Inside

The Intel Core i5-13400F pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 to deliver exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The benchmark data shows this combination ranks 114th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 7% of all systems tested. The measured performance across all resolutions and settings remains well above playable thresholds, with the lowest recorded average being 145.2 FPS at 4K Ultra.

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

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a Raptor Lake-S desktop processor with 10 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores demonstrate solid multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and a single-core score of 3004. The processor also shows strong performance in Geekbench, posting a multicore score of 10971 and single-core score of 2301.

The combination of 10 cores and 16 threads provides ample parallel processing capacity for a puzzle platformer like Inside, which does not typically demand extreme multi-threading. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache support responsive gameplay, while the 65 W TDP keeps power requirements modest. In the context of this game, the CPU's single-thread performance is particularly relevant, as puzzle platformers often rely heavily on consistent frame pacing rather than massive parallel workloads.

The i5-13400F achieves an average benchmark score of 25236, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores 25201, representing a delta of only 0.1% — statistically identical performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, a 0.5% advantage, while the AMD EPYC 9474F trails by 0.5% with a score of 25103. These tight deltas indicate that the i5-13400F sits in a competitive performance band where no single processor holds a decisive edge.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

The RTX 5090's massive memory capacity of 32 GB far exceeds what Inside requires, even at 4K resolution. The GPU's 21760 shading units and 680 tensor cores provide immense computational throughput, with FP32 performance rated at 104.8 TFLOPS. Its benchmark scores reflect this dominance: the PassMark G3D score reaches 39650, and the Geekbench OpenCL score hits 380114.

In terms of relative GPU performance, the RTX 5090 sits in the 94th percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 84306. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, scores 84241, a negligible 0.1% delta. The RTX 5050 Mobile matches within 0.2%, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 trails by 1.3% with a score of 83209. Interestingly, the NVIDIA CMP 40HX posts a higher score of 85637, representing a 1.6% advantage over the RTX 5090 in average benchmark scores.

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

The measured FPS data reveals how this combination scales across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 332.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 301.2 FPS, a reduction of 30.9 FPS or approximately 9.3%. At 4K Low, the system still delivers 253.7 FPS, representing a further 47.5 FPS decline from 1440p. This pattern indicates that the GPU remains the primary performance driver even at lower settings, as the CPU is clearly capable of sustaining frame rates well above 300 FPS.

The High preset shows similar scaling behavior. At 1080p the system reaches 255.5 FPS, which falls to 228.3 FPS at 1440p and 151.2 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 27.2 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 77.1 FPS — a significantly larger decline that points to increasing GPU load at higher resolutions. The Ultra preset follows the same trend, with 252 FPS at 1080p, 223.6 FPS at 1440p, and 145.2 FPS at 4K.

The scaling pattern across all presets suggests that while the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, the CPU is never the bottleneck even at 1080p. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is only 80.1 FPS (332.1 vs 252), indicating that the RTX 5090 has substantial headroom even at the highest quality settings. At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 108.5 FPS (253.7 vs 145.2), showing that resolution has a more pronounced effect on performance than settings quality.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 114 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the top 6.8% of all configurations tested, indicating that this pairing delivers near-elite performance for this title. The rank of 114 is notable because it reflects the entire system's performance, not just individual component strengths.

Given that the RTX 5090 ranks in the 94th percentile of GPUs and the i5-13400F ranks in the 82nd percentile of CPUs, the combined rank of 114 suggests that the CPU is not significantly limiting the overall result. If the CPU were a major bottleneck, the combo rank would likely be lower relative to the GPU's individual standing. The data indicates that this pairing performs cohesively, with the CPU providing sufficient throughput to keep the GPU well-fed across all tested scenarios.

The rank also suggests that there are 113 combinations that outperform this setup, likely featuring higher-end CPUs paired with the same or similar GPUs. However, the margin between rank 114 and the top positions is likely small given the high FPS numbers recorded, as the differences between 150 FPS and 160 FPS at 4K Ultra are marginal in practical gameplay terms.

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

Analyzing the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, the High preset at 1440p offers the most balanced experience. At this configuration, the system delivers 228.3 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate displays. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p only costs 4.7 FPS (223.6 vs 228.3), making Ultra a viable option for those seeking maximum visual fidelity without significant performance loss.

For 4K owners, the High preset at 151.2 FPS provides excellent performance, while Ultra drops to 145.2 FPS — a 6 FPS difference that may not be perceptible. The Low preset at 4K achieves 253.7 FPS, but this comes at a substantial visual quality cost that is unnecessary given the high frame rates available at higher settings. The Medium preset at 4K (233.9 FPS) offers a middle ground, but High appears to be the sweet spot where visual quality and performance align most favorably.

At 1080p, all presets exceed 250 FPS, with Low reaching 332.1 FPS. For competitive play or extremely high refresh rate monitors, the Medium preset at 1080p (307 FPS) provides excellent responsiveness. However, the diminishing returns above 250 FPS suggest that most users would benefit more from increasing visual quality than chasing marginal frame rate gains. The Ultra preset at 1080p (252 FPS) remains highly playable and represents the best visual experience at this resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 332.1, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the i5-13400F compare to its nearest CPU rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, while its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores 25201, representing a 0.1% difference.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest average FPS is 145.2, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 have?

A: The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What rank does this CPU+GPU combination achieve among all tested combos?

A: The combination ranks 114th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 7% of all systems tested.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the system delivers 255.5 FPS at 1080p and 151.2 FPS at 4K, a difference of 104.3 FPS.