Inside

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer, with the data showing this pairing is capable of maxing out the game at 4K resolution. The benchmark results indicate a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom to prevent bottlenecks even at 1080p.

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

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on Intel's 14 nm Comet Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, which proves to be more than sufficient for a title like Inside that does not demand high core counts. The processor's single-thread performance, measured at a 3dmark_single_thread score of 688 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1453, is the primary driver here, as the game’s physics and logic rely on a few fast cores rather than massive parallelism.

The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game’s data streaming needs. Looking at broader synthetic benchmarks, the i5-10400F achieves a passmark_multithread score of 12115 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297, but these figures matter less for Inside than the core clock speeds. The data shows that even at the lowest settings and 1080p resolution, where CPU load is typically highest, the average FPS reaches 233.5, suggesting the processor is never the limiting factor.

The CPU's percentile rank of 73 against all CPUs places it in the upper quartile, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (with a deltaPct of -0.8) and Intel Core i5-8500 (with a deltaPct of -1.1). These rival chips score similarly in average benchmarks, but the i5-10400F's higher boost clock gives it a slight edge in gaming scenarios. In Inside, the difference between the i5-10400F and these rivals would be negligible, as the game’s frame rates are so high that any CPU overhead is masked by the GPU's rendering speed. The processor’s 65 W TDP also indicates it runs cool and consistently, avoiding thermal throttling that could impact sustained performance in longer sessions.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is a RDNA 2.0 architecture GPU with a chip size of 335 mm² containing 17,200 million transistors. It operates with a boost clock of 2600 MHz and a game clock of 2495 MHz, providing substantial raw compute power for a 2016 title. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is far more than Inside requires, even at 4K Ultra settings. The 40 ray accelerators and 2560 shading units are modern features that the game does not leverage, but they contribute to the GPU's overall capability.

The GPU's memory configuration is critical for resolution scaling, as the 12 GB frame buffer ensures no texture swapping or stutter occurs at 4K. The card's pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s are the specs that dictate fill-rate performance, and they are more than enough to handle Inside's 2D-style visuals with complex lighting effects. The GPU's percentile rank of 79 against all GPUs is strong, with its nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (with a deltaPct of -1.3) and AMD Radeon RX 5600M (with a deltaPct of 0.2). This places the RX 6750 XT in a competitive position, though for Inside, the data shows it consistently exceeds 60 FPS at all tested settings and resolutions.

The GPU's passmark_g3d score of 20700 and 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 2548 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, but Inside is an older title that likely runs on DirectX 11. The card's passmark_directx_11 score of 180, while lower than the DirectX 9 score of 263, still shows compatibility. The GPU's 250 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it operates within expected power and thermal envelopes, allowing for sustained boost clocks during gameplay.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p Low settings, the system averages 233.5 FPS, which drops to 207.5 FPS at 1440p and further to 159.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 31.8% decrease from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating the GPU is handling the increased pixel count while the CPU remains unchallenged. The scaling is more pronounced at higher settings: at High settings, the average FPS drops from 178.8 at 1080p to 126.6 at 1440p (a 29.2% decrease) and then to 78.4 at 4K (a 56.2% decrease from 1080p).

This dramatic drop at 4K High settings, compared to the 4K Low result of 159.2 FPS, shows that the GPU's shading units and ROPs are the primary bottlenecks at higher resolutions and quality presets. The difference between 4K Low (159.2 FPS) and 4K High (78.4 FPS) is a 50.8% reduction, which is entirely attributable to GPU workload. Conversely, at 1080p, the gap between Low (233.5 FPS) and High (178.8 FPS) is only 23.4%, suggesting the CPU is starting to exert some influence on the frame rate ceiling, though it never falls below playable thresholds.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is approaching a balance where both components contribute, but the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to push frame rates past 200 FPS on lower settings. As resolution increases, the GPU's 2560 shading units become the limiting factor, particularly at Ultra settings where the 4K average of 74.8 FPS is exactly half the 1080p Ultra result of 168.4 FPS. This halving at identical settings is the classic signature of pure GPU-bound scaling.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 963 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This rank is notable because the game is older, meaning many modern high-end CPUs and GPUs will produce similar frame rates due to the game's low system requirements. The percentile position of 963/1671 (approximately 57.6%) reflects that while this combo is capable, there are 708 other combinations that achieve higher average frame rates, likely featuring newer CPUs with higher single-thread scores or GPUs with faster memory bandwidth.

The combo's rank versus its individual component ranks is interesting. The GPU alone is in the 79th percentile, but the combo rank is lower, suggesting that the CPU's 73rd percentile is dragging the overall score down slightly, even though the CPU is not a bottleneck in this specific game. The nearest rival combos are not listed, but the data implies that pairing the RX 6750 XT with a higher-performing CPU like a Core i7 with better single-thread performance could push the combo rank higher. However, for Inside, the measured FPS results show that the i5-10400F is adequate, as the game’s frame rates are already far above the 60 FPS standard at all settings. The rank of 963 suggests that users seeking maximum performance in this game might consider a CPU with a higher boost clock, but the practical difference in FPS would be minimal given the data shows 233.5 FPS at 1080p Low.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 233.5 FPS on Low settings, 213.4 FPS on Medium, 178.8 FPS on High, and 168.4 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that even at the highest quality preset, the system maintains frame rates well above 144 Hz, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The differences between presets are relatively small, with only a 27.9% drop from Low to Ultra, showing that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 207.5 FPS on Low, 192.6 FPS on Medium, 126.6 FPS on High, and 118.4 FPS on Ultra. The significant leap from Medium (192.6 FPS) to High (126.6 FPS) is a 34.3% reduction, indicating that the High preset introduces more demanding shading effects that heavily tax the GPU's 64 ROPs. The 1440p Ultra result of 118.4 FPS is still excellent, comfortably exceeding 100 FPS for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system averages 159.2 FPS on Low, 129.1 FPS on Medium, 78.4 FPS on High, and 74.8 FPS on Ultra. The 4K High and Ultra results are the only settings that drop below 100 FPS, but they remain above 60 FPS, ensuring a playable experience on 4K displays. The difference between 4K Medium (129.1 FPS) and 4K High (78.4 FPS) is a 39.3% drop, which is the largest single-setting transition in the entire dataset. This suggests that the High preset at 4K triggers a specific rendering feature that is particularly demanding on the GPU's texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s. The 4K Low result of 159.2 FPS proves that the GPU is capable of high frame rates at this resolution when visual effects are reduced, reinforcing the conclusion that the RX 6750 XT is the performance limiter in this configuration, while the i5-10400F provides consistent support without introducing stutter or frame pacing issues.