Inside

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Benchmark data shows this pairing ranks in the 150th position out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 4% of all systems evaluated for this title. The measured frame rates are extraordinarily high across all tested configurations, with the lowest average of 126 FPS occurring at 4K Ultra settings, which still doubles the 60 FPS playability threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: All four tested presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—remain playable at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 126 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, while the Medium preset produces 212 FPS average with minimums of 181 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Inside?*

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 150th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4% of all recorded configurations for this game.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K on Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average frame rate is 280 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Ultra reduces this to 201 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Ultra the average drops further to 126 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K represents a 55% reduction in average frame rate.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 have any close performance rivals based on benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest match with an average score of 54209, just 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's 54247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% lower at 55698.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum FPS is 311 with a maximum of 421. At 2560x1440 Medium, minimums drop to 279 FPS with maximums of 377. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 181 FPS and the maximum is 244 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more influential on performance at lower resolutions?

A: The data indicates that at 1080p, the frame rate ceiling of 396 FPS on Low settings is constrained by the CPU's single-thread performance, as the Core i7-13700K achieves a 3DMark single-thread score of 1136. The GPU's DirectX 11 score of 314 in Passmark suggests it is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 150 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the system firmly in the top percentile of all configurations benchmarked for this puzzle platformer. The rank reflects the substantial headroom both components possess for a game with modest graphical demands, as evidenced by the frame rates exceeding 280 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 46881 places it in the 89th percentile of all processors, while the GPU's average score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile of all graphics cards. These individual standings translate to a combined performance level that handles Inside with considerable margin. The lowest recorded average frame rate across all resolutions and presets is 126 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still more than twice the 60 FPS playability threshold defined by the benchmark methodology.

When examining the scaling behavior, the system shows a predictable pattern: increasing resolution from 1080p to 1440p reduces average frame rates by approximately 25-33% depending on preset, and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces them by another 37-40%. The Ultra preset at 4K shows the smallest absolute margin above the playability threshold, yet even this configuration maintains an average of 126 FPS, indicating the system never approaches performance limits in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest performance rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with an average score of 46971, which is 0.2% lower than the Core i7-13700K's 46881. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, representing a 0.3% difference. On the higher side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX achieves 46654 (0.5% higher) and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653 (also 0.5% higher). These processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Inside, given the game's minimal CPU demands at higher resolutions.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest match with an average score of 54209, just 0.1% below the RTX 4080's 54247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB achieves 55698 (2.6% higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.7% higher). Systems built with these alternative components would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of those measured for the Core i7-13700K and RTX 4080 combination.

For users considering a similar build, the data suggests that pairing any of these rival CPUs with the RTX 4080 would yield virtually identical results in Inside. The game's frame rates are so far above the 60 FPS threshold that even the small performance differences between these components would not produce perceptible changes in gameplay smoothness at any resolution tested.

The Verdict

This system can run Inside at maximum settings with exceptional performance across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 280 FPS, which is more than four times the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains highly playable with an average of 201 FPS, and at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 126 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution tested. The best settings at each resolution are consistently Ultra, with average frame rates of 280 FPS at 1080p, 201 FPS at 1440p, and 126 FPS at 4K. The minimum frame rates recorded only for Medium settings show that even the lowest dips remain well above 60 FPS, with 181 FPS at 4K Medium being the lowest minimum value measured.

Given that the game was released in 2016 and this hardware represents a high-end configuration from 2022, the performance headroom is substantial. The combination clears the 60 FPS threshold by a factor of at least 2.1 at the most demanding tested configuration (4K Ultra), making this system more than capable of delivering a smooth experience in Inside under any circumstances the player might choose.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Core i7-13700K and RTX 4080 in Inside shifts noticeably as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes the dominant factor, as evidenced by the relatively small frame rate difference between Low (396 FPS) and Ultra (280 FPS) settings. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and the 2-thread score of 2262 suggest that the game's rendering pipeline at this resolution is primarily limited by processor throughput rather than graphics card capability.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence, with the frame rate spread between Low (355 FPS) and Ultra (201 FPS) widening compared to 1080p. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for the higher pixel count, but the scaling pattern indicates that the graphics card still has considerable headroom. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 and the Passmark G3D score of 34457 demonstrate the GPU's substantial compute capabilities.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with the frame rate gap between Low (265 FPS) and Ultra (126 FPS) reaching its widest point. The pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s are sufficient for this resolution, but the increasing pixel workload shifts the performance constraint fully onto the RTX 4080. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as even the most demanding preset leaves the Core i7-13700K's multi-threaded capabilities largely underutilized.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 280 FPS. This represents the highest visual quality while maintaining frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at this resolution achieves 366 FPS average with minimums of 311 FPS, but the visual fidelity gains from Ultra are well worth the frame rate trade-off given the massive margin above playability.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best setting with an average of 201 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by approximately 28% at Ultra settings, yet the resulting frame rate is still more than three times the playability threshold. Players seeking maximum smoothness could select Medium (328 FPS average) or High (211 FPS average), but Ultra's balance of visual quality and performance is clearly superior.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is again the recommended preset, achieving an average of 126 FPS. This is the only resolution where the frame rate approaches the playability threshold by a smaller margin, yet 126 FPS still provides a comfortable buffer above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K offers 212 FPS average with minimums of 181 FPS, but the visual improvements from Ultra justify the performance cost for players with 4K displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 396 FPS, the highest frame rate recorded in the entire benchmark set. The Medium preset produces 366 FPS average with minimums of 311 FPS and maximums of 421 FPS. High settings deliver 294 FPS average, while Ultra reduces performance to 280 FPS average. All 1080p configurations maintain frame rates well above 250 FPS, indicating negligible performance concerns at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 355 FPS, showing only a modest 10% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings achieve 328 FPS average with minimums of 279 FPS and maximums of 377 FPS. High settings produce 211 FPS average, and Ultra delivers 201 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively gentle, with Ultra experiencing the largest relative drop of approximately 28%.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 265 FPS, representing a 33% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings achieve 212 FPS average with minimums of 181 FPS and maximums of 244 FPS. High settings deliver 133 FPS average, and Ultra produces 126 FPS average. The 4K resolution introduces the most significant performance scaling, with Ultra showing a 55% reduction from its 1080p counterpart, yet still maintaining more than double the playability threshold.