Inside

The Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination delivers a fully playable experience for Inside at every tested resolution, including 4K. The data shows that the most demanding preset, Ultra, remains above the 60 FPS threshold at all three resolutions, with the lowest recorded average being 61 FPS at 3840x2160. This pairing is not merely sufficient; it provides significant headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the recorded data shows that at 3840x2160, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) maintain an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, while High averages 64 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 97 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, allowing for a smooth experience with maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the performance scale between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 222 FPS on Low settings to 134 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a performance reduction of approximately 40% when moving to the highest quality preset, but the absolute frame rate remains exceptionally high.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon RX 7600 a strong performer in this game?

A: The GPU sits in the 57th percentile of all tested graphics cards according to the database. Its average benchmark score is 15171, placing it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which has an average score of 15199 and is only 0.2% faster.

Q: What is the role of the Intel Core i5-9400 in this game's performance?

A: The CPU is ranked in the 47th percentile of all processors. Its performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved even at 4K Ultra settings.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rates at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data indicates that at 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset averages 134 FPS. The Medium preset reaches an average of 205 FPS, which is well suited for displays with refresh rates of 144Hz or higher.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records show that this combination can handle the maximum visual quality at every resolution tested. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra in all cases.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 61 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration and it just clears the playable threshold. For a more comfortable margin, the High preset averages 64 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 97 FPS. This provides a solid margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for a high-quality experience. The High preset averages 101 FPS, showing that the performance difference between High and Ultra is minimal at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches an average of 134 FPS. This is the best setting for users who prioritize visual quality, as it still offers frame rates high enough for smooth gameplay on standard 60Hz displays and even some high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset averages 205 FPS, with a minimum of 174 FPS, making it the optimal choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate scaling in Inside, while the CPU provides a stable foundation. The frame rates scale significantly with resolution changes, which is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads.

When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 134 FPS to 97 FPS, a reduction of 37 FPS. The subsequent move to 3840x2160 on Ultra settings brings the average down to 61 FPS, a further reduction of 36 FPS. This consistent scaling pattern indicates that the rendering load is being handled by the GPU, and the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The settings scaling also points to GPU dominance. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 88 FPS (222 FPS down to 134 FPS). At 2560x1440, this difference is 102 FPS (199 FPS down to 97 FPS). At 3840x2160, the difference is 66 FPS (127 FPS down to 61 FPS). The fact that changing quality presets has a substantial impact on performance at all resolutions confirms that the Radeon RX 7600 is the component doing the heavy lifting.

The Intel Core i5-9400, with its 6 cores and 6 threads, provides enough processing power to feed the GPU at all tested settings. The CPU's average benchmark score of 2254 places it in the 47th percentile, which is adequate for this title. The game's nature as a puzzle platformer, with its relatively simple geometry and physics, means it does not present an excessive CPU load. The data shows no signs of a CPU bottleneck, as the frame rates continue to scale with GPU load across all resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Inside exceptionally well. The verdict from the database is clear: all resolutions and presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable on all four presets. The Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. For a more stable experience, the High preset at 64 FPS or the Medium preset at 102 FPS are safer choices.

At 2560x1440, the system is fully playable with the Ultra preset averaging 97 FPS. This is a strong result, providing a high-quality experience with significant performance headroom.

At 1920x1080, the system is more than capable, with the Ultra preset averaging 134 FPS. This makes the configuration suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming, as even the most demanding settings remain well above 60 FPS.

The overall verdict is that this combination is overqualified for the game at 1080p and 1440p, and it is still capable of delivering a playable 4K experience at maximum settings. Users can confidently select the Ultra preset at any resolution without worrying about frame rate drops below the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival data provides context for how this specific CPU and GPU combination compares to other hardware.

The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. Its closest rivals are all within a narrow performance band. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259, which is 0.2% faster. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, which is 0.4% faster. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, which is 0.4% slower. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, which is 0.3% slower. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance in this game, as the differences are within 0.4%.

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171. Its nearest rivals show a similar pattern of close performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, which is 0.2% faster. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, which is 0.7% faster. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082, which is 0.6% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063, which is 0.7% slower. For Inside, any of these GPUs would produce frame rates very close to those recorded for the RX 7600.

Users considering alternative hardware can expect essentially the same gameplay experience with any of these rival components, as the performance deltas are all under 1%.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's comprehensive testing of 3716 hardware combinations for Inside, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks at position 2824.

This ranking places the combination in the 76th percentile of all tested systems. While this may seem low, it is important to consider the context. The database includes many high-end and enthusiast-grade components that are significantly more powerful than this mid-range pairing. The rank of 2824 reflects the absolute performance ceiling of this hardware, not its suitability for this specific game.

The measured performance data tells a more practical story. The fact that this combination achieves 61 FPS at 4K Ultra settings and 134 FPS at 1080p Ultra settings demonstrates that it is more than capable of running Inside at maximum quality. The rank is a relative measure against all other tested combos, many of which feature flagship CPUs and GPUs. For the purposes of playing Inside, this combination sits comfortably in the upper echelon of playable systems, delivering a smooth and visually rich experience at all resolutions.