: Ultra, average FPS 207.6

Since all settings exceed 60 FPS, Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability. The data shows no need to lower settings for performance reasons.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 999th out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the top third of all systems tested, reflecting the strong performance of both components. The CPU’s 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU’s 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs contribute to this result. In practical terms, the combo delivers frame rates that are 1.6 to 5.4 times higher than the 60 FPS playable threshold, depending on resolution and settings, making it a high-performing option for this game.