Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2D puzzle platformer. The data shows this combination is far beyond what the game requires, with average FPS never dropping below 126 at any tested resolution or setting. The measured results place this combo at rank 142 out of 3716 tested combinations, firmly in the top tier of systems, though the game’s low graphical demands mean even lower-end hardware could likely achieve smooth performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 405 FPS, which drops to 363 FPS at 1440p, and further to 264 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that even at the highest resolution the system maintains a substantial performance buffer. The scaling is steeper at higher settings: High settings show 292 FPS at 1080p, 210 FPS at 1440p, and 132 FPS at 4K, a 54.8% drop across the resolution range.

The resolution scaling behavior suggests the GPU becomes the limiting component as resolution increases, particularly at 4K. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are being utilized more heavily at higher resolutions, but the frame rates remain far above playable thresholds. The data implies that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient to feed the GPU, while at 4K the GPU’s rendering load becomes more dominant. Interestingly, the scaling from 1440p to 4K is steeper than from 1080p to 1440p, suggesting a non-linear increase in GPU workload at the highest resolution. The 4K Medium setting shows 211 FPS with a minimum of 180 FPS, indicating that even with some GPU-intensive effects enabled, the system maintains high performance with noticeable frame time consistency.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 405, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The minimum average FPS across all tested configurations is 126 at 4K Ultra, showing the system never drops below triple-digit frame rates.

*Q: How does the combo rank among other tested systems in Inside?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 142nd out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.8% of all configurations tested for this game.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 363 FPS while Ultra produces 200 FPS, a difference of 163 FPS or approximately 45% lower performance at Ultra. This shows the graphical settings have a significant impact on frame rate even at this resolution.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame rates at 4K Medium?

A: Yes, the 4K Medium configuration shows an average of 211 FPS with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 243 FPS, indicating a tight frame time distribution with only a 63 FPS spread between minimum and maximum.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 39768, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, and 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7700. It also trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 by 0.7%.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER falls in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 54247, a negligible 0.1% difference.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves rank 142 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the 96.2nd percentile of all combinations tested, meaning it outperforms 96.2% of other configs. The ranking reflects the high absolute performance of both components, yet it also highlights that Inside is not a demanding title; many lower-tier systems likely achieve similar frame rates due to the game’s modest requirements.

The CPU’s 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU’s 86th percentile among all GPUs suggest that the combo is balanced but not necessarily optimized for this specific game. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s score of 10081 in 3DMark 16-thread tests indicates strong multi-threaded capability, while the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 34245 passmark G3D score shows robust graphics performance. However, in a game like Inside, the bottleneck is rarely the hardware; the data shows the combo is overkill, with even the lowest tested settings at 4K producing 264 FPS. The rank of 142 suggests that while this is a very high-performing system, the game’s simplicity means the gap between this combo and lower-ranked ones is likely small in practical terms.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 405 FPS, Medium produces 374 FPS with a minimum of 318 and maximum of 430, High produces 292 FPS, and Ultra produces 278 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 127 FPS, showing that settings have a moderate impact at this resolution. The Medium setting’s frame time consistency, with a 112 FPS range between minimum and maximum, suggests good stability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show expected scaling. Low settings yield 363 FPS, Medium yields 335 FPS with a range of 285 to 385, High yields 210 FPS, and Ultra yields 200 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra expands to 163 FPS, indicating that higher resolutions amplify the impact of graphical settings. The Medium preset again shows solid consistency with a 100 FPS range.

At 3840x2160, the system still performs admirably. Low settings produce 264 FPS, Medium produces 211 FPS with a range of 180 to 243, High produces 132 FPS, and Ultra produces 126 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 138 FPS, which is a smaller absolute gap than at 1440p but represents a larger percentage reduction (52.3% drop from Low to Ultra). The 4K Medium setting’s minimum of 180 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache and Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename provide substantial processing power. In Inside, a puzzle platformer with limited physics and AI complexity, the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 405 FPS, which is likely near the engine’s ceiling rather than a CPU limitation.

The CPU’s benchmark results indicate strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 1212 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2080 suggest excellent per-core performance, which benefits games that rely on a single primary thread. The multi-thread scores, such as 23230 in Cinebench R23 and 18696 in Geekbench, show the 16 threads are capable of handling more complex workloads, though Inside likely doesn’t utilize them fully. The PassMark physics score of 4083 indicates solid physics processing, but this game’s simple collision detection and platforming mechanics don’t stress this aspect. The CPU’s 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its high-end status, yet the game’s minimal requirements mean the CPU’s role is mostly to ensure frame pacing stays consistent, which the data suggests it does well given the high minimum FPS values.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the display resolution. At 1080p, Ultra settings produce 278 FPS, which is still far above the 60 FPS target, so users can max out settings without concern. The 14 FPS difference between High (292) and Ultra (278) is negligible, making Ultra the clear choice for maximum visual quality.

At 1440p, Ultra produces 200 FPS, while High produces 210 FPS. The 10 FPS difference is minor, and both are well above playable thresholds. Given that the minimum FPS for Medium at 1440p is 285, even the most demanding settings maintain high performance. The data suggests Ultra at 1440p is viable, though High might be preferred for slightly higher frame rates.

At 4K, the choice becomes more nuanced. Ultra produces 126 FPS, which is still smooth but represents a 44.7% reduction from High’s 132 FPS. Medium produces 211 FPS with a minimum of 180 FPS, offering a substantial performance boost while likely looking nearly identical to High or Ultra in a 2D game. The data indicates that 4K Medium is the sweet spot, balancing high frame rates with good visual fidelity. Low at 4K produces 264 FPS but sacrifices visual quality, which seems unnecessary given that even Ultra exceeds 120 FPS. For the best experience, 4K Medium or High provides excellent performance, with the 180 FPS minimum ensuring no noticeable stutters.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end graphics card with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, a 256-bit memory bus, and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2550 MHz and 10240 shading units provide immense rendering power. In Inside, a game with simple 2D graphics, the GPU is likely overkill, but the data shows it still influences frame rates at higher resolutions and settings.

The GPU’s 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 54209 indicate top-tier performance. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080, scores 54247, a 0.1% difference, showing the SUPER variant offers marginal improvement. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6600 and PassMark G3D score of 34245 confirm its capability. In Inside, the GPU’s role becomes more apparent at 4K, where the frame rate drops from 264 FPS at Low to 126 FPS at Ultra, a 52.3% reduction. This scaling suggests the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are being exercised more at higher resolutions, though the absolute performance remains high.

The 16 GB VRAM is far more than Inside requires, as the game’s textures and effects are modest. The GPU’s 320 texture mapping units and 112 ROPs handle the game’s rendering efficiently, and the 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute ensures no compute-related bottlenecks. The data implies that the GPU is not the limiting factor even at 4K Ultra, as the 126 FPS is still well above display refresh rates. The GPU’s performance in this game is more about headroom than necessity, allowing for maximum settings at any resolution without compromise.