Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer with a distinctly minimalist visual style, but that simplicity can be deceptive for system requirements. The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination shows a wide range of performance depending on how much you push the graphics engine. This analysis breaks down the measured frames per second (FPS) at each resolution and preset, examines what the data implies about the hardware balance, and offers a clear picture of what to expect.

Best Settings per Resolution

The goal for any gaming system is to find the most demanding preset that still maintains a playable frame rate, defined in the database as 60 FPS or higher. For this specific hardware pairing, the optimal settings vary significantly by resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system has an enormous amount of headroom. Every single preset, from Low to Ultra, clears the 60 FPS threshold with ease. The highest quality option, Ultra, produces an average of 136.1 FPS. This is the best setting to use at this resolution, as it offers the maximum visual fidelity while still delivering a frame rate that is more than double the playable threshold. There is no reason to compromise on quality here.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the situation remains highly favorable, but the margin narrows. The database confirms that all four presets are playable, including Ultra. The best setting, meaning the most visually demanding one that stays at or above 60 FPS, is Ultra with an average of 94.8 FPS. This is a strong result, showing that the combination can handle a modern, high-resolution target without needing to drop below maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the story changes. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 57.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The most demanding preset that remains playable is High, which achieves an average of 61.6 FPS. This is a marginal pass, but it is a pass nonetheless. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, you must step down from the absolute top-tier settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The Medium preset also remains playable at 99.7 FPS, and Low is even higher, but High is the correct choice for the best visual experience that still meets the performance target.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, it can, but not at the highest settings. The recorded data shows that at 3840x2160, the High preset runs at an average of 61.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 57.9 FPS, so it is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience at this resolution.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate this system can achieve?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, reaching 282.9 FPS. Even at the most demanding Ultra setting at this resolution, the system still averages 136.1 FPS.

Q: Is there a big performance jump between Low and Medium settings?

A: Yes, the data shows a significant difference. At 1920x1080, Low averages 282.9 FPS while Medium averages 221.4 FPS, a drop of about 61 FPS. At 2560x1440, the difference is also substantial, with Low at 202.8 FPS and Medium at 159.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low averages 127.6 FPS and Medium averages 99.7 FPS.

Q: How does the 1440p Ultra experience compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 94.8 FPS. This is a very good result. At 1920x1080, the same preset averages 136.1 FPS. The drop in performance from 1080p to 1440p is around 41 FPS, which is a typical cost for the increased pixel count.

Q: What is the lowest playable setting at 4K?

A: All three settings below Ultra are playable at 3840x2160. Low runs at 127.6 FPS, Medium at 99.7 FPS, and High at 61.6 FPS. The database identifies High as the "best settings" because it is the most demanding preset that still clears the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the frame rate always above 60 FPS?

A: According to the measured data, yes, for every resolution and preset combination except one. The only exception is the 3840x2160 Ultra preset, which averages 57.9 FPS. All other 12 recorded combinations maintain an average above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides a clear matrix of average FPS for this CPU and GPU combination. There are no minimum or maximum FPS values recorded, so the analysis relies on the average figures, which still offer a strong indication of overall performance.

At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU or game-engine limited at the lower settings. The Low preset produces an average of 282.9 FPS. Moving to Medium drops this to 221.4 FPS, a significant reduction. The High preset is recorded at 140 FPS, and the Ultra preset is 136.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium (61.5 FPS) is larger than the gap between High and Ultra (3.9 FPS), suggesting diminishing returns in performance cost as you approach the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds, but with lower absolute numbers. The Low preset averages 202.8 FPS. Medium comes in at 159.7 FPS, a drop of 43.1 FPS from Low. High averages 100.9 FPS, and Ultra is 94.8 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is a modest 6.1 FPS, indicating that the visual upgrade from High to Ultra is relatively cheap in terms of performance at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes a more significant factor. The Low preset averages 127.6 FPS, which is still very high. Medium drops to 99.7 FPS, a 27.9 FPS reduction. High is recorded at 61.6 FPS, a large 38.1 FPS drop from Medium. Ultra is the only preset that fails to meet the 60 FPS target, averaging 57.9 FPS. The steep drop from Medium to High at 4K shows that this setting tier carries a heavy pixel-pushing cost.

