Inside

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the database records, the Intel Core i5-14600KF sits in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The closest match is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which trails by just 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% behind. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 leads by 0.8%. In practical terms, these differences are within measurement noise, so any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same frame pacing in Inside. The i5-14600KF holds the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of tested processors.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 570 is bracketed by a small set of rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M is 0.4% faster on average, the AMD Radeon RX 470 is 0.8% faster, and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X is 0.7% slower. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 is 1.2% slower. These deltas are minor, so a system with any of these four GPUs would produce nearly interchangeable frame rates in this game. The RX 570 sits at the 74th percentile across all GPUs in the database, which indicates a solid mid-tier position. Users upgrading from an RX 470 or moving from an R9 M295X would see no meaningful change in Inside performance with this card.

The pairing of this 14-core, 20-thread processor with a 4 GB GDDR5 GPU is unusual for a modern title, but Inside is not a typical modern title in terms of hardware demands. The CPU has enormous headroom here, as its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and single-core score of 4594 place it well above what a puzzle platformer needs. The GPU becomes the limiting factor, and its nearest rivals confirm that the RX 570 is the performance ceiling for this combination.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 1080p with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 64 FPS average at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, and it is the best preset available at that resolution.

Q: What is the best settings choice for 1440p?

A: Medium is the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The recorded average is 78 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. Low also works at 97 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable on this hardware?

A: Only on Low settings. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low is 61, which just barely clears the 60 FPS bar. Medium drops to 49 FPS, High falls to 31 FPS, and Ultra sits at 29 FPS. So 4K is technically playable, but only with reduced graphical fidelity.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 570 averages 28766 in the database benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M is 0.4% faster, the AMD Radeon RX 470 is 0.8% faster, and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X is 0.7% slower. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 is 1.2% slower. These are all effectively equivalent for Inside.

Q: What is the CPU's standing relative to other processors?

A: The Core i5-14600KF ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 49394. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, scores 49228, a difference of only 0.3%. This CPU is far more powerful than Inside requires.

Q: Does the 4 GB VRAM limit cause problems at any resolution?

A: The data does not show VRAM-related failures. At 1080p Ultra, the system still delivers 64 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it holds 78 FPS. The only resolution where the GPU clearly struggles is 4K, where Medium drops to 49 FPS and High falls to 31 FPS, but this appears to be raw compute limitation rather than a memory capacity issue.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Ultra. The recorded average is 64 FPS. This is the recommended choice, as it delivers the full visual experience while still clearing the playable threshold by a small but real margin.

At 2560x1440, Medium is the best option. The average FPS is 78, with a minimum of 66 and a maximum of 89. This provides a strong frame rate with moderate visual quality. Low runs faster at 97 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance for a 1440p display.

At 3840x2160, Low is the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The average is 61 FPS. Medium drops to 49 FPS, which is below the threshold, so it is not recommended for smooth play. High and Ultra are far too demanding, producing 31 FPS and 29 FPS respectively.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra delivering 64 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low and Medium are playable, with Medium being the best choice at 78 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low clears the 60 FPS bar, hitting 61 FPS.

The practical takeaway is that this system is best suited for 1080p gaming with everything maxed out. At 1440p, users should settle for Medium to keep frame rates smooth. At 4K, the experience is limited to Low settings, and even then the margin above 60 FPS is only 1 frame per second on average, which could dip below the threshold during busy scenes. The CPU is never a bottleneck; the GPU is the constraining factor at higher resolutions. For a game like Inside, which is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer, the 1080p Ultra experience at 64 FPS is the sweet spot and fully recommended.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measurements show a steep drop as settings rise. Low averages 61 FPS. Medium averages 49 FPS, with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 56. High averages 31 FPS. Ultra averages 29 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 12 FPS on average, and the jump from Medium to High costs another 18 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are more comfortable. Low averages 97 FPS. Medium averages 78 FPS, with a minimum of 66 and a maximum of 89. High averages 49 FPS. Ultra averages 46 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 29 FPS, which is substantial, indicating that High settings push the GPU past its efficient range.

At 1920x1080, the system performs well across all presets. Low averages 135 FPS. Medium averages 108 FPS, with a minimum of 92 and a maximum of 124. High averages 68 FPS. Ultra averages 64 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS, so users can run the highest preset without a meaningful performance penalty.

The pattern across resolutions shows that the RX 570 has a clear performance cliff between Medium and High at 1440p, and between Low and Medium at 4K. At 1080p, the card retains enough headroom that even Ultra stays above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 3523 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. That places it in the lower portion of the overall ranking, which makes sense given the GPU's age and 4 GB memory capacity. However, the rank is relative to all combos, many of which include far more powerful graphics cards.

The low rank does not mean the game is unplayable. The measured data shows that the combo delivers 64 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is a solid experience. The rank reflects that this hardware is not competitive with modern high-end systems, but Inside is an older title with modest requirements. The CPU portion of the combo is far above average, ranking in the 90th percentile, so the bottleneck is entirely on the GPU side.

For users considering this pairing, the ranking is informative but not discouraging. It tells you that you will not be at the top of any leaderboards for raw performance, but it also confirms that the game runs smoothly at standard resolutions. The combo is ranked 3523 out of 3716, meaning roughly 95% of tested systems are faster, yet the actual frame rates at 1080p and 1440p Medium remain perfectly playable. The takeaway is that rankings measure headroom, not playability, and this system has just enough headroom for Inside at its most common settings.