Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a decisive performance envelope for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. Benchmark data shows this combination is not merely capable but overwhelmingly powerful, with measured average frame rates ranging from 79.6 FPS at 4K Ultra to 335.1 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates a system that obliterates the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested setting and resolution, positioning it as extreme overkill for this title’s modest graphical demands.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides context for both components. For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the average benchmark score is 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The closest alternatives are remarkably tight in performance: the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, a 0% delta, meaning the two are statistically identical in average benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score 25362 and 25365 respectively, showing a -0.3% delta, indicating they are marginally slower than the i5-13400F. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 with a 0.4% delta, slightly faster. For practical purposes, any of these four rivals would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Inside, as the game’s CPU load is minimal at these performance levels.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT holds an average benchmark score of 22549, ranking in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals show similar clustering. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 22435, a 0.5% delta, meaning the RX 7700 XT is slightly ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729, a -0.8% delta, putting it marginally ahead of the AMD card. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, a -1.5% delta, also slightly faster. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 22170, a 1.7% delta, meaning the RX 7700 XT is clearly faster. In Inside, these differences would translate to a few frames per second at most, since the game is not graphically intensive; all of these GPUs would produce triple-digit frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: this game is overwhelmingly GPU-bound, but even the GPU is rarely stressed. Looking at the scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 180.7 to 79.6, a reduction of 101.1 FPS. This 56% performance decrease when resolution quadruples indicates the render resolution is the primary bottleneck, which is characteristic of GPU-limited scenarios. The CPU’s role is secondary; the i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide ample headroom that never becomes a limiting factor in this puzzle platformer.

The preset scaling further confirms the GPU’s dominance. At 1080p, moving from Low (335.1 FPS) to Ultra (180.7 FPS) reduces performance by 154.4 FPS, a 46% drop. At 4K, the same preset change from Low (176.1 FPS) to Ultra (79.6 FPS) reduces performance by 96.5 FPS, a 55% drop. The larger percentage drop at 4K indicates that the GPU’s shading units, texture mapping units, and render output units are working progressively harder as resolution increases. The RX 7700 XT’s 3456 shading units and 96 ROPs handle the load, but the data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the GPU is not saturated, as the frame rate remains well above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this specific pairing in Inside is 1363 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places it in the top 36.7% of all tested systems, which is notable given the game’s age and low system requirements. The rank reflects not just raw performance but also how the system handles this specific title’s engine characteristics. The 1363rd position suggests that many other combos, likely those with even higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 or RX 7900 XTX, achieve higher frame rates, but the practical difference is invisible at these performance levels. The data implies that the i5-13400F and RX 7700 XT pairing is far more powerful than necessary for Inside, and the rank is limited only by the presence of even more extreme hardware in the database.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data is unambiguous: this PC runs Inside flawlessly at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 3840x2160, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable, with Ultra achieving an average of 79.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 131.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 180.7 FPS. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the lowest average frame rate recorded across all 12 test scenarios is 79.6 FPS at 4K Ultra. This means users can max out every graphical option at any resolution without dipping below the playability threshold. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the most demanding scenario, yet it still clears 60 FPS by nearly 20 frames, providing a comfortable margin for any frame-time variance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture across three resolutions and four presets. At 1920x1080, the results are exceptional. Low settings produce an average of 335.1 FPS, Medium 305.4 FPS, High 192.3 FPS, and Ultra 180.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is only 29.7 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High is a significant 113.1 FPS, suggesting that High preset introduces more demanding effects like shadows and post-processing. The difference between High and Ultra is 11.6 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains high but scales down predictably. Low averages 273.9 FPS, Medium 221.1 FPS, High 139.5 FPS, and Ultra 131.7 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is 49 FPS, a 27% reduction, which aligns with the increase in pixel count. At 3840x2160, the numbers continue to decline. Low averages 176.1 FPS, Medium 138.7 FPS, High 84.4 FPS, and Ultra 79.6 FPS. The most notable observation is that the 4K High preset (84.4 FPS) is only 4.8 FPS faster than 4K Ultra (79.6 FPS), suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional features are relatively lightweight. Across all resolutions, the min and max FPS values are not provided, so only average frame rates can be analyzed, but the consistently high averages indicate stable performance.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 79.6, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the fastest preset at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 achieves the highest average FPS of 335.1, followed by Medium at 305.4 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average is 139.5 FPS, while at 3840x2160 High, it drops to 84.4 FPS, a reduction of 55.1 FPS.

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

A: The data shows GPU dominance, as frame rates scale significantly with resolution changes, while the CPU remains underutilized. The i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient.

Q: What are the nearest GPU rivals to the RX 7700 XT?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (0.5% delta), RTX 4060 Mobile (-0.8% delta), RTX 2080 (-1.5% delta), and AMD Radeon RX 5700 (1.7% delta) are the closest in average benchmark scores.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in any tested scenario?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded is 79.6 at 4K Ultra, which still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 19.6 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 79.6 FPS. This is the maximum graphical quality available, and the system handles it comfortably. For 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, achieving an average of 131.7 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. For 1920x1080, Ultra is again the optimal choice, delivering an average of 180.7 FPS. In all three cases, the data shows that there is no need to compromise on visual quality, as even the highest preset at 4K provides a 19.6 FPS margin above the playability threshold. The results indicate that users can enable every graphical feature without concern, making this combo a definitive answer for playing Inside at maximum fidelity.