Inside

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold for Inside across every resolution and preset tested. The recorded data shows that even the most demanding preset, Ultra, averages 106.9 FPS at 3840x2160, while lower resolutions reach much higher values. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and comparable alternatives.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average FPS for each resolution and settings combination; minimum and maximum frame rates were not captured for these runs. The following table lists all measured averages.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 210.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 178.5 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 112.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 106.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 245.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 224.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 179.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 173.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 273.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 250.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 213.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 206.0 |

At 4K, the spread from Low to Ultra is substantial: Low averages 210.6 FPS, Medium 178.5, High 112.6, and Ultra 106.9. The ordering is not strictly monotonic, as High falls below Medium at every resolution. The same pattern holds at 1440p and 1080p, where High consistently trails Medium by a noticeable margin. For example, at 1440p Medium delivers 224.8 FPS while High drops to 179.8, and at 1080p Medium reaches 250.1 versus High's 213.1. This suggests that the High preset applies certain effects that are more demanding than those in Medium, though the exact rendering changes are not recorded. Regardless, all configurations remain far above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of FPS across resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as pixel count rises. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 206 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it falls to 173.2; at 4K Ultra, it drops to 106.9. This progressive decline with increasing resolution is characteristic of GPU-bound rendering, where the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth determine the ceiling. The RTX 5070 features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s, which supports high-resolution workloads. In contrast, the CPU's role is more evident at lower resolutions where the GPU can produce very high frame rates. The i5-11400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and its benchmark scores reflect solid single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024) and capable multi-threading (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340). At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 273.2 indicates that the CPU is not limiting the frame rate; otherwise, the output would cap at a lower value. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the FPS drops accordingly, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K.

The percentile rankings also support this interpretation. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU is at the 82nd percentile. The GPU is relatively stronger, which aligns with the observation that the combo handles high resolutions well. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the CPU's logic and physics load are likely modest, and the recorded FPS at 1080p suggests ample headroom. The data shows that the i5-11400F can feed the RTX 5070 sufficiently at lower resolutions, but the GPU's capabilities define the upper bounds at higher settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on average benchmark scores, several components perform nearly identically to the CPU and GPU in this combo. For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the nearest rivals are:

• AMD EPYC 7H12: average score 17120, 0.3% higher
• Intel Core i5-12450H: average score 17239, 0.4% lower
• AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G: average score 17278, 0.6% lower
• Intel Core Ultra 7 164U: average score 17074, 0.6% higher

These processors are all within 0.6% of the i5-11400F's average benchmark score of 17177. In a game like Inside, where the CPU is not a limiting factor at high resolutions, swapping the CPU for any of these would likely yield very similar FPS results, though the database does not directly measure those pairings.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, the nearest GPU rivals are:

• AMD Radeon Pro 580: average score 40318, 0.1% higher
• AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100: average score 40063, 0.8% higher
• AMD Radeon Pro 5300: average score 40870, 1.2% lower
• NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile: average score 39568, 2.0% higher

The RTX 5070's average benchmark score is 40377, so these alternatives fall within a 2% margin. Given that the game's performance is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, using any of these GPUs with the same CPU would produce frame rates close to those recorded here, though exact numbers are not available.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings?

A: The combo averages 106.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve the highest average FPS?

A: The highest recorded average is 273.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the combo capable of maintaining 60 FPS at all tested configurations?

A: Yes. The lowest average across all tested settings is 106.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, so every configuration clears 60 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 1120 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of the database.

Q: What are the launch MSRPs of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $157, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of $549.

Q: Which components are closest in performance to the CPU and GPU?

A: For the CPU, the AMD EPYC 7H12 is 0.3% higher in average score. For the GPU, the AMD Radeon Pro 580 is 0.1% higher.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1120th out of 3716 entries in the database for Inside. This places it in the 30th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning about 70% of combos perform better in aggregate. However, the CPU and GPU individually rank higher: the i5-11400F is at the 71st percentile and the RTX 5070 at the 82nd percentile. The gap between the combo rank and the component percentiles suggests that other factors, such as memory configuration or storage speed, may influence the overall ranking, though the database does not break down those contributions. In practice, the recorded FPS for this combo is exceptionally high for the game, so the rank reflects relative standing among a broad set of hardware, not an absolute deficiency.

Best Settings per Resolution

For every resolution, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The measured averages at Ultra are:

• 3840x2160: 106.9 FPS
• 2560x1440: 173.2 FPS
• 1920x1080: 206.0 FPS

Because all presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) exceed 60 FPS at every resolution, the user can choose the highest quality setting without dropping below the playability threshold. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, leaving headroom for potential frame drops or additional background tasks.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at all tested resolutions and settings with frame rates well above 60 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms that every configuration is playable, and the best settings (Ultra) yield 106.9 FPS at 4K, 173.2 FPS at 1440p, and 206.0 FPS at 1080p. The lowest recorded average, 106.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, is still nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. The i5-11400F and RTX 5070 combination provides ample performance for this puzzle platformer, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint at high resolutions and the CPU proving sufficient even at 1080p. For users seeking maximum visual quality, enabling Ultra at any resolution is fully supported by the recorded data.