Inside

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers an exceptionally smooth experience in Inside, with every tested resolution and preset clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin. The benchmark data shows that this combination is not merely adequate; it is overpowered for this puzzle platformer, providing headroom that allows users to prioritize maximum visual quality without any performance concerns. The recorded data confirms that the RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, driving frame rates that scale predictably with resolution and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this game and hardware combination is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four quality presets. The database records average FPS values for each configuration; minimum and maximum frame rates were not captured, so the analysis relies on the average figures.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across all settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 235.7 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. The Medium preset averages 214.2 FPS, while the High preset reaches 180.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding setting at this resolution, still achieves an average of 175.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that the hardware is nowhere near its limits at 1080p, as even the most demanding preset produces frame rates nearly three times the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains remarkably strong. The Low preset yields an average of 209.3 FPS, while Medium drops slightly to 194.8 FPS. The High preset averages 151.9 FPS, and Ultra, the heaviest load, still produces 143.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 65.8 FPS, showing that the GPU has ample computational headroom. Even at the most demanding settings, the system maintains a frame rate more than double the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, which is the highest resolution tested, the hardware continues to impress. The Low preset averages 179.1 FPS, and Medium averages 154.5 FPS. The High preset delivers 96.5 FPS, while Ultra, the most demanding configuration, still achieves an average of 91.6 FPS. This is the only resolution where the frame rate dips below 100 FPS, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS target. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a drop of 87.5 FPS, which is the most significant difference across all resolutions, but the absolute numbers remain high.

The data reveals that the average FPS across all presets at 1080p is around 201.4 FPS, at 1440p it is approximately 174.9 FPS, and at 4K it is about 130.4 FPS. This steady decline with increasing resolution is typical of GPU-bound workloads, where higher pixel counts demand more from the graphics card. However, the RX 6800 XT handles even the most extreme load of 4K Ultra with ease, never approaching the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank within the database is recorded as 1828 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems, though not at the very top. The percentile data for the individual components supports this positioning. The CPU, the Intel Core i5-10400F, has a percentile rank of 68 among all tested CPUs, indicating that it outperforms more than two-thirds of its peers. The GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, has a percentile rank of 85 among all tested GPUs, meaning it is faster than 85% of graphics cards in the database.

The combo's rank of 1828 out of 3716 is interesting because the GPU is clearly a high-end part, but the CPU is a mid-range offering. In a game like Inside, which is a puzzle platformer with relatively modest system requirements, the GPU's strength is the primary driver of the high frame rates. The rank suggests that many other combinations in the database consist of stronger CPUs paired with comparable or stronger GPUs, which push them higher in the ranking. However, the actual performance data shows that this combo is more than sufficient for this specific title.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 14185, which is close to its nearest rivals. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a delta of 0.5%. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, a delta of -0.6%. These rivals are all within a 1% performance band, indicating that the i5-10400F is a well-positioned mid-range processor. For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile at 47743 (a delta of 1.5%), the Intel Arc A550M at 49737 (a delta of -2.5%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti at 49957 (a delta of -3%), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 at 50001 (a delta of -3%). These deltas show that the RX 6800 XT is surrounded by capable hardware, but it holds its own with a strong average score of 48477.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results clearly indicate that the GPU is the dominant component in this pairing for Inside. The evidence lies in the scaling of frame rates across resolutions. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS across all presets drops from approximately 201.4 to 174.9, a reduction of about 13%. When moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 130.4, a reduction of about 25%. This steady decline with increasing pixel count is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. The CPU's role becomes less significant as the resolution increases, because the GPU is working harder to fill more pixels.

The settings scaling also points to the GPU being the limiting factor. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 60.4 FPS (235.7 down to 175.3). At 2560x1440, the difference is 65.8 FPS (209.3 down to 143.5). At 3840x2160, the difference expands to 87.5 FPS (179.1 down to 91.6). The widening gap at higher resolutions is due to the increased load on the GPU's shading units, texture mapping units, and render output units. The RX 6800 XT, with its 4608 shading units and 128 render output units, is clearly the component that determines these frame rates.

The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not a bottleneck in this scenario. The Core i5-10400F has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, which is sufficient for a game like Inside that does not demand extreme multi-threaded performance. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451, is adequate for the game's logic and physics. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would be most likely to become a limiting factor, the system achieves 235.7 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not holding back the GPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this combo, the database's nearest rivals for both components provide insight into what other hardware would behave similarly. On the CPU side, the Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. The nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 (0.2% slower), the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 (0.3% faster), the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 (0.5% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 (0.6% faster). These CPUs would all deliver nearly identical performance in Inside, as the game is not CPU-intensive and the differences are within a rounding error.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 48477. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile at 47743, which is 1.5% slower. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, which is 2.5% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957, which is 3% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, also 3% faster. These GPUs would produce frame rates in Inside that are within a few percentage points of the RX 6800 XT. In practice, this means that a system with any of these GPUs paired with a similar CPU would achieve average FPS figures close to those recorded here, with the 4K Ultra result of 91.6 FPS potentially varying by a few frames either way.

The data suggests that the RX 6800 XT is a strong performer that sits just below the highest-tier GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, particularly the RTX 5070 Ti and RX Vega 64, are marginally faster in synthetic benchmarks, but in a game like Inside, the differences would be imperceptible. All of these alternatives would provide a smooth experience at 4K Ultra, maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average FPS of 91.6 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that Ultra is the best setting at 4K, with all presets (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) being playable.

Q: What is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 235.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the maximum frame rate in the measured dataset, indicating that the hardware is capable of very high refresh rate gaming at lower resolutions.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163, 0.2% slower) and the Intel Core 7 160UL (14232, 0.3% faster). These differences are negligible, meaning the CPU's performance is effectively identical to these alternatives.

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

A: The GPU is the dominant component. The data shows that frame rates decline steadily as resolution increases, from 235.7 FPS at 1080p Low to 179.1 FPS at 4K Low. This scaling indicates a GPU-bound workload, where the RX 6800 XT determines performance.

Q: What is the worst performance recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 91.6, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. Even this worst-case scenario remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, demonstrating the combo's capability.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1828 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places it in the upper half of all systems in the database, with the GPU's high percentile (85) being the primary contributor to this position.

The Verdict

The verdict is unequivocal: this PC can run Inside at maximum quality across all tested resolutions. The verdict by resolution shows that every resolution from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 has all four presets (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) marked as playable, with the best settings being Ultra in each case. The average FPS at the best settings are 175.3 at 1080p, 143.5 at 1440p, and 91.6 at 4K. All of these figures are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The data indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the star of this configuration. Its high percentile rank of 85 and its ability to maintain over 90 FPS at 4K Ultra in a game like Inside show that it has significant headroom. The Intel Core i5-10400F, while not the most powerful CPU in the database, is more than sufficient for this title, as evidenced by the high frame rates at low resolutions where CPU load is most apparent. Users can confidently enable Ultra settings at any resolution and expect a flawless experience. For those with high refresh rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results provide ample performance to take advantage of displays running at 144 Hz or higher. This combination is a strong choice for Inside, offering performance that far exceeds the game's demands.