Inside

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 is a mid-range desktop combination from 2018 and 2017 respectively, and the measured data for Inside shows exactly how this pairing handles a puzzle platformer with a minimal 3D load. The database records average FPS only, without min or max values, across three resolutions and four quality presets. This analysis interprets those numbers against the 60 FPS playability threshold, the combo's rank among 3,716 tested configurations, and the nearest competing CPUs and GPUs by average benchmark score.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo is comfortably above 60 FPS at every preset. The lowest average is Ultra at 69.1 FPS, while High reaches 77, Medium 118.7, and Low 148.5. Even the most demanding preset clears the threshold by roughly 15%, making 1080p Ultra a fully playable target. The gap between Low and Ultra is about 79 FPS, which shows that Inside scales heavily with settings, but the hardware has enough headroom to absorb that cost.

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture changes. Low and Medium remain playable: Low averages 107.7 FPS and Medium 88.9. High drops to 51.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49.7, both below the 60 FPS line. The step from Medium to High costs 37.5 FPS, a steep penalty that pushes the combo out of the playable range. For 1440p, the safe ceiling is Medium, which still delivers nearly 89 FPS on average.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, with an average of 67.7 FPS. Medium falls to 55.8, High to 32, and Ultra to 33.9. The difference between Low and Medium is about 12 FPS, and the jump to High is severe, losing more than half the Low performance. 4K gaming with this GPU is only viable at the absolute minimum preset, and even then the margin above 60 FPS is slim. The data suggests that Inside is not a demanding title, but the RX 580's 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are not enough to sustain high-quality rendering at 4K.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low and Medium presets are generally playable, while High and Ultra become problematic as resolution climbs. The i5-9400's six cores and six threads are not a bottleneck here; the GPU's compute throughput (6.175 TFLOPS) and pixel rate (42.88 GPixel/s) are the limiting factors at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database lists nearest rivals based on average benchmark score, which provides a proxy for how other hardware would behave in Inside. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. Its closest matches are the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 (2259, 0.2% slower), Intel Core i7-10710U (2248, 0.3% faster), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (2246, 0.4% faster), and Intel Core i3-10305 (2264, 0.4% slower). These deltas are within 0.5% of the i5-9400, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, assuming the GPU stays the same.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940, 0.1% slower), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (12986, 0.4% slower), AMD Radeon 740M (12870, 0.5% faster), and AMD FirePro W5100 (12847, 0.6% faster). Again, the performance gap is under 1%. If a system were built with the RX 580 swapped for a GTX 1660 SUPER or an RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, the measured FPS in Inside would be within a few frames of the numbers reported here. The same logic applies to the CPU: a Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 or an i7-10710U would not change the outcome at any resolution.

These alternatives are useful for builders who already own one of those parts. The data indicates that the i5-9400 + RX 580 combination is not uniquely tuned; any of these near-identical performers would deliver the same playability verdicts.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3,716 tested combinations in the database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 3,419th. That places it in the bottom 8% of all combos, with only 297 configurations performing worse. The rank reflects overall gaming capability across many titles, not just Inside. For a game as light as Inside, the absolute rank is less meaningful, but it does show that the hardware sits near the lower end of the database's tested pool. In context, the RX 580's 53rd percentile among all GPUs and the i5-9400's 47th percentile among all CPUs confirm that both components are mid-pack, not high-end. The combination is therefore a typical budget-to-midrange setup from its era, and Inside is well within its reach at lower resolutions.

The low rank is not surprising given the hardware's age. However, for a 2D side-scrolling puzzle platformer with simple geometry and limited particle effects, the game's demands are modest. The measured FPS data shows that the combo can still deliver smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with the right presets, even if it struggles at 4K. The rank is a global indicator, not a specific predictor for Inside.

The Verdict

The data from the database gives a clear answer: yes, this PC can run Inside, but the playable resolution and settings depend heavily on your target. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 69.1 FPS. That makes 1080p Ultra the recommended configuration for a smooth experience. At 2560x1440, the combo remains playable on Low (107.7 FPS) and Medium (88.9 FPS), but High and Ultra fall below 60, so you must cap at Medium for 1440p. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, with an average of 67.7 FPS; Medium, High, and Ultra all miss the 60 FPS mark.

In practical terms, the i5-9400 + RX 580 is a capable 1080p machine for Inside, and it can handle 1440p with a moderate preset. 4K is a stretch, requiring the lowest settings and even then leaving little headroom. The 60 FPS threshold is met at all three resolutions, but only with the appropriate preset. If you own this hardware and want to play Inside, the safest choice is 1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium. The game's art style and slow pacing mean that even 50 FPS might be acceptable, but the database uses 60 FPS as the playability standard, and that is what the verdict reflects.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 580 run Inside at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 67.7. Medium drops to 55.8, High to 32, and Ultra to 33.9, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p with this combo?

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 88.9 FPS. Low is also playable at 107.7 FPS, but High and Ultra fall to 51.4 and 49.7 respectively.

Q: Is 1080p Ultra playable?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 69.1, which clears the 60 FPS line. All lower presets are also playable, with Low reaching 148.5 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to the nearest rivals in the database?

A: The CPU's closest rival, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, is 0.2% slower, while the GPU's closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, is 0.1% slower. Any of the listed alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 3,419th out of 3,716 combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of the database. Only 297 combinations perform worse overall.

Q: Does the game require a powerful GPU?

A: Based on the data, no. The RX 580 manages 1080p Ultra at 69.1 FPS, and the main limitation is resolution scaling, not raw compute. The 6.175 TFLOPS and 8 GB VRAM are sufficient for the game's demands at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 67.7 FPS. Medium is close but falls short at 55.8, so Low is the only viable option for 4K.

At 2560x1440, Medium is the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher, averaging 88.9 FPS. Low is also playable at 107.7, but Medium offers a better visual balance while still leaving headroom.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best preset, averaging 69.1 FPS. All presets are playable, but Ultra delivers the highest quality without dropping below 60. High sits at 77, Medium at 118.7, and Low at 148.5, so there is no reason to compromise on quality at this resolution.

These recommendations are derived directly from the measured FPS data and the 60 FPS playability threshold. For users with a 1080p monitor, the i5-9400 + RX 580 is a solid match for Inside. For 1440p, stick to Medium. For 4K, accept Low or consider lowering the resolution. The database confirms that this hardware, while dated, can still deliver a smooth experience for this particular game when settings are chosen appropriately.