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Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places this CPU and GPU pairing within a specific performance neighborhood, and understanding that context helps set expectations. The Intel Core i5-11400F holds the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its closest measured rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120 (a 0.3% difference), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17074 (0.6% higher than the i5-11400F). On the other side, the Intel Core i5-12450H posts 17239, which is 0.4% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G reaches 17278, a 0.6% advantage. These deltas are remarkably tight, meaning the i5-11400F should deliver virtually indistinguishable framerates in Inside when paired with any of these processors. The single-thread and multi-thread characteristics of the i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, align closely with these alternatives, so users upgrading from one of these CPUs to the i5-11400F would see no meaningful change in this game.

For the graphics side, the Intel Arc B580 sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals form an interesting cluster: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, which is 0.2% higher; the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, 0.6% lower; the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% higher; and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 1.0% higher. All four of these GPUs are within a single percentage point of the Arc B580 in aggregate benchmarks. For Inside specifically, this means the Arc B580 would produce nearly identical frame rates to an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080, despite those cards belonging to different generations. The RX 580 2048SP and P106-100 also fall into the same performance band. When considering alternative builds, swapping the Arc B580 for any of these four cards would change the measured FPS by less than a couple of frames in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 the system achieves 61.8 FPS on High settings, 100.2 FPS on Medium, and 125 FPS on Low. Ultra settings drop to 59.9 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. Ultra settings deliver 92.2 FPS, which is the most demanding option that still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120, putting the i5-11400F 0.3% ahead. The Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.4% ahead of the i5-11400F with a score of 17239.

Q: Is the GPU more similar to an RTX 2080 or an RTX 3080 based on the data?

A: The Arc B580 scores 23021. The RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 0.6% lower, while the RTX 3080 scores 23172, which is 0.7% higher. The Arc B580 is slightly closer to the RTX 3080 in raw score, but both deltas are under 1%, making them effectively equal in this context.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra settings run at 130.5 FPS, making it the best and most demanding preset while still delivering more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How many total tested combos does this pairing rank above?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks 2796 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the upper portion of the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 266.5 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate for this combination. Medium settings reach 213.9 FPS, High settings hit 132.2 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 130.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 52.6 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 81.7 FPS. Interestingly, High and Ultra are nearly identical, with only a 1.7 FPS difference, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds visual features that cost almost nothing on this hardware at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings still deliver a very high 192.1 FPS, and Medium follows at 158.1 FPS. High settings drop to 96.7 FPS, while Ultra manages 92.2 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows the expected resolution penalty: Low loses 74.4 FPS, Medium loses 55.8 FPS, High loses 35.5 FPS, and Ultra loses 38.3 FPS. The relative ordering remains consistent, with High and Ultra staying close together.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to approach the playable limit. Low settings still run at 125 FPS, and Medium delivers a solid 100.2 FPS. High settings reach 61.8 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings fall to 59.9 FPS, missing the threshold by a single frame. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steep: Low loses 67.1 FPS, Medium loses 57.9 FPS, High loses 34.9 FPS, and Ultra loses 32.3 FPS. Notably, the High and Ultra presets at 4K show only a 1.9 FPS difference, mirroring the pattern seen at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

This combination can run Inside at all three tested resolutions, but with an important caveat at 4K. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 130.5 FPS, so players have full freedom to max out the game. At 2560x1440, all four presets also stay above 60 FPS, with Ultra reaching 92.2 FPS, meaning the highest visual quality is fully playable. At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced: High settings average 61.8 FPS, which is above the threshold, but Ultra drops to 59.9 FPS, just below it. The database records that High, Low, and Medium are playable at 4K, while Ultra is not. Players who want to run at 4K should select High settings to stay above 60 FPS, sacrificing the Ultra preset for a 1.9 FPS gain in the wrong direction. The margin at 4K High is slim, only 1.8 FPS above the threshold, so users with sensitive displays might prefer dropping to Medium, which offers a more comfortable 100.2 FPS buffer.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU and GPU combinations in the database for Inside, this pairing ranks 2796 out of 3716, placing it in the 75th percentile of all combos. This rank reflects the fact that the system is not at the top of the charts, but it is solidly above the median. The rank is determined by the combined capabilities of the i5-11400F and Arc B580, and the data shows that this pairing is sufficient for high-refresh-rate play at 1080p and 1440p, while barely missing ultra-quality 4K. Compared to the many higher-ranked combos in the database, the gap is driven primarily by GPU performance at higher resolutions, since the CPU percentile of 71 is respectable but not elite. The 3716 total combos include systems with much stronger GPUs that would easily exceed 100 FPS at 4K Ultra, whereas this combo caps at 59.9 FPS for that preset. The rank of 2796 indicates that roughly 920 tested combos perform worse than this pairing, which aligns with the fact that the system can handle most presets at most resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which runs at an average of 130.5 FPS. There is no reason to lower the settings at this resolution, as even the heaviest preset leaves enormous headroom above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best choice, with an average of 92.2 FPS. This provides a 32.2 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold, giving players room for framerate dips without dropping below playable levels. The visual quality gain from Ultra over High, which runs at 96.7 FPS, is worth the modest 4.5 FPS reduction.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, averaging 61.8 FPS. This is the only resolution where players must compromise on settings. Ultra is not viable because it averages 59.9 FPS, just under the threshold. Medium is a safer alternative at 100.2 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while still technically clearing 60 FPS. The 1.8 FPS margin is tight, so players with variable refresh rate displays might prefer Medium for consistency.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the workload shifts between components as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence because the GPU can render frames quickly enough that the processor becomes the limiting factor in certain presets. The small difference between High (132.2 FPS) and Ultra (130.5 FPS) at 1080p suggests that the GPU is not saturated, and the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the Arc B580. The massive jump from High to Low at 1080p, a 134.3 FPS increase, indicates that reducing graphical load allows the GPU to run much faster, but the CPU still manages to keep up at 266.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent performance drop across all presets, but the relative differences between presets remain similar. Low at 1440p (192.1 FPS) is still far above the CPU's likely limit, so the processor is not the bottleneck at this resolution either. The fact that Ultra at 1440p runs at 92.2 FPS, which is 38.3 FPS lower than at 1080p, shows that the GPU is doing more work per frame.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The 4K Ultra preset drops to 59.9 FPS, which is only 1.9 FPS lower than High at 61.8 FPS. This tiny gap between High and Ultra at 4K, compared to the 1.7 FPS gap at 1080p and 4.5 FPS gap at 1440p, suggests that the GPU is becoming saturated and the extra visual features in Ultra are pushing it over the edge. Meanwhile, the CPU's role diminishes at 4K, since the frame rates are lower and the processor has more time to prepare each frame. The measured data shows that upgrading the GPU would provide the largest benefit for players targeting 4K, while the i5-11400F is more than adequate for the CPU side at all resolutions tested. The 71st percentile CPU ranking supports this conclusion, as it indicates the processor is well above average for handling this type of workload.