Inside

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 pairing represents a well-matched mid-range setup from the late 2010s and early 2020s. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the recorded data shows this combination is more than adequate for smooth play, with performance headroom at most settings. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU and GPU complement each other well, with the system's overall rank in the game at 3093 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the 83rd percentile of tested combos.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database shows the Intel Core i5-11400F sits in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is only 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F's 17177 average. Similarly, the Intel Core i5-12450H posts 17239, a 0.4% advantage, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G achieves 17278, a 0.6% lead. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U trails at 17074, a 0.6% deficit. These deltas are all within one percent, meaning any of these processors would deliver effectively identical frame rates in Inside when paired with the GTX 1070. The 6-core, 12-thread design of the i5-11400F with a 12 MB shared L3 cache provides ample processing power for a game that does not heavily tax the CPU. The single-core performance, shown by the 3dmark single thread score of 868 and Geekbench single-core score of 1777, is strong enough for the platforming logic and physics calculations in Inside, which typically rely on a few fast cores.

For the GPU side, the GTX 1070's average benchmark score of 9780 places it near several professional and data center cards. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9803, just 0.2% higher, while the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M posts 9832, a 0.5% lead. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 and Tesla C2070 score 9724 and 9716 respectively, representing 0.6% and 0.7% deficits. These nearest rivals are all within a narrow band, but the GTX 1070's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 256.3 GB/s bandwidth gives it a practical advantage for gaming workloads compared to those workstation-oriented cards. The 1920 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s, which are the specifications that matter for rendering the game's distinctive 2D side-scrolling environments with layered lighting effects.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS is 103.6 on Low settings and 86 on Medium settings, both above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings drop to 51 FPS, and Ultra falls to 48.3 FPS, so those two presets are not playable at 4K.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p with this hardware?

A: The database shows Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 82.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low at 165.8 FPS, Medium at 132.9 FPS, High at 81.2 FPS, Ultra at 82.1 FPS) clear the threshold, making Ultra the best choice for maximum visual quality.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The GTX 1070's average benchmark score of 9780 is nearly identical to the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803, 0.2% higher) and the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832, 0.5% higher). The NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724) and Tesla C2070 (9716) are slightly behind at 0.6% and 0.7% lower scores.

Q: Is the i5-11400F a bottleneck for the GTX 1070 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The i5-11400F's average benchmark score of 17177 places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals all score within 0.6% of it. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the 6-core, 12-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides plenty of headroom.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 107.1 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and provides a smooth experience even on high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all resolutions and settings?

A: No. The only settings that fall below 60 FPS are at 3840x2160 with High settings (51 FPS) and Ultra settings (48.3 FPS). Every other resolution and preset combination recorded in the database maintains at least 81 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded frame rate data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average FPS values only; no minimum or maximum FPS was logged for any configuration. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 231.4 FPS, Medium reaches 183.7 FPS, High achieves 112.9 FPS, and Ultra maintains 107.1 FPS. All of these are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales as expected. Low settings average 165.8 FPS, Medium drops to 132.9 FPS, High settles at 81.2 FPS, and Ultra records 82.1 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is negligible, with Ultra actually posting a slightly higher average, suggesting the game's Ultra preset does not add a significant load at this resolution on this hardware.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070 begins to show its limits. Low settings still manage a strong 103.6 FPS average, and Medium delivers 86 FPS. However, High falls to 51 FPS and Ultra drops further to 48.3 FPS. The step from Medium to High at 4K represents a significant jump in rendering cost, dropping performance by 35 FPS. The pattern across all resolutions shows that the GTX 1070 handles the game's visual effects well at lower presets, but the Ultra preset at 4K exceeds what the card can comfortably render at playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking for Inside, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3093 out of 3716 tested combos. This places the system in the 83rd percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly five out of every six combinations in the database. This rank reflects the overall capability of the pairing for this specific game, not just raw benchmark scores. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 47th percentile among all graphics cards combine to produce a system that is better suited for Inside than the individual component percentiles might suggest. This is because Inside is not a demanding title by modern standards, and the GTX 1070's strengths in DirectX 11 and OpenGL workloads, where it scores 100 and 82 respectively in Passmark tests, align well with the game's rendering requirements. The game's 2016 release date means its engine was developed during the era when this hardware was current or near-current, which helps explain the strong performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with smooth, playable performance at most settings. The verdict from the database is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the best being Ultra at 107.1 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra at 82.1 FPS average as the best option. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium at 86 FPS being the best playable option. High and Ultra at 4K fall below the threshold at 51 FPS and 48.3 FPS respectively. For a puzzle platformer where frame consistency matters for precise platforming and puzzle-solving, the 60 FPS threshold is comfortably met at 1080p and 1440p with any preset. At 4K, the system is still playable but requires lowering settings to Medium or Low. The GTX 1070's 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures and effects at all tested resolutions, and the i5-11400F's processing power is never the limiting factor in any of the recorded configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 107.1 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting and provides the best visual experience without sacrificing playability. Players with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors could also consider High at 112.9 FPS, but Ultra still delivers enough headroom for a smooth experience on standard 60 Hz displays and most high refresh rate panels.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra with an average of 82.1 FPS. This resolution benefits from the GTX 1070's 256-bit memory bus and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth, which handle the increased pixel count effectively. All presets at this resolution exceed 60 FPS, so there is no reason to lower settings unless targeting very high refresh rates, in which case Medium at 132.9 FPS or Low at 165.8 FPS would be preferable.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Medium, averaging 86 FPS. Low at 103.6 FPS is also playable, but Medium provides better visual fidelity while still offering substantial headroom above the threshold. High and Ultra are not recommended at this resolution, as their averages of 51 FPS and 48.3 FPS fall below the playable threshold. The data suggests that for 4K gameplay, Medium is the optimal balance of image quality and performance for this hardware combination.