Only 395 people were above 600 points till Aug 30. Let’s say in last 4 days may be another 205 added so total 600 people above 600 (PNPs)
In 2 weeks there are 3000 applicants (FSW,CEC) who were above 457 means People are getting high score by hook or by crook.
PNP does affect but doesn’t affect a lot. Like from last 3 years I never seen CRS inverses in regular 2 week gap means people are getting higher score and CIC is also trying to keep score above 458.
I believe PNP and even FSW doesn’t had major impact on High score but CEC has major impact on CRS. Inland applicants get Canadian education points plus Canadian experience plus They have option of CELPIP which is quite easier than IELTS.