Inside

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a remarkably fluid experience in Inside, with the data showing that the game's modest visual demands are easily met across all tested resolutions. The benchmark results reveal a configuration that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher settings, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures that even at 1080p with Low settings, frame rates remain exceptionally high. This combo ranks in the 1011th position out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database, a position that reflects its balanced capabilities rather than any extreme specialization.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, indicating that the rendering load shifts decisively onto the GPU. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 148.2 FPS, which drops to 105.7 FPS at 1440p and further to 67.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 29% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K, a scaling curve that is consistent with a title where pixel throughput becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions.

The pattern changes notably when examining the Low preset, where the CPU’s capabilities are more exposed. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 274.3 FPS, which falls to 225.2 FPS at 1440p and 143.1 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops here are smaller in absolute terms but still substantial, indicating that even at the lowest settings, the GPU remains the primary bottleneck at 4K. The fact that 1080p Low produces over 270 FPS suggests that the i5-11400F is not limiting the frame rate at this resolution, as the GPU is still processing the scene quickly enough to avoid a CPU-bound scenario.

The most telling indicator of GPU limitation is the gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 126.1 FPS (from 274.3 to 148.2), while at 4K, the difference narrows to 75.9 FPS (from 143.1 to 67.2). This compression of the performance envelope at higher resolutions confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are the defining constraints, rather than any CPU-side bottleneck.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip, featuring 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Its memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it operates within a 215 W TDP. These specifications translate into a 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206.

In the context of Inside, the GPU’s role becomes apparent when examining the scaling from Medium to Ultra settings. At 4K, Medium yields 110.9 FPS, while Ultra produces 67.2 FPS, a drop of 39% that reflects the increased shading and post-processing demands. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS is more than sufficient for this puzzle platformer, as evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset stays above 60 FPS. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s appears to be adequate for the game’s texture streaming requirements, as there is no evidence of stuttering or frame pacing issues in the average FPS data.

The nearest rival comparisons for this GPU show that it sits close to the NVIDIA RTX A400, which scores 22307 (a 0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700, which scores 21670 (a 2.5% delta). These margins indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a mid-pack performer in the broader GPU landscape, but its specific strengths in Inside are clear: it maintains playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, a feat that many GPUs in its percentile range would struggle to achieve.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 1011 out of 1671 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the 60th percentile of the database, meaning that roughly 60% of tested combos perform better. This rank is a reflection of the RTX 2070 SUPER’s age and mid-range positioning rather than any deficiency in the i5-11400F. The CPU itself ranks in the 75th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17181, placing it close to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (17212, -0.2% delta).

The discrepancy between the CPU’s high percentile and the combo’s lower rank underscores that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The i5-11400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with its 4.40 GHz boost clock, are more than capable of feeding the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield a more significant performance improvement than upgrading the CPU, as the current bottleneck is clearly on the graphics side.

The combo’s position in the lower half of the top 60% is not a condemnation; rather, it reflects the reality that Inside is a lightweight title where even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates. The rank should be interpreted as evidence of the efficiency of the RTX 2070 SUPER in this specific workload, despite its lower standing in absolute benchmark scores.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 70.5 FPS at 4K High and 67.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, both of which are comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo if targeting 144 Hz?

A: At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 177 FPS and High delivers 110.2 FPS, making 1440p Medium the only tested setting at that resolution that reaches the 144 Hz mark. At 1080p, all presets except Ultra exceed 144 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-11400F scores 17181 on average, essentially matching the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta) and trailing the Intel Core i7-1260P by only 0.2% (17212).

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER a significant bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data shows that at 1080p Low the combo reaches 274.3 FPS, and at 1080p High it still manages 155.8 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not severely limiting performance at this resolution.

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

A: The difference is 4.5 FPS, with High producing 110.2 FPS and Ultra producing 105.7 FPS, meaning the visual upgrade from Ultra comes at a negligible performance cost at this resolution.

Q: Does the combo’s rank suggest it is a poor performer?

A: No, the rank of 1011 out of 1671 places it in the upper-middle tier, and the actual FPS results in Inside are excellent, with even 4K Ultra exceeding 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates span from a low of 148.2 FPS on Ultra to a high of 274.3 FPS on Low. The Medium preset produces 246.2 FPS, while High delivers 155.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that the 1080p resolution is not a challenge for this hardware, as even the most demanding preset stays well above 144 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low yields 225.2 FPS, Medium produces 177 FPS, High drops to 110.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 105.7 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is only 4.5 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional effects are not heavily taxing the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the 4K results show a wider spread. Low achieves 143.1 FPS, Medium reaches 110.9 FPS, High produces 70.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 67.2 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra here is just 3.3 FPS, which is even smaller than at 1440p, implying that the GPU is becoming more pixel-bound and less affected by quality settings at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process. Its base clock is 2.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it features a 12 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU’s single-thread performance is particularly strong, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029. These figures place it in the 75th percentile among all CPUs.

In Inside, the CPU’s role is to ensure that the game logic and physics calculations do not become a bottleneck. The data suggests this is not an issue, as the frame rates at 1080p Low (274.3 FPS) are so high that any CPU limitation would have to occur above this threshold. The CPU’s multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372, provides ample headroom for the game’s background tasks, though Inside is unlikely to utilize more than a few threads given its 2016 release date.

The nearest rival comparisons show the i5-11400F trading blows with mobile processors like the Ryzen 7 5700U and the Core i7-1260P, with deltas of 0% and -0.2% respectively. This suggests that the CPU’s performance is competitive with more modern parts, though its 14 nm process and 65 W TDP indicate it is not the most power-efficient option available. For this game, the CPU is clearly not the limiting component, as the GPU reaches its limits at 4K Ultra before the CPU shows any signs of strain.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience in Inside. For players with a 60 Hz display, the 4K Ultra preset (67.2 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it delivers the highest visual fidelity while remaining just above the 60 FPS threshold. Those with 144 Hz monitors at 1440p should select the Medium preset (177 FPS), which provides a significant frame rate advantage over High (110.2 FPS) while still offering a visually pleasing experience.

At 1080p, the High preset (155.8 FPS) appears to be the sweet spot, as it exceeds 144 Hz while offering better visuals than Medium (246.2 FPS), which is overkill for most displays. The Ultra preset at 1080p (148.2 FPS) is also viable, but the marginal visual upgrade over High is not worth the 7.6 FPS reduction. For competitive play or maximum responsiveness, the Low preset at 1080p (274.3 FPS) offers the highest frame rates, though the visual compromises are significant.

The data indicates that the Medium preset at 1440p provides the best balance of visual quality and performance for high-refresh-rate displays, while 4K High (70.5 FPS) is the optimal choice for 60 Hz 4K panels. The Ultra preset at 4K (67.2 FPS) is only marginally slower than High and may be worth enabling for players who prioritize image quality over a small frame rate buffer. Ultimately, the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle any preset in this game without issues, making the choice purely a matter of display refresh rate and personal preference.