Inside

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Inside on this configuration shows a system that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The measurements cover three resolutions and four settings levels, with full avg/min/max data available for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers an average of 70 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 140 FPS average. The Medium preset records an average of 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding setting, still holds an average of 67 FPS. This means even at 4K resolution with maximum graphical fidelity, the system maintains a playable framerate, though the margin above 60 FPS is slim at just 7 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales upward substantially. The High preset averages 111 FPS, Low averages 223 FPS, and Medium records 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 205 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p produce an average of 106 FPS, giving a 46 FPS buffer above the playability threshold. The jump from 4K to 1440p improves performance by roughly 58% at Ultra settings, indicating strong resolution scaling.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest framerates. High settings average 155 FPS, Low settings average 310 FPS, and Medium settings record 248 FPS with a minimum of 210 FPS and a maximum of 285 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p reach an average of 147 FPS. Even the lowest recorded framerate across all tested configurations, the 95 FPS minimum at 4K Medium, remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The percentile data places this CPU in the 77th percentile among all processors and the GPU in the 65th percentile among all graphics cards. The combination ranks 2087th out of 3716 tested configurations for this game, placing it in the upper half of systems tested.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that this game is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom across all tested settings. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, provides substantial processing power that does not become a limiting factor in Inside's workload.

Evidence for GPU dominance appears in the scaling pattern. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 163 FPS (310 vs 147), a 111% performance swing. At 3840x2160, the same settings range produces a 73 FPS difference (140 vs 67), a 109% swing. The consistent percentage scaling across resolutions suggests that settings changes affect the GPU workload proportionally, while the CPU maintains stable performance.

Resolution scaling further confirms the GPU-bound nature. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings reduces average FPS from 147 to 106, a 28% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings reduces average FPS from 106 to 67, a 37% drop. These reductions align with the increasing pixel count and corresponding GPU load, rather than any CPU limitation.

The CPU's benchmark scores support this interpretation. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 place it well ahead of what Inside requires. The 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and 2-thread score of 1874 indicate strong per-core performance. Since Inside is a puzzle platformer with relatively modest simulation demands, the CPU rarely becomes the bottleneck.

At 4K Ultra, the 67 FPS average suggests the GPU is operating near its limit. The RTX 2070 SUPER, based on the TU104 chip with 2560 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, handles the increased pixel workload with less headroom. The GPU's 9.062 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become the determining factors at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database show remarkably tight clustering. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, a mere 0.2% behind the 8400F's 25005 average benchmark score. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, 0.3% behind, while the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, 0.4% behind. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, 0.4% ahead. These delta values indicate that swapping the 8400F for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical gaming performance in Inside.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals also cluster closely. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 1% ahead of the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282 average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2% ahead, while the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% ahead. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5% ahead. These small deltas mean that any of these GPUs would deliver framerates within a few percent of the RTX 2070 SUPER in Inside.

The practical implication is that users with any of these rival components can expect similar performance characteristics. The 4K Ultra result of 67 FPS would likely shift by only 1-2 FPS with a different GPU from this group. Similarly, the CPU choice among these rivals would have negligible impact given the game's GPU-bound nature at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

This system can run Inside at every tested resolution and preset configuration while maintaining framerates above 60 FPS. The verdict data confirms that all four settings levels, High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080.

At 4K resolution, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 67 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold but leaves only a small margin for demanding scenes. Players who prefer additional headroom could drop to High settings, which average 70 FPS, or Medium settings, which average 112 FPS with a 95 FPS minimum.

At 1440p, Ultra settings deliver 106 FPS average, providing a comfortable 46 FPS buffer above the threshold. The minimum framerate at Medium settings, 151 FPS, demonstrates that even the lowest recorded performance at this resolution remains far above playability requirements.

At 1080p, Ultra settings reach 147 FPS average, making this the most forgiving resolution for the system. The 310 FPS average at Low settings shows the system's ceiling, while the 210 FPS minimum at Medium settings confirms consistent high performance.

The system's overall ranking of 2087th out of 3716 configurations for this game places it in the 56th percentile, meaning it outperforms the majority of tested systems. The data indicates this is a capable configuration for Inside across all display resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The system achieves playable framerates at all tested settings in 3840x2160. Ultra settings average 67 FPS, High averages 70 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS, and Low averages 140 FPS.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 106 FPS, which is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution and remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance difference exists between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 310 FPS while Ultra settings average 147 FPS. This represents a 163 FPS difference, meaning Ultra settings deliver roughly 47% of the Low setting's framerate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary factor. Performance scales consistently with settings changes and resolution increases, while the CPU's strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851, leave it with ample headroom.

Q: What minimum framerate can be expected at 4K Medium settings?

A: The recorded minimum framerate at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 95 FPS, with an average of 112 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS.

Q: How does this system compare to other tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 2087th out of 3716 tested configurations for Inside, placing it in the upper half of systems. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile among all processors, and the GPU sits in the 65th percentile among all graphics cards.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and still clears the threshold, though the margin is modest.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 106 FPS average, providing both maximum visual quality and a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS requirement. The system has enough headroom at this resolution that even the most demanding settings do not compromise playability.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings reach 147 FPS average, offering the best visual experience with more than double the required framerate. This resolution gives the system the most performance margin, with even the most demanding preset leaving significant room for fluctuations.

For users prioritizing consistent high framerates over maximum visual quality, the Medium preset at each resolution provides the lowest recorded minimums of 95 FPS at 4K, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 210 FPS at 1080p. These figures confirm that the system handles Inside with substantial performance reserves across all tested configurations.