Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, and the benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet still delivers exceptional performance at every tested setting. The measured frame rates are uniformly high, with the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—still producing an average of 131 FPS, while the lightest load—1080p Low—reaches an average of 257 FPS. This analysis breaks down the scaling behavior, the combo’s ranking, and the individual contributions of the CPU and GPU to the final results.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K provides a clear picture of where the performance ceiling lies for this hardware pairing. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 197 FPS at 1920x1080 to 177 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 138 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a reduction of approximately 10.2% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 22.0% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. The cumulative drop from 1080p to 4K is about 29.9%, which is a relatively modest decline for such a significant increase in pixel count, indicating that the RTX 5080 has ample headroom to handle the additional rendering load.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For Low settings, the average FPS goes from 257 at 1080p, to 230 at 1440p, and 197 at 4K—a total decrease of 23.3% from the lowest to the highest resolution. Medium settings show a similar trend, with averages of 237, 212, and 182 FPS across the three resolutions. The most interesting observation is that the performance gap between 1080p and 1440p is consistently smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K, which is typical for a GPU that has more than enough bandwidth and compute power for lower resolutions. For instance, at Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p (194 FPS) to 1440p (174 FPS) is 10.3%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K (131 FPS) is 24.7%.

This data suggests that at 1080p and even 1440p, the system is likely hitting a performance ceiling that is not solely dictated by the GPU’s raw pixel-pushing ability. The fact that the frame rates are so high—over 170 FPS in all cases—implies that the CPU and game engine are capable of feeding the GPU quickly enough, but the GPU is still the primary limiter. At 4K, the GPU’s workload increases substantially, and the frame rates drop in a way that is more proportional to the pixel count increase. The RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth are sufficient to prevent any memory-related bottlenecks, as evidenced by the smooth scaling without any anomalous spikes or drops in the average FPS data.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 888th out of 2887 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 30.7% of all tested systems, which is a respectable position given the game’s age and its relatively low system requirements compared to modern AAA titles. The rank reflects the fact that the hardware is far more powerful than what Inside typically requires, allowing it to achieve very high frame rates even at maximum settings.

The high ranking is driven primarily by the GPU’s performance, as the RTX 5080 sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, the Ryzen 5 5600F, is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. When combined, these two components create a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming, even if the game itself does not push either component to its absolute limits. The combo’s rank confirms the fact that both parts are near the top of their respective performance tiers, and their pairing does not introduce any obvious bottlenecks that would drag the overall score down.

In the context of the database, a rank of 888 out of 2887 is solidly above average. It indicates that this particular build would be in the upper echelon of systems tested for this game, likely outperforming a large number of combinations that feature older or less powerful hardware. However, it also suggests that there are many combinations that score higher, which is expected given that the RTX 5080, while powerful, is not the absolute fastest GPU available, and the Ryzen 5 5600F is a mid-range chip by current standards. The data shows that this combo is a high-performance pairing that would deliver an excellent experience in Inside, with no risk of frame rate dips that would detract from the gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the observed performance. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is more than adequate for a game like Inside, which is not known for having massive texture or geometry demands. The high bandwidth ensures that the GPU can quickly access any assets it needs, preventing any potential stutters or frame time spikes that could occur with a less capable memory subsystem.

The GPU’s clock speeds are also a key factor. It has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. These high clocks, combined with the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and 10752 shading units, allow the RTX 5080 to process the relatively simple geometry and lighting of Inside at extremely high speeds. The benchmark results show that even at 4K Ultra, the GPU can maintain an average of 131 FPS, which is only possible with a very high fill rate and compute throughput. The pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s are ample for this title.

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, but it is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions. For example, at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 257, which is likely close to the game engine’s internal frame rate limit or the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls. The fact that increasing the resolution from 1080p to 1440p only reduces the frame rate by about 10% suggests that the GPU is not fully saturated at 1080p. It is only at 4K that the GPU’s workload becomes significant enough to cause a more substantial frame rate drop. The RTX 5080’s 16 GB of VRAM is likely never fully utilized in this game, as even the highest settings would not require more than a fraction of that capacity.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 197 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K?

