Inside

Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer with a deliberately restrained visual style, but the benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination shows that this hardware pairing turns the game into a high-refresh-rate showcase. The measured results place this combo at rank 276 out of 2887 tested configurations, which puts it in the top 10% of all systems analyzed. The data reveals a setup that is heavily GPU-limited at lower resolutions, but still delivers frame rates high enough to max out virtually any display.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lives in this system. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 259 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops that to 210 FPS, a 19% reduction. Stepping up to 3840x2160 High yields 132 FPS, which is a 49% drop from the 1440p result and a 49% drop from the 1080p result as well. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU has ample headroom and the graphics card becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The Low settings data reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the system hits 337 FPS, which is the highest average recorded in the entire dataset. At 1440p Low, it drops to 302 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 258 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 23%, which is actually smaller than the 49% drop seen at High settings. This suggests that even at 4K Low, the CPU is still able to feed the GPU effectively, and the GPU is not yet completely saturated. However, the fact that 4K Low (258 FPS) is actually lower than 1080p High (259 FPS) is a curiosity that points to the resolution scaling being primarily a GPU workload increase rather than a CPU limitation.

The Medium settings data includes minimum and maximum frame rates, which adds another layer to the analysis. At 4K Medium, the average is 211 FPS with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 243 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 278 FPS with a range of 237 to 320 FPS. The 1080p Medium result shows an average of 311 FPS with a minimum of 264 and a maximum of 357. The frame time consistency, as indicated by the gap between minimum and maximum, remains relatively stable across resolutions, which suggests that the game's performance is not spiky or stutter-prone even when the GPU is under heavy load.

The Ultra settings data shows a similar scaling pattern to High. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 255 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 200 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 126 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 51%, which is nearly identical to the 49% drop at High settings. This consistency across presets indicates that the resolution scaling is uniform and predictable, with the GPU being the primary driver of performance changes as resolution increases.

FAQ

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

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 337 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the dataset to exceed 330 FPS.

Q: Does this system maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 126 FPS. While this is the lowest average in the dataset, it is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the RTX 4080 in this context?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's score of 54247. In practical terms for Inside, this difference is negligible and would not result in a measurable frame rate difference.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce an average of 210 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 200 FPS. This 10 FPS difference (approximately 5%) is the smallest gap between High and Ultra across all resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p High, the system produces 259 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 258 FPS seen at 4K Low. This suggests that the CPU is capable of higher frame rates, but the GPU workload at 1080p High is already substantial enough to cap performance.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The lowest minimum frame rate is 180 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This indicates that the system never drops below 180 FPS in any measured configuration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Inside. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the card has a memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for a game with Inside's visual complexity. The GPU's clock speeds are listed at 2295 MHz base and 2550 MHz boost, and it operates with a TDP of 320 W. The benchmark data shows that the GPU's average score is 54209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs tested.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the RTX 4080 with a score of 54247 (0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (1.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 (2.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55757 (2.8% higher). Notably, all of these rivals have higher average scores, but the RTX 4080 SUPER is within 0.1% of the RTX 4080, meaning they are effectively identical in performance for this game.

The passmark G3D score for the RTX 4080 SUPER is 34245, which is a strong indicator of raw graphics throughput. The GPU also shows a passmark G2D score of 1270, which is relevant for a 2D-heavy puzzle platformer like Inside. The GPU's compute performance is reflected in a passmark GPU compute score of 19822, and its DirectX 12 score of 134 suggests that the card handles modern APIs well. In terms of the game's measured performance, the GPU's role is clear: it is fully capable of pushing high frame rates at all resolutions, and the limiting factor at 4K Ultra is purely the GPU's rendering workload, not any memory or bandwidth constraint.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for Inside, as the game's art style, while minimalist, still requires substantial texture memory at high resolutions. The data shows that the GPU is not VRAM-limited in any configuration, as even the lowest frame rates occur at 4K Ultra where the VRAM usage would be highest. The card's 10240 shading units and 112 ROPs provide ample pixel throughput, which is reflected in the pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s. For a game that relies on atmospheric lighting and shadow effects, the 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized, as Inside does not feature ray tracing or DLSS support in its benchmark data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 337 FPS, Medium settings produce 311 FPS with a minimum of 264 and maximum of 357, High settings produce 259 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 255 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 52 FPS, which is the largest single-settings jump in the dataset. This suggests that High settings introduce a significant graphical feature that impacts performance, likely related to shadow quality or post-processing effects.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down. Low settings average 302 FPS, Medium settings average 278 FPS with a range of 237 to 320, High settings average 210 FPS, and Ultra settings average 200 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at High settings (49 FPS) and least pronounced at Low settings (35 FPS). The Medium settings data at 1440p shows a minimum of 237 FPS, which is still well above the refresh rate of most gaming monitors.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates, but the GPU workload becomes more apparent. Low settings average 258 FPS, which is actually 1 FPS lower than the 1080p High result. Medium settings average 211 FPS with a minimum of 180 and maximum of 243. High settings average 132 FPS, and Ultra settings average 126 FPS. The drop from 1440p High to 4K High is 78 FPS, which is a 37% reduction and the largest absolute drop in the dataset. The 4K Ultra result of 126 FPS is the lowest average recorded, but it remains comfortably above 120 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

