Inside

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers a highly capable experience in Inside, a game that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU at higher settings. In the benchmark database, this specific combination ranks 1022nd out of 1671 tested combos for this title, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems measured. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s performance ceiling, as the data reveals that the processor has ample headroom to keep up with the graphics card at every resolution tested. The combo’s overall standing reflects a balanced pairing where the GPU is the primary performance arbiter, especially when settings are pushed to High or Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1022nd position out of 1671 combos indicates that while this system is not at the current-generation, it sits comfortably ahead of a significant portion of the tested hardware pool. The CPU itself is a strong performer; its average benchmark score of 32508 places it in the 88th percentile of all processors. It trades blows with the Intel Core i7-12800H (delta of 0%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (delta of 0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-13705H (delta of -0.2%). This suggests the i5-14400F is not a bottleneck in this puzzle platformer.

Conversely, the Radeon RX 6650 XT sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 29024. Its closest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (delta of 0%) and the AMD Radeon RX 470 (delta of 0.1% ahead). The GPU’s lower percentile relative to the CPU is the defining factor in the combo’s overall rank. In a game like Inside, which relies on consistent frame pacing, the data shows that the GPU’s performance at high settings is what ultimately limits the system’s final position in the rankings, preventing it from breaking into the top tier of combos.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F powerful enough for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU’s benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and a single-core score of 3093, are far beyond what a puzzle platformer requires. The data shows the CPU is not the limiting factor, as frame rates vary significantly with GPU settings rather than CPU load.

Q: How does the RX 6650 XT compare to its nearest rivals in terms of raw compute?

A: The GPU’s FP32 performance of 10.79 TFLOPS and its Passmark G3D score of 17166 place it on par with the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, with a delta of 0%. This indicates that the RX 6650 XT provides a solid level of compute for this game, though it is not a high-end part.

Q: What is the best setting for 4K gameplay?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 69.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 66 FPS. For a smoother experience above 60 FPS, the Medium preset is a better choice, delivering 109 FPS on average.

Q: Can this combo handle 1080p with high refresh rates?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 144.1 FPS. Dropping to Low settings yields 294.6 FPS, which is more than sufficient for even the fastest 240Hz displays.

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or GPU in this pairing?

A: The benchmark results clearly indicate a GPU-bound scenario at higher settings. For instance, moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces the average FPS from 294.6 to 136.4, a drop of over half, which points to the graphics card being the primary determinant of performance.

Q: How much of a performance gap exists between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 210.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 102.2 FPS. This represents a performance halving, demonstrating that the GPU’s workload scales steeply with graphical fidelity.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT’s role in Inside is critical, as the game’s visual effects and resolution scaling place a heavy load on the graphics processor. The card features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game’s requirements, even at 4K with High settings where the average frame rate is 69.1 FPS.

The GPU’s clock speeds are a defining factor in its performance. Its base clock is 2055 MHz, with a boost clock of 2635 MHz and a game clock of 2410 MHz. These high frequencies allow the card to maintain substantial throughput. With 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, the RX 6650 XT delivers a pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 337.3 GTexel/s. The data shows that at lower settings, these resources are more than adequate, as seen in the 294.6 FPS average at 1080p Low. However, at Ultra settings, the GPU’s limits become apparent, with frame rates dropping to 66 FPS at 4K, indicating the card’s raw compute power is the primary constraint in high-fidelity scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this combo scales across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system excels: Low settings produce an average of 294.6 FPS, Medium 232.9 FPS, High 144.1 FPS, and Ultra 136.4 FPS. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the GPU is never fully saturated, even at the highest preset, making this an ideal pairing for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU working harder. The Low preset averages 210.5 FPS, Medium 169.9 FPS, High 107.7 FPS, and Ultra 102.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is significant, indicating that the RX 6650 XT’s compute resources are being taxed more heavily at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits are more evident. Low settings still deliver a playable 135 FPS, and Medium 109 FPS, but High and Ultra presets fall to 69.1 FPS and 66 FPS, respectively. These 4K results show that while the card can handle the resolution, it is only comfortable at lower quality presets. The data across all resolutions demonstrates a clear trend: the RX 6650 XT is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but it requires reduced settings to maintain smooth performance at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals significant insights into the system’s bottleneck. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 144.1 at 1080p to 107.7 at 1440p, a reduction of approximately 25%. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the frame rate falls further to 69.1, a decrease of about 36% from the 1440p result and over 50% from the 1080p result. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the frame rate drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count.

This scaling behavior is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s performance, with its high single-core score of 3093 in Cinebench R23, is not the bottleneck. If the CPU were limiting, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the data shows a steep decline, particularly from 1440p to 4K, where the GPU’s fill rate and compute power are stretched thin. The Ultra preset exhibits similar behavior: 136.4 FPS at 1080p, 102.2 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. This consistent drop across settings reinforces the conclusion that the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is the primary determinant of performance in Inside, with the Intel Core i5-14400F providing ample support without introducing CPU-based frame rate limits.