Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers an extraordinary performance profile for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The measured data indicates that this combination is not merely capable of running the game, but rather overwhelms it at every tested resolution and preset, with frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. This analysis breaks down the specific performance metrics, component roles, and how this pairing compares to other tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data for this CPU and GPU combination reveals that the most demanding preset—Ultra—remains not just playable but exceptionally smooth at every resolution tested. At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset achieves an average of 105.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the most visually demanding setting that maintains high performance at this resolution, and it does so with significant headroom. Lowering to High at 4K yields 113.1 FPS, Medium produces 177.3 FPS, and Low reaches 221.8 FPS, but since even the Ultra preset clears the threshold with a wide margin, there is no need to sacrifice visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the story is even more pronounced. Ultra settings deliver a commanding 169.5 FPS average, making it the clear choice for the best visual experience without any performance concerns. The High preset at this resolution produces 181 FPS, Medium hits 273.1 FPS, and Low reaches 296.9 FPS. The gap between Ultra and the lower presets is substantial, yet all options are far beyond what the display hardware could likely show, given typical 144Hz or 165Hz monitor refresh rates.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves a staggering 235.9 FPS average. This is the optimal setting for full HD, as the hardware brute-forces maximum graphical quality with frame rates that would suit even the highest refresh rate esports displays. High yields 246.1 FPS, Medium reaches 306.1 FPS, and Low tops out at 334.1 FPS. For all three resolutions, the data clearly indicates that the Ultra preset is the recommended starting point, as it provides the richest visual experience while still delivering frame rates that are multiples of the 60 FPS target.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets provides insight into which component is the primary driver for Inside. The game is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer with relatively modest visual complexity, and the data suggests a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions. This is evidenced by the frame rate deltas between presets at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the spread between Low (221.8 FPS) and Ultra (105.5 FPS) is 116.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly 52% when moving to the highest settings. This substantial drop indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the increased pixel count and visual effects at 4K, making it the limiting factor. At 2560x1440, the same comparison shows Low at 296.9 FPS and Ultra at 169.5 FPS, a difference of 127.4 FPS. While the absolute numbers are higher, the percentage drop is similar, confirming the GPU's role as the bottleneck at this resolution as well.

The dynamic shifts at 1920x1080. Here, the difference between Low (334.1 FPS) and Ultra (235.9 FPS) is 98.2 FPS, a smaller absolute gap than at 1440p. The frame rates are so high at 1080p that the CPU, an Intel Core i5-13400F with 10 cores and 16 threads, begins to assert its influence. The CPU's performance ceiling, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191, becomes a more significant factor when the GPU is not as heavily loaded. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is better able to feed the GPU, but the frame rates are so elevated that neither component is truly a limiting factor for a smooth experience.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset reinforces this. For Ultra settings, moving from 1080p (235.9 FPS) to 1440p (169.5 FPS) results in a 28% performance drop, and moving to 4K (105.5 FPS) results in a further 38% drop. This progressive decline is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its high single-thread performance, is more than adequate to handle the game's logic and physics at any resolution, but the GPU's rendering workload scales directly with pixel count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the performance envelope for this combination.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 221.8 FPS average
• Medium: 177.3 FPS average
• High: 113.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 105.5 FPS average

At 4K, the Radeon RX 7900 XT, with its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth, demonstrates formidable raw power. The transition from Low to Medium is relatively modest (44.5 FPS drop), but the jump from Medium to High is severe (64.2 FPS drop), suggesting that High settings introduce a particularly demanding rendering feature. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 7.6 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the top end.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 296.9 FPS average
• Medium: 273.1 FPS average
• High: 181 FPS average
• Ultra: 169.5 FPS average

The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 4K, but with higher absolute numbers. The Low to Medium drop is smaller (23.8 FPS), while the Medium to High drop is massive (92.1 FPS). This reinforces the idea that the High preset triggers a significant increase in GPU workload, possibly related to shadow quality or post-processing effects that are computationally expensive.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 334.1 FPS average
• Medium: 306.1 FPS average
• High: 246.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 235.9 FPS average

At 1080p, the frame rates are astronomical. The differences between presets are more compressed, with the Low to Ultra drop being 98.2 FPS. The scaling here suggests that the CPU, while powerful, may be starting to cap the maximum achievable frame rate, as the GPU has more than enough headroom to push beyond 334 FPS if the CPU could supply the data faster.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, this combination achieves an average of 105.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 169.5 FPS. All presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the performance at 1080p compare to 4K?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset achieves 235.9 FPS, which is 130.4 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result of 105.5 FPS. The resolution scaling shows a significant performance drop when moving to higher pixel counts.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary driver at 1440p and 4K, as shown by the large frame rate drops when increasing settings. At 1080p, the CPU becomes more influential, but both components are so powerful that the game runs at very high frame rates regardless.

Q: What is the frame rate at Medium settings in 4K?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 177.3 FPS. This is a significant improvement over High settings, which yield 113.1 FPS.

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

A: No. The lowest recorded average frame rate across all tested resolutions and presets is 105.5 FPS at 4K Ultra. Every other configuration produces higher frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for both components provides context for what other hardware might behave similarly in this game.

For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the closest performance matches based on average benchmark scores are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a score of 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 with 25362 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D with 25365 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with 25201 (0.4% delta). These processors would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, particularly at 1080p where the CPU's single-thread performance is more relevant. The i5-13400F's strong Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 suggests it is well-suited for the game's logic, and any of these rivals would similarly not bottleneck the GPU.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 660M (avg score 13812, -0.5% delta), the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (13821, -0.5% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 570X (13871, -0.9% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (13543, 1.5% delta). It is important to note that these rivals have significantly lower average benchmark scores than the RX 7900 XT's own avg of 13745, which is misleading in this context. The GPU's actual gaming performance, as shown by its PassMark G3D score of 29009, is far higher than these rivals suggest. The RX 9070 XT, with a 1.5% positive delta, is the closest true performance peer and would likely deliver very similar frame rates in Inside at all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT holds a combo rank of 676 out of 3716 tested combinations in Inside. This places it in the top 18.2% of all tested hardware pairings for this game, which is an impressive position given the game's age and relatively low system requirements. The rank suggests that while there are many more powerful combinations, this setup offers a level of performance that is far beyond what the game demands.

The high rank is primarily attributable to the GPU's exceptional rasterization performance. The RX 7900 XT's 51.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 459.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are more than sufficient for a 2D side-scroller, and the CPU's high clock speeds ensure that frame pacing remains consistent. The combination ranks near the top tier for this title, meaning that users would need to invest in significantly more expensive hardware to see any meaningful improvement in frame rates, which are already well above display refresh rates.

The Verdict

The data leaves no ambiguity: this PC can absolutely run Inside at the highest level. According to the verdictByResolution data, the system achieves playable status—defined as 60 FPS or higher—at all resolutions and all settings.

At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are Ultra with an average of 105.5 FPS. This is not just playable; it is exceptionally smooth, providing a 4K experience that is nearly twice the required frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 169.5 FPS, making it the best choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays. The performance headroom is enormous, allowing for full visual fidelity without any compromise.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset hits 235.9 FPS, which is more than enough for any current or future display technology. This is the definitive resolution and setting combination for this hardware.

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT are overkill for Inside in the best possible way. The GPU, with its 20 GB of memory and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth, is never stressed, and the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are barely utilized. The game runs flawlessly, and the only limitation a user might encounter is the refresh rate of their monitor, not the hardware. This is a combination that will play Inside perfectly at any resolution, with settings maxed out, for years to come.