Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a dominant combination for running Inside, delivering playable frame rates far above the 60 FPS threshold across every resolution and preset tested. The data shows this combo ranks in the top 20% of all tested configurations, with the RTX 3080 providing ample headroom for the game's modest graphical demands. Benchmark results indicate that even at 4K Ultra settings, this system maintains an average of 97.4 FPS, making it a high-refresh-rate powerhouse for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 achieves a rank of 736 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the 80th percentile of all systems evaluated. This is a strong result, though not a top-tier ranking, which is expected given that Inside is a puzzle platformer with relatively modest hardware requirements compared to AAA shooters or simulations. The ranking reflects the raw capability of both components, but the game itself does not push either the CPU or GPU to their absolute limits.

The CPU component, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, holds an 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the broader benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 39768. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (avgScore 39603, deltaPct 0.4) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (avgScore 40048, deltaPct -0.7), show that the 9800X3D is effectively tied with these processors in synthetic testing. The Ryzen 7 7700 also sits close, with an avgScore of 40081 and a deltaPct of -0.8, meaning the 9800X3D is within 1% of its direct competitors in general-purpose benchmarks.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3080 holds a 68th percentile ranking among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals are notably lower-tier parts: the NVIDIA P106-100 (avgScore 23249, deltaPct -0.3), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (avgScore 23250, deltaPct -0.3), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (avgScore 23273, deltaPct -0.4), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (avgScore 23276, deltaPct -0.4). This clustering suggests that in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3080's raw compute performance is comparable to these older or lower-end cards, but in real-world gaming, the 3080's architectural advantages and driver optimizations push it far ahead. For Inside specifically, the measured FPS data confirms that the RTX 3080 is more than sufficient, delivering over 200 FPS at 1080p High settings.

The combo rank of 736 out of 3716 is driven primarily by the GPU's percentile position. While the CPU is in the top 13% of all processors, the GPU's 68th percentile pulls the overall combination down slightly. However, this ranking is not indicative of poor gaming performance; it simply reflects the distribution of all possible hardware pairings in the database. For a game like Inside, the combination is effectively overkill, as evidenced by the frame rates at every resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 97.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings yield 97.6 FPS, Medium 156.8 FPS, and Low 200.8 FPS, so all presets at 4K are playable.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming on this hardware?

A: The best settings preset at 2560x1440 is Ultra, which produces an average of 151.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset, and it still provides more than double the 60 FPS threshold. Lower presets push frame rates even higher, with Low reaching 318.7 FPS and Medium at 254.7 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9800X3D compare to its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 39768 on average, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (39603), 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (39485), and 0.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40081). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 by 0.7%, which scores 40048. These differences are negligible in gaming workloads.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 a bottleneck for this CPU in Inside?

A: The benchmark data shows no bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 403.2 FPS, which is near the practical limit for most displays. Even at 4K Ultra, the GPU maintains 97.4 FPS, indicating that the RTX 3080 is fully capable of feeding the CPU without creating a performance ceiling.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 220.3. This is more than three times the 60 FPS playable threshold, making the experience exceptionally smooth. Ultra settings at 1080p still deliver 206.9 FPS.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rate monitors at 4K?

A: Yes, but only partially. At 4K with Low settings, the system hits 200.8 FPS, and with Medium settings it reaches 156.8 FPS. However, at High and Ultra settings, frame rates drop to 97.6 and 97.4 FPS respectively, which are still above 60 FPS but may not fully saturate a 144Hz 4K display.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 97.4 FPS. This is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality, as it provides nearly 40% more headroom above the playable threshold. High settings deliver 97.6 FPS, which is effectively identical, so users can choose either based on preference for minor visual differences.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is Ultra, achieving an average of 151.9 FPS. This is a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate monitors up to 144Hz. The data shows that even the most demanding preset at 1440p is not a challenge for this hardware, with Medium reaching 254.7 FPS and Low hitting 318.7 FPS.

For 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra, which produces an average of 206.9 FPS. This is more than three times the playable threshold and is suitable for 240Hz displays. High settings at 1080p yield 220.3 FPS, while Medium and Low reach 353.1 and 403.2 FPS respectively, indicating that the system is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions but still delivers exceptional performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (avgScore 39603, deltaPct 0.4) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (avgScore 40048, deltaPct -0.7) would provide nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Inside. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (avgScore 39485, deltaPct 0.7) and AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (avgScore 40081, deltaPct -0.8) also fall within 1% of the 9800X3D's average benchmark score, meaning that in a game like Inside, which is not heavily multithreaded, these processors would deliver similar frame rates.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100 (avgScore 23249, deltaPct -0.3), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (avgScore 23250, deltaPct -0.3), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (avgScore 23273, deltaPct -0.4), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (avgScore 23276, deltaPct -0.4). These GPUs have synthetic benchmark scores that are within 0.4% of the RTX 3080, but this comparison is misleading for gaming. The RTX 3080's architecture, with 8704 shading units and 68 RT cores, is far more capable in DirectX 12 and Vulkan titles than these older or lower-tier cards. However, for Inside specifically, which is a lightweight 2D-style platformer, the actual gaming performance difference would be minimal, as even the RTX 3080 at 4K Ultra only requires 97.4 FPS.

It is important to note that the nearestRivals data is based on average benchmark scores across multiple tests, not on Inside-specific performance. Users considering a CPU or GPU swap should expect similar behavior in this game, but the RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth provide a clear advantage in texture-heavy scenes, even if the synthetic scores are close.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 200.8 FPS, Medium produces 156.8 FPS, High produces 97.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 97.4 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is steep, from 156.8 to 97.6 FPS, indicating that High and Ultra presets introduce significant rendering effects that tax the GPU. The difference between High and Ultra is negligible, at just 0.2 FPS, suggesting that Ultra is essentially the same as High for this game.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low at 318.7, Medium at 254.7, High at 158.8, and Ultra at 151.9 FPS. The trend is similar to 4K, with a substantial drop from Medium to High (from 254.7 to 158.8 FPS). The gap between High and Ultra narrows to 6.9 FPS, which is still noticeable but less dramatic than the Medium to High transition.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS values are: Low at 403.2, Medium at 353.1, High at 220.3, and Ultra at 206.9 FPS. This resolution shows the least variance between presets, with Low to Medium dropping by 50.1 FPS and Medium to High dropping by 132.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is only 13.4 FPS lower than High, confirming that the game's Ultra settings are not drastically more demanding than High.

Across all resolutions, the min and max FPS values are not provided in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The consistent pattern shows that the RTX 3080 handles Low and Medium presets with ease at every resolution, while High and Ultra presets at 4K are the only configurations that approach the 60 FPS threshold, and they still clear it by a healthy margin.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with exceptional headroom at every resolution. The verdict by resolution confirms that 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 all have playable settings, with Ultra being the best preset at each resolution. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 97.4, which is 37.4 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 151.9 FPS, nearly 2.5 times the threshold. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 206.9 FPS, more than three times the threshold.

The data indicates that the RTX 3080 is the limiting factor at 4K, where High and Ultra presets produce nearly identical frame rates (97.6 and 97.4 FPS). This suggests that the GPU is fully utilized at these settings, but the CPU has plenty of headroom. At lower resolutions, the frame rates scale dramatically, with 1080p Low hitting 403.2 FPS, which is likely near the engine's render cap. In summary, this combination is overqualified for Inside, and users can expect flawless performance on any display, including high refresh rate 4K panels, as long as they stick to Medium or lower presets if they want to exceed 144 FPS at 4K.