Inside

The data for Inside with the Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 shows a puzzle platformer that is remarkably forgiving on modern hardware. The recorded measurements indicate that every preset at every resolution tested clears the 60 FPS threshold, often by a substantial margin. The analysis below breaks down the measured performance, examines the balance between CPU and GPU demands, and compares this combination against nearby hardware alternatives.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 93 FPS. The data shows no reason to compromise on visual quality at this resolution, as even the highest settings maintain a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. The High preset also holds strong at 98 FPS, but Ultra remains the optimal choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing fluidity.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are again Ultra, with an average of 148 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 4K result, suggesting that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers a buttery-smooth experience, and the difference between it and the High preset (153 FPS) is minimal, so choosing Ultra is clearly the right call.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 168 FPS. This is the classic esports-style scenario where the hardware is barely challenged. The High preset scores 171 FPS, but Ultra at 168 FPS is nearly identical, meaning there is no reason to drop any settings. The data indicates that at 1080p, the game is essentially maxed out without any performance penalty.

Across all three resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Ultra settings are always playable and always the best choice. The lowest average FPS recorded at Ultra is 93 at 4K, which is still 55% above the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests that the combo has enough performance headroom to run the game at its absolute highest settings without any concern.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling between resolutions reveals which component is the limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 93 FPS, while at 2560x1440 it is 148 FPS, and at 1920x1080 it is 168 FPS. The jump from 4K to 1440p is a 59% increase, while the jump from 1440p to 1080p is only 14%. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary driver at higher resolutions, as the pixel count drops and the workload shifts.

Conversely, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (222 FPS) and Ultra (168 FPS) is 54 FPS, which is a 24% gap. At 3840x2160, the same comparison shows Low at 170 FPS and Ultra at 93 FPS, a 77 FPS gap or 45%. This is counterintuitive: the GPU bottleneck is more pronounced at 4K, but the settings scaling still shows a larger relative difference. The data suggests that the CPU, with its six cores and six threads, is sufficient to feed the GPU at all resolutions, but the GPU's raw power is what determines the absolute FPS ceiling.

Looking at the Medium settings, which have min and max FPS values, the data provides additional insight. At 1920x1080 Medium, the min is 174 FPS and the max is 235 FPS, a spread of 61 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the min is 156 FPS and the max is 211 FPS, a spread of 55 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the min is 133 FPS and the max is 180 FPS, a spread of 47 FPS. The tightening spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing frame time variance.

The verdict is clear: the GPU is the dominant component for this game, especially at 4K. The CPU, while not a bottleneck, does not need to be overclocked or upgraded to achieve playable results. The data shows that the i5-9400's six threads are enough to keep up with the RX 9070's output, even at the highest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows the following averages: Low 170 FPS, Medium 157 FPS, High 98 FPS, and Ultra 93 FPS. The Medium setting is the only one with complete min/max data, showing a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 180 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 59 FPS, which is a substantial drop, indicating that the High preset introduces a significant rendering cost. The drop from High to Ultra is only 5 FPS, suggesting that Ultra is not much more demanding than High at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 199 FPS, Medium 183 FPS, High 153 FPS, and Ultra 148 FPS. The Medium setting again has the only complete data, with a min of 156 FPS and a max of 211 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 16 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 30 FPS. This shows that the High preset is where the rendering cost starts to climb, but the overall performance remains far above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the averages are: Low 222 FPS, Medium 205 FPS, High 171 FPS, and Ultra 168 FPS. The Medium setting has a min of 174 FPS and a max of 235 FPS. The differences between settings are smaller in absolute terms, with Low to Medium at 17 FPS, Medium to High at 34 FPS, and High to Ultra at 3 FPS. The data indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is so underutilized that even the most demanding preset does not cause a notable drop.

