Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer that is anything but demanding, which makes the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER an exercise in extreme overkill. The benchmark results are unambiguous: this combination delivers frame rates so high that the game’s visual fidelity, rather than the hardware’s raw capacity, becomes the primary factor in performance scaling. The data shows a system that is fundamentally bottlenecked by the game engine’s simplicity, yet it still offers a flawless experience at every tested resolution and settings preset.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU that is barely being challenged. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 257 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low only drops this to 230 FPS, a mere 10.5% reduction. Even at 4K Low, the average is 197 FPS, which is still 76.7% of the 1080p Low score. This modest decline indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is operating far from its limits, as the frame rate is likely being capped by CPU draw-call overhead or engine limits rather than GPU pixel throughput.

The pattern shifts predictably when settings are increased. At High settings, the drop from 1080p (197 FPS) to 1440p (177 FPS) is a 10.2% loss, while the jump to 4K (132 FPS) represents a 33.5% loss from the 1080p figure. This larger gap at 4K High suggests that the GPU is finally beginning to do some meaningful work, but the absolute numbers remain exceptionally high. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory, with 237 FPS at 1080p, 212 FPS at 1440p, and 182 FPS at 4K, demonstrating that the resolution scaling is consistent across presets.

The most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, still yields an average of 126 FPS. This is a 51.0% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score of 194 FPS. While this is a significant relative drop, the absolute performance is still far beyond what is necessary for smooth gameplay. The data strongly indicates that the limiting component is not the CPU or GPU but rather the game's own rendering pipeline, which cannot utilize the full potential of this hardware. The frame rate deltas between 1080p and 1440p are minimal, suggesting that the CPU is holding the system back at lower resolutions, while the 4K results show the GPU starting to take on more of the load. Ultimately, the 4080 SUPER is so powerful for this title that resolution scaling only matters in a relative sense, not in terms of playability.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. With a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, it is a capable mid-range CPU. However, in the context of Inside, its role is primarily to feed frames to the RTX 4080 SUPER without becoming a bottleneck. The benchmark results suggest it performs this task admirably, as even the highest frame rates measured (257 FPS at 1080p Low) are likely not limited by the processor.

The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36938, showing a delta of 0%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, which scores 37018 with a delta of -0.2%. This indicates the 5600F is a solid performer, but its specifications are largely irrelevant to a game like Inside. The game is not CPU-intensive by modern standards, and the data shows that the frame rates scale almost entirely with the GPU's workload as resolution and settings increase.

Evidence for this conclusion lies in the frame rate behavior at 1080p. The difference between 1080p Low (257 FPS) and 1080p High (197 FPS) is 60 FPS, which is a direct result of increased GPU load. If the CPU were a primary bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller difference, as the CPU would cap the frame rate regardless of the GPU load. The fact that the frame rate varies significantly with settings at the same resolution confirms that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance, even at 1080p. The CPU's L3 cache of 32 MB and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are more than sufficient for this workload. In essence, the Ryzen 5 5600F is more than adequate, and its theoretical limits are far beyond what the game can demand.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 126 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is well above the threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the game engine is the primary limiter. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 257 FPS, but the drop to 1440p Low is only to 230 FPS, indicating the GPU is not being saturated. The performance scaling is more pronounced at higher settings, but the absolute frame rates remain extremely high.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average frame rate is 197 FPS. At 4K High, it drops to 132 FPS. This represents a 33.0% decrease in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in general benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247. The delta percentage is -0.1%, meaning the SUPER is effectively tied with the standard 4080 in general performance metrics.

Q: Is there a significant frame rate difference between Medium and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields an average of 212 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 174 FPS. This is a 38 FPS difference, or an 17.9% reduction in average frame rate when moving from Medium to Ultra.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600F hold back the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: The benchmark results do not indicate a significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 257 FPS, and the frame rate scales consistently with resolution and settings. The CPU's performance, while not top-tier, is sufficient to avoid limiting the GPU in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across all tested configurations. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset producing 257 FPS average. The Medium preset averages 237 FPS, with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS. The High preset drops to 197 FPS average, and the Ultra preset is close behind at 194 FPS. These numbers show that even the most demanding settings at 1080p are far beyond what any display can refresh.

Moving to 1440p, the scores begin to separate slightly. The Low preset averages 230 FPS. The Medium preset averages 212 FPS, with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 244 FPS. High settings produce an average of 177 FPS, and Ultra settings average 174 FPS. The consistency between High and Ultra at this resolution suggests a visual setting that has diminishing returns on performance.

At 4K, the GPU starts to work harder. The Low preset still manages an impressive 197 FPS average. The Medium preset averages 182 FPS, with a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 209 FPS. The High preset drops to 132 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 126 FPS. Even at the lowest performance point measured—4K Ultra with 126 FPS—the experience is still perfectly smooth and well beyond the requirements of the game. The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER has no trouble with this title at any resolution or setting.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 901st out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This ranking places it in the 68.8th percentile of all systems tested for this game. While this might seem contradictory given the high frame rates, it is important to consider the context. The rank is determined by raw performance, and the top-performing combos likely include processors with higher single-thread scores and faster memory configurations.

The Ryzen 5 5600F's percentile of 85.0% against all CPUs is respectable, but its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a delta of 0%, show that it is not at the very top of the CPU hierarchy. In a game like Inside, where frame rates are already so high, these minor CPU differences can influence the ranking. The GPU's percentile of 86.0% is similarly strong, but the RTX 4080 SUPER is not the absolute fastest GPU available. The data shows that the combo performs admirably, but the sheer number of systems with more powerful CPUs and GPUs means there is still headroom above it in the rankings. The benchmark results indicate that this is a high-performing combo, but not the definitive best for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Given the extraordinary performance on display, the choice of settings is more about preference for visual quality than achieving a playable frame rate. The data shows that the Ultra preset at 4K yields an average of 126 FPS, which is already an excellent experience. However, for those with high-refresh-rate displays, the High preset at 1440p offers a 177 FPS average, which is a better match for a 165Hz or 240Hz monitor.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates, with 257 FPS at 1080p and 230 FPS at 1440p. These are the only configurations that could theoretically stress a 240Hz display at 1440p, though the visual fidelity will be significantly reduced. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot. At 1440p, it averages 212 FPS, with minimums of 180 FPS, ensuring no noticeable hitches. At 4K, the Medium preset averages 182 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth.

The Ultra preset offers only a marginal visual improvement over High in most games, and the data shows a 6 FPS difference between them at 4K (126 vs 132 FPS). Given that both are well beyond playable thresholds, the recommendation is to prioritize the Ultra preset if you have a 120Hz+ display, as the game is not demanding enough to warrant sacrificing visual quality for a higher frame rate that is already above 120 FPS. For the absolute smoothest experience on a high-refresh monitor, the Medium preset at 1440p is the most sensible choice, delivering a minimum frame rate of 180 FPS and an average of 212 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any current display technology.