Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands. The measured results show that this pairing is powerful enough to dominate the game at virtually any resolution and settings level, though the optimal choice depends on whether you prioritize maximum smoothness or visual fidelity. The data indicates a clear hierarchy across the four tested presets, with the Low and Medium presets often hitting refresh-rate limits that make higher settings more attractive. This analysis breaks down the measured performance to guide settings selection and illustrates the scaling behavior of this hardware combination.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data offers a clear picture of how the Ryzen 9 5950X and RTX 4080 handle Inside across its four graphical presets. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yet the combo still produces average frame rates of 241 FPS at 1080p, 201 FPS at 1440p, and 126 FPS at 4K. These numbers are all above the typical 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, and the 4K result is high enough for a 120 Hz display. However, the Low and Medium presets demonstrate that the engine is not heavily taxing the hardware.

Looking at the Medium preset data, which includes min and max frame rates, the results show excellent consistency. At 1080p, the Medium preset averages 294 FPS with a minimum of 250 and a maximum of 338 FPS. The 1440p Medium result is also strong, averaging 263 FPS with a range of 224 to 303 FPS. At 4K with Medium settings, the average is 212 FPS, with a minimum of 181 and a maximum of 244 FPS. The small delta between min and max in these cases indicates stable performance without major dips.

The High preset offers a middle ground. At 1080p, High averages 245 FPS, and at 1440p it averages 211 FPS. The 4K High result is 133 FPS. These numbers are still excellent and provide a better visual experience than Low or Medium, but they are slightly below the Medium preset's frame rates. The Ultra preset is the most intensive, with 4K performance falling to 126 FPS, which is still smooth but noticeably slower than the other presets.

Given these results, the best experience for a user with a 144 Hz or 165 Hz display would be the High preset at 1440p, which hits 211 FPS, or the Ultra preset at 1080p, which averages 241 FPS. For a 4K display, the Ultra preset is the most suitable choice, as it delivers a playable 126 FPS while providing the highest visual quality. The Medium preset is a strong option for those who want to maximize frame rates, but its benefits are minimal since the High and Ultra presets already exceed most monitor refresh rates. The data suggests that for this game, the Ultra preset at 1440p (201 FPS) provides an excellent balance, but if the visual upgrade is not significant, the Medium preset at 1440p (263 FPS) offers higher frame rates for minimal downside.

The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates (318 FPS at 1080p, 285 FPS at 1440p, 244 FPS at 4K), is not the best choice for a premium experience. The performance gains over Medium are marginal, but the visual downgrade is notable. Since even the Ultra preset remains above 120 FPS at 1440p, there is little reason to use Low. The best experience, according to the data, is the High preset at 1440p (211 FPS) or the Ultra preset at 1440p (201 FPS) for those with high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset is a strong competitor, but the High and Ultra presets offer better visual quality with only a moderate frame rate cost.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU with a 16 GB GDDR6X memory pool and a 256-bit memory bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2205 MHz, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz. In this game, the GPU's massive memory and bandwidth are not a bottleneck, as Inside is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer with modest texture and geometry demands. The benchmark results show that the RTX 4080 is able to push frame rates well beyond what is needed for a smooth experience.

The RTX 4080's data shows it is a formidable card, but in Inside, its performance is more than sufficient. The 16 GB of VRAM is not stressed by this game, even at 4K Ultra, and the bandwidth is adequate for all tested resolutions. The GPU's compute power, which is evident in its benchmark scores, is not the limiting factor here. Instead, the game's low requirements mean that the CPU and the game engine's frame rate limits might become more relevant at lower resolutions.

The role of the GPU in this combination is to provide enough performance to maintain high frame rates at high settings. The measured FPS shows that the RTX 4080 is capable of delivering over 200 FPS at 1440p High and 241 FPS at 1080p Ultra. At 4K Ultra, it still achieves 126 FPS. This indicates that the GPU has ample headroom for this game, and the performance is primarily driven by the game's rendering workload, which is light. The RTX 4080 is a powerful card, but its capabilities are not fully utilized in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is measured in Inside and holds a rank of 489 out of 3716 tested combos. This is a strong result, placing it in the top 15% of all combinations. The combo's performance is consistent with the high-end positioning of both components, but the game's low system requirements mean that many other combinations could also achieve high frame rates.

The overall ranking indicates that this specific pairing is not the absolute top performer, which is expected because the game is not heavily threaded and can be bottlenecked by other factors. The Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor, but Inside likely uses fewer cores, so its multi-threaded performance is not fully exploited. The Intel Core i9-13900F, which is a rival with a similar average score, might be more effective in games that prefer higher single-thread performance, but the data shows that the 5950X is still competitive.

The combo rank of 489 out of 3716 combos means that there are only 488 faster combos, which include more recent or specialized CPUs. However, the RTX 4080 is a top-tier GPU, and its performance is strong enough to place this pairing in the top 15%. The ranking reflects the overall system capability, and the data indicates that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at high settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 318 FPS, the Medium average 294 FPS, the High average 245 FPS, and the Ultra averages 241 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 250 FPS and a maximum of 338 FPS, indicating a stable experience. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset is not significantly more demanding.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 285 FPS, Medium 263 FPS, High 211 FPS, and Ultra 201 FPS. The Medium preset again includes min (224 FPS) and max (303 FPS) data. The gap between High and Ultra is 10 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 52 FPS, making High a more moderate step. The 1440p results show that the RTX 4080 can handle the extra pixels without a large penalty.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 244 FPS, Medium 212 FPS, High 133 FPS, and Ultra 126 FPS. The Medium preset has a min of 181 FPS and max of 244 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 79 FPS, which is a significant jump, indicating that the High preset at 4K is more taxing. The Ultra preset is only 7 FPS slower than High, showing that the GPU is reaching its limit. The 4K results show a more pronounced gap between Low/Medium and High/Ultra, which hints at the GPU becoming a bottleneck at the higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K shows how the RTX 4080 handles the increasing pixel count. At the Low preset, the average FPS goes from 318 (1080p) to 285 (1440p) to 244 (4K). This is a 23% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is relatively modest. The Medium preset scales from 294 to 263 to 212, a 28% reduction. The High preset drops from 245 to 211 to 133, a 46% reduction. The Ultra preset goes from 241 to 201 to 126, a 48% reduction.

The scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, especially with the High and Ultra presets. The larger pixel counts at 4K increase the GPU load, and the RTX 4080's performance scales accordingly. However, the Low and Medium presets show a smaller drop, suggesting that the CPU and the game's engine might be bottleneck at 1080p, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, as seen in the larger FPS reduction.

The resolution scaling shows that the combo is robust across the board, but the RTX 4080's performance is more consistent in the lower presets. The 4K High and Ultra results are still above 120 FPS, which is a strong result. The drop from 1080p High to 4K High is 112 FPS, showing the GPU's work, while the drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is only 74 FPS, indicating that the frame rate is less affected by resolution when the settings are low.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS is 126 frames per second.

Q: Does the combo achieve a high frame rate at 1440p High?

A: Yes, the average FPS is 211 frames per second.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The minimum FPS is 224 frames per second.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest performance drop from 1080p?

A: The Low preset shows the smallest drop, with 4K only 74 FPS lower than 1080p.

Q: Is the RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, 16 GB is more than enough for Inside, as the game's requirements are low.

Q: What is the rank of this combo in the database?

A: The combo ranks 489 out of 3716 tested combinations.