Inside

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers an exceptionally smooth experience in Inside, with the data showing that the game is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but remarkably forgiving at 1080p. The measured frame rates reveal that this combination never drops below 72 FPS even at 4K Ultra, while the 1080p results indicate the CPU has ample headroom to push well past display refresh rates.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a clear transition from a balanced workload to a GPU-limited scenario. At 1080p High, the combo produces 167 FPS, which climbs to 120 FPS at 1440p High, and settles at 75 FPS for 4K High. This represents a 55% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, which is a substantial drop that points directly at the graphics card becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases.

The Low preset tells an even more revealing story about the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 233 FPS, while 1440p Low reaches 208 FPS, and 4K Low still manages 150 FPS. The relatively modest 36% decline from 1080p to 4K at Low settings suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU and memory subsystem are keeping pace, and the GPU is still able to maintain high throughput. However, the gap between 1080p Low (233 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (159 FPS) of 74 FPS indicates that the RTX 4060’s rendering capabilities are the deciding factor when quality settings increase.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data set, as it is the only settings tier with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the average is 215 FPS with a minimum of 183 FPS and maximum of 247 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS and maximum of 138 FPS. These ranges show that even at the most demanding resolution tested, the frame time variance remains tight enough to avoid perceptible stutter, with the minimum staying above 100 FPS.

The 4K Ultra result of 72 FPS is particularly noteworthy because it is the only measured average below 75 FPS across all combinations, yet it still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. The scaling from 4K Medium (120 FPS) to 4K High (75 FPS) is a steep 38% drop, which is larger than the drop from High to Ultra (75 to 72 FPS). This suggests that the High preset introduces significant rendering costs that the Ultra preset builds upon only marginally, making High the point of diminishing returns at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks at 2221 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the 40th percentile of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the fact that while the RTX 4060 is a capable GPU for this puzzle platformer, it is not positioned among the top-tier cards that dominate the leaderboard. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 68 against all CPUs indicates that the processor is comparatively stronger relative to its peers than the GPU is against its own field.

The GPU’s benchmark percentile of 61 places it just above the median for all graphics cards, and its average benchmark score of 17639 puts it in close competition with several AMD offerings. The nearest rival data shows the RTX 4060 sitting within a tight cluster: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% lower). These deltas are all under 1%, meaning that in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4060 is essentially tied with these older and integrated offerings, though its real-world performance in Inside benefits from modern architecture optimizations.

For the CPU, the i5-10400F’s average benchmark score of 14185 places it between the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163, 0.2% lower) and the Intel Core 7 160UL (14232, 0.3% higher). The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115 (0.5% lower) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277 (0.6% higher). This clustering shows that the six-core Comet Lake processor delivers compute performance right in line with much newer and more expensive server and mobile parts, which explains why it does not bottleneck the GPU in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the AD107 chip using TSMC’s 5 nm process, containing 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. Its memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock of 2460 MHz, combined with 3072 shading units, yields an FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS, which is more than sufficient for the stylized visuals of Inside.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is not stressed by this game, as the measured frame rates do not show any signs of memory-related stuttering or performance collapse. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are the specifications that most directly influence the resolution scaling observed. At 4K, the GPU must fill over 8.3 million pixels per frame, and the data shows it manages this at 75 FPS on High settings, indicating that the render output units are keeping pace with the demand.

The RTX 4060’s position relative to its rivals in synthetic tests suggests that its architectural efficiency, rather than raw throughput, is what carries it in Inside. Its PassMark G3D score of 19545 and GeekBench OpenCL score of 95057 demonstrate strong compute capabilities, but the 0.7% delta to the AMD Radeon Pro 460 shows that the gap to older hardware is narrow in abstract benchmarks. The real-world advantage appears in the game’s measured FPS, where the combination of Ada Lovelace’s improved geometry processing and the game’s moderate demands allows the card to punch above its synthetic weight.

