Inside

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the measured average FPS is 67.8, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 224 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 144.9 FPS. That is a 79.1 FPS drop from Low to Ultra, but both remain well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i3-10305, scores 2264, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, which is 0.4% lower.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, which is 1.5% higher, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% higher.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER a high-performing GPU relative to all tested GPUs?

A: The GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs in the database, indicating it outperforms roughly two-thirds of tested graphics cards.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for maintaining high FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 103.6 FPS, which is the highest playable setting and still far exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU both have close rivals in the database that would produce similar behavior in Inside.

For the Intel Core i5-9400, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, which has an average score of 2259, a 0.2% difference from the i5-9400's 2254. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, a 0.3% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, a 0.4% difference. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, a 0.4% difference. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in a puzzle platformer like Inside, where the CPU load is modest.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (1.5% higher). These GPUs would produce visually indistinguishable frame rates in Inside at any given resolution and preset. The RTX 2070 SUPER also sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, meaning its performance class is firmly mid-to-upper range.

For a user seeking similar gameplay experience, swapping either component for one of these near-identical alternatives would not materially change the measured FPS. The differences are all within 1.5%, which is within run-to-run variance for most titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains 12 measured FPS data points for Inside, covering four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions. All measurements report average FPS, with no minimum or maximum FPS recorded.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 224 FPS. Medium averages 205.5 FPS. High averages 155.1 FPS. Ultra averages 144.9 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 79.1 FPS drop, but even the heaviest preset stays comfortably above 144 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 201.6 FPS. Medium averages 178 FPS. High averages 109.2 FPS. Ultra averages 103.6 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is the largest single step at this resolution, a 68.8 FPS drop. The Ultra preset still averages over 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 141.1 FPS. Medium averages 111.1 FPS. High averages 67.6 FPS. Ultra averages 67.8 FPS. The 4K results show the most significant scaling pressure: High and Ultra both hover near the 60 FPS threshold, while Low and Medium remain far above it.

Resolution scaling is consistent across presets. For example, Ultra at 1080p averages 144.9 FPS, at 1440p it drops to 103.6 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 67.8 FPS. The same pattern holds for Low, which goes from 224 FPS at 1080p to 201.6 FPS at 1440p to 141.1 FPS at 4K.

The data shows that Inside is not a demanding title for this hardware combination. Even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS exceeds 60. The weakest recorded result is 67.6 FPS at 4K High, which is still playable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at all tested resolutions and presets. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and every measured configuration exceeds it.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. Ultra averages 144.9 FPS, which is 84.9 FPS above the threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. Ultra averages 103.6 FPS, which is 43.6 FPS above the threshold. At 3840x2160, all four presets are playable. Ultra averages 67.8 FPS, which is 7.8 FPS above the threshold.

The verdict is unambiguous for every resolution. There is no preset in the database that drops below 60 FPS. The closest call is 4K High at 67.6 FPS, still a margin of 7.6 FPS.

For a puzzle platformer, this is a very comfortable performance envelope. The user can select the highest visual quality at any resolution without worrying about frame rate drops below the playable line.

CPU and GPU Roles

Inside is a puzzle platformer with relatively simple geometry and limited draw calls, so the GPU does most of the heavy lifting at higher resolutions. The data shows clear GPU scaling behavior.

At 1080p, the CPU is likely the binding factor in some presets. The Low preset averages 224 FPS, while Medium drops to 205.5 FPS. The jump from Medium to High is much larger, a 50.4 FPS drop. This suggests that at 1080p Low and Medium, the CPU is able to feed the GPU enough frames to reach very high rates, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as the preset increases.

At 1440p, the GPU pressure increases. Low averages 201.6 FPS, Medium 178 FPS, then High drops to 109.2 FPS. The step from Medium to High is 68.8 FPS, larger than the equivalent step at 1080p (50.4 FPS). This indicates the GPU is becoming more dominant at 1440p.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint. Low averages 141.1 FPS, Medium 111.1 FPS, then High falls to 67.6 FPS and Ultra to 67.8 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 43.5 FPS, and High to Ultra is nearly flat. The GPU is saturated at 4K High and Ultra, producing similar frame rates regardless of the small preset difference.

The CPU, an Intel Core i5-9400 with 6 cores and 6 threads, has an average benchmark score of 2254 and sits at the 47th percentile among all CPUs. Its single-core Cinebench R23 score is 935, which is adequate for a game like Inside that does not have heavy multi-threaded workloads. The CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution above 1080p, as evidenced by the consistent GPU-limited scaling.

At 1080p Low, the 224 FPS result suggests the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates. At 4K, the CPU is essentially irrelevant, since the GPU is producing 67 to 141 FPS depending on preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2479 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the combo in the 67th percentile among all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all combinations in the database.

This rank is lower than the GPU's individual percentile (65th) would suggest, likely because many combos in the database use newer or higher-end CPUs. However, the rank still indicates a strong pairing for this specific title. The CPU's 47th percentile is the weaker link, but Inside does not stress the CPU heavily, so the practical impact is minimal.

The measured FPS data confirms the rank: every preset and resolution clears 60 FPS. The combo is not in the top tier of tested systems, but it is far from the bottom. For a puzzle platformer, this rank is more than sufficient.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best setting, averaging 144.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available and it still delivers more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best setting, averaging 103.6 FPS. This is 43.6 FPS above the threshold, leaving ample headroom for any scene complexity spikes.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best setting, averaging 67.8 FPS. This is the only resolution where the margin above 60 FPS is narrow, but it is still a positive margin of 7.8 FPS.

The database recommends Ultra at every resolution. There is no scenario in which the user must compromise on visual quality to maintain playable frame rates. Even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS stays above 60, so the highest preset is always the optimal choice.