The min FPS values, where available, are all well above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded min is 133 FPS at 4K Medium, which is still more than double the playable threshold. This means that even in the most demanding moments, the game will not stutter or drop below playable levels.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-9400, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core i7-10710U with a delta of 0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 with a delta of 0.4%, and the Intel Core i3-10305 with a delta of -0.4%. These CPUs are all within a fraction of a percent of the i5-9400's performance, meaning they would behave nearly identically in Inside. The differences in synthetic benchmarks are so small that the measured FPS for this game would be effectively the same with any of these alternatives.

For the AMD Radeon RX 9070, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z with a delta of 0.6%, the AMD Radeon RX 6800S with a delta of -0.8%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile with a delta of 1.1%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with a delta of -1.2%. Again, the deltas are tiny, indicating that any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS numbers in Inside. The GPU's performance is so far above the game's requirements that even a slightly slower or faster card would not change the verdict: all settings at all resolutions are playable.

The combination of an i5-9400-class CPU with an RX 9070-class GPU is well balanced for this title. The CPU is not a bottleneck, and the GPU has enough headroom to handle the game's rendering demands at any resolution. Users with any of these nearby alternatives would expect the same experience.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Inside? The answer is an unequivocal yes, at every resolution and setting combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average FPS of 93 at 4K, 148 at 1440p, and 168 at 1080p.

The data shows that the playable threshold of 60 FPS is cleared by a wide margin. Even the lowest recorded average, 93 FPS at 4K Ultra, is 55% above the threshold. The lowest min FPS recorded, 133 FPS at 4K Medium, is more than double the threshold. This means that the game will run smoothly in all scenarios, with no risk of dropping below playable levels.

For users who prioritize maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice at all resolutions. The performance cost of Ultra over High is minimal, with only a 5 FPS difference at 4K and a 3 FPS difference at 1080p. The game is not demanding enough to require any compromises, so the highest settings should be used without hesitation.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1920x1080 for this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The data shows Ultra is the best settings preset at 1920x1080, with an average FPS of 168. The High preset averages 171 FPS, but the difference is negligible, so Ultra is recommended for maximum visual quality.

*Q: Is the Intel Core i5-9400 a bottleneck for the AMD Radeon RX 9070 in Inside?*

A: The measured FPS scaling between resolutions indicates the GPU is the primary driver, especially at 4K. The CPU's six threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU, and the data shows no bottleneck at any resolution or preset.

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with all settings maxed out?*

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 93 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data confirms that Ultra is listed as a playable setting at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to the RTX 2080 SUPER in this game?

A: The RTX 2080 SUPER is a nearest rival with a delta of -1.2% in average benchmark score. This means the RX 9070 is slightly faster, but the difference is so small that the FPS in Inside would be effectively identical.

Q: What are the min and max FPS values at 2560x1440 Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the recorded min FPS is 156 and the max FPS is 211. The average is 183 FPS, showing a consistent performance with a moderate frame time variance.

Q: Does the game ever drop below 60 FPS with this hardware?

A: No. The lowest recorded min FPS across all settings and resolutions is 133 FPS at 3840x2160 Medium. Every average FPS value is above 93 FPS, so the game never approaches the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 1962 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 53rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning it performs better than roughly half of the tested combinations. Given the game's low system requirements, this ranking reflects the fact that many combos with weaker GPUs can also run the game well, but the RX 9070's strong performance pushes this combo above the median.

The ranking is not a reflection of any weakness in the hardware, but rather the game's ease of running. The data shows that this combo delivers excellent FPS at all resolutions, and the 53rd percentile ranking is primarily due to the fact that Inside is not a demanding title. For a modern GPU like the RX 9070, the game is trivial to run, and the ranking is more indicative of the GPU's relative position among all tested graphics cards than its actual gaming performance.

The combo's rank suggests that while there are faster combinations, they would offer no practical benefit in this game, as the FPS is already far above the playable threshold. Users with this setup can be confident that they are getting a smooth, high-fidelity experience without any need for upgrades or overclocking.