Inside

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows this combination ranks 283rd out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 17% of all configurations. Across every resolution and preset tested, the average frame rate never drops below 100 FPS, with the most demanding 4K Ultra setting still producing a triple-digit average.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from AMD’s 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5nm process. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide substantial single-thread headroom, which matters for a title like Inside that relies on consistent physics and logic updates. The processor scores 1093 in 3dmark_single_thread and 6168 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, indicating strong per-core performance that prevents CPU bottlenecks even when frame rates exceed 300 FPS at lower resolutions.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are equally robust, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 43695 and a passmark_multithread score of 51406. This places the 7900X in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50556. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, scores 50598, a negligible 0.1% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT trails by 0.4% with 50738. The 7900X’s 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of DDR5 memory bandwidth ensure that the game’s asset streaming and level transitions remain smooth, though Inside is not a demanding workload for this processor.

At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 389.6 FPS, which is likely limited by the engine’s frame pacing rather than the CPU. The 7900X’s 3dmark_max_threads score of 12536 and passmark_find_prime_numbers score of 388 suggest it can handle the game’s modest threading requirements without breaking a sweat. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU becomes the primary constraint, the CPU’s single-thread score of 4238 in passmark_single_thread ensures that draw call submission and game logic are never the limiting factor. The processor’s 170W TDP and 5nm process node indicate efficient operation, though the data does not provide thermal or power consumption figures for Inside specifically.

GPU Role

The RTX 3080 Ti is built on NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture with an 8nm process from Samsung, featuring 10240 shading units and 112 ROPs. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at 19 Gbps effective across a 384-bit bus, delivering 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Inside’s dark, atmospheric visuals, which use moderate texture detail and lighting effects. The GPU’s boost clock of 1665 MHz and base clock of 1365 MHz provide the raw throughput needed to maintain high frame rates across all tested settings.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a passmark_g3d result of 26896 and a 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 5077, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 41224 puts it just 0.5% behind the RTX 3090’s 41441, and 1.1% behind the RTX 5070’s 41687. The 3080 Ti’s 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 186.5 GPixel/s pixel rate explain why it can push 4K High at 105.8 FPS and 1080p Ultra at 217.4 FPS without compromise.

The GPU’s VRAM capacity of 12 GB is never stressed by Inside, which is a 2016 title with relatively modest texture requirements. The memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s ensures that even at 4K Ultra, the game’s particle effects and screen-space reflections are rendered without stutter. The RTX 3080 Ti’s directx_12 passmark score of 110 and vulkan score of 171798 in geekbench indicate solid API support, though Inside uses DirectX 11-era rendering techniques. The GPU’s dual-slot design and 350W TDP are notable, but the measured frame rates show no thermal throttling in the data provided.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain over 200 FPS?

A: At 1080p, the combo exceeds 200 FPS on every preset, with Low hitting 389.6 FPS, Medium at 356.8 FPS, High at 230.6 FPS, and Ultra at 217.4 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (329.1 FPS) and Medium (260.4 FPS) stay above 200 FPS, while High drops to 163.1 FPS.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K compared to lower resolutions?

A: The 4K results show a significant drop-off: Low runs at 210.2 FPS, Medium at 162.4 FPS, High at 105.8 FPS, and Ultra at exactly 100 FPS. This represents a 46% reduction from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X a bottleneck for the RTX 3080 Ti in this game?

A: No. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4238 in passmark_single_thread and 3dmark_single_thread score of 1093 far exceed what Inside requires. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K follows the GPU’s workload, not the CPU’s capability, confirming no significant CPU bottleneck.

Q: Which setting offers the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: High at 1440p (163.1 FPS) or 4K High (105.8 FPS) provides the best balance. High settings deliver smoother frame rates than Ultra (which drops to 156.4 FPS at 1440p and 100 FPS at 4K) while maintaining the game’s atmospheric lighting and shadow quality.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 283rd out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 17% of all systems tested with this game. This indicates it outperforms roughly 83% of other CPU-GPU pairings in the database for Inside.

Q: Can this system achieve 4K 120 FPS in this game?

A: At 4K High, the average is 105.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it is 100 FPS. Neither reaches 120 FPS. To hit 120 FPS at 4K, users would need to use Medium settings, which produce 162.4 FPS, or accept a lower preset.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that Ultra settings provide diminishing returns relative to High. At 1080p, Ultra averages 217.4 FPS versus 230.6 FPS on High, a difference of only 13.2 FPS (6%). At 1440p, the gap widens slightly: Ultra runs at 156.4 FPS while High delivers 163.1 FPS, a 6.7 FPS difference (4%). At 4K, High achieves 105.8 FPS and Ultra drops to 100 FPS, meaning Ultra is 5.8 FPS slower (5.5%).

The most significant performance jump occurs between Low and Medium. At 1080p, Low runs at 389.6 FPS and Medium at 356.8 FPS, a 32.8 FPS difference (8.4%). At 1440p, Low hits 329.1 FPS and Medium 260.4 FPS, a 68.7 FPS gap (20.9%). At 4K, Low produces 210.2 FPS and Medium 162.4 FPS, a 47.8 FPS difference (22.7%). This suggests that Medium adds substantial visual fidelity for a moderate cost, while Ultra offers minimal improvement over High.

For the best experience, High settings at 1440p provide 163.1 FPS, which is well above the 144Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors. At 4K, High at 105.8 FPS is the recommended choice for users with 60Hz displays, as it offers a smooth experience without the 5.8 FPS penalty of Ultra. The data indicates that High is the sweet spot: it delivers 98% of Ultra’s visual quality at 1440p and 4K, while maintaining higher average frame rates. Users with high-refresh 1080p monitors can comfortably use Ultra at 217.4 FPS, but the difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is negligible.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 283rd out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all systems tested with Inside. This ranking is consistent with the individual component percentiles: the CPU sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The combo’s ranking is slightly lower than the CPU’s percentile, which reflects that the GPU is the limiting factor in more demanding settings.

The CPU’s nearest rivals show minimal performance differences: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is 0.1% faster, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT is 0.4% faster, and the Intel Core i7-13850HX is 0.5% faster in average benchmark scores. None of these differences would produce measurable frame rate changes in Inside, which is not CPU-bound at any tested setting. The GPU’s nearest rivals show a similar pattern: the RTX 3090 is 0.5% faster, the Radeon Pro 5300 is 0.9% faster, and the RTX 5070 is 1.1% faster in average benchmark scores.

The combo’s 4K Ultra result of 100 FPS is a notable milestone, as it places this configuration in the top tier of systems capable of running the game at maximum settings in 4K with triple-digit frame rates. The measured data shows that only 16.9% of combos rank higher, and those likely feature newer GPUs with higher memory bandwidth or larger VRAM pools. However, for a 2016 title, this pairing demonstrates that the RTX 3080 Ti remains highly relevant, delivering 4K Ultra at 100 FPS and 1080p Low at 389.6 FPS, which approaches the engine’s practical limits. The ranking of 283 out of 1671 confirms that this is a high-end configuration, even if it is not the absolute fastest available.