Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a decisive performance profile in Inside, a puzzle platformer that scales aggressively across resolutions and settings. The measured data shows a system capable of high refresh rates even at 4K, but the scaling patterns reveal where the workload shifts between GPU and CPU limitations. This analysis walks through the resolution scaling, component roles, overall ranking, and a detailed FPS breakdown based strictly on the provided measurements.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 demonstrates a clear GPU-bound curve, but the magnitude of the drop varies significantly by settings preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 298 at 1080p to 267 at 1440p, then to 206 at 4K. That is a 31% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is substantial but still leaves the game well above 200 FPS at the highest resolution tested. The Medium preset shows a steeper decline: 275 FPS at 1080p drops to 247 at 1440p and then to 165 at 4K, a 40% total decrease. The High preset moves from 228 at 1080p to 164 at 1440p and finally to 103 at 4K, a 55% reduction. The Ultra preset follows a similar pattern, with 218 FPS at 1080p, 156 at 1440p, and 98 at 4K, representing a 55% drop as well.

These percentages indicate that at 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU becomes a limiting factor, particularly at Low and Medium settings where the GPU has less work to do. The 298 FPS at 1080p Low and 275 FPS at 1080p Medium are close enough to suggest a ceiling imposed by the processor rather than the graphics card. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint, evidenced by the larger relative drops between the lower and higher presets. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is particularly telling: 165 FPS versus 103 FPS, a 38% difference, while at 1080p the same preset gap is only 275 versus 228, a 17% difference. This widening spread at higher resolutions confirms that the RTX 3080 Ti's rendering load grows faster than the CPU's ability to feed it, making the GPU the dominant bottleneck at 4K.

The data also shows that the game is not particularly demanding at lower settings, given that the 4K Low preset still achieves 206 FPS. For a puzzle platformer, this level of headroom means users can prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing playability, but the 4K Ultra average of 98 FPS sits right at the edge of a 100 FPS target. The 1440p results are the most balanced, with all presets staying above 156 FPS, indicating that this resolution is the sweet spot for the combo's capabilities.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the clear performance driver in this pairing, based on the measured FPS scaling. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Inside's visual data at any tested resolution. The architecture, Ampere on an 8 nm process, includes 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, with a boost clock of 1665 MHz. These specifications translate into a pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s, which directly support the high frame rates observed.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. It achieves a passmark G3D score of 26896 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 41187 sits close to rivals like the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870, 0.8% slower) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (40377, 2% slower), while being slightly behind the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (41707, -1.2% delta). This indicates the RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end part, though not the absolute top tier, which aligns with its 4K results hovering around 100 FPS on the highest presets.

In Inside, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. The 4K Medium to High transition (165 to 103 FPS) shows how sensitive the card is to added effects, while the 4K Low to Medium jump (206 to 165 FPS) suggests that even moderate settings add significant load. The GPU's 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is more than sufficient for the game's physics and rendering, but the measured data shows that Ultra settings at 4K push the card to its limits, with an average of 98 FPS. The lack of min/max FPS data for High and Ultra presets at 4K means only averages are available, but the consistent 100+ FPS across all 1440p presets indicates the GPU is not the limiting factor at that resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600, with 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a supporting role that becomes more critical at lower resolutions. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) on a 7 nm process, provide strong single-thread performance. The CPU's benchmark scores show a single-thread passmark of 3256 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584, which are solid for gaming workloads. Multi-threaded results, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9158, indicate the processor can handle multiple background tasks without hindering game performance.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for a game like Inside that likely relies on frequent data access. However, the measured FPS at 1080p Low (298) and 1080p Medium (275) suggests the CPU is approaching its limit, as these numbers are close to the 267 FPS seen at 1440p Low. If the GPU were fully utilized at 1080p, the FPS would likely be higher than at 1440p, but the data shows a smaller gap between 1080p and 1440p Low (298 to 267, a 10% drop) compared to 1440p and 4K Low (267 to 206, a 23% drop). This pattern indicates a CPU bottleneck at 1080p Low, where the processor cannot feed frames fast enough to fully saturate the GPU.

