Inside

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a remarkably consistent experience across every resolution and preset combination recorded in the database. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the measured data indicates that this combination not only clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at all tested settings, but does so with substantial headroom. The recorded FPS figures reveal a system that is heavily overqualified for the game’s demands, with even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset averaging 69.1 FPS. The following analysis breaks down the measured data, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and provides a clear verdict on what settings to use.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 1080p with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the recorded average FPS is 145.7, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 137.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 69.1 FPS. This represents a drop of 68.5 FPS when moving from the least demanding to the most demanding preset.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, scores 32233, a difference of 0.1%. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226 (0.2% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354 (0.2% slower).

Q: Which GPU is the RTX 2070 SUPER most similar to in performance?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is the closest rival with a score of 20480, which is 1% slower than the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% faster with a score of 20534.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 69.1, which stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that remains playable at 2560x1440, with a recorded average of 107.2 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data for Inside shows a clear pattern where the GPU handles the scaling burden across resolutions, while the CPU remains largely unconstrained. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system records 309 FPS. Moving to Medium drops the average to 244.5 FPS, High to 158.1 FPS, and Ultra to 145.7 FPS. This progression indicates that even at the lowest resolution, the GPU is the primary limiter once settings increase, as the CPU has ample headroom given its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055.

When resolution scales to 2560x1440, the FPS figures demonstrate a consistent reduction across all presets. Low settings drop from 309 FPS to 222.6 FPS, a 86.4 FPS decrease. Medium falls to 177.6 FPS, High to 110.3 FPS, and Ultra to 107.2 FPS. The pattern continues at 3840x2160, where Low averages 137.6 FPS, Medium 109.5 FPS, High 68.4 FPS, and Ultra 69.1 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is steepest at Low settings (from 309 to 137.6 FPS, a 55.5% reduction) and least steep at Ultra settings (from 145.7 to 69.1 FPS, a 52.6% reduction).

The data indicates that the CPU is never the bottleneck in this game. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has minimal work, the frame rate reaches 309 FPS without hitting a CPU ceiling. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 2560 shading units and 9.062 TFLOPS FP32 performance, handles the rendering load. The game’s simple 2D side-scrolling visuals, relative to its 2016 release date, do not stress the processor’s 10 cores and 16 threads. Instead, the scaling between resolutions and presets follows the GPU’s fill rate and shader throughput. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB GDDR6 buffer are sufficient for all recorded configurations, as evidenced by the consistent 60+ FPS results even at 4K Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-14400F posts an average benchmark score of 32279, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals cluster tightly around this figure. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, a delta of 0.1%, meaning the two processors are virtually interchangeable for gaming workloads. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226 (0.2% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354 (0.2% slower). The Intel Core i7-12800H rounds out the group with a score of 32121, which is 0.5% slower. For Inside, all four alternatives would deliver effectively identical performance, as the game’s CPU demands are minimal.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282 and sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with a score of 20480, which is 1% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (1.2% faster), the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 (1.3% faster), and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (1.5% faster). In practical terms for Inside, any of these GPUs would produce near-identical frame rates. The Quadro M4000M, despite being a workstation part, would match the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 69.1 FPS at 4K Ultra within a margin of 1%. The RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc B570 would offer a marginal improvement, perhaps pushing 4K Ultra from 69.1 to roughly 70 FPS, but the difference is imperceptible for a puzzle platformer.

The Verdict

The database records show that this PC can run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the lowest recorded average across all tests is 68.4 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with High settings.

For 1080p, the system achieves a minimum of 145.7 FPS (Ultra) and a maximum of 309 FPS (Low). At 1440p, the range is 107.2 FPS (Ultra) to 222.6 FPS (Low). Even at 4K, the weakest result is 68.4 FPS (High), which still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 8.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 69.1 FPS, meaning the most visually demanding configuration is fully playable. There is no scenario in the measured data where this combination fails to clear 60 FPS. The verdict is unequivocal: this PC can run Inside smoothly at any resolution, with the highest settings available.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 309 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 244.5 FPS, High to 158.1 FPS, and Ultra to 145.7 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 12.4 FPS, suggesting that Ultra is a modest step up from High in this game.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 222.6 FPS, Medium 177.6 FPS, High 110.3 FPS, and Ultra 107.2 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra narrows to 3.1 FPS at this resolution, indicating that the Ultra preset’s additional effects have diminishing returns on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 137.6 FPS, Medium 109.5 FPS, High 68.4 FPS, and Ultra 69.1 FPS. Notably, the Ultra preset records a slightly higher average than High at 4K (69.1 vs 68.4 FPS). This anomaly suggests that the High preset may apply certain effects that are less efficiently handled, while Ultra optimizes the rendering path. Regardless, both remain above 60 FPS. The data shows a clear trend: resolution scaling impacts Low settings most severely (309 to 137.6 FPS, a 171.4 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K), while Ultra settings see the smallest absolute change (145.7 to 69.1 FPS, a 76.6 FPS drop).

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra, which maintains an average of 145.7 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration and still leaves 85.7 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the optimal choice, with an average of 107.2 FPS. This provides 47.2 FPS of headroom, ensuring smooth gameplay even during complex scenes.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best option, averaging 69.1 FPS. While this is the lowest margin above the threshold (9.1 FPS), it is still a comfortable margin for a puzzle platformer where frame pacing is not critical. The data confirms that the Ultra preset is playable at all three resolutions, so there is no need to drop to High or Medium for performance reasons. Users seeking higher refresh rates could opt for High at 4K (68.4 FPS) or Medium at 1440p (177.6 FPS), but the Ultra preset provides the best visual quality without sacrificing playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2183 out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Inside. This places it in the 41st percentile of all systems tested, meaning roughly 59% of recorded combos outperform it. However, this ranking is heavily skewed by the game’s low system requirements. Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands, so even mid-range hardware from that era can achieve high frame rates. The ranking reflects that many newer and more powerful GPUs (such as the RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc B570, which are 1.2% and 1.3% faster respectively) will post higher FPS, but the practical difference is minimal.

The combo’s 83rd percentile CPU ranking and 65th percentile GPU ranking indicate that the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card in this pairing. Yet for Inside, the CPU’s strength is irrelevant, as the game does not leverage multi-threaded performance. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s 65th percentile GPU position is the more relevant metric, and it comfortably handles the game’s rendering load. The 2183rd rank out of 3716 combos is a statistical artifact of the database including many high-end systems; the actual gameplay experience, based on the measured FPS, is excellent. Every resolution and preset combination exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, and the lowest recorded average (68.4 FPS) is still 13.9% above the playability cutoff. For a game like Inside, this combo delivers a flawless experience, and the rank does not diminish the practical outcome.