Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a playable, yet firmly mid-range, experience in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows this pairing ranks 3638 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 2% of the database, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's age and the CPU's mid-range positioning. The benchmark results indicate a system that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably, but struggles significantly at 4K, revealing a clear performance ceiling dictated by the graphics card. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to explain how each component contributes to the final frame rates.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It features a 20 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a passmark_multithread score of 25032 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3634, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (deltaPct 0), Intel Core 5 120 (deltaPct -0.3), and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (deltaPct -0.3), showing that the i5-13400F is competitively positioned in raw processing power.

For a game like Inside, which is a 2.5D puzzle platformer, the CPU workload is generally moderate, but the processor's single-thread performance is crucial for maintaining consistent frame pacing. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 960 and 3dmark_2_threads score of 1880 suggest that the i5-13400F has ample headroom for the game's logic and physics calculations. The cinebench_r23_multicore score of 22604 further confirms its capability to handle background tasks without interfering with gameplay.

Despite the CPU's solid performance, the measured FPS data shows that it is not the primary bottleneck in this combination. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 136 FPS, which is a high frame rate, but the GPU's limitations become apparent as resolution and settings increase. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for Inside, and the data suggests that even at 4K Ultra (22 FPS), the CPU is not holding back performance; the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The processor’s passmark_physics score of 1437 and passmark_data_compression score of 311364 indicate strong general-purpose performance, but these metrics are not directly stressed in this title. Essentially, the i5-13400F provides a stable foundation, ensuring that frame rate drops are attributable to the graphics card, not the processor.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, based on the RDNA 1.0 architecture and Navi 10 chip, is the decisive component in this pairing. It comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory 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 1905 MHz and a game clock of 1755 MHz. Its pixel rate is 121.9 GPixel/s and texture rate is 304.8 GTexel/s, with an FP32 performance of 9.754 TFLOPS. In the database, the RX 5700 XT holds a passmark_g3d score of 16277 and a passmark_directx_12 score of 64, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (deltaPct 0.1), NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (deltaPct -0.3), and AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (deltaPct -0.3), indicating it is performing as expected for its class.

The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for Inside, which is not a VRAM-heavy title, but the GPU's raw compute power is what drives the FPS differences across settings. The measured data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p Low, the card delivers 136 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 52 FPS. This 62% performance drop from Low to Ultra at the same resolution highlights the GPU's architectural limits when handling higher graphical fidelity. The 5700 XT's DirectX 12 score of 64 is relatively low, suggesting that the card may not be optimally efficient in modern APIs, but Inside is not particularly demanding on that front. The GPU’s boost clock of 1905 MHz is the maximum it can reach, but thermal and power constraints (225 W TDP) may prevent sustained performance at that level. The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the substantial FPS reductions at 4K, where it falls to 57 FPS at Low and 22 FPS at Ultra.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 136, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an avgBenchmarkScore of 25292, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201) and 0.3% lower than the Intel Core 5 120 (25362), showing near-identical performance.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an avgBenchmarkScore of 16361.

Q: At what resolution and settings does the combo achieve a 60 FPS average?

A: The combo achieves 60 FPS or higher at 1920x1080 with Low (136 FPS), Medium (102 FPS), and High (76 FPS) settings, and at 2560x1440 with Low (95 FPS) settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the 1440p Medium preset?

A: The minimum FPS for 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 60 FPS, with an average of 71 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination ranks 3638 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system shows strong performance: Low settings yield an average of 136 FPS, Medium produces 102 FPS (with a min of 86 and max of 117), High delivers 76 FPS, and Ultra drops to 52 FPS. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot, with even High settings maintaining smooth gameplay. The transition from Low to Ultra represents a 61.8% reduction in FPS, indicating that the GPU is being progressively more taxed.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings still provide a high 95 FPS average, which is excellent for competitive or fast-paced gameplay. Medium settings drop to 71 FPS (with a min of 60 and max of 81), which remains playable. High settings fall to 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but still acceptable for a puzzle platformer. Ultra settings at 1440p produce a 36 FPS average, which is starting to feel sluggish. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is a drop from 76 FPS to 53 FPS, a 30.3% decrease, highlighting the GPU's resolution scaling limitations.

