Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers an overwhelming performance surplus for Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Across every tested resolution and preset, the combination produces frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, often tripling or quadrupling it. The data indicates this system is not merely capable of running the game flawlessly; it is positioned at the 96th percentile of 3,716 tested combinations, making it one of the most overpowered configurations possible for this title. The only meaningful limitation is the monitor's refresh rate, as the GPU is capable of producing upwards of 400 FPS at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of extreme performance headroom, with average frame rates scaling predictably with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the RTX 4080 produces an average of 433 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 399 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 339 FPS and maximum of 459 FPS). High settings yield 294 FPS average, while Ultra still maintains a massive 280 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is entirely bound by CPU and engine limits rather than GPU throughput, as even the most demanding preset remains above 270 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance profile remains exceptionally high but shows the expected scaling. Low settings deliver a 388 FPS average, Medium produces 338 FPS (with 287 FPS minimum and 389 FPS maximum), High settings reach 211 FPS, and Ultra maintains 201 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is notable—a 127 FPS difference—suggesting that High and Ultra presets introduce significant rendering effects that, while still trivial for this hardware, consume more GPU resources. The minimum FPS at Medium (287 FPS) is still more than 4.7 times the 60 FPS threshold, indicating zero risk of stutter.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the system finally begins to show some load, though still nowhere near a challenge. Low settings produce a 265 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 212 FPS, with a minimum of 181 FPS and maximum of 244 FPS—the lowest minimum FPS recorded across all tests, yet still three times the playability threshold. High settings deliver 133 FPS average, and Ultra settings yield 126 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 139 FPS reduction, confirming that Ultra settings carry real rendering costs, but the absolute floor of 126 FPS means every setting combination is comfortably playable.

Across all resolutions, the data shows no scenario where the 60 FPS threshold is threatened. The lowest recorded minimum FPS (181 FPS at 4K Medium) is still 121 FPS above the playability cutoff, and the lowest average FPS (126 FPS at 4K Ultra) is more than double the threshold. For a game with Inside's art style—characterized by silhouetted figures and atmospheric lighting—these frame rates ensure buttery-smooth animation and responsive input, though the practical benefit beyond 120 FPS is minimal.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides context for how other hardware would behave with this combo. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D sits between the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (0.1% lower average score) and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 (0.2% higher average score). The Intel Core i9-14900 is 0.5% slower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is 0.7% faster. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning any of these processors paired with an RTX 4080 would produce statistically identical frame rates in Inside, as the game is not CPU-bound at these performance levels.

For the GPU, the nearestRivals are even closer. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a mere 0.1% faster, making it effectively identical in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% slower, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% slower. These differences are within measurement noise for a game like Inside, where the RTX 4080 already produces 126 FPS at 4K Ultra. A user with an RTX 4080 SUPER would see virtually the same numbers, while those with the listed AMD alternatives would lose only a handful of frames—still far above 60 FPS at every resolution.

The practical takeaway from the rivals data is that this specific CPU-GPU pairing is not uniquely positioned. Any of the four rival CPUs would deliver the same experience, and the GPU alternatives would only matter if chasing the absolute maximum frame rates at 1080p Low (433 FPS). At 4K Ultra, even the slowest rival GPU (AMD Radeon 8060S, 2.7% slower) would still produce approximately 122 FPS, keeping the game fully playable. This hardware tier is effectively overkill for Inside, and the benchmark data confirms that users seeking similar performance could choose any of these near-identical alternatives without sacrificing playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this configuration at rank 96 out of 3,716 tested combinations. This means the Ryzen 7 9850X3D + RTX 4080 pairing outperforms approximately 97.4% of all tested system configurations for Inside. The rank reflects the combined CPU and GPU capabilities, and given the game's modest requirements, the top 2.6% of systems are likely dominated by newer GPUs (such as the RTX 50-series successor) or overclocked variants of the same hardware.

