Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, and with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination, the data shows a system that is dramatically overqualified for the title's demands. The measured results across all resolutions and settings presets indicate that this pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates, making the experience fluid on any display. The analysis below breaks down the measured FPS, scaling behavior, and what these numbers mean for a builder looking at this specific hardware pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system's load shifts as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 323 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded in the dataset. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings drops the average to 290 FPS, a reduction of 33 FPS (roughly 10%). At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average is 248 FPS, which is another 42 FPS drop from the 1440p figure (about 14.5%). This pattern shows that even at 4K, the system is not remotely strained by the game's engine.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution tells a clearer story about the bottleneck. At 1080p, the average FPS goes from 323 (Low) down to 245 (Ultra), a difference of 78 FPS. At 1440p, the spread is from 290 (Low) to 201 (Ultra), a 89 FPS difference. At 4K, the spread is from 248 (Low) to 126 (Ultra), a 122 FPS difference. The widening gap between Low and Ultra as resolution increases indicates that the GPU is becoming more involved, but the absolute numbers remain so high that the CPU (Ryzen 7 5800XT) and GPU (RTX 4080) are both essentially idling relative to their capabilities.

What is more telling is the drop from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the 1440p average is 211 FPS, while the 4K average is 133 FPS. This is a 78 FPS drop, or roughly 37%. At Medium settings, the drop is from 267 FPS (1440p) to 212 FPS (4K), a 55 FPS decrease (about 20.6%). At Ultra settings, the drop is from 201 FPS (1440p) to 126 FPS (4K), a 75 FPS decrease (about 37.3%). The data shows that the most significant scaling penalty occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K, especially at High and Ultra presets, which suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being taxed more heavily, but the results are still far above any playability threshold.

The limiting component here is clearly not the CPU. The Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is far more capable than this game requires. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are also not being fully utilized. The data indicates that the game itself is the limiting factor, as it is an older title with a simple visual style that cannot scale to use the full power of modern high-end hardware. The performance ceiling is likely set by the game engine's draw call and physics thread limits, not the hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this pairing in Inside is 463 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places it in the top 12.5% of all tested systems. This is a strong ranking, but it is not at the very top. The data suggests that while this combination is very fast, there are other pairings that achieve higher average frame rates in this specific game. The rank is a function of the entire system's performance, and given that Inside is a game from 2016, the ranking reflects the fact that the game is not demanding enough to differentiate between the very fastest CPUs and GPUs available.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT's own benchmarks show it is a capable processor. Its 3DMark multi-threaded scores range from 7683 (16 threads) to 7680 (max threads), with a single-thread score of 959. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23794 multi-core and 3359 single-core. These are solid numbers for a Zen 3 part, and it sits at the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 7 8845HS, with the 5800XT performing within 0.3% of those parts. This indicates that the CPU is not a weak link in the combo.

The RTX 4080, meanwhile, is at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its PassMark G3D score is 34457, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6567. Its nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 on average, putting the standard RTX 4080 just 0.1% behind. The RTX 4080's performance is clearly in the top tier. However, the combo rank of 463 suggests that other combinations, likely with faster CPUs or GPUs, achieve higher FPS in Inside. Because the game is so light, even a mid-range CPU from a newer generation might pair with a top GPU to yield a higher average FPS, simply due to single-thread IPC improvements.

The percentile data for the CPU (81st) and GPU (86th) are both high, but the combo rank is lower than either individual percentile would suggest. This is because the game's performance ceiling is reached before either component is fully utilized. The data implies that for this specific title, a less powerful, cheaper CPU could achieve nearly identical results, making the 5800XT's contribution to the combo's rank less impactful than its raw benchmark scores would indicate.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 323, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 126. This is the lowest average recorded in the dataset, but it is still well above the refresh rate of most gaming monitors.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests neither is a bottleneck. The high frame rates across all settings and resolutions indicate that the game's engine is the limiting factor. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 34457 are both far above what is needed to push this title past 300 FPS at lower resolutions.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded?

