Inside

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a wide range of frame rates in Inside, depending on the resolution and quality preset selected. The recorded data shows that this combination is highly capable, but the margin for error at 4K Ultra narrows significantly. At 1920x1080, the system achieves well over double the 60 FPS playable threshold across all tested settings. Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong, with even the Ultra preset holding an average of 88.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable up to Medium settings, but the higher presets begin to stress the graphics card, with Ultra averaging 53.8 FPS, just below the standard playable mark. The following sections break down the exact numbers and what they mean for this specific hardware pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database includes measured average FPS readings for three resolutions and four settings each. Minimum and maximum frame data are not recorded for this combination, so the analysis relies on average frame rates, which are sufficient to judge overall playability.

At 1920x1080, the lowest tested setting is Low, which returns an average of 258.9 FPS. Medium scales down to 206.0 FPS, a drop of roughly 20% from Low. High averages 125.4 FPS, and Ultra is nearly identical at 125.1 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is negligible, only 0.3 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset does not add meaningful extra load for this game at this resolution. All four settings clear the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with the most demanding preset still delivering more than twice the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS numbers are still strong but show a clearer separation between presets. Low reaches 186.3 FPS. Medium drops to 145.9 FPS, which is a 21.7% reduction. High averages 93.0 FPS, and Ultra averages 88.5 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is 4.5 FPS, a modest drop. Every preset at this resolution remains above 60 FPS, with the lowest average being 88.5 FPS at Ultra. This makes 1440p a very comfortable resolution for this hardware in Inside.

At 3840x2160, the pattern shifts significantly. Low averages 113.6 FPS, which is still playable. Medium averages 93.5 FPS, retaining a solid buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. High drops to 58.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS mark. Ultra averages 53.8 FPS, further below the threshold. The transition from Medium to High is steep: a reduction of 35.2 FPS, or 37.6%. At 4K, the user must choose between Medium and Low for a smooth experience, while High and Ultra require lowering the resolution or accepting a sub-60 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU pairing for Inside against all other tested combos. The combination holds rank 2901 out of 3716 total combos. This places it in the 78th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 78% of the systems in the database for this game. The rank reflects the actual measured FPS combination across all resolutions.

This ranking is useful for context. The combo is not a top-tier performer, likely because the RTX 2060 sits in the mid-range of the GPU spectrum, and the i5-11400F is a solid but not flagship processor. Nonetheless, the rank shows that it handles Inside much better than the average system in the database. Given that the game is a puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands, the ranking is expected to be favorable compared to more demanding titles. The percentile of 78% suggests that most systems tested fall below this combo in this specific game.

For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p or 1440p, this rank is reassuring. It confirms that the hardware is not a bottleneck for Inside, and the limiting factor will be the display refresh rate rather than the system performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 125.1 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so the game will run smoothly at these settings.

Q: Is the combo playable at 3840x2160?

A: Yes, but only on Low, Medium, and High presets. Low averages 113.6 FPS, Medium 93.5 FPS, and High 58.3 FPS. The High preset falls below 60 FPS, so Medium is the highest playable setting at 4K.

Q: What is the best setting at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is the best setting at 1440p, with an average of 88.5 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU perform relative to other processors in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177 and sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 with a delta of 0.3% and the Intel Core i5-12450H with a delta of -0.4%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar graphics cards?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290 and sits at the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a delta of 0%, followed by the AMD Radeon 680M at 0.1% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 0.6%.

Q: What is the combo rank among all tested combinations for Inside?

A: This combo ranks 2901 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the 78th percentile of all tested systems. This indicates that 78% of tested configurations perform worse in this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU component, the i5-11400F has very close neighbors in the database. The AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average score of 17120, which is 0.3% higher than the i5-11400F. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 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. These CPUs would behave almost identically in Inside, as the performance deltas are within a single percentage point. For gaming, the small differences in synthetic benchmarks will not translate into measurable FPS differences in a light title like Inside.

For the GPU component, the RTX 2060 is closely matched by several other cards. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 is a 0% difference in average score, making it a direct performance equivalent. The AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% higher. These GPUs will all produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside at the same settings and resolution. If a system has any of these GPUs paired with a similar CPU, the FPS results would be within a few frames of the measured values.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant component in Inside. The scaling between resolutions and presets clearly points to the graphics card as the limiting factor. At 1080p, the Ultra and High presets both average around 125 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough frames at this level, and the GPU is not yet stressed. The jump from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 29% for the same preset. For example, 1080p High averages 125.4 FPS, while 1440p High averages 93.0 FPS. This 32.4 FPS drop is a classic GPU-bound behavior, as the pixel count increases from 2.07 million to 3.69 million.

At 1440p, the CPU still has headroom. The fact that Low averages 186.3 FPS and Ultra averages 88.5 FPS shows a huge gap caused entirely by the GPU workload. The CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck at 1440p, as the highest average FPS (186.3) is far above the 60 FPS target. At 4K, the GPU load increases further. The pixel count is 8.29 million, which is more than double 1440p. The FPS numbers at 4K confirm this: Low averages 113.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 53.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 59.8 FPS, which is the largest spread across all resolutions.

The CPU influence is minimal. The 6-core, 12-thread i5-11400F has a high single-thread score, which is important for game logic and draw calls. The database shows a single-thread Passmark score of 2981 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1777. These numbers indicate that the CPU can handle the frame counts that the GPU produces. The game's low polygon count and simple physics, typical of a puzzle platformer, place little stress on the processor. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (258.9) is a strong indicator that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as it can output a very high frame rate.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Inside without issues. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with the lowest average being 125.1 FPS at Ultra. At 2560x1440, all four settings are also playable, with Ultra averaging 88.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system can play the game at Low and Medium settings, which average 113.6 FPS and 93.5 FPS respectively. High at 4K averages 58.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra is 53.8 FPS.

For players with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, the game will run at very high frame rates, making it a fluid experience. For 4K, the game should be played at Medium settings or lower to maintain a frame rate above 60 FPS. The game is a linear puzzle platformer, so the visual quality difference between Medium and High is not worth sacrificing frame rate. The overall verdict is that this is a good match for the game, with only the 4K High and Ultra presets falling short of the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium. The average FPS at 4K Medium is 93.5 FPS. High and Ultra both fall below the threshold, with 58.3 FPS and 53.8 FPS respectively. For a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, Medium is the recommended setting.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS line is Ultra. The average FPS at 1440p Ultra is 88.5 FPS. This gives a comfortable margin above the threshold, so all settings are playable at this resolution. Ultra is the best choice for visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the highest preset is Ultra, with an average FPS of 125.1 FPS. The system has a large surplus of performance at 1080p, so even the most demanding preset does not stress the hardware. Ultra is the recommended setting for maximum visual fidelity, while still providing more than double the playable frame rate.