Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is an overwhelmingly capable combination for running Inside, delivering well above the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested. Benchmark data confirms that this system not only clears the playable threshold with ease but does so with substantial headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays even at 4K. The strongest evidence is at 1440p Ultra, where the system produces 113.8 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, where it reaches 157.7 FPS, indicating that the hardware is far from strained by this puzzle platformer. The only scenario where performance dips below the triple-digit mark is at 4K with the Ultra preset, yet it still maintains a solid 71 FPS average, leaving no doubt about its ability to run the game smoothly across the board.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average frame rates reported for each combination. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available in the provided information, so the analysis relies entirely on average FPS figures. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 335 FPS, while the Medium preset reaches 269.9 FPS. The High preset yields 168.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still achieves an average of 157.7 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is not bottlenecked by either the CPU or GPU, as even the highest quality setting only reduces performance by roughly half compared to the lowest setting, which is a reasonable scaling for a graphically intensive workload.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong but shows a predictable decline compared to 1080p. The Low preset averages 244 FPS, the Medium preset drops to 196.9 FPS, and the High preset comes in at 123.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 113.8 FPS, which is a substantial 27.8% reduction from the 1080p Ultra figure of 157.7 FPS. This scaling suggests that at 1440p, the GPU begins to play a more significant role, as the increased pixel count demands more from the Radeon RX 6700 XT. However, the absolute numbers remain far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so the experience is smooth even at the highest settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance scaling becomes more pronounced, but the system still holds up admirably. The Low preset averages 155.2 FPS, which is still more than double the playable threshold. The Medium preset drops to 120.2 FPS, while the High preset averages 76 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding configuration tested, yielding an average of 71 FPS. This represents a 53.5% decrease from the 1080p Ultra performance, which is a significant drop but still leaves the system comfortably above the 60 FPS mark. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system never falls below the playable threshold, making it a versatile option for high-resolution gaming.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU plays a progressively larger role as resolution increases, while the CPU remains largely sufficient for this game at all settings. At 1920x1080, the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets is substantial, with the Low preset at 335 FPS and the Ultra preset at 157.7 FPS. This 52.9% reduction suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, as the CPU can clearly feed frames at a much higher rate than the GPU can render them at Ultra settings. The Intel Core i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides ample processing power for a puzzle platformer like Inside, which is not known for heavy CPU demands.

At 2560x1440, the gap between presets narrows slightly, with the Low preset at 244 FPS and the Ultra preset at 113.8 FPS, a 53.4% reduction. This similar scaling to 1080p indicates that the GPU is still the primary constraint, but the absolute performance drop from 1080p to 1440p at each preset shows the GPU working harder. For instance, the High preset falls from 168.5 FPS at 1080p to 123.6 FPS at 1440p, a 26.6% decrease that aligns with the increased pixel count of 78% more pixels. The CPU's role remains secondary, as even the most demanding CPU-bound scenarios in this game are unlikely to stress the i5-13400F beyond its capabilities, evidenced by its strong benchmark scores like 22604 in Cinebench R23 multicore.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominance becomes even clearer. The Low preset at 4K averages 155.2 FPS, which is actually lower than the 1080p Ultra preset at 157.7 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is now the sole limiting factor. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 71 FPS, a 54.7% reduction from the Low preset at the same resolution, showing that the GPU's rendering workload scales heavily with both resolution and quality settings. The CPU's contribution at 4K is minimal, as the frame rates are entirely dictated by the GPU's ability to process the higher pixel count. Overall, the data shows that for Inside, the RX 6700 XT is the determining component for performance at all resolutions, while the i5-13400F provides sufficient headroom to avoid any CPU-induced bottlenecks.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284 and a delta percentage of 0, indicating identical performance. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4% lower. These rivals are all within a fraction of a percent of the i5-13400F's average benchmark score of 25292, meaning that any of these CPUs would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Inside. For a game that is not CPU-intensive, the choice between these processors would have no measurable impact on the FPS figures reported here, as the GPU is the limiting factor.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile with an average score of 27435 and a delta percentage of 0, matching the RX 6700 XT's performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27565, which is 0.5% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27135, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27839, which is 1.5% higher. These delta percentages are all within 1.5% of the RX 6700 XT's average benchmark score of 27425, suggesting that these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside. The RTX 3090, despite being a higher-tier card, is only 0.5% faster in this benchmark context, which translates to a negligible difference in actual gameplay. Similarly, the RTX 4070 Mobile being a laptop part matches the desktop RX 6700 XT exactly in average score, indicating that mobile users with that GPU would see comparable performance.

The Verdict

Based on the measured FPS data, this PC can absolutely run Inside at all resolutions and presets with performance far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the verdict data confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 71 FPS. This means that even at 4K with maximum quality settings, the system maintains a comfortable frame rate above the 60 FPS mark. The best settings at 4K are Ultra, achieving 71 FPS, which is the most demanding configuration that still stays playable. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, this is the recommended choice.

At 2560x1440, the system performs even better, with all presets playable and the Ultra preset averaging 113.8 FPS. This resolution offers a significant performance boost over 4K, with nearly double the frame rate at the same Ultra settings. The best settings at 1440p are Ultra, providing 113.8 FPS, which is well above the threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1920x1080, the system is in its element, with the Ultra preset averaging 157.7 FPS. This is the highest frame rate among the Ultra presets across all resolutions, making 1080p the ideal choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate gaming. The verdict is clear: this PC runs Inside flawlessly at every resolution, with no settings combination falling below 60 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 71 FPS on average, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achieved with this configuration?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 335 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, according to the measured data.

Q: How does performance scale from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 157.7 at 1920x1080 to 71 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 55% due to the increased pixel count.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions, as the Intel Core i5-13400F provides sufficient processing power, evidenced by the frame rate reductions aligning with GPU workload increases.

Q: Are there any settings where the game drops below 60 FPS?

A: No, the lowest average FPS recorded across all resolutions and presets is 71 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which remains above the playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p to maximize quality while staying playable?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 113.8 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that still comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 157.7. This setting provides the highest visual quality while delivering more than double the playable threshold, making it the recommended choice for 1080p displays. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, averaging 113.8 FPS, which ensures a smooth experience on higher-resolution monitors without sacrificing visual fidelity. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains playable with an average of 71 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold, so it is still the recommended setting for 4K users who prioritize image quality. However, users seeking additional headroom at 4K could drop to High settings, which average 76 FPS, but the data shows Ultra is sufficient for a stable experience. Across all resolutions, the Ultra preset delivers the best visual experience while maintaining playable frame rates, confirming that this hardware combination is well-suited for Inside at any setting.