Inside

The data for Inside with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti reveals a game that is remarkably scalable, yet the bottleneck shifts dramatically depending on the preset. This 2016 puzzle platformer, built on a simple 2D side-scrolling engine, behaves less like a typical modern title and more like a stress test for raw frame throughput. The measured FPS values across the three resolutions and four settings presets provide a clear picture of where the limits of this hardware lie.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking observation from the measured data is the sheer magnitude of the frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 320.9 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 291.6 FPS, a reduction of roughly 9%. The jump to 4K at Low settings yields 209.1 FPS, which is a 35% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern indicates that even at lower settings, the GPU is beginning to feel the load of increased pixel count, but the CPU is still capable of feeding it enough data to maintain triple-digit performance.

The scaling behavior changes character when we look at higher presets. At High settings, the progression from 1080p (231.7 FPS) to 1440p (164.4 FPS) is a 29% drop, and then to 4K (102.6 FPS) is another 38% drop. This steeper decline suggests that the graphics card is becoming the primary limiting factor as the visual complexity increases. The RTX 3080 Ti, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 384-bit bus, is being tasked with more work per frame, and its performance scales accordingly with the resolution.

The data implies that for this specific game, the CPU is rarely a bottleneck. Even at 1080p Low, where the frame rate is highest, the Ryzen 7 5800XT with its 8 cores and 16 threads appears to have sufficient headroom. The real bottleneck at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate falls to 100.5 FPS, is clearly the GPU. The transition from Low to Ultra at 4K results in a 52% performance loss (209.1 to 100.5 FPS), which is a massive penalty and showcases how the game’s visual effects can heavily tax the graphics processor.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this hardware combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS is 320.9, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 217.1 FPS at 1080p to 100.5 FPS at 4K, a reduction of over half the original frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 4K High?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rate at 4K High (102.6 FPS) is significantly lower than at 1080p High (231.7 FPS), indicating that the increased resolution is directly taxing the graphics card's rendering capabilities.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 291.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 159.6 FPS. This represents a 45% performance decrease when switching to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the game show a significant frame rate jump between Medium and High settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, there is a notable difference. The Medium preset averages 299.2 FPS, while High averages 231.7 FPS, a drop of over 60 FPS when moving up one preset level.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among all tested hardware combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 405th out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the top 25% of all systems.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, a Zen 3 (Vermeer) part with 8 cores and 16 threads, plays a crucial but secondary role in Inside. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz are high enough to ensure that the game’s logic and physics calculations are never a bottleneck. The benchmark results for the CPU, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359, indicate strong raw processing power that is more than sufficient for a 2D puzzle platformer.

The game’s high frame rates at 1080p, even at Ultra settings (217.1 FPS), suggest that the CPU is comfortably keeping up with the GPU. If the processor were the limiting factor, we would expect to see frame rates plateau across different resolutions at the same settings. However, the data shows a clear decline in FPS as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide ample bandwidth for the game's data, further reducing the chance of a CPU-induced stall.

The 86th percentile ranking for the CPU against all tested processors shows it is a high-end part. Its nearest rivals, like the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS with a score delta of -0.3%, are all within a 0.3% performance margin, confirming that the 5800XT is at the top of its class. For Inside, the CPU’s role is to provide a stable, high-frequency foundation, which it does effectively, allowing the RTX 3080 Ti to operate without any artificial frame rate ceilings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive look at performance across all settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields 320.9 FPS, Medium drops to 299.2 FPS, High to 231.7 FPS, and Ultra to 217.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is relatively small (about 7%), but the jump to High is significant (a 23% drop), suggesting that High enables more demanding visual effects. Ultra is only slightly more demanding than High at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low averages 291.6 FPS, Medium 262.5 FPS, High 164.4 FPS, and Ultra 159.6 FPS. Here, the penalty for moving from Medium to High is a steep 37% drop. This indicates that the higher resolution amplifies the cost of the High and Ultra presets, which likely include more advanced lighting or post-processing effects. The difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is minimal, only 3%.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is under maximum strain. Low settings still manage an impressive 209.1 FPS, but Medium falls to 168.1 FPS, High to 102.6 FPS, and Ultra to 100.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 20%, and from Medium to High is a massive 39%. This shows that 4K resolution combined with High or Ultra settings is the most taxing configuration. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is negligible (2%), indicating that the Ultra preset offers little additional visual benefit for the performance cost at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its performance characteristics are clearly visible in the data. With a boost clock of 1665 MHz and 10,240 shading units, it is a powerhouse. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, which is crucial for handling high-resolution textures and effects. The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking against all GPUs places it firmly in the high-end category, with its nearest rival, the RTX 3090, being only 0.5% faster in average benchmark score.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the RTX 3080 Ti is so powerful that it can push frame rates well above 200 FPS on all presets. However, the scaling from 1440p to 4K shows the card’s limits. The 38% drop in performance from 1440p High (164.4 FPS) to 4K High (102.6 FPS) demonstrates the impact of rendering over 2.25 times the number of pixels. The card’s 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is ample, but the memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate are what get taxed most heavily at 4K.

The data shows that the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary limiter at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate dips to 100.5 FPS. This is still a very playable frame rate, but it represents a significant drop from the lower resolutions. The GPU is clearly capable of handling the game’s most demanding settings, but the performance cost is substantial, confirming its role as the component that dictates the final frame output in higher-resolution scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1080p, the Ultra preset at 217.1 FPS is the clear best choice. The performance is exceptionally high, and there is no reason to compromise on visual quality when the frame rate is still far above any display's refresh rate. Even at Ultra, the system has massive headroom.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 262.5 FPS offers a fantastic balance. The High preset, at 164.4 FPS, is still excellent, but the 37% performance drop from Medium is hard to justify unless the user has a 165Hz or higher refresh rate monitor and prefers maximum visual fidelity. The data suggests that Medium provides the vast majority of the visual experience with significantly better frame pacing.

At 4K, the choice is more nuanced. The Medium preset, at 168.1 FPS, is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming. It delivers a buttery-smooth experience that is well above the 120 FPS threshold. The High preset at 102.6 FPS is acceptable for a 100Hz monitor, but the 39% performance loss from Medium is substantial. The Ultra preset, at 100.5 FPS, offers almost no benefit over High and is not recommended given the negligible frame rate difference. Therefore, Medium at 4K provides the best overall experience, balancing high visual quality with a frame rate that makes full use of the hardware's potential.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 405th out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 24.2% of all systems, which is a strong result. Given the game’s age and simple 2D nature, this high ranking is expected, as even mid-range modern hardware can achieve playable frame rates. However, the specific placement indicates that this combo is far from the absolute top, which would likely be occupied by the newest and most powerful CPUs and GPUs.

The rank suggests that while this pairing is very capable, there are many other combinations that achieve higher frame rates. This is likely due to the fact that the game is not extremely demanding, so newer GPUs with higher clock speeds or more efficient architectures can edge out the RTX 3080 Ti. The CPU’s performance is also a factor, but as the analysis shows, it is rarely the bottleneck. The 405th rank reflects the combo's high-end status, but it also shows that the absolute peak performance in Inside is reserved for the latest generation of components. The data confirms that this is a top-quartile performer, delivering an excellent experience in this title.