Inside

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 delivers a performance profile that is strongly CPU-limited in most scenarios, but the recorded data for Inside shows that this combination is overwhelmingly capable of running the game smoothly across the vast majority of tested configurations. The benchmark results indicate that the only setting that fails to clear the 60 FPS threshold is the 4K Ultra preset, which falls short by a meaningful margin. For all other combinations of resolution and quality level, the system either meets or far exceeds the playability standard, making this a highly dependable setup for Inside despite the GPU being an older Pascal-generation part.

The measured FPS data is comprehensive, covering three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four settings tiers (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Notably, the database records average FPS values but does not include minimum or maximum frame times for any of these configurations, so the analysis relies solely on the average figures. This is a limitation of the recorded data, but the averages are consistent enough to draw clear conclusions about playability and headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates overwhelming performance. On the Low preset, the average FPS is 228.6, which is nearly four times the playability threshold of 60 FPS. This level of performance indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution, and the GTX 1070 is being utilized efficiently. The Medium preset drops to 182 FPS, still a massive margin above 60. High settings yield 114.5 FPS, which is comfortably above the threshold and suggests that even demanding scenes would not cause noticeable stutter. The Ultra preset, which is the most visually demanding, still achieves 110.4 FPS, meaning that the game runs at nearly double the required frame rate even with all quality options maxed out at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's age. The Low preset produces 166.6 FPS, which is still far above 60 but represents a 27% drop compared to the same preset at 1080p. The Medium preset yields 131.3 FPS, a 28% reduction from the 1080p Medium figure. High settings at 1440p deliver 80.8 FPS, which clears the threshold by a healthy 34.7% margin. The Ultra preset at this resolution achieves 79.1 FPS, which is only slightly below the High preset's average, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits but still providing a smooth experience. None of the 1440p presets fall below 60 FPS, so the entire range is playable.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset still manages 103.8 FPS, which is playable and even provides headroom for potential frame drops. The Medium preset drops to 80.5 FPS, still above the threshold but with less margin. However, the High preset falls to 49.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard and would result in noticeable judder during gameplay. The Ultra preset is the worst performer, with an average of 46.6 FPS, which is 22.3% below the playability threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to meet the minimum acceptable performance level. The gap between Medium (80.5) and High (49.7) at 4K is particularly stark, suggesting that the High preset introduces rendering features that the GTX 1070 cannot handle efficiently at that pixel count.

The data shows a clear pattern: the system is extremely capable at 1080p and 1440p, with all presets exceeding 60 FPS, but 4K is only playable on Low and Medium settings. The jump from Medium to High at 4K represents a 38.3% performance penalty, which is the largest single-setting drop in the entire dataset. This is likely due to the High preset enabling higher-quality textures or post-processing effects that consume the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and its 256.3 GB/s bandwidth more aggressively.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 1920x1080 with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average FPS of 110.4, which is 84% above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Even the most demanding setting at this resolution provides substantial headroom.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 2560x1440 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average FPS of 79.1, which is the highest quality option that remains playable. All four presets at this resolution (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS mark.

Q: Is 4K resolution playable on this hardware?

A: Partially. At 3840x2160, the Low preset (103.8 FPS) and Medium preset (80.5 FPS) are both above the threshold. However, the High preset (49.7 FPS) and Ultra preset (46.6 FPS) fall below 60 FPS and are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 perform relative to other GPUs in the database?

A: The GTX 1070 has a percentile rank of 47 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 9780. Its nearest rival is the AMD FirePro W5000, which scores 9803, a delta of -0.2%. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M is also close at 9832, a delta of -0.5%.

Q: What is the CPU's performance standing compared to other processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971, a delta of only -0.2%, indicating near-identical overall performance.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this combination?

A: The benchmark data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 228.6 FPS, which is far beyond what the GTX 1070 would be capable of producing if it were the bottleneck. The GPU's percentile rank (47) is much lower than the CPU's (89), indicating the GPU is the performance ceiling in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3107 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside in the database. This places it in the 16.4th percentile of all combinations, meaning that 83.6% of tested systems perform better for this game. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU, which is an older Pascal architecture part with a percentile rank of 47 among all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, ranks in the 89th percentile, so the system is heavily mismatched, with the GPU dragging down the overall standing.

