Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers an exceptional experience in Inside, with the data showing that even at 4K Ultra settings, the game runs at an average of 131 FPS. This combination places in the 74th percentile of all tested configurations out of 3716 combos, indicating top-tier performance. The benchmark results demonstrate that this hardware is not a bottleneck for this puzzle platformer, which prioritizes smooth, consistent frame delivery over raw graphical intensity.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance is achieved at High settings across all resolutions. At 4K, High settings deliver an average of 138 FPS, which is only 7 FPS lower than the Ultra preset's 131 FPS, but the data suggests the visual upgrade from High to Ultra yields diminishing returns for the performance cost. At 1440p, High settings produce an average of 219 FPS, offering a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining higher visual quality than Medium or Low. At 1080p, High settings reach 305 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most displays.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset provides the highest FPS at every resolution, with 426 FPS at 1080p and 275 FPS at 4K. However, the Medium preset offers a compelling middle ground, showing a 220 FPS average at 4K and 350 FPS at 1440p, which represents a significant improvement over High settings without a major visual compromise. The Ultra preset is only recommended for players with high-refresh-rate 4K displays who demand maximum graphical quality, as the 131 FPS average at 4K remains highly playable, but the performance headroom is notably reduced compared to High settings.

The data indicates that the High preset is the best overall choice for this game and hardware combo, as it provides a smooth experience at all tested resolutions while preserving the game's atmospheric lighting and shadow details that are crucial for the puzzle platformer's moody aesthetic. Players with 144Hz or 240Hz monitors should consider the Medium preset at 1440p or 1080p, as the 350 FPS and 393 FPS averages respectively will fully utilize high-refresh-rate displays.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications directly influence the measured results. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This ample memory capacity ensures that Inside's relatively modest texture requirements are easily satisfied, even at 4K resolution, allowing the GPU to focus its resources on rendering rather than memory swapping.

The RTX 5080's clock speeds are significant contributors to its performance. With a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, the GPU maintains high operating frequencies under load, which is reflected in the strong benchmark scores. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 and the Passmark G3D score of 36565 place this GPU in the 87th percentile of all graphics cards, confirming its high-end positioning. The GPU's 10752 shading units and 336 texture mapping units provide substantial parallel processing power, which translates directly to the high frame rates observed in the measured data.

The RTX 5080's architecture, Blackwell 2.0, is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC and contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. This modern architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, ensuring full compatibility with the game's rendering requirements. The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, including a Geekbench OpenCL score of 235901 and a Vulkan score of 255450, further validates its capability to handle the game's graphical demands.

The comparison with rival GPUs in the nearestRivals data shows the RTX 5080 maintains a 0.6% lead over the AMD Radeon 8060S and a 0.7% lead over the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB in average benchmark scores. However, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% ahead of the RTX 5080, indicating that while the RTX 5080 is a top-tier performer, it is not the absolute fastest GPU in every scenario. For Inside specifically, the GPU's performance is more than sufficient, as evidenced by the high average FPS across all settings and resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X provides ample processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5080 in Inside. This CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture codenamed Granite Ridge, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz ensure responsive single-threaded performance, which is crucial for a game like Inside that relies on physics calculations and game logic.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate its capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20485 and single-core score of 2211 indicate strong performance across both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The Geekbench multicore score of 17906 and single-core score of 3023 further confirm the CPU's ability to handle demanding tasks. In the Passmark suite, the CPU achieves a multithread score of 37161 and a single-thread score of 4654, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

For Inside, a puzzle platformer that typically does not require extensive multi-core utilization, the CPU's single-threaded performance is the more relevant metric. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1280 and the Cinebench R15 single-core score of 346 indicate that the CPU can deliver the instructions per clock needed to maintain high frame rates without becoming the limiting factor. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core provide fast data access for frequently used game assets.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 support ensures that data can flow efficiently between the CPU and system memory, reducing potential stalls. The processor's 65W TDP and unlocked multiplier allow for efficient operation and potential overclocking headroom, though the measured results suggest stock performance is already sufficient. In comparison to rivals, the Ryzen 7 9700X posts an average benchmark score of 37943, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14901E and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core 5 211E.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 in Inside is exceptional, as indicated by the comboRankInGame field. This configuration ranks 74th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 2% of all possible hardware pairings. This high ranking underscores the synergy between the two components, where the CPU's strong single-threaded performance complements the GPU's substantial rendering power.

The rank of 74 out of 3716 means that only 73 other hardware combinations delivered higher average FPS in Inside. Given that the game is not particularly demanding on modern hardware, this ranking is more indicative of the raw power of the RTX 5080 than the specific CPU choice. The RTX 5080's position in the 87th percentile of all GPUs and the Ryzen 7 9700X's position in the 86th percentile of all CPUs combine to create a setup that is well above average for this game.

The data shows that this combo is able to maintain high frame rates even at the most demanding settings, with the 4K Ultra preset producing an average of 131 FPS. This performance level is achieved because neither the CPU nor the GPU becomes a bottleneck in Inside's workload. The CPU's fast single-core performance handles the game's logic and physics, while the GPU's massive parallel processing capabilities render the game's visuals without strain.

When considering the nearest rivals for each component, the combo's performance becomes even more impressive. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14901E, has a nearly identical average benchmark score with only a 0.1% delta, suggesting that swapping the CPU would have minimal impact on Inside's performance. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, is only 0.6% slower on average, meaning this combo's ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's raw output.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 426 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At 4K resolution, the highest average FPS is 275 FPS on Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 perform compared to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083, which is 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB. However, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080.

*Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700X a bottleneck for the RTX 5080 in Inside?*

A: No, the data indicates the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU. The combination ranks 74th out of 3716 combos, and the CPU's strong single-threaded performance, demonstrated by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1280, is sufficient to keep pace with the GPU's output.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS observed at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 resolution with Medium settings, the minimum FPS observed is 298 and the maximum FPS is 403, with an average of 350 FPS.

Q: How does the combo's performance at Ultra settings compare to High settings at 4K?

A: At 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS is 131, which is 7 FPS lower than the 138 FPS average at 4K High settings. This indicates that the Ultra preset provides a modest visual improvement at a measurable performance cost.

Q: What percentile does this combo rank in among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 74th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 2% of all hardware pairings tested for Inside.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 426 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this configuration. Medium settings produce an average of 393 FPS, with a minimum of 334 FPS and a maximum of 452 FPS. High settings yield an average of 305 FPS, while Ultra settings produce an average of 290 FPS. These results show that at 1080p, the RTX 5080 is not fully utilized, as the frame rates are extremely high across all presets.

At 2560x1440 resolution, the performance remains impressive. Low settings deliver an average of 381 FPS, which is 45 FPS lower than at 1080p. Medium settings produce an average of 350 FPS, with a minimum of 298 FPS and a maximum of 403 FPS. High settings achieve an average of 219 FPS, while Ultra settings produce an average of 209 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 10-15%, but the performance remains well above playable thresholds.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the performance scales as expected. Low settings deliver an average of 275 FPS, representing a 35% reduction from the 1080p Low setting. Medium settings produce an average of 220 FPS, with a minimum of 187 FPS and a maximum of 253 FPS. High settings achieve an average of 138 FPS, while Ultra settings produce an average of 131 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that the combo can handle the highest resolution without significant compromise, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining an average above 130 FPS.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the RTX 5080's performance scales with resolution, but the frame rates remain exceptionally high across all tested settings. The most significant performance drop occurs between 1440p High (219 FPS) and 4K High (138 FPS), a 37% reduction. However, the game remains smooth at 4K regardless of settings, confirming that this combo is well-suited for Inside at any resolution.