Inside

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer, with frame rates that remain highly playable even at 4K Ultra settings. The data shows a system that is thoroughly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet retains enough headroom to push well beyond standard display refresh rates at 1080p. This pairing proves that a mid-range modern GPU with a capable older CPU is more than sufficient for this title, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop varies significantly depending on the preset. At the Low setting, the system delivers 233 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 203 FPS at 1440p and 127 FPS at 4K. This represents a 45% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that even at low graphical fidelity, the GPU is still the primary limiting factor, though the CPU is keeping up well.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend with 215 FPS at 1080p, 162 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 4K. The 53% drop from 1080p to 4K here is substantial, but the absolute numbers remain far above playable thresholds. Interestingly, the High preset presents a steeper curve: 141 FPS at 1080p falls to 101 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop) and then to 64 FPS at 4K (a 55% drop from 1080p). This suggests that the High preset at 4K is finally pushing the RX 7600 to its limits.

The Ultra preset tells the most telling story about the limiting component. At 1080p, the system hits 134 FPS, but this falls to 97 FPS at 1440p and just 61 FPS at 4K. The 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K closely mirrors the scaling seen at Medium and Low settings, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck across all resolution points. The CPU is not holding back performance at any resolution, as evidenced by the fact that even the lowest preset at 4K (127 FPS) more than doubles the Ultra 4K result (61 FPS), showing the GPU's workload is the dominant variable.

The frame time consistency, where measured, supports this analysis. At 1440p Medium, the system holds a 138-186 FPS range, and at 1080p Medium, it spans 183-247 FPS. These tight ranges indicate stable performance without CPU-related stutters. The data clearly indicates that users with 4K displays should expect to use Medium or Low settings to maintain high frame rates, while 1440p and 1080p users can comfortably run High or Ultra presets.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 achieves a rank of 2756 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the 26th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking may seem modest, but it must be interpreted within the context of the game's age and the hardware's positioning. The rank of 2756 indicates that the majority of tested combos outperform this pairing, but the actual FPS numbers tell a far more favorable story.

The combo's rank is likely dragged down by the sheer number of high-end systems tested that achieve hundreds of FPS at 1080p, whereas this system's 134-233 FPS range at that resolution is excellent but not class-leading. However, considering that the RX 7600 sits at the 57th percentile among all GPUs and the i5-10400F at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, a combined rank of 2756 out of 3716 is actually a strong result. The data shows that this pairing punches above its individual component percentiles in this specific game, indicating efficient scaling and a well-balanced configuration for Inside.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the RX 7600's average benchmark score of 15171 is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which scores 15199 with a deltaPct of -0.2%. The AMD Radeon 680M sits slightly higher at 15270 (deltaPct -0.7%), while the AMD Radeon Pro 560X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti trail at 15082 and 15063 respectively. For the CPU, the i5-10400F's average score of 14185 is within a fraction of a percent of the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163, +0.2%) and AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, +0.5%), while the Intel Core 7 160UL (14232, -0.3%) and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, -0.6%) are marginally ahead.

The practical takeaway is that this combo ranks in the bottom quarter of tested systems, yet delivers a minimum of 61 FPS at 4K Ultra and 134 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The ranking reflects the competitive landscape of high-end test benches rather than any deficiency in the hardware for this particular game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured frame rates. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. For a game released in 2016 like Inside, this memory configuration is more than sufficient, which is why the 4K results remain playable even at Ultra settings.

The GPU's clock speeds are a critical factor in its performance. With a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, the RX 7600 demonstrates substantial clock headroom. The memory operates at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, which provides the bandwidth needed to feed the 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs. The pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s are the raw throughput numbers that translate directly into the high FPS observed at 1440p and 1080p.