A: The dataset only includes minimum FPS values for Medium settings. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 254 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 227 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 181 FPS. No minimum values are provided for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209. The delta is 0.1%, meaning the 4080 is effectively tied with the SUPER in average synthetic performance.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo is ranked 463 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places it in the top 12.5% of all systems tested for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all three standard resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly high. Low settings produce an average of 323 FPS. Medium settings see an average of 299 FPS, with a minimum of 254 FPS and a maximum of 343 FPS. High settings drop slightly to 249 FPS average. Ultra settings yield 245 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra is 78 FPS, which is relatively small, indicating that the visual quality settings have a modest impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings average 290 FPS. Medium settings average 267 FPS, with a minimum of 227 FPS and a maximum of 308 FPS. High settings average 211 FPS. Ultra settings average 201 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 89 FPS, slightly wider than at 1080p. The drop from 1080p Low (323 FPS) to 1440p Low (290 FPS) is 33 FPS, while the drop from 1080p Ultra (245 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (201 FPS) is 44 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still excellent. Low settings average 248 FPS. Medium settings average 212 FPS, with a minimum of 181 FPS and a maximum of 244 FPS. High settings average 133 FPS. Ultra settings average 126 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 122 FPS, which is the largest gap across all resolutions. The drop from 1440p High (211 FPS) to 4K High (133 FPS) is 78 FPS, a substantial reduction. Similarly, the drop from 1440p Ultra (201 FPS) to 4K Ultra (126 FPS) is 75 FPS.

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum FPS values. At 1080p, the minimum is 254 FPS, which is still higher than the average FPS for the High and Ultra presets at the same resolution. This indicates that even the worst-case frame time at Medium settings is better than the average frame time at higher settings. The same pattern holds at 1440p and 4K, where the Medium preset's minimum FPS (227 and 181, respectively) is higher than the High and Ultra averages at those resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 plays a significant role in the higher resolution and settings results. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. This is more than enough for a game like Inside, which uses a 2D side-scrolling perspective with limited textures. The memory clock is listed as 1400 MHz, with 22.4 Gbps effective speed. The base clock is 2205 MHz, and the boost clock is 2505 MHz.

The data shows that the GPU's performance scales as expected with resolution. At Low settings, the RTX 4080 is likely not the limiting factor, as the CPU and game engine are more involved. However, at Ultra settings, the GPU's workload increases. The 4K Ultra average of 126 FPS is the lowest score, and it is here that the GPU's shading units (9728) and ray tracing cores (76) are being utilized to a greater extent, though still not to their full potential.

The GPU's synthetic benchmarks confirm its high-end status. Its PassMark G3D score of 34457 places it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The Geekbench Vulkan score is 263779, and the OpenCL score is 214739. These numbers are consistent with a top-tier graphics card. The RTX 4080's nearest rival in the data is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average score of 54209, just 0.1% higher than the 4080's 54247. This negligible delta means that in practical terms, the two GPUs perform identically in synthetic tests.

The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is not a concern for this game. The memory capacity is far beyond what Inside requires, and the data shows no signs of memory-related stuttering or frame drops. The minimum FPS values for the Medium preset at 4K (181 FPS) suggest that the GPU is not running out of memory or bandwidth. The RTX 4080's role in this combo is to provide headroom for more demanding games, while in Inside, it simply ensures that the frame rate is always high, with the only limit being the game's own engine.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's display refresh rate and preference for visual fidelity. The data shows that all presets are playable, but the differences in average FPS provide clear guidance.

For users with a 60 Hz or 120 Hz display, the Ultra preset is the best choice. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 126, which is above 120 Hz. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 201 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it is 245 FPS. These numbers ensure that the game will run at the display's maximum refresh rate with no drops. The visual quality improvements from Ultra settings are worth the performance cost, as the FPS is still very high.

For users with a 144 Hz or 165 Hz display, the High preset is recommended. At 4K High, the average FPS is 133, which is slightly below 144 Hz but still very smooth. At 1440p High, the average is 211 FPS, and at 1080p High, it is 249 FPS. The High preset offers a good balance between visual quality and frame rate, ensuring that the display is fully utilized without any noticeable stuttering.

For users with a 240 Hz display, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. The data shows that Medium settings have the only recorded minimum FPS values, and they are exceptionally high. At 1080p Medium, the average is 299 FPS with a minimum of 254 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 267 FPS with a minimum of 227 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 212 FPS with a minimum of 181 FPS. These minimums guarantee that even in the most demanding scenes, the frame rate will not drop below the 240 Hz threshold at 1080p or 1440p, and it will stay above 180 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset provides a significant FPS boost over High and Ultra, and the visual difference in a game like Inside is minimal.

The Low preset is only recommended for users with a 360 Hz display or higher. At 1080p Low, the average is 323 FPS, which is the only preset that exceeds 300 FPS. However, the visual downgrade from Low to Medium is noticeable, and given that the Medium preset already provides 299 FPS at 1080p, the Low preset offers diminishing returns. For most users, the Medium preset is the best overall recommendation, as it provides the highest frame rates with a stable minimum, while still maintaining acceptable visual quality. The Ultra preset is for those who prioritize image quality over raw FPS, and the data confirms that even at 4K Ultra, the combo is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience.