Inside

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Inside, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The data shows a puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU, yet this combo never dips below 66 FPS even at 4K Ultra, making it a definitive "yes" for playability across the board.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, it is fully playable at 3840x2160. The lowest average FPS recorded at this resolution is 66 FPS on the Ultra preset, while High settings produce 69.1 FPS, Medium 109 FPS, and Low 135 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, achieving an average of 102.2 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution.

*Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested configurations for Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 2300th out of 3716 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution, despite delivering playable frame rates at all settings.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary driver. The Intel Core i5-14400F has a benchmark percentile of 83 and an average score of 32279, while the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT has a percentile of 65 and an average score of 19765. The GPU's lower relative standing suggests it is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this setup?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 294.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The Medium preset at 1080p reaches 232.9 FPS, and High at 1080p reaches 144.1 FPS.

Q: Does the Ultra preset ever drop below the 60 FPS threshold?

A: No. The lowest average FPS on Ultra settings is 66 FPS at 4K. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 102.2 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it rises to 136.4 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor in Inside. The GPU, with its 65th percentile ranking across all GPUs, is the bottleneck. The CPU, ranking in the 83rd percentile, has ample headroom. This is evident when comparing the scaling of FPS between presets. At 1920x1080, dropping from Ultra (136.4 FPS) to Low (294.6 FPS) more than doubles the frame rate. This dramatic shift, driven almost entirely by GPU workload, indicates that the RX 6650 XT is the component that determines performance.

The impact of resolution scaling further confirms this. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 66. When lowering the resolution to 1440p Ultra, the average jumps to 102.2 FPS, a 54.8% increase. Moving to 1080p Ultra yields 136.4 FPS, a 33.5% increase over 1440p. These are substantial gains that occur without any change to the CPU. If the i5-14400F were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU's workload would be the ceiling. Instead, the data shows a consistent rise in FPS as the pixel count decreases, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

The CPU's strength, however, ensures it never holds the system back. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055 are strong indicators of its capability. The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's lower percentile means the i5-14400F can easily feed the RX 6650 XT with draw calls and game logic data. In a title like Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer, the CPU load is minimal, and the GPU is tasked with rendering the atmospheric lighting and effects. The measured FPS data is consistent with this analysis, showing that the GPU is the sole performance constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of 3716 tested combinations for Inside, this specific configuration ranks 2300th. This position is interesting because it does not reflect the absolute performance level. The combo achieves over 60 FPS at every setting, including 4K Ultra, yet it sits in the 61.9th percentile of all tested combos. This indicates that a vast number of other configurations, likely with more powerful GPUs, achieve much higher frame rates. However, the rank also shows that this combo is far from the bottom, and it is comfortably ahead of the 1416 combos ranked below it.

The rank of 2300 is a relative measure, and its meaning is contextualized by the game's low system requirements. The data suggests that for Inside, many CPUs and GPUs are overkill. The i5-14400F's high CPU percentile and the RX 6650 XT's mid-range GPU percentile place this combo in a position where it is neither a top-tier performer nor a low-end entry. It is a solidly mid-pack configuration that provides a high-quality experience. The fact that it can run the game at maximum settings with a 60 FPS floor at 4K reflects the game's optimization, not necessarily the hardware's raw power.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14400F provide a picture of CPUs that will behave nearly identically. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has an average benchmark score of 32233, which is a 0.1% difference from the i5-14400F's 32279. Similarly, the Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a 0.2% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, a -0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, a 0.5% difference. For gaming, these CPUs would yield virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Inside, as the game is not CPU-intensive. The data shows that the i5-14400F is part of a cluster of processors with nearly equal compute performance.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are more diverse. The NVIDIA Tesla K40m has an average score of 19885, which is a -0.6% difference from the RX 6650 XT's 19765. The AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637 (0.7% difference), the AMD FirePro W7000 scores 19905 (-0.7% difference), and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602 (0.8% difference). These are all professional or workstation GPUs that happen to have similar benchmark scores. In the context of Inside, these cards would likely produce similar FPS numbers, although they may lack the driver optimizations for gaming that the RX 6650 XT has. The data suggests that users with these specific workstation GPUs would see a comparable performance profile.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. The Low preset delivers an average of 294.6 FPS. The Medium preset averages 232.9 FPS. High settings produce 144.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 136.4 FPS. Every preset at this resolution is far beyond the 60 FPS threshold, making it the smoothest experience.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive. The Low preset averages 210.5 FPS. The Medium preset averages 169.9 FPS. High settings produce 107.7 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 102.2 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable decrease in performance, but all settings still maintain a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder. The Low preset averages 135 FPS. The Medium preset averages 109 FPS. High settings produce 69.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 66 FPS. This is the only resolution where the frame rate approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it does not cross it. The data shows that even the most demanding settings at 4K remain playable. There are no min or max FPS values recorded in the data, so the analysis is based solely on average FPS.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this PC can run Inside. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets are playable at every resolution tested. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 66 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are also playable, with Ultra being the best at 102.2 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best setting, achieving 136.4 FPS.

The verdict is clear: there is no configuration where this combo fails to hit 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 66 FPS at 4K Ultra. This means a user can experience the game at its highest visual fidelity on a 4K display without any performance concerns. The system has enough headroom at 1440p and 1080p to easily drive high-refresh-rate monitors, with 1440p Ultra hitting 102.2 FPS and 1080p Ultra hitting 136.4 FPS. This is a definitive pass for all use cases.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 66 FPS. This is a narrow margin over the threshold, but it is still a pass. For users who prefer a larger safety margin, the High preset at 69.1 FPS offers a similar visual quality with slightly more headroom.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, achieving an average of 102.2 FPS. This is a comfortable margin over the threshold and provides a high-quality image. The Medium preset at 169.9 FPS is available for users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, with an average of 136.4 FPS. This is a high frame rate that will satisfy users with 144Hz monitors. The data shows that the GPU has substantial headroom at this resolution, and the Ultra preset is the recommended choice for the best balance of visual quality and performance.