Inside

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows this pairing is capable of pushing very high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions, with the most demanding 4K Ultra preset still maintaining an average of 63 FPS. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to understand the roles of the CPU and GPU, how the combo scales with resolution, and where it stands among other tested systems.

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

The Intel Core i5-14400F 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 4.70 GHz. It features 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory. While Inside is a sidescrolling puzzle platformer that does not heavily tax multi-threaded performance, the CPU's strong single-core capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055, ensure that gameplay remains smooth even when frame rates are extremely high.

Benchmark results indicate the i5-14400F sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% ahead), showing that the chip is competitive with previous-generation high-end desktop parts. The processor's 16 threads and 10 cores (likely a mix of performance and efficiency cores) provide ample headroom for any background tasks or physics calculations, but in this specific game, the CPU is rarely the limiting factor, as the FPS data shows performance scaling primarily with GPU load.

The data suggests that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would be most stressed to feed frames to the GPU, the combination achieves a 295 FPS average. This indicates the i5-14400F's single-threaded performance is more than sufficient to avoid bottlenecks in Inside. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3701 and Geekbench single-core score of 2058 reinforce that this is a high-IPC part, well-suited for games that rely on a few fast cores rather than many slower ones.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 295 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 63 FPS, which is just above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, dropping from Ultra to High at 2560x1440 yields a 5 FPS increase (from 101 to 106 FPS average). However, moving from High to Medium provides a much larger jump to 170 FPS average.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in any of the measured configurations?

A: The only configurations with reported minimum FPS values are Medium settings across all resolutions. The lowest minimum is 91 FPS at 4K, while at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 201 FPS.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to the total number of tested combos?

A: This combo ranks 2301 out of 3716 total tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all systems tested.

Q: What is the performance delta between the GPU and its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083, which is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037) and 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (17208).

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

The measured data shows a clear trend of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the pattern reveals important insights about system balance. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 295 at 1080p to 212 at 1440p (a 28% reduction) and then to 133 at 4K (a 55% reduction from 1080p). This scaling is relatively linear and suggests the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU workload remains constant regardless of resolution.

The High settings tell a similar story: 147 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p (a 28% drop), and 67 FPS at 4K (a 54% drop from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the GPU's rendering load scales predictably with pixel count. However, the fact that 1080p Low hits 295 FPS while 1080p Ultra hits 140 FPS (a 53% reduction) shows that the settings themselves have a massive impact on GPU load, which is expected for a puzzle platformer with simple geometry but potentially complex post-processing effects.

The limiting component shifts from CPU-bound at lower resolutions to GPU-bound at 4K. At 1080p Low, the i5-14400F is likely near its maximum frame delivery capability, but the RX 7600 XT is still capable of rendering more frames. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the average drops to 63 FPS, and the CPU has ample headroom to spare. The data supports that this is a balanced combo for 1440p gaming, where High settings yield 106 FPS and even Ultra maintains 101 FPS, providing a smooth experience without pushing either component to its absolute limit.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 2301 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 62nd percentile of all systems tested, meaning roughly 38% of combinations performed better. While this rank might seem modest, it is important to consider the game's age and the fact that many higher-ranked combos likely include top-tier GPUs like the RTX 4090 or RX 7900 XTX, which are in a completely different performance class.

The RX 7600 XT itself sits in the 60th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17083. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are the GTX 690 (0.3% slower), the HD 7970M (0.4% slower), and the RTX 3070 (0.7% faster). This places the GPU in the mid-range segment, capable of handling 1080p and 1440p gaming with ease, but not designed for extreme 4K workloads. The CPU, however, is a stronger component, ranking in the 83rd percentile overall, which means the combo's rank is likely held back by the GPU rather than the processor.

Given that Inside is not a graphically demanding title, the combo's rank of 2301 is respectable. The measured FPS data shows that this system can deliver 60+ FPS at 4K Ultra, which is a solid result for a mid-range GPU. The rank indicates that while there are faster combos, this pairing offers a well-rounded experience that aligns with its component specifications.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers a 236 FPS average with a minimum of 201 FPS, ensuring buttery-smooth gameplay with no perceptible stutter. At 1440p, Medium maintains a 170 FPS average with a minimum of 144 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 4K, Medium achieves a 107 FPS average with a minimum of 91 FPS, keeping the experience comfortably above 60 FPS.

The High preset is also a strong contender, providing 147 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. However, the jump from Medium to High does not offer a proportional visual improvement for the performance cost, especially at 4K where the average drops by 40 FPS. The Ultra preset, while playable at 63 FPS average at 4K and 101 FPS at 1440p, demands a significant performance penalty for marginal graphical gains in a game like Inside, which has a minimalist art style.

For users with high-refresh-rate displays (144Hz or higher), the Medium preset at 1080p or 1440p is the clear recommendation, as it guarantees frame rates well above 144 FPS. For 4K displays, Medium is the best compromise, offering a 107 FPS average that exceeds the capabilities of most 60Hz panels. The Low preset, while delivering 295 FPS at 1080p, is unnecessary for this game and would likely degrade the visual experience without providing a meaningful benefit, as the Medium preset already achieves near-maximum frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves a 295 FPS average, followed by Medium at 236 FPS (with a minimum of 201 FPS and maximum of 271 FPS), High at 147 FPS, and Ultra at 140 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is minimal (7 FPS), suggesting that the Ultra preset adds little over High at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 201 FPS ensures no frame drops below the 200 FPS threshold, making it the most consistent option.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low averages 212 FPS, Medium averages 170 FPS (minimum 144 FPS, maximum 195 FPS), High averages 106 FPS, and Ultra averages 101 FPS. The Medium preset again stands out with a minimum FPS that exactly matches the 144Hz refresh rate of many gaming monitors, indicating a stable experience. The difference between High and Ultra narrows further to just 5 FPS, reinforcing that High is the better choice over Ultra at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low averages 133 FPS, Medium averages 107 FPS (minimum 91 FPS, maximum 123 FPS), High averages 67 FPS, and Ultra averages 63 FPS. The Medium preset remains the only setting that maintains a minimum above 90 FPS, while High and Ultra both dip into the 60s, which is still playable but noticeably less smooth on high-refresh-rate displays. The data shows that 4K gaming is viable with this combo, but only if the user is willing to accept Medium settings as the sweet spot.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz, a game clock of 2470 MHz, and a boost clock of 2755 MHz, with 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The 16 GB VRAM is particularly noteworthy, as it provides ample capacity for high-resolution textures, though Inside's art style does not require such large memory buffers.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores show it is a capable mid-range card. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 17132 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2348, placing it in the 60th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the GTX 690 (0.3% faster), HD 7970M (0.4% faster), and RTX 3070 (0.7% slower). The card's FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS and texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s are sufficient for modern games, but in Inside, the GPU is not heavily stressed, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 4K.

The measured FPS data indicates that the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB VRAM is more than adequate for this game, with no signs of memory-related performance drops. The boost clock of 2755 MHz allows the GPU to maintain high frame rates, but the primary constraint at 4K Ultra is raw rasterization throughput, not memory capacity. The GPU's 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the game's relatively simple textures, and the 64 ROPs handle pixel output efficiently, as seen in the 63 FPS average at 4K Ultra. Overall, the GPU is the more limiting component in this pair, but its performance is well-matched to the CPU for 1080p and 1440p gaming.