The 115 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU indicate an efficient card that runs cool under load, and the dual-slot design with a single 12-pin power connector keeps installation simple. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for this game, as the data does not show any throughput limitations that would manifest as frame rate dips during high-motion scenes.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this combo depend entirely on the target resolution, but the data supports a clear hierarchy of choices. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 215 FPS average with a minimum of 183 FPS, which is an ideal balance for high-refresh-rate monitors. The jump to High only costs 48 FPS (215 to 167), but the jump from High to Ultra costs just 8 FPS (167 to 159), making Ultra a tempting option for those who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rate.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again provides the best measured experience with 192 FPS average and a minimum of 163 FPS, which keeps gameplay fluid even during the game’s more intense sequences. The High preset at 120 FPS is perfectly playable, but the 60% premium in frame rate for dropping from High to Medium is significant. The Ultra preset at 114 FPS is only 6 FPS slower than High, suggesting that players should either stick with Medium for maximum smoothness or jump to Ultra for the best visuals while still staying above 100 FPS.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. The Medium preset’s 120 FPS average with a 102 FPS minimum is the standout option, as it is the only 4K setting that maintains a minimum above 100 FPS. The High preset drops to 75 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS standard, but the 38% reduction from Medium is substantial. The Ultra preset at 72 FPS offers only marginal gains in quality for a 3 FPS loss, making it the least recommended option at this resolution. For the best overall experience at 4K, Medium is the clear winner; for those who want maximum quality, High is acceptable, but Ultra provides no meaningful benefit.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average at 4K Ultra is 72 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The data does not include a minimum frame rate for Ultra at 4K, but the average suggests that the system has enough headroom to avoid sustained drops below 60 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to 4K Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 233 FPS, while at 4K Low it achieves 150 FPS. This represents a 36% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the lowest quality settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p Medium?

A: The 1440p Medium result of 192 FPS, compared to the 1080p Medium result of 215 FPS, shows only an 11% drop when resolution increases. This relatively small decline indicates that the GPU is still capable of handling the load, and the CPU is not holding back performance at this setting.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded at 1080p Medium?

A: The minimum frame rate at 1080p Medium is 183 FPS, with a maximum of 247 FPS and an average of 215 FPS. This tight range indicates consistent frame pacing with no significant stutter.

*Q: How does this combo rank relative to other tested systems for Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 2221 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the leaderboard. This ranking is primarily due to the GPU’s mid-tier position, as the CPU ranks in the 68th percentile against all processors.

Q: Is there a significant frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: The difference is minimal. High averages 120 FPS while Ultra averages 114 FPS, a gap of only 6 FPS. Given this small delta, players can enable Ultra without worrying about a meaningful performance penalty.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides six cores and twelve threads with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, operating within a 65 W TDP. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding the RTX 4060 in Inside. The CPU’s benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 10283 and a single-core result of 1451, indicate that it has sufficient single-thread performance for the game’s physics and logic.

The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this title. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 233 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show, and even the 4K Low result of 150 FPS demonstrates that the processor can keep up with the GPU’s output. The 3DMark scores reinforce this: the 16-thread score of 4748 and single-thread score of 688 suggest that the CPU’s multithreaded and single-threaded capacities are both well-suited for the moderate demands of this puzzle platformer.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks — including server-class Xeon and EPYC parts — score within 0.6% of the i5-10400F, which confirms that its 6-core/12-thread configuration remains competitive. The PassMark multithread score of 12115 and single-thread score of 2541 place it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, and its performance in Inside reflects this: the measured frame rates at 1080p Low (233 FPS) are high enough to suggest that even a faster CPU would not yield substantially higher results, as the GPU would become the limiting factor.

The lack of integrated graphics on this CPU means the RTX 4060 handles all rendering duties, which is appropriate given the dedicated GPU’s capabilities. The 14 nm Comet Lake architecture, while older than the GPU’s 5 nm process, does not show any negative impact on gaming performance here. The PCIe Gen 3 interface with 16 lanes provides sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 4060, which uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 connection; the data does not reveal any bandwidth-related frame rate issues. Overall, the i5-10400F is a capable partner for the RTX 4060 in Inside, delivering consistent frame delivery across all tested resolutions and settings.