Inside

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is an overwhelmingly capable combination for Inside, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The benchmark data shows this system is not merely playable but is operating in a performance tier where the game’s 2D side-scrolling puzzle action becomes a showcase for high-refresh-rate displays, with even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K producing an average of 115.5 FPS. The only meaningful variable is the degree of headroom, which scales predictably as resolution drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of exceptional performance across all settings, with the average frame rates at each resolution and quality level leaving no room for concern. At 3840x2160, the system delivers 121.9 FPS on High, 242.1 FPS on Low, 197.1 FPS on Medium, and 115.5 FPS on Ultra. The spread between the lowest and highest presets at 4K is substantial, with the Low preset producing more than double the frame rate of Ultra, indicating that the game’s visual effects have a measurable impact on the GPU’s workload. Even at the most conservative interpretation, the 4K Ultra result of 115.5 FPS is nearly double the playable threshold, confirming that this resolution is not a bottleneck for the hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales upward significantly. High settings produce an average of 196.6 FPS, Low reaches 354.8 FPS, Medium achieves 310.1 FPS, and Ultra delivers 182.7 FPS. The delta between 4K and 1440p is most pronounced at the Low preset, where the frame rate jumps by over 46 percent, while the Ultra preset sees a more modest increase of roughly 58 percent. This suggests that while the GPU is the primary driver of performance, the resolution scaling is not perfectly linear, with lower presets benefiting more from the reduced pixel count.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches the peak of its measured capabilities. The High preset averages 269.8 FPS, Low averages 398.7 FPS, Medium averages 366.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 257.3 FPS. The 1080p results are consistently above 250 FPS across all settings, with the Low preset approaching 400 FPS. This level of performance is far beyond what the game’s mechanics require, making the RTX 4070 Ti a decisive factor in ensuring that even the most complex puzzle sequences with multiple on-screen elements maintain flawless fluidity. Notably, the data includes no min or max FPS values for any configuration, so all analysis relies on these average figures, which are uniformly robust.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware might deliver similar results in Inside. The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, with an average score of 46971, a mere 0.2 percent difference, meaning the two processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, which is 0.3 percent higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654, representing a 0.5 percent deficit. These deltas are so small that they fall within normal run-to-run variance, so users with any of these CPUs can expect essentially the same gameplay experience.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 45152, a 0.8 percent advantage, followed by the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT at 45384, which is 1.3 percent faster. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44075, a 1.6 percent deficit, and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, which is 1.7 percent higher. While these GPUs are listed as comparable in aggregate benchmarks, their architectural differences could manifest differently in a specific title like Inside, but given the massive performance headroom demonstrated here, any of these alternatives would still comfortably exceed 60 FPS at all settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU plays the dominant role in determining performance for Inside, but the CPU’s contribution becomes more visible at lower resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the frame rates range from 115.5 FPS on Ultra to 242.1 FPS on Low, a difference of 126.6 FPS. This substantial gap demonstrates that the GPU’s rendering workload scales heavily with preset quality, as the higher-quality effects require more shader and texture processing. At 2560x1440, the same preset comparison shows a range from 182.7 FPS to 354.8 FPS, a gap of 172.1 FPS, which is a larger absolute difference than at 4K. This suggests that as resolution decreases, the GPU becomes less of a limiting factor, allowing the CPU to feed frames more quickly, but the GPU still dictates the spread between presets.

At 1920x1080, the range from 257.3 FPS on Ultra to 398.7 FPS on Low represents a 141.4 FPS gap. Notably, the scaling from 1440p to 1080p is less dramatic than from 4K to 1440p, indicating that the system begins to approach a performance ceiling where the CPU’s ability to process game logic and issue draw calls becomes a more significant factor. The Core i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, is well-equipped for this task, but the data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti still carries the majority of the workload. The low preset results, which reduce GPU load, show the highest frame rates at every resolution, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck; when its load is lightened, the CPU can push frame rates toward 400 FPS at 1080p.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with absolute authority at every resolution and preset configuration tested. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four settings — High, Low, Medium, and Ultra — are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 115.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same four settings are playable, with Ultra achieving 182.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra reaching 257.3 FPS. In every case, the average frame rate clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, so users can select the highest visual quality without any risk of dropping below playable levels. The data shows no configuration where the system falls short, making this a definitive recommendation for anyone seeking a flawless experience in Inside.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 268th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 7.2 percent of all configurations. This rank reflects the system’s strong aggregate performance, which is driven by the CPU’s 89th percentile standing and the GPU’s 84th percentile standing. While the rank is not in the absolute top tier, it is important to contextualize this within the game’s modest hardware requirements; the top 267 combos likely include newer, higher-end GPUs such as the RTX 50-series or top-tier workstation cards, but the practical difference in-game is negligible given that this combo already produces triple-digit frame rates at 4K. The rank confirms that this system is well above average for Inside, delivering performance that would satisfy even the most demanding high-refresh-rate enthusiasts.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users aiming to maximize visual fidelity while maintaining at least 60 FPS, the best settings per resolution are clear. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 115.5 FPS. This means users can enable every visual feature at 4K without compromise. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 182.7 FPS, providing a significant margin above the threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the recommended preset, achieving an average of 257.3 FPS. In all cases, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice because the hardware has sufficient headroom to run the most demanding configuration while still doubling the playable threshold at minimum. There is no scenario where a user would need to reduce settings to maintain playability, as even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution leaves ample performance in reserve.