Inside

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 2706 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places the combo in the lower portion of the database, around the 27th percentile of all tested systems. The ranking reflects a pairing where the GPU is substantially stronger than the CPU, and the measured frame rates show that the graphics card is doing the heavy lifting even at lower resolutions.

The CPU itself sits at the 47th percentile among all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 2254. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 at 2259, the Intel Core i7-10710U at 2248, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 at 2246, and the Intel Core i3-10305 at 2264. The deltas are tight, ranging from -0.4% to 0.4%, meaning the i5-9400 is effectively in a dead heat with these processors in synthetic workloads. The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 60th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 17083. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037, the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 at 17208, and the NVIDIA Tesla M4 at 16932, with deltas of 0.3%, 0.4%, -0.7%, and 0.9% respectively.

The low combo ranking is not a sign of poor playability. Inside is an undemanding title by modern standards, and the measured FPS data shows this system far exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The rank is more a reflection of how many other combinations in the database are built around newer, faster hardware. What matters for this page is that the recorded frame rates are consistently high, often more than double the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

Inside is a puzzle platformer that does not place heavy multi-threaded demands on the processor. The Intel Core i5-9400 provides six cores and six threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6629 and single-core score of 935 indicate modest processing power, but the game's requirements are light enough that the CPU rarely becomes a constraint.

The data shows that resolution scaling is nearly linear across presets, which points to the GPU as the primary performance driver. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 222 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 140 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low drops to 199 FPS and Ultra to 101 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low averages 133 FPS and Ultra drops to 63 FPS. The consistent reduction in frame rates as resolution increases indicates that the RX 7600 XT is the limiting factor at higher pixel counts, while the CPU keeps up without issue.

Preset scaling within a resolution also shows GPU-bound behavior. At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average from 133 to 107 FPS, and from Medium to High from 107 to 67 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra is smaller, from 67 to 63 FPS. This pattern, where the largest drops occur between Low and Medium, is typical of a GPU that has ample headroom at lower settings but becomes more constrained as shading and texture workloads increase.

At 1920x1080, the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck even at the Low preset, where the system averages 222 FPS. The i5-9400's single-core performance is sufficient for the game's logic and physics, and the measured numbers show no signs of a CPU-imposed ceiling. The GPU remains the dominant factor across all tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 222 FPS. The Medium preset averages 205 FPS, with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS. The High preset averages 147 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 140 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, and even the minimum recorded frame rate at Medium is nearly three times the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 199 FPS. The Medium preset averages 170 FPS, with a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 195 FPS. The High preset averages 106 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 101 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is notable, a 64 FPS drop, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 5 FPS. This suggests that the High preset introduces a significant increase in rendering complexity compared to Medium, but Ultra adds little additional cost.

At 3840x2160, the system still maintains playable frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 133 FPS. The Medium preset averages 107 FPS, with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS. The High preset averages 67 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 63 FPS. The minimum recorded value at 4K Medium is 91 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are the only configurations where the average dips near the playable line, but both still stay above it.

The overall pattern is that the RX 7600 XT provides enough headroom for Inside at any setting, with the most demanding configuration, 3840x2160 Ultra, averaging 63 FPS. The minimum FPS data is only available for the Medium preset at each resolution, so the variance analysis is limited, but the recorded minimums of 91 FPS at 4K, 144 FPS at 1440p, and 174 FPS at 1080p all indicate stable performance without severe frame drops.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside. The database verdict lists every tested preset at every resolution as playable, meaning all configurations clear the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 140 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 101 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra as well, with an average of 63 FPS. The fact that Ultra preset achieves playable frame rates even at 4K is significant, as it means the user can max out the game's visual options without needing to compromise.

The only configuration that approaches the playable threshold is 3840x2160 Ultra at 63 FPS. While this is above 60 FPS, the margin is slim compared to the other presets. Users who prefer a larger buffer at 4K can drop to High, which averages 67 FPS, or Medium, which averages 107 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, there is no reason to lower settings, as even the Ultra preset provides more than enough performance.

The i5-9400 and RX 7600 XT combination is well suited for this game. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth are far more than Inside requires, and the CPU's six cores handle the game's single-threaded and light multi-threaded workloads without issue. The measured data confirms that this system delivers a smooth experience at the highest settings across all three resolutions tested.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 63 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average is 222 FPS, recorded at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary performance driver. Resolution scaling causes consistent frame rate drops, while the CPU's six cores and modest clock speeds are sufficient for the game's demands.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7600 XT averages 17083 in the database. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17208, which is 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, and the NVIDIA Tesla M4 scores 16932, with the RX 7600 XT ahead of all three by 0.3% to 0.9%.

Q: What is the lowest recorded minimum FPS for this system in Inside?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 91 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with the Medium preset.

Q: Is the i5-9400 comparable to any other processors in the database?

A: The i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 at 2259, the Intel Core i3-10305 at 2264, the Intel Core i7-10710U at 2248, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 at 2246, all within 0.4% of its score.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 140 FPS. The entire range of presets at this resolution is playable, so there is no reason to reduce settings.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average of 101 FPS. The margin above the threshold is substantial, leaving room for any potential frame drops.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 63 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset is close to the playable line, so users who want more headroom can step down to High at 67 FPS or Medium at 107 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, Intel Core i7-10710U, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, and Intel Core i3-10305 all deliver nearly identical average benchmark scores. The i7-1068NG7 is 0.2% slower than the i5-9400, the i3-10305 is 0.4% slower, the i7-10710U is 0.3% faster, and the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is 0.4% faster. In practical terms, any of these processors would behave similarly in Inside, as the game does not heavily stress multi-core performance.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 0.7% higher than the RX 7600 XT, making it the closest competitor in the database. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is 0.3% slower, the AMD Radeon HD 7970M is 0.4% slower, and the NVIDIA Tesla M4 is 0.9% slower. These deltas are small enough that users with any of these cards would see comparable frame rates in Inside, though the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB of memory gives it a capacity advantage that does not affect this particular game's performance.

The recorded data indicates that the RX 7600 XT is the stronger component in this pairing, and the CPU's nearest rivals would not meaningfully change the outcome. A system with any of the listed alternative CPUs and the RX 7600 XT would produce nearly identical results in Inside, and a system with the i5-9400 and any of the listed alternative GPUs would also fall within a narrow performance band. The combination as tested is well balanced for this title, with the GPU providing enough headroom to max out settings at all resolutions.