Inside

The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a thoroughly playable experience in Inside, the 2016 puzzle platformer. Measured data shows the pairing clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested, with the weakest result being 66 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra. The combo ranks 2217th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database but comfortably capable for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2217 out of 3716 tested combinations places it below the median of the database. That ranking reflects aggregate performance across many workloads, not the specific demands of Inside. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all tested processors with an average benchmark score of 17177, while the GPU lands at the 59th percentile with an average score of 16014. In Inside, the recorded FPS figures are far more encouraging: even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution, 3840x2160 Ultra, averages 66 FPS. The rank is dragged down by the CPU's mid-range positioning and the GPU's similar standing, but the game's measured performance shows the combo punches well above its database position in this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions shows how the workload shifts between the two components. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo produces 273 FPS average. At 3840x2160 Low, it drops to 140 FPS. At Ultra settings, the same resolution change moves from 147 FPS at 1080p down to 66 FPS at 4K. The larger absolute drop at Ultra settings indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count and shading complexity increase. The RX 9060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth handles the bandwidth requirements of Inside without issue, but the 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs determine the ceiling at higher resolutions.

The CPU's role is most visible at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 273 FPS result shows the i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, boosting to 4.40 GHz, are more than sufficient to feed the GPU. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p runs from 273 FPS down to 147 FPS, while at 4K the same preset gap runs from 140 FPS down to 66 FPS. This compression at 4K is typical of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache, dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and 65 W TDP provide ample headroom for a game of this scope. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14340 and singlecore score of 2024 confirm solid general-purpose performance, while its Geekbench multicore score of 7737 and singlecore score of 1777 reinforce that assessment.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination is exceptionally fast. Low settings produce 273 FPS average. Medium averages 247 FPS with a minimum of 210 and maximum of 284. High averages 155 FPS. Ultra averages 147 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with the lowest recorded minimum being 210 FPS at Medium. The spread from Low to Ultra at this resolution is substantial, but even the Ultra preset leaves enormous headroom for frame pacing or background tasks.

At 2560x1440, the results remain strong. Low averages 222 FPS. Medium averages 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 and maximum of 204. High averages 111 FPS. Ultra averages 106 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent: Ultra falls from 147 to 106 FPS, while Low falls from 273 to 222 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 151 FPS means there is no risk of dropping below the playable threshold even in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to feel the load. Low averages 140 FPS. Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 and maximum of 128. High averages 70 FPS. Ultra averages 66 FPS. The Ultra result at 66 FPS is the only point where the combo approaches the 60 FPS threshold, though it still clears it. The Medium preset's minimum of 95 FPS shows that even the lower bound at 4K remains comfortably playable. The 4K Low result of 140 FPS indicates that users who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity can still achieve very high performance at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K?

A: Yes. All four presets at 3840x2160 average above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 66 FPS and Low at 140 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra at 106 FPS average is the most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS, and it does so with substantial margin.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, making the RX 9060 0.7% slower in aggregate database performance.

Q: Is the i5-11400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 273 FPS average, indicating the CPU can drive the GPU well beyond the 60 FPS target. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking and 17177 average score support this.

Q: What minimum FPS can be expected at 1440p Medium?

A: The recorded minimum is 151 FPS, with an average of 178 FPS and a maximum of 204 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i5-11400F scores 17177 on average, which is 0.3% above the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, which averages 147 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra again is the best choice, averaging 106 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 66 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold. In all three resolutions, the most demanding preset tested remains playable, so there is no need to compromise on visual quality. Users can select Ultra at their native resolution and expect a smooth experience.

The Verdict

The data shows this combination can run Inside at every resolution and preset tested, with all results above 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS is the closest call, but it still clears the playable threshold. At 1440p, Ultra averages 106 FPS, and at 1080p, Ultra averages 147 FPS. The verdict is straightforward: the i5-11400F and RX 9060 handle Inside without any playability concerns, and users can select the highest preset at their native resolution. The CPU's launch MSRP was $157, which, combined with the GPU's 59th percentile standing, makes this a balanced pairing for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD EPYC 7H12 (average score 17120, 0.3% lower), the Intel Core i5-12450H (17239, 0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278, 0.6% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074, 0.6% lower). Any of these processors would deliver effectively identical CPU performance in Inside, since the game's demands are modest and the i5-11400F already provides far more headroom than needed.

On the GPU side, the RX 9060's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, 0.7% higher), the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 1.0% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852, 1.0% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, 2.1% lower). The RTX 3060 Ti is the closest competitor in aggregate score and would behave nearly identically in Inside at these settings. The R9 370X and RX 7700, despite being 1.0% lower in average score, would also produce similar FPS figures. For this specific game, the differences among these GPUs are negligible, as all of them clear the 60 FPS threshold at 4K Ultra with the i5-11400F.