Inside

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer, achieving a combo rank of 776 out of 1671 tested configurations. The data indicates that this system is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at 1080p. The measured frame rates across all settings and resolutions are consistently high, with the lowest average being 106.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, confirming that this combination is far more than sufficient for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic pattern of increasing GPU load. At 1080p High, the system produces 179.1 FPS, which drops to 158.9 FPS at 1440p High, and then falls further to 111.6 FPS at 4K High. This represents a 37.7% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at High settings, a significant drop that clearly demonstrates the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 233.8 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. Moving to 1440p Low yields 207.9 FPS, a 11.1% decrease, and 4K Low still maintains a very playable 176 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is 57.8 FPS, or 24.7%, showing that even at the lowest settings, the resolution increase has a substantial impact on the GPU's workload.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 176.7 FPS at 1080p, 160.3 FPS at 1440p, and 106.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest frame rate in the entire measured set, indicating that this setting combination pushes the GPU hardest. The gap between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra is 70.5 FPS, a 39.9% reduction, which is the steepest decline across any settings group in the data. This suggests that the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are being heavily taxed at 4K with maximum settings, although the result remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing for Inside. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for this game's visual assets. The GPU's boost clock of 2512 MHz and base clock of 2325 MHz, combined with 6144 shading units, deliver the computational power necessary to maintain high frame rates even at 4K resolution.

The GPU's benchmark scores underscore its capability. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 and a Passmark G3D score of 29137 place it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 41687 is remarkably close to its nearest rivals, with the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 41610 (0.2% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 at 41441 (0.6% delta). This proximity in scores indicates that the RTX 5070 performs at a level comparable to these established high-end cards, which is reflected in its ability to handle Inside's 4K Ultra settings at 106.2 FPS.

The performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution highlights the GPU's role. At 4K, the jump from Low (176 FPS) to Ultra (106.2 FPS) is 69.8 FPS, or 39.7%. This substantial difference shows that the GPU is responsible for rendering the additional visual effects and details that the Ultra preset enables, and it handles this extra workload without dropping below playable frame rates. The data confirms that the RTX 5070 is not the limiting factor in this configuration for this particular game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 233.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes, the data shows 4K is very playable, with 176 FPS at Low, 167 FPS at Medium, 111.6 FPS at High, and 106.2 FPS at Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to the RTX 3090 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 41687, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090's score of 41441.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce 192 FPS, while High settings produce 158.9 FPS, a difference of 33.1 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests no; at 1080p Low the system reaches 233.8 FPS, indicating the CPU (6 cores, 12 threads, boost clock 4.30 GHz) provides sufficient throughput.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average is 106.2 FPS, achieved at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers consistently high performance across all settings. Low settings produce 233.8 FPS, Medium yields 214.4 FPS, High reaches 179.1 FPS, and Ultra achieves 176.7 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 57.1 FPS, with the most significant single drop occurring between Medium and High, a 35.3 FPS reduction.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain robust but show the expected decline. Low settings average 207.9 FPS, Medium settings hit 192 FPS, High settings reach 158.9 FPS, and Ultra settings record 160.3 FPS. Interestingly, the Ultra preset at 1440p (160.3 FPS) is slightly higher than the High preset (158.9 FPS), a 1.4 FPS difference that is within expected variance. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 25.9 FPS, a 11.1% decrease.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases significantly. Low settings still deliver a very smooth 176 FPS, Medium settings provide 167 FPS, High settings drop to 111.6 FPS, and Ultra settings settle at 106.2 FPS. The transition from Medium to High at 4K is the steepest single-step decline in the entire dataset, a 55.4 FPS reduction. The difference between 1440p and 4K at Ultra settings is 54.1 FPS, confirming that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration tested.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 776 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations. This ranking is notable given the game's age and the hardware's capabilities; the result suggests that many other modern combos achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful CPUs or GPUs, but this setup is far from the bottom of the list.

The CPU's own performance percentile is 73, with an average benchmark score of 14168. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552 with a score of 14115 (0.4% delta) and the Intel Core i5-8500 at 14332 (-1.1% delta). The GPU, on the other hand, sits in the 83rd percentile with an average score of 41687. The combination's rank of 776 out of 1671 suggests that the GPU's strength is somewhat offset by the CPU's more modest standing, but the measured FPS in Inside are so high that this ranking likely reflects competition from systems with newer, higher-end components rather than any deficiency in real-world gaming performance for this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a supporting role in this configuration, but it is far from a weak link. With 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 2.90 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, this Comet Lake processor provides solid single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 indicate it can handle modern game logic without issue.

The CPU's benchmark scores show it is competitive with its immediate rivals. Its average benchmark score of 14168 is within 1.2% of the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277) and 1.1% of the Intel Core i5-8500 (14332). The Passmark single-thread score of 2541 and multi-thread score of 12115 demonstrate balanced performance that is well-suited for gaming. The 3DMark scores further illustrate this, with 1350 for 2 threads and 4735 for max threads.

In Inside, the CPU's influence is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The fact that 1080p Low produces 233.8 FPS while 4K Ultra produces 106.2 FPS shows that the CPU can feed the GPU quickly, but the GPU's workload becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this game's requirements, ensuring that the CPU does not introduce stutter or frame pacing issues.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the Ultra preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the system averages 160.3 FPS, which is only 7.4% lower than the 173.2 FPS average across all 1440p settings. This provides a high-fidelity experience with ample headroom above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for most players.

For those prioritizing maximum frame rates, the 1080p Low preset delivers the highest possible performance at 233.8 FPS, but this comes at a significant visual cost. A more reasonable high-refresh-rate option is 1080p Medium at 214.4 FPS, which offers a 19.4 FPS improvement over High settings (179.1 FPS) while likely maintaining a crisp image. At 1080p, the difference between High (179.1 FPS) and Ultra (176.7 FPS) is minimal at just 2.4 FPS, so players should choose Ultra for the best visuals without sacrificing meaningful performance.

At 4K, the High preset (111.6 FPS) is the optimal choice, as it provides a 5.4 FPS advantage over Ultra (106.2 FPS) while the visual difference between the two is often imperceptible in a game like Inside. The 4K Medium preset (167 FPS) is a strong alternative for those who want higher frame rates, but the jump from Medium to High represents a 55.4 FPS drop, which is substantial. Overall, the data supports 1440p Ultra as the sweet spot, with 1080p Ultra for maximum quality and 4K High for those with 4K displays.