Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti pairing delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the GPU than its minimalist art style suggests. The combination ranks in the 72nd percentile of all tested combos for this game, and the measured frame rates show that this system is capable of pushing even 4K Ultra past 98 FPS average, making it a high-refresh-rate powerhouse at every resolution tested.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Inside?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 1020 out of 3716 tested combos for this game. This places it in the top 27.5% of all configurations, indicating that it is a high-end pairing capable of delivering excellent frame rates in this title.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41187, which places it 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. It trails the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB by 1.2% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.7%, showing that it sits in a competitive performance band with these workstation and consumer cards.

Q: What are the CPU's strong points based on its benchmark results?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 excels in multi-threaded workloads, scoring 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6617 in 3DMark max threads. Its single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1907, making it well-balanced for both gaming and productivity tasks.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 3080 Ti have, and what type is it?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus. This provides a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the textures and effects used in Inside at any resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the data indicates the GPU is still the primary limiter, but the CPU's headroom is evident. The frame rate jumps from 218 FPS at Ultra to 302 FPS at Low settings, showing that the RTX 3080 Ti's workload scales significantly with settings, while the Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads keep pace without bottlenecking.

Q: What is the maximum refresh rate this combo can realistically drive at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo can drive a 240Hz display comfortably, as it produces 270 FPS on Low settings and 164 FPS on High settings. Even at Ultra settings, the 156 FPS average is well above the 144Hz standard, making this an ideal pairing for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti plays the dominant role in determining Inside's performance, given the game's relatively light CPU demands. The GPU features a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, which allows it to process the game's 2D side-scrolling environments and lighting effects with ease. Its 10240 shading units and 112 ROPs provide massive raw fill rate, with a pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s, ensuring that even the game's darker, atmospheric scenes render without any slowdown.

The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is a significant asset for this title. While Inside does not require massive texture pools, the 912.4 GB/s bandwidth ensures that any texture streaming or particle effects are handled instantly, eliminating any potential stutter. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective), which is high enough to prevent any memory bandwidth bottlenecks, even at 4K resolution.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS is more than adequate for a game of this era, and the data confirms that the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary driver of frame rates. The measured results show that moving from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p reduces the average FPS by 84 frames (from 302 to 218), a 27.8% drop, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's increased workload rather than any CPU limitation. This indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti's architecture is being fully utilized across all settings presets, and its performance headroom is what allows the combo to achieve such high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the High settings preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for most users. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers a 228 FPS average, which is only 10 frames lower than the Medium preset's 278 FPS but provides a noticeable improvement in shadow quality and ambient occlusion. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p is significant (302 to 278 FPS), but the visual difference between Medium and High is often more pronounced in this genre, making High the sweet spot.

At 2560x1440, the High preset maintains a 164 FPS average, which is ideal for 144Hz and 165Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 156 FPS, still playable but with diminishing returns on visual quality, as Inside's art style does not benefit drastically from the highest shadow and texture settings. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it produces a 103 FPS average, which is smooth for a puzzle platformer. The Ultra preset at 4K yields 98 FPS, which is only a 5% drop from High, but the Medium preset at 165 FPS shows that there is significant headroom for players who prefer higher refresh rates over maximum fidelity.

For competitive or speedrun play, the Low preset at 1080p produces 302 FPS, which is ideal for 300Hz displays. However, the visual downgrade is substantial, and given that the game is a narrative-driven experience, the Medium preset at 278 FPS is a more reasonable compromise, offering better lighting while still exceeding 240Hz refresh rates. Overall, the data suggests that High settings at 1440p provides the best overall experience, balancing the 164 FPS average with the game's intended visual presentation.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 1020 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 27.5% of all configurations. This is a strong result, especially considering the game's age and the fact that many newer combos may have been optimized for more demanding titles. The rank indicates that this pairing is well above the median performer, and it is capable of delivering frame rates that are competitive with much newer hardware.

The CPU's contribution to this ranking is notable. The Ryzen 7 5700 has a percentile of 78 against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 78% of all processors in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, both of which it trades blows with (0.1% delta in either direction), showing that it is a solid mid-range performer that does not hold back the GPU. The GPU's percentile is even higher at 83, meaning it outperforms 83% of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, which it beats by 2%.

The combination of a high-percentile GPU and a solid CPU results in a combo rank that is better than the sum of its parts. The data suggests that the RTX 3080 Ti is the star of the show, but the Ryzen 7 5700 provides enough single-thread performance (Cinebench R15 single-core score of 293) to ensure that frame pacing remains consistent. The 1020 rank reflects the fact that this is a well-balanced pairing, with neither component being a significant bottleneck at the resolutions tested.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario, with the CPU maintaining its end of the bargain across all resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 228 at 1080p to 164 at 1440p (a 28% reduction), and then to 103 at 4K (a 55% reduction from the 1440p figure). This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU that is being increasingly taxed as pixel count rises, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant.

The Low settings preset shows a similar trend, with 302 FPS at 1080p dropping to 270 FPS at 1440p (an 11% reduction) and then to 206 FPS at 4K (a 24% reduction from 1440p). The smaller percentage drop at lower settings suggests that the GPU's fill rate and shading capabilities are the limiting factors, rather than memory bandwidth or CPU overhead. The RTX 3080 Ti's 912.4 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient to handle 4K textures, as evidenced by the 206 FPS at 4K Low, which is still incredibly high.

The Medium preset shows the most interesting scaling, with 278 FPS at 1080p, 249 FPS at 1440p, and 165 FPS at 4K. This represents a 10.4% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 33.7% drop from 1440p to 4K. The smoother scaling at lower resolutions indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor until 4K, where the GPU's work becomes more demanding. The fact that the 4K Medium score (165 FPS) is higher than the 1440p High score (164 FPS) suggests that the GPU has enough headroom to handle higher resolution without sacrificing settings, making this an excellent 4K gaming platform.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The lowest resolution tested shows exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset delivers a 302 FPS average, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. The Medium preset maintains a 278 FPS average with a minimum of 237 FPS and a maximum of 320 FPS, providing a tight frame window for smooth gameplay. The High preset drops to 228 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 218 FPS, showing that the GPU scales predictably with settings. All scores at 1080p are well above 200 FPS, making this resolution ideal for esports or high-refresh-rate monitors.

2560x1440: At 1440p, the performance remains stellar. The Low preset produces 270 FPS, which is still high enough for 240Hz displays. The Medium preset averages 249 FPS with a minimum of 212 FPS and a maximum of 287 FPS, indicating excellent frame consistency. The High preset delivers 164 FPS, making it suitable for 144Hz panels, while the Ultra preset yields 156 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 114 FPS (42%), which is a more significant reduction than at 1080p, showing that the GPU is working harder at this resolution.

3840x2160: At 4K, the combo continues to impress. The Low preset achieves 206 FPS, which is remarkable for a 4K resolution. The Medium preset averages 165 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS, providing a solid experience for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. The High preset drops to 103 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 98 FPS. While these numbers are lower than the lower resolutions, they are still more than playable for a puzzle platformer, and the Medium preset at 165 FPS is a standout result that shows the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of VRAM and 384-bit bus are more than adequate for 4K gaming in this title. The data confirms that this pairing is a 4K-capable system, with the GPU providing enough headroom to maintain high frame rates even at maximum settings.