Inside

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers strong results in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Measured data shows this combination handles the game with significant headroom at most resolutions, though 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits. The benchmark results provide a clear picture of what to expect across common display configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates that far exceed display refresh rate capabilities. Low settings reach 282.7 FPS average, while Medium renders at 226.4 FPS and High at 139.2 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still delivers 134.2 FPS average. This means even the heaviest settings at 1080p leave nearly 75 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust but shows the expected scaling penalty. Low settings produce 202.2 FPS average, Medium achieves 163.5 FPS, and High maintains 100.7 FPS. Ultra at this resolution drops to 95.6 FPS average, which is still comfortably above the playable threshold and only 38.6 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra figure.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3060 Ti begins to show its limits under the highest preset. Low settings still deliver 126.6 FPS average, and Medium reaches 102.5 FPS. High manages 64.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin of 4.3 FPS. Ultra falls below the playable line at 58.5 FPS average, missing the 60 FPS target by 1.5 FPS.

The scaling pattern across resolutions follows a consistent curve. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the drop is 80.5 FPS (282.7 to 202.2). From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the drop is 75.6 FPS (202.2 to 126.6). This indicates the game remains heavily GPU-bound at lower settings, with the rendering load increasing proportionally with pixel count.

Preset scaling within each resolution shows diminishing returns between High and Ultra. At 1080p, the gap between High and Ultra is only 5 FPS (139.2 to 134.2). At 1440p, the same comparison shows a 5.1 FPS difference (100.7 to 95.6). At 4K, the High-to-Ultra gap widens to 5.8 FPS (64.3 to 58.5), reflecting the GPU struggling to maintain the additional visual fidelity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Core i5-14600KF, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, provides ample processing power for a puzzle platformer like Inside. The CPU's benchmark percentile of 90 versus all CPUs places it near the top of the performance spectrum, rivaling the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.3% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (-0.8% delta). This headroom means the CPU is unlikely to bottleneck the RTX 3060 Ti in this title.

At 1080p, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate. The massive difference between Low (282.7 FPS) and Ultra (134.2 FPS) settings — a 148.5 FPS spread — shows that graphics load directly controls output. The CPU's capability to feed frames at this pace is evident from the fact that even the highest preset exceeds 130 FPS, leaving no indication of a CPU-side ceiling.

At 1440p, the same pattern holds. The spread from Low to Ultra is 106.6 FPS (202.2 to 95.6), with the GPU handling the increased pixel count without any signs of CPU limitation. The 163.5 FPS Medium result confirms that the CPU can sustain high frame delivery even under moderate graphics loads.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck. The 64.3 FPS High result and 58.5 FPS Ultra result indicate the RTX 3060 Ti is fully saturated, while the CPU has abundant spare capacity. The 126.6 FPS Low result at 4K demonstrates that even when the GPU is heavily loaded, the i5-14600KF easily keeps pace.

The scaling between resolutions at identical settings reinforces this analysis. At High settings, frame rates drop from 139.2 (1080p) to 100.7 (1440p) to 64.3 (4K). This 74.9 FPS total reduction across the resolution range is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, where rendering resolution directly translates to workload.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?*

A: Yes, but not at maximum settings. Measured results show High settings at 3840x2160 produce 64.3 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings fall short at 58.5 FPS average.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver 95.6 FPS average, making it the highest preset that maintains playable performance. This represents the full visual experience without compromising frame rate.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At High settings, the drop is 38.5 FPS (139.2 to 100.7). At Low settings, the drop is 80.5 FPS (282.7 to 202.2). The percentage loss is greater at lower settings due to the higher absolute frame counts.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting factor at 4K, where High settings only reach 64.3 FPS. The Core i5-14600KF has substantial headroom, as evidenced by the CPU's 90th percentile ranking and the GPU's 59th percentile ranking among all tested components.

Q: Does Ultra settings provide a meaningful benefit over High at 1080p?

A: The difference is minimal. Ultra produces 134.2 FPS versus 139.2 FPS on High, a 5 FPS gap. Given the frame rates involved, either preset will provide a smooth experience, and the visual differences in a puzzle platformer are likely subtle.

Q: Will this combination struggle with any resolution and setting?

A: Only one configuration falls below the playable threshold: 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which averages 58.5 FPS. Every other tested resolution and preset combination exceeds 60 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 2540 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the benchmark database, which may seem surprising given the strong frame rates observed. The ranking reflects the overall spread of tested hardware, where higher-tier GPUs and newer architectures occupy the upper positions.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 0.3% higher on average, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 0.8% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 0.8% lower. These small deltas indicate the i5-14600KF is competitively positioned among modern processors, with differences that would not be perceptible in real-world gaming.

The GPU's nearest rivals paint a similar picture. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 0.7% higher on average, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT each score 1.4% lower. The AMD Radeon R9 370X trails by 1.7%. These minor differences suggest the RTX 3060 Ti holds its own against comparable graphics cards.

The rank of 2540 out of 3716 (approximately 32nd percentile) indicates that many combos outperform this pairing in Inside. However, the measured frame rates show that this ranking does not translate to poor playability. The game's modest graphical demands mean that even mid-ranked hardware delivers excellent performance. The combination's actual output — exceeding 60 FPS at all tested settings except 4K Ultra — demonstrates that the ranking is more indicative of absolute hardware capability than real-world playability in this specific title.

It is worth remembering the combo rank reflects the entire database of tested combinations, which includes high-end systems built around flagship GPUs. Within the context of mainstream and mid-range hardware, this pairing delivers performance that comfortably exceeds the requirements of Inside.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside across nearly all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra exceeds 60 FPS, with even the lowest result (134.2 FPS on Ultra) more than doubling the playability threshold. The 2560x1440 resolution also clears 60 FPS at all settings, with Ultra producing 95.6 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. High settings deliver 64.3 FPS average, clearing the threshold by a modest margin. Medium settings produce 102.5 FPS, and Low reaches 126.6 FPS. However, Ultra settings fall to 58.5 FPS, missing the 60 FPS target. This is the only configuration in the measured data that fails to maintain playable performance.

The verdict by resolution confirms this analysis: 4K lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings, with High being the best choice. Both 1440p and 1080p list all four presets as playable, with Ultra as the best setting at each resolution.

For practical purposes, this means the system is fully capable of running Inside at high frame rates on 1080p and 1440p displays with maximum visual quality. On 4K displays, users should select High settings rather than Ultra to maintain smooth playback. The 1.5 FPS gap at 4K Ultra suggests that minor tweaks or driver optimizations could potentially push it over the line, but the data as measured does not support claiming Ultra is playable at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, running at 134.2 FPS average. This provides the maximum visual fidelity with substantial performance headroom, leaving 74.2 FPS above the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice, delivering 95.6 FPS average. This configuration offers full visual quality while maintaining a comfortable 35.6 FPS margin above 60 FPS. The next step down, High, runs at 100.7 FPS, but the difference in visual quality is not justified by the modest 5.1 FPS gain.

At 3840x2160, High is the recommended setting, producing 64.3 FPS average. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 4.3 FPS, providing playable performance at acceptable visual quality. Medium settings run at 102.5 FPS and Low at 126.6 FPS, but High offers the best balance of fidelity and performance. Ultra at 58.5 FPS fails the playability test, so it should be avoided at this resolution.