Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end desktop combination aimed at demanding workloads and high-refresh-rate gaming. In the puzzle platformer Inside, this hardware produces exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The data indicates that this combo is far beyond the requirements for smooth gameplay, with performance headroom that allows for maximum graphical settings even at 4K. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this specific configuration stacks up against other tested systems.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 4K?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 126 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded across all tests?

A: The lowest average frame rate observed is 126 FPS, which occurs at 4K resolution with Ultra settings. Even the most demanding configuration tested clears the 60 FPS target by a significant margin.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292. This places it roughly on par with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which scores 25284, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, which scores 25201. It sits slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, both with scores around 25360.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4080 and its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209. The delta is a mere 0.1%, indicating that the two graphics cards perform nearly identically in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: At which resolution does the system show the biggest jump in frame rate when lowering settings from Ultra to Low?

A: The largest relative gain from lowering settings is at 4K. At 2560x1440, the jump from Ultra to Low is from 201 FPS to 298 FPS. At 1920x1080, it goes from 252 FPS to 333 FPS. At 3840x2160, the frame rate increases from 126 FPS to 255 FPS, which is the most substantial absolute improvement.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 considered a top-tier GPU by the benchmark database?

A: The RTX 4080 ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, indicating that it is in the upper echelon of graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 54247 is notably higher than the scores of its nearest listed rivals, which range from 54209 to 55757.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern where the GPU is the primary driver of performance in Inside, but the CPU's capability ensures there is no bottleneck at lower resolutions. The frame rates scale dramatically with resolution, which is typical for a GPU-bound title. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 333 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 256 FPS on High and 252 FPS on Ultra. This scaling suggests that at 1080p, the workload is light enough that the CPU and GPU are both operating at high utilization, but the GPU's rendering load is still the limiting factor when settings are increased.

Moving to 2560x1440, the impact of resolution becomes clearer. The average frame rate on Ultra settings falls from 252 FPS at 1080p to 201 FPS, a 20% reduction. On Low settings, the drop is from 333 FPS to 298 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is handling more pixel data, and its performance ceiling is being tested. However, the CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides sufficient processing power to keep up with the GPU's output, as the frame rates remain exceptionally high.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant component. The average frame rate on Ultra settings plummets to 126 FPS, which is still double the playable threshold but shows a 37% decrease from the 1440p result. On Low settings, the 4K average is 255 FPS, compared to 298 FPS at 1440p. This substantial drop at higher resolutions confirms that the RTX 4080's rendering throughput, including its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth, is the constraining factor. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, but its strong single-thread and multi-thread scores (960 in 3dmark single-thread and 7314 in 16-thread tests) ensure it never holds back the GPU, even in a game that is not heavily threaded.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are closely matched in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H are the closest, with scores that are within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-13400F. This means that a system using either of these mobile-oriented chips would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, assuming the same GPU is used. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also within a 0.3% delta, suggesting that the CPU choice has a negligible impact on performance in this game, which is primarily GPU-limited at the tested resolutions.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the most direct alternative, with a benchmark score only 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080. In practice, these two cards would be interchangeable for Inside, offering the same experience. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB show slightly higher average scores (54828 and 55698, respectively), but the deltas of -1.1% and -2.6% indicate that the real-world gaming performance difference is minimal. The AMD Radeon 8060S also appears in the list with a score of 55757, but its -2.7% delta from the RTX 4080's score suggests it is a comparable, though not identical, performer. For a gamer looking at this data, any of these GPUs would deliver similar frame rates in Inside, with the biggest variable being the resolution and settings chosen.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are unequivocal: this PC can run Inside flawlessly. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at every resolution tested. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial headroom, even under the most stressful configuration of 4K Ultra, where it maintains an average of 126 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, the performance is even more impressive, with Ultra settings yielding 201 FPS and 252 FPS respectively.

Given these numbers, users can confidently max out the graphical settings without worrying about frame rate drops. The minimum frame rates recorded, where available, also support this conclusion. At 4K Medium, the minimum FPS is 181, and at 1440p Medium it is 234, both far above the playable threshold. This indicates that frame pacing is stable and that the system is unlikely to experience noticeable stutters or hitches. In summary, the combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and RTX 4080 is overkill for Inside, providing a buttery-smooth experience at any resolution and preset the game offers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers staggering performance. On Low settings, the average frame rate is 333 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 307 FPS, with a minimum of 261 FPS and a maximum of 353 FPS. High settings yield 256 FPS, and Ultra settings result in 252 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 81 FPS, showing that the GPU has ample headroom even at the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain extremely high. Low settings average 298 FPS, while Medium settings drop slightly to 275 FPS, with a minimum of 234 FPS and a maximum of 317 FPS. High settings average 211 FPS, and Ultra settings average 201 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction of roughly 15-20% across all presets, which is a typical cost for the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still outstanding but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 255 FPS, and Medium settings average 212 FPS, with a minimum of 181 FPS and a maximum of 244 FPS. High settings produce an average of 133 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 126 FPS. This represents a 50% reduction in frame rate from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, which is a substantial but expected hit given the four-fold increase in pixels.

Best Settings per Resolution

For the ultimate visual experience at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. It delivers an average of 252 FPS, which is more than four times the 60 FPS playable threshold. There is no reason to lower the settings, as even the most demanding preset provides a massive performance cushion.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The average frame rate is 201 FPS, which is well above the threshold. Users can enable all graphical features without any concern for playability, as the minimum frame rate is not even recorded for this preset, implying it stays consistently high.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the best choice. It achieves an average of 126 FPS, which is over double the 60 FPS target. While this is the lowest average among all tested settings, it is still exceptionally smooth. The data shows that all presets, including Ultra, are playable at 4K, so there is no need to compromise on visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 407th out of 3716 unique combos for Inside. This places it in the top 11% of all tested systems, which is a strong indicator of its high-end status. The rank, combined with the measured frame rates, shows that this combo is not only capable of running the game but does so at performance levels that exceed what most other systems can achieve.

The high rank is primarily driven by the RTX 4080's position in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, while ranking in the 77th percentile, is more than sufficient for this title. The synergy between the two components is evident: the CPU's strong multi-core performance (22604 in Cinebench R23) and the GPU's massive compute power (48.74 TFLOPS FP32) work together to produce frame rates that are among the highest in the database. For context, the combo outranks 3309 other configurations, meaning that only 406 tested systems deliver better performance in Inside. This puts the i5-13400F + RTX 4080 in an elite group, making it an excellent choice for gamers who prioritize high refresh rates and maximum settings.