Inside

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers an exceptional experience in Inside, ranking in the 1590th position out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of all configurations. This combination produces frame rates that are overwhelmingly smooth across all tested resolutions and settings, with the RTX 4080 providing enough headroom to push this puzzle platformer far beyond the 60 FPS threshold even at 4K Ultra settings. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at lower resolutions, but the sheer power of the RTX 4080 ensures that the Intel Core i5-10400F never becomes a meaningful bottleneck in this title, resulting in a consistently high-refresh-rate experience from 1080p to 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1590 out of 3716 tested combinations places this pairing in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not at the very top of the performance hierarchy, it sits comfortably above the median configuration. This ranking is driven primarily by the RTX 4080’s raw graphics throughput, which is substantial enough to dominate a lightweight game like Inside. The Intel Core i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, reaches a 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 4080 achieves an 86th percentile among all GPUs, showing that the graphics card is the stronger component in this pairing.

Looking at the measured frame rates, this combo delivers an average of 176 FPS at 1080p Ultra settings, which climbs to 233 FPS at 1080p Low. These numbers are far beyond what the game requires, making the combo rank feel conservative relative to the actual gameplay experience. The benchmark results indicate that this system is overkill for Inside at standard resolutions, but the headroom is useful for users with high-refresh-rate monitors or those who want to run at 4K with maximum quality. Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing’s rank is suppressed by the CPU’s mid-range standing, yet the measured FPS data shows no situation where the i5-10400F limits the RTX 4080 in this specific game, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset holds an average of 126 FPS.

The RTX 4080’s nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 0.1% higher on average, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% lower and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB trails by 2.6%. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 4080 is positioned at the top of its immediate performance class, and the measured FPS in Inside reflects that strength. For the CPU, the i5-10400F sits within 0.6% of rivals like the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C and Intel Core 7 160UL, confirming that its 68th percentile standing is accurate, but in this game, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU’s dominance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications explain why the measured FPS are so high. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Inside’s modest texture and geometry demands. The 16 GB capacity ensures that no VRAM-related stuttering occurs at any resolution, even at 4K Ultra where memory pressure is highest. The RTX 4080’s memory clock runs at 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective speed, and the 256-bit bus width allows the card to feed its 9728 shading units efficiently.

Clock speeds are equally impressive, with a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz. These high clocks, combined with the Ada Lovelace architecture’s efficiency, allow the GPU to sustain high frame rates without thermal throttling. The RTX 4080’s pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s are far beyond what Inside requires, which is why the game runs at 179 FPS on 4K Low settings and 133 FPS on 4K High. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS is another indicator of its capability, though Inside does not leverage compute-heavy features like ray tracing or DLSS, meaning the GPU is operating well below its maximum potential in this title.

Benchmark scores for the RTX 4080 include a Passmark G3D score of 34457 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 263779, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER with a 0.1% higher average score, which translates to a negligible difference in real-world gaming. In Inside, the RTX 4080’s role is to deliver overwhelming performance at every setting, and the measured data confirms that the GPU is never the limiting factor, even at 4K Ultra where the average FPS of 126 is still far above playable thresholds.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Inside shows that this combo provides excellent performance across all settings, but the optimal choice depends on the user’s display resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 176 FPS, while High yields 179 FPS, and Medium produces 215 FPS. The difference between Ultra and High is minimal (3 FPS), so users with a 144 Hz monitor can choose either, but for maximum smoothness, Medium at 215 FPS is the best option. Low settings push the average to 233 FPS, which is useful only for extreme high-refresh displays or competitive play, but Inside is a single-player puzzle platformer where such frame rates offer no gameplay advantage.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 158 FPS, High reaches 160 FPS, and Medium runs at 192 FPS. The data indicates that High and Ultra are nearly identical in performance, so selecting High over Ultra saves no meaningful FPS while providing the same visual quality. For a balanced experience, Medium at 1440p offers the best combination of image quality and frame rate, with an average of 192 FPS and a minimum of 164 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in the most demanding scenes. Low at 208 FPS is unnecessary unless the user has a 200 Hz+ monitor.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 126 FPS, High reaches 133 FPS, and Medium runs at 165 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium is the recommended preset because it maintains an average above 144 FPS while providing a minimum of 140 FPS, which keeps frame times consistent. High is also viable at 133 FPS, but the 32 FPS gap between High and Medium suggests that Medium offers a more stable experience. Low at 179 FPS is overkill for 4K and sacrifices visual fidelity for no practical benefit. Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is Medium at any resolution, as it consistently provides the highest frame rates with acceptable visual quality, while Ultra is only recommended for users who prioritize image fidelity over raw FPS.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 176 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz threshold for high-refresh monitors. The minimum FPS is not provided for this preset, but the average indicates consistent performance.

