Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is an exceptionally strong combination for running Inside, ranking in the 959th position out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 26% of all systems. This hardware easily surpasses the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested, with the lowest recorded average frame rate being 96 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. The data indicates this is not merely a playable setup but one that delivers a high-refresh-rate experience even at maximum graphical fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 959 out of 3716 tested configurations places it firmly in the upper quartile of all systems benchmarked for Inside. This positioning is driven by the synergy between a strong modern CPU and a high-end previous-generation GPU. The i5-13400F sits in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292, while the RTX 3080 holds the 68th percentile against all GPUs with an average score of 23172. Together, they create a system that handles the game’s demands with substantial headroom.

What makes this rank particularly notable is the consistency across resolutions. While many combinations show a steep drop-off when moving from 1080p to 4K, this pairing maintains playable performance throughout. The rank of 959 reflects that while there are many faster systems, the vast majority of the 3716 tested combos—over 2700 of them—perform worse. The data shows a system that is decidedly above average for this specific title, with no scenario in the measured data where frame rates fall below 96 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal that the GPU is the dominant performance factor at all resolutions, but the CPU becomes relatively more important as resolution decreases. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is a 105 FPS gap (196.8 down to 96 FPS), showing that the RTX 3080 is heavily taxed by pixel throughput. At 1080p, the same settings spread is 122.1 FPS (330.7 down to 208.6 FPS), indicating that at lower resolutions, the GPU has more headroom and the CPU’s ability to feed frames becomes a more significant variable.

The scaling from 4K to 1080p at the same settings illustrates this dynamic. At High settings, the average FPS rises from 102 at 4K to 220 at 1080p—a 115.7% increase—while at Low settings, it rises from 196.8 to 330.7, a 68% increase. This disproportionate gain at higher settings suggests that as the GPU load decreases, the i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to keep up with the increased frame requests. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191 indicate it has ample headroom for a game like Inside, which is not typically considered CPU-intensive. The data shows that at 4K, the RTX 3080 is the limiting factor, while at 1080p, the system becomes more balanced, but neither component ever bottlenecks enough to drop below the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are all within a 0.4% delta of the i5-13400F’s 25292 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (0.4% delta). Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game’s performance is so far above the 60 FPS threshold that minor CPU differences are imperceptible.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3080’s nearest rivals, based on average score, are notably less powerful on paper. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 (-0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276 (-0.4% delta). These delta values are all negative, meaning the RTX 3080 scores slightly higher than each of them. However, the practical difference in Inside is minimal given that even the lowest measured FPS (96 at 4K Ultra) is 60% above the playable threshold. A system with one of these rival GPUs would still likely run the game smoothly, though the RTX 3080 provides the headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside at 60 FPS or higher on every setting and resolution tested. At 4K, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best experience at Ultra averaging 96 FPS. At 1440p, the best settings are again Ultra, with an average of 151 FPS. At 1080p, Ultra settings deliver 208.6 FPS on average. The verdict by resolution confirms that all playable settings are available at every resolution, meaning no compromises are necessary.

For gamers targeting 60 FPS, this system provides massive overkill. Even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 96 is 60% above the threshold. For those with high-refresh-rate displays, the 1440p and 1080p results are particularly compelling, with Ultra settings at 1440p hitting 151 FPS and 1080p reaching 208.6 FPS. The minimum FPS data is not provided, but the average values are so far above the threshold that even significant frame dips would likely keep the experience smooth. This is a system that can max out Inside at 4K and still have performance to spare.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS scales with settings as follows: Low produces 196.8 FPS, Medium drops to 160 FPS, High delivers 102 FPS, and Ultra brings the average down to 96 FPS. The progression shows a 100.8 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, with the most significant single drop occurring between Medium and High (58 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the averages are substantially higher: Low runs at 297.6 FPS, Medium at 254.8 FPS, High at 160.7 FPS, and Ultra at 151 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 146.6 FPS, with the largest drop again between Medium and High at 94.1 FPS. Interestingly, the difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 9.7 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end.

At 1920x1080, the results are the highest of any resolution: Low averages 330.7 FPS, Medium 305.7 FPS, High 220 FPS, and Ultra 208.6 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread is 122.1 FPS. Across all resolutions, Ultra settings consistently deliver the lowest FPS, but never below 96 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: resolution scaling is more pronounced at higher settings, with 4K Ultra being the most demanding scenario.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 4K resolution?

A: Ultra is the best setting at 3840x2160, delivering an average of 96 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this system hit 144 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, Low settings average 297.6 FPS, Medium hits 254.8 FPS, and even Ultra averages 151 FPS, all exceeding 144 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, a 0% delta, meaning they perform essentially identically.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 significantly faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6600M?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average score of 23172, while the RX 6600M scores 23273, a -0.4% delta, indicating the RTX 3080 is slightly faster, but the practical difference in Inside is negligible.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS in the measured data is 96 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the game playable at 1080p with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 208.6 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold.