Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is an overwhelmingly capable combination for running Inside, delivering frame rates far beyond the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and settings preset tested. Benchmark data shows this combo achieves a minimum of 99 FPS even under the heaviest load (4K Ultra), making it a system that not only runs the game flawlessly but provides substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. The measured FPS figures indicate a performance ceiling that is effectively untouchable for this title, with the only meaningful variation being the expected scaling between resolutions and quality presets.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best settings preset to use for Inside with this hardware?*

A: The data indicates that the "Ultra" preset is fully playable at all tested resolutions. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 99 FPS, while at 1440p and 1080p, it reaches 157 FPS and 219 FPS respectively. Since all presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing performance.

Q: Does this combo hit 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, it does. The verdict data confirms that 4K is playable on all four settings tested (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The lowest average FPS at 4K is 99 FPS on the Ultra preset, which is still 65% above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: The scaling is significant but remains consistently high. For the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 219 at 1080p to 157 at 1440p (a 28% reduction), and then to 99 at 4K (a 55% reduction from the 1440p figure). The Low preset shows a similar pattern, moving from 333 FPS at 1080p to 208 FPS at 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be a bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary scaling factor, as the frame rate decreases consistently as resolution increases. The CPU, with a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs and a strong multi-threaded score of 22604 in Cinebench R23, is unlikely to bottleneck the RTX 4070, which ranks in the 81st percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate dips below 100 FPS?

A: Only at 4K resolution with the High (104 FPS) and Ultra (99 FPS) presets does the average frame rate fall below 100 FPS. All other resolution and preset combinations exceed 100 FPS on average, with the 1080p Low preset peaking at 333 FPS.

*Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this hardware in Inside?*

A: The data only provides minimum FPS values for the Medium preset at each resolution. The lowest recorded minimum is 141 FPS at 4K Medium, with 225 FPS at 1440p Medium and 261 FPS at 1080p Medium. These figures still far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Inside reveals a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant performance factor, while the CPU provides ample headroom. This is evident from the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully taxed, allowing the Low preset to hit 333 FPS and the Ultra preset to reach 219 FPS. When moving to 1440p, the average frame rates across all presets drop by roughly 25-30% (e.g., from 230 to 165 FPS on High), indicating increased GPU workload. The transition to 4K shows another substantial drop, with the High preset falling from 165 to 104 FPS and the Ultra preset from 157 to 99 FPS.

This scaling behavior strongly suggests that Inside is a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4070, especially given its single-thread performance (3191 in Cinebench R23) which is critical for game logic. The CPU's percentile rank of 77 vs. the GPU's 81 further supports that the GPU is the more demanding component. The data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking; even at the lowest resolution and settings, where CPU load would be most apparent, the frame rate exceeds 300 FPS, indicating the CPU can handle the game's simulation and draw calls without issue.

The performance delta between presets also highlights the GPU's role. At 4K, the difference between Low (208 FPS) and Ultra (99 FPS) is a 109 FPS drop, a 52% reduction, which is a typical GPU-bound response to increased shading and texture complexity. Conversely, the CPU's impact is minimal, as the frame rate differences between presets are consistent across all resolutions, suggesting the CPU's workload does not change significantly with settings. For gamers, this means that to achieve higher frame rates, reducing resolution or GPU-intensive settings like shadows and effects will be far more effective than any CPU adjustments.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset yields an average of 333 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combo. The Medium preset averages 307 FPS, with a minimum of 261 FPS and a maximum of 353 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 230 FPS, while the Ultra preset still delivers a formidable 219 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are provided for the Low, High, and Ultra presets at this resolution, but the averages alone confirm a flawless experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar. The Low preset averages 298 FPS, which is only an 11% reduction from the 1080p figure. The Medium preset averages 264 FPS, with a minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 304 FPS. The High preset records an average of 165 FPS, and the Ultra preset maintains a very high 157 FPS. The data shows that even at 1440p, the system is never in danger of dropping below the playability threshold, with the lowest minimum (225 FPS) still being over 3.5 times the 60 FPS requirement.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the frame rates are lower but still impressive. The Low preset averages 208 FPS, which is a 30% drop from 1440p Low. The Medium preset averages 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 191 FPS. The High preset averages 104 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 99 FPS, which is the lowest average recorded but still comfortably above 60 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 52% reduction in average frame rate (from 208 to 99 FPS), demonstrating the GPU's workload increase with higher quality settings. The lack of minimum FPS data for most presets suggests the frame pacing is consistent, with no severe dips observed.

The Verdict

The direct answer is yes: this PC can run Inside with exceptional proficiency. The verdict data lists all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at every resolution tested, meaning the average FPS is always above the 60 FPS threshold. The "best settings" recommendation is Ultra at all resolutions, with average frame rates of 219 FPS at 1080p, 157 FPS at 1440p, and 99 FPS at 4K. This indicates that users can max out the game's visual quality without any performance concerns.

For 1080p and 1440p displays, this combination is overkill, delivering frame rates that are 3.5 to 5.5 times higher than the playability threshold. Even at 4K, the Ultra preset's 99 FPS average offers a smooth and responsive experience, and the High preset at 104 FPS is nearly identical. The data shows no scenario where this hardware struggles with Inside. The lowest recorded minimum FPS across all data points is 141 FPS (4K Medium), which is still more than double the 60 FPS target. Therefore, this combo is not just playable; it is a high-performance solution that future-proofs the game for any display refresh rate up to 240Hz at 1080p or 1440p, and up to 100Hz at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU, several similar performance alternatives exist. For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the closest match is the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which has an average benchmark score of 25284, a 0% delta from the i5-13400F's 25292. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also near-identical, with scores of 25362 and 25365 respectively, showing a negligible -0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is slightly higher performing at 25201 (a +0.4% delta). These CPUs would deliver essentially the same in-game performance as the i5-13400F for Inside, given the game's low CPU demands.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which has an average score of 37628, a 0.1% delta from the RTX 4070's 37648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is also closely matched with a score of 37507 (0.4% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is slightly faster at 38135 (-1.3% delta), while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is a bit slower at 37157 (1.3% delta). In practical terms, swapping the RTX 4070 for any of these GPUs would result in very similar frame rates in Inside, likely within a few FPS of the numbers reported here. Users with these alternative components can expect the same verdict: all resolutions and presets remain playable at 60 FPS or higher.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested hardware combinations for Inside, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 860th out of 3716 tested combos. This places it in the top 23% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing considering the game's age and relatively modest system requirements. The high ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's 81st percentile performance, which ensures that even the most demanding settings at 4K are handled with ease. The CPU's 77th percentile rank also contributes positively, ensuring no bottlenecking occurs.

The rank of 860 out of 3716 indicates that while there are many faster combinations (likely featuring higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4080 or 4090), this combo sits comfortably in the upper quartile of all systems. Given that Inside is a puzzle platformer with a 2016 release date, the performance of this combo is far beyond what is necessary for a flawless experience. The 99 FPS minimum at 4K Ultra confirms the headroom this hardware provides. For users comparing systems, this rank confirms that the i5-13400F + RTX 4070 is a high-tier solution for this title, offering performance that is only surpassed by a minority of top-end configurations. The data suggests that any playable settings at any resolution are achievable without compromise.