Inside

Inside is a modestly demanding puzzle platformer from 2016, but the pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti produces frame rates that are almost absurdly high for its age. The benchmark data shows this combination is not merely playable; it is overwhelmingly powerful, pushing every preset and resolution tested far beyond the 60 FPS playability threshold. This analysis breaks down what the measured frames mean for settings, component roles, and how this specific combo stacks against the broader test pool.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that at every tested resolution, the most demanding preset—Ultra—still maintains an average frame rate well above 60 FPS. Therefore, the “best settings” are uniformly Ultra across all three resolutions.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra preset runs at an average of 113.4 FPS. This is the most visually demanding configuration tested, and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by nearly double.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra preset achieves an average of 183.4 FPS. The jump from 4K is substantial, showing the resolution scaling is significant for this GPU.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra preset delivers an average of 257.4 FPS. This is nearly four times the playability threshold, making any higher refresh rate monitor the primary beneficiary.

There is no scenario in the measured data where a lower preset is needed to maintain playability. Even at 4K, the High preset only lowers the average to 123.2 FPS, which is still far above 60. The Ultra preset is the clear recommendation for all resolutions to maximize visual fidelity without any risk of dropping below the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Inside, this specific CPU and GPU pairing holds a rank of 455 out of 3716 total combos. This places it in the top 12.2% of all tested systems, which is a strong indicator of its overall capability. The percentile rankings of the individual components support this: the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile against all processors, and the GPU sits in the 84th percentile against all graphics cards.

The combo rank is notable because it reflects the synergy of both parts. A lower-ranked CPU or GPU would likely drag the combo down, but here both components are near the top of their respective distributions. The game’s low hardware demands mean that the combo’s high rank is not surprising, but it does confirm that this pairing is overqualified for Inside, delivering performance that would be more relevant for far more recent triple-A titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data is consistent across all settings, showing no dips below the playable threshold. Here is the full breakdown of average FPS at each resolution and preset:

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 245.4 FPS
• Medium: 195.6 FPS
• High: 123.2 FPS
• Ultra: 113.4 FPS

The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a drop of 132 FPS, or about 54%. The largest single-step drop is between Medium and High, which costs 72.4 FPS. This suggests the High preset introduces a significant graphical feature that heavily impacts performance, but the absolute numbers remain high.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 305.1 FPS
• Medium: 283.4 FPS
• High: 191.4 FPS
• Ultra: 183.4 FPS

At 1440p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 121.7 FPS, or roughly 40%. The step between Medium and High again shows the biggest loss at 92 FPS, mirroring the 4K pattern. The Ultra preset here delivers more than triple the 60 FPS threshold.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 341.1 FPS
• Medium: 312.4 FPS
• High: 263.4 FPS
• Ultra: 257.4 FPS

At 1080p, the scaling is less severe. The drop from Low to Ultra is 83.7 FPS, or about 25%. The difference between High and Ultra is a mere 6 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds very little overhead at this resolution. This is the only resolution where the gap between Medium and High is smaller than the gap between Low and Medium.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide insight into what other hardware would behave similarly in this game. For the Intel Core i5-14400F, the closest benchmarks come from:

• AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (delta 0.1% higher)
• Intel Core i9-11900 (delta 0.2% higher)
• AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (delta -0.2% lower)
• Intel Core i7-12800H (delta 0.5% higher)

These alternatives have average benchmark scores within 0.5% of the i5-14400F, meaning any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside. The presence of mobile chips (8840U, 6800HS) and an older desktop chip (i9-11900) indicates that the game is far more sensitive to GPU than CPU, as the CPU’s raw compute headroom is irrelevant at these frame rates.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, the nearest rivals are:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (delta -0.8%)
• AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (delta -1.3%)
• NVIDIA RTX A6000 (delta 1.6%)
• Intel Arc A730M (delta -1.7%)

The GPU deltas are slightly larger, but still within 1.7%. This means a system with an RTX 5090 Mobile or RTX A6000 would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 4070 Ti in this game. The inclusion of a workstation card (A6000) and a mobile part (5090 Mobile) reinforces that the RTX 4070 Ti is heavily overprovisioned for Inside.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data suggests that the GPU plays a dominant role in determining performance, but the CPU’s headroom is also sufficient to avoid any bottleneck. Evidence for this comes from the resolution scaling. At 1080p, the Ultra preset runs at 257.4 FPS, while at 4K it drops to 113.4 FPS. This is a 56% reduction in frame rate when pixel count increases by a factor of four, which is classic GPU-bound behavior. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would be much closer across resolutions.

The preset scaling further confirms the GPU’s role. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces performance by 54%, while at 1080p the same preset change reduces performance by only 25%. The larger relative drop at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is working harder to process the increased pixel count and graphical effects. The CPU’s role is secondary; its 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power for the game’s physics and logic, but the measured frame rates are so high that the CPU is never the constraint.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset’s 183.4 FPS sits exactly between the 1080p and 4K results, showing a linear scaling that is typical of a GPU-limited scenario. The fact that the i5-14400F’s nearest rival are not identical in CPU benchmarks, yet the frame rates are still high, implies that even a significantly weaker CPU would deliver playable results in Inside.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 runs at an average of 113.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The average frame rate drops from 263.4 FPS on High to 257.4 FPS on Ultra, a difference of only 6 FPS. The visual upgrade from Ultra is therefore nearly free in performance terms.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the primary factor. The frame rate drops by 56% from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested systems?

A: It ranks 455th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 12.2% of all systems tested for Inside.

Q: What is the fastest preset at 1440p?

A: The Low preset runs at 305.1 FPS, but the Ultra preset still achieves 183.4 FPS, making Ultra the recommended choice for maximum quality.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the lowest average frame rate measured is 113.4 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this PC can run Inside with exceptional performance. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings are playable at every tested resolution:

• 3840x2160: All four presets clear 60 FPS, with the best being Ultra at 113.4 FPS.
• 2560x1440: All presets are playable, with Ultra at 183.4 FPS.
• 1920x1080: All presets are playable, with Ultra at 257.4 FPS.

For a game released in 2016, the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination is massively overqualified. The lowest recorded average frame rate—113.4 FPS at 4K Ultra—is still nearly double the playability threshold. There is no scenario in the measured data where a user would need to compromise on settings or resolution to maintain smooth gameplay. This system is not just capable of running Inside; it can run it at maximum settings with frame rates that are higher than most displays can even refresh.