Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Measured data shows this pairing handles the game with remarkable ease, producing high frame rates even at 4K resolution. The benchmark results across twelve distinct configurations reveal a system that is never bottlenecked by its components, though the scaling patterns offer interesting insights into where the limits of this hardware lie.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate is 337 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 95 FPS, which is still well above standard display refresh rates.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 302 on Low to 151 on Ultra, representing roughly a 50% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at all tested settings?

A: Yes, every measured configuration exceeds 95 FPS on average, with the lowest recorded average being 95 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 311 FPS, with a minimum of 264 FPS and a maximum of 357 FPS.

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

A: This combo ranks 946th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the upper quartile of all systems tested for this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the dominant component in this pairing for Inside. Its 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus delivers 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is far more than a 2016 puzzle platformer requires. The GA102 chip, built on Samsung's 8 nm process, contains 28,300 million transistors across a 628 mm² die. With 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, the GPU has substantial raw throughput that shows in the frame rates.

The RTX 3080's clock behavior is notable. The base clock of 1440 MHz and boost clock of 1710 MHz are relatively modest for a high-end card, but the architecture's efficiency compensates. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective, which explains the high bandwidth figure. In Inside, the GPU is rarely stressed to its limits, as evidenced by the ability to hit 337 FPS at 1080p Low settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its capability. Its Passmark G3D score of 25086 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 indicate a card that sits at the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Interestingly, its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100 and AMD Radeon RX 6600M, with delta percentages of -0.3 and -0.4 respectively, suggesting the 3080 is closely matched with those cards in synthetic tests despite being a significantly more powerful part in real-world gaming.

The RTX 3080's VRAM capacity of 10 GB is more than sufficient for Inside at any resolution. The game's art style and relatively simple geometry do not demand large texture pools, so the 760.3 GB/s bandwidth remains largely underutilized. This is why the GPU can maintain 99 FPS at 4K High settings while the same settings at 1080p yield 220 FPS — the scaling is primarily resolution-driven rather than memory-capacity-driven.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a system that is only partially GPU-limited at 4K. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 220 to 158, a reduction of approximately 28%. From 1440p to 4K at High settings, the average drops from 158 to 99, a further 37% reduction. This total drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is about 55%, which is substantial but not as severe as one might expect from a 4x pixel count increase.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic. The 1080p Low average of 337 FPS drops to 302 FPS at 1440p (a 10% reduction), then to 199 FPS at 4K (a 34% reduction from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is approximately 41%, indicating that the CPU becomes more of a factor at lower graphics settings where the GPU has less work to do.

The Medium settings data provides the most complete picture, as it includes minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 311 FPS with a range of 264 to 357. At 1440p Medium, the average falls to 253 FPS with a range of 215 to 291. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 159 FPS with a range of 135 to 183. The consistency of the minimum-to-maximum spread across resolutions suggests the frame pacing remains stable even as the GPU load increases.

The scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 7400F's six cores and twelve threads can produce high frame rates, but they cap out around 337 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, with the 95 FPS at Ultra settings reflecting the RTX 3080's raw rendering limits for this title. The sweet spot where neither component is severely constrained appears to be 1440p, where the balance between CPU and GPU load produces the most consistent performance relative to resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, Medium settings at 1440p offer the most compelling balance. The 253 FPS average with a minimum of 215 FPS provides substantial headroom above any display refresh rate, while the visual upgrade from Low settings is noticeable. The minimum FPS of 215 ensures that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate never dips below what a 144Hz display can showcase.

At 4K, Medium settings are the recommended choice. The 159 FPS average with a 135 FPS minimum is well above the 60 FPS standard for 4K displays, and the jump from Low to Medium is worth the 40 FPS cost. Ultra settings at 4K drop the average to 95 FPS, which is playable but leaves less margin for frame time spikes.

For competitive or high-refresh-rate play at 1080p, Low settings at 337 FPS will maximize the display's potential, but the difference between Low and Medium at this resolution is only 26 FPS (337 vs 311). Since the Medium settings include a minimum of 264 FPS, there is no risk of stuttering even in the busiest scenes. The data suggests that Medium is the optimal preset across all resolutions, as it provides the best balance of visual quality and performance without introducing frame rate instability.

High settings offer a middle ground, but the performance cost is significant. At 1080p, High drops the average to 220 FPS, which is 91 FPS below Medium. At 4K, High produces 99 FPS, which is only 4 FPS above Ultra. This indicates that High settings at 4K are nearly as demanding as Ultra, making Medium the more sensible choice for 4K gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 946th out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside, placing it in the 74th percentile of all systems. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the high absolute frame rates, but it reflects the fact that Inside is not a demanding title and many systems can achieve playable performance. The ranking also accounts for the CPU and GPU individually, not just the measured FPS.

The CPU's percentile rank of 83rd among all CPUs contributes positively to this combo's standing. The Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750 places it slightly above the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, deltaPct 0.2). The GPU's percentile rank of 68th is lower, with its average benchmark score of 23172 sitting just below the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, deltaPct -0.3) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250, deltaPct -0.3).

The combination of a strong CPU and a moderately strong GPU results in a balanced system that performs well in Inside. The ranking of 946 out of 3716 suggests that while many systems can run this game, this particular combo is in the top quarter of all configurations tested. The fact that the combo outranks its individual component percentiles indicates that the synergy between the Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 3080 is favorable for this title, with neither component dragging down the overall performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates are consistently high across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 337 FPS. Medium settings yield 311 FPS average, with a minimum of 264 and maximum of 357 FPS. High settings drop to 220 FPS average. Ultra settings produce 210 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra is 127 FPS, showing that the settings preset has a moderate impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows more differentiation. Low settings average 302 FPS. Medium settings average 253 FPS, with a range of 215 to 291 FPS. High settings average 158 FPS. Ultra settings average 151 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 151 FPS, indicating that the GPU is beginning to feel the additional pixel load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU load becomes evident. Low settings average 199 FPS. Medium settings average 159 FPS, with a range of 135 to 183 FPS. High settings average 99 FPS. Ultra settings average 95 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 104 FPS, which is narrower than at 1440p, suggesting that at 4K, the GPU is the primary constraint regardless of settings.

The Medium settings data is the only configuration with complete min/max information across all resolutions. The consistency of the min-max spread (approximately 93 FPS at 1080p, 76 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K) indicates that frame pacing becomes tighter as resolution increases, which is a sign of the GPU becoming more consistently utilized.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F plays a crucial role in achieving the high frame rates at 1080p. This six-core, twelve-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on Zen 4 architecture, has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 64 KB L1 cache per core provide fast access to game data. The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3689.

In Inside, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The jump from 1080p Low (337 FPS) to 1080p Ultra (210 FPS) is 127 FPS, and this gap narrows at higher resolutions. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is only 104 FPS, indicating that the GPU is taking over as the limiting factor. The CPU's 12 threads are more than sufficient for Inside's physics and logic, which is a 2016 title with relatively simple computational demands.

The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 25645 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765 place it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, has an average score of 32707 with a deltaPct of 0.1, meaning the Ryzen 5 7400F is essentially tied with that part. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 with a deltaPct of -0.2, again showing near-identical performance. This CPU is well-matched to the RTX 3080 for this game, as it can feed the GPU enough frames to reach 337 FPS at 1080p while not holding back 4K performance, where the GPU limits the system to 95-199 FPS depending on settings.