At 3840x2160, the RX 5700 XT begins to struggle significantly. Low settings yield 57 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. Medium settings drop to 42 FPS (with a min of 36 and max of 49), High falls to 32 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 22 FPS. The 4K Low to Ultra transition shows a 61.4% FPS drop, similar to the 1080p trend, but the absolute numbers are low across the board. The min FPS data for 4K Medium (36 FPS) suggests there are noticeable frame hitches, which could detract from the experience. This breakdown confirms that the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU's performance would not degrade so sharply with resolution changes.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Analyzing the FPS scaling across resolutions reveals the bottleneck clearly. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 136 at 1080p to 95 at 1440p and 57 at 4K. This represents a 30.1% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 40% drop from 1440p to 4K. Progressively larger drops at higher resolutions are the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario, as the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them. At Medium settings, the scaling is 102 FPS (1080p) to 71 FPS (1440p) to 42 FPS (4K), with drops of 30.4% and 40.8% respectively. High settings show 76 FPS to 53 FPS to 32 FPS, with drops of 30.3% and 39.6%.

The pattern is remarkably consistent: a ~30% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a ~40% drop from 1440p to 4K, regardless of the settings preset. This consistency indicates that the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. The RX 5700 XT's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is simply not sufficient for 4K rendering, even at Low settings (57 FPS). The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor; if it were, we would see smaller FPS differences between resolutions, as the CPU workload remains constant. The fact that 4K Low (57 FPS) is lower than 1080p High (76 FPS) further confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint, and the i5-13400F has ample headroom to support higher frame rates if the GPU could deliver them.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset (76 FPS) is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it maintains a smooth frame rate while offering better graphics than Medium (102 FPS) or Low (136 FPS). Ultra at 1080p (52 FPS) is not recommended, as the drop below 60 FPS is noticeable, and the visual improvement over High is likely minimal in a game like Inside. For players prioritizing maximum smoothness, Medium at 1080p (102 FPS) is an excellent choice, providing a high frame rate with only a slight reduction in visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset (71 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it is the only preset at this resolution that maintains an average above 60 FPS while offering decent graphics. Low (95 FPS) is also viable for a buttery-smooth experience, but Medium provides a better visual experience without sacrificing much frame rate. High (53 FPS) and Ultra (36 FPS) are less desirable, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold and may introduce stutter. For 4K gaming, the data shows that only Low (57 FPS) comes close to playable, but it is still below 60 FPS. Medium (42 FPS) and High (32 FPS) are playable but not ideal, and Ultra (22 FPS) is not recommended. The 1440p Medium preset offers the best overall experience, delivering a solid 71 FPS average with a minimum of 60 FPS, ensuring consistent performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the context of the entire database, the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination ranks 3638 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This rank places the system in the bottom 2.1% of all configurations, which is a surprisingly low position given the game's age and low system requirements. The rank suggests that most other tested combos, which likely include newer and more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates in this title. However, the absolute performance is still adequate for the game's genre, as evidenced by the 1080p and 1440p results.

The combo's rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's 4K performance, where it falls to 22 FPS at Ultra. In contrast, at 1080p Low, it achieves 136 FPS, which would be competitive with mid-range systems. The low rank is not a reflection of the CPU, which is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, but rather the GPU, which is in the 59th percentile. The RX 5700 XT's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (deltaPct 0.1) and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (deltaPct -0.3), indicating that the GPU's performance is in line with its peers, but those peers are older or less powerful. The data suggests that for Inside, the combo is capable of delivering a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, but its ranking is dragged down by the 4K results, where the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth are insufficient. This is a classic case of a balanced mid-range system that excels at its intended resolutions but cannot compete with higher-end hardware at extreme settings.