Inside

The benchmark data for Inside with an Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D shows a combination that is heavily overqualified for the title, producing frame rates that far exceed typical display refresh rates at every tested setting. This analysis focuses on the measured performance, the relative roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this specific pairing compares to other hardware combinations in the database. The 10-core, 16-thread Intel processor, with a 20 MB shared L3 cache and boost clock up to 4.70 GHz, pairs with a 32 GB GDDR7 GPU with a 512-bit bus and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, creating a system that consistently delivers hundreds of frames per second. While the game is a 2D puzzle platformer from 2016, the data reveals interesting scaling behavior across resolutions and presets, which we will break down in the following sections.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the aggregate benchmark scores, the Intel Core i5-14400F is closely matched by several other CPUs, with performance deltas of less than one percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, with an average score of 32233, is nearly identical, showing a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core i9-11900 is also essentially equivalent at 32226, a 0.2% delta. On the other side of the coin, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is slightly faster, with an average score of 32354 and a -0.2% delta, while the Intel Core i7-12800H trails by a hair at 32121, a 0.5% delta. In practical terms, for a game like Inside, any of these processors would yield nearly indistinguishable frame rates, as the workload is not heavily multi-threaded. The i5-14400F's cinebench r23 multicore score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055 place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall performance that will not bottleneck the GPU in this title.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the RTX 5090 D are surprisingly lower-tier parts, highlighting the massive performance gap. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76904, which is 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D's 77712. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is slightly faster at 78940, with a -1.6% delta. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants are also close, with scores of 79396 and 79605 respectively, representing deltas of -2.1% and -2.4%. This is an unusual grouping, as the RTX 5090 D is a desktop flagship with a 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 rating, whereas the RX 6650M XT is a mobile part. The data suggests that for the specific benchmarks tracked, these parts land in a similar percentile, but the RTX 5090 D's raw specifications, such as its 21760 shading units and 680 tensor cores, place it in a different performance tier for gaming workloads. In the context of Inside, any of these GPUs would provide far more performance than needed, but the RTX 5090 D's advantage will show in more demanding titles.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with the High preset is 261 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and it is also higher than the 257 FPS average seen at the Ultra preset.

Q: Does the game run at 60 FPS at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes, the benchmark results show that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 153. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, so the game is highly playable at the maximum resolution and preset.

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

A: No. Across all tested resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and all presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the minimum average FPS is 153 at 4K Ultra. The lowest recorded minimum FPS in the entire data set is 204 FPS, which occurs at 4K Medium settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279, which is nearly identical to its closest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121 (0.5% delta). The performance difference is negligible for this game.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the entire benchmark set?

A: The highest average FPS is 339, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The Medium preset at 1080p follows closely with 313 FPS, and the Low preset at 1440p reaches 304 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D's performance similar to any other GPU in the database?

A: According to the average benchmark scores, the RTX 5090 D (77712) is closely matched by the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940). However, these are mobile GPUs, and the RTX 5090 D's desktop-class specifications make it significantly more powerful in real-world gaming scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the frame rates are exceptionally high. The Low preset delivers an average of 339 FPS, which is the highest average in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 313 FPS, with a minimum of 266 FPS and a maximum of 360 FPS. The High preset yields 261 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces 257 FPS. At this resolution, the difference between Low and Ultra is only 82 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not the limiting factor; the game's engine and CPU are likely capping the frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains stellar. The Low preset averages 304 FPS, while Medium averages 281 FPS, with a minimum of 239 FPS and a maximum of 323 FPS. High settings produce 234 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 230 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a modest reduction in frame rates, roughly a 10-15% drop across all presets. This suggests that the GPU has ample headroom, and the performance is still bounded by other factors.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a more significant impact from the increased resolution. The Low preset averages 260 FPS, which is a noticeable drop from the 304 FPS at 1440p. Medium settings average 240 FPS, with a minimum of 204 FPS and a maximum of 277 FPS. High settings produce 160 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 153 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K introduces a larger performance penalty, particularly at High and Ultra presets, where the frame rate drops by approximately 35%. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth start to become more relevant, though the absolute numbers remain far above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can unequivocally run Inside at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. The data shows that the combo achieves a playable status at every resolution and preset combination. At 3840x2160, the highest resolution, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 153 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings at 4K are Ultra, with an average FPS of 153. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 230 FPS, and at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 257 FPS. In all cases, the minimum observed FPS, where recorded, is above 200, ensuring a smooth experience without dips. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings are playable, with the Ultra preset being the recommended choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing performance. The benchmark results indicate that this system is not merely capable of running the game but will do so with a massive surplus of performance, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that for Inside, the CPU and GPU roles are unconventional due to the game's low graphical demands. At 1920x1080, the frame rate is likely limited by the game's engine or CPU single-thread performance, as the difference between Low (339 FPS) and Ultra (257 FPS) is relatively small (82 FPS). This suggests that the GPU is not the bottleneck, and the CPU's single-core performance, with a cinebench r23 single-core score of 3055, is sufficient to drive high frame rates. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs supports this, as it is a strong performer for gaming.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop slightly, but the pattern remains similar. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 74 FPS (304 to 230), indicating that the GPU is still not fully taxed. At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes more prominent. The difference between Low and Ultra is 107 FPS (260 to 153), which is the largest gap across all resolutions. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth (1.79 TB/s) are being utilized more heavily. The RTX 5090 D's 176 ROPs and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are likely the key factors in maintaining high frame rates at this resolution. However, even at 4K Ultra, the GPU is not saturated, as the frame rate of 153 FPS is still much higher than the 60 FPS target. In summary, the CPU is the primary driver of performance at lower resolutions, while the GPU becomes more relevant at 4K, but neither component is a limiting factor for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured data, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset at every resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 257 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 230 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 153 FPS. In all cases, the Ultra preset is the highest quality option and still delivers frame rates that are more than double the playable threshold. There is no need to compromise on settings for this game. The data shows that even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution is playable, so users can select Ultra without any concerns about performance. The minimum FPS values, where recorded, are also above the threshold, with the lowest being 204 FPS at 4K Medium, which is still far above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 251st out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Inside. This places it in the top 6.75% of all systems tested. This ranking is impressive but not surprising, given the high-end nature of the GPU. The RTX 5090 D is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, and the CPU is in the 83rd percentile. The rank reflects the system's overall capability, but for a game as undemanding as Inside, the ranking is more indicative of the GPU's raw power than the CPU's contribution. The 251st position suggests that there are 250 other combos that perform better, likely consisting of even more powerful CPUs or GPUs, but for the purpose of playing Inside, this rank indicates a system that will provide an exceptional experience with no performance limitations. The data confirms that this combo is not just playable but is positioned among the top echelon of systems for this title.