Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an exceptionally high-end combination for running Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Benchmark data confirms that this system delivers massively overpowered performance for the title, with average frame rates exceeding 127 FPS even at the most demanding settings and resolutions tested. The data indicates that this combo ranks in the 97th percentile of all tested combinations for this game, placing it far above the vast majority of systems.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination places it at rank 108 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This percentile positioning of roughly 97% means that only 107 other system configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this specific game. Given the game's age and relatively modest graphical demands, this ranking reflects the sheer power of both components. The CPU itself holds an 86th percentile ranking against all tested CPUs in general benchmark suites, and the GPU matches that with an 86th percentile ranking against all tested GPUs. When combined for Inside, the system achieves a frame rate performance that is effectively at the top of the scale, with the only faster systems likely being those built on the most extreme enthusiast hardware available.

The performance headroom is substantial. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 127.6 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. This suggests that the ranking is not a measure of adequacy but rather a measure of excess capacity. The system is not struggling to run the game; it is effortlessly dominating it. In fact, the data shows that the bottleneck is almost entirely removed, allowing the hardware to run the game at frame rates that would be considered excellent even for competitive esports titles, not a slow-paced puzzle platformer.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rival data for the individual components, several other hardware combinations would produce nearly identical performance in Inside. The CPU's closest rival is the Intel Core i9-14901E, which has an average benchmark score of 37911, a mere 0.1% difference from the Ryzen 7 9700X's score of 37943. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is equally close, with a score of 37904, also a 0.1% delta. Systems using either of these CPUs would perform within a rounding error of the 9700X in this game, as Inside is not heavily multithreaded and single-thread performance is paramount; the 9700X scores 1280 in the 3dmark single-thread test, and these rivals are effectively tied in overall average.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's closest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which has an average benchmark score of 54247 versus the SUPER's 54209, a delta of -0.1%. This means an RTX 4080 would deliver virtually identical frame rates. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB shows an average score of 55698, which is 2.7% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER in the database's aggregate benchmarks, suggesting it could potentially offer slightly better performance in some scenarios, though this difference is small enough to be within run-to-run variance. The AMD Radeon 8060S, with a score of 55757 and a -2.8% delta, is similarly close. For Inside, any of these GPU alternatives would yield an experience that is indistinguishable from the RTX 4080 SUPER.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Inside, the data shows that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, but the CPU is so powerful that it never becomes a limiting constraint. Examining the measured FPS across resolutions reveals the typical pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p High settings, the combo produces 291.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 210.4 FPS, and at 4K High it falls to 131.4 FPS. This 55% performance reduction from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting as the pixel count increases.

The CPU's role is to ensure that frame times remain consistent and that the GPU is never starved of data. The Ryzen 7 9700X, with its high single-thread score of 2211 in Cinebench R23, is more than capable of feeding the RTX 4080 SUPER in this title. The game's settings also have a substantial impact. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 427.9 FPS versus 279.1 FPS, a 34.8% drop. This scaling effect is consistent at all resolutions, indicating that both resolution and quality settings directly impact the GPU's workload. The CPU's performance is effectively constant across these scenarios; its 3dmark 16-thread score of 9824 and max-thread score of 9771 show it has ample headroom for the game's threading requirements, which are minimal for a puzzle platformer.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 127.6 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

*Q: Is this combination overkill for Inside?*

A: The data strongly suggests yes. The lowest measured average frame rate across all tested resolutions and settings is 127.6 FPS (4K Ultra). The highest is 427.9 FPS at 1080p Low. The system delivers a playable experience at every single configuration tested.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 has an average score of 54247. This is a delta of -0.1%, meaning the standard RTX 4080 is effectively identical in performance for this game.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 1440p?

A: The verdict data indicates that the "best settings" at 2560x1440 is Ultra, which achieves an average of 201.4 FPS. All presets, from Low to Ultra, are playable at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 9700X has a high single-thread score of 2211 in Cinebench R23 and a 3dmark single-thread score of 1280. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, which is the expected behavior for a GPU-bound scenario, indicating the CPU is not a limiting factor.

*Q: What is the rank of this combo among all tested systems for Inside?*

A: This combination is ranked 108th out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the top 3% of all systems tested for this specific game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination in Inside. No minimum or maximum frame rate data was recorded; only average FPS values were captured.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 265.2 FPS
• Medium: 213.4 FPS
• High: 131.4 FPS
• Ultra: 127.6 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 384.7 FPS
• Medium: 337.1 FPS
• High: 210.4 FPS
• Ultra: 201.4 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 427.9 FPS
• Medium: 391.0 FPS
• High: 291.6 FPS
• Ultra: 279.1 FPS

These figures show a clear and consistent pattern. At each resolution, the difference between the Low and Ultra presets is significant, with the Low preset providing approximately double the frame rate of the Ultra preset. For instance, at 1440p, Low yields 384.7 FPS while Ultra yields 201.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K also shows a predictable drop, with the Ultra preset falling from 279.1 FPS at 1080p to 127.6 FPS at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for this analysis is 60 FPS. The "best settings" are defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate at or above this threshold.

• 1920x1080: The best settings are Ultra, achieving an average of 279.1 FPS. This is 219.1 FPS above the playable threshold.
• 2560x1440: The best settings are Ultra, achieving an average of 201.4 FPS. This is 141.4 FPS above the playable threshold.
• 3840x2160: The best settings are Ultra, achieving an average of 127.6 FPS. This is 67.6 FPS above the playable threshold.

The verdict data confirms that at every resolution, the Ultra preset is both the best and the most demanding option, and it remains comfortably playable. The system has so much performance that even the highest quality settings at the highest resolution leave a massive margin of safety above the 60 FPS minimum.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside flawlessly. The verdict by resolution lists the playable settings as High, Low, Medium, and Ultra for all three tested resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160). This means every single configuration tested is playable.

The best playable setting at each resolution is Ultra. At 1080p, the system achieves 279.1 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p, it achieves 201.4 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, it achieves 127.6 FPS at Ultra. In all cases, the average frame rate is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. The performance is so high that users could enable V-Sync or a frame rate cap without any noticeable loss of smoothness or responsiveness. There is no scenario in the provided data where this combination fails to deliver an exceptionally smooth experience. The hardware is not just sufficient; it is overwhelmingly powerful for this title.