Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a robust experience in Inside, with the data indicating the system is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but capable of exceptional frame rates at 1080p. The measured results show that this combination ranks in the 23rd percentile of all tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier for this specific title. However, the absolute performance is more than adequate, with the 1080p Ultra preset still achieving an average of 122 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear story about system bottlenecking. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 122 FPS on Ultra to 257 FPS on Low, suggesting that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with more than enough data to maintain high performance. The jump from Low to High at 1080p is significant, with the High preset delivering 129 FPS, just a 7 FPS drop from the Low preset, indicating that the Radeon RX 6600 is not yet the primary constraint at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, we see a more substantial impact from resolution scaling. The average FPS at High settings drops to 92 FPS from 129 FPS at 1080p, a decrease of approximately 29%. The Low preset at 1440p still manages an impressive 185 FPS, but the scaling pattern shows the GPU beginning to take on more responsibility. The Medium preset at this resolution produces 148 FPS, which is a 28% reduction from its 1080p counterpart of 206 FPS.

The 4K results at 3840x2160 demonstrate the most dramatic scaling, confirming the GPU is now the clear limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS falls to 58 FPS, a 55% drop from the 1080p High result. The Ultra preset at 4K produces only 55 FPS, which is just 45% of the 1080p Ultra score. This pattern indicates that while the i5-13400F has ample headroom, the RX 6600's compute and memory resources are saturated at 4K, making the resolution the dominant factor in performance degradation. The Low preset at 4K still achieves 116 FPS, showing that even at the highest resolution, the system can deliver smooth gameplay when settings are reduced.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the central performance driver in this configuration, and its specifications align with the measured results. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Inside at all tested settings, as the game's art style does not demand excessive VRAM capacity. The core clocks are listed with a base of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz, which the benchmark results show as capable of driving high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The GPU's architecture is RDNA 2.0 on the Navi 23 chip, fabricated on a 7 nm process. With 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, the card's pixel rate is 159.4 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 279.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 8.928 TFLOPS is a key indicator of its raw compute power, which directly influences the 4K performance ceiling. Given that the 4K High preset averages 58 FPS and the Ultra preset averages 55 FPS, the data suggests the GPU's compute throughput is the primary constraint at this resolution. The 4K Medium result of 93 FPS shows that reducing the settings from High to Medium provides a substantial 60% performance boost, highlighting the GPU's sensitivity to shader and texture workloads.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its mid-range positioning. It holds a percentile rank of 63 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19036. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 with a score of 19030 and a deltaPct of 0, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile with a score of 19049 and a deltaPct of -0.1. This indicates that the RX 6600 is performing at a level comparable to these other cards, though its role in Inside is clearly defined by the 4K limitations observed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 achieves a combo rank of 2869 out of 3716 tested combinations in Inside. This places the system in the 23rd percentile of all combos, meaning that 77% of tested configurations perform better in this game. While this rank might seem low, it contextualizes the hardware's capabilities relative to a broad spectrum of other pairings, including those with much higher-end CPUs and GPUs.

The CPU itself holds a 77th percentile rank among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a score of 25284 and a deltaPct of 0, and the Intel Core 5 120 with a score of 25362 and a deltaPct of -0.3. This suggests the i5-13400F is a solid mid-range performer, but the combo's low rank in Inside is primarily driven by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The GPU's 63rd percentile rank among all GPUs, with an average score of 19036, further confirms that it is the weaker link in this pairing for this specific title.

The data indicates that the combo rank is a reflection of the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at 4K, where the average FPS drops below 60 on both High and Ultra presets. At 1080p and 1440p, the system performs admirably, but the overall rank is dragged down by the 4K results. This suggests that for users targeting 1080p or 1440p, the combo offers a better experience than the raw rank might imply, but for 4K enthusiasts, this pairing is not ideal.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 257 FPS, which is the highest score recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 206 FPS, with a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS, showing excellent consistency. The High preset averages 129 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 122 FPS, a difference of only 7 FPS, indicating that the additional visual fidelity of Ultra comes at a minimal performance cost at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 185 FPS, which is a 28% reduction from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 148 FPS, with a minimum of 126 FPS and a maximum of 170 FPS. The High preset averages 92 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 88 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is just 4 FPS, similar to the pattern seen at 1080p, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not overly demanding on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 116 FPS, which is still a playable frame rate. The Medium preset averages 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. The High preset drops to 58 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 55 FPS. The scaling from Medium to High at 4K is steep, with a 38% performance drop, indicating that the High and Ultra presets introduce workloads that push the RX 6600 to its limits. The data shows that 4K is only viable at Low or Medium settings for a consistently smooth experience, as the High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Inside?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with all presets averaging above 122 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 92 FPS, which is still smooth, but the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 55 FPS, making 1080p the most reliable choice for maximum performance.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 129 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 122 FPS. This is a difference of only 7 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset offers enhanced visual quality with a negligible performance penalty.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 116 FPS and Medium averages 93 FPS, which are viable. However, the High preset averages 58 FPS and Ultra averages 55 FPS, which fall below the standard 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 148, with a minimum of 126 FPS and a maximum of 170 FPS. This indicates a stable frame rate with a variance of 44 FPS between the minimum and maximum.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2869 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the 23rd percentile. This means 77% of other tested combos perform better in Inside, but the absolute performance at lower resolutions remains strong.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036, with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 scoring 19030 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scoring 19049. This shows the RX 6600 is within 0.1% of these rivals in terms of average score.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point. At 1920x1080, Medium averages 206 FPS, providing a significant frame rate cushion that ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 148 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and offers a substantial improvement in visual fidelity over the Low preset. The minimum FPS of 126 at 1440p Medium ensures that there are no noticeable stutters.

For users with 4K displays, the Medium preset is also the most practical choice, averaging 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS. While the Low preset at 4K achieves 116 FPS, the Medium preset provides a better visual experience without compromising playability. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended at 4K due to their average frame rates dropping to 58 FPS and 55 FPS, respectively, which may result in noticeable judder.

Given that the performance difference between High and Ultra is minimal across all resolutions—7 FPS at 1080p, 4 FPS at 1440p, and 3 FPS at 4K—users on High-end displays can opt for Ultra to maximize visual quality without a significant performance hit. However, the data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this hardware, providing a high frame rate that leverages the CPU's capabilities while keeping the GPU well within its operational limits. This approach ensures a responsive and fluid experience in Inside, making the Medium preset the clear recommendation for most users.