Inside

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. The data shows this combination handles the game’s atmospheric 2D environments with significant headroom, even at 4K Ultra settings, where it maintains a playable average. The benchmark results indicate that this pairing is heavily skewed toward GPU performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample single-threaded strength for the game’s logic.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 233 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 208 FPS, a reduction of 25 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls to 161 FPS. This scaling is consistent with a GPU that is becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises, but the RTX 5060’s 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that even the 4K workload remains far above the 60 FPS threshold.

The transition from Medium to High settings at each resolution provides a clearer picture of the GPU’s load. At 1440p, the Medium preset yields 192 FPS, while High drops to 128 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 4K, the same settings transition results in a drop from 128 FPS to 80 FPS, a 37.5% reduction. This amplified percentage drop at 4K suggests that the GPU’s shading units and texture rate (299.6 GTexel/s) are being taxed more heavily by the combination of higher resolution and increased visual fidelity. The data implies that for this specific title, the RTX 5060’s performance headroom is so vast that even the most demanding settings at 4K do not approach the limits of the hardware, but the scaling curve still clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component.

Interestingly, the jump from Low to Medium at 4K is substantial (from 161 FPS to 128 FPS), but the jump from High to Ultra is smaller (from 80 FPS to 76 FPS). This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are more computationally expensive per frame, but the incremental cost between High and Ultra is less than the cost of the base effects introduced by moving from Low to Medium. The data indicates a non-linear scaling curve for this game’s settings, which is typical for titles with a fixed set of graphical toggles.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76 FPS. This indicates the combo is capable of running the game at its maximum visual quality at 4K with a comfortable margin above standard 60 FPS displays.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests it does not. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 233 FPS, and the Intel Core i5-10400F’s single-thread benchmark score of 688 in 3dMark and 1451 in Cinebench R23 provides sufficient processing power to feed the GPU at these high frame rates. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p (233 to 208 FPS) is modest, indicating the GPU is still the primary limiter.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces an average of 208 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 122 FPS. This represents a 70% performance penalty for enabling the highest settings, but both figures are exceptionally smooth for this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The only minimum FPS values provided are for the Medium preset at each resolution. The lowest recorded minimum is 109 FPS at 4K Medium, which occurs alongside a maximum of 148 FPS and an average of 128 FPS.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 5060 sufficient for this game?

A: Based on the measured results, yes. The game runs at 80 FPS average at 4K High without any reported issues. The 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus width are ample for the textures and assets in this 2016 title, as evidenced by the high average frame rates at all resolutions.

Q: How does the combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2055 out of 3716 tested combinations for this game. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested combos, indicating that while it is not the absolute top performer, it sits comfortably above the median and provides a high-refresh-rate experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this specific CPU+GPU pairing at 2055 out of 3716 tested combos. This ranking, which sits at approximately the 55th percentile, is a direct result of the hardware’s capabilities in this specific game. The data suggests that while the RTX 5060 is a capable GPU, it is not the fastest ever tested for Inside, and the i5-10400F, while competent, is not a top-tier processor in the benchmark database. The combination’s rank is therefore a reflection of the mid-to-high-end positioning of both components.

The fact that the combo sits within the top 55% of all tested pairs is notable given the game’s age and simplicity. The benchmark results indicate that many other combinations, likely with newer, higher-core-count CPUs and more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates in this title. However, the measured FPS figures show that this specific pair achieves frame rates that are far beyond what is necessary for a smooth experience, meaning the practical difference between this rank and a higher one is often indistinguishable to the player. The percentileVsAllCpus for the i5-10400F is 68, and the percentileVsAllGpus for the RTX 5060 is 72, yet their combined rank in this game is lower than either individual percentile, suggesting that Inside is a title that favors hardware with exceptionally high single-thread performance and raw pixel throughput, where the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient but not exceptional.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 233 FPS, while Medium averages 215 FPS with a minimum of 183 FPS and a maximum of 247 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 178 FPS, and Ultra settings bring it down to 169 FPS. All four presets at 1080p are above 165 FPS, making this an excellent pairing for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong. The Low preset averages 208 FPS, and Medium averages 192 FPS with a minimum of 164 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. High settings produce 128 FPS, and Ultra produces 122 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable, with the Low preset losing 25 FPS and the Ultra preset losing 47 FPS, but every setting still clears the 120 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s workload increases significantly. The Low preset averages 161 FPS, while Medium averages 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 148 FPS. High settings drop to an 80 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce a 76 FPS average. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset falls below the 80 FPS mark, but it remains comfortably above 60 FPS. The data shows that this combination is a 4K-capable setup for this game, provided the user is willing to accept the visual compromise of the Low or Medium presets for higher frame rates, or the High/Ultra presets for a locked 60 FPS experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the primary driver of performance in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which feeds its 3840 shading units. The benchmark results show that the GPU’s raw compute power, rated at 19.18 TFLOPS FP32, is more than sufficient to handle the pixel and texture workloads of Inside. The GPU’s boost clock of 2497 MHz and base clock of 2280 MHz, combined with a 145 W TDP, allow for sustained high performance without throttling in this lightweight title.

The scaling data points strongly to the GPU as the limiting factor at 4K. When moving from 1440p High (128 FPS) to 4K High (80 FPS), the 37.5% performance drop is directly attributable to the increased pixel count that the GPU must process. The GPU’s pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s are being utilized more heavily as resolution increases. The fact that the 4K Ultra preset still averages 76 FPS indicates that the GPU has enough headroom to run the game at its maximum settings without dropping below playable thresholds. The RTX 5060’s high average benchmark score of 26331 and its 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs corroborate the measured in-game performance, showing that it is a strong performer for its class.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1080p or 1440p high-refresh-rate monitor, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. At 1440p, Ultra yields 122 FPS, which is well above the 120 Hz threshold for many displays. At 1080p, Ultra yields 169 FPS, which is ideal for 165 Hz monitors. The data shows no reason to compromise on settings at these resolutions, as the GPU has ample headroom.

For 4K users, the choice depends on the desired frame rate target. The Medium preset provides an average of 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS, making it the best option for those seeking a high-refresh-rate 4K experience. This preset offers a significant improvement over High settings, which drop to 80 FPS. If a user prefers maximum visual fidelity at 4K, the High preset at 80 FPS is the better choice than Ultra at 76 FPS, as the performance difference is minimal (4 FPS), and the visual difference between High and Ultra is often negligible in this game. The Low preset at 4K, while producing 161 FPS, is unnecessary for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality. The data suggests that Medium at 4K is the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance, offering a frame rate that is more than double that of the High preset.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a supporting role in this game. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz, built on the Comet Lake architecture, provide solid single-threaded performance. The benchmark scores reflect this: a 3dmark single-thread score of 688 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451. For a game like Inside, which is a 2D side-scroller with limited physics simulation, the CPU’s primary job is to process game logic and feed the GPU with draw calls.

The data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution in this game. The frame rate scaling from 1080p Low (233 FPS) to 4K Low (161 FPS) shows a 30% drop, which is more attributable to GPU load than CPU limitations. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the frame rate reaches 169 FPS, the CPU’s 12 threads are more than adequate. The i5-10400F’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this title’s requirements. The CPU’s 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is a mid-pack performer, but for this specific game, its performance is more than adequate. The data implies that a weaker CPU could potentially bottleneck the RTX 5060 at 1080p Low settings, but the i5-10400F sits comfortably above that threshold, ensuring that the GPU is always the limiting component in this configuration.