Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers overwhelming performance in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. Benchmark data shows that this pairing exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with the most demanding Ultra preset averaging 131.4 FPS at 4K, 212.7 FPS at 1440p, and 298.2 FPS at 1080p. The measured FPS figures indicate that the system is not merely capable but operates with a massive performance surplus, making it an exceptional choice for this title even at maximum settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, the data confirms it runs at 4K on every preset. The Ultra preset averages 131.4 FPS, High averages 137.4 FPS, Medium averages 226.3 FPS, and Low averages 279.9 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: All settings are playable, but Ultra is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 212.7 FPS at 1440p. This is more than triple the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 89th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 2.4% of all configurations in the benchmark database.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 403.5 FPS while Ultra averages 298.2 FPS. The difference of 105.3 FPS represents a 26.1% drop when moving from lowest to highest settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck occur at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate a bottleneck. FPS scales consistently across resolutions, with the 1080p Ultra score of 298.2 FPS dropping to 131.4 FPS at 4K Ultra, suggesting the GPU becomes progressively more important at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the RTX 5080?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 56083, placing it in the 87th percentile compared to all GPUs. Its PassMark G3D score is 36565.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 403.5 FPS on Low settings, a figure that likely reflects the CPU's ability to feed frames rapidly in a lightweight puzzle platformer. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D's single-thread performance, measured at 2080 in Cinebench R23 single-core, proves sufficient for high frame rate generation at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the data shows a modest performance dip. The Low preset drops from 403.5 FPS at 1080p to 362.8 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 10.1%. This relatively small decline indicates that the CPU remains the primary driver at this resolution, with the GPU having ample headroom. The RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for the demands of Inside at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes substantially more prominent. The Low preset averages 279.9 FPS, down 30.6% from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor at 4K. The RTX 5080's FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s provide the rendering power needed, but the pixel workload at 4K naturally shifts the balance toward the graphics card.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings illustrates this further. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 105.3 FPS. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 150.1 FPS between Low and Ultra. At 4K, the gap is 148.5 FPS. The consistency of these gaps across resolutions suggests that Inside is not unusually demanding on either component, but rather that both parts operate well within their capabilities.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D provide context for its CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average score of 39603, which is 0.4% lower than the 9800X3D's 39768 average. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, sitting 0.7% above, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39485, 0.7% below. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 rounds out the group with a 40081 average, 0.8% higher. These processors would deliver functionally identical frame rates in Inside given the game's low CPU demands.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5080's nearest rivals exhibit similar closeness. The AMD Radeon 8060S averages 55757, just 0.6% below the RTX 5080's 56083. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3% with a 54828 average, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 2.2% at 57367. In practical terms for Inside, any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates, as the game's rendering requirements are far below what any of these cards can deliver.

The combination of a CPU rival and GPU rival would still result in a system that crushes Inside's requirements. Given that even the weakest rival pairing remains within 2.3% of the RTX 5080's GPU score, users with similar hardware should expect comparable results. The 9800X3D's 87th percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 5080's 87th percentile GPU ranking indicate that both components sit comfortably above the median hardware in the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 89 out of 3716 tested configurations places this pairing in the 97.6th percentile for Inside performance. This ranking reflects the combined capability of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5080, which together deliver an average of 225.8 FPS across all tested scenarios. The top 88 combos in the database achieve higher scores, but the margin is likely small given the game's age and modest requirements.

The rank demonstrates that this system is not just adequate but exceptional for Inside. The 3716 combos in the database span a wide range of hardware, from budget integrated graphics to flagship multi-GPU setups. Ranking 89th means this configuration outperforms 3627 other combinations, providing a substantial performance buffer for any future game that may demand more from the hardware.

This ranking also suggests that the RTX 5080's high average benchmark score of 56083 is being fully utilized. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking against all GPUs, combined with the CPU's 87th percentile ranking, creates a balanced system where neither component significantly limits the other. In Inside, this balance results in frame rates that exceed even high refresh rate monitor capabilities at 1440p and above.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC runs Inside flawlessly at every resolution and preset. The verdict data confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at all three tested resolutions. The 4K Ultra preset averages 131.4 FPS, which is 119% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p, the Ultra preset reaches 212.7 FPS, while at 1080p it hits 298.2 FPS.

The system's headroom is substantial. Even the most demanding setting at the highest resolution leaves more than double the playable threshold. The low preset at 1080p produces 403.5 FPS, which is 6.7 times the 60 FPS minimum. This level of performance indicates that the RTX 5080's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache are more than adequate for a 2016 puzzle platformer.

For players seeking a flawless experience, the data supports using Ultra settings at any resolution. The 4K Ultra average of 131.4 FPS provides smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays and comfortably exceeds the threshold for 120 Hz panels. At 1440p and 1080p, the frame rates are high enough to take advantage of 240 Hz monitors, with 212.7 FPS and 298.2 FPS respectively.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 131.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, yet it still delivers more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at this resolution averages 137.4 FPS, while Medium reaches 226.3 FPS and Low achieves 279.9 FPS. For 4K gaming, Ultra provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the recommended setting, producing 212.7 FPS on average. The High preset at 1440p averages 225.8 FPS, Medium averages 336.7 FPS, and Low averages 362.8 FPS. The performance at this resolution is sufficient for the fastest consumer displays, making Ultra the obvious choice for maximum visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 298.2 FPS, which remains the best setting. High averages 310.2 FPS, Medium averages 371.5 FPS, and Low averages 403.5 FPS. The 1080p Ultra score of 298.2 FPS is more than 4.9 times the playable threshold, demonstrating that the system has no difficulty maintaining high frame rates even at maximum quality settings.

The data consistently shows that Ultra is the optimal preset at every resolution. The smallest margin above 60 FPS is at 4K Ultra with 131.4 FPS, still more than double the requirement. This system does not require any settings compromises to achieve playable performance in Inside; it exceeds the threshold at maximum quality across the board.