Inside

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a decisive performance result for Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is fundamentally undemanding on modern hardware. Across every resolution and preset combination measured, the average frame rate remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the lowest recorded average dipping to 76 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. The data indicates that this combination is not merely capable of running the game, but that it does so with a level of headroom that makes any performance-related compromise unnecessary for achieving a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest graphical preset this combo can run at 4K while staying above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 runs at an average of 76 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to the Ultra preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 254 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 121 FPS. This represents a performance gap where the Low preset delivers more than double the frame rate of the Ultra preset.

Q: Are there any resolution and settings combinations where the average FPS falls below 60?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded across all measured combinations is 76 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. Every other combination produces an average frame rate of 80 FPS or higher.

Q: Does the Medium preset at 1080p provide a higher minimum frame rate than the High preset at 4K?

A: Yes. The Medium preset at 1920x1080 has a minimum FPS of 240, while the High preset at 3840x2160 only has an average FPS of 80, with no minimum data provided. The 1080p Medium preset's minimum is three times higher than the 4K High average.

Q: What is the single highest average FPS recorded for this hardware combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 339, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only measurement that exceeds the 300 FPS mark.

Q: How does the combo's rank in this game compare to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1615 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside, placing it in the upper portion of the distribution, roughly in the 56th percentile of all tested hardware pairings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals that the AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the primary performance driver for Inside, while the Intel Core i5-14400F provides more than sufficient processing headroom. The game's 2D side-scrolling nature and modest geometry mean that the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity dictate the frame rate at higher resolutions, rather than the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads.

Examining the 4K data clarifies this dynamic. The Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 160 FPS, while the Ultra preset at the same resolution drops to 76 FPS — a 84 FPS reduction from merely increasing graphical load. This steep decline, coupled with the fact that the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 108 still exceeds the High preset's average of 80, indicates that the GPU is scaling predictably with settings complexity. The CPU's single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055, is never a limiting factor, as even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution maintains an average above the playable threshold.

At 1440p, the pattern repeats with wider margins. The Low preset averages 254 FPS, which is 127 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 121 average. The Medium preset's average of 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS shows that the GPU still has ample resources to handle intermediate settings without significant frame time variance. The CPU's role remains passive, as the frame rates are so high that even a modest processor would likely deliver similar results; the i5-14400F's multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 21645 is far beyond what a puzzle platformer requires.

At 1080p, the GPU's dominance becomes absolute. The Low preset reaches 339 FPS, and the Medium preset maintains a 282 FPS average with a 240 FPS minimum. The Ultra preset's 168 FPS average is still nearly three times the playability threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 92 FPS drop (168 to 76), which is a 55% reduction in frame rate. This magnitude of decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the rendering resolution directly impacts the pixel throughput requirement. The CPU's contribution is effectively negligible; the i5-14400F's performance percentile of 83 among all CPUs, combined with the game's low thread utilization demands, means that the processor is never the bottleneck in any measured configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data shows a clear hierarchy across presets. The Low preset averages 160 FPS, which is exactly double the 80 FPS average of the High preset. The Medium preset sits between these two with an average of 128 FPS, a minimum of 108 FPS, and a maximum of 147 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, averaging 76 FPS, which is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo in any configuration. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 84 FPS, representing a 53% reduction in performance when moving from the least to most demanding settings.

At 2560x1440, all presets deliver substantially higher frame rates than their 4K counterparts. The Low preset averages 254 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS and a maximum of 234 FPS. The High preset averages 127 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 121 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 6 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are relatively inexpensive at this resolution compared to the jump from Medium to High, which costs 76 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are uniformly excellent. The Low preset leads with 339 FPS, followed by the Medium preset at 282 FPS with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 325 FPS. The High preset averages 177 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 168 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1080p is 9 FPS, mirroring the 1440p pattern. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 240 is higher than the High preset's average of 177, which indicates that even the 1080p Medium configuration provides a more consistent frame pacing than a higher preset at a lower resolution.

Comparing the same preset across resolutions, the scaling is consistent. The Low preset drops from 339 FPS at 1080p to 160 FPS at 4K, a 53% reduction. The Medium preset drops from 282 FPS at 1080p to 128 FPS at 4K, a 55% reduction. The Ultra preset drops from 168 FPS at 1080p to 76 FPS at 4K, a 55% reduction. This uniform scaling confirms that the rendering resolution is the dominant factor in determining performance, with the settings preset having a secondary but consistent influence.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside without any playability concerns at every resolution and preset combination that was measured. The verdict by resolution lists all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — as playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The 60 FPS threshold is cleared by a substantial margin in every case.

At 4K, the most demanding configuration is the Ultra preset, which averages 76 FPS. This is 16 FPS above the playability threshold, providing a comfortable buffer for any minor frame time spikes that are not captured in the average. The High preset at 4K averages 80 FPS, while the Medium preset's minimum of 108 FPS ensures that even the heaviest scenes remain well above 60 FPS.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 121 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 173 FPS means that this configuration never approaches the 60 FPS boundary, even in the most demanding moments. At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 168 FPS, and the Medium preset's minimum of 240 FPS is four times the playability threshold. The data shows that this combination is not just playable but provides exceptional headroom, making it suitable for high refresh rate displays at every resolution tested.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-14400F's nearest rivals in benchmark performance include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which scores 32233 with a delta of 0.1% from the i5-14400F's average score, and the Intel Core i9-11900, which scores 32226 with a delta of 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-14400F, and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, which is 0.5% lower. These processors would behave nearly identically to the i5-14400F in Inside, given that the game's CPU demands are minimal and all four rivals are within a 0.7% performance band.

The AMD Radeon RX 7700's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X, which scores 15862 with a delta of -0.1% from the RX 7700's average score of 15852. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 1% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, which is 1.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 1.7% higher. These GPUs would deliver frame rates within a narrow margin of the RX 7700 in Inside; the RTX 3060 Ti, for instance, would likely produce averages a few FPS higher than the RX 7700 at each resolution and preset, while the R9 370X would produce slightly lower results. None of these differences would alter the fundamental verdict, as all rivals would still clear the 60 FPS threshold at every configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings that remain at or above 60 FPS are the Ultra preset, which achieves an average of 76 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it clears the playability threshold by 16 FPS. The High preset averages 80 FPS, but the Ultra preset provides the maximum visual quality while remaining playable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, averaging 121 FPS. This is 61 FPS above the playability threshold, providing both high visual fidelity and substantial performance headroom. The Medium preset averages 203 FPS, but the Ultra preset's 121 FPS average is still more than double the 60 FPS baseline.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 168 FPS, which is 108 FPS above the playability threshold. This configuration delivers the highest possible visual quality at the most common resolution while maintaining a frame rate that is suitable for 144 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it produces a higher average frame rate than the Medium preset at 1440p and the High preset at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1615 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the combo in the 43rd percentile of all tested hardware pairings, meaning that roughly 43% of tested combinations perform worse than this one in this specific game. The ranking reflects the fact that Inside is a lightweight title where even mid-range hardware achieves very high frame rates, so the combo's rank is determined more by the sheer number of high-end configurations tested than by any deficiency in this pairing. The combo's performance is sufficient to max out the game's settings at all resolutions, and the rank of 1615 indicates that while many faster combinations exist, this one delivers a flawless experience without requiring any settings compromises.