Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a remarkable performance profile in Inside, a game that is clearly not demanding by modern standards. The data shows this combination is capable of pushing frame rates well beyond the refresh rates of most displays, even at 4K resolution with maximum settings. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component, providing immense headroom that makes the CPU’s role almost secondary at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures that even at 1080p, the system does not bottleneck the GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 121.4 frames per second. This indicates that the combination can handle the game's highest visual fidelity at 4K while still maintaining a frame rate that is well above the standard 60 FPS target.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 336.2 on Low settings to 251.6 on Ultra settings. This represents a performance reduction of approximately 25 percent when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset, showing that while the game is light, the settings still have a measurable impact.

Q: Does the RTX 5070 Ti’s performance in this game align with its general benchmark standing?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 52086, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, has an average score of 52085 with a delta of 0 percent, indicating that the 5070 Ti's overall compute performance is on par with the previous generation's flagship, which explains its ability to handle Inside with such ease.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1440p High and 4K High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 202.1. When the resolution is increased to 3840x2160 with the same High settings, the average FPS drops to 127.6. This shows that the 4K resolution imposes a significant load, reducing performance by roughly 37 percent.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.1 percent faster than the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.5 percent faster than the AMD EPYC 9474F, but it is 0.5 percent slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, showing that it sits in a very tight competitive band.

Q: Is the frame rate at 1080p Medium higher than at 1440p Medium?

A: Yes, the benchmark data shows that at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 308.7, while at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, it is 275.8. The 1080p result is over 11 percent higher, demonstrating the expected scaling as pixel count increases.

Settings Recommendations

For this specific combination, the data suggests that players can prioritize visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields an average of 251.6 FPS, which is still exceptionally high and leaves ample headroom for a high-refresh-rate monitor. The visual upgrade from High to Ultra is often marginal, but the frame rate cost here is minimal, making Ultra the best choice for the most immersive experience at 1080p.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 190.7 FPS, which is still far above the threshold for competitive and smooth gameplay. Given the high baseline performance, there is no reason to lower the settings below High, as even the most demanding preset provides a frame rate that exceeds what most 1440p displays can show. The High preset at 202.1 FPS offers a slight performance buffer, but the difference is not significant enough to warrant a downgrade in visual fidelity.

At 4K, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 121.4 FPS, which is excellent for a single-player puzzle platformer. However, for those who prioritize maximum smoothness on a 4K 120Hz display, the High preset at 127.6 FPS provides a negligible frame rate increase. The Medium preset at 200.9 FPS is a more substantial jump, but it comes with a noticeable reduction in graphical details. For most users, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, as it provides a flawless experience while showcasing the game's full visual potential. The Low preset is only useful for extreme high-refresh-rate scenarios, as it pushes frame rates to 255.8 FPS at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data places this combination at rank 186 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This ranking places it in the top 11 percent of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The high rank is primarily driven by the RTX 5070 Ti's raw power, which is sufficient to saturate the game's rendering pipeline at all resolutions.

This rank suggests that while there are faster combos, they are likely equipped with even more powerful GPUs or CPUs that offer no practical advantage in this specific title. The performance gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely to be minimal, as the frame rates are already so high that they approach the limits of what the game's engine can produce. The data indicates that this is an excellent pairing for Inside, offering a top-tier experience without needing to be the absolute best configuration available.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from a high of 336.2 FPS on Low settings to a low of 251.6 FPS on Ultra settings. The Medium preset yields 308.7 FPS, while the High preset delivers 257 FPS. These numbers show that even at the lowest resolution, the GPU is the primary performance driver, with the CPU providing enough processing power to maintain these high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds, with the Low preset achieving 299.1 FPS and the Ultra preset dropping to 190.7 FPS. The Medium and High presets produce 275.8 FPS and 202.1 FPS, respectively. The frame rate deltas between settings are consistent, indicating that the graphical settings have a predictable impact on performance. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1440p results in a 36 percent reduction in frame rate, which is a substantial but expected cost for higher fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales as expected, with the Low preset hitting 255.8 FPS and the Ultra preset producing 121.4 FPS. The Medium preset at 200.9 FPS and the High preset at 127.6 FPS complete the range. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 6.2 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset is highly optimized or that the game becomes more GPU-bound at this resolution, reducing the performance gap between the highest settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the clear workhorse in this configuration, providing the massive frame rates observed in the benchmark data. With 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU has a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for a game like Inside that was released in 2016 and has modest texture requirements. The high memory bandwidth ensures that there is no bottleneck in feeding the GPU's 8960 shading units.

The GPU's core clocks, with a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2452 MHz, are high and contribute to its substantial compute power. The benchmark results show that the RTX 5070 Ti is only 0.8 percent slower than the AMD Radeon RX 7700S in average score, but its real-world performance in this game is defined by its ability to maintain high fill rates. The data indicates that the GPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution or setting, as even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate is high enough to suggest that there is still untapped potential.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F plays a supporting role in this pairing, providing the necessary processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. With 10 cores and 16 threads, the CPU has a robust multi-threaded capacity, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279. However, for a game like Inside, which relies more on single-threaded performance, the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and Passmark single-thread score of 3634 are more relevant.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.60 GHz is crucial for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions where the CPU is more heavily utilized. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates are higher than at 4K, but the gap is not as large as one might expect, suggesting that the CPU is still able to keep up with the GPU's output. The CPU's performance is consistent with its rivals, being nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13620H, which indicates that it provides a solid foundation for this high-end GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data illustrates a clear trend in resolution scaling. From 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rate across all settings drops by an average of approximately 20 percent. For example, at High settings, the frame rate goes from 257 FPS at 1080p to 202.1 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 21.4 percent. This drop is relatively modest, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom to handle the increased pixel count.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 202.1 FPS to 127.6 FPS, a reduction of 36.9 percent. This larger drop is expected, as 4K requires rendering four times as many pixels as 1080p. The data shows that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rates are still high but the scaling is more aggressive.

The pattern across all settings suggests that the system is not CPU-limited until very high frame rates are achieved. At 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 336.2 FPS, which is likely approaching the CPU's limit for this game. However, since the GPU is so powerful, it can still deliver these extreme frame rates, making the combination well-balanced for Inside. The data implies that for most users, the resolution and settings can be maximized without worry, as the system is capable of delivering a flawless experience at any configuration.