Inside

The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti produces exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2D puzzle platformer from 2016. The data shows this combination is largely overqualified for the game's demands, with even the most demanding settings at 4K remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, examining what the numbers reveal about the roles of the CPU and GPU in this specific title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this hardware combination in Inside indicates that the Ultra preset provides the most visually complete experience without sacrificing playable performance. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 98 FPS, which is only 5 FPS lower than the High preset's 103 FPS at the same resolution. This marginal difference suggests that the Ultra settings are not particularly demanding on this hardware, making them the logical choice for maximizing image quality.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 156 FPS, while the High preset reaches 164 FPS. The 8 FPS gap between these two settings is negligible for most displays, and the Ultra preset's additional visual features would be preferable for a game like Inside where atmosphere and lighting are central to the experience. The Medium preset at 1440p produces 212 FPS, but this higher frame rate comes at the cost of visual fidelity that the Ultra preset would restore.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 194 FPS, which is virtually identical to the High preset's 197 FPS. This 3 FPS difference is imperceptible, and the Ultra preset is clearly the best option for 1080p gaming. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 257 FPS, but the visual downgrade is substantial for a game that relies heavily on its monochromatic art style and lighting effects.

The data suggests that users should select the Ultra preset across all resolutions. The performance cost of Ultra over High is consistently small, ranging from 2 to 5 FPS depending on resolution, while the visual benefits are likely to be more pronounced in a game with Inside's distinctive aesthetic. The Medium preset offers higher frame rates, but the Ultra preset's performance is already so far above typical display refresh rates that the extra frames from Medium are not worth the visual compromise.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end Ampere architecture GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s. The GPU's memory clocks run at 1188 MHz, with an effective data rate of 19 Gbps, and the core has a base clock of 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz. This hardware is clearly designed for demanding AAA titles, and its performance in Inside reflects this capability.

The GPU's role in Inside becomes apparent when examining the FPS scaling across settings. At 4K, the Ultra preset (98 FPS) and High preset (103 FPS) produce significantly lower frame rates than the Low preset (197 FPS). The 99 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K indicates that the GPU is being stressed by the higher-quality rendering features, despite the game's relatively simple 2D visuals. This suggests that Inside uses GPU-intensive effects like dynamic lighting, shadows, and post-processing that scale heavily with quality settings.

The RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Inside, as even the most demanding settings at 4K would not approach this capacity. The GPU's raw compute power, measured at 34.10 TFLOPS for FP32, is what drives the high frame rates observed. The data shows that the GPU is never the limiting factor in this game, as even the lowest FPS recorded (98 FPS at 4K Ultra) is well above standard display refresh rates.

The benchmark results for the GPU place it in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41187. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (0.8% higher score) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (2% higher score), indicating that the RTX 3080 Ti remains competitive even against newer hardware. This performance headroom is why the GPU can handle Inside's Ultra preset with ease.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, though the impact varies by settings preset. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 257 at 1080p to 230 at 1440p (a 27 FPS decrease) and further to 197 at 4K (a 33 FPS decrease from 1440p). This represents a total drop of 60 FPS from 1080p to 4K, or approximately 23% of the 1080p performance.

For the Medium preset, the scaling is similar but with slightly different magnitudes. The average FPS at 1080p is 237, dropping to 212 at 1440p (a 25 FPS decrease) and then to 165 at 4K (a 47 FPS decrease). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 72 FPS, or about 30% of the 1080p value. This larger percentage drop suggests that the Medium preset's visual features become more GPU-intensive at higher resolutions.

The High preset shows a more pronounced scaling curve. At 1080p, the average FPS is 197, dropping to 164 at 1440p (a 33 FPS decrease) and then to 103 at 4K (a 61 FPS decrease). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 94 FPS, or approximately 48% of the 1080p performance. This steeper decline indicates that the High preset's effects are heavily resolution-dependent.

The Ultra preset exhibits the most dramatic scaling. The average FPS at 1080p is 194, dropping to 156 at 1440p (a 38 FPS decrease) and then to 98 at 4K (a 58 FPS decrease). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 96 FPS, or about 49% of the 1080p value. This pattern suggests that the Ultra preset's additional visual features are the most demanding on the GPU, with 4K resolution amplifying the rendering cost.

