Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a commanding performance in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. The benchmark data shows this combination is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with frame rates remaining exceptionally high across all settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal settings based strictly on the provided data.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant but starts from a very high baseline, indicating the RTX 4080 is the primary scaling factor. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 239 FPS at 1920x1080 to 211 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 28 FPS (approx. 11.7%). Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 133 FPS, a substantial 106 FPS decline from 1080p. This steep 4K penalty is characteristic of a GPU workload, as pixel count quadruples, directly impacting the rasterization throughput of the RTX 4080.

The scaling pattern is consistent across other settings. At Low, the average goes from 310 FPS at 1080p to 278 FPS at 1440p, then down to 238 FPS at 4K. At Medium, the figures are 286 FPS, 257 FPS, and 212 FPS respectively. Ultra settings show the same trend: 235 FPS at 1080p, 201 FPS at 1440p, and 126 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that the CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the limiting factor at 1080p, as the frame rates remain extremely high. Instead, the resolution scaling curve points directly to the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth as the performance ceiling at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Inside, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 4080 holds a rank of 565 out of 3716 combos. This places it in the top 15.2% of all tested systems for this game, which is a strong showing for a title that is not particularly demanding. The high rank is expected given the RTX 4080's position in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, but it also reflects the efficiency of the Ryzen 7 5700X in feeding the GPU with data.

The combo's rank is more evidence of the GPU's raw power than the CPU's absolute top-tier status. The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-12600K with a deltaPct of 0, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 with a deltaPct of 0.2, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X with a deltaPct of -0.2. These are all very closely matched, but for Inside, the GPU's performance dominates the final ranking. The data indicates that while the CPU is capable, the combination's rank is propelled by the GPU's ability to maintain high frame rates even at 4K resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the definitive performance driver in this configuration for Inside. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, it provides 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for this game's textures and assets, even at 3840x2160. The GPU's core clocks, with a base of 2205 MHz and a boost of 2505 MHz, are high enough to handle the game's simple geometry and lighting effects with ease. The 9728 shading units and 112 ROPs ensure that pixel throughput is not a bottleneck, as evidenced by the high averages at all resolutions.

The GPU's memory capacity is not stressed by Inside. The game is not known for massive texture packs, so the 16 GB frame buffer is largely unused overhead. The performance difference between settings at the same resolution is more telling. For instance, at 4K, the average FPS drops from 238 at Low to 212 at Medium, and then to 133 at High and 126 at Ultra. This indicates that the more demanding settings, such as High and Ultra, are increasing the per-pixel workload, likely through more complex shaders and post-processing effects, which directly taxes the compute units of the RTX 4080. The GPU is clearly the component that determines performance scaling from Low to Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, making any monitor refresh rate up to 240Hz viable. The lowest average is 235 FPS on Ultra, while the highest is 310 FPS on Low. The Medium preset shows an average of 286 FPS with a minimum of 243 FPS and a maximum of 329 FPS, indicating excellent frame pacing.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain high. Low settings yield 278 FPS, Medium 257 FPS (min 218, max 295), High 211 FPS, and Ultra 201 FPS. These numbers suggest that 1440p is the sweet spot for very high refresh rate gaming, with even the Ultra preset staying above 200 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance gap between presets widens. Low settings average 238 FPS, Medium 212 FPS (min 181, max 244), High 133 FPS, and Ultra 126 FPS. The jump from Medium to High at 4K is a 79 FPS drop, which is a significant performance cliff, likely due to a specific rendering feature enabled at High that is very demanding on the GPU.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 310 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 126, which is well above 60 FPS. Even at High settings, it averages 133 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, which is identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K (0% delta). It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X.

Q: Is there a large performance difference between Medium and High settings at 4K?

A: Yes, the data shows a significant drop. At 3840x2160, Medium averages 212 FPS, while High averages 133 FPS, a difference of 79 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

Q: At which resolution does the combo rank in the top 15% of all tested systems?

A: The combo rank of 565 out of 3716 places it in the top 15.2% of tested combinations for Inside across all resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides a solid foundation for this gaming setup. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it offers ample parallel processing capability, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13184 and Geekbench multicore score of 10779. Its boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 921 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3385. For Inside, which is not a heavily multi-threaded title, the single-core performance is more critical for game logic and physics.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this pairing. At 1080p, where the CPU typically has a larger influence on frame rates, the system still achieves 310 FPS on Low settings. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide sufficient bandwidth to keep the RTX 4080 fed with draw calls and geometry data. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27578 puts it in the 79th percentile, and its performance is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K. In this game, the CPU's role is to maintain a high enough frame rate ceiling, which it does easily, allowing the GPU to be the sole determinant of visual fidelity scaling.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the best choice for a balance of visual quality and performance, averaging 212 FPS with a minimum of 181 FPS. The High preset drops to 133 FPS, which is a substantial decrease for what might be a marginal visual improvement in a game like Inside. For users with a 4K 120Hz display, Medium is the recommended setting to ensure frame rates stay consistently above the refresh rate.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is viable, averaging 201 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1440p users with high refresh rate monitors (200Hz+), as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining excellent frame rates. For 1920x1080, the data shows that even the Ultra preset is playable at 235 FPS. However, to maximize smoothness on a 240Hz monitor, the High preset at 239 FPS is equally capable. The Medium preset at 1080p also offers a very high average of 286 FPS. Ultimately, for the best experience, users at 1440p should select Ultra, and users at 4K should select Medium, as these presets offer the best compromise between the measured frame rates and the expected visual fidelity from the game's settings.