Inside

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 presents a mid-range combination that is heavily dependent on resolution and quality settings when running Inside. The measured data shows a clear performance curve, with the system delivering playable frame rates at 1080p across the board, while 4K requires significant compromises. The recorded benchmark results indicate that this is a capable setup for the game, but the margin for error shrinks as pixel count increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest performance. The Low preset produces an average of 149.5 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 119.6 FPS, still leaving substantial headroom. High settings yield 74.6 FPS, and even the Ultra preset maintains an average of 73.2 FPS. This means every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin, with the difference between Low and Ultra being roughly 76 frames per second.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance cost becomes apparent. The Low preset averages 110 FPS, which remains strong. Medium settings drop to 83.5 FPS, still well above the threshold. High settings average 55 FPS, which falls short of 60. The Ultra preset averages 52.3 FPS, the lowest recorded at this resolution. The data shows a consistent step-down pattern: each increase in quality at 1440p costs approximately 25 to 30 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable performance. The Low preset averages 71.2 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution that clears the threshold. Medium settings drop to 54.1 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 31.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is significant, roughly 17 frames, and the jump from Medium to High costs another 22 frames. The recorded data indicates that 4K gaming with this hardware is only viable on the lowest quality preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU in this combination, the Intel Core i5-11400F, sits near several processors with comparable average benchmark scores. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, placing it 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. In practical terms, all four alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the differences are within measurement noise.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 580 has an average score of 12928. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12940, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, 0.5% lower, and the AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12847, 0.6% lower. The RX 580 sits squarely in the middle of this group, meaning any of these GPUs would deliver essentially the same experience in Inside at the same settings and resolution.

For users considering alternatives, the data suggests that swapping the i5-11400F for any of its nearest rivals would not meaningfully change performance in this game. The same applies to the RX 580: a GTX 1660 SUPER would be slightly faster on average, but the delta is small enough that the FPS differences would be minimal.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this specific CPU and GPU pairing as rank 3376 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places the combo in the lower half of all tested systems, specifically in the bottom 9% of tested configurations. The rank reflects the hardware's age and position in the benchmark database, where newer hardware dominates the upper echelons.

This ranking does not mean the system is inadequate for the game itself, Inside is a puzzle platformer with modest requirements. The measured FPS data shows the combo performs well at 1080p and adequately at 1440p on lower presets. The rank of 3376 is a measure against all tested combinations, not a measure of playability in absolute terms. The data confirms the system is capable of running the game, and the low rank is a function of hardware tier rather than a statement about game performance.

The Verdict

The recorded verdict by resolution is straightforward. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra being the most demanding setting tested. The Ultra setting averages 73.2 FPS, which is the highest quality that still meets the playable threshold. At this resolution, the system is fully playable with no settings restrictions.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium. The Medium preset averages 83.5 FPS, which is the best setting at this resolution. High and Ultra both fall short of the 60 FPS threshold, so users at 1440p should use Medium for the best balance of image quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low. The Low preset averages 71.2 FPS, which clears the threshold. Users at 2160p should use Low to maintain smooth gameplay. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with High and Ultra averaging around 32 FPS, which is not ideal for sustained play.

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Inside, but the experience scales strongly with resolution. The system is fully playable at 1080p, moderately playable at 1440p with reduced settings, and only playable at 4K on the lowest settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data reveals how the workload shifts across resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is likely the primary constraint, as the CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F, has enough headroom to feed the RX 580. The FPS differences between presets at 1080p are large, from 149.5 at Low to 73.2 at Ultra, which indicates the GPU is doing most of the work.

At 1440p, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows slightly, from 110 FPS down to 52.3 FPS. The scaling between presets remains consistent, suggesting the GPU continues to be the bottleneck. The CPU's role at this resolution is still secondary, as the Core i5-11400F's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient for the game's demands.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The performance drops sharply, with Low averaging 71.2 FPS and Ultra dropping to 31.8 FPS. The CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution; the RX 580's 8 GB of memory and 256-bit bus are being pushed to their limits. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same settings is substantial, for example, High settings drop from 74.6 FPS at 1080p to 55 FPS at 1440p to 32 FPS at 4K. This pattern confirms the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU remains a stable foundation across all settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 73.2 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1080p users who want maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that meets the threshold is Medium, averaging 83.5 FPS. High and Ultra both fall below 60 FPS, so Medium is the best choice for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears 60 FPS is Low, averaging 71.2 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra are all below the threshold, with Medium at 54.1 FPS and High and Ultra around 32 FPS. Users at 4K should use Low to achieve smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 73.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gameplay?

A: The Medium preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, averaging 83.5 FPS. High and Ultra fall to 55 FPS and 52.3 FPS respectively, both below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only on the Low preset. At 3840x2160, Low averages 71.2 FPS. Medium drops to 54.1 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra to 31.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to the GTX 1660 SUPER?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928, while the GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, which is 0.4% higher. The performance difference is negligible for this game.

Q: How does the i5-11400F compare to the i5-12450H?

A: The i5-11400F scores 17177 on average, while the i5-12450H scores 17239, a 0.4% difference. Both CPUs would deliver essentially identical performance in Inside.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low averages 149.5 FPS, while Ultra averages 73.2 FPS. The difference is 76.3 FPS, with the gap reflecting the GPU load increase from quality settings.