Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination delivers a comprehensive performance profile for Inside, with measured frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold across nearly every resolution and preset combination. The data indicates a system capable of handling the game’s 2D puzzle-platforming demands with substantial headroom, though the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K resolution is the only configuration that falls short of the target. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS results, compares the combo to nearby hardware alternatives, and provides guidance on optimal settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance range. With the Low preset, the average frame rate reaches 279.8 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. The Medium preset delivers 224 FPS, while the High preset produces 139.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution yields 135.4 FPS, remaining comfortably above the playable threshold. The performance drop from Low to Ultra is substantial, but even the most demanding setting at this resolution leaves significant headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. The Low preset achieves 203.3 FPS, and the Medium preset follows at 160.9 FPS. The High preset produces 99.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset maintains 94.6 FPS. Notably, the gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is relatively narrow, with only a 4.7 FPS difference, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest settings at this resolution. All four presets comfortably exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. The Low preset still achieves 125.6 FPS, and the Medium preset delivers 103.6 FPS. The High preset remains playable at 64.7 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 57.7 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a reduction of 67.9 FPS, highlighting the significant cost of the highest settings at this resolution. The data shows that the system’s 4K performance is adequate for most presets, but Ultra requires a compromise.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data places the Intel Core i7-14700F in a specific performance tier relative to its nearest rivals. The processor’s average benchmark score of 53620 is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon 6505P, which scores 53701, a difference of only -0.2%. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, representing a 0.3% advantage for the i7-14700F. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X trails by 0.6% with a score of 53288, and the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% behind at 53206. These deltas indicate that the i7-14700F sits at the top of this group, but the performance differences are marginal, meaning users would experience virtually identical CPU-bound behavior with any of these processors.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 24442 places it among several comparable graphics cards. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 scores 24277, a 0.7% deficit relative to the RX 6600 XT. The Intel Arc A350M is 0.8% ahead with a score of 24647. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 24236, representing a 0.8% gap, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, a 1.1% difference. These figures suggest that the RX 6600 XT’s rasterization performance is closely matched with these alternatives, and the frame rates measured in Inside would likely be similar with any of these GPUs paired with the i7-14700F.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for each resolution prioritize the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 135.4 FPS. This provides a substantial margin over the threshold, allowing for a fully maxed-out visual experience without any performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also emerges as the best setting, achieving 94.6 FPS. This represents the highest quality configuration available while still maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. The High preset at this resolution would offer 99.3 FPS, but the Ultra preset’s additional visual fidelity is worth the minor performance trade-off.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays playable, with an average of 64.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 57.7 FPS, below the threshold, so High is the recommended ceiling for 4K. This setting provides a balance between visual quality and smooth performance, with the Medium preset at 103.6 FPS available as a higher-margin alternative if needed.

The Verdict

The measured data clearly indicates that this PC configuration can run Inside effectively at all tested resolutions, with the single exception of the Ultra preset at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest result being 135.4 FPS at Ultra. This resolution is fully playable with maximum settings. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, with every preset exceeding 60 FPS and the Ultra setting delivering 94.6 FPS. The system handles 1440p with ease.

At 3840x2160, the situation is slightly more nuanced. The Low, Medium, and High presets all remain playable, with High at 64.7 FPS being the most demanding option that maintains smooth performance. The Ultra preset at 57.7 FPS falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold, making it the only non-playable configuration in the dataset. For users targeting 4K, the High preset is the recommended maximum, and the performance margin is sufficient for a consistent experience. Overall, the verdict is positive: this PC can run the game at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions provides insight into which component plays a larger role for Inside. The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 shows a consistent reduction in frame rates across all presets. At the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 135.4 to 94.6, a decrease of 40.8 FPS. This pattern continues from 1440p to 4K, where the Ultra preset falls from 94.6 to 57.7 FPS, a reduction of 36.9 FPS. These trends indicate that the GPU is the primary performance driver, as higher resolutions impose a greater load on the graphics card.

However, the CPU’s influence becomes apparent when examining the preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 144.4 FPS, while at 1440p it is 108.7 FPS, and at 4K it is 67.9 FPS. The shrinking gap at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is increasingly the bottleneck as resolution rises. At lower resolutions, the CPU’s ability to feed frames becomes more relevant, though the i7-14700F’s high single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2429, ensures it does not become a limiting factor. The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant component for this game at all resolutions, with the CPU providing ample headroom for the game’s logical and physics calculations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 4K resolution?

A: The High preset is the highest playable option at 3840x2160, delivering an average of 64.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 57.7 FPS.

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 1440p with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 94.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 279.8 FPS compared to 135.4 FPS at Ultra, representing an increase of 144.4 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT compare to the RTX 2080 SUPER in benchmark scores?

A: The RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 24442, which is 1.1% higher than the RTX 2080 SUPER’s score of 24170.

Q: Is the i7-14700F significantly faster than the Ryzen 9 7900X?

A: The i7-14700F’s average benchmark score is 53620, which is 0.6% higher than the Ryzen 9 7900X’s score of 53288, indicating a marginal performance difference.

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

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 103.6 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination ranks 2631 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the lower 71st percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 29% of tested combos perform better. Given that the combo achieves playable frame rates at nearly every setting and resolution, this ranking reflects the competitive nature of the hardware pool rather than a deficiency in this specific pairing. The GPU’s 70th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU’s 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest that the system’s overall position is constrained more by the graphics card than the processor. The measured performance data confirms that this combo is well-suited for Inside, with the only caveat being the Ultra preset at 4K, which falls just short of the 60 FPS target.