The CPU's placement in the broader market is solid, with a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 20468. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (20454, 0.1% slower), AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20425, 0.2% slower), and AMD EPYC 9454P (20422, 0.2% slower), showing it is competitive with modern mid-range parts. For Inside, the CPU's role is mostly to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, which it does admirably, but the data confirms that at 4K, the GPU is the sole bottleneck, as the CPU has ample headroom to keep up with the RTX 3080 Ti's output.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 1038 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. That places it in the top 28% of all pairings, which is a strong showing given the game's relatively modest requirements. The combo's position reflects the GPU's high-end nature, as the RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile GPU score outweighs the CPU's 74th percentile, making the graphics card the primary driver of this ranking.

Compared to other combos, this pairing is likely outperformed by systems with newer, higher-tier CPUs like the Ryzen 7000 series or Intel 13th gen, but the data does not include those specific comparisons. What is clear from the measured FPS is that this combo excels at high refresh rate gaming at 1440p, where it never drops below 156 FPS even on Ultra settings. At 4K, it remains playable but not maxed out, with Ultra averaging 98 FPS. The ranking of 1038 out of 3716 suggests that while there are faster combos, this one sits comfortably above the median, offering a balanced experience across all resolutions tested. The GPU's benchmark rival, the RTX 5070, is 2% slower on average, which implies this combo would beat a similar pairing with a newer mid-range GPU, further solidifying its position.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 98 FPS.

Q: How does the 1080p Low preset compare to the 1440p Low preset?

A: The 1080p Low preset averages 298 FPS, while the 1440p Low preset averages 267 FPS, a difference of 31 FPS or about 10%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 247, with a minimum of 210 and maximum of 284. Since this is only slightly lower than the 1080p Medium average of 275, the GPU is the primary constraint at 1440p, though the CPU still has some influence.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1038 out of 3716 total combos tested for Inside.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rates at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on lower presets. The 4K Low preset averages 206 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 165 FPS, while High and Ultra drop to 103 and 98 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to the RTX 5070 in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41187, while the RTX 5070 scores 40377, making the RTX 3080 Ti 2% faster.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset at 218 FPS is the best choice, as it provides maximum visual fidelity while still delivering well above 200 FPS. The High preset at 228 FPS offers a marginal 10 FPS improvement but sacrifices visual quality, so Ultra is recommended unless a very high refresh rate display (240Hz+) is in use. At 1440p, the Ultra preset at 156 FPS is also the top pick, as it stays above 150 FPS and offers the richest visuals; the High preset at 164 FPS is a slight step down but still excellent if extra headroom is desired.

For 4K, the recommendation is more nuanced. The Medium preset at 165 FPS is the standout choice, as it provides a smooth experience well above 144 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS, making it ideal for high refresh rate 4K displays. The High preset at 103 FPS is playable but drops below 120 FPS, which may be noticeable on 120Hz+ monitors. The Ultra preset at 98 FPS is only recommended for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate, as it sits just below the 100 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 206 FPS is unnecessary for most, as Medium offers significantly better visuals for only a 41 FPS penalty. In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p Ultra, 1440p Ultra, or 4K Medium, depending on the display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is taken directly from the measured FPS rows, organized by resolution and settings.

1920x1080:

• Low: average 298 FPS, no min/max reported.
• Medium: average 275 FPS, minimum 234, maximum 317.
• High: average 228 FPS, no min/max reported.
• Ultra: average 218 FPS, no min/max reported.

2560x1440:

• Low: average 267 FPS, no min/max reported.
• Medium: average 247 FPS, minimum 210, maximum 284.
• High: average 164 FPS, no min/max reported.
• Ultra: average 156 FPS, no min/max reported.

3840x2160:

• Low: average 206 FPS, no min/max reported.
• Medium: average 165 FPS, minimum 140, maximum 190.
• High: average 103 FPS, no min/max reported.
• Ultra: average 98 FPS, no min/max reported.

The pattern across all resolutions shows that Medium settings consistently provide the largest gap between minimum and maximum FPS, indicating more variance in frame times. Low and High presets generally have tighter averages, while Ultra tends to be the most demanding, with the lowest averages at each resolution. The 1440p Medium result (247 FPS average) is particularly strong, as it outperforms the 1080p High result (228 FPS) while offering higher resolution, showcasing the combo's efficiency at mid-range settings. The 4K results confirm that the RTX 3080 Ti can handle 4K gaming, but only the Medium preset offers the headroom needed for a consistently smooth experience, with a minimum of 140 FPS ensuring no major dips.