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# AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER: Inside Benchmark Analysis

The data places this combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER graphics card in a strong position for running Inside at high frame rates. The system's measured performance indicates that the CPU and GPU are well-balanced for this title, with the GPU handling the primary rendering load and the CPU providing ample support.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The FPS measurements provided cover three common resolutions: 3840x2160 (4K), 2560x1440 (1440p), and 1920x1080 (1080p). The data includes average FPS readings for each of four quality presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. Minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided in the data, so the analysis relies on the average FPS as the primary indicator of performance.

At 3840x2160, the system demonstrates a strong performance ceiling. The average FPS at the Low setting is 266.6. Stepping up to Medium yields an average of 208.5 FPS. The High preset maintains a smooth 134.5 FPS, while Ultra delivers an average of 126.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is a significant drop of about 58 FPS, reflecting the increased pixel shading load. The gap between High and Ultra is narrower, at roughly 8 FPS, indicating that at this resolution, the Ultra preset is more dependent on the GPU's fixed-function limits than on the CPU.

At 2560x1440, the same visual pattern emerges. The Low preset results in 342 FPS average, while Medium comes in at 318.4 FPS. High is still remarkably strong, with an average of 210.5 FPS, and Ultra sits at 202.3 FPS. The decreases from Low to Medium is roughly 24 FPS; the step from High to Ultra is a modest 8 FPS. This consistency across the mid-range resolution suggests the RTX 4080 SUPER is not the limiting factor when moving from Medium to High, which is more likely a CPU-bound scenario at these settings.

At 1920x1080, the performance is high enough to rely on the CPU for frame pacing. The Low preset produces an average of 383.3 FPS. The Medium preset follows with 355.4 FPS. The High preset remains at 289.4 FPS, and the Ultra setting is the only one to drop below the 300 FPS mark, at 277.8 FPS average. The performance deltas between Low and Medium (approximately 28 FPS) are smaller than those seen at 1440p, which suggests that at this resolution, the GPU's fill-rate and bandwidth have more headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that if you want to maintain a 60 FPS target, the headroom is enormous at every resolution and preset. The Ultra preset at 4K is a demanding setting, yet the system still averages 126.6 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. The most demanding configuration listed, 3840x2160 at Ultra, is therefore the top candidate for a "maxed-out" experience. The best average FPS recorded across all tested settings is 383.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the clear "best" playable setting. The average FPS at this resolution is 126.6, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows that even the most demanding preset, Ultra, at this resolution, provides a comfortable margin.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset offers an average of 202.3 FPS. This is the highest playable setting at this resolution, offering a similar performance margin to the 4K result.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 277.8 FPS. This is the best playable setting for this resolution, though the High setting at 289.4 FPS is technically higher, both are far past the point where the display's refresh rate will be the limiting factor.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for this specific CPU-GPU pairing provide interesting comparisons. The closest CPU competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5840, with an average score of 35802, a mere 0.3% behind the 7700X. The Intel Core 7 250H follows at 35728 average (0.5% slower). Two additional nearby CPUs are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, at 0.5% and 0.7% slower, respectively. For the GPU side, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with an average score of 54247, which is -0.1% in comparison. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700 is -1.1% off, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is -2.7% slower. The AMD Radeon 8060S trails by -2.8%.

In practical terms, the RTX 4080 SUPER performs near-identically to the baseline RTX 4080, while the AMD and Intel rivals sit within a 3% performance envelope. This means that swapping to any of these alternative GPUs would result in nearly the same FPS; the CPU differences are similarly marginal, all within 1% of each other.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Inside? The answer is yes, with a significant margin. The measured data shows that the system handles the maximum tested demand — 3840x2160 at the Ultra preset — at 126.6 FPS. This is more than twice the 60 FPS playable threshold. Every resolution and preset combination in the data clears 60 FPS.

For the strictest benchmark, 3840x2160 Ultra, the system posts 126.6 FPS. This is the headline number. The GPU is the primary driver here; the CPU is sufficient to feed it at every resolution tested. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is smooth, with the system losing roughly half its FPS going from the 1080p Low to 4K Ultra at the high-end, which is a typical-expected curve for a balanced system.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset gives 126.6 FPS. It is the most demanding tested setting and still clears the playability threshold by a wide margin.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset still yields 277.8 FPS. The Ryzen 7 7700X has sufficient single-thread performance; the frame rate scales primarily with the GPU at this resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER a good match for the Ryzen 7 7700X?

A: The benchmark data shows the GPU is, on average, 0.1% faster than the NVIDIA RTX 4080 reference, and 86th percentile overall. The average FPS deltas between resolutions suggest this is a well-balanced pairing.

Q: Is the "Low" preset playable at 4K?

A: Yes. The Low preset at 3840x2160 posts 266.6 FPS, which is 4.4x the 60 FPS threshold. Even the most demanding preset (Ultra) is far above the target.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the nearest Intel rival?

A: The 7700X is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core 7 250H in average score, and 0.5% ahead of the Core Ultra 9 185H. The multi-threaded 3DMark data indicates the 7700X is the stronger CPU in this pairing.

Q: What is the combo rank?

A: The combo rank for this CPU/GPU pair is 189 out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the top 5.1% of all tested configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a consistent division of labor. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system delivers 383.3 FPS — the CPU is being fed high-throughput geometry, and the GPU is the deciding factor. As the resolution climbs to 3840x2160, the FPS decreases by roughly 57%, which indicates the GPU's fill-rate limits are starting to come into play. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep, but expected.

At 2560x1440, the system sits between 202.3 FPS (Ultra) and 342 FPS (Low). The delta between Low and Medium is about 24 FPS, which is less than the 4K delta, meaning the GPU's pixel throughput is less stressed. From Medium to High, the difference is 108 FPS, showing a significant shader-complexity cost. The CPU's role here is secondary: the 7700X has enough geometry throughput to feed the GPU consistently.

At 1920x1080, the gap between Low (383.3) and Ultra (277.8) is 105.5 FPS. This is the largest absolute delta among all resolutions, which is expected. The CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The GPU's shading units and ROPs dictate the final number.

The scaling data from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra shows a 57% performance drop, which is a typical GPU-bound curve. In summary: the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary performance driver, while the Ryzen 7 7700X ensures no CPU-side frame pacing limits.