Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a heavyweight combination, and the benchmark results for Inside reflect that. This 2016 puzzle platformer is not a typical stress test, but the data reveals exactly how this hardware behaves when the load is light enough to expose pure CPU and GPU limits. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, focusing on what the numbers mean for a builder looking at this specific pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking pattern in the data is how performance scales from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 342.7 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 308.2 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls to 196.6 FPS. This shows a clear shift: at 1080p, the CPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, and the frame rate is so high that the GPU is not the bottleneck. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is also telling—Low hits 342.7 FPS while Ultra manages 210.5 FPS, a difference of roughly 132 FPS. That spread indicates that even at 1080p, the RTX 3080 is being pushed harder as settings rise, but the CPU still has headroom.

At 4K, the dynamic changes completely. Low settings yield 196.6 FPS, Medium drops to 160.7 FPS, and High falls to 96.7 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding, landing at 94.1 FPS. The jump from 1080p Low to 4K Low is a 146 FPS loss, which is a massive reduction. This is a classic sign that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed, and the pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s starts to matter more. The data suggests that at 4K, the CPU is no longer the constraint; the GPU’s raw throughput dictates the final frame count. For a game like Inside, which is not graphically intense by modern standards, this combo still delivers playable 4K performance, but the scaling curve makes it clear that 1080p and 1440p are where this pairing truly shines.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, built on a 5 nm process. Its base clock is 4.20 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The key feature here is the 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial. For a game like Inside, which is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer with relatively simple logic, the CPU’s role is mostly about maintaining high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The benchmark results show that at 1080p, the CPU is doing exactly that. The single-thread performance is strong, as indicated by a Geekbench single-core score of 2725 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4115. These numbers are not directly tied to Inside FPS, but they correlate with the ability to push high frame rates in less demanding titles.

The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7980 and the max-thread score of 7967 show that the chip is consistent across multi-threaded workloads, but Inside likely does not use all 16 threads. The Passmark single-thread score of 3759 is more relevant here, as it reflects the per-core speed that matters for this genre. The CPU’s percentile rank of 87 against all CPUs means it outperforms most processors in general benchmarks, but in Inside, the limiting factor at 1080p is not the CPU’s core count—it is the GPU’s ability to render frames fast enough. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 342.7 FPS, which is likely near the engine’s practical limit. The CPU has enough headroom to push even higher, but the GPU starts to cap out. In contrast, at 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes further, as the GPU’s workload increases and the frame rate drops, leaving the CPU largely idle.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 416 out of 1671 combos for Inside. That puts it in the top 25% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a game that is not particularly demanding. The rank reflects the fact that the RTX 3080 is a high-end GPU from the GeForce 30-series, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a top-tier gaming CPU. The combo’s position is not at the very top, likely because some paired systems use newer GPUs like the RTX 40-series or higher-end models with more VRAM. However, for a game released in 2016, this rank is more than adequate. The data indicates that this combo is overkill for Inside at 1080p, but it still delivers excellent results at 4K, which is where the rank is most meaningful. Compared to other combos, this setup sits in a solid mid-to-upper tier, showing that the 7800X3D and RTX 3080 are well-matched for this title, though the GPU is the weaker link in the pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Looking at the exact numbers, the combo delivers a wide range of performance depending on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 342.7 on Low to 210.5 on Ultra. Medium sits at 315.9 FPS, and High is at 220.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is about 27 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High is nearly 96 FPS, which is a significant drop. This suggests that High settings introduce effects that are more taxing on the GPU, such as higher-resolution textures or additional post-processing. At 2560x1440, the pattern is similar but scaled down. Low hits 308.2 FPS, Medium lands at 255.5 FPS, High is at 157 FPS, and Ultra manages 152.3 FPS. The delta between Medium and High here is about 98 FPS, which is even larger than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to feel the load.

At 3840x2160, the numbers are drastically lower. Low produces 196.6 FPS, Medium drops to 160.7 FPS, and High falls to 96.7 FPS. Ultra is the lowest at 94.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is just over 102 FPS, which shows that the GPU’s performance is heavily influenced by settings at this resolution. The 10 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for Inside, but the GPU’s shader units and texture rate are being pushed to their limits. The data shows that for a smooth 60 FPS experience, even Ultra settings at 4K are achievable, but for high-refresh-rate monitors, 1440p is the sweet spot. At 1080p, the combo is clearly GPU-bound at higher settings, but it still delivers frame rates that exceed most displays’ refresh rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip, manufactured on an 8 nm process. It has 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. The boost clock is 1710 MHz, and the memory runs at 19 Gbps effective on a 320-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. These specs are impressive for a 2020 release, and they show in the benchmark results. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 25086 and its average benchmark score of 35787 place it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs. In Inside, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as the CPU can feed it frames faster than it can render them, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor.

The RTX 3080’s FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s are more than enough for Inside, but the data shows that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution. The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory is not a concern for this game, as the VRAM usage is likely well below that limit. The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, has a slightly higher average benchmark score of 36101, with a delta of -0.9%, but in Inside, the RTX 3080 holds its own. The GPU’s role is to provide the raw rendering power, and the measured FPS shows that it is capable of handling 4K at playable frame rates, though not at the extreme high refresh rates seen at 1080p. For a builder, this means the RTX 3080 is a solid choice for this game, but it is not the most future-proof option for newer, more demanding titles.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The combo delivers an average of 210.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does performance change from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 220.2, but at 4K High, it drops to 96.7, showing a significant GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data shows that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates drop dramatically compared to 1080p, with Low settings hitting 196.6 FPS and Ultra at 94.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rates with this combo?

A: At 1440p, the combo delivers 308.2 FPS on Low and 152.3 FPS on Ultra, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 240Hz.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest rival in general benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 35787, while the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE scores 36101, a difference of -0.9%, indicating they are very close in overall performance.

*Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems for Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 416 out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 25% of all systems for this game.