Inside

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a robust performance profile in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The benchmark data shows a system that is clearly capable of high refresh rate gameplay at mainstream resolutions, with the measured frames per second (FPS) revealing a distinct shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution and settings change. This analysis breaks down the scaling characteristics, the individual roles of the CPU and GPU, and provides recommendations based on the measured rows.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data for this combination in Inside demonstrates a predictable but significant drop as resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 147.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 108 FPS, a reduction of 39.6 FPS (about 27%). The jump to 4K at High settings results in 67 FPS, which is 41 FPS lower than 1440p (a ~38% drop) and 80.6 FPS lower than 1080p. This steep decline from 1440p to 4K strongly suggests the rendering pipeline is becoming saturated by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth as the pixel count increases dramatically.

The scaling pattern across all settings follows the same trend. With Low settings, the frame rate goes from 234.4 FPS at 1080p, to 206.9 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 133.8 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 73.1 FPS, which is a larger absolute loss than the 27.5 FPS loss from 1080p to 1440p. This indicates that even at the lowest graphical fidelity, the demand on the GPU at 4K is substantial. For Ultra settings, the system starts at 137.4 FPS at 1080p, falls to 98.9 FPS at 1440p, and bottoms out at 62.1 FPS at 4K. The consistent pattern across all presets confirms that the resolution is the dominant variable affecting performance, with the scaling curve becoming steeper at higher resolutions, which points directly to the GPU as the performance ceiling.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the central component in determining the frame rate limits at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear relationship between settings and performance, where the GPU's workload scales with the quality preset. The card operates with a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2755 MHz, with a game clock of 2470 MHz. It is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is a key factor, as the high VRAM capacity ensures that texture data for any settings in this game can be stored locally, preventing potential stutters or loading hitches that might occur with smaller memory pools.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities are considerable, with 2048 shading units and a FP32 throughput of 22.57 TFLOPS. However, the pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s are more relevant for direct rasterization performance. The benchmark results show that the card scores 17132 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. This is consistent with its performance in the measured FPS data, where it maintains high frame rates at 1080p but begins to show strain at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 62.1. The performance relative to its immediate rivals is close, with the data showing it is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7600 and 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. This tight grouping indicates the RX 7600 XT is competitively positioned, but its 16 GB VRAM and higher boost clock do not translate into a large FPS advantage in this specific title, where the 128-bit memory bus might be a constraining factor at high resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F serves as the supporting component, and its role is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is less taxed. With 6 cores and 12 threads, this Comet Lake processor has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache is sufficient for the data requirements of a puzzle platformer. The benchmark data shows it scores 10297 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1453 in single-core tests, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. For a game like Inside, which is not heavily threaded, the single-core performance is often the most critical metric.

The data suggests the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU at 1080p. At Low settings, the system achieves 234.4 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. The fact that the frame rate does not increase as much from Medium to Low at 1080p (213.5 FPS to 234.4 FPS, a difference of 20.9 FPS) compared to the jump from High to Medium (147.6 FPS to 213.5 FPS, a difference of 65.9 FPS) hints that the CPU might be approaching its limit in the highest frame rate scenarios. The processor's 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and 2-thread score of 1350 are moderate, but they are enough to feed the GPU in most situations. However, the performance delta to rivals is small; it is 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 and 1.1% behind the Intel Core i5-8500. This shows the CPU is adequately matched for this GPU, ensuring that the graphics card remains the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 1217 out of 1671 tested combos in this game. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which seems counterintuitive given the high frame rates measured. This ranking is a relative measure against all other CPU and GPU pairings, many of which include far more powerful and expensive components. The rank indicates that while this combo is not a top-tier performer compared to flagship systems, it is still well within the range of playable and enjoyable performance for the vast majority of users.

The data shows that the combo's performance is primarily driven by the GPU's capabilities, as the CPU is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at most settings. The percentile standings support this: the GPU is in the 63rd percentile, while the CPU is in the 73rd percentile. The CPU, being relatively stronger in the benchmark hierarchy, is unlikely to be the limiting factor. The combo's rank of 1217 is a reflection of the overall system balance, where the GPU's mid-range standing in the database anchors the combination's position. In practical terms, this rank means users can expect a smooth experience, but they are not getting the maximum possible frame rates that a top-100 combo with a flagship GPU would provide.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and performance goals. For a 4K display, the High preset at 67 FPS is the sweet spot for a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 62.1 FPS is still playable but offers a marginal visual improvement for a 4.9 FPS drop, which might not be worth the slight loss in smoothness. The Medium preset at 106.8 FPS is an excellent choice for those who prefer higher frame rates, but the visual jump from Medium to High is often more noticeable than from High to Ultra, making High the recommended default.

At 1440p, the system has ample headroom. The High preset at 108 FPS is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 98.9 FPS is also a very good option, providing near-maximum visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low and Medium presets at 206.9 and 166.2 FPS respectively are only necessary for competitive play or when using a very high refresh rate display, as the visual downgrade is significant.

For 1080p, the Ultra preset at 137.4 FPS is the best choice for most users. It delivers the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate that is well above 144 Hz for many displays. The High preset at 147.6 FPS offers a slightly higher frame rate, but the visual difference is minor. The Low and Medium settings, while achieving 234.4 and 213.5 FPS respectively, are only recommended for players using extremely high refresh rate monitors (240Hz+), as the graphical compromises are severe. The data indicates that the Ultra preset is the most balanced for 1080p, offering a significantly enhanced visual experience compared to High for a relatively small 10.2 FPS cost.