Inside

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 delivers a wide range of frame rates in Inside, depending on the resolution and preset selected. The data shows a clear pattern: this combination is fully capable of running the game smoothly at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a reduction in visual quality to maintain playable performance. The measured results are based on average FPS across four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions. There are no separate min or max FPS values recorded in the database for this title, so the analysis relies on the average scores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly fast. The Low preset produces an average of 222.6 FPS, which is more than triple the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium raises the visual load but still maintains an average of 181.8 FPS. High settings drop the average to 114.4 FPS, and Ultra, the most demanding preset, still holds at 108.8 FPS. Every single setting at this resolution clears the playable threshold by a substantial margin, indicating that the CPU and GPU combination has ample headroom for this game at standard Full HD.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the scaling effects of higher pixel counts become visible. The Low preset averages 167.7 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. Medium reduces the average to 134.1 FPS. High settings produce 86.2 FPS, and Ultra delivers 79.6 FPS. While the drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, ranging from roughly 20% to 30% depending on the preset, all recorded averages are comfortably above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution is the most demanding combination that still maintains a solid playable frame rate, with an average of 79.6 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload increases dramatically. The Low preset averages 104 FPS, which is still playable and quite responsive. Medium settings average 84.9 FPS, also above the threshold. However, the High preset drops to an average of 52.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable line. Ultra is the most demanding option and averages 46.9 FPS, representing the lowest recorded performance in this dataset. The pattern is clear: the GTX 1070 can handle 4K only with reduced graphical settings. The gap between Low and Medium at this resolution is 19.1 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 32.7 FPS, showing a steep performance cliff as the preset increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places this specific CPU and GPU combination in a distinct percentile relative to all other tested hardware. The Intel Core i5-9400 holds a percentile rank of 47 among all CPUs, meaning it sits just below the midpoint of the performance distribution. Its nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, which scores 2259 with a delta of -0.2% compared to the i5-9400's average score of 2254. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248 (delta +0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246 (delta +0.4%), and the Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264 (delta -0.4%). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that any of these four processors would provide virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Inside. The i5-9400's average benchmark score of 2254 is effectively tied with all of its nearest rivals, so swapping between them would not change the FPS results in any meaningful way.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 also holds a percentile rank of 47 among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 9780. The nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro W5000 with a score of 9803 (delta -0.2%), the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M with 9832 (delta -0.5%), the NVIDIA Tesla M10 with 9724 (delta +0.6%), and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 with 9716 (delta +0.7%). Again, the deltas are extremely small, all under one percent. This suggests that a system equipped with any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, assuming the same CPU and settings. The GTX 1070 is a mid-range Pascal card, and its rivals are either professional workstation cards or older enterprise accelerators, yet their average scores are so close that the practical gaming difference would be negligible.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a relatively larger role because the GPU is not heavily taxed by the pixel count. The difference between Low and Ultra is 113.8 FPS (from 222.6 down to 108.8), which is a 51% reduction in frame rate. This large drop indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor even at 1080p, because the i5-9400's six cores are more than capable of feeding the GTX 1070 at these frame rates. The CPU's single-core and multi-core scores, such as 935 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 6629 in multi-core, are sufficient for this puzzle platformer.

At 2560x1440, the GPU workload increases, and the gap between presets narrows slightly. The difference between Low and Ultra is 88.1 FPS (from 167.7 down to 79.6), a 47% reduction. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows a consistent trend: Low drops from 222.6 to 167.7 FPS, Medium from 181.8 to 134.1 FPS, High from 114.4 to 86.2 FPS, and Ultra from 108.8 to 79.6 FPS. These reductions range from 24% to 27%, which is typical for a 77% increase in pixel count. The CPU's role becomes less prominent here, as the GPU must render more pixels, but the i5-9400 still keeps up without becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The difference between Low and Ultra is 57.1 FPS (from 104 down to 46.9), a 55% reduction. The step from Medium (84.9) to High (52.2) is particularly steep, showing that the GTX 1070's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are overwhelmed by the 4K pixel count at higher presets. The CPU's performance is no longer the limiting factor; the data indicates that even the Low preset at 4K averages 104 FPS, which is still above the playable threshold, but the GPU cannot sustain High or Ultra settings. The scaling between 1440p and 4K is severe: High drops from 86.2 to 52.2 FPS, and Ultra from 79.6 to 46.9 FPS. This confirms that the GTX 1070 is the binding constraint at 4K, while the i5-9400 provides ample CPU headroom across all tested configurations.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded measurements, this PC can run Inside with playable frame rates at two of the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The lowest average is 108.8 FPS at Ultra, which is well above the playable line, so the user can enable maximum visual quality without any concern. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 79.6 FPS. This means the game runs smoothly at high refresh rates even with the most demanding settings. At 3840x2160, only the Low and Medium presets are playable, with averages of 104 FPS and 84.9 FPS respectively. The High preset falls to 52.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 46.9 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, 4K gaming requires a compromise: either use Medium settings for a solid 84.9 FPS average, or accept the visual downgrade of Low for 104 FPS. The verdict is clear: this combination is excellent for 1080p and 1440p, and acceptable for 4K only with reduced presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at position 3101 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This rank places it in the lower portion of the distribution, roughly in the 16th percentile of all combinations. The data shows that while the individual CPU and GPU each sit at the 47th percentile compared to their respective peers, the combined system ranks lower because many other tested combos feature more powerful GPUs or newer CPUs that push the frame rates higher. The rank of 3101 indicates that this system is not a top-tier performer for this game, but it is far from the bottom. The playable results at 1080p and 1440p, coupled with the inability to run 4K at High or Ultra, are consistent with a mid-range system. For context, the GPU's average benchmark score of 9780 and the CPU's 2254 place this combo in the same performance neighborhood as its nearest rivals, but the overall rank is determined by how all other hardware pairs compare in actual game measurements.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 108.8, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: Medium is the highest preset that remains playable at 3840x2160, with an average of 84.9 FPS. The High preset drops to 52.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its nearest rivals in performance?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803) and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832), are within 0.5% of that score, so their in-game performance would be nearly identical.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 3840x2160, where High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS. The CPU's performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6629, is sufficient to keep up at all tested resolutions and presets.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest frame rate above 60 FPS?

A: The highest recorded average is 222.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even the most demanding preset at that resolution, Ultra, averages 108.8 FPS.

Q: What rank does this combination hold among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 3101 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside, placing it in the lower portion of the distribution but still capable of playable performance at 1080p and 1440p.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 108.8 FPS. This is the highest visual quality available at this resolution, and the system handles it with significant headroom.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, averaging 79.6 FPS. This remains above the 60 FPS threshold, though the margin is smaller than at 1080p. The High preset averages 86.2 FPS, but Ultra provides the maximum visual detail while still being playable.

For 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Medium, with an average of 84.9 FPS. The High preset falls to 52.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so Medium is the highest setting that maintains a smooth experience. Low averages 104 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance of visual quality and performance.