Inside

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 represents a specific balance in the benchmark database for Inside. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake part with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, provides the foundational processing for this puzzle platformer. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and a single-core score of 1453, indicate a strong capacity for handling the game's logic and physics calculations. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking against all tested CPUs suggests it is more than adequate for a title of this genre, which typically does not demand extreme multi-threaded performance. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth further support smooth data flow for game state updates.

In the context of Inside, the CPU's role is largely about maintaining a consistent frame delivery without becoming a bottleneck at higher settings. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 135.6 FPS, a figure that drops to 65.5 FPS at High and 66.5 FPS at Ultra. This relatively small delta between High and Ultra settings points to a component other than the CPU limiting performance. The processor's 3DMark scores, including a max threads score of 4735 and a single thread score of 688, are robust enough to support the game's side-scrolling physics and entity interactions, ensuring that the CPU is rarely the primary constraint on frame rate in this specific title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the visual workhorse in this configuration, and the benchmark results for Inside clearly show its influence. With 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus delivering 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth, the GPU has a modest memory pool that can become a limiting factor at higher resolutions. Its base clock of 1485 MHz and boost clock of 1665 MHz provide the raw processing power, which is quantified by a Passmark G3D score of 7880. This places the GPU in the 43rd percentile of all tested GPUs, indicating a mid-range to entry-level performance tier. The GPU's 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient for the artistic style of Inside, which relies more on atmospheric rendering than complex geometry.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p, the GPU manages to deliver playable frame rates across all settings, from 135.6 FPS at Low to 66.5 FPS at Ultra. However, the transition to 1440p shows a steeper performance cost, with the average FPS dropping from 65.5 at High to 50.8 at that resolution, and further to 47.9 at Ultra. The trend continues at 4K, where the average FPS at High is 31.4, and at Ultra it falls to 26.5. This pattern suggests that the GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM and bandwidth are being saturated, making the GPU the dominant factor in frame rate scaling. The data indicates that while the GPU can handle the game at 1080p with ease, its performance envelope is stretched thin at higher resolutions, a common trait for cards in this segment.

How This Combo Ranks

According to the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 1590 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This placement in the 95th percentile of all combos means that the vast majority of other system configurations deliver higher frame rates in this game. The rank is a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations, as the CPU's performance metrics are relatively solid. The CPU's average benchmark score of 14168 places it in a close pack with rivals like the AMD EPYC 7552, which scores 14115 (a 0.4% difference), and the Intel Core i5-8500, which scores 14332 (a -1.1% difference). This proximity in CPU scores suggests that swapping the processor for a similar-tier part would have little impact on the overall combo rank.

The GPU's average score of 8713 is similarly close to its rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile with a score of 8746 (a -0.4% difference) and the AMD Radeon 550X with a score of 8749 (a -0.4% difference). The combination of a mid-tier CPU and a lower-tier GPU results in a system that is heavily skewed toward CPU performance relative to its graphics capabilities. In the context of Inside, this means the combo is not optimized for high-resolution gaming, as evidenced by its rank. The data suggests that to improve the combo's standing, the GPU would need to be upgraded, as the CPU has more headroom to support a faster graphics card without becoming a significant bottleneck.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average frame rate for the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination at 1920x1080 with High settings is 65.5 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-8500?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 1.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-8500's score of 14332.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the average frame rate drops to 31.4 FPS at High settings and 26.5 FPS at Ultra, while the CPU's performance metrics are relatively strong.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is placed in the 43rd percentile of all tested GPUs, based on its average benchmark score.

*Q: How does the combo's rank in Inside compare to other tested systems?*

A: The combo ranks 1590 out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 5% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 94.2 FPS at Low settings to 47.9 FPS at Ultra settings, a significant reduction of 46.3 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K for this combo provides a clear picture of the system's performance ceiling. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 135.6 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth experience. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 94.2 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls further to 59.9 FPS. This scaling shows a consistent reduction in performance as pixel count increases, but the game remains playable even at 4K on Low settings. The pattern is more telling at higher settings. At High settings, the frame rate goes from 65.5 FPS at 1080p to 50.8 FPS at 1440p, and then to 31.4 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K represents a 38% decrease in performance, which is a strong indicator that the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel workload.

This data suggests that the limiting component in this system is the GPU. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297, are not showing signs of saturation at lower resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see minimal frame rate differences between 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU's workload would remain constant while the GPU handles more pixels. Instead, the data shows a significant drop in frame rate at higher resolutions, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM is also a factor, as the higher resolution textures and effects can exceed this capacity, leading to performance degradation. In summary, the benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary constraint on frame rate in Inside, and the CPU has sufficient headroom to support a more powerful graphics card if an upgrade were considered.