Inside

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a robust experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured data shows this combination provides exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, firmly placing it in the upper tier of tested hardware configurations for this title. The combination ranks 1140th out of 1671 tested combos for this game, a position that reflects strong performance given the sheer number of possible configurations. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, the role of each component, and offers guidance on optimal settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the configuration achieves an average of 141.2 FPS. This indicates a very smooth experience, well above the refresh rate of standard 60Hz monitors and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: The data shows a significant performance gap. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 202.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 95.6 FPS. This represents a substantial increase in frame rate of over 100 FPS by switching from Ultra to Low.

Q: Does the GPU hold up at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the RX 6600 XT manages playable frame rates at 3840x2160. The High preset yields an average of 65.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset dips slightly to 60.7 FPS, still playable, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin at 103.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best-case performance scenario for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 279.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. This shows the combo can easily push frame rates to extreme levels when graphical fidelity is not the priority.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 8400F's average benchmark score is 25064. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, has an average score of 25057, resulting in a 0% deltaPct. This indicates the two processors offer virtually identical overall performance in these tests.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 XT holds a percentile rank of 71 among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 27985 is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, which has a score of 27956, placing them in a very similar performance class.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is ranked 1140th out of 1671 tested combos specifically for Inside. While this rank might seem mid-pack, it must be interpreted within the context of the game's age and the hardware's capability. The benchmark data indicates this rank is a reflection of the sheer number of tested configurations, which includes many high-end and newer components. The measured FPS data, however, tells a story of exceptional performance for this title.

This ranking suggests that while the combo is not at the very top of the leaderboard, it is far from being a bottleneck for this game. The CPU itself has an average benchmark score of 25064, which places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with a deltaPct of 0.3. The GPU's percentile rank of 71 further supports its position as a solid mid-to-high-tier performer. For a game released in 2016, the combination's capability is more than sufficient to deliver high frame rates, as evidenced by the measured results. The rank of 1140 likely reflects the wide variety of hardware that can run Inside well, rather than a deficiency in this specific pairing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT plays a central role in achieving the high frame rates seen in Inside. The GPU is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This memory configuration, while not the largest, is ample for a game of Inside's visual complexity, ensuring that texture streaming and memory-intensive effects do not become a limiting factor at the tested resolutions.

The GPU's clock speeds are particularly relevant to its performance. It has a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These high frequencies, combined with the 2048 shading units, allow the card to process the game's 2D lighting and physics effects with great efficiency. The card's FP32 performance is rated at 10.60 TFLOPS. In this game, the GPU is clearly the dominant component, as the CPU is more than capable of keeping up with the frame rendering demands. The measured FPS scaling across different settings at the same resolution shows the GPU's workload increasing with graphical fidelity, confirming its central role in the performance profile. For instance, at 1440p, the average frame rate drops from 202.5 FPS on Low to 95.6 FPS on Ultra, a clear indication that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent and predictable performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At the highest resolution tested, 3840x2160, the combo averages 65.9 FPS on High settings. This drops to 60.7 FPS on Ultra, but jumps significantly to 103.1 FPS on Medium and 127.1 FPS on Low. This shows that even at 4K, the hardware can maintain playable frame rates, with the Medium preset offering a substantial performance headroom over the High and Ultra presets.

Moving down to 2560x1440, performance improves considerably. The High preset delivers an average of 102 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 95.6 FPS. The Medium and Low presets are significantly faster, hitting 160.5 FPS and 202.5 FPS, respectively. This resolution appears to be a sweet spot for the combo, offering high frame rates on all presets while still providing a visual upgrade over 1080p. The gap between High and Ultra is small (102 vs 95.6 FPS), suggesting that the Ultra preset is not a major performance burden at this resolution.

At the most common resolution, 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across the board. The Ultra preset averages 135.9 FPS, while High is slightly faster at 141.2 FPS. The Medium preset reaches 222.9 FPS, and the Low preset hits an impressive 279.2 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo is never even close to being CPU-bound, as the frame rates scale almost perfectly with the GPU workload from the settings changes. This makes the setup ideal for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, where even the most demanding Ultra preset can push frame rates well past the 120 FPS mark.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For users with a 4K display, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 103.1 FPS, which is a significant improvement over the High preset's 65.9 FPS and provides a much smoother experience than the Ultra preset's 60.7 FPS. The visual difference between Medium and High in a game like Inside is likely minimal, making the performance gain the deciding factor.

For 1440p displays, the High preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 102 FPS. The Ultra preset also performs admirably at 95.6 FPS, so users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity can use it without sacrificing smoothness. However, the High preset provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS and is a safer choice for ensuring frame-time consistency. For those with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, the Medium preset at 160.5 FPS is an excellent option for maximizing smoothness.

At 1080p, the choice is less critical due to the high overall performance. The High preset at 141.2 FPS is an excellent default, providing a great visual experience with plenty of performance headroom. Users with 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors can even opt for the Ultra preset, which still achieves a very smooth 135.9 FPS. The Low preset is only necessary for those chasing the absolute highest frame rates, such as for competitive play, where the 279.2 FPS average would be beneficial. In summary, the data indicates that this combo is powerful enough to run Inside at maximum settings in most scenarios, with the Medium preset serving as the best fallback for 4K resolution.