Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The measured data shows this pairing is vastly overqualified for the game’s demands, producing frame rates that far exceed standard display refresh rates across all tested configurations. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU roles, scaling behavior, and optimal settings based strictly on the provided benchmark figures.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix. It operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and it carries a 16 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark profile shows a single-thread score of 951 in 3DMark, a multi-thread score of 6165 in the same suite, and a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 20851. Its 3DMark 2-thread score of 1874 and 4-thread score of 3563 are particularly relevant for a game like Inside, which is not a heavily threaded title.

The data indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 338 FPS average, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. This suggests that even the most demanding CPU-side scenarios in the game are easily handled by the 8400F’s single-core performance. The processor’s percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs places it above a majority of tested parts, and its average benchmark score of 25005 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964 with a negligible delta of 0.2%.

The 8400F’s 12 threads are far more than Inside requires, as the game’s simple logic and physics are unlikely to utilize more than a couple of cores effectively. The CPU’s 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures that any potential frame-time spikes from single-threaded operations are minimized. Given that the GPU is delivering hundreds of frames per second, the CPU’s ability to feed the graphics pipeline without bottlenecking is confirmed by the high minimum frame rates observed at Medium settings, such as 265 FPS at 1080p. The processor’s performance relative to its rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13620H which is only 0.4% slower in average score, shows that this mid-range desktop chip has ample headroom for this title.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU’s raw compute capabilities are substantial, with 6144 shading units and an FP32 throughput of 30.87 TFLOPS. Its benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 5077 and a Passmark G3D score of 29137.

In the context of Inside, the RTX 5070’s specifications are overwhelmingly sufficient. The game’s visual style, characterized by dark, atmospheric 2D side-scrolling environments, does not demand significant geometry or texture throughput. The GPU’s percentile rank of 82 among all GPUs indicates it is a high-performing part, yet the data shows that even at 4K Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 106 FPS, which is far above playable thresholds. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is never a concern, as Inside’s texture memory footprint is minimal compared to modern AAA titles.

The RTX 5070’s nearest rival in benchmark scores is the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which scores 40318 versus the RTX 5070’s average of 40377, a delta of just 0.1%. This proximity in synthetic scores is irrelevant in this game, where the RTX 5070’s architectural advantages in shader execution and memory bandwidth produce frame rates that are effectively unconstrained by the GPU. The data shows that the GPU only becomes a limiting factor at 4K with High or Ultra settings, where the frame rate drops to 111 and 106 FPS respectively, indicating that the graphics card is finally being taxed by the resolution and preset combination.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 338 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 303 FPS, a decrease of approximately 10%. At 4K Low, the frame rate is 222 FPS, which is a further 27% drop from 1440p. This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming more involved as resolution increases, but the frame rates remain so high that the system is not meaningfully constrained.

For Medium settings, the scaling is more pronounced. At 1080p, the average is 312 FPS. At 1440p, it falls to 279 FPS, and at 4K, it drops to 177 FPS. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum frame rate of 151 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth. This demonstrates that the RTX 5070’s memory bandwidth and processing power are sufficient to handle the increased pixel count without severe penalties.

The High settings show a similar trend: 245 FPS at 1080p, 176 FPS at 1440p, and 111 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 28%, and from 1440p to 4K is 37%. This suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s workload remains constant regardless of resolution. The fact that the frame rate does not halve when going from 1080p to 4K (which would be expected if purely GPU-bound) indicates that the game’s rendering is not scaling linearly with pixel count, likely due to the simple geometry and shader complexity.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates: 234 FPS at 1080p, 168 FPS at 1440p, and 106 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is 37%, which is consistent with the High settings trend. This data shows that the system is GPU-limited at 4K, while the CPU has ample headroom even at 1080p where the frame rates exceed 300. The limiting component analysis is clear: the RTX 5070 is the bottleneck at 4K, but the Ryzen 5 8400F is never a bottleneck at any tested resolution.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering an average of 312 FPS with a minimum of 265 FPS and a maximum of 359 FPS. This preset provides a substantial frame rate buffer above the 144 Hz or 165 Hz refresh rates commonly found in gaming monitors, while still offering improved visual effects over Low settings.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is again the recommended choice, with an average of 279 FPS and a minimum of 238 FPS. This ensures that even in the most demanding scenes, the frame rate never dips below 238 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 1440p, averaging 176 FPS, is also viable, but the Medium preset offers a 58% higher average frame rate with only a modest reduction in visual fidelity.

