Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a highly capable experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Benchmark data shows this pairing has no trouble maintaining fluid frame rates at standard resolutions, though 4K Ultra presents a notable challenge. The measured performance across three resolutions and four quality presets reveals a system that is well-balanced for this title, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck only at the highest pixel counts. The data confirms that this is a strong match for the game’s demands, offering headroom for high refresh rate displays at 1080p and 1440p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 114 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the playable threshold, indicating that the system is far from strained at this resolution. The frame rate headroom suggests that users with 120Hz or 144Hz displays could even consider capping the frame rate to match their panel’s refresh rate for a perfectly smooth experience, as the average of 114 FPS is well within reach.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again remains the highest quality option that clears the 60 FPS bar, with an average of 82 FPS. The drop from 114 FPS to 82 FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p is a significant 28% reduction, but the resulting performance is still smooth and responsive. This resolution offers a great balance between visual fidelity and performance, making it a sweet spot for this hardware combination.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 52 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at this resolution averages 54 FPS, also missing the mark. The most demanding playable preset at 4K is Medium, which delivers a solid 87 FPS average with a minimum of 74 FPS. This demonstrates that the Arc B570 can handle 4K, but only when graphical settings are dialed back from the maximum. The data shows a clear performance tier separation at 4K, with Medium being the definitive choice for a locked 60 FPS experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core i5-13400F is more than sufficient for Inside, and the GPU is the primary performance limiter in most scenarios. This is evident from the scaling between presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rate drops from 240 FPS at Low settings to 114 FPS at Ultra. This 126 FPS difference is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s workload increasing with more complex shading and effects, as the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck at such high frame rates.

The role of the GPU becomes even more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate at Low settings is 108 FPS, while at Ultra it falls to 52 FPS. The sheer pixel count at 4K places a massive load on the Arc B570’s rendering pipeline. The CPU’s performance is largely irrelevant here; the data shows that the GPU is the deciding factor in whether the game is playable. The fact that the 13400F has a strong multi-core score of 22,604 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 3,191 suggests it has ample headroom for the physics and game logic of a puzzle platformer, which are typically not heavily threaded.

The scaling between resolutions provides further insight. At Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 192 FPS at 1080p to 138 FPS at 1440p, a 28% reduction. When moving to 4K, the Medium preset drops to 87 FPS, another 37% reduction. This progressive decline with resolution is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions, which is not the case. The conclusion is clear: for this game, the Intel Arc B570 is the component that determines playability, while the Core i5-13400F provides a stable foundation that never holds the GPU back.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset also falls short at 54 FPS. To play at 4K with a smooth experience, the Medium preset is required, which averages 87 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 82 FPS. While this is above 60 FPS, it does not fully saturate a 144Hz display. To get closer to 144 FPS, the Medium preset, which averages 138 FPS, would be a better choice for high refresh rate gaming at that resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its closest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25,292. This is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which scores 25,284 (a 0% difference). It is also very close to the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which score 25,362 and 25,365 respectively, both showing a -0.3% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25,201, a 0.4% delta.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 a better performer than the Intel Arc A750?

A: In terms of average benchmark score, the Arc B570 scores 20,556. The Arc A750 scores 20,582, which is a -0.1% difference. This indicates that the two GPUs have nearly identical overall performance, with the A750 holding a negligible lead.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the High preset, the system delivers an average of 120 FPS. This provides a very smooth experience and is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for most high refresh rate monitors.

Q: How does this specific CPU and GPU combination rank among all tested combos for this game?

A: The combination ranks 2,983 out of 3,716 tested combos. This places it in the top 20% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a relatively high-performing pairing for Inside.

The Verdict

The data definitively answers the question: yes, this PC can run Inside very well. The verdict by resolution is clear-cut. At 1920x1080, every preset, from Low to Ultra, exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 114 FPS. This makes the system fully capable of delivering a flawless experience on standard 1080p monitors.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears the playable threshold on all presets. The highest quality option, Ultra, averages 82 FPS, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. This resolution is the ideal target for this hardware, offering a significant visual upgrade over 1080p without sacrificing frame rate stability.

The only compromise is at 3840x2160. While the system can play the game at 4K, the Ultra and High presets fall short of the 60 FPS target, averaging 52 FPS and 54 FPS respectively. To achieve a playable frame rate at 4K, users must select the Medium preset, which delivers a robust 87 FPS average. The data suggests that for a locked 60 FPS at 4K, the Medium preset is the definitive choice, and it still looks excellent. Overall, this combination is a strong performer for Inside, offering a smooth experience at all common resolutions with only a minor settings adjustment needed at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for each component, several alternative pairings would offer a nearly identical experience. For the CPU, the nearestRivals data shows the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Intel Core 5 120, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H all have average benchmark scores within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-13400F. Swapping in any of these processors would result in negligible performance differences in Inside, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D, with its 3D V-Cache, might be a particularly interesting alternative for gaming, but the benchmark data shows it performs on par with the 13400F in this context.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which has a delta of 0.1%. This means a system with a mobile RTX 3070 would perform almost exactly the same in Inside. Other close alternatives include the Intel Arc A750 (-0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (-0.5%). For a desktop user, the Arc A750 is the most relevant comparison, as it is a comparable desktop part. The data suggests that a system built with a Core i5-13400F and an Arc A750 would be functionally indistinguishable from the B570 setup in this game, with all playable presets remaining the same.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2,983 out of 3,716 tested combos in the database. This places the system in the 80th percentile of all tested hardware pairings for Inside. This is a strong showing, indicating that this particular configuration offers above-average performance for this title. The rank is likely driven by the GPU’s solid mid-range performance and the CPU’s high level of single-threaded capability, which helps maintain high frame rates even at lower resolutions. While it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, the data clearly shows it is well above the median, providing a smooth and reliable gaming experience for the majority of players. The combination’s position in the top 20% of all tested combos underscores its capability as a balanced and effective pairing for this puzzle platformer.