Inside

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 920th out of 1,671 tested combinations for Inside. That places the combo in the 55th percentile of all tested systems, a solidly mid-pack result for a game that is largely CPU-light and GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The pairing is well-balanced for this title; the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides ample headroom for the puzzle-platformer's physics and logic, while the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory ensures texture-heavy scenes never bottleneck. The data indicates this is not a top-tier combo for extreme frame rates, but it sits comfortably above the median, making it a dependable choice for smooth, high-refresh gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 920 out of 1,671 places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested pairings for Inside. In percentage terms, it outperforms roughly 45% of all other combinations, which is a respectable showing given the game’s age and modest system requirements. The CPU alone sits in the 75th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17,181. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17,189, delta 0%), the Intel Core i7-1260P (17,212, delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17,215, delta -0.2%). The i5-11400F is essentially neck-and-neck with these chips, trailing the Ultra 7 by only 0.2% and matching the Ryzen 7 exactly. This tells us the processor is not the limiting factor here.

On the GPU side, the RX 6700 XT ranks in the 77th percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 33,721. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (33,493, delta 0.7%), which the 6700 XT edges out by 0.7%, and the NVIDIA RTX A5000 (33,294, delta 1.3%), where the AMD card leads by 1.3%. The delta values are small, meaning the 6700 XT is trading blows with much higher-tier cards in synthetic tests. In Inside specifically, the measured FPS at 1080p High (170.5 FPS) suggests the combo is far from struggling, and the rank reflects a system that can handle the game without any major bottlenecks. The data shows a pairing that is greater than the sum of its parts—the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,029) complements the GPU’s high pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s, resulting in a smooth experience across the board.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the best settings for this combo. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 161.4 FPS, which is already well above the 144 Hz threshold for most monitors. However, dropping to High yields 170.5 FPS, a 5.6% improvement, while Medium jumps to 253.7 FPS and Low hits 273.9 FPS. The jump from High to Medium is substantial—an 83.2 FPS gain—indicating that the Ultra preset is likely introducing GPU-heavy effects that tax the RX 6700 XT unnecessarily. For a game like Inside, where visual fidelity is atmospheric but not demanding, the High preset is the sweet spot: it offers 170.5 FPS at 1080p, which is 9.1 FPS higher than Ultra, while maintaining the game's moody lighting and shadows.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts slightly. High produces 119.4 FPS, which is still smooth for most displays, but Medium offers 192.6 FPS—a 73.2 FPS increase. Given that the visual difference between Medium and High in this title is often negligible, Medium at 1440p is the better choice for high-refresh monitors. At 4K, the story changes: High yields 73.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced sections. Medium at 4K gives 123.2 FPS, a 68% improvement over High, making it the recommended preset for 4K. The data suggests that Ultra is never worth the FPS penalty—at 4K it drops to 70.3 FPS, only 3 FPS below High, but the visual gain is minimal. Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is High at 1080p or Medium at 1440p/4K, depending on your resolution priority.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the combo delivers 170.5 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 119.4 FPS at 1440p (a 30% reduction) and further to 73.3 FPS at 4K (a 57% reduction from 1080p). This is a classic GPU-limited curve—the RX 6700 XT’s 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are being fully utilized as pixel count increases. The CPU’s role becomes less significant at 4K, evidenced by the fact that the i5-11400F’s 3DMark single-thread score of 868 is not a bottleneck; the frame rate drops are almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s rendering load.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic: 273.9 FPS at 1080p, 240.3 FPS at 1440p, and 154.5 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is only 12%, suggesting that at Low, the CPU is starting to become a factor—12 threads are being fed with minimal GPU work. But at 4K Low, the 154.5 FPS figure shows the GPU is still capable of high frame rates when not pushed by effects. The Medium preset tells a similar story: 253.7 FPS at 1080p, 192.6 FPS at 1440p, and 123.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K-to-1080p ratio for Medium is 48.6%, which aligns with the GPU’s pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s—it can handle the fill rate, but shader complexity at higher settings reduces throughput. The limiting component is clearly the GPU; the CPU’s performance is more than adequate, as shown by its 75th percentile ranking and consistent benchmark scores across synthetic tests.

FAQ

*Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RX 6700 XT in Inside?*

A: No. The CPU’s 75th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 17,181 place it well ahead of the game’s requirements. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 273.9 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU without issue. The limiting factor is the GPU at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: Medium is recommended. It delivers 192.6 FPS at 1440p, which is 73.2 FPS higher than High (119.4 FPS). The visual difference is minimal in Inside, making Medium the optimal balance for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does this combo compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6800?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 33,721, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 6800’s 33,493. In Inside, this translates to a negligible FPS difference, so the 6700 XT holds its own against a higher-tier card.

Q: Will this system hit 240 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. Low yields 273.9 FPS and Medium yields 253.7 FPS at 1080p. High settings drop to 170.5 FPS, so a 240 Hz monitor requires medium or lower presets.

Q: Does the CPU’s lack of integrated graphics affect gameplay?

A: No. The i5-11400F has no integrated graphics, but the RX 6700 XT handles all rendering. The CPU’s 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock are sufficient for the game’s physics, as shown by the high FPS at all resolutions.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM usage potential in this game?

A: The RX 6700 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 384.0 GB/s bandwidth. Inside is not a VRAM-heavy title, so the full 12 GB is unlikely to be saturated, but the headroom ensures no texture pop-in even at 4K Ultra.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Inside. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game’s art style—a 2D side-scroller with layered environmental effects. The GPU’s 40 ray accelerators are present but largely unused in this title, as Inside does not employ ray-traced lighting. Instead, the rasterization performance is key: 2,560 shading units and 160 TMUs deliver a texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s, allowing high-detail textures to be rendered without stutter. The boost clock of 2581 MHz (with a game clock of 2424 MHz) ensures the GPU stays well-fed during rapid scene changes, which is evident in the 4K Medium result of 123.2 FPS.

The GPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all graphics cards underscores its capability, but the measured FPS tells a more nuanced story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 161.4 FPS, which is 70% higher than the 4K Ultra figure of 70.3 FPS. This scaling shows that the GPU’s 64 ROPs and 165.2 GPixel/s fill rate are the primary drivers of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s role diminishes. The FP32 performance of 13.21 TFLOPS is more than enough for the game’s shader work, but the data indicates that Ultra presets introduce unnecessary load—dropping to Medium at 4K boosts FPS by 75% (from 70.3 to 123.2). The VRAM capacity is a non-factor here, as even 4K textures fit comfortably within 12 GB, but the memory bandwidth is what allows the card to maintain high frame rates at 1440p and above. The RX 6700 XT is clearly the workhorse, and the i5-11400F simply keeps up without complaint.