Inside

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile for Inside, with measured data showing that every tested resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a substantial margin. Benchmark results indicate this combo is not merely capable but vastly overqualified for the title, achieving average frame rates ranging from 98.3 FPS at 4K Ultra to 392.2 FPS at 1080p Low. The data confirms that the hardware bottleneck is virtually nonexistent for this puzzle platformer, allowing the system to operate at maximum visual fidelity without compromising fluidity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a consistent pattern of high performance across all three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces extraordinary frame rates that exceed the needs of even the highest refresh-rate displays. The Low preset yields an average of 392.2 FPS, while Medium reaches 361.3 FPS. High settings deliver 229.6 FPS, and the most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 217.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 174.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom to handle the additional visual effects without significant strain.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high but shows the expected scaling pressure from increased pixel count. Low settings produce an average of 329 FPS, and Medium follows closely at 264.9 FPS. High settings achieve 165.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 157.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is roughly 171.9 FPS, a similar absolute delta to the 1080p results, though the relative performance loss from resolution scaling is notable when comparing the same presets across resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset averages 205.2 FPS, while Medium achieves 168.3 FPS. High settings produce 101.9 FPS, and Ultra maintains 98.3 FPS. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is significant, with Ultra losing approximately 58.8 FPS, yet the absolute values remain exceptionally playable. The data shows that even at the highest resolution and most demanding settings, the average frame rate is nearly 40% above the playability threshold. There were no recorded minimum or maximum FPS values in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which are uniformly strong across the entire test matrix.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the measured data shows the combo achieves an average of 98.3 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still maintains nearly two-thirds of the headroom required for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The highest measured average is 392.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the least demanding configuration in the test matrix and demonstrates the substantial performance ceiling of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and RTX 4070 pairing.

Q: How does performance scale from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 217.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 157.1 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 98.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a cumulative reduction of approximately 119.2 FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K, indicating a linear scaling pattern consistent with pixel-count increases.

Q: Is there any preset at any resolution that falls below 60 FPS?

A: No. The data shows every combination of the three tested resolutions and four settings presets produces an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 98.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still provides a 38.3 FPS margin above the playability threshold.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 329 FPS while Ultra averages 157.1 FPS. This represents a difference of 171.9 FPS, or approximately a 52% reduction in frame rate when enabling the highest visual quality settings.

Q: Does this combination rank highly among all tested combos for this game?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 629th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17% of all systems evaluated for Inside. This percentile position reflects the hardware's strong overall capability for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 217.5 FPS. This provides maximum visual fidelity while still delivering frame rates suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain the optimal choice, with the measured average of 157.1 FPS far exceeding the 60 FPS requirement. The system has sufficient headroom to enable every visual enhancement without compromising smoothness.

For 3840x2160, Ultra is again the recommended preset, delivering 98.3 FPS on average. This configuration allows users to experience the game at 4K resolution with all settings maximized while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. In all three cases, the data indicates that no compromise is necessary; the most visually demanding settings are always playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination achieves a rank of 629 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the upper echelon of systems evaluated for this game. This position, representing roughly the 83rd percentile, indicates that the hardware outperforms the vast majority of alternative configurations tested. The CPU itself holds a 90th percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 81st percentile among all graphics cards, and the combined result reflects both components working efficiently together in this title. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system delivering frame rates that are multiples of the 60 FPS target across all test scenarios. This combo's placement suggests that for Inside, the hardware provides substantial future-proofing headroom, as it can handle not only current settings but also potential future enhancements without approaching performance limits.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival to the Intel Core i5-14600KF in CPU performance is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which shows a deltaPct of 0.3% with an average score of 49228 compared to the i5's 49394 average benchmark score. This places the two processors in essentially the same performance tier for this workload. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is also close, with a 0.4% delta and an average score of 49196. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 trails slightly at 0.8% delta with a score of 48995, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 outperforms the i5 by 0.8% with a score of 49796. For the GPU, the NVIDIA Tesla P4 is the nearest match with a 0.1% delta and an average score of 37628 versus the RTX 4070's 37648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 sits just behind with a 0.4% delta and a score of 37507, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 shows a 1.3% delta with 37157. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile outperforms the desktop RTX 4070 by 1.3% with a score of 38135. Users with any of these alternative components could expect near-identical benchmark behavior in Inside, with performance differences well within the margin of measurement error.

The Verdict

The verdict is unequivocal: this PC can run Inside flawlessly at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdictByResolution data confirms all three resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—list High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings. At 1080p, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 217.5 FPS; at 1440p, Ultra achieves 157.1 FPS; and at 4K, Ultra maintains 98.3 FPS. Every scenario delivers frame rates that not only exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold but do so by substantial margins, ranging from a 38.3 FPS surplus at 4K Ultra to a 332.2 FPS surplus at 1080p Low. The data indicates that this hardware combination encounters no practical performance limitations in Inside, making it an ideal configuration for players who prioritize maximum visual quality at any resolution. The system's 90th percentile CPU ranking and 81st percentile GPU ranking further support the conclusion that this combo is exceptionally well-suited to the game's demands, with performance headroom that far exceeds current requirements.