Inside

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers overwhelming performance for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. Across all three tested resolutions, every single preset—from Low to Ultra—holds an average frame rate well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data indicates that this combination is not merely capable of running the game, but does so with such massive headroom that the monitor's refresh rate, rather than the hardware, becomes the primary limiting factor. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the scaling between CPU and GPU load, and how this specific combo ranks against other tested configurations in the database.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 339.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. Even at the most demanding 3840x2160 Ultra preset, the combo still averages 137.9 FPS.

Q: At which resolution does the frame rate drop below 60 FPS?

A: None. The measured data shows that every preset at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 maintains an average FPS far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The lowest average recorded is 137.9 FPS at 4K Ultra.

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

A: According to the verdict data, the Ultra preset is the best setting at 2560x1440, as it remains playable while delivering an average frame rate of 223.2 FPS. This suggests the game is fully playable at the highest visual quality.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: This specific combination of the Core i5-14400F and RTX 4090 ranks 278th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 8% of all tested systems for this specific game, indicating exceptional performance relative to the broader database.

Q: What are the CPU's key benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F scores 21,645 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,055 points in single-core. In Geekbench, it achieves 11,268 multi-core and 2,058 single-core. Its average benchmark score is 32,279, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What are the GPU's key benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4090 scores 38,194 in Passmark G3D and 25,5416 in Geekbench OpenCL. It achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223, and its average benchmark score is 60,347, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Inside shows a clear pattern where the GPU's role becomes more prominent as resolution increases, while the CPU's influence is most visible at lower resolutions. The scaling from 1080p to 4K illustrates this dynamic effectively.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 339.2 FPS. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is successfully feeding the GPU, but the workload is not heavily taxing either component. Moving to Medium settings at the same resolution, the frame rate drops to 314.5 FPS, a 7.3% decrease. Further increasing to High settings yields 263.4 FPS, a 16.2% drop from Medium. The jump to Ultra at 1080p results in 258 FPS, a marginal 2.0% reduction from High. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is handling the increased visual load, but the frame rates remain so high that neither component is a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the same preset progression shows a steeper decline. Low settings average 304.4 FPS, which is 10.3% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings drop to 282.5 FPS, High settings fall to 233.7 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 223.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 26.7%, a larger gap than the 24.0% difference seen at 1080p. This indicates the GPU is beginning to take on more work as the pixel count increases, but the frame rates still suggest a balanced load.

The most telling scaling occurs at 3840x2160. At 4K, Low settings average 259.8 FPS, which is 23.4% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings drop to 235.2 FPS, High settings fall to 146.4 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 137.9 FPS. The performance hit from 1440p to 4K is substantial: High settings lose 37.4% of their frame rate, and Ultra loses 38.2%. This dramatic reduction with resolution scaling confirms that the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, has ample headroom at these lower frame rates to keep up with the GPU's output.

The data suggests that for Inside, the RTX 4090 is the primary driver of performance at all resolutions, but its load increases significantly as resolution climbs. The Core i5-14400F, while not a bottleneck, becomes less relevant at higher resolutions because the GPU is working harder to fill the additional pixels. At 1080p, the system is likely limited by the game's engine or the CPU's single-thread performance, as frame rates exceed 300 FPS. At 4K, the GPU's rasterization and shading capabilities are the clear limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings presets are viable at each resolution. Since all settings exceed 60 FPS, the "best" setting is defined as the highest quality preset that remains playable.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 258 FPS. This is more than four times the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a perfectly smooth experience with maximum visual fidelity. The progression from Low (339.2 FPS) to Ultra (258 FPS) shows a 24.0% performance cost for the highest quality settings, but the absolute frame rates remain exceptionally high.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best setting, achieving an average of 223.2 FPS. This is 3.7 times the playability threshold. The gap between Low (304.4 FPS) and Ultra (223.2 FPS) is 26.7%, reflecting a slightly higher GPU load at this resolution. The frame rates are still high enough that any preset will provide a fluid experience.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, with an average of 137.9 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The cost of Ultra over Low (259.8 FPS) is 46.9%, a significant increase compared to lower resolutions. However, the absolute frame rate at 4K Ultra is still 137.9 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

The data shows that for this hardware combination, there is no resolution or preset that falls below 60 FPS. Users can select Ultra settings at any resolution without worrying about playability, making the choice purely a matter of display capability and personal preference for higher frame rates versus maximum graphical quality.

The Verdict

The benchmark data unequivocally shows that the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination can run Inside with outstanding performance. The verdictByResolution data lists all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable at every resolution tested. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin in all cases.

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset is Ultra, which averages 137.9 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration in the entire test matrix, and it still delivers more than double the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 223.2 FPS, and at 1920x1080, it averages 258 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is not just capable of running the game, but is vastly overqualified for it.

The data confirms that this PC can run Inside at maximum quality settings on any resolution up to 4K, with frame rates that would satisfy even the most demanding high-refresh-rate display. The only potential limitation is the user's display, as the system is capable of producing frame rates far beyond what most monitors can display.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for both the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this system. It is important to note that these are synthetic benchmark averages, not direct game tests, but they indicate comparable overall compute performance.

For the Intel Core i5-14400F, the closest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which has an average score of 32,233 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i9-11900, with a score of 32,226 (0.2% higher). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32,354, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-14400F. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32,121, which is 0.5% lower. These processors would likely produce very similar frame rates in Inside, as the game's CPU demands are modest relative to the capabilities of any of these chips.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, the nearest rivals are somewhat surprising given the GPU's high-end positioning. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average score of 60,326, which is 0% different from the RTX 4090's 60,347. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896, which is 2.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657, which is 2.9% lower. These GPUs would deliver comparable frame rates in Inside, though the RTX 4090's substantial memory bandwidth and compute resources might provide an advantage in more demanding scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific configuration at rank 278 out of 3,716 tested combos. This means the system is in the top 7.5% of all combinations in the database for Inside performance. This high ranking is expected given the RTX 4090's position in the 88th percentile of all GPUs and the Core i5-14400F's position in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

The rank of 278 indicates that there are 277 other tested combinations that perform better, which likely include newer or more specialized hardware, or combinations with higher-tier CPUs that provide a marginal advantage at very high frame rates. However, the absolute FPS numbers show that this system is more than sufficient for the game, and the rank difference between 278th and 1st is irrelevant in practical terms when frame rates exceed 200 FPS at most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measurements for each resolution and settings preset. The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values, only the average frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the system produces 339.2 FPS on Low, 314.5 FPS on Medium, 263.4 FPS on High, and 258 FPS on Ultra. These figures represent a 24.0% performance cost from Low to Ultra, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High (16.2%).

At 2560x1440, the measurements are 304.4 FPS on Low, 282.5 FPS on Medium, 233.7 FPS on High, and 223.2 FPS on Ultra. The cost from Low to Ultra is 26.7%, with the most significant drop again occurring between Medium and High (17.3%).

At 3840x2160, the system delivers 259.8 FPS on Low, 235.2 FPS on Medium, 146.4 FPS on High, and 137.9 FPS on Ultra. The cost from Low to Ultra is 46.9%, and the drop from Medium to High is a substantial 37.8%. This indicates that the High preset at 4K introduces a significant graphical load that heavily taxes the GPU, more so than the jump from High to Ultra.

The scaling between resolutions shows that 4K is significantly more demanding than 1440p, and 1440p is more demanding than 1080p. The average frame rates at 4K Ultra (137.9 FPS) are only 53.4% of the 1080p Ultra figures (258 FPS). This is consistent with the increased pixel count and the GPU's role as the primary performance driver at higher resolutions.