Inside

Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer with modest visual demands, and the combination of an Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D obliterates every measurable threshold in the benchmark data. The measured FPS results show this pairing delivering triple-digit averages at every resolution and preset combination tested, with the lowest recorded average being 153 FPS at 4K Ultra. This is a system that does not merely run the game; it runs it with such overwhelming headroom that the frame rate ceiling appears to be the only limiting factor, not the hardware. The data indicates that this CPU-GPU combo ranks 56th out of 3,716 tested combinations for this specific title, placing it in the top 1.5% of all systems evaluated, which aligns with the component-level percentiles of 90th for the CPU and 92nd for the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for Inside reveals a consistent pattern of extreme frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The dataset includes average, minimum, and maximum FPS figures for Medium settings at each resolution, while other presets report only average FPS. Across the board, the averages never fall below 153 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold defined in the benchmark methodology.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the scaling from Low to Ultra settings shows a predictable decline in average FPS, but all presets remain far beyond what the game requires. The Low preset delivers an average of 300 FPS, which is the highest recorded at this resolution. Medium settings reduce the average to 256 FPS, with a minimum of 218 FPS and a maximum of 295 FPS, providing the only complete min/max data in the entire dataset for 4K. High settings drop the average to 160 FPS, while Ultra produces 153 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 147 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding preset leaves substantial performance on the table.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the frame rates scale upward significantly. Low settings achieve an average of 350 FPS, Medium produces 323 FPS with a minimum of 275 FPS and a maximum of 372 FPS, High reaches 255 FPS, and Ultra settles at 243 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 107 FPS, which is slightly narrower than the 4K gap but still substantial. The Medium preset’s minimum of 275 FPS is higher than the average FPS of any 4K preset, underscoring how resolution is the primary variable affecting performance in this title.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results approach the theoretical limits of the display refresh rate for most users. Low settings produce an average of 391 FPS, Medium achieves 361 FPS with a minimum of 307 FPS and a maximum of 415 FPS, High delivers 301 FPS, and Ultra reaches 296 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 95 FPS, the smallest gap across all resolutions, suggesting that at this resolution the CPU begins to exert more influence on overall frame rates. The Medium preset’s maximum of 415 FPS is the single highest figure recorded in the entire dataset.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings are playable with an average of 153 FPS, which is 93 FPS above the threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice at 4K, as it provides the maximum visual fidelity while still delivering more than double the required frame rate.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve an average of 243 FPS, which is 183 FPS above the playability threshold. The recommended settings at this resolution are also Ultra, as the performance headroom is even greater than at 4K. The data shows that this resolution offers the best balance between visual quality and raw frame rate, with the Ultra preset delivering 90 FPS more than the same preset at 4K.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 296 FPS, exceeding the 60 FPS threshold by 236 FPS. This is the highest average FPS for the Ultra preset across all resolutions, making it the clear choice for maximum fidelity. The recommendation for every resolution is the same — Ultra — because the hardware is so far beyond the game’s requirements that there is no reason to compromise on settings. The lowest playable average across all resolutions and presets is 153 FPS, which occurs only at 4K Ultra, and even that figure leaves enormous headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Inside?

A: The highest average FPS is 391, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p reaches a maximum FPS of 415, which is the single highest peak frame rate in the dataset.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 153, which is 93 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This makes Ultra settings fully playable at 4K, with no need to reduce quality.

Q: Is there any resolution or settings combination where this combo falls below 60 FPS?

A: No. Every measured resolution and settings combination produces an average FPS above 153, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The lowest average recorded is 153 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 350 FPS while Ultra averages 243 FPS, a difference of 107 FPS. Both presets are far above the playability threshold, so the choice comes down to visual preference.

Q: Does the GPU or CPU limit performance more in this title?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary scaling factor, as the gap between Low and Ultra shrinks from 147 FPS at 4K to 95 FPS at 1080p. At 1080p, the CPU’s influence becomes more apparent, but both components are well above the game’s requirements.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems for Inside?

A: The combo ranks 56th out of 3,716 tested combinations, placing it in the 98.5th percentile of all systems evaluated for this game. This is consistent with the CPU’s 90th percentile and GPU’s 92nd percentile rankings among all components.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14600K, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which scores 48,698 compared to the i5-14600K’s 48,618, a negligible 0.2% difference. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48,470, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-14600K. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48,287, a 0.7% deficit, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995, which is 0.8% higher. These four processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Inside, meaning any of them paired with the same GPU would produce very similar frame rates at 1080p where the CPU has more influence.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, the nearest GPU rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which scores 76,904 versus the RTX 5090 D’s 77,712, a 1.1% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, which is 1.6% higher, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396 (2.1% higher) and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605 (2.4% higher). These deltas are all within a few percentage points, so any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Inside, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is the dominant factor. The practical takeaway is that the RTX 5090 D’s performance in this game is not unique; several other GPUs from the same and previous generations would offer comparable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a combo rank of 56 out of 3,716 tested combinations for Inside, which places it in the top 1.5% of all systems evaluated. This ranking is consistent with the component-level percentiles, where the CPU sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs and the GPU in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The rank of 56 means that 3,660 other tested combinations performed worse, while only 55 performed better. Given that the game is from 2016 and has relatively low hardware demands, the high rank is expected, but the data shows that even the most demanding preset at 4K leaves this combo with 153 FPS average, which is 93 FPS above the playability threshold. The ranking is not a reflection of the hardware being pushed to its limits; rather, it indicates that this combo is among the most capable systems for this title, with performance that is limited only by the game’s engine and the display refresh rate.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination can absolutely run Inside, and the benchmark data shows it does so with extraordinary headroom at every resolution. At 3840x2160, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 153 FPS. This is 93 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold, meaning even the most demanding settings at 4K deliver more than double the required frame rate. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds: all presets are playable, and Ultra achieves 243 FPS, which is 183 FPS above the threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings reach 296 FPS, exceeding the threshold by 236 FPS. Across every resolution and preset combination, the average FPS never drops below 153, and the lowest minimum FPS recorded is 218 FPS at 4K Medium. The verdict is unambiguous: this combo clears the 60 FPS playability bar at every resolution and preset, and the only practical consideration is whether the display can refresh fast enough to show all the frames the hardware produces.