Inside

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The recorded data shows that this combination not only clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset, but it does so with overwhelming headroom. At the most demanding configuration tested, 4K Ultra, the system still produces an average of 126 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. The hardware is so potent that the limiting factor becomes the game's engine and frame rate cap rather than component performance. The analysis below details the optimal settings for each resolution, the respective roles of the CPU and GPU, a full breakdown of measured frame rates, and how this specific combo ranks against other tested hardware configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that for this specific game and hardware pairing, the best settings at each resolution are always the highest available preset: Ultra. The benchmark results show that the system maintains average frame rates well above 60 FPS even at the maximum graphical workload, making it unnecessary to lower any settings for the sake of performance.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset yields an average of 126 FPS. This is the most demanding scenario in the recorded data, yet it still delivers more than double the playable threshold. The High preset at this resolution produces an average of 133 FPS, while Medium and Low produce 165 FPS and 179 FPS respectively. Since the Ultra preset remains far above the 60 FPS threshold, it is the recommended setting for the best visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset delivers an even higher average of 158 FPS. The High preset produces 160 FPS, Medium produces 192 FPS, and Low produces 208 FPS. Again, because the Ultra preset maintains such a high frame rate, there is no performance reason to select a lower graphical preset.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset achieves an average of 176 FPS. High, Medium, and Low settings produce 179 FPS, 215 FPS, and 233 FPS respectively. The difference between Ultra and Low is only 57 FPS, which is negligible given that all configurations are far beyond the refresh rate capabilities of most displays. The Ultra preset is the clear choice here.

In summary, the best settings per resolution are as follows: Ultra at 1080p with an average of 176 FPS, Ultra at 1440p with an average of 158 FPS, and Ultra at 4K with an average of 126 FPS. The system never dips below 60 FPS, even at the highest load, so the most demanding preset is always the best choice.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance characteristics of this pairing in Inside are unusual due to the game's age and relatively modest graphical requirements. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant component, but the CPU still plays a significant role in determining maximum frame rates at lower resolutions and settings.

The scaling between resolutions reveals the GPU's workload. Moving from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra, the average FPS drops from 176 to 158, a reduction of 18 FPS or approximately 10%. Moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops from 158 to 126, a reduction of 32 FPS or approximately 20%. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the rendering workload increases significantly with pixel count.

However, the scaling between presets at a fixed resolution tells a different story. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 57 FPS (233 FPS versus 176 FPS). At 1440p, the difference is 50 FPS (208 FPS versus 158 FPS). At 4K, the difference is 53 FPS (179 FPS versus 126 FPS). The fact that the absolute FPS difference between Low and Ultra remains relatively constant across resolutions suggests that the CPU is a limiting factor at lower presets. When the GPU workload is light (Low preset), the CPU cannot push the frame rate higher than 233 FPS at 1080p. When the GPU workload is heavy (Ultra preset), the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the frame rate drops accordingly.

The Intel Core i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a solid foundation for this game. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and a single-core score of 1451, are more than sufficient for a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. The data suggests that at Ultra settings and above, the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance, while the CPU is the limiting factor only when trying to achieve extremely high frame rates at lower settings. For practical purposes, the GPU dominates the experience at all playable settings, as the frame rates are always far above the display refresh rates of typical monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides a complete picture of performance across all tested settings and resolutions. The following breakdown details the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for each configuration.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 179 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Medium: Average 165 FPS, with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS.
• High: Average 133 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Ultra: Average 126 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 208 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Medium: Average 192 FPS, with a minimum of 164 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS.
• High: Average 160 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Ultra: Average 158 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 233 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Medium: Average 215 FPS, with a minimum of 183 FPS and a maximum of 247 FPS.
• High: Average 179 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.
• Ultra: Average 176 FPS. No minimum or maximum values recorded.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate fluctuates between 183 FPS and 247 FPS, indicating a range of 64 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is from 164 FPS to 221 FPS, a difference of 57 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is from 140 FPS to 190 FPS, a difference of 50 FPS. These fluctuations are likely due to scene complexity and CPU load, but even the lowest recorded minimum (140 FPS at 4K Medium) is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. The absence of minimum and maximum values for other presets suggests that the frame rate is highly stable, with minimal variance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-10400F, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a narrow performance band. The Intel Xeon 6756E has an average score of 14163, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-10400F's score of 14185. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, which is 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, which is 0.6% higher. These delta percentages are negligible, meaning that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Inside. A user with any of these processors would experience the same high frame rates, with differences of only a few FPS at most.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, the nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's score of 54247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 2.7% higher. These differences are small enough that in a game like Inside, which is not graphically intensive, the frame rates would be virtually identical. The RTX 4080 SUPER would be the most direct alternative, delivering essentially the same performance. The AMD options would also provide a similar experience, though the data suggests they have a slight edge in raw benchmark scores, which would translate to a marginal FPS increase at most.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 1590 out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Inside. This places the combo in the upper half of all tested systems, at approximately the 57th percentile. While this might seem modest given the high-end GPU, the ranking is influenced by the fact that the game is very easy to run, and many lower-end CPUs paired with the same GPU would achieve similar frame rates. The ranking reflects the overall system capability, but the practical performance in Inside is exceptional, as evidenced by the 126 FPS minimum average at 4K Ultra.

The rank of 1590 out of 3716 indicates that there are many combinations that perform better, likely with newer or higher-end CPUs that can push even higher frame rates at low settings. However, for the purpose of playing Inside, this ranking is irrelevant because the frame rates are so far above the playable threshold. The combo is not limited by the GPU, and the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid being a bottleneck at any reasonable setting. The data shows that this system is more than capable of delivering a flawless experience in this game.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with extraordinary ease. The verdict by resolution is clear: this combo is playable at all tested settings and resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. The best setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 126 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the minimum frame rate is not recorded, indicating high stability.

At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable. The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 158 FPS. The High preset is nearly identical at 160 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable. The best setting is Ultra, with an average of 176 FPS. The Low preset reaches 233 FPS, but this is unnecessary given the high performance of the Ultra preset.

Ultimately, this hardware combination is overkill for Inside. The data shows that the system can maintain frame rates well above 60 FPS even at 4K Ultra, making it capable of running the game on any modern display with maximum settings. The GPU is the primary performance driver at high settings, while the CPU provides ample headroom for high frame rates at lower presets. The verdict is unequivocal: this PC runs Inside flawlessly at every resolution and preset combination tested.