Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB delivers a consistently high-refresh-rate experience in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer with modest hardware demands. Benchmark data shows the combo handles the game with significant headroom, even at 4K Ultra settings, where it maintains a playable average frame rate. This analysis walks through the measured performance data, component roles, and settings recommendations based strictly on the provided figures.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 162. This suggests the game is highly playable at the highest quality preset on this resolution.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rate ranges from 73 FPS on Ultra settings to 154 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset yields an average of 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS.

Q: What is the best-performing settings preset at 1440p?

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 delivers the highest average frame rate at 245 FPS. The Medium preset follows with 196 FPS, while High and Ultra average 122 FPS and 117 FPS, respectively.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data shows a significant frame rate drop when moving from 1080p to 4K, which indicates the GPU is the primary limiting component. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 170 at 1080p to 122 at 1440p and further to 77 at 4K.

Q: What is the rank of this specific combo among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 1771 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the 48th percentile of all tested configurations for this game.

Q: Does the GPU's 8 GB VRAM appear to be a bottleneck at any tested setting?

A: The data does not show any indication of a VRAM-related bottleneck. The frame rates remain high even at 4K Ultra, suggesting the 8 GB memory is sufficient for this game's requirements across all tested presets.

CPU Role

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. Its large L3 cache of 20 MB shared supports the multi-threaded workloads of modern games, though Inside is not typically CPU-intensive. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and a Geekbench multicore score of 11068. Its single-thread performance is also solid, scoring 3191 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 960 in 3DMark single-thread tests. This combination of high single-thread and multi-thread capability ensures the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU in this title, allowing the graphics card to operate at its full potential.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 77, indicating it outperforms a majority of processors in the benchmark database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, has an average benchmark score of 25284, which is nearly identical to the i5-13400F's average of 25292, showing a delta of 0 percent. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i5-13400F performs on par with a high-end mobile Ryzen processor serious about sustained loads. However, for a game like Inside, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with data; the measured FPS data shows that even at low resolutions where CPU load is highest, the frame rates are exceptionally high, indicating no CPU limitation. The 333 FPS average at 1080p Low settings is a strong indicator that the processor is more than capable of handling the game's logic and draw calls without impacting performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB is the central component in this combo's gaming performance. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. The GPU has a boost clock of 3130 MHz and a game clock of 2530 MHz, paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 322.3 GB/s. The GPU's RDNA 4.0 architecture and 4 nm process node contribute to its efficiency and performance. Its only listed 3DMark benchmark score is 4093 for Steel Nomad DX12, which places it at the 24th percentile of all GPUs. Interestingly, its nearest rivals in the database include integrated and older mobile GPUs like the Intel HD Graphics 630 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M, with delta percentages ranging from -1.8 to 1.5. This suggests that based on the available benchmark data, the RX 9060 XT's score is not directly comparable to modern discrete graphics cards, which may indicate a unique performance profile or a need for more comprehensive benchmark data.

In the context of Inside, the GPU's role is significant, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution. The data shows a clear performance gradient: at 1080p High, the average is 170 FPS, which drops to 122 FPS at 1440p, and further to 77 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors as pixel count increases. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM does not appear to be a constraint, as even at 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS remains above 70. The GPU's performance at lower settings is particularly impressive, with 333 FPS at 1080p Low and 245 FPS at 1440p Low, indicating that the card can easily push frame rates far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors when graphical fidelity is reduced. The GPU's ability to maintain high frame rates across all settings makes it the primary driver of the gaming experience in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 333 FPS on Low, 272 FPS on Medium, 170 FPS on High, and 162 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 232 FPS and a maximum of 313 FPS, indicating a very stable experience. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 245 FPS on Low, 196 FPS on Medium, 122 FPS on High, and 117 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting at 1440p has a minimum of 167 FPS and a maximum of 225 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance drops more significantly: 154 FPS on Low, 123 FPS on Medium, 77 FPS on High, and 73 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Medium preset shows a minimum of 105 FPS and a maximum of 142 FPS.

