Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. The data shows this pairing is far beyond the game's requirements, producing triple-digit average FPS at every tested resolution and setting. This analysis walks through the CPU and GPU roles, the combo's standing among tested systems, scaling behavior, and optimal settings based on measured rows.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codename Raphael) using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The chip carries 32 MB of shared L3 cache, with 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core. Its 105 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) position it as a high-end mainstream part, evidenced by an 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database.

Benchmark results for this CPU show strong multithreaded and single-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 30325 multi-core and 4281 single-core. Geekbench results are 15538 multi-core and 2985 single-core. PassMark multithread and single-thread scores are 35686 and 4190, respectively. Against its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700X is effectively tied: it sits 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13500 (avg score 34175) and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12800HX (34136), while trailing the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (34584) and AMD EPYC 4244P (34599) by 0.8% each.

In Inside, the CPU's role is minimal because the game is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer with modest simulation demands. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 383.3 FPS average. The Ryzen 7 7700X's high single-thread score (4281 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures that even at extreme frame rates, no CPU bottleneck emerges. The 8-core/16-thread configuration is overkill for this title, which does not scale meaningfully beyond a few threads. The data shows that even the weakest CPU settings produce frame rates far above display refresh rates, indicating the processor is never the limiting component in this pairing for this game.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 62nd out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the top 3.7% of all systems tested by the database. The rank reflects not just the GPU's raw power but also the CPU's ability to feed it, though in this game the CPU is rarely challenged.

The RTX 4080 SUPER holds an 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53610. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489, 0.2% slower), AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53414, 0.4% slower), AMD Radeon RX 7700S (52505, 2.1% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (52086, 2.9% slower). The GPU leads these alternatives by small margins in aggregate benchmarks, which translates to high but not class-leading frame rates in Inside.

Given the game's age and low graphical complexity, the 62nd rank out of 1671 combos is strong but not at the very top. Higher ranks likely belong to combinations with even more powerful GPUs (e.g., the RTX 4090 or newer 50-series cards) or CPUs with higher single-thread performance. The data indicates that while this combo is in the upper echelon, it is not the absolute fastest configuration tested. The gap to the top is likely small in absolute FPS terms, but the rank precisely reflects where this pairing falls among all measured systems.

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

The measured FPS across resolutions shows how the workload shifts from CPU-bound to GPU-bound as pixel count increases. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 277.8 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 202.3 FPS (a 27% reduction); at 4K Ultra, it falls to 126.6 FPS (a 54% reduction from 1080p Ultra). This steep scaling curve indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom even at 1080p.

Looking at Low settings, the pattern is similar: 1080p Low produces 383.3 FPS, 1440p Low drops to 342 FPS (an 11% reduction), and 4K Low falls to 266.6 FPS (a 30% reduction from 1080p Low). The smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests the CPU can sustain very high frame rates, but the GPU still constrains performance as resolution climbs. At 4K Low, the 266.6 FPS average is still high, but the 30% drop versus 1080p Low shows the GPU's rendering load is significant even at minimal settings.

The data reveals that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-limited at Low settings (383.3 FPS), but the Ryzen 7 7700X's single-thread prowess keeps the bottleneck minimal. As resolution increases to 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER's workload grows, and frame rates scale down proportionally to pixel count. For a 2D game like Inside, this scaling is almost purely GPU-bound at 4K, since the CPU's processing per frame is trivial. The measured rows show no min or max FPS values, so the average figures alone characterize the system as consistently fast, with no evidence of stutter or frame pacing issues.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Inside?*

A: At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 126.6 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS. For maximum smoothness, 1440p Ultra delivers 202.3 FPS, while 1080p Ultra reaches 277.8 FPS. The data shows 4K Ultra is fully playable, and 1440p or 1080p are only needed for very high refresh rate displays.

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

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489) and 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (52086). The margin over the RX 6900 XT is negligible, but it leads the RTX 5070 Ti by a more noticeable margin.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 383.3 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it still hits 277.8 FPS. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4281 is more than sufficient for Inside. The data shows no CPU bottleneck, as frame rates scale more with resolution than settings, indicating GPU limitation at higher pixel counts.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with High settings?

