Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, and the measured data for the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination shows exceptionally high performance across all tested configurations. The frame rates are consistently well above the thresholds required for smooth gameplay, indicating that this pairing is far more powerful than the game's typical requirements. The data suggests that the primary limiting factor shifts from the GPU at lower resolutions to a more balanced load at higher resolutions, though even at 4K, the system maintains triple-digit averages.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU dependency that intensifies with resolution. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 340.6 at 1920x1080 to 303.8 at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 11%, and then to 262.9 at 3840x2160, another 13% reduction. This steady decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting component as pixel count increases, though the absolute values remain remarkably high.

For the High preset, the scaling is more pronounced. The system delivers 259 FPS at 1080p, which falls to 221.4 at 1440p and further to 137.8 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, representing a 38% decrease in performance. This suggests that at 4K High, the RTX 5080 is working considerably harder, and the frame rate is increasingly constrained by the graphics processing load rather than the CPU.

The Ultra preset shows a similar trajectory to High, with 258.2 FPS at 1080p, 211.7 at 1440p, and 136.3 at 4K. The Medium preset sits between Low and High, delivering 311.7 FPS at 1080p, 279.3 at 1440p, and 227.8 at 4K. Across all presets, the scaling from 1080p to 4K results in a performance reduction of between 23% and 47%, with the heavier presets exhibiting larger percentage drops. This behavior is consistent with a system where the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions, and the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications explain the high frame rates observed. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for a game like Inside, which has a relatively modest visual footprint. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 136.3 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not running out of memory or bandwidth in any tested scenario.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant to the results. The base clock is 2295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2617 MHz. These high clocks, combined with the 10752 shading units and the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, allow the RTX 5080 to process the game's geometry and effects efficiently. The benchmark results for the GPU show a PassMark G3D score of 36565 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637, placing it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. This high percentile is reflected in the measured FPS, which never drops below 136 FPS even at the most demanding settings.

The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals further contextualizes its capability. The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 59188, which is 1.6% higher than the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% higher than the Intel Arc A580. It trails the Intel Arc Pro A60 by 1.9%. These small deltas in synthetic benchmarks translate to the consistently high frame rates seen in Inside, where the GPU is rarely the limiting factor at 1080p or 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Ultra preset provides the best experience at 1080p and 1440p, with average frame rates of 258.2 and 211.7 respectively. These values are well above the threshold for smooth gameplay, and the additional visual fidelity from Ultra settings is worth the minor performance cost compared to High. At 1080p, the difference between High and Ultra is negligible, with only 0.8 FPS separating them, so Ultra is the clear choice.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 211.7 FPS, which is 9.7 FPS lower than High but still exceptionally smooth. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 279.3 FPS, but the visual quality reduction is not justified given the already high frame rates. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1440p reaches 303.8 FPS, but this is unnecessary for a puzzle platformer.

At 4K, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 137.8 FPS compared to 136.3 for Ultra. The 1.5 FPS difference is negligible, so either preset is viable. However, the Medium preset at 4K achieves 227.8 FPS, which is significantly higher and may be preferable for those with high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The Low preset at 4K reaches 262.9 FPS, which is the highest 4K value recorded, but the visual compromises are substantial. For most users, the High preset at 4K strikes the best balance between image quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all twelve tested combinations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 340.6 FPS, which is the highest value recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows with 311.7 FPS, then High at 259 FPS, and Ultra at 258.2 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 82.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom even at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 303.8 FPS, Medium reaches 279.3 FPS, High comes in at 221.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 211.7 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 92.1 FPS, but all values remain above 200 FPS. This resolution is clearly not stressful for the RTX 5080, as even the heaviest preset maintains a very high frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 262.9 FPS, Medium reaches 227.8 FPS, High delivers 137.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 136.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra expands to 126.6 FPS, showing that the GPU is working harder at this resolution. Interestingly, the difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 1.5 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects have minimal impact on performance. The data indicates that the RTX 5080 is capable of running Inside at 4K with high visual quality while maintaining frame rates well above 120 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this system in Inside?

A: The highest average FPS is 340.6, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 4K compared to the High preset?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 136.3 FPS, while the High preset averages 137.8 FPS, a difference of only 1.5 FPS.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU is not heavily burdened, with the Low preset reaching 340.6 FPS, indicating the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU effectively.

Q: What is the performance drop from 1080p to 4K at the High preset?

A: The High preset drops from 259 FPS at 1080p to 137.8 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 121.2 FPS or approximately 47%.

Q: Does the Medium preset at 4K provide a significantly higher frame rate than High?

A: Yes, the Medium preset at 3840x2160 achieves 227.8 FPS, which is 90 FPS higher than the High preset's 137.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A570M, in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average score of 59188, which is 1.6% higher than the Intel Arc A570M's score of 58239.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F plays a supporting role in this configuration, and the data shows it is more than adequate for Inside. The CPU has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14400F scores 21914 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3093 in single-core, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's benchmark performance is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. Its average benchmark score is 32508, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32513 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 at 32446 (0.2% delta). This indicates that the i5-14400F provides consistent multi-threaded performance that is competitive with other mid-range processors.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is minimal because the game is not computationally demanding. The measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 340.6, which suggests the CPU can handle the game's logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system maintains 258.2 FPS, showing that the CPU has ample headroom. The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting component at any resolution or setting, as the frame rates scale predictably with GPU load rather than being capped by CPU performance. The i5-14400F's 10 cores and high boost clock ensure that it can keep up with the RTX 5080's output, making this a well-balanced pairing for Inside.