This ranking is remarkable because Inside is not a demanding title by modern standards—its 2016 release date and puzzle-platformer genre mean even mid-range hardware from that era could run it well. The fact that this combo sits in the 96th percentile indicates that the benchmark database includes many lower-end configurations, and this system's raw compute power (48.74 TFLOPS FP32 on the GPU, 22,807 multi-core Cinebench R23 score on the CPU) places it far above the median. For context, the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus is 92, and the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 86, yet their combination ranks higher than either component individually, suggesting the pairing is well-balanced for this workload.

The rank also implies that any game with requirements similar to Inside—including other 2D side-scrollers or low-poly 3D titles—would see this combo perform in the top few percent of all tested systems. However, the rank should not be interpreted as a measure of efficiency or value; it purely reflects absolute performance, and the data shows that a significantly cheaper system (e.g., one with a mid-range GPU) would still achieve 60+ FPS in this game. The 96th percentile ranking confirms the hardware's capability, not a requirement for playability.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, with average FPS far above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are Ultra with an average of 126 FPS—more than double the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve 201 FPS average, and at 1920x1080, Ultra settings reach 280 FPS average. Every resolution and every preset combination (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) is listed as playable, meaning there is no scenario in the data where the system falls below 60 FPS.

For users with a 60 Hz display, this system is massively overprovisioned. Even the most demanding scenario—4K Ultra—produces 126 FPS average, which would require a 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitor to fully utilize. On a 60 Hz display, the system would be idle most of the time, with frame times far below the 16.67 ms budget. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors (144 Hz or 240 Hz), the 1080p and 1440p results are more relevant: at 1440p Ultra (201 FPS), a 240 Hz monitor would not be saturated, but at 1080p Low (433 FPS), even a 360 Hz display would be near its limit.

The data supports a definitive verdict: this combination is not merely "capable" of running Inside—it excels at it, providing a flawless experience at any resolution and settings combination. The only caveat is that the game's art style and gameplay do not benefit from extreme frame rates beyond smoothness, so users should prioritize resolution and visual fidelity (Ultra settings) over chasing maximum FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 126 FPS is the recommended target for this hardware, as it balances image quality with ample performance headroom.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 126 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdictByResolution data lists Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 433 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the maximum value across all tested resolution and settings combinations.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 96th out of 3,716 tested combinations (comboRankInGame), placing it in the top 2.6% of all tested configurations for Inside. The CPU ranks in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU in the 86th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Are there any settings where this system drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest recorded minimum FPS is 181 FPS (at 3840x2160 with Medium settings), and the lowest average FPS is 126 FPS (at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings). All tested settings at all resolutions remain far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What GPU is closest in performance to the RTX 4080 for this game?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest rival, with an average benchmark score 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% slower, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% slower. All would produce playable frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests neither is a bottleneck at typical settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 433 FPS, which likely approaches CPU or engine limits. At 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes more relevant, but the 126 FPS result indicates it still has substantial headroom. The system is balanced enough that no single component limits playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average at each resolution. Since every preset clears 60 FPS, the "best settings" are simply the highest quality preset (Ultra) at every resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, producing an average of 280 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and still delivers over 4.6 times the playability threshold. Even with Ultra's additional visual effects, the system has enormous headroom, so users can enable every quality option without concern.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 201 FPS. This represents a 28% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result, reflecting the higher pixel count, but the frame rate remains over three times the threshold. The 1440p Ultra experience is visually superior to 1080p Ultra while still being exceptionally smooth.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, achieving an average of 126 FPS. This is the most demanding scenario in the entire test matrix, yet it still produces more than double the 60 FPS threshold. For users with a 4K display, this is the recommended configuration—it delivers the full visual experience of Inside (including its atmospheric lighting and shadow effects) while maintaining refresh rates suitable for 120 Hz monitors.

In all three cases, the recommendation is consistent: choose Ultra settings. The data shows no reason to compromise visual quality, as even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution leaves substantial performance headroom. Users with 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitors at 1080p or 1440p may prefer High or Medium settings to chase higher frame rates, but the Ultra preset already exceeds 200 FPS at 1440p and 280 FPS at 1080p, making such compromises unnecessary for most displays.