A: The measured 4K High average is 134.5 FPS. This is higher than 4K Ultra (126.6 FPS) but lower than 4K Medium (208.5 FPS). The High preset offers a good balance, though the difference between High and Ultra is only 8 FPS on average.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems in Inside?*

A: It ranks 62nd out of 1671 combos, placing it in the top 3.7% of all configurations tested. This reflects the high-end nature of both the CPU (89th percentile) and GPU (88th percentile) in the database.

Q: Does the CPU's multithreaded performance matter for this game?

A: Not significantly. The Ryzen 7 7700X scores 30325 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, but Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer with light threading requirements. The single-thread score of 4281 is far more relevant, and it is more than adequate for the frame rates observed.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture (chip AD103) using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. Its base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz, and memory runs at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The card's FP32 performance is 52.22 TFLOPS, with a 320 W TDP and a triple-slot cooler.

In Inside, the RTX 4080 SUPER's massive memory bandwidth and compute throughput are dramatically overprovisioned. The game's simple 2D visuals do not stress the GPU's 16 GB VRAM, 256-bit bus, or 52.22 TFLOPS of compute. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 126.6 FPS, which is still far above the 60 FPS target. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking (average score 53610) confirms it is a high-end part, but in this title, even a mid-range GPU would likely produce playable results.

The data shows that the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at 4K, where frame rates drop to 126.6 FPS (Ultra) from 277.8 FPS (1080p Ultra). This 54% reduction indicates the GPU's fill rate and shader throughput are the limiting factors at 4K, despite the game's simplicity. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 112 ROPs and 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are more than enough for 4K, but the workload still scales with resolution. The measured rows show no VRAM-related issues, as 16 GB is far beyond what Inside requires, even at 4K Ultra.

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

The measured FPS rows across four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) and three resolutions provide a clear picture for settings recommendations. At 1080p, all presets exceed 277 FPS, with Low at 383.3 FPS, Medium at 355.4 FPS, High at 289.4 FPS, and Ultra at 277.8 FPS. The differences are small in absolute terms, but Ultra is only 105.5 FPS lower than Low. For 1080p, Ultra is the obvious choice, as the 277.8 FPS average is more than enough for any display, and the visual quality improvement is worth the modest FPS cost.

At 1440p, the data shows Ultra at 202.3 FPS, High at 210.5 FPS, Medium at 318.4 FPS, and Low at 342 FPS. The gap between Ultra and High is just 8.2 FPS, while Medium is 116.1 FPS faster than Ultra. For most users, Ultra at 1440p is still excellent, but those with 240 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors might prefer Medium (318.4 FPS) or High (210.5 FPS) to maximize smoothness. The data suggests High is the sweet spot at 1440p: it offers 210.5 FPS, which is 8.2 FPS faster than Ultra, with presumably minor visual differences.

At 4K, the measured rows show Ultra at 126.6 FPS, High at 134.5 FPS, Medium at 208.5 FPS, and Low at 266.6 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is just 7.9 FPS, so Ultra is recommended for visual fidelity since it still averages 126.6 FPS. However, if a higher frame rate is desired for a 144 Hz or 165 Hz display, Medium (208.5 FPS) is the best choice, as it offers a 74 FPS improvement over High (134.5 FPS) with a moderate visual downgrade. Low at 4K (266.6 FPS) is unnecessary unless targeting very high refresh rates, as Medium provides 208.5 FPS with better visuals.

Overall, the best experience depends on the display's refresh rate. For 60 Hz or 120 Hz displays, use Ultra at any resolution. For 144 Hz at 4K, Medium (208.5 FPS) is the optimal preset. For 240 Hz at 1440p, Medium (318.4 FPS) or High (210.5 FPS) both work. At 1080p, Ultra (277.8 FPS) is always the best choice, as the FPS remains above 240. The data indicates that this combo is so powerful that settings can be maximized without sacrificing playability, and only extreme refresh rate targets require lowering presets.