Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers an exceptional experience in Inside, with benchmark data showing the combination ranks 495th out of 3,716 tested configurations. This places the combo in the top 13.3% of all tested hardware pairings, a strong position that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and presets far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the lowest recorded average being 126 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. This pairing is not merely capable of running the game; it provides a performance buffer that ensures smooth, consistent gameplay even under the most demanding graphical loads the title offers.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 495 out of 3,716 places this specific CPU-GPU pairing in the 86.7th percentile of all tested combinations. This is a very strong result, indicating that the Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 4080 together are well above the median performance level for Inside. The ranking reflects the aggregate capability of the system, and the data shows that this is a configuration built for high-refresh-rate displays at any resolution. The percentileVsAllCpus for the CPU is 87, and the percentileVsAllGpus for the GPU is 86, which are closely matched, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither component acts as a significant bottleneck. The overall rank, however, factors in the combined performance, and the result shows that this duo is among the more potent configurations available, leaving substantial headroom above the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

In Inside, the data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate scaling between resolutions, while the CPU provides a robust foundation that does not limit performance. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, but the absolute numbers remain high. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 317 at 1920x1080 to 244 at 3840x2160, a 23% reduction. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where increasing pixel count directly impacts the rendering load. The CPU, with its 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides ample processing power, as evidenced by its high multi-threaded benchmark scores, but the game's demands are largely met by the graphics card.

The difference between presets at a given resolution further illustrates the GPU's dominant role. At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 284 at Low to 201 at Ultra, a 29% decrease. This is a significant performance cost for the higher visual fidelity, but the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 9728 shading units handle the increased workload effectively. The CPU's role is not negligible; the Ryzen 9 5900X's strong single-thread performance, reflected in a 3dmark_single_thread score of 941 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3469, ensures that the game's logic and physics are processed without introducing frame pacing issues. However, the benchmark results clearly show that the GPU is the component that determines the ceiling for FPS, with the CPU maintaining a consistent baseline that never becomes the limiting factor.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU shows that the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X performs nearly identically to several other processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H has an avgScore of 41,263, a deltaPct of 0.3% from the Ryzen's 41,376. This means the 366H is just 0.3% slower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is similarly close at 0.4% slower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is also 0.4% slower. On the other side, the Intel Core i7-14650HX is 0.5% faster. In practical terms, all four of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Inside, meaning a system with any of them would see the same frame rates. The differences are within the margin of error for benchmarking, and the game would not be able to distinguish between them.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080's nearestRivals include the RTX 4080 SUPER, which is 0.1% faster with an avgScore of 54,209. This is an extremely small delta, and the two cards would be functionally interchangeable in Inside. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% slower and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% slower. These deltas are all small, meaning that any of these GPUs would provide a very similar experience, with the RTX 4080 having a slight edge over the AMD offerings. None of these alternatives would cause the frame rate to drop below the 60 FPS threshold at any resolution or preset, so users with these comparable components can expect similar results.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside flawlessly. The verdictByResolution data lists all four tested settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) as playable at every resolution from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. The playableThresholdFps is 60, and the lowest average FPS recorded across all tests is 126, which occurs at 4K Ultra. This is more than double the threshold, providing a massive safety margin. At 2560x1440, the best preset, Ultra, achieves an average of 201 FPS, and at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 240 FPS. The system is not just capable of running the game; it is capable of running it at the highest settings with frame rates that are suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The minimum frame rates, where recorded, also stay well above the threshold. At 4K Medium, the min is 181 FPS, and at 1440p Medium, the min is 223 FPS, confirming that the experience remains smooth even during demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS is 133 at High settings, 244 at Low, 212 at Medium, and 126 at Ultra. The lowest average among these is 126 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 201 FPS. All presets, including Ultra, are listed as playable at this resolution, so there is no need to compromise on visual quality.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an avgBenchmarkScore of 54,209, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's score of 54,247. This difference is negligible, and both cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5900X a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 at 1080p?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 240 at Ultra to 317 at Low. The high frame rates suggest the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output, and the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 87 confirms its strong performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 4K for maximum visual fidelity?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 provides the best visual quality and still achieves an average of 126 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and all presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra), the average FPS is never below 126. The minimum FPS values, where recorded, also remain above 180.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset. The specific average FPS figures are as follows:

• At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 240 FPS.
• At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset yields an average of 201 FPS.
• At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields an average of 126 FPS.

These are the highest quality settings that were tested, and all of them exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. There is no scenario where a user would need to lower settings to achieve a playable frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum FPS are included where the data was recorded.

1920x1080:

• Low: 317 FPS average
• Medium: 293 FPS average, 249 FPS minimum, 337 FPS maximum
• High: 244 FPS average
• Ultra: 240 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 284 FPS average
• Medium: 262 FPS average, 223 FPS minimum, 302 FPS maximum
• High: 211 FPS average
• Ultra: 201 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 244 FPS average
• Medium: 212 FPS average, 181 FPS minimum, 244 FPS maximum
• High: 133 FPS average
• Ultra: 126 FPS average

The data shows a consistent and predictable pattern: frame rates decrease as resolution and settings complexity increase, but the performance floor remains exceptionally high. The Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 4080 combination provides a level of performance that is overkill for Inside, ensuring a perfectly smooth experience under all conditions. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings, which are the only ones recorded, show that even the lowest dips stay above 180 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display. This system is a top-tier performer for this title.