Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 presents a classic case of a modern, high-thread-count CPU paired with an older, mid-range graphics card. For a title like Inside, a puzzle platformer with a restrained visual style, the data shows that the GPU is the primary gatekeeper for high-resolution performance, while the CPU provides ample headroom. The recorded measurements across all three resolutions and four presets paint a clear picture of where this combo excels and where it hits its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers a very smooth experience across the board. Starting with the Low preset, the average frame rate reaches 135 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the game is far from being a challenge for this hardware at this level. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 108 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS. The High preset still comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 68 FPS. The most demanding setting, Ultra, averages 64 FPS. Even at its lowest point, the system remains playable, with the data showing no sub-60 FPS dips at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset still produces a high average of 97 FPS. The Medium preset is the sweet spot here, delivering an average of 78 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. This shows that the system can handle a moderate increase in graphical fidelity while maintaining a solid frame rate. The High preset drops to an average of 49 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The Ultra preset is more demanding, averaging 46 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1440p, the GPU begins to struggle with the higher-fidelity settings.

At 3840x2160, the limitations of the RX 570 become pronounced. The Low preset is the only one that achieves a playable frame rate, with an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 49 FPS, with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS. The High preset averages just 31 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 29 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming is only viable with the lowest settings, and even then, it barely clears the 60 FPS mark.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the data indicates that the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it is the most demanding setting that still stays at or above 60 FPS. The recorded average at Ultra is 64 FPS. This allows the user to experience the game with maximum visual quality without compromising smoothness.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the most demanding option that maintains a playable frame rate. The average at Medium is 78 FPS, which provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra settings both fall short of playability, so they are not recommended at this resolution. The High preset's average of 49 FPS and the Ultra preset's 46 FPS confirm this.

For 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which yields an average of 61 FPS. This is a marginal pass, as the frame rate hovers just above the 60 FPS line. No other preset at this resolution is viable, with Medium, High, and Ultra all falling below the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604, ensures that it is not a bottleneck in this game. The bottleneck analysis shifts entirely based on resolution, as the GPU's workload changes.

At 1920x1080, the RX 570 is the limiting factor, but the demand is low enough that it can still produce very high frame rates. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop from 135 FPS to 64 FPS, a reduction of 71 FPS. This massive scaling is entirely due to the GPU's rendering load, as the CPU is likely not stressed at this resolution. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and multi-thread score of 7314 are more than sufficient for the game's logic and physics at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more critical. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra is from 97 FPS to 46 FPS, a 51 FPS reduction. The CPU's performance remains constant, so this scaling is again attributed to the GPU rendering more pixels. The RX 570's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed harder at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the absolute bottleneck. The frame rate is severely constrained, with the Low preset at 61 FPS being the only passable option. The CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution, so the 30 FPS drop from Low to High is entirely a function of the GPU's pixel throughput limits. The data shows that the CPU has more than enough headroom, and the game's performance is entirely dependent on the GPU's capabilities.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the CPU's performance is closely matched by several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, a 0% delta from the i5-13400F's average benchmark score of 25292. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, a -0.3% delta, meaning it performs nearly identically. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, a 0.4% delta, and the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, a -0.3% delta. For a gamer using this system, any of these CPUs would provide a similar level of performance in Inside, and none of them would change the frame rate outcomes, as the GPU is the deciding factor.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which scores 28874 with a -0.4% delta, meaning the RX 570 is slightly faster. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580 with a 0.7% delta, putting it marginally behind. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996 with a -0.8% delta, meaning the RX 570 is slightly slower. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421 with a 1.2% delta. In practical terms, swapping the RX 570 for an RX 470 or RX 6800M would result in comparable frame rates in Inside, with differences of less than 1% in overall benchmark scores. The R9 M295X and Quadro RTX 8000 would be slightly slower, but the user would see very little practical difference in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested combinations in the database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3523 out of 3716 combos. This places it in the lower 5.2% of all tested systems. This low ranking is almost entirely due to the age and performance class of the GPU. The CPU is a modern, high-performing part, but the RX 570's age and 4 GB VRAM limit its ability to compete with more modern graphics cards in the database. This ranking is a reflection of the system's overall capability relative to all other combinations, and it highlights that while the CPU is strong, the GPU holds the system back. The ranking is not a measure of its ability to run this specific game, but rather its standing against the entire spectrum of hardware combinations.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Inside? The answer is a conditional yes. At 1920x1080, the system can run the game at the Ultra preset with an average of 64 FPS, and at High, Medium, and Low presets with averages of 68, 108, and 135 FPS respectively. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, making this the ideal resolution for this combo. At 2560x1440, the system runs the game well at Low and Medium presets, with averages of 97 and 78 FPS. The High and Ultra presets are not playable, with averages of 49 and 46 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system can only play the game at the Low preset, with an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset at 49 FPS is the only other recorded setting, and it is below the playable threshold.

For a smooth experience, the data supports using 1920x1080 with Ultra settings for the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable frame rate. At 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset, providing a solid 78 FPS average. At 4K, the Low preset is the only option, and its 61 FPS average is a marginal pass. The overall picture is that this is a capable 1080p machine for Inside, with enough power for a decent 1440p experience at moderate settings. The 4K performance is severely limited, and users with a 4K display should plan to use the lowest settings. The CPU's high performance ensures that it will not be a limiting factor in any scenario, but the RX 570's age is clearly visible at higher resolutions.