The Medium settings data is the only set that includes minimum and maximum frame rates, providing insight into frame time consistency. At all three resolutions, the difference between minimum and maximum is approximately 60-90 FPS, which indicates a wide variance but no severe stuttering. The minimum frame rates of 264 FPS at 1080p, 237 FPS at 1440p, and 180 FPS at 4K all suggest that even the worst-case performance is excellent.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU has 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Its benchmark scores are strong for a mid-range desktop part: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 21765, and the single-core score is 3072. The Passmark multi-thread score is 25645, with a single-thread score of 3689.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T with a score of 32707 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662 (0.3% higher). These scores indicate that the 7400F is essentially tied with its closest competitors, with no single rival having a meaningful performance advantage.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The game is a puzzle platformer with limited AI and physics simulation, so the CPU workload is relatively light. The benchmark data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 337 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame rate capability. However, the fact that 4K Low (258 FPS) is lower than 1080p Low (337 FPS) shows that the GPU is still the limiting factor, even at low settings. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for Inside, and its high single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core of 3072) ensures that the game's main thread is not a bottleneck.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and DDR5 support are also relevant, as Inside's asset streaming could benefit from fast memory access. However, given the game's 2016 release date and its minimalist art style, the memory subsystem is unlikely to be stressed. The CPU's Passmark data compression score of 289999 and floating point math score of 45799 suggest strong general-purpose performance, but these are not directly relevant to Inside's gameplay. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking means it outperforms most CPUs on the market, and in this game, it provides ample headroom for the GPU to operate without any CPU-induced frame rate caps.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target display's refresh rate and resolution. For users with a 1080p 144 Hz monitor, the High preset at 259 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a significant visual quality improvement over Medium (311 FPS) while still offering a frame rate that exceeds the display's capabilities. The Ultra preset at 255 FPS is only 4 FPS slower than High, so the visual difference between High and Ultra is likely minimal, making High the more efficient choice.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 210 FPS is again the sweet spot. The Ultra preset at 200 FPS is only 10 FPS slower, so users with a 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitor can comfortably use either preset. The Medium preset at 278 FPS offers a substantial frame rate boost, but the visual downgrade from High to Medium is likely noticeable in a game with such a distinct art style. The Low preset at 302 FPS is only useful for extreme competitive play, which is unlikely to be relevant for a puzzle platformer.

At 4K, the recommendation changes based on the display's refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 126 FPS is suitable for a 120 Hz display, and the High preset at 132 FPS is nearly identical in performance. Users with a 60 Hz 4K display can use the Medium preset at 211 FPS to ensure maximum frame time consistency, as the minimum frame rate at 4K Medium is 180 FPS. The Low preset at 258 FPS is unnecessary for 4K, as the visual degradation would be more noticeable at higher resolutions.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate stability, as it is the only preset with recorded minimum frame rates. The minimum of 180 FPS at 4K Medium ensures that even the most demanding scenes maintain smooth gameplay. For users who prioritize visual fidelity, the High preset is recommended, as it provides a meaningful improvement over Medium without the marginal gains of Ultra. The Ultra preset should be reserved for users with the highest-refresh-rate displays who want to maximize visual quality, as the performance difference between High and Ultra is minimal.