The scaling data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, particularly with the High and Ultra presets. The CPU's influence becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the frame rates are extremely high and the CPU's per-core performance may cap the maximum achievable FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 1077th out of 2887 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all tested configurations. This ranking is notably lower than the individual component percentiles, which suggests that the CPU and GPU are not being fully utilized by this game.

The CPU itself ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36945. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (-0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (-0.4% delta). This indicates that the CPU is a high-performing mid-range part, but its capabilities are not the limiting factor in Inside.

The GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41187. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (0.8% delta) and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (-1.2% delta). The GPU's performance is strong, but the combo ranking of 1077 out of 2887 suggests that many other combinations of hardware achieve better results in Inside.

The discrepancy between the component percentiles and the combo ranking indicates that Inside does not heavily stress either the CPU or GPU. The game's simple 2D graphics and puzzle-platformer gameplay likely do not benefit from the high-end features of this hardware, leading to a combo ranking that is lower than the sum of its parts. The data implies that a less powerful CPU or GPU could achieve similar frame rates in this game, making this combo somewhat overkill for Inside.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 98 FPS. This is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested configurations, but it remains well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Low preset at 1080p compare to the Ultra preset at 4K?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 257 FPS, while the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces 98 FPS. This represents a difference of 159 FPS, or approximately 62% lower performance when moving from the lowest settings at 1080p to the highest settings at 4K.

*Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Inside?*

A: The data shows the GPU handles the game's maximum settings at 4K without issue, indicating the 12 GB VRAM is more than adequate. The game's 2D visuals and 2016 release date suggest it does not require large amounts of video memory.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1077th out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 63rd percentile of all configurations, which is lower than the individual percentiles of the CPU (85th) and GPU (83rd).

Q: Which settings preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 156 FPS, which is only 8 FPS lower than the High preset (164 FPS). Given the small performance difference, the Ultra preset offers the best visual experience without a meaningful FPS penalty.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41187, which is 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300's score of 40870. This indicates the two GPUs perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combination in Inside is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 257 FPS. The Medium preset produces 237 FPS average, with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS. The High preset yields 197 FPS average, and the Ultra preset delivers 194 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset reaches 230 FPS average. The Medium preset produces 212 FPS average, with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 244 FPS. The High preset yields 164 FPS average, and the Ultra preset delivers 156 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 197 FPS average. The Medium preset produces 165 FPS average, with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS. The High preset yields 103 FPS average, and the Ultra preset delivers 98 FPS average.

The data shows a consistent pattern where the Medium preset is the only configuration with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. The Low, High, and Ultra presets have null values for these metrics, indicating that only average FPS was measured for those settings. The Medium preset's minimum FPS values (201 at 1080p, 180 at 1440p, 140 at 4K) suggest that frame pacing remains stable even during demanding scenes.

The largest FPS gap between settings occurs at 4K, where the Low preset (197 FPS) is 99 FPS higher than the Ultra preset (98 FPS). At 1080p, this gap narrows to 63 FPS (257 vs 194), and at 1440p, it is 74 FPS (230 vs 156). This pattern indicates that the visual features enabled by higher settings have a more pronounced impact at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This configuration provides strong single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its PassMark single-thread score of 2872.

In Inside, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data shows that at lower resolutions, where the GPU is less burdened, the frame rates are extremely high (up to 257 FPS at 1080p Low). This suggests that the CPU is capable of handling the game's threading requirements without becoming a bottleneck, even at these elevated frame rates.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is demonstrated by its PassMark multithread score of 19236 and its floating-point math score of 34548. These benchmarks indicate that the CPU can handle the game's physics and logic calculations efficiently. The CPU's percentile ranking of 85th among all CPUs further confirms its strong overall performance.

However, the data also suggests that the CPU's influence on Inside is limited. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is primarily driven by the GPU, as evidenced by the larger FPS drops at higher resolutions for the more demanding presets. At 1080p Low, the CPU may be the limiting factor, as the GPU is likely underutilized at 257 FPS. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, has a nearly identical average benchmark score (36938 vs 36945), indicating that the 5600F is competitive with newer mid-range processors.

The CPU's 12 threads and high boost clock of 4.00 GHz are sufficient for Inside's demands. The game's 2016 release date means it was designed for older hardware, and the 5600F's modern architecture provides more than enough processing power. The data implies that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this title, allowing the RTX 3080 Ti to deliver its full performance potential.