Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer, with measured frame rates that far exceed display refresh rate targets at every tested setting and resolution. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while still providing massive headroom at 1080p, making it a top-tier performer for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the growing burden on the GPU as pixel count increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination produces an average of 337 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings, the average drops to 302 FPS, a reduction of approximately 10.4%. The step to 4K Low yields 258 FPS, which is a further 14.6% decrease from the 1440p result. This pattern shows that while the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, the rendering load at 4K begins to engage the RTX 4080 more substantially.

The scaling trend is consistent across all quality presets. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 259 at 1080p to 211 at 1440p and finally to 133 at 4K. This represents a cumulative drop of about 48.6% from 1080p to 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory, with averages of 311, 278, and 212 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, scales from 255 FPS at 1080p down to 201 FPS at 1440p and then to 126 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that this game is highly scalable and that the RTX 4080 is the primary limiting component at 4K. The gap between the 1080p and 4K results widens as settings increase, which is typical for a GPU-intensive workload. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU's performance ceiling is likely being approached, but even at 4K Ultra, the combination maintains a very playable 126 FPS average. The performance headroom is substantial; even the most demanding configuration tested, 4K Ultra, delivers frame rates that are more than double the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, indicating that users have significant flexibility to prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing responsiveness.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the Ultra preset at 1440p provides the optimal balance of visual quality and performance. At this setting, the combination achieves an average of 201 FPS, which is sufficiently high to take full advantage of high-refresh-rate monitors. While the 4K Ultra preset is also playable at 126 FPS, the step down to 1440p Ultra offers a 59.5% increase in average frame rate, a significant gain for competitive or fast-paced play. The data suggests that for users with 4K displays, the High preset at 133 FPS is a more sensible choice than Ultra, as it provides a substantial performance boost while likely having a minimal visual impact in a game with Inside's stylized art direction.

For users prioritizing maximum fluidity on 1080p displays, the Low preset at 337 FPS is the clear choice, but the Medium preset at 311 FPS offers a better visual experience with only a 7.7% performance penalty. The High preset at 259 FPS is still an excellent option that provides a more detailed image without dropping below the 240Hz threshold. At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 278 FPS, which is a strong middle ground, but the jump to High (211 FPS) and Ultra (201 FPS) is relatively small in percentage terms, making one of the higher presets more appealing. The 1440p Ultra configuration is the recommended target because it delivers frame rates well above the 144Hz standard, ensuring a flawless experience with all visual features enabled.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. In the context of Inside, a game that is not typically demanding on multi-core processors, the CPU's single-thread performance is crucial for maintaining high frame rates. The measured results show that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU load is proportionally highest, the combination achieves 337 FPS, indicating that the Ryzen 5 7400F is more than capable of handling the game's logic and physics without bottlenecking the RTX 4080.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 83, placing it in the top quartile of processors. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with deltaPct values of 0.1% and -0.2% respectively. This indicates that the 7400F is a very balanced performer, and its gaming capabilities are well-matched to a high-end GPU. The data suggests that for Inside, the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution or setting, as the frame rate scaling is primarily dictated by the GPU's rendering load. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support provide ample bandwidth for game data, further ensuring that it can keep up with the GPU's demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 384th out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places it in the top 10.3% of all tested systems, a very strong result that underscores the high-end nature of both components. While it does not reach the absolute top of the leaderboard, its position is impressive given that the ranking includes many combinations with more expensive or newer hardware. The high rank indicates that this pairing is exceptionally well-suited for this game, delivering a level of performance that will satisfy even the most demanding users.

The rank is a direct consequence of the measured frame rates, which are uniformly high across all tested configurations. The combination's performance is consistent with its individual component rankings; the RTX 4080 has a percentile rank of 86 against all GPUs, and the Ryzen 5 7400F has a percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs. The fact that the combo rank is lower than both individual percentile ranks suggests that other factors, such as memory configuration or specific driver optimizations, can also play a role in overall gaming performance. Nevertheless, a rank within the top 11% of all combinations is a clear indicator of a very capable system for Inside, capable of delivering high frame rates at any resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 9728 shading units and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. Its high core clocks, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and substantial memory bandwidth are directly responsible for the exceptional performance seen in the 4K benchmarks. The GPU's percentile rank against all GPUs is 86, and its average benchmark score is 54247, making it a top-tier performer. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% faster in average score, indicating that the 4080 remains a very relevant and powerful option.

In Inside, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. The measured data shows a clear performance drop from 1440p to 4K, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. For example, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 211 at 1440p to 133 at 4K, a 37% reduction. This demonstrates that the RTX 4080 is the component being stressed at 4K, and its powerful specifications allow it to maintain high frame rates even at this demanding resolution. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for a game like Inside, which, given its release date, is unlikely to have large texture memory requirements. The data confirms that the RTX 4080 is the driving force behind this combination's high scores, and it provides more than enough power to run the game at maximum settings with high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combination?

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

Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming at high refresh rates?

A: Yes. The data shows an average of 133 FPS at 4K with High settings and 126 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings, both well above the standard 60Hz refresh rate threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F's multi-core performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, has an average benchmark score that is only 0.1% higher, indicating near-identical performance.

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

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 255 FPS at 1080p to 126 FPS at 4K, a reduction of approximately 50.6%.

Q: What is the GPU's rank relative to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds a percentile rank of 86 against all GPUs, placing it in the top 14% of all graphics cards.

Q: How does this specific CPU-GPU combination rank for this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 384th out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside, placing it in the top 10.3% of all systems tested.