Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer with a distinctive side-scrolling presentation, and the benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti combination shows that this is a pairing capable of delivering extremely high frame rates across all tested settings. The measured results indicate that this system is heavily overqualified for the game's demands, providing a smooth experience even at 4K resolution. The data suggests that users can prioritize visual fidelity and still achieve performance that far exceeds the standard 60 FPS target, making this a straightforward setup for a flawless experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: Based on the measured FPS, all three tested resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) deliver playable frame rates. The data shows that even at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 68 FPS, meaning 4K is a viable option for this game.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves an average of 159 FPS. This is more than double the refresh rate of a standard 60Hz monitor and provides headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Is the GTX 1080 Ti a bottleneck for the Ryzen 7 5800XT in this game?

A: The benchmark results show that at lower settings and resolutions, the frame rates scale significantly (e.g., 317 FPS at 1080p Low), suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well. At higher settings and resolutions, the frame rate drops, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, but the overall performance is still very high.

Q: What is the combination's rank among all tested combos for Inside?

A: The combo ranks 2004 out of 3716 tested combinations. While this is in the middle of the pack, the absolute FPS numbers are exceptionally high, indicating that the rank is relative to other high-end systems, not a reflection of poor performance.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The data shows a significant difference. At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 228 on Low settings to 109 on Ultra settings. This represents a 52% reduction in frame rate when moving to the highest preset, but the final number is still very smooth.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rates with this hardware?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 254 FPS, and at 2560x1440 with Low settings, it reaches 228 FPS. These figures are well above the threshold for 144Hz and 240Hz monitors, making the setup ideal for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and GTX 1080 Ti combination holds the 2004th position out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. While this ranking places it in the 54th percentile, this number should be interpreted with caution. The ranking is relative to all other CPU and GPU pairings in the database, which includes many modern and much more powerful components. The measured FPS data, however, tells a different story: this combination delivers an experience that is far beyond the requirements of this puzzle platformer.

The performance is so high that the rank is likely depressed by the sheer number of newer, higher-end parts that can achieve even more absurd frame rates in a game that is not graphically demanding. For context, the CPU's average benchmark score of 29879 places it in the 81st percentile against all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 5 9600X, with a performance delta of only 0.6% or less. Similarly, the GPU's average benchmark score of 15548 places it in the 58th percentile, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 being a close rival at a 1.7% delta. This indicates that while the hardware is not top-tier in a global sense, it is more than sufficient to dominate a game like Inside.

The data shows that the combo is not struggling to maintain playability; instead, it is pushing frame rates into the triple digits at nearly every setting and resolution. The rank is a reflection of the competitive landscape of the entire database, not an indication of a poor user experience for this specific title. Benchmarks results indicate that for Inside, this combination is effectively in the "overkill" tier, as even the lowest average FPS recorded (68 FPS at 4K Ultra) is perfectly smooth for a game of this genre.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, there is no need to compromise on visual quality to achieve a smooth experience. The primary consideration is the refresh rate of the user's display. For those with a standard 60Hz or 75Hz monitor, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, as it provides the best visual fidelity while maintaining an average FPS well above 60 at all resolutions tested. At 3840x2160, Ultra yields 68 FPS, at 2560x1440 it yields 109 FPS, and at 1920x1080 it yields 151 FPS.

For users with a 144Hz monitor, the High preset offers an excellent balance. At 2560x1440, High settings produce an average of 114 FPS, which is close to the 144 FPS target and will look nearly perfect. At 1920x1080, High settings hit 159 FPS, fully saturating a 144Hz display. If the goal is to maximize frame rates for a 240Hz monitor, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. At 1920x1080, Medium produces an average of 254 FPS, and at 2560x1440, it still manages 183 FPS, both of which are excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming.

The Low preset is unnecessary for this hardware, as it provides massive frame rates (317 FPS at 1080p) at a significant cost to visual quality. The data suggests that the performance headroom is so large that users should default to High or Ultra settings to get the best visual experience without any risk of stuttering or frame drops. The only scenario where Low might be considered is if the user is trying to achieve a specific, extremely high frame rate target (e.g., 300+ FPS) for competitive play, but even then, the jump from Medium to Low is less impactful than the visual degradation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a comprehensive look at how this combination performs across a matrix of resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset achieves an average of 317 FPS, while Medium drops to 254 FPS with a minimum of 216 FPS and a maximum of 292 FPS. High settings produce an average of 159 FPS, and Ultra still delivers a very high 151 FPS on average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar. The Low preset averages 228 FPS, and Medium averages 183 FPS, with a minimum of 155 FPS and a maximum of 210 FPS. High settings yield an average of 114 FPS, and Ultra drops to an average of 109 FPS. Even at this higher resolution, the lowest average frame rate recorded (109 FPS) is still far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the data shows the hardware is still capable of a great experience. The Low preset averages 143 FPS, and Medium averages 115 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS. High settings produce an average of 72 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. While the 4K numbers are lower than at other resolutions, they are all perfectly playable, and the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for 4K, offering a high average FPS and a minimum that never dips below 97 FPS.

The scaling pattern is consistent: lowering the resolution and settings increases the frame rate proportionally. The data shows that the GTX 1080 Ti is the primary driver of performance, as the frame rates scale predictably with the workload changes brought on by resolution and settings changes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the workhorse in this configuration for Inside. The benchmark data shows a clear correlation between the GPU's workload and the measured FPS. The GPU features 11 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 484.4 GB/s. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are more than sufficient for the textures and assets in a side-scrolling puzzle platformer, ensuring that there are no bottlenecks related to memory capacity.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1481 MHz and a boost of 1582 MHz, are the key to its performance. The data shows that as the resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average FPS drops by roughly half at the same settings (e.g., from 159 to 72 FPS on High). This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load on the graphics card is the limiting factor. The GTX 1080 Ti's raw compute power, rated at 11.34 TFLOPS FP32, is being fully utilized to push these high frame rates.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 58 against all other GPUs might seem modest, but its average benchmark score of 15548 is very close to that of the RTX 2060, with a delta of only 1.7%. In the context of Inside, the data shows that this older Pascal architecture is more than capable of delivering a flawless experience. The lack of ray tracing or tensor cores is irrelevant, as the game's visuals do not leverage these features. The GTX 1080 Ti's strengths are its massive memory bandwidth and high fill rate, which directly translate to excellent performance in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT plays a supporting, yet crucial, role in this combination. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this game, as the frame rates are consistently high and scale with GPU load. The CPU's specifications, including 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provide ample processing power. Its boost clock of 4.80 GHz ensures that single-threaded performance is strong, which is important for game logic and physics in a puzzle platformer.

The benchmark results for the CPU show it is a high performer, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359. Its average benchmark score of 29879 places it in the 81st percentile, with its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, having a delta of 0%. This indicates that the 5800XT is a very capable processor that sits alongside much newer mobile and desktop parts in terms of overall performance.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's role is evident in the high frame rates achieved at lower settings. For example, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system hits an average of 317 FPS. This high frame rate is only possible if the CPU can process the game's draw calls and physics updates quickly enough to feed the GPU. The 5800XT's high boost clock and strong single-threaded performance ensure that it can keep up with the GTX 1080 Ti, even at these extreme frame rates. The data confirms that this CPU and GPU pairing is well-balanced for Inside, with the GPU being the primary determinant of performance at higher settings and resolutions, while the CPU easily handles the overhead required for maximum FPS.