Inside

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers overwhelming performance in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. This combination not only clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested, but it does so with substantial headroom, often tripling or quadrupling the required frame rate. The data shows that this system is effectively overkill for the game, offering a flawless experience even at 4K Ultra settings, where it maintains an average of 75.5 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of high performance across all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates that will satisfy even the most demanding high-refresh-rate display owners. The lowest average recorded at this resolution is 170.9 FPS on the Ultra preset, while the Low preset reaches a staggering 351.9 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 281.2 FPS, and the High preset posts 174.5 FPS, showing that the scaling from Low to Ultra is relatively modest in terms of absolute frame count, though all settings remain firmly above 170 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains extremely high, with the Low preset hitting 253.3 FPS and the Medium preset at 201.4 FPS. The High preset averages 128.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset still manages a very smooth 118.8 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is noticeable but not dramatic; for instance, the Ultra preset drops from 170.9 FPS to 118.8 FPS, representing a clear reduction in raw throughput but no compromise to playability.

At 3840x2160, the system finally begins to show some strain, though the results are still excellent. The Low preset achieves 161 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 128.9 FPS. The High preset averages 78.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 75.5 FPS. Even at this 4K resolution with maximum settings, the frame rate comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by more than 15 frames per second, indicating that the GPU and CPU combination has ample reserve capacity for this title.

It is important to note that the data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. However, given the very high averages even at the most stressful settings, it is reasonable to infer that frame pacing and dips are unlikely to cause visible stuttering, as the average is far above the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for both the CPU and GPU, several hardware combinations would deliver very similar performance in Inside. The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49394, placing it in the 90th percentile of all tested CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, which scores 49796, a delta of -0.8 percent, meaning it is slightly faster. Conversely, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, just 0.3 percent slower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4 percent slower with a score of 49196. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 rounds out the group at 48995, which is 0.8 percent behind.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, placing it in the 72nd percentile. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, a delta of 1.2 percent, making the RTX 5060 slightly faster. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 and AMD Radeon 860M both score 26421 and 26401 respectively, each just 0.3 percent ahead of the RTX 5060. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, which is 0.8 percent faster.

In practical terms, swapping the i5-14600KF for any of its nearest rivals would produce a negligible change in Inside's frame rates, as the game is not particularly CPU-intensive. Similarly, choosing a GPU like the RX 6750 XT or MX550 would yield nearly identical FPS numbers, with differences of a few frames at most. The data suggests that this entire cluster of hardware performs within a tight band, meaning users with these alternatives can expect the same playable experience across all resolutions and presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdictByResolution data identifies the best settings as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At every resolution, the Ultra preset qualifies as the best setting, which is remarkable for a game of this age.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs at 170.9 FPS, far above the 60 FPS requirement. This is the clear choice for users who want maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing any performance. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again takes the top spot with an average of 118.8 FPS, still more than double the playable threshold. Even at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the best option, delivering 75.5 FPS, which is 15.5 frames above the minimum requirement. No resolution requires a reduction to High, Medium, or Low settings to achieve playability, as even the most demanding preset clears the bar comfortably.

The Verdict

The verdict is unequivocal: this PC can run Inside at the highest possible settings on any resolution. The verdictByResolution data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings for all three resolutions—3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080—meaning every single preset tested produces an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average scores of 75.5 FPS at 4K, 118.8 FPS at 1440p, and 170.9 FPS at 1080p.

This performance profile indicates that the system is not merely adequate but exceptionally well-suited for Inside. Players can enable Ultra settings without any concern for frame rate drops, and the high margins suggest the game will run flawlessly even during complex scenes, though the lack of min/max data prevents a full analysis of frame consistency. The recommendation is simple: use Ultra settings at any resolution for the best visual experience, as the hardware has more than enough power to handle it.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU is the primary performance driver in Inside, while the CPU provides ample headroom. The CPU, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, has a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 32544 and a single-core score of 4594, placing it in the 90th percentile. This level of processing power is far beyond what a puzzle platformer requires, so the CPU is unlikely to ever become a bottleneck.

The GPU, however, shows clear signs of being the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 170.9 FPS, but this drops to 118.8 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 30 percent. From 1440p to 4K, the Ultra preset falls further to 75.5 FPS, another 36 percent decrease. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, where the number of pixels being rendered directly impacts performance.

The settings scaling also points to GPU dependence. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is substantial: 161 FPS versus 75.5 FPS, a gap of 85.5 frames. At 1080p, the same settings gap is 351.9 FPS versus 170.9 FPS, a difference of 181 frames. The larger absolute difference at lower resolutions suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to exploit the lower pixel count, but the GPU's raw throughput becomes the constraint at higher resolutions and more demanding settings. Overall, the CPU's role is to ensure the GPU is never starved of data, and it fulfills this role easily, while the GPU dictates the final frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested hardware combinations, this pairing ranks in the 1588th position out of 3716 total combos, placing it in the upper half of configurations. Specifically, it falls at approximately the 57th percentile, meaning that 43 percent of tested combos perform better, while 57 percent perform worse. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the high frame rates observed in Inside, but it reflects the overall benchmark scores of the components rather than their performance in this specific game.

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs suggest that this is a strong combination overall. However, the combo rank of 1588 indicates that many other systems with more powerful GPUs or CPUs will achieve higher aggregate benchmark scores. For Inside, though, the ranking is less relevant because the game's low system requirements mean that even mid-range hardware can hit the maximum frame rates. The data shows that this combo is more than sufficient for a flawless experience, and its rank primarily reflects its capability in more demanding titles rather than any shortfall in this particular puzzle platformer.