Inside

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Measured data shows this combination produces frame rates far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold across every resolution and preset tested. The benchmark results indicate a system with massive headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays even at 4K Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo maintains an average of 112.4 FPS on High settings, dropping to 105.1 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset yields 177.8 FPS, while Low settings produce 220.5 FPS. These numbers show that even the most demanding 4K preset stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, with a 7.3 FPS difference between High and Ultra.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance scales impressively. Ultra settings deliver 168.6 FPS, High reaches 177.8 FPS, Medium hits 285.2 FPS, and Low peaks at 353.2 FPS. The jump from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra represents a 63.5 FPS increase, demonstrating strong resolution scaling. The gap between Medium and Low at this resolution is 68 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at lower presets.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the frame rates become extreme. Low settings produce 398.1 FPS, Medium reaches 363.5 FPS, High delivers 250 FPS, and Ultra maintains 237.2 FPS. Notably, the difference between Low and Medium is only 34.6 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 113.5 FPS. This indicates that the CPU begins to play a larger role at lower resolutions, though the i7-13700K handles it without issue.

The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded, meaning the averages represent the complete measured dataset. Across all resolutions, the lowest average FPS recorded is 105.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is 75.2% above the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals from benchmark data include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 points compared to the i7-13700K's 46881, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, also -0.3% behind. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654 (0.5% ahead of the i7-13700K), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653 (0.5% ahead). These rivals would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, since the game is not heavily CPU-bound at higher resolutions.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The AMD Radeon 660M scores 13812 versus the RX 7900 XT's 13745, a -0.5% delta. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile scores 13821 (-0.5%), and the AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 13871 (-0.9%). The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 13543, which is 1.5% behind the RX 7900 XT. These alternatives would deliver nearly identical performance in Inside, meaning users with those GPUs would see comparable frame rates.

The combination of a top-tier CPU and GPU means that any of these rival pairings would maintain the same playable status at all resolutions. The delta percentages are all within 2%, so the gaming experience would be indistinguishable in practice.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. Measured data shows an average of 105.1 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is 45.1 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximizing frame rate?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 398.1 FPS. Even at 1080p Ultra, it maintains 237.2 FPS, making it suitable for 240Hz displays.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average drops from 168.6 FPS at 2560x1440 to 105.1 FPS at 3840x2160, a decrease of 63.5 FPS or 37.7%.

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

A: At 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant, as shown by the 113.5 FPS gap between Medium and High presets. At 4K, the GPU dominates, with only a 7.3 FPS difference between High and Ultra.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rates?

A: Yes. At 1440p High settings, the average is 177.8 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it reaches 363.5 FPS. These numbers exceed the refresh rates of most gaming monitors.

Q: What settings should be used for a locked 60 FPS experience?

A: Any preset at any resolution exceeds 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 105.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, so users can enable maximum settings without concern.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside at playable frame rates. The data shows that all three resolutions tested — 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 — have every preset (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings are playable at each resolution.

The best settings per resolution are Ultra at all three: 105.1 FPS at 4K, 168.6 FPS at 1440p, and 237.2 FPS at 1080p. This means users can max out the game's visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The lowest margin above 60 FPS is 45.1 FPS at 4K Ultra, which provides substantial headroom for any potential frame time spikes.

For users with 120Hz or 144Hz displays, the system can comfortably drive 4K at High settings (112.4 FPS) or 1440p at Ultra (168.6 FPS). At 1080p, even the most demanding preset surpasses 240 FPS, making this combination overkill for most displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 416th out of 3716 tested combinations in Inside, placing it in the top 11.2% of all systems. This percentile reflects the hardware's capability to handle the game's modest requirements with extreme ease. The rank is based on measured average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions.

Given the game's release in 2016, this ranking is expected — modern high-end hardware far exceeds the requirements of a puzzle platformer from that era. The i7-13700K's 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with the RX 7900 XT's 20 GB of GDDR6 memory, provide tremendous overhead for this title.

The rank of 416 indicates that 3300 other combinations perform better, likely featuring even newer or more specialized hardware. However, the practical difference is minimal, as this combo already achieves frame rates well beyond what most displays can show.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 105.1 FPS. High settings yield 112.4 FPS, Medium produces 177.8 FPS, and Low reaches 220.5 FPS. All presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, so users can select Ultra for maximum visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 168.6 FPS, which is the best preset while maintaining 60+ FPS. High achieves 177.8 FPS, Medium hits 285.2 FPS, and Low reaches 353.2 FPS. The 168.6 FPS at Ultra is more than double the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings maintain 237.2 FPS. High produces 250 FPS, Medium delivers 363.5 FPS, and Low reaches 398.1 FPS. The 237.2 FPS at Ultra is nearly four times the 60 FPS minimum, indicating that users could enable additional supersampling or DSR if desired.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals distinct workload patterns. At 1080p, the gap between Low (398.1 FPS) and Medium (363.5 FPS) is 34.6 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High (250 FPS) is 113.5 FPS. This large jump suggests the CPU becomes a limiting factor at lower presets, as the i7-13700K's 16 cores handle the game's logic efficiently but the GPU's workload scales with settings.

At 1440p, the same pattern persists but with less severity. Low (353.2 FPS) to Medium (285.2 FPS) shows a 68 FPS drop, while Medium to High (177.8 FPS) shows a 107.4 FPS drop. The Ultra preset (168.6 FPS) is only 9.2 FPS below High, indicating the GPU is becoming more dominant.

At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes significantly. Low (220.5 FPS) to Medium (177.8 FPS) is a 42.7 FPS drop, Medium to High (112.4 FPS) is a 65.4 FPS drop, and High to Ultra (105.1 FPS) is only a 7.3 FPS drop. This pattern confirms that at 4K, the RX 7900 XT's rasterization performance determines the frame rate, while the CPU has ample headroom.

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra shows a 68.6 FPS decrease (237.2 to 168.6), while 1440p to 4K shows a 63.5 FPS decrease (168.6 to 105.1). These similar drops indicate balanced scaling, with the GPU being the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. Conversely, the 1080p Low preset at 398.1 FPS versus 1440p Low at 353.2 FPS shows only a 44.9 FPS difference, suggesting the CPU begins to cap performance at very high frame rates.