Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a top-tier combination for playing Inside, delivering frame rates that far exceed the requirements of this puzzle platformer. The data shows this combo achieves an average of 344 FPS at 1080p Low settings, making it an exceptionally powerful setup for this title, even if the game's simple visuals don't demand such hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank for this game compared to other tested systems?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 310 out of 3,716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 8.3% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33,079. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, scores 33,201, which is 0.4% higher. The data shows it is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, all with a deltaPct of 0.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score is 56,083, which is 2.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE's score of 57,367. It also beats the AMD Radeon 8060S and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 0.6% and 0.7%, respectively, while leading the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 2.3%.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded for this combo in the measured data?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 344 at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The highest single maximum FPS value logged is 366, which occurs at the same 1080p resolution with Medium settings.

Q: Does the game's performance scale well with resolution?

A: Yes, but the scaling is not linear. The average FPS at 1080p High is 265, which drops to 219 at 1440p High and further to 138 at 4K High. This indicates that while the GPU is powerful, higher resolutions still demand significantly more processing power.

Q: What is the minimum FPS reported in the data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 187, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. This indicates that even at the most demanding resolution tested, the frame rate does not drop below a very playable 187 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data for Inside places this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 at rank 310 out of 3,716 tested combos. This is a strong position, putting it in the top percentile of all systems tested for this game. The high rank is expected given the caliber of the components.

The CPU and GPU are both high performers in their respective fields. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores in the 83rd percentile when compared to all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 33,079 places it in a dead heat with several other top-tier processors. The RTX 5080 is even more dominant, sitting in the 87th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 56,083. When paired together, they create a system that is far more powerful than what a game like Inside requires, which is reflected in the high frame rates.

The ranking suggests that for this specific title, the system is not bottlenecked by either component in any meaningful way. The performance is consistently high across all tested settings and resolutions, indicating a well-balanced pairing that is capable of handling the game's demands with immense headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. With High settings, the average FPS is 265. Moving to 1440p drops the average to 219 FPS, which is a 17.4% reduction. At 4K, the average further drops to 138 FPS, which is a 37% reduction from the 1440p figure and a 47.9% reduction from the 1080p High result.

This scaling pattern is typical for a system where the GPU is the primary limiting factor. As the resolution increases, the rendering workload on the GPU increases, which in turn lowers the frame rate. The CPU, with its high-performance 3D V-Cache and 8 cores, is likely not the bottleneck at any of these resolutions. The significant drop from 1080p to 4K, while still leaving the game playable at 138 FPS on High settings, confirms that the RTX 5080's workload is scaling with resolution as expected.

The data shows that even at the most demanding 4K resolution, the system maintains an average FPS above 130 on High and Ultra settings. This indicates that the combination of the Zen 4 processor and the Blackwell architecture GPU provides a substantial performance buffer, ensuring a smooth experience regardless of the resolution chosen.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

1920x1080:

• Low: The average FPS is 344.
• Medium: The average FPS is 318, with a minimum of 270 and a maximum of 366.
• High: The average FPS is 265.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 261.

2560x1440:

• Low: The average FPS is 309.
• Medium: The average FPS is 285, with a minimum of 242 and a maximum of 328.
• High: The average FPS is 219.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 209.

3840x2160:

• Low: The average FPS is 264.
• Medium: The average FPS is 220, with a minimum of 187 and a maximum of 253.
• High: The average FPS is 138.
• Ultra: The average FPS is 131.

The data shows that the differences between Low and Medium settings are relatively small, especially at 1080p and 1440p. The gap between High and Ultra is also minimal, with only a few FPS separating them at each resolution. The most significant performance cost comes from moving from Medium to High settings, particularly at 4K, where the average FPS drops from 220 to 138.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 plays a central role in the performance of this combo. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory is more than sufficient for Inside, a game from 2016, ensuring that memory capacity is never a limiting factor at any resolution or settings level. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s, which is massive, allows for rapid data transfer, which is a key component in achieving the high frame rates seen in the data.

The GPU's clock speeds are also a factor. With a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, the RTX 5080 is able to process the game's graphics workload efficiently. The 10752 shading units and 336 TMUs are crucial for rendering the game's detailed environments and lighting effects. Given that the game is not a modern AAA title with heavy ray tracing demands, the 84 RT cores are underutilized, but they still contribute to the overall processing power of the chip.

The GPU's performance in this game is best understood by looking at its average benchmark score of 56,083, which puts it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. This high performance is directly reflected in the game's FPS, where it is able to push frame rates well above 200 at 1440p and above 130 even at 4K on the highest settings. The RTX 5080 is clearly the driving force behind the high frame rates, as the performance scaling with resolution follows the expected pattern for a GPU-bound workload.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for a player with a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor would be to use High settings at 2560x1440 resolution. This configuration achieves an average FPS of 219, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors, ensuring a completely smooth and responsive experience. The jump from High to Ultra at this resolution only provides a 10 FPS increase in average FPS, making the Ultra preset a less efficient choice.

For users with a 4K display, the High preset at 3840x2160 is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 138 FPS, which is a playable and smooth experience, though it may not fully saturate a 144Hz display. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended as it only offers a marginal improvement in visual quality over High while dropping the average FPS to 131. The Medium preset at 4K is also a valid option for those who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, as it provides a substantial performance boost to 220 FPS, though it comes with a notable reduction in graphical quality.

At 1080p, the High preset at 265 FPS is the most sensible option. It provides excellent visual quality with frame rates that are far beyond what any monitor can display, making it a better choice than the Low or Medium presets, which offer diminishing returns in performance. The data indicates that the Low preset at 1080p, with an average of 344 FPS, is only useful for competitive play where every single frame counts, but the visual sacrifice is likely not worth it for a single-player puzzle platformer. The most balanced experience across all resolutions is to stick with the High preset, as it offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium with a frame rate cost that is acceptable on this hardware.