Inside

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 388th out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. That places this configuration in the top 23% of all systems tested, which is a strong result for a game of this type. The ranking reflects a combination that is heavily overqualified for the title's demands, as evidenced by the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions.

This combo's position is driven primarily by the GPU's raw throughput. The RTX 3080 Ti sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41224. Its nearest rivals in the database—the RTX 3090, Radeon Pro 5300, RTX 5070, and Tesla M40—are all within 1.6% of its score, indicating that the 3080 Ti is performance-competitive with a wide swath of high-end hardware. The CPU, meanwhile, holds the 82nd percentile among all processors, with an average score of 25236. Its nearest rivals include the Core i7-13620H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D, with deltas of just 0.1% and -0.5% respectively.

What matters for the combo rank is that neither component bottlenecks the other in Inside. The game is a puzzle platformer with modest geometry and lighting demands, so the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads at up to 4.60 GHz boost are more than sufficient to feed the GPU. The result is a system that delivers triple-digit frame rates even at 4K Ultra, which is why it lands in the upper quartile of all tested configurations. The data suggests that for this specific title, the combo's rank is GPU-limited only at the highest settings, and CPU-limited not at all.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing for Inside. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the game's textures and particle effects at any resolution. The GPU's 1365 MHz base clock boosts to 1665 MHz, and with 10240 shading units, it can push a massive amount of pixel throughput—186.5 GPixel/s—which directly translates to the high frame rates observed.

The GPU's role becomes clearer when examining the measured FPS across settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo hits 95.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Dropping to 4K High raises that to 105.5 FPS, while 4K Medium and Low jump to 166.7 FPS and 209.6 FPS respectively. These numbers indicate that the 3080 Ti is never the limiting factor at 4K, even at the most demanding preset. The GPU's 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 80 RT cores are overkill for a game that does not rely heavily on ray tracing or compute shaders.

The passmark G3D score of 26896 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 corroborate the GPU's strength. Its nearest rival, the RTX 3090, scores 41441 on average, just 0.5% higher, meaning the 3080 Ti delivers nearly identical performance in this context. For Inside, the GPU's role is to eliminate any possibility of a frame rate dip, and the data confirms it succeeds.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p Ultra delivers 160 FPS, while 1080p Ultra hits 216.3 FPS. For the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot, as it stays well above 144 Hz on most displays.

Q: Does this combo struggle at 4K with any settings?

A: No. Even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 95.9, and at 4K High it rises to 105.5 FPS. The lowest measured value at 4K is still far above typical refresh rates.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, which is 0.1% higher than the Core i7-13620H and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D. It trails the AMD EPYC 9474F by 0.5% and matches the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 within 0.5%.

Q: Is the GPU's 12 GB VRAM enough for Inside?

A: Yes. The game does not require more than 12 GB, and the 912.4 GB/s bandwidth ensures no texture streaming issues at any resolution tested.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low averages 334 FPS, while Ultra averages 216.3 FPS. The gap is 117.7 FPS, showing that the GPU has enough headroom to handle even the most demanding preset without dropping below 200 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank overall?

A: It ranks 388th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 23% of all configurations tested for Inside.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of settings for this combo. At every resolution, the step from Low to Medium to High to Ultra yields diminishing returns in visual quality but maintains playable frame rates throughout. The key question is whether the user prioritizes maximum frame rate or maximum fidelity.

For competitive or high-refresh-rate play, 1080p Low is the top choice, delivering 334 FPS—the highest measured value across all rows. This preset maximizes the GPU's headroom and ensures zero perceptible stutter. However, given the game's puzzle platformer nature, such extreme frame rates are unnecessary. 1080p High at 227.8 FPS offers a better visual experience while still staying above 200 FPS. At 1440p, High at 166.4 FPS is the recommended preset for users with 144 Hz monitors, as it provides a 60% improvement over Ultra's 160 FPS while maintaining similar image quality. For 4K, High at 105.5 FPS is the best option, as it outperforms Ultra's 95.9 FPS by nearly 10 FPS with only a minor reduction in shadows and post-processing.

The data suggests that High is the optimal preset across all resolutions, as it consistently delivers frame rates that are significantly higher than Ultra while the visual difference in a puzzle platformer is minimal. Medium is a fallback for 4K users who want even more headroom, yielding 166.7 FPS, but this is unnecessary given the already high High-preset numbers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 334 FPS, Medium 308.6 FPS, High 227.8 FPS, and Ultra 216.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 35.2% drop, showing that the GPU is never stressed at this resolution. The difference between High and Ultra is only 11.5 FPS, indicating that Ultra is a viable option for 1080p users.

At 2560x1440, the numbers remain high but begin to show more separation. Low averages 298.6 FPS, Medium 261.4 FPS, High 166.4 FPS, and Ultra 160 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 46.4%, with the largest single step occurring between Medium and High, a 95 FPS reduction. This suggests that the High preset introduces effects that are more demanding on the GPU, but the absolute values are still well above any practical refresh rate.

At 3840x2160, the combo still delivers excellent performance. Low averages 209.6 FPS, Medium 166.7 FPS, High 105.5 FPS, and Ultra 95.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 54.2%, the largest relative drop across resolutions. Ultra at 4K is the only setting that dips below 100 FPS, but 95.9 FPS is still a smooth experience. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 9.6 FPS, smaller than at 1440p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to approach its limits at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F plays a supporting role in this combo, but its specifications ensure it does not bottleneck the GPU. With 10 cores and 16 threads, the CPU handles the game's physics and AI computations efficiently. Its 2.50 GHz base clock boosts to 4.60 GHz, providing strong single-thread performance for a game that primarily relies on one or two cores for logic.

Benchmark data confirms the CPU's capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 indicate that the i5-13400F is a well-rounded processor. The Passmark multithread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 further support this. In Inside, the CPU's role is to maintain a consistent frame pacing, and the data shows no signs of CPU-induced stutter or frame drops. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core provide ample memory for the game's data structures.

The CPU's percentile rank of 82 among all processors means it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Core i7-13620H, scores within 0.1%, confirming that the i5-13400F is a top-tier mid-range part. For Inside, the CPU is never the limiting component; even at 1080p Low with 334 FPS, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component at each setting. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across all settings is 271.7. At 2560x1440, it drops to 221.6, a 18.4% reduction. At 3840x2160, it falls to 144.4, a 34.8% reduction from 1440p and a 46.9% reduction from 1080p.

The scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound workload. As resolution increases, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. The fact that 1080p Low (334 FPS) and 4K Low (209.6 FPS) differ by 124.4 FPS shows that the GPU is doing significantly more work at 4K. However, the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p Low indicates it is not a limiting factor.

The largest single drop occurs between 1440p High (166.4 FPS) and 4K High (105.5 FPS), a 36.6% reduction. This suggests that the High preset's effects are more demanding on the GPU at higher resolutions. The smallest drop is between 1080p Ultra (216.3 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (160 FPS), a 26% reduction, indicating that Ultra settings scale more efficiently. Overall, the data confirms that the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary determinant of performance in Inside, with the i5-13400F providing ample support at all resolutions.