A: Yes, the benchmark data shows an average of 138 FPS at 4K with High settings, and even at Ultra settings, it maintains an average of 131 FPS.

Q: How does the performance at 1440p compare to 1080p?

A: At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 237 FPS at 1080p to 212 FPS at 1440p, which is a decrease of about 10.5%.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 257 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between Ultra and Low settings at 4K?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the average frame rate is 197 FPS on Low settings and 131 FPS on Ultra settings, a difference of 66 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum frame rate recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 180 FPS, with a maximum of 244 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are provided for three resolutions and four settings presets, offering a comprehensive view of the system’s capabilities. Starting at 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across the board. On Low settings, the average FPS is 257. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 237, with a minimum of 201 and a maximum of 272 FPS. High settings yield an average of 197 FPS, and Ultra settings produce an average of 194 FPS. The progression shows that the cost of moving from Low to Ultra is only 63 FPS, indicating that the game is not very demanding on the GPU at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. Low settings produce an average of 230 FPS. Medium settings show an average of 212 FPS, with a minimum of 180 and a maximum of 244 FPS. High settings yield an average of 177 FPS, and Ultra settings drop slightly to 174 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is just 3 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds very little visual fidelity for the performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits, though the frame rates are still very playable. Low settings produce an average of 197 FPS. Medium settings show an average of 182 FPS, with a minimum of 154 and a maximum of 209 FPS. High settings yield an average of 138 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 131 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 66 FPS, which is larger than at 1080p or 1440p, confirming that the GPU is working harder at this resolution. The minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 4K is 154, which is still well above the refresh rate of most monitors, ensuring a smooth experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F plays a supporting role in this configuration, and its specifications are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5080 in Inside. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, 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. For a game like Inside, which is a puzzle platformer and not heavily reliant on multi-threaded physics or complex AI, the single-thread performance is more critical than the core count. The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score is 2872, which is solid for a desktop processor.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this system. At 1080p, where the GPU has the least amount of work to do, the frame rates are still very high, but they are likely capped by the CPU’s ability to prepare frames for the GPU. The fact that the average FPS at 1080p Low (257) is only slightly higher than at 1080p High (197) suggests that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance, but the CPU is keeping up without issue. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is ample for the game’s data, and the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provided by the dual-channel DDR4 support is more than enough.

The CPU’s overall Passmark multithread score is 19236, and its average benchmark score is 36945, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. This indicates that it is a capable processor, but it is not in the same performance tier as the GPU. However, for Inside, this is a non-issue. The game’s frame rate is not constrained by the CPU’s core count or clock speed, as evidenced by the high average FPS figures even at 4K. The Ryzen 5 5600F’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and it does so effectively, allowing the RTX 5080 to operate at its full potential.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings preset for this combo depends on the user’s priorities and display resolution. For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor with a high refresh rate (144Hz or higher), the Ultra preset is the best choice. At 1080p, Ultra delivers an average of 194 FPS, which is only 3 FPS lower than High at 197 FPS. The visual quality improvement from High to Ultra is generally worth the negligible performance cost. At 1440p, Ultra delivers an average of 174 FPS, which is still high enough to take full advantage of a 144Hz display, and the difference from High (177 FPS) is minuscule.

For 4K users, the choice is more nuanced. The High preset offers an average of 138 FPS, which is excellent for a 4K panel, especially one with a 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate. The Ultra preset drops to 131 FPS, which is a 5.1% decrease in performance for what is likely a marginal visual improvement. Given the small performance gap, either High or Ultra is suitable, but High is recommended for users who want to ensure the highest possible frame rate floor. The Medium preset at 4K provides an average of 182 FPS, which is significantly higher than High, but the visual downgrade from High to Medium might be noticeable.

In general, the data shows that this system is overkill for Inside at any setting. Even the lowest frame rate recorded—131 FPS at 4K Ultra—is well above the standard 60 FPS target. The best experience per the measured rows is to use the High or Ultra preset at 1080p or 1440p, as these settings provide the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing the extremely high frame rates that this hardware can achieve. At 4K, the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average FPS that is high enough to support a smooth and responsive experience.