The overall pattern in the data is consistent. Higher resolutions consistently lower the average FPS across all presets. The performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly a 30% reduction in FPS at the same settings. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is a further significant reduction, particularly at the High and Ultra presets, where the GPU is pushed much harder.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides a list of hardware that performs within a close margin of the components in this system. This information is useful for understanding what other systems might produce similar results with this game.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005. Its nearest rivals are all within a very tight performance band. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average score of 24964, which is a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i7-13620H is next with 24911, a 0.4% difference. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is a 0.4% difference in the opposite direction. In practical terms, these deltas are negligible, and any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in a game like Inside, which is not known for being heavily CPU-bound.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals are also very close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has a score of 18159, a 0.4% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, a 0.5% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, a 1.5% difference, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, a 1.6% difference. Again, these performance differences are small. A system with an RTX 3060 Mobile or a Radeon Pro 5700 would be expected to deliver a very similar experience in this title.

The implication is that the performance profile described here is not unique to this exact combination. Any system built with one of these rival CPUs and one of these rival GPUs would likely fall into the same performance tier, achieving very similar FPS numbers at each resolution and preset.

The Verdict

The data provides a definitive answer on whether this PC can run Inside. The verdict is overwhelmingly positive, with one minor caveat at the highest resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system is more than capable. All four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are listed as playable, meaning they all exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The best setting, Ultra, runs at an average of 136.1 FPS. This is a flawless experience.

At 2560x1440, the situation is equally strong. Every preset is playable, and the highest quality option, Ultra, runs at an average of 94.8 FPS. This resolution offers a great balance of visual detail and performance.

At 3840x2160, the system can still run the game, but not at maximum settings. The High preset is playable at 61.6 FPS, which is just above the threshold. The Ultra preset falls short at 57.9 FPS. For a 4K display, the recommendation is to use High settings for a stable, playable experience. The data shows that this is a solid 4K machine for this particular title, as long as you are willing to make a small visual concession.

In summary, this PC can run Inside at 1080p and 1440p with everything maxed out, and at 4K with a single step down from the highest preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of CPU and GPU against all other tested combos for this game. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination is ranked 2650 out of 3716 total combinations.

This ranking places the system in the 71st percentile of all tested configurations. It is important to interpret this correctly. The list includes all kinds of systems, from low-end integrated graphics to top-tier enthusiast builds with the most powerful components available. A rank of 2650 means that roughly 71% of the tested combos are faster than this one. This is not a low ranking, but it indicates that while this system is competent and capable of running Inside very well, there are many other configurations that can push higher frame rates, especially at lower resolutions or with more powerful GPUs.

The high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p show that this combo sits in a comfortable mid-to-high tier. It is not a top performer, but it is clearly above the average system. The ranking reflects that the RTX 2060 SUPER, while a solid card, is not a current high-end model, and the Ryzen 5 8400F is a capable but not flagship CPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data allows for an analysis of which component is doing more work in this game at different resolutions. The pattern of FPS scaling across resolutions and presets points to a clear shift in the bottleneck.

At 1920x1080, the CPU appears to play a more significant role. The frame rates at Low (282.9 FPS) and Medium (221.4 FPS) are exceptionally high. The GPU is not being taxed heavily at this resolution. The performance drop from Low to Medium (61.5 FPS) is larger than the drop from High to Ultra (3.9 FPS). This suggests that the lower settings are likely bottlenecked by the CPU or the game engine's logic thread, while the higher settings start to engage the GPU more. The fact that the Ultra preset still hits 136.1 FPS shows that even when the GPU is more involved, the CPU has ample power to feed it.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The FPS at Low is 202.8, which is still very high. However, the gap between Low and Medium (43.1 FPS) is smaller than at 1080p. The gap between High and Ultra remains small at 6.1 FPS. The overall lower frame rates indicate that the GPU is now taking on more of the rendering load. The CPU is still keeping up, but the GPU is becoming the limiting factor for the higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The frame rates at all settings are substantially lower than at 1440p. The drop from Medium (99.7 FPS) to High (61.6 FPS) is a massive 38.1 FPS, and the drop from High to Ultra (3.7 FPS) is small. This pattern is classic for a situation where the GPU is saturated. The CPU is waiting on the GPU to finish rendering each frame. The fact that the Ultra preset fails to hit 60 FPS proves that the RTX 2060 SUPER does not have enough raw pixel-pushing power for the most demanding settings at 4K, regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

The data implies that the Ryzen 5 8400F is more than sufficient for this game. It provides enough headroom to not be a limiting factor at any resolution. The RTX 2060 SUPER is the component that determines the ceiling for performance at higher resolutions and presets. For a game like Inside, this is a well-balanced pairing for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the GPU becoming the deciding factor when moving to 4K.