Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, and the benchmark data for this particular configuration—Intel Core i7-13700K paired with AMD Radeon RX 6600—shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher settings but capable of delivering extremely high frame rates at lower presets. The measured results across three resolutions and four quality levels provide a clear picture of where this combo excels and where it begins to strain. The data indicates that this pairing is more than sufficient for a smooth experience, but the choice of settings dramatically alters the performance ceiling.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Inside?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 254.9 FPS on Low and 123.4 FPS on Ultra, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 187.1 (Low) to 86.9 (Ultra), which remains very playable on standard 144Hz displays. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (116.9 FPS) and Medium preset (95.6 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while High (59.7 FPS) and Ultra (52.8 FPS) dip below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RX 6600's performance in Inside compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 25235, which is virtually identical to the AMD Radeon 890M (25246, 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287, -0.2% delta). It sits slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180, 0.2% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (25120, 0.5% delta), indicating that for this game, the GPU's raw compute performance is comparable to these alternatives.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K a bottleneck for the RX 6600 in this game?

A: No. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 254.9 FPS, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, provide ample headroom. The data strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings, especially at 4K Ultra where the average FPS drops to 52.8.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 254.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 123.4 FPS. This represents a performance drop of more than half when moving from Low to Ultra, showing that the higher preset demands significantly more from the GPU.

Q: Does the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM cause any issues at 4K in Inside?

A: The data does not indicate any VRAM-related stutters or crashes, as all tested 4K presets produced measurable average FPS values. However, the 4K Ultra preset only achieved 52.8 FPS, suggesting that while 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's assets, the GPU's compute power (8.928 TFLOPS FP32) is the limiting factor at this resolution and setting.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Inside?

A: The combo ranks 1332 out of 1671 total combinations tested for this game. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, which is consistent with the RX 6600's 69th percentile among all GPUs, while the i7-13700K sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip, featuring 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs. Its boost clock reaches 2491 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. In Inside, these specifications translate to a clear pattern: the GPU is the primary performance limiter once settings are raised.

At 1080p, the GPU's capabilities are more than enough to push frame rates well above 120 FPS on all presets. The Ultra preset, which likely increases shadow quality and post-processing effects, drops the average to 123.4 FPS, still a very high number. The RX 6600's pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s is sufficient for this 2D-ish puzzle platformer, but the compute load from effects scales heavily with preset level.

The GPU's position relative to its nearest rivals—being essentially tied with the integrated Radeon 890M and slightly ahead of the RTX 3060 Ti (0.5% delta)—explains why the 4K Ultra result is below 60 FPS. The card's 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-to-upper-tier performer, but not a high-end solution for 4K gaming. The data shows that the RX 6600 handles the game's visual complexity well at 1440p and below, but cannot sustain high refresh rates at 4K with the most demanding settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 254.9 at 1080p to 187.1 at 1440p (a 26.6% decrease) and further to 116.9 at 4K (a 54.1% decrease from 1080p). This scaling is nearly linear with the pixel count increase, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck even at Low settings.

At the Ultra preset, the scaling is more dramatic: 123.4 FPS at 1080p drops to 86.9 FPS at 1440p (a 29.6% decrease) and then to 52.8 FPS at 4K (a 57.2% decrease from 1080p). The larger percentage drop at Ultra compared to Low suggests that the increased shading and texture work at higher presets amplifies the GPU's load disproportionately as resolution scales.

This data indicates that the limiting component is overwhelmingly the GPU. The CPU, with its 3.40 GHz base clock and 5.40 GHz boost, is not showing signs of bottlenecking even at the lowest resolution and settings where the system reaches 254.9 FPS. The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the RX 6600's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8.928 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are the constraining factors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS figures are 254.9 (Low), 206.9 (Medium), 130.0 (High), and 123.4 (Ultra). The jump from Low to Medium costs 48 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra only costs 6.6 FPS, suggesting that the High preset is close to the Ultra preset in performance impact for this game.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 187.1 (Low), 146.5 (Medium), 90.1 (High), and 86.9 (Ultra). The pattern is similar, with a large gap between Medium and High (56.4 FPS) and a smaller gap between High and Ultra (3.2 FPS). This reinforces that the High-to-Ultra transition is relatively cheap in terms of performance, while the Medium-to-High transition is the most demanding step.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 116.9 (Low), 95.6 (Medium), 59.7 (High), and 52.8 (Ultra). Here, the drop from Medium to High is 35.9 FPS, which is the most significant single-setting performance hit across all resolutions. This makes the High preset at 4K the first configuration that fails to maintain 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset falling even further behind.

The data consistently shows that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 1440p and 4K, while the Low preset is the only option that pushes beyond 100 FPS at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with 30 MB of shared L3 cache. In inside, the CPU's role is largely secondary, as the game is not particularly demanding on processor resources.

The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505. Its 3DMark 16-thread score is 10717, and its single-thread score is 1136. These numbers place the i7-13700K in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47282. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, has an average score of 47334, representing a negligible 0.1% delta.

Given that the game's frame rates scale so heavily with GPU settings and resolution, the CPU's massive compute headroom is not being fully utilized. The 254.9 FPS result at 1080p Low suggests that even at this high frame rate, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The data implies that a less powerful CPU could achieve similar results in Inside, but the i7-13700K ensures that there is zero risk of CPU-induced frame drops or stutters, even during complex physics or puzzle interactions.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1080p display, the Ultra preset is viable, delivering 123.4 FPS with maximum visual quality. If aiming for the highest possible frame rates on a 240Hz or higher monitor, the Medium preset at 206.9 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a substantial performance boost over Ultra while likely retaining most visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (146.5 FPS) is the optimal choice for high-refresh-rate gaming, comfortably exceeding 144 FPS. The High preset (90.1 FPS) is still excellent for 60Hz displays, but the Ultra preset (86.9 FPS) offers only a marginal improvement over High for a 3.2 FPS cost, making High the more practical choice unless visual fidelity is the absolute priority.

At 4K, the Medium preset (95.6 FPS) is the clear winner, providing a smooth experience well above 60 FPS. The Low preset (116.9 FPS) is the only option that pushes toward 120 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth it. The High preset (59.7 FPS) and Ultra preset (52.8 FPS) fail to maintain 60 FPS, making them less desirable for a consistent experience. Therefore, the data recommends Medium settings at 4K for the best balance of performance and quality, while High or Ultra are only suitable for players who prioritize visuals over frame rate smoothness.