Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding than its minimalist art style suggests. The measured data shows this combination achieving triple-digit frame rates across every resolution and settings preset tested, with the data placing this combo at rank 294 out of 1,671 tested combinations. This analysis examines how the CPU and GPU each contribute to these results, how the system scales across resolutions, and what the measured frame rates mean for gameplay.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the table, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture processor, built on a 7 nm process, shows strong multi-threaded capability in synthetic benchmarks. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 6,628 and the 3dmark_max_threads score of 6,617 indicate that the processor maintains consistent performance when all threads are active. The single-thread score of 901 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2,916 in cinebench_r23_singlecore suggest that single-threaded performance is adequate for older game engines.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i9-9900K with a deltaPct of 0.7, the Intel Core i7-12700H at 0.8, and the Intel Core i7-1370P also at 0.8. These extremely small deltas indicate that the Ryzen 7 5700 performs nearly identically to those processors in overall benchmark averages, with a percentile rank of 84 among all CPUs. For a game like Inside, which is not known for heavy CPU utilization due to its 2D side-scrolling nature, the processor’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient. The data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, where CPU bottlenecks are most likely to appear, the system still achieves 301.8 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not a limiting factor in this title.

The L3 cache of 16 MB and DDR4 memory support with dual-channel configuration provide adequate bandwidth for this game’s data requirements. The processor’s 65 W TDP indicates efficient operation, which is relevant for sustained performance in longer play sessions. The benchmark data shows that the CPU’s multi-threaded performance, as measured by cinebench_r23_multicore at 20,655, is robust, but for Inside, the single-thread performance is likely more relevant given the game’s age and relatively simple physics calculations.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a powerhouse graphics card with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The Ada Lovelace architecture chip, built on a 5 nm process, operates at a base clock of 2,295 MHz and a boost clock of 2,550 MHz. The memory runs at 1,438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed. With 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, the GPU has substantial raw processing capability, evidenced by its FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS.

The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, has an average score delta of only 0.2, indicating near-identical overall performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M follows at 0.4 delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700S at 2.1. The RTX 4080 SUPER holds a percentile rank of 88 among all GPUs, placing it in the top tier of graphics hardware. For Inside, which uses simple 2D rendering with limited texture complexity, the 16 GB VRAM is vastly more than needed, but the GPU’s high clock speeds and massive shading unit count ensure that even at 4K resolution, the game runs at frame rates far exceeding display refresh rates.

The data shows that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the system achieves 228.7 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 127.9 FPS. This scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s role diminishes when pixel count increases. The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure it can handle any rendering API the game might use, although Inside likely relies on older DirectX versions given its 2016 release date.

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

Examining the measured frame rates across resolutions reveals clear scaling patterns. At High settings, performance drops from 234 FPS at 1920x1080 to 210.6 FPS at 2560x1440, a decrease of approximately 10%, and then to 135.1 FPS at 3840x2160, a further drop of about 36% from 1440p. This steep decline at 4K indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s are being pushed harder at higher resolutions, but the game still runs at very playable frame rates.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic: 301.8 FPS at 1080p, 271.7 FPS at 1440p, and 230.5 FPS at 4K. The relatively smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p (about 10%) compared to the drop from 1440p to 4K (about 15%) suggests that at lower settings, the system is less GPU-bound and may be approaching a CPU or memory bandwidth limit at 1080p. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth of the CPU could be a factor here, though the game’s data requirements are minimal.

The Medium settings show 275.9 FPS at 1080p, 246.6 FPS at 1440p, and 212.4 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings produce 228.7 FPS at 1080p, 197.5 FPS at 1440p, and 127.9 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K shows the largest percentage drop from 1080p, at about 44%, which reinforces that the GPU is the dominant performance factor at higher resolutions and settings. The data indicates that while the CPU is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, the GPU’s workload becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, which is expected for a graphically intensive scenario.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 294 out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the top 17.6% of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of setups for this game. The high ranking is primarily attributable to the RTX 4080 SUPER’s exceptional performance, as the CPU’s moderate benchmark scores (avgBenchmarkScore of 27,220) are not exceptional but are sufficient for this title.

The combo’s rank suggests that while the GPU is near the top of its class, the CPU holds the system back slightly in the overall ranking. The Ryzen 7 5700’s percentile rank of 84 among CPUs is respectable, but not top-tier, and the data shows that combinations with more powerful CPUs would likely rank higher. However, for Inside specifically, the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate, and the frame rate data confirms that the system never dips below 127.9 FPS even at 4K Ultra, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth.

The nearest CPU rivals, all within 1.2% average benchmark score, would likely produce nearly identical results in this game. The GPU’s nearest rivals, particularly the RX 6900 XT with a 0.2% delta, would also perform similarly. This suggests that the combo’s rank is stable and representative of a high-performing system for this title.

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

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across all tested configurations:

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 301.8 FPS on Low settings, 275.9 FPS on Medium, 234 FPS on High, and 228.7 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 73.1 FPS, indicating that the settings preset has a moderate impact on performance at this resolution. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p exceeds 228 FPS, which is far beyond any display’s refresh rate.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are 271.7 FPS on Low, 246.6 FPS on Medium, 210.6 FPS on High, and 197.5 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from about 9% at Ultra to 10% at Low, showing consistent scaling. The system maintains over 197 FPS at all settings at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, performance drops more significantly: 230.5 FPS on Low, 212.4 FPS on Medium, 135.1 FPS on High, and 127.9 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration tested that falls below 130 FPS, but it still provides a very smooth experience. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 102.6 FPS, which is larger than at lower resolutions, indicating that settings have a greater impact when the GPU is more heavily loaded.

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

For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 228.7 FPS is the clear recommendation, as the frame rate is still exceptionally high and the visual quality improvements are worthwhile. The data shows that even at Ultra, the system has huge headroom above 144 Hz displays, so there is no reason to compromise on settings.

At 1440p, Ultra at 197.5 FPS remains the best choice for the same reasons. The frame rate is still well above 144 Hz, and the visual fidelity is maximized. The High preset at 210.6 FPS offers a marginal frame rate increase, but the difference is unlikely to be perceptible on most monitors.

At 4K, the choice is more nuanced. Ultra at 127.9 FPS is still very smooth and would be suitable for 120 Hz displays. High at 135.1 FPS offers a small improvement. Medium at 212.4 FPS and Low at 230.5 FPS provide much higher frame rates, but the visual downgrade is significant. Given that even Ultra at 4K exceeds 120 FPS, the Ultra preset is recommended for all but the fastest 240 Hz 4K displays, where High or Medium might be preferable.

Overall, the data suggests that the Ultra preset is the best experience at 1080p and 1440p, and at 4K, Ultra is still the most balanced choice unless a very high refresh rate display is used.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate does this combo achieve at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 127.9 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27,220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K’s score of 27,043.

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

A: At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 301.8 FPS, suggesting that the CPU may be nearing its limit, as the GPU is capable of much higher frame rates at lower resolutions.

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

A: This combination ranks 294 out of 1,671 tested combos, placing it in the top 17.6% of systems.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER than the RX 6900 XT?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53,610, which is 0.2% higher than the RX 6900 XT’s score of 53,489.

Q: What is the highest frame rate recorded in the measured data?

A: The highest average frame rate is 301.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.