Despite the low combo rank, the actual gameplay experience is not poor. The rank reflects relative performance against all other tested hardware, and many of those 3716 combos include far more powerful GPUs like newer RTX series cards that would achieve much higher frame rates. For Inside, which is a puzzle platformer and not a graphically demanding title, the GTX 1070 still provides sufficient power for smooth play at most settings. The data shows that the combo is playable at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, and even at 4K on Low and Medium, which is a better outcome than the rank alone would suggest.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which has an average score of 46971 and a delta of -0.2%, meaning the i7-13700K is essentially tied with it. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, a delta of -0.3%, also nearly identical. The Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653, a delta of 0.5%, meaning the i7-13700K is slightly faster. These rivals would provide similar CPU performance in this combo, but the GPU would still be the determining factor for frame rates.

The GPU's nearest rivals are all significantly less capable than the GTX 1070 in gaming contexts. The AMD FirePro W5000 (9803) and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832) are workstation and mobile parts, respectively, and would likely perform worse in real gaming workloads. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724) and Tesla C2070 (9716) are compute-oriented cards with no gaming optimizations. This indicates that the GTX 1070, despite its age, is still a better gaming choice than its closest database neighbors.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear and unambiguous. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at every preset, with the Ultra setting achieving 110.4 FPS, which is 84% above the 60 FPS threshold. There is no scenario at this resolution where the game would drop below playability. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the 60 FPS mark, with the Ultra preset reaching 79.1 FPS, providing a 31.8% margin above the threshold. The High preset at 1440p (80.8 FPS) is also a strong option, and even the most demanding settings offer smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The Low preset (103.8 FPS) and Medium preset (80.5 FPS) are both playable, with Medium being the best quality setting that maintains 60 FPS or higher. The High preset (49.7 FPS) and Ultra preset (46.6 FPS) fail to reach the threshold, so these are not recommended for a consistent experience. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is significant, and the data suggests that the GTX 1070 simply lacks the raw pixel throughput to handle the higher preset at that resolution.

Overall, this PC can run Inside without issue for the vast majority of users. Anyone playing at 1080p or 1440p can use any quality setting and expect smooth performance. For 4K users, the Medium preset is the maximum playable option, delivering an average of 80.5 FPS, which is still well above the threshold. The system is not suitable for 4K High or Ultra, but those are the only configurations that fail.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is the closest match, with an average benchmark score of 46971 versus the i7-13700K's 46881, a delta of -0.2%. This means the Ryzen 9 5900 would produce essentially identical CPU-bound performance in Inside. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, delta -0.3%) is also equivalent, as is the Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653, delta 0.5%). All of these processors would provide the same level of headroom in this combo, meaning the GPU would remain the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are not direct gaming equivalents. The AMD FirePro W5000 (9803) and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832) have average scores within 0.5% of the GTX 1070, but these are workstation and mobile parts, respectively. In practice, they would likely deliver lower frame rates in Inside due to less optimized drivers and lower clock speeds for gaming workloads. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724) and Tesla C2070 (9716) are compute-focused cards with no display outputs or gaming drivers, making them unsuitable for this game. Therefore, the GTX 1070 is effectively the best gaming option among its database neighbors, and any other GPU with similar average scores would not match its real-world performance.

If a user were to substitute the CPU with any of its nearest rivals, the measured FPS would remain nearly identical because the game is not CPU-limited at the tested settings. If the GPU were swapped for a similarly scored part, the frame rates would likely be lower due to the gaming-specific advantages of the GTX 1070. The combination of a top-tier CPU and a mid-range GPU is unusual but works well for Inside because the game's requirements are modest.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data provides clear guidance for the optimal settings at each resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving 110.4 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it still provides a 84% margin above the threshold. There is no reason to lower the settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding option is far above the playability standard.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best option, with an average FPS of 79.1. This clears the threshold by 31.8%, so users can enjoy all visual features without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset (80.8 FPS) is nearly identical in performance, but Ultra offers the maximum visual quality with only a minor frame rate penalty, so it is the recommended choice.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the highest quality setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 80.5 FPS. The Low preset (103.8 FPS) is also playable, but Medium provides significantly better visuals for a moderate performance cost. The High preset (49.7 FPS) and Ultra preset (46.6 FPS) are not recommended because they fall below the threshold. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity at 4K, Low is an option, but Medium is the best balance of quality and performance.

In summary, the system can handle Ultra settings at both 1080p and 1440p, and Medium settings at 4K, with all three configurations delivering average FPS well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The only non-playable configuration is 4K High and Ultra, which should be avoided if consistent smoothness is required.