Inside

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks in the 51st percentile for this title, landing at position 1910 out of 3716 tested combos. This places the configuration squarely in the upper-middle tier of systems tested for Inside, indicating a solid, if not top-tier, performance level. The data confirms that this combination delivers a very smooth experience across the board, with the ranking reflecting that while many systems outperform it, an overwhelming majority of tested configurations fall behind it.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 1910 out of 3716 combos, this CPU-GPU pairing sits just past the halfway point of all tested configurations for Inside. The percentile placement suggests that the system is well-balanced for this game, as the 51st percentile is a typical position for a mainstream high-end pairing. The ranking is driven by the GPU's performance, which is the primary bottleneck in this puzzle platformer, while the CPU's substantial headroom ensures that it never holds the graphics card back. The data indicates that the combination performs admirably, offering a frame rate experience that will satisfy most users, even if it does not challenge the top-tier enthusiast configurations that occupy the higher percentiles.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-14600K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 across the tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 331.4 FPS on Low settings, which scales down to 158.2 FPS on Ultra. This scaling pattern demonstrates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU has ample capacity to feed frames. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets, with Low settings yielding 238.9 FPS and Ultra producing 112.8 FPS. The proportional decrease from 1080p to 1440p indicates that the GPU is increasingly burdened, while the CPU's role remains secondary.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance becomes even more pronounced. The system delivers 152.2 FPS on Low, but this falls to 72.5 FPS on High and 73.1 FPS on Ultra. The fact that High and Ultra produce nearly identical average frame rates at 4K suggests that the renderer's higher preset options are not significantly more demanding than High, but the substantial drop from Low to Medium (122.5 FPS) shows the GPU's workload scaling with resolution. Throughout all resolutions, the data implies that the i5-14600K, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, provides more than enough computational power for Inside, meaning the RTX 4060's graphics throughput is the sole determinant of performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users targeting a stable 60 FPS experience, the data shows that this system can run Inside at its maximum visual quality across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 158.2 FPS, which is not only well above the playable threshold but also leaves significant headroom for any potential frame drops. The 2560x1440 resolution also supports the Ultra preset, with an average of 112.8 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. At 3840x2160, the most demanding setting remains viable, with Ultra delivering 73.1 FPS on average. This means the most graphically intensive preset is playable at every resolution tested, with the 4K Ultra setting being the only configuration that dips anywhere near the 60 FPS threshold, and even then it clears it by a comfortable margin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark database places the Intel Core i5-14600K in close proximity to several other processors. Its average benchmark score of 48618 is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which scores 48698, a difference of -0.2%. The AMD EPYC 4345P trails by a mere 0.3% with a score of 48470, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX is 0.7% behind at 48287. On the other side, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 outperforms the i5-14600K by 0.8% with a score of 48995. For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060's average score of 17639 is closely matched by several AMD offerings. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, a -0.2% difference, while the AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% behind at 17588. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 round out the list, with scores of 17551 and 17509, representing 0.5% and 0.7% deltas respectively. In practical terms for Inside, any of these alternative components would produce near-identical frame rates to the tested configuration, given the game's modest requirements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 331.4 FPS on Low, 264.5 FPS on Medium, 163.4 FPS on High, and 158.2 FPS on Ultra. These figures indicate that the jump from Low to Medium incurs a 66.9 FPS penalty, while the move from Medium to High costs 101.1 FPS, and High to Ultra is a relatively small 5.2 FPS drop. At 2560x1440, the averages are 238.9 FPS on Low, 188.7 FPS on Medium, 121 FPS on High, and 112.8 FPS on Ultra. The scaling here shows a 50.2 FPS loss from Low to Medium, a 67.7 FPS loss from Medium to High, and an 8.2 FPS loss from High to Ultra. At 3840x2160, the numbers settle at 152.2 FPS on Low, 122.5 FPS on Medium, 72.5 FPS on High, and 73.1 FPS on Ultra.

The 4K data presents an interesting anomaly where High and Ultra are essentially identical, differing by just 0.6 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset does not add meaningful graphical complexity over High in this title, or that the GPU is hitting a consistent performance ceiling. The min and max frame rates are not recorded in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS, which are all well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The consistency of the frame delivery cannot be confirmed, but the high averages indicate a generally smooth experience, with the 4K Ultra setting having the least amount of headroom at 73.1 FPS.

The Verdict

Based on the verdict data, this PC can absolutely run Inside at playable frame rates. The playable threshold is defined at 60 FPS, and every single resolution and preset combination in the measured data exceeds this mark. At 3840x2160, the system achieves playable status across all four presets, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 73.1 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution likewise supports all presets, with Ultra delivering 112.8 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs at 158.2 FPS, providing a substantial margin above the threshold. The conclusion is straightforward: the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination is more than sufficient for this game, offering the ability to play at maximum settings in 4K with performance to spare. The only caveat is that 4K Ultra, while playable, does not provide the same level of headroom as lower resolutions, so users with 60 Hz displays will be perfectly served, but those with high-refresh 4K panels may want to stick to 1440p for higher frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with maxed-out settings?*

A: Yes, the benchmark data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 73.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 112.8 FPS at that resolution.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset runs at 331.4 FPS, while Ultra runs at 158.2 FPS, representing a 173.2 FPS difference between the two extremes.

Q: Which component is the limiting factor for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes while the CPU's substantial core count and thread count provide ample headroom.

Q: Are there any settings at any resolution that fail to hit 60 FPS?

A: No, every measured combination of resolution and preset in the data achieves an average FPS above 60, with the lowest being 72.5 FPS at 4K High settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to the AMD Radeon 780M in this context?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which is 0.3% higher than the Radeon 780M's score of 17588, indicating they would perform nearly identically in Inside.