Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Across all tested settings and resolutions, the average FPS never drops below 96, indicating that this hardware is vastly overqualified for the game's demands. The data shows a system that is entirely GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance ensures no bottleneck at lower settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 442nd out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the top 26.5% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How fast is the RTX 3080 compared to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 35787. It performs nearly identically to the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, which is 0.2% slower, and the AMD Radeon 880M, which is 0.4% slower. It is also very close to the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, which is 0.9% slower.

Q: Is the Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25236 is 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H. This level of performance, combined with 10 cores and 16 threads, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU in a title like Inside.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the system averages 220 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 160.7 FPS, and at 4K High, the average is 102 FPS. This represents a 53.6% performance drop from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 1440p?

A: The Low preset at 1440p yields the highest average at 297.6 FPS. The Medium preset follows at 254.8 FPS, then High at 160.7 FPS, and finally Ultra at 151 FPS.

Q: What are the memory specifications of the RTX 3080 in this test?

A: The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 1710 MHz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the dominant component in this pairing for Inside. The game's visual style is relatively simple, but the GPU's raw power ensures that even the most demanding settings are easily handled. The card's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s, is more than adequate for the textures and effects used in this title, preventing any memory-related stutters.

The RTX 3080's clock behavior is a key indicator of its workload. The data shows that the GPU has a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz. As resolution and settings increase, the GPU is pushed harder, and the frame rates reflect this scaling. However, even at 4K Ultra, the card maintains a playable average of 96 FPS, showing it has substantial headroom. The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 29.77 TFLOPS for FP32, are clearly not being fully utilized at 1080p, where the frame rates are likely capped by the game's engine or CPU instruction overhead, not the graphics hardware itself.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of the performance impact of each preset. For players with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the Ultra preset at 208.6 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a flawless experience that exceeds the refresh rate of most displays. Dropping to High at 220 FPS offers a negligible 5.5% performance increase for a visual downgrade, making Ultra the superior choice.

At 1440p, the High preset at 160.7 FPS is the sweet spot for a 144Hz monitor, delivering a smooth experience with high visual fidelity. The Medium preset offers a significant jump to 254.8 FPS, which would be beneficial for 240Hz panels, but the visual compromise may not be worth it for a game like Inside. The Ultra preset at 151 FPS is also viable for 144Hz displays, but High provides a better balance of performance and quality.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 102 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it clears the 100 FPS mark and provides a great visual experience. The Medium preset at 160 FPS is available for those seeking higher frame rates, but the jump from High to Medium is substantial. The Ultra preset at 96 FPS is also playable, but the performance cost over High is steep for what is likely a marginal visual gain.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark results show that this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-performing system. With a rank of 442 out of 1671, it outperforms the majority of tested configurations. The CPU's performance is a strong contributor to this ranking; its average benchmark score of 25236 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, showing it is a solid mid-to-high-end processor.

The GPU is also a strong performer, sitting in the 80th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 35787. Its performance is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, which is only 0.9% slower. This indicates that the RTX 3080 is still a highly competitive graphics card, even against newer offerings. The combination of a top-quartile CPU and GPU results in a system that is not a bottleneck for most games, and in Inside, it produces frame rates that are well beyond what the game's mechanics require.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the expected shift in bottleneck from the CPU to the GPU. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 330.7 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that is likely limited by the CPU or the game engine's render thread. As resolution increases to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 297.6 FPS, a 10% decrease. Moving to 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 196.8 FPS, a 33.9% drop from 1440p.

This pattern is more pronounced at higher settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 208.6 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 151 FPS, a 27.6% decrease. At 4K Ultra, the average falls to 96 FPS, a 36.4% drop from 1440p. These larger percentage decreases at higher settings confirm that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the increased pixel count and shader complexity demand more from the graphics card. The 4K High preset at 102 FPS represents a 36.6% drop from the 1440p High result of 160.7 FPS, further solidifying the GPU-bound nature of the system at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Low preset averages 330.7 FPS, while Medium follows at 305.7 FPS. The High preset achieves 220 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the lowest at 208.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is a 36.9% reduction in frame rate, but even the lowest result is far beyond what is needed for a smooth experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. The Low preset averages 297.6 FPS, and the Medium preset is close behind at 254.8 FPS. The High preset drops to 160.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 151 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a 27% performance hit, indicating the GPU is becoming more involved.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3080 is pushed harder, but the results are still excellent. The Low preset averages 196.8 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 160 FPS. The High preset produces 102 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the most demanding, averaging 96 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K results in a 51.2% reduction in frame rate, showing the significant impact of the higher preset settings on the GPU.