Inside

Inside is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer released in 2016, and the question of whether an AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 can run it is answered clearly by the measured frame rates in the data. This combination is a modern desktop pairing, with the CPU being a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part on the AM5 socket, and the GPU being a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The benchmark results show that this system does not merely run the game; it dominates it, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset. The data set includes average, minimum, and maximum frame rates across three resolutions and four quality settings, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. The following analysis breaks down the ranking of this combo, the division of labor between CPU and GPU, the optimal settings for each resolution, and the expected behavior of similar hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 in Inside places this pairing at rank 2247 out of 3716 tested combinations. This percentile position, roughly in the upper 40% of all tested combos, is notable given the game's age and its relatively modest hardware demands. The rank is calculated from actual measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings, not from synthetic benchmarks, so it reflects real-world gameplay performance. While this rank might seem mid-pack, it is important to contextualize it within the fact that Inside is a lightweight title; many higher-ranked combos likely use far more powerful components that are wasted on this game. For this specific CPU and GPU pairing, the rank demonstrates that the system is more than adequate, but it also shows that there is headroom in the database for much stronger configurations. The CPU alone sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, which confirms that neither component is a bottleneck at this game's typical load levels. The combo's rank is a function of both parts working together, and in this case, the data indicates that the pairing is well-balanced for a game like Inside, where the visual complexity is moderate but the need for consistent frame pacing is high due to the platforming gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

To understand which component matters more for Inside, the scaling between resolutions and presets provides clear evidence. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 296 FPS. Moving to Medium settings at the same resolution drops the average to 237 FPS, and High settings yield 148 FPS. This progression shows that the GPU is responding to increased rendering load, but the sheer FPS numbers at 1080p Low suggest the CPU is capable of feeding frames far beyond what the GPU can render at higher presets. The jump from Low to Medium is a 59 FPS drop, while the jump from Medium to High is an 89 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU workload grows non-linearly with preset quality. At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats: Low averages 213 FPS, Medium drops to 170 FPS, and High falls to 106 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset (e.g., High going from 148 to 106 FPS) shows a 28% reduction in frame rate, which is consistent with the increased pixel count. At 3840x2160, the trend continues: Low averages 134 FPS, Medium averages 107 FPS, and High averages 67 FPS. The 4K High result is just above the 60 FPS threshold, which indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at this resolution. Across all resolutions, the CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases because the GPU's pixel-pushing duties dominate. At 1080p Low, the CPU must handle high frame rates, but the Ryzen 5 8400F, with its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943, is more than capable of sustaining those rates. The data shows that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance at 4K, where frame rates hover near the playable threshold at High settings, while the CPU is sufficient at all resolutions. The measured minimum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings, and they show 201 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 91 FPS at 4K, which are all well above 60, reinforcing that neither component causes stutter-prone dips.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset, as confirmed by the verdict data. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce an average of 64 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a slim margin. This is the highest quality setting available, and it remains playable, though with less headroom than lower resolutions. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings yield an average of 101 FPS, providing a comfortable buffer above 60 FPS and making it the best choice for a smooth experience. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 141 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold, making it the ideal resolution for maximum visual fidelity with no performance concerns. The data also shows that High settings at 4K average 67 FPS, which is slightly higher than Ultra's 64 FPS, but Ultra is still playable. The verdict explicitly lists Ultra as the best setting for all three resolutions, with average FPS values of 64, 101, and 141 respectively. These numbers indicate that the system has enough performance to run the game at its highest quality preset at every resolution tested, which is a strong outcome for a title that is not graphically demanding but still benefits from higher resolution rendering. The margin at 4K is tight, but the average of 64 FPS is above the threshold, so users can confidently select Ultra without sacrificing playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, which is extremely close to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, a delta of only 0.2% slower, meaning it would behave nearly identically in Inside. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% difference, and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.4% difference. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% faster. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, so in practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver the same frame rates as the Ryzen 5 8400F in this game, given the same GPU and settings. For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL at 21153 (0.6% faster), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M at 21237 (1% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at 20713 (1.6% slower), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile at 21379 (1.6% faster). These differences are small enough that swapping the RTX 5050 for any of these GPUs would result in nearly the same measured FPS in Inside. For example, the RX 5600 XT, being only 1.6% slower, would likely still keep every preset above 60 FPS at all resolutions, based on the current data. The RTX A4000 Mobile, being 1.6% faster, would provide a marginal improvement, but the difference would be imperceptible in a game that runs at over 100 FPS at most settings. This information is useful for users who might have one of these alternative components available, as they can expect similar performance without needing to change their settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured frame rates provides a detailed picture of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 296 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded in the data. Medium settings average 237 FPS, with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. High settings average 148 FPS, and Ultra settings average 141 FPS, both without recorded extremes. At 2560x1440, Low averages 213 FPS, Medium averages 170 FPS with a minimum of 145 FPS and a maximum of 196 FPS, High averages 106 FPS, and Ultra averages 101 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low averages 134 FPS, Medium averages 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS, High averages 67 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The only presets with min/max data are the Medium settings at each resolution, which is likely because those were the focus of more detailed monitoring. The minimum FPS values at Medium are 201, 145, and 91 for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively, and all are above the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that even during the most demanding moments, the system does not drop below playability. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 27 FPS (from 134 to 107), while the gap between High and Ultra is only 3 FPS (from 67 to 64), suggesting diminishing returns at higher settings. At 1080p, the gap between High and Ultra is 7 FPS (148 to 141), which is relatively small, while the gap between Low and Medium is 59 FPS, showing that the biggest performance hit comes from moving from Low to Medium. These numbers allow for precise tuning: if a user wants a fixed 144 FPS at 1080p, they can use High settings (148 FPS) or Ultra (141 FPS) and stay close, while Medium at 237 FPS offers headroom for future patches or background tasks.

The Verdict

The verdict for this PC is unambiguous: it can run Inside at the highest quality preset at every resolution tested. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, though with only a 4 FPS margin. This means 4K Ultra is technically playable, but users who prefer a larger safety margin might opt for High settings, which average 67 FPS, or Medium, which averages 107 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 101 FPS, which is comfortably above the threshold and provides a smooth experience with plenty of headroom. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 141 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality without any performance concerns. The verdict data lists all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at all three resolutions, meaning there is no preset that drops below 60 FPS. The minimum FPS values, where recorded, are also above 60 FPS, so the system maintains playability even in demanding scenes. The only caveat is at 4K Ultra, where the average of 64 FPS is close to the threshold, but it still qualifies. In summary, this combo is overkill for Inside, but that is not a negative; it ensures that users can run the game at maximum settings regardless of their display's resolution, from 1080p to 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset averages 67 FPS, and Medium averages 107 FPS, so there are multiple playable options at 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution and setting combination for the highest frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate in the data is 296 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. For a balance of visual quality and speed, 1920x1080 Ultra averages 141 FPS, which is still extremely high.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964, which is 0.2% slower. The Intel Core i7-11850H and i7-13620H are 0.3% and 0.4% slower respectively, while the AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.4% faster. These differences are negligible in gameplay.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and all presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the average frame rate is always above 60 FPS. The lowest average is 64 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest recorded minimum is 91 FPS at 4K Medium.

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

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the frame rate drops significantly from Low (134 FPS) to High (67 FPS), indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1920x1080, the frame rate is very high even at Ultra (141 FPS), so the CPU is not a bottleneck. The GPU becomes more critical as resolution increases.

Q: What GPU models would perform similarly to the RTX 5050 in this game?

A: The nearest rivals to the RTX 5050, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (0.6% faster), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (1% faster), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (1.6% slower), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (1.6% faster). These would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside.