Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER combination delivers a highly capable experience in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows this combo is firmly positioned in the lower-mid tier of all tested configurations, ranking 2464 out of 2887 combos in this specific game. This pairing excels at lower resolutions, providing exceptionally high frame rates at 1080p, while 4K Ultra remains the only setting that pushes the hardware to its limits. The benchmark results indicate that users should prioritize resolution over graphical fidelity, as the GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB VRAM becomes a defining factor at higher settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, supported by a 65 W TDP. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This CPU is designed for the AMD Socket AM5 platform, supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and features 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

In the context of Inside, a game released in 2016, the CPU's role is primarily to prevent frame pacing issues and ensure consistent minimum frame rates. The processor's performance profile, as indicated by an average benchmark score of 32750, places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong result, and the data shows it is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, a difference of only 0.1%, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, which is -0.2% relative to the 7400F. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 trail slightly, with deltaPct values of 0.2% and 0.3% respectively.

The single-threaded performance of the 7400F is robust, scoring 3072 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 3689 in Passmark single-thread. This is relevant for Inside, which, like many puzzle platformers, may not fully utilize all 12 threads. The multi-threaded scores are also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a Passmark multithread score of 25645. For a game of this genre, the CPU's high boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures that logic and physics calculations are handled with minimal latency. The benchmark results indicate that the 7400F is not a bottleneck in this pairing, allowing the GTX 1660 SUPER to be the primary determinant of frame rates across the measured settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of settings for this combination. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 216 FPS, which is exceptionally high and likely far beyond the refresh rate of most displays. The Medium preset offers 173 FPS average, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. The High preset drops to 108 FPS average, while the Ultra preset yields 103 FPS average. Given that the difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 5 FPS (108 vs 103), the data suggests that High is the optimal choice for a balance of visual quality and performance, as the Ultra preset provides diminishing returns.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. The Low preset still produces a high 156 FPS average, but the Medium preset falls to 125 FPS average, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. The High preset averages 78 FPS, while Ultra averages 74 FPS. Here, the gap between Medium and High is substantial (47 FPS). The data indicates that Medium is the sweet spot for 1440p, as it maintains a frame rate well above 100 FPS while offering better visual fidelity than Low. The High preset at 78 FPS is still playable but represents a significant step down in smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the hardware begins to struggle. The Low preset averages 98 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset drops to 78 FPS average (minimum 66, maximum 90). The High preset averages 49 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 47 FPS. The recommendation for 4K is to use the Low preset, as it is the only setting that consistently delivers a frame rate above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 78 FPS is acceptable for those who prioritize visuals over absolute smoothness, but the High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold. For the best experience overall, the data strongly supports using Medium settings at 1440p, which provides a high frame rate without sacrificing too much detail.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 216 FPS, achieved with the Low preset. The Medium preset follows at 173 FPS, while High and Ultra yield 108 FPS and 103 FPS, respectively.

Q: Does the GTX 1660 SUPER maintain a playable frame rate at 4K Ultra settings in Inside?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered necessary for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 4K is also sub-60, averaging 49 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is only 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707). It is also 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded for this combo at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum frame rate is 106 FPS, with an average of 125 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS.

Q: Is the GTX 1660 SUPER more powerful than the AMD Radeon RX 580 according to the data?

A: The data shows the GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 12986, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 580's score of 12928. This indicates a marginal performance advantage.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 2464 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The data positions this combo at rank 2464 out of 2887 total tested combos in Inside. This rank places it in the 85th percentile of the bottom half, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the weakest configuration. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F is a high-performing CPU, sitting in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, but the GTX 1660 SUPER is a more modest GPU, sitting in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. This mismatch means the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

The implications of this rank are clear in the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the combo achieves frame rates that are exceptionally high, but the rank suggests that many other combos do even better. The GTX 1660 SUPER's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (with a deltaPct of 0.4%), the AMD Radeon RX 580 (0.4%), and the AMD Radeon 740M (0.9%). The NVIDIA Tesla M2090 is slightly ahead, with a deltaPct of -0.7%. These small deltas indicate that the GTX 1660 SUPER is closely matched with its peers, and any performance differences in Inside are likely due to driver optimizations or CPU pairing rather than raw GPU power. The combo's rank of 2464 suggests that for this specific game, the combination is adequate but not exceptional, delivering playable performance at lower resolutions but struggling to maintain high frame rates at 4K with high visual settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is based on the Turing architecture, using the TU116 chip fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 1530 MHz and a boost clock of 1785 MHz. The memory configuration is 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The GPU features 1408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. Its raw compute performance is rated at 5.027 TFLOPS for FP32, with a pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 157.1 GTexel/s.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor in Inside. The game's puzzle platformer nature typically doesn't require massive texture memory, but the measured FPS data shows a clear drop when moving from Medium to High and Ultra settings at higher resolutions. At 4K, the High preset averages 49 FPS, while Ultra averages 47 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is not only fill-rate limited but also potentially VRAM-limited at these settings. The 6 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, as evidenced by the playable frame rates, but at 4K, the higher settings may be exceeding the memory capacity, causing the GPU to rely on slower memory paging.

The GPU's benchmark scores confirm its mid-range position. It scores 12699 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 12986. The nearest rival data shows it is virtually tied with the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940, deltaPct 0.4%) and the RX 580 (12928, deltaPct 0.4%). This indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER's performance in Inside is representative of its class. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 50 in Passmark is notably lower than its DirectX 11 score of 104, which could explain why the game, which likely uses an older API, performs relatively well. The GPU's power draw is rated at 125 W, with a suggested PSU of 300 W, and it uses a dual-slot cooler design.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: Average FPS is 216.
• Medium: Average FPS is 173, with a minimum of 147 and a maximum of 199.
• High: Average FPS is 108.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 103.

This resolution shows the combo's strength. Even at Ultra, the frame rate remains above 100 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The jump from Low to Medium is 43 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High is 65 FPS, indicating that the High preset is a significant step up in graphical load. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal at just 5 FPS, suggesting the Ultra preset offers little additional visual benefit for the performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: Average FPS is 156.
• Medium: Average FPS is 125, with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 143.
• High: Average FPS is 78.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 74.

The 1440p data shows a more pronounced scaling. The Low preset still delivers a high frame rate, but the Medium preset, while dropping to 125 FPS, remains well above 60 FPS. The High preset at 78 FPS is the first point where the frame rate dips below 100, and the Ultra preset at 74 FPS is only 4 FPS lower. This suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck, and the resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p has a more significant impact on the High and Ultra presets than on the Low and Medium ones.

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: Average FPS is 98.
• Medium: Average FPS is 78, with a minimum of 66 and a maximum of 90.
• High: Average FPS is 49.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 47.

The 4K data reveals the limits of this combo. The Low preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 78 FPS is still playable, but the minimum of 66 FPS indicates occasional dips. The High and Ultra presets, at 49 and 47 FPS respectively, fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making them less ideal for a smooth experience. The data clearly shows that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for the Low or Medium presets if a higher frame rate is desired.