The RX 7600's benchmark scores contextualize its performance. Its PassMark G3D score of 16634 places it at the 57th percentile among all GPUs, which aligns with its position as a solid mid-range card. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 88051 and Vulkan score of 34401 show strong compute capabilities. However, the DirectX 12 PassMark score of 58 is notably lower than DirectX 11's 172 and DirectX 9's 226, yet Inside does not appear to be bottlenecked by this, given the high frame rates achieved.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is never taxed in this game, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across all presets. The architectural efficiency of the RDNA 3.0 design, built on a 6 nm process from TSMC with 13,300 million transistors, allows the card to maintain high clocks without thermal throttling, which is reflected in the stable FPS ranges measured at Medium settings. The GPU's 165 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance class, and the 450 W suggested PSU indicates it is accessible for most systems.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum frame rate this combo can achieve in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 233 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the more practical High preset, the system delivers 141 FPS at 1080p.

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, the data shows 64 FPS at 4K High and 61 FPS at 4K Ultra. For smoother performance, Medium settings provide 102 FPS at 4K, and Low settings reach 127 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 3050 OEM?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171, which is 0.2% lower than the RTX 3050 OEM's score of 15199. This indicates nearly identical overall performance between the two cards.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for the RX 7600 in this game?

A: No, the benchmark data shows the system is GPU-bound. For example, at 1080p Low the system hits 233 FPS, and at 4K Low it hits 127 FPS, demonstrating that the CPU (with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz and 6 cores/12 threads) is not limiting frame rates.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows a range of 183-247 FPS at 1080p Medium and 138-186 FPS at 1440p Medium. These tight ranges indicate stable frame pacing without significant stutters.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Inside?*

A: This specific combination ranks 2756 out of 3716 tested combos. This puts it in the lower 26% of all systems, despite delivering high absolute frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a supporting role in this combination, and the data confirms it is more than adequate for Inside. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process, provides sufficient single-thread performance for a game that is not heavily threaded.

The CPU's benchmark scores reveal its capabilities. In Cinebench R23, the i5-10400F scores 10283 in multi-core and 1451 in single-core, while in Geekbench it achieves 6257 multi-core and 1420 single-core. These scores, combined with the 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and 2-thread score of 1350, indicate that the CPU's single-thread performance is more than sufficient for Inside's engine.

The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth provide ample memory throughput. The PassMark single-thread score of 2541 and multithread score of 12115 place this CPU at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163 average score, +0.2% delta) and Intel Core 7 160UL (14232, -0.3%), showing it is well within the expected performance envelope for its class.

The critical evidence that the CPU is not a bottleneck comes from the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 233 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would expose any CPU limitation. The fact that the frame rate scales predictably with resolution and settings—dropping to 127 FPS at 4K Low and 61 FPS at 4K Ultra—demonstrates that the GPU is the sole performance limiter. The CPU's 12 threads are never fully utilized by this game, leaving headroom for background tasks. With a TDP of 65 W and an active production status, this CPU remains a viable budget-conscious choice for this type of workload.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in Inside based on display resolution. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering 134 FPS on average. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 1080p offers 141 FPS, which is marginally faster but not worth the visual downgrade.

For 1440p users, the High preset strikes the ideal balance, achieving 101 FPS. This remains comfortably above 60 FPS while providing excellent visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 97 FPS, which is also playable, but High offers a small performance buffer (101 vs 97 FPS) that may help maintain more consistent frame times on demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 1440p provides 162 FPS, which is overkill for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality.

At 4K, the recommendation is the Medium preset, which delivers 102 FPS. This is a substantial improvement over High's 64 FPS and Ultra's 61 FPS, both of which are still playable but may dip below 60 FPS in heavier moments. The Medium preset's measured range of 87-117 FPS ensures that the experience remains smooth throughout. The Low preset at 4K reaches 127 FPS, but the graphical compromises are significant for a game with a distinctive art style.

For users with high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or above), the Low preset at 1080p (233 FPS) or Medium at 1080p (215 FPS) are the only options that can fully saturate such displays. However, the game's visual style benefits from higher settings, so most users should prioritize the Ultra preset at 1080p or High at 1440p for the best balance. The data consistently shows that this combo never drops below 61 FPS in any configuration, ensuring that even the most demanding settings remain playable.