At 4K, the data suggests that the Low preset is the most prudent choice for maximum performance, delivering 222 FPS average. The Medium preset at 4K, averaging 177 FPS, is also excellent and provides a meaningful visual upgrade over Low. The High and Ultra presets at 4K, averaging 111 and 106 FPS respectively, are playable but do not provide the same headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. Given that Inside is a puzzle platformer where consistent frame pacing is more important than absolute graphical fidelity, the Medium preset at 4K is the recommended choice for a balance of quality and performance, as its minimum frame rate of 151 FPS ensures no perceptible stutter.

The Ultra preset, while offering the highest visual settings, yields frame rates that are only marginally lower than High—106 FPS versus 111 FPS at 4K—making it a viable option for users with 60 Hz displays. However, the data shows that the performance difference between High and Ultra is minimal, suggesting that the visual upgrade may not be worth the slight frame rate reduction. The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play or for users with very high refresh rate monitors (240 Hz or above) at 4K, where the 222 FPS average provides the necessary frame rate headroom.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 666 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the combo in the top 18% of all configurations tested, which is notable given the game’s low system requirements. The rank is more a reflection of the CPU and GPU’s raw performance capabilities rather than their suitability for this specific title, as even much weaker hardware can run Inside at high frame rates.

The combo’s rank of 666 suggests that there are 665 other combinations that perform better, likely featuring higher-end CPUs or GPUs. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo is already delivering frame rates that are practically uncapped, with the lowest average being 106 FPS at 4K Ultra. The rank is therefore somewhat misleading in terms of real-world experience, as the performance difference between rank 666 and, say, rank 300 is imperceptible in this game due to the sheer frame rate ceiling.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25005 and the GPU’s average of 40377 contribute to this ranking, but neither component is a top-tier part. The Ryzen 5 8400F’s percentile of 77 and the RTX 5070’s percentile of 82 indicate that both are above-average parts, but not flagship models. The combo’s rank of 666 out of 3716 is consistent with this positioning, as it outperforms the majority of combinations that pair mid-range CPUs with mid-to-high-end GPUs. The data shows that for a game like Inside, this ranking is more than sufficient, as the bottleneck is almost entirely the game’s own engine limitations rather than the hardware.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The average frame rate is 312 FPS, with a minimum of 265 FPS and a maximum of 359 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F’s score of 24964.

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

A: The lowest average frame rate is 106 FPS, which occurs at 4K resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s, using 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus.

*Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations in Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 666 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 18% of all configurations.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data is organized by resolution and settings, providing a complete picture of performance.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 338 FPS with no minimum or maximum recorded. The Medium preset averages 312 FPS, with a minimum of 265 FPS and a maximum of 359 FPS. The High preset averages 245 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 234 FPS, with no min/max data for either.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 303 FPS. The Medium preset averages 279 FPS, with a minimum of 238 FPS and a maximum of 321 FPS. The High preset averages 176 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 168 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 222 FPS. The Medium preset averages 177 FPS, with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 204 FPS. The High preset averages 111 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 106 FPS.

The full dataset shows a consistent trend: frame rates decrease as resolution and settings increase, but the minimum frame rates at Medium settings (265 FPS at 1080p, 238 FPS at 1440p, 151 FPS at 4K) ensure that the game remains fluid regardless of configuration. The High and Ultra presets at 4K produce average frame rates above 100 FPS, which is sufficient for most displays. The data confirms that this combo is capable of running Inside at maximum settings with playable frame rates, and at lower settings, it can achieve frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of the vast majority of gaming monitors.