Inside

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer that scales efficiently across a wide range of hardware. The measured data shows a configuration that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but capable of exceptional frame rates at 1080p, making it a versatile option for this title. With average frame rates never dipping below 63.5 FPS even at the most demanding settings, this combo demonstrates that the hardware is more than sufficient to handle the game's visual demands, offering headroom for high-refresh-rate displays at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The performance trajectory from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shifting bottleneck between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves staggering frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 233.1 FPS and even the Ultra preset maintaining a smooth 139.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 40.2% performance drop, from 233.1 to 139.3 FPS, which is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel shading and fill-rate demands increase. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has ample headroom here, allowing the Radeon RX 6650 XT to stretch its legs.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high, but the GPU load becomes more apparent. The Low preset still delivers a blistering 211 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 101.4 FPS, a 51.9% reduction compared to the Low setting. This steeper decline compared to 1080p indicates that the GPU is now working significantly harder, though the CPU is still keeping pace without creating a noticeable bottleneck. The High preset at 106.5 FPS sits close to the Ultra figure, suggesting that the most demanding settings at this resolution are where the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth limits start to surface.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting component. The Ultra preset yields 63.6 FPS, and High is nearly identical at 63.5 FPS, showing that beyond a certain point, additional graphical fidelity costs almost nothing in performance because the rendering pipeline is saturated. More tellingly, the gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 25.2 FPS (129.8 to 104.6 FPS), but the gap between Medium and Ultra is a much smaller 41 FPS (104.6 to 63.6 FPS). This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU that is hitting its memory bandwidth ceiling (280.3 GB/s) and raw compute limits, where the incremental cost of higher-quality textures and effects becomes disproportionately expensive. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the RX 6650 XT is the definitive performance ceiling, with the i5-10400F contributing little to the frame rate variance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations for Inside, this pairing of the Core i5-10400F and Radeon RX 6650 XT lands at rank 1222 out of 1671 combos. This places it in the 73rd percentile of all configurations, which is a strong showing for a mid-range setup. The ranking indicates that while this combo is not at the very top tier of performance, it outperforms a significant majority of other systems tested, making it a highly capable choice for this specific game.

The CPU's individual benchmark scores corroborate this mid-range standing. With an average benchmark score of 14168 and a percentile ranking of 73 against all CPUs, the i5-10400F is a solid performer. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% faster), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.8% slower), and the Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% slower), showing that it sits in a tightly contested performance band. The GPU, with a percentile rank of 72 against all GPUs, is similarly positioned. Its average score of 29024 is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (0.0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 470 (0.1% faster), while being slightly behind the Intel Arc A370M (0.5% faster). This data shows a well-balanced pairing where neither component is drastically holding back the other, resulting in a combined rank that is consistent with their individual standings.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 233.1 FPS, which is achieved with the Low preset at 1920x1080.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the High and Ultra presets produce nearly identical average frame rates (63.5 and 63.6 FPS), suggesting the rendering pipeline is fully saturated by the GPU's capabilities.

Q: How does the combo's performance rank against all other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1222 out of 1671 total tested combinations for Inside, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all systems.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 211 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers 101.4 FPS. This represents a 51.9% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest settings.

Q: Is the 1080p Medium preset fast enough for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: Yes. The 1080p Medium preset measures an average of 216.4 FPS, which is more than sufficient to drive a 144Hz or even a 240Hz display, as it exceeds those refresh rates.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 4K provide a playable experience?

A: Yes, it is playable. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 maintains an average frame rate of 63.6 FPS, which is just above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting a 60 FPS experience at 4K, the data shows that the High preset is the optimal choice. It delivers 63.5 FPS, which is functionally identical to the Ultra preset's 63.6 FPS, meaning there is no performance penalty for choosing the higher visual quality. The Medium preset at 4K offers a significant jump to 104.6 FPS, which is ideal for those who prefer higher frame rates over maximum fidelity on a 4K display.

At 1440p, the High preset provides an excellent balance, achieving 106.5 FPS while offering substantial visual improvements over the Low preset. For users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, the Low preset at 211 FPS is the only way to fully utilize a 240Hz panel, but the Medium preset at 165.3 FPS is a strong middle ground for 165Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 101.4 FPS is still exceptionally smooth and is the best choice for those prioritizing image quality without needing triple-digit frame rates.

For 1080p, the recommendation is straightforward: use the Ultra preset. With an average of 139.3 FPS, it provides a flawless experience on any standard 1080p monitor, including 144Hz models. The performance headroom is so vast at this resolution that there is no reason to compromise on visual settings. The Low preset at 233.1 FPS is only relevant for competitive play on 240Hz panels, but the visual sacrifice is significant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for each resolution and settings preset combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 129.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 104.6 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 63.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 63.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 211.0 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 165.3 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 106.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 101.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 233.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 216.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 147.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 139.3 |

Analyzing the data row by row, the scaling behavior is consistent. At 1080p, the drop from Medium to High is 69.3 FPS, a larger jump than from Low to Medium (16.7 FPS), indicating a significant increase in GPU workload at the High preset. At 1440p, the step from Medium to High is 58.8 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is only 5.1 FPS, showing diminishing returns in performance cost at the top end. At 4K, the pattern shifts, with the largest performance gap occurring between Medium and High (41.1 FPS), while High and Ultra are effectively identical. This breakdown confirms that the RX 6650 XT has a performance cliff that is hit at different settings depending on the resolution, with the i5-10400F providing sufficient computational support throughout.