Inside

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a decisively playable experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Benchmark data confirms that this combination exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset, with particularly strong headroom at lower resolutions. The measured FPS figures show consistent scaling across the board, making this a straightforward recommendation for users seeking high refresh rates or 4K output. The data is measured, not estimated, and the overall rank among 3,716 tested combinations places this setup in the upper tier of tested hardware pairings for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combination performs exceptionally well. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 282, which represents the highest measured average in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 226 FPS average, with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 259 FPS. High settings produce 141 FPS average, and Ultra settings still manage a strong 134 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the bottleneck is almost entirely absent; the game runs at multiples of the 60 FPS playable threshold, even at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, performance remains highly impressive. The Low preset delivers an average of 203 FPS, while Medium drops to 162 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 138 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS. High settings average 101 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 97 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is linear and expected, with Ultra settings losing 37 FPS when moving up in resolution. The minimum FPS at Medium, 138, still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, indicating strong frame time consistency even under load.

At 3840x2160, the configuration shows its limits while remaining fully playable. Low settings produce an average of 127 FPS, which is a remarkable figure for 4K. Medium settings average 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. High settings bring the average down to 64 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage to hold an average of 61 FPS. Notably, the Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that closely approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it does not drop below it. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is significant, 102 vs 64 FPS, which suggests a large performance cost associated with that preset step.

The absence of minimum FPS data for the Low, High, and Ultra presets at all resolutions prevents a full analysis of frame-time consistency for those settings, but the available Medium preset data shows that the minimum FPS remains well above the playable threshold. Across all resolutions, the average FPS figures show that the combo has no trouble maintaining fluid motion, with the most demanding test being 4K Ultra, which still averages 61 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3,716 tested combinations, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2,500th for Inside. This percentile position indicates that the combo is in the lower-middle range of all tested hardware configurations, but it is crucial to interpret this rank correctly. The rank is not a measure of absolute capability; rather, it reflects the dataset’s composition. Many of the 3,716 combinations likely feature much higher-end GPUs and CPUs, pushing this specific pairing down the list. However, the measured FPS results tell the real story: the combination delivers a fully playable experience at all settings and resolutions.

The rank of 2,500 out of 3,716 is a relative measure, but the absolute performance metrics show that for this specific game, the combination is more than sufficient. The data confirms that the combo is not a top performer in the overall ranking, but it also shows that for Inside, this ranking does not translate to any playability issues. The game’s low graphical demands are well within the capabilities of the RX 7600, and the i7-13700K provides ample headroom. A higher rank would not necessarily translate to a better gameplay experience, as the 60 FPS threshold is already consistently exceeded. The rank simply places this combo in the middle of the pack, but its performance is consistently high across all tested metrics.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would deliver nearly identical performance in this scenario. The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46,881. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46,971, a difference of -0.2%. This means that the Ryzen 9 5900 would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Inside. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47,022, which is -0.3% different, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46,654, a +0.5% delta. The Intel Xeon w3-2535 also has a +0.5% delta with a score of 46,653. For users considering a system with any of these CPUs, the FPS results would be practically identical to the i7-13700K, given the game’s low CPU demands.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average score of 15,171. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, scores 15,199, a -0.2% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15,082, which is +0.6%, and the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15,270, with a -0.7% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15,063, a +0.7% delta. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RX 7600 in Inside. The performance differences are so minor that they would not be visible to the user, and the overall experience would be the same. These alternatives provide a pool of hardware that offers equivalent gameplay performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The highest quality preset tested is Ultra, and at 3840x2160 resolution, the average FPS is 61, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the game maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 101 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded for this configuration?

A: The lowest recorded average is 61 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. The only preset with min and max FPS data is Medium, which shows a minimum of 87 FPS at 4K, 138 FPS at 1440p, and 192 FPS at 1080p.

Q: At which resolution does the combo perform best?

A: The best performance is at 1920x1080, where the average FPS ranges from 134 (Ultra) to 282 (Low). The highest average recorded is 282 FPS at Low settings.

Q: Is the 60 FPS threshold met at all resolutions?

A: Yes, the verdictByResolution data indicates that all settings at all three tested resolutions are playable, as the average FPS at the best settings is 61, 97, and 134 for 4K, 1440p, and 1080p respectively.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 4K?

A:** At 3840x2160, High settings average 64 FPS, while Ultra settings average 61 FPS. The difference is 3 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a significant shift in the bottleneck as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, with Low settings reaching 282 FPS. This level of performance is far beyond what the GPU alone could achieve if it were the limiting factor, indicating that the CPU is handling the workload efficiently and the GPU is not yet saturated. The fact that the difference between Low and Medium is only 56 FPS (282 vs 226) suggests that the CPU is keeping up well with the GPU’s demands. The Ultra setting at 1080p still achieves 134 FPS, which is a 148 FPS drop from Low, showing that the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility but is still far from maxed out.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more prominent. The average FPS at Low drops from 282 to 203, a 28% reduction, while the Ultra setting drops from 134 to 97, a 27% reduction. The scaling is similar across settings, indicating that the GPU is now the primary constraint. At 4K, the GPU is the dominant factor. The Low setting average drops from 203 at 1440p to 127 at 4K, a 37% reduction. The Ultra setting drops from 97 to 61, a 37% reduction as well. This consistent percentage reduction across resolutions points to the GPU being the bottleneck at 4K, as the CPU is not scaling the frame rate.

The CPU’s role is clearly most impactful at 1080p, where the high frame rates are a result of the i7-13700K’s ability to feed the GPU efficiently. At higher resolutions, the GPU workload increases, and the frame rates become more dependent on the RX 7600’s capabilities. The data does not show any situation where the CPU becomes a bottleneck, as the frame rates are consistently high and do not show signs of CPU-side stalls. The combination works well together, but the GPU is the limiting component at 4K Ultra, where the average 61 FPS is near the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best setting is the most demanding preset that still maintains an average FPS at or above 60. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, but the Ultra preset delivers an average of 134 FPS. This is the most demanding preset, and it stays far above the playable threshold. The recommendation is Ultra, with 134 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best visual quality while maintaining an average of 97 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, so Ultra is the recommended setting at this resolution. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the most demanding, and it averages 61 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold, so it is the best setting that stays playable. The High preset at 4K averages 64 FPS, which is also very close, but Ultra is the highest setting that still clears the threshold.

The table of measured FPS shows that the Medium preset at 4K has a minimum FPS of 87, which is higher than the average for the High and Ultra settings. This suggests that for the best frame stability at 4K, Medium might be a more conservative choice, but the data shows that High and Ultra are still playable. The verdict confirms that Ultra is the best setting at each resolution, with an average of 134 FPS at 1080p, 97 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. All of these figures exceed the 60 FPS target.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC configuration can run Inside with no issues. The verdict by resolution confirms that all tested settings are playable at every resolution. At 1920x1080, the combination achieves an average of 134 FPS at Ultra settings, which is more than twice the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 97 FPS, offering a smooth and responsive experience. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset still holds an average of 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target, making it a viable option for 4K gaming, though it is close to the limit. The data shows that the system handles the game with ease, and there is no configuration that results in sub-60 FPS performance. The only point of concern is the 4K Ultra average of 61 FPS, which is a small margin, but it is still considered playable. The combination of the i7-13700K and the RX 7600 is fully capable of delivering a smooth experience in Inside at all testable settings.