Analyzing the data, there is a clear pattern where the difference between High and Ultra settings is minimal, with only a few FPS separating them at each resolution. For example, at 1440p, High averages 122 FPS while Ultra averages 117 FPS, a difference of only 5 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset may include settings that have diminishing returns on visual quality for the performance cost. Conversely, the jump from Low to Medium yields a substantial performance hit, with the 1080p average dropping from 333 FPS to 272 FPS. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent across all settings, with approximately a 55-60 percent reduction in average FPS when quadrupling the pixel count. The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows that the combo maintains frame rates well above the average in all but the most demanding moments, indicating a smooth experience without severe stutters or drops.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB ranks 1771 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the upper-middle range of all tested configurations. The rank of 1771 out of 3716 means that 1945 other combos perform better in this game, while 1770 perform worse Burger. This percentile positioning is important to contextualize the measured FPS data. While the absolute frame rates are very high, many other hardware pairings can achieve even higher performance in this game, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs. However, it is crucial to note that the combo's rank is a relative measure against all tested systems, not an absolute indicator of poor performance.

The data suggests that the combo's performance is not limited by its individual components' raw power but rather by the game's inherent scalability. Since Inside is a puzzle platformer with relatively simple graphics, even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates. The combo's rank of 1771 indicates that it is not an outlier in either direction; it performs as expected for a system with a capable modern CPU and a mid-range GPU. The CPU's benchmark percentile of 77 and the GPU's percentile of 24 are not directly additive, as game performance depends on the balance between the two. In this case, the GPU is likely the limiting factor in most scenarios, but the overall combo rank reflects a balanced system that provides an excellent gaming experience for this title, as evidenced by the high FPS at all tested resolutions and settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's resolution and refresh rate priorities. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 162 FPS is the best choice for users with a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor, as it provides the highest visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate of most displays. The High preset at 170 FPS offers a marginal performance gain over Ultra but with a slight reduction in visual fidelity. For users with a 240Hz monitor, the Medium preset at 272 FPS is recommended, as it provides a substantial frame rate increase over High and Ultra, allowing the display to be fully utilized. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset at 117 FPS is suitable for a 120Hz display, while the High preset at 122 FPS is a better choice for those who prefer a small performance buffer. The Medium preset at 196 FPS is ideal for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, offering a significant performance boost over High with minimal visual compromise.

At 3840x2160, the performance landscape changes. The High preset at 77 FPS is playable but may not be smooth enough for competitive or fast-paced gameplay. The Medium preset at 123 FPS is the recommended choice for 4K, providing a balanced experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for most displays. The Ultra preset at 73 FPS is not recommended for 4K unless the user prioritizes maximum visual fidelity over frame rate consistency. The Low preset, while achieving 154 FPS at 4K, is not recommended as it significantly reduces visual quality, and the performance gain over Medium is not substantial enough to justify the visual downgrade. The data clearly indicates that the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality across all resolutions, providing frame rates that are either at or well above the standard 60 FPS target.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend in how performance scales with resolution. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by approximately 30-35 percent across all settings. For example, at High settings, the average FPS falls from 170 to 122, a reduction of 48 FPS. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe, with the High preset average falling from 122 to 77, a 37 percent reduction. This scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card's rendering workload increases proportionally with the number of pixels. The CPU's performance remains constant across resolutions, as its workload is primarily determined by game logic and draw calls, not pixel count. Therefore, the frame rate drops are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's inability to maintain the same throughput at higher resolutions.

The data also shows that the scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear. The total reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K is approximately 55-60 percent for each preset. For instance, at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 333 to 154, a 54 percent reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 162 to 73, a 55 percent reduction. This consistent scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, and its performance scales predictably with resolution. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 322.3 GB/s and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory appear to be sufficient for the game's demands, as there are no sudden drops in performance that would indicate a memory capacity or bandwidth limitation. The fact that the frame rate scaling is consistent across all settings further confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck, and the CPU is not introducing any additional constraints at higher resolutions. This analysis suggests that for users seeking higher frame rates at 4K, reducing graphical settings is the most effective way to improve performance, as the GPU is the primary limiting factor.