Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, securing a combo rank of 334 out of 3,716 tested combinations. This places the pairing in the top 9% of all systems benchmarked for this title, reflecting a configuration that is heavily weighted toward high-refresh-rate gameplay. The benchmark data shows a system capable of maintaining triple-digit frame rates even at maximum settings and 4K resolution, indicating that neither component presents a significant bottleneck at standard display configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 334 out of 3,716 tested combinations signals a top-tier result for Inside. This placement is not merely about raw power; it reflects the balance between the CPU’s cache-heavy architecture and the GPU’s raw throughput. The data shows that this pairing sits in the upper echelon of systems tested, outperforming the vast majority of alternatives. Given the game’s 2016 release date and its relatively modest visual demands, the high rank is expected, but the margin of performance is what stands out. The combination achieves average frame rates that are roughly double the refresh rate of standard 144Hz monitors at 1440p, and it still maintains playable, albeit slightly lower, performance at 4K Ultra. The rank confirms that users with high-end displays will find no practical limits in this title, as the hardware is consistently delivering results far above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant contributor to this combo’s performance in Inside. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game’s textures and assets at any resolution. The core clocks, a base of 2205 MHz and a boost of 2505 MHz, allow the card to push high frame rates, particularly in a game that is not heavily reliant on complex shader work. The data shows that the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU, but the RTX 4080 still scales performance linearly with settings. At 4K, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the primary drivers of the final frame rate. The benchmark results, with a passmark G3D score of 34,457, place the RTX 4080 in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, underscoring its high-end status. The GPU’s architecture, Ada Lovelace, includes 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, though Inside does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS, meaning the performance measured is purely from the rasterization and compute capabilities of the silicon.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. Starting at 1080p High, the combo delivers 265 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 211 FPS, a reduction of 20.4% from 1080p. At 4K High, the average falls to 133 FPS, a 49.8% decrease from the 1080p result. This scaling indicates that the system is still heavily GPU-bound at 4K, as the CPU is capable of far higher frame rates. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K, which is typical for a high-end GPU. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor at any resolution, as the game’s memory footprint is well within capacity. The data suggests that the limiting component at 1080p is the CPU’s single-thread performance, as the frame rates exceed 300 FPS on Low settings, but at 4K, the GPU’s compute units are saturated. The Low settings preset at 4K achieves 264 FPS, which is remarkably close to the 1080p Low result of 344 FPS, indicating that even at 4K, the game is not fully stressing the GPU when visual effects are minimized. The transition from Medium to High at 4K shows a significant drop from 212 FPS to 133 FPS, highlighting the cost of certain visual features. Overall, the scaling demonstrates a system that is balanced for high-refresh gaming at 1440p, with 4K still delivering excellent performance for most users.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this hardware. At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 285 FPS with a minimum of 242 FPS, ensuring consistent frame pacing. Moving to High at 1440p reduces the average to 211 FPS, which is still far above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 201 FPS, a marginal difference from High. Given the minimal performance gap between High and Ultra at 1440p, the Ultra preset is the best choice for users prioritizing image quality, as the frame rate remains above 200 FPS. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 126 FPS, which is still playable on a high-refresh display, but the High preset at 133 FPS offers a slightly better margin. The data shows that the Medium preset at 4K, with 212 FPS and a minimum of 181 FPS, is the sweet spot for users who want high frame rates without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. For competitive or high-refresh play, the Low preset at 4K, achieving 264 FPS, is an option, but the visual compromise is significant. The measured rows indicate that the Ultra preset is the best overall experience at 1440p, balancing visual quality and performance, while at 4K, High is the most sensible default, as the difference from Ultra is only 7 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 344 FPS on Low, 318 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 270 FPS and maximum of 366 FPS), 265 FPS on High, and 261 FPS on Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra is 83 FPS, showing that the CPU is capable of pushing beyond 300 FPS even at the highest settings. At 2560x1440, the results are 309 FPS on Low, 285 FPS on Medium (minimum 242, maximum 328), 211 FPS on High, and 201 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at High and Ultra settings, with a reduction of 54 FPS and 60 FPS, respectively. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 264 FPS, Medium delivers 212 FPS (minimum 181, maximum 244), High delivers 133 FPS, and Ultra delivers 126 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is significant, with High settings losing 78 FPS and Ultra losing 75 FPS. The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows that the system maintains a tight frame window. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 270 FPS is 84.9% of the average, indicating stable performance. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 242 FPS is 84.9% of the average, and at 4K Medium, the minimum of 181 FPS is 85.4% of the average. This consistency suggests that frame time spikes are minimal, even when the GPU is more heavily loaded.

FAQ

*Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + RTX 4080 combo overkill for Inside?*

A: The data shows the combo delivers 261 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 126 FPS at 4K Ultra. For a 2016 puzzle platformer, these results are far beyond what is needed for smooth gameplay. The combo is overkill for 1080p, but it enables high-refresh-rate play at 4K, which is a valid use case for high-end displays.

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

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher, but the RTX 4080 leads the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6%.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming on this system?

A: The High preset at 4K delivers 133 FPS, while Ultra delivers 126 FPS. The difference is 7 FPS, making High the better choice for a slightly higher frame rate. Medium offers 212 FPS, but the visual reduction is noticeable. High is the recommended balance.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at any resolution?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 344 FPS, and at 4K Low, it achieves 264 FPS. The large gap suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, but at 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance (a 3DMark single-thread score of 959) is likely the ceiling, as frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

*Q: How much VRAM is used by Inside?*

A: The fact pack does not provide specific VRAM usage data. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is far more than the game requires, as the game’s release date and visual style suggest a modest memory footprint.

Q: What is the frame rate consistency at Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at Medium settings is 270 FPS at 1080p, 242 FPS at 1440p, and 181 FPS at 4K. The minimums are consistently around 85% of the average FPS, indicating stable frame pacing without major drops.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D plays a crucial role in ensuring the GPU is fully utilized, particularly at lower resolutions. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant advantage for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data throughput. The benchmark results show a 3DMark single-thread score of 959, which is modest compared to modern CPUs, but the multithreaded scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16,817. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 83 places it above the majority of processors. In Inside, the CPU’s role is less demanding than in other titles, but the data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 344 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s practical limit for this game. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with deltas of 0%, indicating that the 7800X3D is not a unique outlier in synthetic tests. However, the 3D V-Cache technology, which is not present in rivals, provides a tangible benefit in gaming workloads that are cache-sensitive. The CPU’s TDP of 120 W is moderate, and its support for DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that the system is not memory-constrained. In summary, the CPU provides ample headroom for the GPU at all settings, and its performance is sufficient to keep frame rates high, even at 1080p where CPU load is typically the bottleneck.