Inside

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 is an exceptionally strong combination for Inside, delivering a smooth 60 FPS experience at every resolution and preset tested. The data shows a system that is heavily overqualified for this 2016 puzzle platformer, with performance headroom that allows for maximum graphical settings even at 4K. Benchmark results indicate this combo ranks in the 74th percentile (2764 out of 3716) for this specific game, confirming it as a high-end configuration for the title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each have close rivals that would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside. For the Intel Core i5-14400F, its average benchmark score of 32279 places it within a razor-thin margin of several alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, a delta of only 0.1%, making it the nearest equivalent. The Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, -0.2% delta) are also effectively tied in performance. The Intel Core i7-12800H trails slightly at 32121, a 0.5% delta. In practical terms for Inside, any of these processors would deliver identical frame rates, as the game's puzzle platformer nature is not demanding on multi-core workloads.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B580's average score of 23021 is similarly well-matched with its nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, a delta of -0.2%, making it the closest competitor. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, 0.6% delta) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23172, -0.7% delta) are both within one percent of the Arc B580's performance. The NVIDIA P106-100 sits at 23249, a -1% delta. Given these margins, a system with any of these GPUs paired with the i5-14400F would produce nearly indistinguishable FPS results in Inside. The Arc B580's 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it sits comfortably in the upper-middle tier, while the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking shows it is a top-tier processor for this workload.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: No, the data shows the 4K Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, dropping to High settings at 4K achieves 61 FPS average, making it playable.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 93 FPS, making it fully playable. In fact, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 1440p exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 129 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it averages 58 FPS. That represents roughly a 2.2x performance advantage at the lower resolution.

Q: Does the Medium preset at 1080p have good frame time consistency?

A: Yes, the 1080p Medium preset shows an average of 217 FPS with a minimum of 185 FPS and a maximum of 250 FPS. The 65 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates stable performance.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 a bottleneck for this game?

A: No, the benchmark data indicates the GPU is more than sufficient. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 271 FPS average, and even at 4K High it maintains 61 FPS, showing no significant GPU limitation.

Q: What is the worst-case frame rate recorded for this configuration?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded in the data is 83 FPS, which occurs at 4K Medium settings. This remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for Inside with the Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Arc B580 shows consistent scaling across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers an average of 123 FPS, while Medium averages 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 and maximum of 113. The High preset at 4K averages 61 FPS, and Ultra drops to 58 FPS average. This represents a steep performance curve at 4K, with the jump from High to Ultra costing only 3 FPS but crossing below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system shows much more comfortable margins. The Low preset averages 195 FPS, Medium averages 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 and maximum of 180, and High averages 98 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p still manages 93 FPS average, which is 33 FPS above the playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a reduction from 195 to 93 FPS, a 52% drop in performance, but every setting remains comfortably playable.

The 1920x1080 results are the strongest in the dataset. The Low preset reaches 271 FPS average, Medium averages 217 FPS with a minimum of 185 and maximum of 250, and High averages 136 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 129 FPS average, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The frame time data at Medium settings shows excellent consistency across all three resolutions, with the spread between minimum and maximum remaining proportional to the average FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best choice at 61 FPS average. The 4K Ultra preset falls short at 58 FPS, so it should be avoided if maintaining 60 FPS is a priority. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 93 FPS average as the best visual option. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset, with Ultra averaging 129 FPS.

The data shows no resolution or setting combination that would cause a poor experience. The minimum FPS recorded across all tests is 83 FPS at 4K Medium, which is still 23 FPS above the playable threshold. For a puzzle platformer where frame pacing is crucial for precise timing, the system's performance is more than adequate. The only scenario where the 60 FPS target is missed is 4K Ultra, and even then the 58 FPS average is only marginally below the threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU contribute differently across resolutions in Inside. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor, as evidenced by the steep performance drop from 123 FPS at Low to 58 FPS at Ultra. This 65 FPS difference at 4K shows the rendering load scaling heavily with pixel count and graphical effects. The CPU, which ranks in the 83rd percentile of all processors, has ample headroom at this resolution and is not the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The performance range from 195 FPS at Low to 93 FPS at Ultra shows the GPU still carries most of the load, but the CPU's role becomes more noticeable at higher frame rates. At 1080p, the CPU becomes increasingly important, particularly at Low settings where the system reaches 271 FPS. This frame rate is high enough that the processor's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055) plays a significant role in maintaining those frame rates.

The scaling between settings at each resolution provides insight into component roles. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 65 FPS (123 vs 58), while at 1080p the same comparison shows a 142 FPS difference (271 vs 129). This 2.2x larger gap at 1080p indicates that as resolution decreases, the GPU's relative impact on performance grows, while the CPU's influence becomes more prominent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. For Inside, a puzzle platformer with modest CPU demands, the i5-14400F handles all scenarios without becoming a bottleneck, but the data clearly shows the GPU is the primary driver of visual quality settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For the optimal balance of visual quality and performance, the data supports specific settings at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which averages 61 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold while offering higher fidelity than Low or Medium. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 58 FPS, so it is not recommended despite being the most visually impressive.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, averaging 93 FPS. This is 33 FPS above the playable threshold, providing a comfortable margin while delivering the maximum visual quality the game offers. The system has enough headroom at 1440p that even the most demanding preset does not approach the 60 FPS limit.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset also takes the top recommendation, averaging 129 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, meaning users can enable every graphical option without concern. The 1080p Ultra setting provides the full Inside experience at frame rates that would be smooth on any display, including high refresh rate monitors. The data shows no reason to compromise on settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding configuration maintains excellent performance.