Inside

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Inside, with every tested resolution and preset combination clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin. The data shows a configuration that is effectively overkill for this puzzle platformer, with the most demanding settings at 4K still producing an average of 76 FPS. This combination ranks in the 1548th position out of 3716 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper half of all systems evaluated.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combination demonstrates its capability with substantial headroom above the 60 FPS target. The Low preset delivers an average of 160 FPS, while Medium increases to 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and maximum of 147 FPS. High settings produce 80 FPS average, and Ultra—the most demanding preset—still averages 76 FPS. Notably, the gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is minimal, suggesting that the visual upgrade to Ultra comes at a modest performance cost of just 4 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), performance scales impressively. Low settings reach 254 FPS average, Medium hits 203 FPS with a 173 FPS minimum and 234 FPS maximum, and High maintains 127 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution produce 121 FPS average, which is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. The jump from 4K to 1440p yields significant gains across all presets, with the most dramatic improvement seen at Low settings, which nearly doubles from 160 FPS to 254 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the frame rates become extraordinarily high. The Low preset averages 353 FPS, Medium delivers 282 FPS with a 240 FPS minimum and 325 FPS maximum, High reaches 177 FPS, and Ultra still manages 168 FPS. This represents a performance curve that remains remarkably consistent between High and Ultra, with only a 9 FPS difference separating the two. The 1080p results confirm that this hardware combination is severely underutilized by Inside, even at the highest settings.

The measured data includes min/max figures only for Medium presets across all three resolutions. At 4K Medium, the 108 FPS minimum still exceeds the 60 FPS target by 80%, while at 1440p Medium the 173 FPS minimum is nearly three times the playability threshold. The 1080p Medium preset shows a 240 FPS minimum, demonstrating that even the lowest recorded frame times never approach problematic levels.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 76 FPS. This is notable because even the most demanding preset available remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold, and the 4 FPS difference between High and Ultra makes the Ultra preset the obvious choice for maximum visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the recommended settings are also Ultra, delivering 121 FPS average. This nearly doubles the 60 FPS requirement, providing ample headroom for any demanding scenes or frame-time spikes. The consistency between High (127 FPS) and Ultra (121 FPS) further supports choosing Ultra for the best visual experience.

At 1920x1080, Ultra remains the best choice with 168 FPS average. The performance at this resolution is so high that even the most demanding preset leaves massive performance reserves. Given that High and Ultra differ by only 9 FPS, there is no practical reason to select anything below Ultra on a 1080p display.

The pattern across all resolutions is clear: this combination never requires compromising on settings. Every preset, from Low to Ultra, maintains an average above 60 FPS at every resolution tested, making the "best settings" determination purely about visual preference rather than performance necessity.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 76 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: The lowest recorded minimum is 108 FPS, observed at 4K with Medium settings. This still exceeds the 60 FPS target by a significant margin.

Q: How does performance scale between 1080p and 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, performance drops from 168 FPS at 1080p to 121 FPS at 1440p, then to 76 FPS at 4K. This represents a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is there a meaningful difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: The frame rate difference is minimal. At 4K, High averages 80 FPS versus 76 FPS for Ultra—a 4 FPS gap. At 1440p, the gap is 6 FPS (127 vs 121), and at 1080p it is 9 FPS (177 vs 168).

Q: Does this combination ever drop below 60 FPS in the tested scenarios?

A: No. The lowest average recorded is 76 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest minimum recorded is 108 FPS at 4K Medium. All tested configurations remain above 60 FPS.

Q: How does this system rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: It ranks 1548th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the upper 58th percentile of all systems evaluated for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1548 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it comfortably in the upper half of all systems evaluated. This percentile position reflects the fact that while the hardware is not at the absolute top of the benchmark database, its performance in this specific game is more than sufficient. The ranking indicates that approximately 58% of tested configurations perform worse than this setup, while 42% perform better.

The rank is particularly notable because Inside is not a graphically demanding title. The combination's position in the rankings likely reflects the CPU's strong single-thread performance, which matters for this type of game, rather than the GPU's raw throughput. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all processors suggests that the i7-13700K is a significant contributor to the overall performance.

When considering the system's capabilities relative to its rank, the data shows a clear mismatch: a 1548th place ranking for a game where the hardware produces 168 FPS at 1080p Ultra suggests that many higher-ranked combinations are likely benched on more demanding titles, not necessarily on this specific game. The practical performance here is exceptional, even if the raw benchmark ranking does not reflect that reality.

Similar Performance Alternatives

CPU alternatives: The Intel Core i7-13700K's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (0.2% lower score), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (0.3% lower), AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (0.5% higher), and Intel Xeon w3-2535 (0.5% higher). These processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game's performance is unlikely to be bottlenecked by any of these high-end CPUs. The delta margins are all within 0.5%, meaning any of these alternatives would produce statistically indistinguishable results.

GPU alternatives: On the graphics side, the AMD Radeon RX 7700's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (0.1% lower score), AMD Radeon RX 9060 (1% lower), AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (1.1% higher), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (1.7% lower). Given that the RX 7700 already produces frame rates well above 60 FPS at all settings, these alternatives would also maintain playable performance, though the exact frame rates would vary by a few FPS. The RTX 3060 Ti, being the closest NVIDIA competitor, would likely produce similar results within a small margin.

For Inside specifically, any of these alternative components would preserve the core experience: all configurations would clear the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset. The performance differences between these options are negligible for this game, making them all viable alternatives depending on platform preference or availability.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: every resolution and preset combination tested is playable. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves 76 FPS average, which is 16 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 121 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 168 FPS.

The data indicates that this combination never approaches the 60 FPS limit, even under the most demanding settings at 4K. The minimum recorded frame rate across all tests is 108 FPS at 4K Medium, which is still 80% above the playability threshold. This suggests that the system has substantial performance reserves for any potential fluctuations or future content updates.

For owners of this hardware, the recommendation is straightforward: enable Ultra settings at any resolution up to 4K and enjoy the game without concerns about frame rate drops. The i7-13700K's strong single-thread performance and the RX 7700's ample graphics throughput combine to make Inside a trivial workload for this system. The only limitation is the display's refresh rate, as the 1080p results exceed 300 FPS at Low settings, which may exceed the capabilities of many monitors.