Inside

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places this CPU-GPU pairing within a specific performance neighborhood. For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the nearest comparable processors based on aggregate benchmark scores are the AMD EPYC 7H12, Intel Core i5-12450H, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U. The AMD EPYC 7H12 sits within 0.3% of the i5-11400F's average score, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U trails by 0.6%. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.4% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G leads by 0.6%. These deltas are minor, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Inside, though the i5-11400F's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.40 GHz boost clock provides its own distinct character.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, the closest GPU competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, AMD Radeon Pro 5700, AMD Radeon RX 460, and Intel Arc A770M. The RTX 3060 Mobile is a mere 0.4% ahead in average benchmark score, making it effectively indistinguishable in practice. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 leads by 0.5%, while the AMD Radeon RX 460 and Intel Arc A770M sit 1.5% and 1.6% ahead, respectively. These margins are small enough that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth will be the primary differentiator in GPU-bound scenarios, not the raw compute scores.

In the context of Inside specifically, the measured frame rates show that this combination has substantial headroom. The GPU's 62nd percentile ranking among all tested GPUs and the CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all tested CPUs suggest a balanced pairing where neither component becomes a systematic bottleneck at standard resolutions. The recorded data indicates that users with any of the rival components listed above would likely see comparable results, with differences of a few percentage points at most translating to single-digit FPS variations in this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER becomes clear when examining how frame rates scale across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the game is heavily GPU-limited at every preset. Moving from Low to Ultra drops the average frame rate from 272.4 FPS to 135.7 FPS, a reduction of roughly half. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a title where the graphics card dominates performance at lower resolutions, with the CPU's 12 threads providing ample headroom for the game's physics and logic.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern persists but with a compressed range. Low settings deliver 200.9 FPS, Medium drops to 161.1 FPS, High reaches 103.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 97.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows from 136.7 FPS at 1080p to 103.8 FPS at 1440p. This indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is still the primary constraint, but the additional pixel workload begins to eat into the GPU's spare capacity. The CPU's role remains secondary throughout this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes absolute. Low settings produce 129.3 FPS, Medium drops to 102.1 FPS, High falls to 61 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 59.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 69.5 FPS, a much smaller absolute spread than at lower resolutions. This compression suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is approaching its limits at 4K, particularly at High and Ultra presets where the frame rate hovers near the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU contribution becomes negligible at this resolution, as the GPU's fill rate and shading throughput dictate the outcome.

The data shows that for most of the tested configurations, the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU only becomes relevant in the sense that it must sustain minimum frame rates, and the recorded averages show no signs of CPU-induced stutter. The i5-11400F's single-thread score of 868 in 3DMark and 2024 in Cinebench R23 are more than adequate for a puzzle platformer like Inside, which does not demand extreme multi-threaded performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS on average at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 135.7 FPS. This is the optimal choice for 1080p users, as it delivers the highest visual quality while retaining massive performance headroom. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 2176 shading units handle the game's art style without issue.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also clears the threshold comfortably with an average of 97.1 FPS. This makes 1440p Ultra the recommended configuration for users with QHD displays. The 97.1 FPS average provides a 37 FPS cushion above the 60 FPS playability threshold, meaning even demanding scenes with dynamic lighting effects should remain fluid.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Ultra drops to 59.8 FPS, just below the playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which delivers an average of 61 FPS. This is a marginal pass, with only 1 FPS of headroom above the threshold. Users seeking a more comfortable margin at 4K might prefer Medium, which offers 102.1 FPS, but the database's verdict designates High as the best setting that still clears 60 FPS. The choice between visual fidelity and performance buffer becomes a matter of preference, though High provides the maximum quality without crossing below the playable line.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 59.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best playable 4K preset is High at 61 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 97.1 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores 18093 on average in the database. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is 0.4% ahead, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% ahead, the AMD Radeon RX 460 is 1.5% ahead, and the Intel Arc A770M is 1.6% ahead. These are all within a narrow performance band.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at all resolutions. Frame rates scale dramatically with graphics settings, while the CPU's 12 threads provide sufficient headroom. The i5-11400F ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, well above what this game requires.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average is 142.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This provides a very smooth experience with substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the system have any trouble maintaining 60 FPS at any resolution?

A: The only configuration that falls below 60 FPS is 3840x2160 with Ultra settings at 59.8 FPS. Every other tested combination at every resolution stays above 60 FPS, with the lowest playable average being 61 FPS at 4K High.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average frame rates for twelve distinct configurations, covering four presets across three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 272.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Medium reaches 224.1 FPS, High produces 142.7 FPS, and Ultra delivers 135.7 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High, a reduction of 81.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 200.9 FPS, Medium follows at 161.1 FPS, High drops to 103.5 FPS, and Ultra settles at 97.1 FPS. The scaling pattern mirrors 1080p but with compressed absolute values. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 103.8 FPS, compared to 136.7 FPS at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 129.3 FPS, Medium reaches 102.1 FPS, High falls to 61 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 59.8 FPS. This is the only resolution where any preset drops below the 60 FPS threshold. The transition from Medium to High at 4K represents a 41.1 FPS loss, the steepest drop between consecutive presets in the entire dataset. The transition from High to Ultra costs only 1.2 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects are relatively lightweight at this resolution.

The minimum and maximum frame rates are not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies on average values. However, the consistency of the scaling pattern across resolutions suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER maintains stable performance without significant frame time spikes. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for the game's textures and geometry at all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2623 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places it in the 29th percentile from the top, meaning roughly 71% of tested combos outperform it. Given that Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, this ranking reflects the fact that many newer and higher-end systems exceed this pairing's capabilities. However, the ranking does not tell the full story: the measured frame rates show that this combo clears 60 FPS at every resolution except 4K Ultra, and even that configuration misses by only 0.2 FPS.

The database's combo ranking of 2623 out of 3716 might seem modest, but it must be interpreted in context. The rank measures against all tested combinations, which include flagship GPUs and high-end CPUs from multiple generations. For a game like Inside, the absolute performance ceiling is far above what this combo delivers, but the practical experience remains excellent. The 62nd percentile GPU and 71st percentile CPU both sit in the upper half of their respective distributions, and their combined performance is sufficient for smooth gameplay at all common resolutions.

The ranking also reflects the age of the components. The CPU released in March 2021 with a launch MSRP of $157, while the GPU launched in July 2019 with a launch MSRP of 399 USD. Both are now end-of-life products, yet their measured performance in Inside demonstrates that they remain viable for this title. The data shows that the combo's position in the rankings is driven more by the presence of newer, faster hardware in the database than by any deficiency in this pairing's actual gaming performance.

The Verdict

The database's verdict by resolution provides a clear answer: this system can run Inside at playable frame rates across nearly all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 135.7 FPS on average. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, offering maximum visual quality with more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the situation is equally positive. All four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 97.1 FPS. Users with 1440p monitors can confidently select the highest quality settings without sacrificing smoothness. The 37 FPS buffer above the playability threshold provides room for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. High settings achieve 61 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves only 1 FPS of headroom. Ultra falls to 59.8 FPS, just below the threshold. Users with 4K displays should choose High for a stable experience, or Medium for a more comfortable 102.1 FPS average. The recommendation is clear: High is the best playable preset at 4K, and the system can handle the game at this resolution with appropriate settings.

In summary, the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination is more than adequate for Inside. The game's modest graphical demands, combined with the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and the CPU's strong single-thread performance, produce a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, and remains playable at 4K with adjusted settings. The only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, and that miss is by a fraction of a frame. For most users, this combo will deliver a flawless experience with the game's atmospheric art style and puzzle mechanics.