Inside

Inside is a modestly demanding puzzle platformer, and the benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 shows a system that is overwhelmingly capable of delivering a smooth experience at nearly every setting and resolution. The only significant caveat is found at the very top end of the graphics preset at 4K, where the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that this combo is a high-performance pairing for the game, placing it in the 1381st position out of 1671 tested combinations, which puts it comfortably in the top 20% of all systems tested.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear shift in the system's bottleneck. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 123.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 86.6 FPS, a reduction of roughly 30%. The jump to 4K is even more drastic, with the average falling to 55.8 FPS, another 35% decline. This progressive drop suggests that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor, with the RTX 2060's rendering load growing faster than the CPU's ability to feed it frames.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the average frame rate goes from 235.2 FPS at 1080p, to 185.9 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 116.8 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is about 50%, while at Ultra settings, the drop is about 55%. This indicates that even when the graphical load is light, the GPU is still the component that dictates performance at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to have ample headroom to keep up with the GPU's output at 1080p, but the data shows that the RTX 2060's limits are reached well before the processor's.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to High settings as the optimal choice for this hardware. At 1440p, High settings produce an average of 90.2 FPS, which is well above the smooth-playability threshold. At 4K, High settings yield 55.5 FPS, which is playable but not perfectly smooth. The jump from Medium to High at 4K is small, from 94.5 to 55.5 FPS, but the visual quality increase is typically significant. Conversely, the jump from High to Ultra at 4K is negligible in terms of performance, with a drop of only 0.3 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset offers no performance benefit and likely a marginal visual one.

At 1080p, Ultra settings are entirely viable, with an average of 123.5 FPS, allowing for a high-refresh-rate experience. However, for a game like Inside, which is a slow-paced puzzle platformer, the extra frames from Lower settings are less critical than the visual fidelity. The data suggests that playing at 4K High is the most balanced choice, offering a near-60 FPS experience with high visual quality. If the user prefers a locked 60 FPS, dropping to Medium settings at 4K provides a significant performance buffer, with an average of 94.5 FPS. The best recommendation is to use High settings, as it provides the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the clear performance driver in this pairing for Inside. The GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory is more than sufficient for this game's visual assets, as the performance scaling shows no anomalies that would suggest a memory capacity bottleneck. The RTX 2060's boost clock of 1680 MHz and its 1920 shading units provide the raw compute power that determines the frame rates at higher resolutions. The benchmark results show that the GPU's performance is the deciding factor between a smooth and a stuttery experience at 4K.

The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 16074 places it near the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which has a delta of -1.7%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which is 0.5% faster. This indicates that the RTX 2060 is a mid-range performer in the current landscape. Its 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms this. For a game released in 2016, the RTX 2060 is a powerful card that can handle even the highest settings, but the 4K Ultra preset proves to be its breaking point, where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS. The data shows that the GPU's compute capabilities, not the CPU, are what limit performance at resolutions higher than 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. Low settings yield an average of 235.2 FPS, Medium produces 206.2 FPS, High drops to 130.8 FPS, and Ultra settles at 123.5 FPS. Even the lowest frame rate at 1080p is far above the 60 FPS standard, making the resolution a non-issue for this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains high. Low settings average 185.9 FPS, Medium hits 149 FPS, High produces 90.2 FPS, and Ultra brings up the rear with 86.6 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 3.6 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset is not well-optimized or that the visual difference is negligible. At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low settings still manage a very playable 116.8 FPS, and Medium is even better at 94.5 FPS. High drops to 55.5 FPS, just below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra is essentially identical at 55.8 FPS. This data shows that for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, users should stick to Medium settings or lower, while High is acceptable for those who prioritize visual quality over a hard frame rate cap.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 1381st out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 82.6th percentile of all systems tested, which is a strong showing. The data suggests that this combo is better than the vast majority of other systems at running this game, which is expected given the game's age and the hardware's capabilities. The CPU itself has a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 58th percentile. The high overall combo rank indicates that the pairing works well together for this specific title, with the CPU's strength helping to avoid any bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552, which has a 0.4% higher average score, and the Intel Core i5-8500, which is 1.1% slower. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which is 1.7% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which is 0.5% faster. These comparisons show that the combo is built on a solid mid-range foundation. The performance in Inside is not limited by the system's overall rank but rather by the specific bottleneck at 4K Ultra, as identified in the resolution scaling analysis.

FAQ

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 4K High settings, the average frame rate is 55.5 FPS, and at Ultra it is 55.8 FPS. To achieve a frame rate above 60 FPS at 4K, you must use Medium settings, which yield an average of 94.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1080p high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: Ultra settings are the best choice for 1080p, as the system produces an average of 123.5 FPS. Even at High settings, the average is 130.8 FPS, which is also sufficient for a 120Hz display.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, while the Radeon Pro 5700 has a score that is 1.7% lower. This means the RTX 2060 is slightly faster in general compute benchmarks.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1440p?

A: No. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a significant drop, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, which is more than enough for this title.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1440p with Medium settings is 149 FPS. This is a high frame rate that ensures a very smooth experience with good visual quality.

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this system in Inside?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1381st out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the top 20% of all systems.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a supporting role in this game, providing a strong foundation that does not hinder the GPU's performance. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the processor has significant multithreading capabilities, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297. Its boost clock of 4.30 GHz ensures that single-threaded performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1453. These figures, combined with its 12 MB of shared L3 cache, allow the CPU to process the game's logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck.

The data confirms this by showing that the frame rate drops are directly tied to resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the CPU is able to feed the GPU enough data to reach an average of 235.2 FPS at Low settings. If the CPU were a limiting factor, we would see a plateau in frame rates at lower resolutions, which is not the case. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs also indicates that it is a capable processor, but the game's performance is ultimately dictated by the RTX 2060's rendering capabilities. The processor's 65W TDP and DDR4 memory support are sufficient for this workload, and the data shows no signs of a CPU-related performance ceiling.