Inside

Intel Core i5-11400F paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a combination that decisively handles Inside. The recorded data shows a system that does not merely reach playable frame rates; it surpasses them by substantial margins across every resolution and preset tested. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, identifies the most demanding settings that still hold 60 FPS, and explains how each component contributes to the final result.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combo in Inside are characterized by exceptionally high average frame rates, with the most demanding settings still producing triple-digit averages. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 95 FPS. The High preset at the same resolution records an average of 99 FPS. Medium at 4K raises the average to 159 FPS, with a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS, the only preset in the entire dataset to include min/max readings. The Low preset at 4K reaches an average of 199 FPS.

Dropping to 2560x1440, the averages climb further. Ultra produces 151 FPS average, High reaches 158 FPS, and Medium averages 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 259 FPS. Low at 1440p tops out at 244 FPS average. At 1920x1080, the results are the fastest of the set: Ultra averages 206 FPS, High averages 210 FPS, Medium averages 252 FPS with a minimum of 214 FPS and a maximum of 290 FPS, and Low averages 273 FPS.

The data indicates a consistent pattern: each step down in resolution yields a significant jump in average frame rate. The gap between 4K Ultra and 1080p Ultra is 111 FPS, while the gap between 1440p Ultra and 1080p Ultra is 55 FPS. The min/max figures recorded for Medium presets show a spread of 48 FPS at 4K, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 1080p, suggesting that frame pacing remains stable even at higher output rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the same at every resolution: Ultra. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 95 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold by 35 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 151 FPS, more than double the playability threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 206 FPS, a margin of 146 FPS over the threshold.

There is no scenario in the measured data where this combo falls below 60 FPS. Even the lowest average recorded, 95 FPS at 4K Ultra, is comfortably above the playable threshold. This means users can select the highest quality preset available in the game at any tested resolution without concern for playability. The data does not include a preset above Ultra, so the ceiling of this combo's capabilities in Inside is not fully explored, but within the tested range, Ultra is the recommended setting across the board.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are extremely high, with Low at 273 FPS and Medium at 252 FPS. These figures indicate that the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution; the CPU is feeding frames as fast as the workload allows. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 67 FPS (273 versus 206), showing that the GPU still has headroom to handle increased graphical load, but the overall ceiling is set by the processor's ability to issue draw calls.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 93 FPS (244 versus 151), compared to 67 FPS at 1080p. This widening gap indicates that the RTX 3080 is becoming the primary contributor to performance as pixel count increases. The average at 1440p Ultra is 151 FPS, which is 55 FPS lower than 1080p Ultra, a 27% drop that aligns with the increased rendering load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 104 FPS (199 versus 95), the largest spread in the dataset. The average at 4K Ultra is 95 FPS, which is 56 FPS lower than 1440p Ultra, a 37% drop. This pattern shows that as resolution increases, the RTX 3080's rendering workload grows faster than the CPU's instruction overhead, making the GPU the bottleneck at 4K. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, remains sufficient even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 270 FPS, indicating no measurable CPU limitation.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1338 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 36% of all configurations. This rank reflects the game's modest hardware demands; Inside is a puzzle platformer that does not stress modern components as heavily as larger open-world titles. The CPU itself holds the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 with an average score of 17120 and a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core i5-12450H with a score of 17239 and a delta of -0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G with a score of 17278 and a delta of -0.6%. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, a 0.6% delta. These deltas are all within one percentage point, showing that the i5-11400F is positioned in a tightly contested performance band.

The GPU holds the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100 with a score of 23249 and a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 with a score of 23250 and a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M with a score of 23273 and a delta of -0.4%, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X with a score of 23276 and a delta of -0.4%. These deltas are similarly small, indicating that the RTX 3080 sits at the edge of a cluster of comparable GPUs in the synthetic benchmarks, though its performance in Inside is far from marginal.

The combo rank of 1338 out of 3716 shows that many other configurations score higher in this game, but the actual frame rates recorded for this pair are exceptionally high. The rank is influenced by the sheer number of combos in the database, many of which pair higher-end CPUs with the same or faster GPUs. For the game itself, the measured averages at every resolution and preset exceed 60 FPS by a wide margin, so the rank does not translate to any practical deficit in playability.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 95 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset averages 99 FPS, and Medium averages 159 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the best option, averaging 151 FPS. It is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it clears that threshold by 91 FPS.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 206 FPS, while at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average is 95 FPS. That is a difference of 111 FPS, or about 117% higher at 1080p.

*Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in Inside?*

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU is the more significant factor, with frame rates reaching 273 FPS on Low settings. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, as the gap between Low and Ultra presets widens to 104 FPS.

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

A: No. The lowest average frame rate recorded across all resolutions and presets is 95 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra. Every other preset and resolution combination produces a higher average.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Inside?*

A: It ranks 1338 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 36% of configurations. The CPU and GPU each sit near the 71st and 68th percentiles respectively in their individual benchmarks.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside at every resolution and preset tested, and it does so with substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 95 FPS average, which is the lowest recorded result for this combo and still 35 FPS clear of the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 151 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 206 FPS. The verdict by resolution is consistent: all four presets at all three resolutions are playable, with Ultra being the best settings choice everywhere.

For a user with a 4K display, the RTX 3080 provides a smooth experience at maximum quality, and the i5-11400F does not hold it back. For 1440p or 1080p displays, the performance is so far beyond the threshold that the game will run at refresh rates well above standard 60 Hz monitors, making this combo a strong match for high-refresh-rate displays. The only limitation is the absence of a preset above Ultra in the test data, so the absolute peak of this hardware in Inside remains unmeasured. Within the tested range, there are no compromises to make.