Inside

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Inside shows this combination delivering extremely high frame rates across every resolution and preset tested. At 1920x1080, the lowest average recorded is 176.8 FPS on Ultra settings, while the highest reaches 232.7 FPS on Low settings. Medium settings produce 213.2 FPS average, and High settings land at 178.6 FPS. Every 1080p configuration exceeds 170 FPS, meaning the display refresh rate, not the hardware, becomes the limiting factor for most monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains comfortably above 150 FPS in all cases. Low settings average 205.9 FPS, Medium drops slightly to 193.9 FPS, High comes in at 159.4 FPS, and Ultra holds at 155.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 50 FPS, showing that the preset choice matters but never threatens playability.

At 3840x2160, the story changes somewhat but remains impressive. Ultra settings average 97.3 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. High settings average 106 FPS, Medium reaches 163 FPS, and Low peaks at 175.5 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is roughly 78 FPS, which is the largest difference observed across all resolutions. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU workload scales more noticeably with visual quality settings.

The data shows no minimum or maximum frame rate values were recorded, only averages. This means the analysis relies on mean performance, which for a puzzle platformer like Inside is a reliable indicator given the game's typically consistent frame pacing. The absence of recorded dips suggests the hardware maintains steady output, though the database does not provide explicit 1% low or 0.1% low measurements.

Comparing resolutions, 1080p Low is 56.9 FPS faster than 4K Low, and 1080p Ultra is 79.5 FPS faster than 4K Ultra. The performance scaling from 4K down to 1080p is substantial at every preset, but even the most demanding 4K configuration remains far above the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon 6756E, which scores 14163 against the i5-10400F's 14185, a difference of 0.2 percent. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, sitting 0.5 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6 percent above. In practical terms, these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Inside, though the game's modest threading requirements mean the i5-10400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are unlikely to be stressed.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT's nearest rivals are older or lower-tier cards. The AMD Radeon HD 7770M scores 13536 against the RX 9070 XT's 13543, a 0.1 percent gap. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 scores 13515, 0.2 percent lower. The NVIDIA P106-090 scores 13470, 0.5 percent lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 555 scores 13407, 1 percent lower. These comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark averages, not game-specific performance. For Inside specifically, the RX 9070 XT's actual FPS results are far above what these rival scores might suggest, since the game is not graphically demanding.

The percentile data places the i5-10400F at the 68th percentile among all CPUs and the RX 9070 XT at the 55th percentile among all GPUs. This means the CPU outperforms roughly two-thirds of tested processors, while the GPU sits slightly above the midpoint of the GPU distribution. The combination's rank of 1745 out of 3716 tested combos places it in the upper half of all system configurations, which aligns with the strong FPS results observed.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The recorded average is 176.8 FPS, which is the lowest of all 1080p presets but still nearly three times the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K?

A: Yes, all four presets at 3840x2160 exceed 60 FPS. The lowest average is 97.3 FPS on Ultra, and the highest is 175.5 FPS on Low.

Q: Which resolution and preset combination delivers the highest frame rate?

A: The highest recorded average is 232.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Medium at 1080p follows at 213.2 FPS.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset?

A: At Ultra settings, the drop is from 176.8 FPS at 1080p to 97.3 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 79.5 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 232.7 FPS to 175.5 FPS, a reduction of 57.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p according to the database?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 155.9 FPS, which is the highest quality preset that still maintains a very high frame rate. All presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: Does the game ever drop below 60 FPS in the measurements?

A: No recorded average falls below 97.3 FPS, which occurs at 4K Ultra. Every tested configuration clears the 60 FPS threshold by at least 37.3 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 1745 out of 3716 tested configurations for Inside. This places the system in the upper portion of all tested combos, roughly in the 53rd percentile of system pairings. The rank reflects both components working together, and given the game's low hardware demands, the position is more a measure of overall system capability than a predictor of playability.

The i5-10400F's 68th percentile standing among CPUs suggests the processor is above average for general tasks, while the RX 9070 XT's 55th percentile among GPUs indicates the graphics card sits near the middle of the GPU performance distribution. The combination's game-specific rank benefits from Inside being a puzzle platformer that does not heavily tax either component.

Compared to the full database, the system has substantial headroom. The lowest recorded FPS across all settings and resolutions is 97.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is 62 percent above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This headroom means the combo ranks well not because it barely achieves playability, but because it exceeds it by a large margin at every configuration.

The rank of 1745 with 3716 total combos indicates that roughly 1971 other tested configurations rank higher, while about 1744 rank lower. For a game as undemanding as Inside, many of those higher-ranked systems would deliver identical experiences due to frame rate caps or display limitations rather than meaningful performance advantages.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with exceptional margin. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 176.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 155.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 97.3 FPS.

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the database confirms that every single measured configuration exceeds this. The weakest result, 4K Ultra at 97.3 FPS, still provides a 37.3 FPS buffer above the threshold. This means users can enable maximum visual quality at any resolution without concern for dropping below playable frame rates.

The game's release date of July 2016 means it predates this hardware by several years, and the measured performance reflects that generational advantage. The RX 9070 XT, released in March 2025 with a launch MSRP of 599 USD, pairs with the i5-10400F, released in April 2020, to create a system that handles Inside with substantial headroom.

For users with high refresh rate displays, the 1080p results are particularly relevant. Low settings reach 232.7 FPS, which supports 240 Hz monitors. Medium settings at 213.2 FPS also clear 200 FPS. Even Ultra at 1080p sustains 176.8 FPS, which exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates. At 1440p, Ultra at 155.9 FPS still supports 144 Hz displays, and Low at 205.9 FPS approaches 240 Hz capability.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Ultra, with an average of 176.8 FPS. This is the highest quality option and it still delivers nearly three times the required frame rate. Users can select Ultra without compromise.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains the best choice, averaging 155.9 FPS. This is 95.9 FPS above the playable threshold, providing both maximum visual quality and a frame rate high enough for smooth gameplay on most displays.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 97.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 37.3 FPS. This makes Ultra the recommended preset at 4K as well. The next step down, High, averages 106 FPS, but the difference of 8.7 FPS is minor compared to the visual quality gain from Ultra.

The data consistently shows that Ultra is the best setting at every resolution. The lowest margin above 60 FPS occurs at 4K Ultra with 97.3 FPS, and even this configuration provides a comfortable buffer. The database does not record any scenario where dropping to a lower preset is necessary to maintain playability.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates over visual fidelity, Low settings at 1080p provide 232.7 FPS, which is 55.9 FPS higher than Ultra at the same resolution. At 1440p, Low reaches 205.9 FPS versus Ultra's 155.9 FPS. At 4K, Low averages 175.5 FPS versus Ultra's 97.3 FPS. The choice between presets depends on whether the display can take advantage of the higher frame rates, but playability is never in question.