Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows this combo ranks in the top 10% of all tested configurations, with frame rates that far exceed display refresh rate requirements across all tested settings and resolutions. The benchmark results reveal a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher settings, yet still capable of producing over 330 FPS at 1080p on Low settings, suggesting the CPU has ample headroom for even the most demanding scenarios.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It features a 20 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. While Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer that does not heavily tax multi-threaded performance, the processor's strong single-thread capability, as indicated by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 960, is relevant for maintaining high frame rates.

Benchmark results show the i5-13400F sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25236. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores 25201, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D is 0.5% faster, while the AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.5% slower. This positions the i5-13400F as a mid-to-high-tier processor. In this game, the CPU's role appears to be a limiting factor only at the lowest settings and resolution, where the frame rate caps out at 331.5 FPS. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, as the frame rate does not scale proportionally with the GPU's raw power.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2550 MHz, and it has a massive 10240 shading units. The GPU's compute power is substantial, with an FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS. This hardware is designed for high-end 4K gaming, and the benchmark results in Inside reflect that.

The RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53610. It is only 0.2% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489) and 0.4% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53414). The RTX 4080 SUPER is 2.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7700S and 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. In this game, the GPU is clearly the performance leader. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo still achieves 127.6 FPS, which confirms the GPU's raw power. The GPU's strength is most evident when comparing the 1080p Low (331.5 FPS) to 4K Low (258.4 FPS), where the drop is only about 22%, indicating the GPU handles the resolution increase effectively.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 158 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the top 9.5% of all configurations, a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking suggests that while the CPU is not the absolute fastest, its performance is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER in this specific game.

This rank is a reflection of the overall system balance. The data implies that the RTX 4080 SUPER is not being held back significantly by the i5-13400F, as the combo's rank is closer to the GPU's 88th percentile than the CPU's 82nd percentile. A weaker CPU would likely result in a lower rank, especially at 1080p where the CPU's limitations become more apparent. The 158th rank indicates that the system is capable of delivering a top-tier experience, with the vast majority of higher-ranked combos likely featuring more powerful CPUs that would allow for even higher frame rates at low resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across all settings and resolutions.

1080p: At 1920x1080, the results are exceptionally high. On Low settings, the average FPS is 331.5. Medium settings yield 304.9 FPS, while High settings produce 258.3 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, but still average 251 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 80.5 FPS, a 24% reduction, indicating that the game is not heavily GPU-bound at this resolution.

1440p: Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings average 299.8 FPS. Medium settings drop to 274.7 FPS. High settings produce 209.7 FPS, and Ultra settings average 199 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 100.8 FPS, a 34% reduction, showing a more pronounced GPU dependency.

4K: At 3840x2160, the scaling is more significant. Low settings average 258.4 FPS. Medium settings produce 210.9 FPS. High settings drop to 134.4 FPS, and Ultra settings average 127.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 130.8 FPS, a 51% reduction, clearly demonstrating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

Across all resolutions, the trend shows that Low and Medium settings provide a substantial performance margin, while High and Ultra settings are closer in performance, suggesting diminishing returns.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 331.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo's performance at 4K Ultra compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 127.6, which is about half of the 251 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra. This indicates a significant performance drop at higher resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p Low, as the frame rate of 331.5 FPS is likely near the CPU's maximum output for this workload.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 158th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 10% of all systems tested.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER than its nearest rival, the RX 6900 XT?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's score of 53489.

Q: Does the game run smoothly at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 4K Ultra is 127.6, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience for a standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz display is to use Ultra settings at 1440p or 4K. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the combo averages 199 FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average of 127.6 FPS is still excellent for 4K gaming, providing a smooth and visually detailed experience.

For players with 240 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, High settings at 1080p (258.3 FPS) or 1440p (209.7 FPS) are recommended to take full advantage of the display's capabilities. Low settings are not necessary for this game, as even Ultra settings provide frame rates far exceeding typical display refresh rates. The data indicates that the visual fidelity of High or Ultra settings can be enjoyed without sacrificing smoothness, making these presets the optimal choice for the majority of users.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU workload. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 331.5 at 1080p to 258.4 at 4K, a 22% reduction. This relatively small drop suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is a significant limiting factor, as the GPU has enough headroom to handle the resolution increase without a major performance hit.

At Ultra settings, the drop is much more pronounced. From 1080p (251 FPS) to 4K (127.6 FPS), there is a 49% reduction in frame rate. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at Ultra settings and higher resolutions. The data shows a clear trend: as settings increase, the limiting component shifts from the CPU to the GPU. At 1440p, the scaling is intermediate, with a 34% drop from Low to Ultra, showing a more balanced workload. This analysis confirms that while the i5-13400F is capable of high frame rates, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the component that defines the system's performance ceiling in Inside.