Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a remarkably strong performance profile for Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Benchmark data measured directly from this combination shows that the system not only meets but vastly exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold across nearly every setting and resolution tested. The only exception is the most demanding configuration at 4K Ultra, where the average frame rate dips just below the target, making this a highly capable system for the vast majority of gaming scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo operates at exceptionally high frame rates that far exceed the needs of most displays. With Low settings, the system produces an average of 255.4 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average remains extremely high at 206.9 FPS. The High preset still delivers an average of 125.9 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. Even at the demanding Ultra preset, the system maintains an average of 123.9 FPS, showing a surprisingly small performance gap between High and Ultra at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains comfortably above the playability threshold. The Low preset achieves an average of 187.4 FPS, while Medium settings produce 147.9 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 90.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 90.3 FPS. This near-identical performance between High and Ultra suggests the game becomes less GPU-bound at this resolution, with the Ultra preset providing essentially the same frame rate as High for what is likely a marginal visual upgrade.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits only at the highest settings. The Low preset still produces a very playable average of 117 FPS. Medium settings deliver 95.8 FPS, and the High preset manages 60.2 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 56.3 FPS, falling below the threshold. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: the jump from Low to Medium is a 21.2 FPS reduction, and the jump from Medium to High is a 35.6 FPS reduction, indicating that the High preset introduces a significant graphical load.

The absence of min and max FPS data in the measurements means the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. Nevertheless, the averages are consistently high enough that even potential frame time spikes would likely not drop the experience below acceptable levels in most scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 123.9 FPS. This is the best possible visual quality available, and the system handles it with massive headroom.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 90.3 FPS. This provides a significant performance buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even in scenes that may cause temporary frame rate dips.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 60.2 FPS. This is a precise match to the threshold, leaving minimal headroom. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 56.3 FPS, which is not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience. For users prioritizing a locked frame rate at 4K, Medium settings at 95.8 FPS offer a much safer margin.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Inside, this CPU-GPU pairing holds a rank of 2849 out of 3716 total combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking distribution. Given the game's age and relatively low system requirements, this rank reflects the fact that many higher-end combinations exist, but it does not diminish the practical performance of this setup, which is overwhelmingly positive for actual gameplay.

The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested in the database. Its average benchmark score of 25005 places it in close competition with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which has an average score of 24964 and a delta of 0.2%. It also trades blows with the Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H, with deltas of 0.3% and 0.4% respectively, indicating a very tight grouping of mid-range performance.

The GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6600, holds the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 19036 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, which scores 19030 with a delta of 0%. It is also within a 0.1% delta of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile and a 0.3% delta of the NVIDIA Tesla K20m, showing that its raw compute performance is well-matched with several other mid-range options.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but with a caveat. The system can run the game at 4K with High settings at an average of 60.2 FPS, which just meets the playability threshold. It also runs at Medium settings with 95.8 FPS and Low settings with 117 FPS. However, at Ultra settings, the average drops to 56.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best quality setting for 1440p gameplay?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice for 1440p, as it delivers an average of 90.3 FPS. This is the highest visual quality setting and still provides a significant performance buffer above the 60 FPS baseline.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964, a difference of only 0.2%. It is also just 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H, making its performance nearly indistinguishable from these alternatives.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The data shows a minor difference. At 1080p, the High preset averages 125.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 123.9 FPS. The 2 FPS difference is negligible and suggests that the Ultra preset offers a better visual experience for no meaningful performance cost at this resolution.

Q: What is the GPU's ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 19036, which puts it in a statistical tie with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 and within a fraction of a percent of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile.

Q: Does the system perform better at 1440p Ultra or 4K High?

A: The system performs significantly better at 1440p Ultra, achieving 90.3 FPS compared to 60.2 FPS at 4K High. For a more consistent and higher frame rate experience, 1440p Ultra is the superior choice.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system's performance is largely CPU-bound, as evidenced by the extremely high frame rates that exceed what the GPU can typically render at higher resolutions. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is 131.5 FPS (from 255.4 FPS to 123.9 FPS), but even the Ultra preset produces frame rates that are more than double the threshold. This suggests that the Ryzen 5 8400F's strong single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943, is more than enough to feed the GPU at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the balance begins to shift toward the GPU. The frame rates drop across all settings compared to 1080p, with the Low preset falling from 255.4 FPS to 187.4 FPS and the Ultra preset falling from 123.9 FPS to 90.3 FPS. Notably, the performance gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is nearly nonexistent (90.1 FPS vs 90.3 FPS), which indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the game cannot leverage the extra graphical fidelity of Ultra without a corresponding increase in GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is definitively the bottleneck. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is substantial: the Low preset falls from 187.4 FPS to 117 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls from 90.3 FPS to 56.3 FPS. The sharp decline between High (60.2 FPS) and Ultra (56.3 FPS) at 4K illustrates that the RX 6600's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, as its high core count and clock speeds are no longer the primary factor in determining the final frame rate.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with exceptional competence. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, every setting from Low to Ultra maintains an average of at least 123.9 FPS, making it an outstanding experience with massive headroom for high refresh rate displays. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the best setting being Ultra at 90.3 FPS, ensuring smooth and visually rich gameplay. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable on High settings at 60.2 FPS, Medium at 95.8 FPS, and Low at 117 FPS. Only the Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 56.3 FPS. For the vast majority of users, this combination offers a flawless experience, with the only compromise required being a single setting reduction at the highest resolution to maintain a locked 60 FPS.