Inside

Can Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER run Inside? The measured data says yes, and emphatically so. This combination delivers playable frame rates at every tested resolution and preset, with even the most demanding 4K Ultra setting holding an average of 110 FPS. The benchmark results place this combo at rank 352 out of 3716 tested configurations, putting it in the top 10% of all systems tested for this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are marked as playable. The average FPS ranges from 110 at Ultra settings up to 231 at Low settings, all well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 175 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, indicating significant headroom even in demanding scenes.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 43223 places it at the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with a score of 43262, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the two perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the Core i7-13700K a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the system reaches 396 FPS on Low settings and 244 FPS on Ultra. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (1136 in 3dmark_single_thread) and 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest it is not limiting performance in this game.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures at Medium settings?

A: The measured data includes min FPS values only for Medium settings: 157 FPS at 4K, 250 FPS at 1440p, and 311 FPS at 1080p. These minimums are all far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 352nd out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 9.5% of all configurations, indicating excellent performance relative to the broader test pool.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a game that scales primarily with resolution rather than being heavily dependent on either component. Looking at the measured FPS across resolutions, the pattern is consistent: lowering resolution from 4K to 1440p increases average FPS by roughly 55-60% across all presets, and moving from 1440p to 1080p adds another 35-40%. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload where the CPU has ample headroom.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 110 FPS while Low averages 231 FPS, a 2.1x difference. At 1920x1080, the same preset range spans from 244 FPS (Ultra) to 396 FPS (Low), a 1.6x difference. The shrinking gap at lower resolutions suggests the CPU begins to play a more significant role at 1080p, though the Core i7-13700K's 16 cores and 24 threads with a 5.40 GHz boost clock keep frame rates exceptionally high.

The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for this game. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 7168 shading units handle the pixel and texture work efficiently across all resolutions. Notably, the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking versus the CPU's 89th percentile suggests the processor is slightly stronger relative to its peers, which helps explain the consistently high frame rates even at 1080p where CPU overhead matters more.

The game's release date of 2016-07-06 means it was designed for hardware of that era. The Core i7-13700K's Raptor Lake architecture and the RTX 4070 SUPER's Ada Lovelace architecture are both several generations ahead of what this game targets, which explains the massive headroom observed across all settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system delivers playable performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 231 FPS. Medium settings average 185 FPS with a minimum of 157 and maximum of 213. High settings average 116 FPS, while Ultra settings average 110 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 6 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end.

At 2560x1440, performance scales up significantly. Low settings reach 355 FPS average. Medium settings average 294 FPS with a minimum of 250 and maximum of 338. High settings average 184 FPS, and Ultra settings average 175 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 9 FPS at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its peak performance. Low settings achieve 396 FPS average. Medium settings average 366 FPS with a minimum of 311 and maximum of 421. High settings average 256 FPS, while Ultra settings average 244 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 311 FPS is still more than five times the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The data reveals an interesting pattern: the largest performance jump occurs when moving from 4K to 1440p, while the jump from 1440p to 1080p is comparatively smaller. For instance, Low settings go from 231 FPS at 4K to 355 FPS at 1440p (a 54% increase) but only to 396 FPS at 1080p (an 11% increase from 1440p). This indicates that at 1080p, the system is approaching a ceiling where other factors, likely CPU or memory bandwidth, begin to limit performance.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside at playable frame rates. The verdict data confirms that all three tested resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080) have all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) marked as playable. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and even the worst-case scenario—4K Ultra at 110 FPS average—clears it with 83% headroom.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 244 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 175 FPS average. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings still achieve 110 FPS average. Every resolution allows for maximum visual quality while maintaining frame rates that are suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

For players with 4K displays, the system handles the highest preset comfortably. The 110 FPS average at 4K Ultra leaves room for demanding scenes to dip without falling below the playable threshold. For esports or competitive scenarios, the 396 FPS at 1080p Low settings would satisfy even the most demanding high-refresh-rate monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 352nd out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 9.5% of all configurations tested. The CPU itself sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971, -0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022, -0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46654, +0.5% delta), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46653, +0.5% delta).

The GPU ranks at the 83rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, -0.2% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667, -1% delta). The RTX 4070 SUPER is essentially tied with these rivals in synthetic benchmarks, yet the combo's overall ranking benefits from the CPU's slightly stronger relative position.

The rank of 352 suggests that most of the 3716 tested combos are either less balanced or use lower-tier components. The combination of a top-10% CPU and a top-17% GPU creates a system that performs well above the median for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 244 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it maintains more than four times the 60 FPS playable threshold. Players can enable every visual feature without concern.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are again the best choice, averaging 175 FPS. This represents a 28% reduction from the 1080p Ultra figure, but still provides substantial headroom. The minimum FPS at Medium settings is 250, indicating that even the most intense scenes stay well above playable levels.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 110 FPS, which is the most demanding configuration tested. While this is the lowest average across all tested scenarios, it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 157 FPS, proving that even in worst-case moments, the system maintains high performance.

For each resolution, the recommendation is straightforward: use Ultra settings. The data shows no scenario where reducing settings is necessary to achieve playable frame rates. The only reason to lower settings would be to pursue extremely high refresh rates, such as the 396 FPS available at 1080p Low settings, which would benefit competitive play on 360Hz or higher monitors.