Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers extremely high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more dependent on the CPU than the GPU at lower resolutions. The data shows this combination ranks 264th out of 1,671 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 16% of all configurations. This pairing leverages a processor that sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs and a graphics card in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, creating a system that excels at pushing this title to its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic shift in system bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 402.5 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops performance to 330 FPS, a reduction of 18%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 205.7 FPS, which represents a 49% decrease from the 1440p result and a 49% drop from the 1080p figure. This pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rate is so high that the graphics card cannot be fully utilized.

The scaling becomes more pronounced when examining higher settings. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 216.8 FPS at 1080p to 155.1 FPS at 1440p, a 28% reduction. Moving to 4K Ultra yields 96.7 FPS, which is 55% lower than the 1080p Ultra result. This steeper decline at higher settings and resolutions suggests the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The RTX 3080 Ti, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 384-bit bus, is clearly capable, but the workload at 4K Ultra becomes more demanding on the graphics pipeline.

The data shows that the most substantial single-step drop occurs between 1440p and 4K at Low settings, where the frame rate falls by 124.3 FPS. This 60% reduction indicates that the transition to 4K places a significant burden on the GPU. The RTX 3080 Ti's pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s are impressive, yet the sheer number of pixels at 3840x2160 still creates a measurable impact. The game is clearly not GPU-bound at 1080p, but becomes increasingly so as resolution climbs.

FAQ

*Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D perform in Inside compared to other CPUs?*

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,780. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6353P, scores 37,811, which is only 0.1% higher. The Ryzen chip also trails the Intel Core i5-13600KF by just 0.7% in average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low setting achieves an average of 330 FPS, while Ultra drops to 155.1 FPS. This represents a 53% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, the data indicates the RTX 3080 Ti can handle 4K well in Inside. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 103.3 FPS, and at Ultra it remains playable at 96.7 FPS. Even at 4K Low, the card delivers 205.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to the RTX 3090 in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41,224, while the RTX 3090 scores 41,441. This puts the RTX 3080 Ti 0.5% behind its higher-tier sibling. The RTX 3080 Ti also sits 1.1% behind the RTX 5070, which scores 41,687.

Q: What kind of performance can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system produces an average of 228.9 FPS. This is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor and demonstrates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU's single-thread performance matter for this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 4,800 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1,212 in 3DMark single-thread tests. These strong single-thread results contribute to the high frame rates seen at 1080p, where the game relies heavily on CPU performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. This configuration provides a strong foundation for gaming, and the data confirms it is more than capable of driving Inside to very high frame rates. The processor's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is substantial, which likely aids in keeping frequently accessed game data close at hand.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates balanced performance across different thread counts. The 3DMark results show a score of 2,394 for 2 threads, 4,669 for 4 threads, 8,252 for 8 threads, and 10,081 for 16 threads. This scaling indicates that the processor can effectively utilize additional threads, though the single-thread score of 1,212 is equally important for a game like Inside, which may not be heavily multi-threaded. The Cinebench R23 scores reinforce this, with 4,800 in single-core and 34,004 in multi-core tests.

The CPU's impact on Inside is most evident when examining the frame rates at 1080p. At Low settings, the system achieves 402.5 FPS, and even at Ultra it manages 216.8 FPS. These numbers are far beyond what the GPU alone could produce at this resolution, confirming that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the primary driver of performance. The 8-core, 16-thread design, combined with the high boost clock, ensures that the game never becomes CPU-limited in a way that would artificially cap the frame rate. The 120 W TDP and 4 nm process node also indicate an efficient design that can sustain these clocks without excessive power draw.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 402.5 FPS, Medium achieves 367.9 FPS, High drops to 228.9 FPS, and Ultra maintains 216.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 185.7 FPS, showing that while the settings do have an impact, even the most demanding preset remains far above typical display refresh rates. The difference between High and Ultra is relatively small at 12.1 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. Low settings yield 330 FPS, Medium 265.2 FPS, High 162.5 FPS, and Ultra 155.1 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with an average reduction of about 22% across all settings. The most notable change is that the gap between Low and Ultra grows to 174.9 FPS, which is slightly larger than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to play a more significant role.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates remain highly playable but show a clear GPU influence. Low settings deliver 205.7 FPS, Medium 167.8 FPS, High 103.3 FPS, and Ultra 96.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 109 FPS, which is the smallest absolute gap across all resolutions. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the RTX 3080 Ti cannot fully saturate the CPU's capabilities. The High and Ultra settings at 4K are the only configurations that drop below 100 FPS, but they still exceed the requirements for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 264th out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 15.8% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a system that pairs a current-generation CPU with an end-of-life GPU. The rank reflects the overall balance of the system, where the CPU's high single-thread performance complements the GPU's substantial rasterization power.

The CPU itself ranks in the 90th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 37,780. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6353P at 37,811 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 37,831 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i9-13900HK at 38,020 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38,028 (0.7% higher). This places the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in a tight cluster at the top of the performance hierarchy, with no rival exceeding it by more than 0.7%.

The GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 41,224. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 3090 at 41,441 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 41,610 (0.9% higher), the RTX 5070 at 41,687 (1.1% higher), and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 at 41,897 (1.6% higher). This shows that the RTX 3080 Ti remains competitive with newer cards, though it is no longer at the absolute top of the charts.

The combination's rank of 264 suggests that while this system is not the absolute best for Inside, it offers a very high level of performance that will satisfy most users. The data shows that the CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, while the GPU, though aging, still delivers excellent results in this particular title. The high frame rates at all resolutions and settings confirm that this pairing is well-suited for the game, and the rank reflects a system that is far above average for this workload.