Inside

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer that is far from demanding on modern hardware. Measured data confirms that this combination produces triple-digit frame rates at every tested resolution and settings preset, leaving no scenario where the game dips below a playable 60 FPS threshold. The benchmark results indicate a system with massive headroom, capable of running the game at maximum visual quality with frame rates that far exceed what most displays can even refresh.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the most common resolution, the combination delivers staggering performance. With Low settings, the average frame rate hits 396 FPS. The Medium preset sees a slight reduction to 366 FPS, with the measured minimum at 311 FPS and a maximum of 421 FPS. High settings still produce an average of 230 FPS, while the Ultra preset, which represents the highest visual fidelity, maintains a robust 219 FPS average. This data shows that even at 1080p, the frame rate is so high that the CPU and GPU are likely not the limiting factor; the game simply does not present a heavy workload.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains extremely strong. The Low preset averages 330 FPS. Medium settings deliver an average of 264 FPS, with a minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 304 FPS. High settings yield 165 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain a smooth 157 FPS average. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but minimal in absolute terms, with the Ultra preset losing roughly 28% of its frame rate, yet still remaining far above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 4K (3840x2160), the resolution where the GPU begins to work harder, results are still outstanding. The Low preset averages 208 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 191 FPS. High settings average 104 FPS, and Ultra settings, the most demanding configuration tested, still achieve a 99 FPS average. This indicates that the RTX 4070 has ample compute power for this title, even at 4K, where the gap between High and Ultra settings is only 5 FPS in the average.

The data set only provides minimum and maximum FPS values for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is from 311 to 421 FPS, a spread of 110 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows slightly to 225-304 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 141-191 FPS. This pattern suggests that as resolution increases, the frame time variance also increases proportionally, but even the lowest recorded minimum of 141 FPS at 4K is more than double the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the most demanding preset, Ultra, remains not only playable but exceptionally smooth at every resolution tested. For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which runs at an average of 219 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, with an average of 157 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset also takes the top spot, averaging 99 FPS. In all cases, the game stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no need to compromise on visual quality for performance.

For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the data shows that even the most demanding preset at 1440p clears the 144 FPS mark, making the experience buttery smooth. At 1080p, the Ultra preset’s 219 FPS average is sufficient for even the fastest 240Hz displays. At 4K, the 99 FPS average on Ultra is perfect for a 120Hz panel, showing that this hardware is not just capable of running the game, but running it at the highest fidelity with ample frame rate headroom.

The choice of settings is therefore a matter of display capability rather than hardware limitation. If a user has a 144Hz 4K monitor, the Ultra preset’s 99 FPS average is ideal. If they have a 240Hz 1080p monitor, the Ultra preset’s 219 FPS average provides a near-perfect match. For users with standard 60Hz displays at any resolution, the Ultra preset will run at more than double the refresh rate, ensuring zero screen tearing and minimal input lag.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has an average benchmark score of 46971, which is virtually identical to the i7-13700K’s 46881, showing a negligible delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 also sits close, with a score of 47022 and a delta of -0.3%. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654 and 46653 respectively, with a delta of 0.5% compared to the i7-13700K. In practical terms for Inside, any of these CPUs would deliver identical performance, as the game is far more dependent on the GPU.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070’s nearest rivals show a similar pattern of near-identical performance. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 has an average score of 37628, a delta of 0.1% from the RTX 4070’s 37648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a 0.4% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is slightly faster, with a score of 38135, representing a -1.3% delta, meaning it is marginally ahead. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, a 1.3% delta, meaning it is slightly slower. In the context of Inside, these differences are imperceptible; all of these GPUs would produce frame rates in the same general range, though the RTX 4070’s specific 12 GB VRAM capacity may offer more headroom for texture-heavy scenarios, though the game’s requirements are modest.

The benchmark scores suggest that a system with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and an AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 would perform nearly identically to the i7-13700K and RTX 4070 combo in this title. Similarly, swapping the GPU for an RTX 4080 Mobile would yield a slight improvement, but the frame rates are so high that the improvement would not be noticeable in real-world gameplay.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can absolutely run Inside with exceptional performance. According to the verdict by resolution, every setting preset is playable at every resolution tested. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best settings being Ultra at 99 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are again playable, with Ultra as the best at 157 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra as the best at 219 FPS.

The verdict is unequivocal: this hardware combination clears the 60 FPS threshold with massive margins. The lowest average frame rate recorded across the entire test matrix is 99 FPS at 4K Ultra. This means that users can max out the game’s graphical settings at any resolution and still experience frame rates that are significantly higher than what is required for smooth, responsive gameplay. The game is a puzzle platformer, so frame pacing is less critical than in a competitive shooter, but the performance is so high that any display technology would be fully utilized.

In summary, the i7-13700K and RTX 4070 are overkill for Inside, but that overkill translates into a flawless experience. There is no scenario in the data where the system struggles, no setting combination that results in a sub-60 FPS average, and no resolution where the hardware is pushed to its limits. This is a definitive "yes" for running the game at maximum fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset is 99 FPS.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with the highest settings?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 157 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 396 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 219 FPS, making the Low preset approximately 80% faster in terms of raw frame rate.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the measured minimum frame rate is 141 FPS.

Q: Does the game ever drop below the 60 FPS threshold in the measured data?

A: No, the lowest average frame rate recorded across all resolutions and settings is 99 FPS at 4K Ultra. The lowest minimum frame rate recorded is 141 FPS at 4K Medium.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to the RTX 4080 Mobile in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, while the RTX 4080 Mobile has a score of 38135, making the latter 1.3% faster according to the deltaPct data.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 606 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This placement places it in the top 16.3% of all tested systems, which is a strong result given the game’s low system requirements. The high rank confirms the raw power of both components, even though the game itself does not require such hardware to run smoothly. The ranking reflects the headroom this system has; it is not just capable of running the game, but it does so with performance that surpasses the vast majority of the test pool.

The percentile data reinforces this position. The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 81st percentile against all GPUs. This means that in a large database of hardware, this combo is better than roughly 89% of CPUs and 81% of GPUs. When combined, they create a system that is far above average, and the 606th rank out of 3716 combos for Inside is a direct consequence of that. For a game released in 2016, this modern hardware combination is more than sufficient, resulting in a rank that is likely higher than what would be seen in more demanding titles. The data shows a system that is essentially future-proof for this genre of game, with performance headroom that will remain relevant for years.