Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a performance profile that is heavily skewed toward high refresh rates, with the database showing this combination capable of clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset. The recorded data indicates that the most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, still produces an average of 61.3 FPS, which places the system in a comfortable position for a game like Inside. The measurements show a progressive scaling of performance as resolution decreases, with 1440p and 1080p offering substantial headroom above the playability threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates show a clear hierarchy across the four presets. Low settings produce an average of 127.5 FPS, Medium reaches 103.1 FPS, High drops to 65.5 FPS, and Ultra settles at 61.3 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is relatively narrow at just 4.2 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is approaching its limits at this resolution when visual fidelity is maximized. The difference between Low and Medium is 24.4 FPS, which indicates that the Medium preset still leaves significant performance on the table for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges with higher overall throughput. Low settings average 198.7 FPS, Medium achieves 160.2 FPS, High reaches 100.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 96.8 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1440p is substantial: at Ultra, the increase is 35.5 FPS, and at High, the increase is 34.6 FPS. This suggests that the Radeon RX 5700 XT is less constrained at this resolution, and the CPU begins to play a more significant role in maintaining frame delivery.

At 1920x1080, the performance becomes exceptionally high. Low settings average 279.4 FPS, Medium averages 220.1 FPS, High averages 137.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 134.7 FPS. The delta between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 3.1 FPS, which is the smallest gap between these two presets across all resolutions. This indicates that at 1080p, the Ultra preset is nearly as efficient as High, making it the more attractive option for users prioritizing visual quality without sacrificing meaningful frame rate. The recorded data shows no minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS, but the consistency implied by the narrow preset gaps suggests stable performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

According to the database, the Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of aggregate score are the Intel Xeon 6505P with an average score of 53701 and a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 with 53469 and a delta of 0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with 53288 and a delta of 0.6%, and the AMD EPYC 7313P with 53206 and a delta of 0.8%. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning that for workloads similar to the ones used in this benchmark suite, the i7-14700F is effectively interchangeable with these processors in terms of raw computational output. The Ryzen 9 7900X being only 0.6% behind is particularly notable, as it represents a mainstream desktop alternative that would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361, placing it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M with a score of 16351 and a delta of 0.1%, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell with 16408 and a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 with 16415 and a delta of -0.3%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 with 16504 and a delta of -0.9%. The extremely tight clustering here, all within 0.9% of the RX 5700 XT, suggests that in the specific tests used to generate these scores, any of these cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside. The presence of both professional workstation cards and a high-end consumer card in this group highlights that the benchmark score is capturing a specific compute profile rather than gaming performance in general, but for the purpose of this game, the similarity holds.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance of responsibility shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 3840x2160, the frame rates scale significantly with preset changes, from 127.5 FPS at Low to 61.3 FPS at Ultra. This 66.2 FPS spread indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, as the rendering load scales heavily with visual settings. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is unlikely to be the bottleneck at this resolution given that even the most demanding preset stays above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the spread between Low and Ultra is 101.9 FPS (198.7 down to 96.8), which is a larger absolute gap than at 4K. This widening suggests that the GPU is still the primary constraint, but the CPU has more headroom to push higher frame rates when the GPU is less burdened. The fact that Low settings at 1440p nearly double the 4K Low result (198.7 vs 127.5) reinforces that the GPU is doing less work per frame, allowing the CPU to feed frames more rapidly.

At 1920x1080, the pattern becomes more complex. The Low preset reaches 279.4 FPS, which is 80.7 FPS higher than 1440p Low. However, the Ultra preset at 1080p is only 37.9 FPS higher than 1440p Ultra (134.7 vs 96.8). This compression at higher presets indicates that at 1080p Ultra, the system may be approaching a point where the CPU begins to matter more, though the i7-14700F still has ample capacity given its high single-thread and multi-thread scores. The database shows the CPU's single-core performance at 4958 in Cinebench R23 and 4257 in Passmark single thread, which are strong figures for this workload. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, which does not feature complex physics simulations or large-scale AI, the CPU is likely never the limiting factor, and the data supports this conclusion with all 1080p presets exceeding 130 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The database records an average of 61.3 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum frame rate with this hardware?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system averages 279.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across all tested configurations. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average is 134.7 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620 on average, which is 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon 6505P, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290, 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, and 0.8% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313P.

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, 0.3% behind the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell, 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon PRO W7500, and 0.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings average 100.1 FPS and Ultra settings average 96.8 FPS, a difference of 3.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is only 3.3% slower while likely offering better visual quality.

Q: Is the system more CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is still the primary constraint at 1080p, as evidenced by the large spread between Low (279.4 FPS) and Ultra (134.7 FPS). The CPU, with a 91st percentile ranking, has sufficient headroom to support these frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 61.3 FPS. High is also viable at 65.5 FPS, and Medium reaches 103.1 FPS, but Ultra represents the maximum visual quality while still clearing the threshold. The margin is slim, so users who prefer a safety buffer might opt for High, but the data confirms Ultra is playable.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, producing an average of 96.8 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, and the gap to High (100.1 FPS) is negligible at 3.3 FPS. Medium and Low are also playable but offer diminishing returns in terms of frame rate improvement relative to the visual quality loss.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the recommended preset with an average of 134.7 FPS. This is more than double the playability threshold, and the difference compared to High (137.8 FPS) is only 3.1 FPS. For users with high refresh rate displays, Low and Medium are also excellent choices, with 279.4 FPS and 220.1 FPS respectively, but there is no need to sacrifice visual quality given the substantial headroom at Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 2651 out of 3716 total tested combos for Inside. This places it in the 71st percentile of all combinations, which is a respectable position for a system featuring a 91st percentile CPU and a 59th percentile GPU. The ranking suggests that while the GPU is not a top-tier performer by percentile, the overall system is sufficient to run this game well at all settings. The fact that the combo rank is lower than the CPU percentile indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor in the pair, but the measured FPS data shows that this limitation does not prevent a smooth experience at any resolution. The 1065 combos ranked above this one likely feature more powerful GPUs, but for Inside specifically, the performance ceiling is already high enough that the additional hardware would only matter for extremely high refresh rate displays at 1080p.

The Verdict

The recorded data confirms that this system can run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all twelve configurations exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 61.3 FPS, which is the minimum margin observed but still playable. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 96.8 FPS, providing a strong experience with significant headroom. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 134.7 FPS, making the game exceptionally smooth. The verdict by resolution is clear: the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination is fully capable of running Inside at maximum settings in all scenarios. The GPU, while only in the 59th percentile overall, proves more than adequate for this title, and the CPU's high percentile ranking ensures no bottleneck at any resolution. Users can confidently select Ultra settings at any resolution and expect a fluid gameplay experience.