*Q: What is the bottleneck in this system for Inside?*

A: The benchmark results show that the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance, as FPS scales with resolution and settings changes. The Intel Core i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, does not appear to limit the GPU, as even at 4K Ultra the system maintains 126 FPS average, suggesting the CPU has sufficient headroom.

*Q: Is 16 GB of VRAM necessary for Inside?*

A: The RTX 4080 comes with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, but Inside is a lightweight title that likely uses far less. The data shows no VRAM-related issues at any resolution, but the large capacity ensures future-proofing and eliminates any memory pressure concerns.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080’s 54247. This difference is negligible, and the measured FPS in Inside would be nearly identical between the two cards.

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Inside with this combo?*

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with Medium settings provides an average of 192 FPS and a minimum of 164 FPS, offering a balance of image quality and performance. At 4K, Medium still delivers 165 FPS average, so users with a 4K display can play smoothly without issues.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-10400F hold back the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The measured FPS at 1920x1080 Low is 233 FPS, which is extremely high and indicates the CPU is not a limiting factor. The i5-10400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, are sufficient for Inside’s CPU demands, as shown by the consistent frame rates across all settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K, with the combo showing diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 179, dropping to 160 at 2560x1440 and 133 at 3840x2160. This represents a 26% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 26% drop from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 4080’s 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 16 GB of VRAM allow it to handle 4K textures without issue, but the increased pixel count naturally reduces frame rates.

Looking at the Medium preset, the scaling is similar: 215 FPS at 1080p, 192 FPS at 1440p, and 165 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 11%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 14%, showing that the GPU’s workload scales with resolution but remains manageable. At Ultra settings, the averages are 176 FPS at 1080p, 158 FPS at 1440p, and 126 FPS at 4K, with the largest drop occurring between 1440p and 4K (20%). This suggests that the RTX 4080 begins to feel the pressure of 4K Ultra, but the 126 FPS average is still far above the 60 FPS standard.

The low preset shows the least resolution sensitivity: 233 FPS at 1080p, 208 FPS at 1440p, and 179 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 23%, which is proportionally smaller than the Ultra preset’s 28% drop, indicating that at lower settings, the GPU is less stressed and the CPU’s role becomes relatively more important. However, the i5-10400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient, as even at 4K Low, the system maintains 179 FPS. Overall, the resolution scaling data confirms that the RTX 4080 is the dominant component, with the CPU providing consistent support across all resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a supporting role in this configuration, and its specifications are more than adequate for Inside. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, running on the Comet Lake architecture with a 14 nm process node. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (42.7 GB/s bandwidth) provide sufficient data throughput for the game’s physics and logic, which are not demanding by modern standards. The CPU’s benchmark scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and a single-core score of 1451, placing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs.

In Inside, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, entity updates, and frame pacing, all of which are light due to the game’s 2016 release and puzzle platformer genre. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 233 FPS, which indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames to reach that level. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 126, but this is due to GPU load, not CPU limitations, as the i5-10400F’s boost clock of 4.30 GHz ensures single-threaded performance is adequate. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with a delta of -0.6%, show that the i5-10400F is competitive, though not class-leading.

The benchmark data also shows that the CPU’s multi-threaded performance (Passmark multithread score of 12115) is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080, which has a Passmark G3D score of 34457. The i5-10400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads handle Inside’s minimal CPU demands effortlessly, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across all settings. Even at the lowest settings where CPU load is relatively higher, the system maintains 233 FPS at 1080p, proving that the CPU is not a limiting factor. For this game, the CPU’s role is to stay out of the way, and the data shows it does so effectively, allowing the RTX 4080 to deliver the high frame rates that define this combo’s performance.