Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination delivers a remarkably consistent performance profile for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer released in 2016. The measured data shows a system that is significantly overqualified for the game’s demands, with every tested resolution and preset configuration exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. The following analysis breaks down the hardware's behavior, its position relative to similar components, and the practical settings for each resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this configuration occupy distinct positions in the performance spectrum, based on their aggregate benchmark scores. The Intel Core i7-14700F sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in aggregate performance, with the Intel Xeon 6505P trailing by just 0.2% (score 53701), while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 0.6% slower (score 53288) and the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% behind (score 53206). Interestingly, the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 leads the pack by a marginal 0.3% (score 53469), though that processor is a legacy accelerator rather than a mainstream desktop part. For the purposes of Inside, any of these CPUs would deliver functionally identical frame rates, as the game's puzzle-platformer mechanics rarely stress multi-threaded workloads beyond what even a mid-range processor provides.

On the graphics side, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT holds the 60th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17083. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (0.3% faster at 17037), the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (0.4% faster at 17019), and the NVIDIA Tesla M4 (0.9% faster at 16932). The most notable comparison is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, which is 0.7% slower (score 17208) — meaning the RX 7600 XT effectively trades blows with a much more expensive GPU in synthetic benchmarks. However, for Inside, the GPU's raw compute is far less relevant than its memory bandwidth and driver efficiency. The RX 7600 XT's 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus (288.0 GB/s) provides ample headroom for a game with modest texture requirements, making any of these rival GPUs equally capable of exceeding 60 FPS at all settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Inside reveals a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, though even that bottleneck is so high that it never threatens playability. Examining the scaling between presets at each resolution clarifies the balance. At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 293.8 at Low to 138.9 at Ultra — a 52.7% reduction in performance from the most demanding preset. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is doing meaningful work as settings increase, but the absolute numbers remain far above the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is never a limiting factor in this scenario; the single-threaded performance (4958 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is more than sufficient for a game that relies on physics and lighting effects rather than complex AI simulations.

As resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. At 1440p, the Low preset produces 207.5 FPS, while Ultra drops to 101.1 FPS — a 51.3% reduction. At 4K, the spread narrows slightly: Low yields 129.5 FPS, while Ultra falls to 61.7 FPS, a 52.3% reduction. The consistency of this ~52% performance hit across resolutions suggests that the RX 7600 XT's compute units and memory bandwidth scale predictably with pixel count, without any sudden cliffs or driver-level bottlenecks. The CPU's influence is negligible; even at 4K with Low settings, where the GPU is least stressed, the system still produces 129.5 FPS, indicating that the processor can feed the graphics card without issue. In short, the GPU is the dominant factor at every resolution, and the CPU's role is purely supportive — a role it fulfills with enormous headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four presets, with average frame rates provided for each combination. The most demanding configuration — 4K Ultra — yields an average of 61.7 FPS, which sits just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to 4K High improves this to 66.6 FPS, while Medium reaches 104.3 FPS and Low jumps to 129.5 FPS. These figures indicate that the RX 7600 XT can handle 4K with a comfortable margin at High settings, but Ultra pushes the hardware to its practical limit.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales more generously. Low settings produce 207.5 FPS, Medium delivers 170.7 FPS, High achieves 105.7 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a robust 101.1 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is notably small — just 4.6 FPS — suggesting that the Ultra preset's extra effects have diminishing returns at this resolution. The 1080p results are even more impressive: Low hits 293.8 FPS, Medium reaches 234.3 FPS, High produces 144.6 FPS, and Ultra stays at 138.9 FPS. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the GPU's performance scales smoothly with resolution and settings, with no anomalous dips or spikes that would indicate driver instability or thermal throttling.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Inside? The data provides an unambiguous yes, with the system clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. According to the verdictByResolution field, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at each of the three resolutions. At 4K, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average of 61.7 FPS, which means the game runs at its maximum visual quality while staying just above the playable line. At 1440p, Ultra achieves 101.1 FPS, providing a substantial cushion above 60 FPS. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 138.9 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The combination ranks 2404th out of 3716 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of hardware configurations — a reflection of the RX 7600 XT's position as a mid-range GPU rather than any deficiency in the CPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players seeking the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing playability, the optimal settings are straightforward. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 61.7 FPS. This is a narrow margin, and players who prefer a safety buffer might opt for High (66.6 FPS) instead, but the data confirms Ultra is technically playable. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 101.1 FPS — a comfortable margin that leaves room for background processes or streaming software without dropping below 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra provides 138.9 FPS, which is more than sufficient for even the fastest 144Hz panels. In all cases, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is never a constraint, as the game's 2016-era assets fit easily within even a fraction of that capacity.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest resolution at which this PC can run Inside at Ultra settings above 60 FPS?

A: The system runs Ultra at 3840x2160 with an average of 61.7 FPS, at 2560x1440 with 101.1 FPS, and at 1920x1080 with 138.9 FPS. All three resolutions are playable at Ultra, with 4K being the closest to the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance drops when moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 293.8 FPS, while Ultra averages 138.9 FPS — a reduction of 154.9 FPS, or roughly 52.7%.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU play a larger role in determining frame rates for this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor. The RX 7600 XT shows a consistent ~52% performance drop from Low to Ultra across all resolutions, while the i7-14700F's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom that never becomes a bottleneck.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 61.7 FPS, making it the most demanding playable option. The High preset at the same resolution averages 66.6 FPS, offering a small margin of safety.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to the RTX 3070 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083, while the RTX 3070 scores 17208. The RTX 3070 is 0.7% faster, a negligible difference that would not affect gameplay in Inside.

Q: Is there any resolution or preset where the game drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest measured average is 61.7 FPS at 4K Ultra. Every other configuration exceeds 60 FPS, with the next lowest being 66.6 FPS at 4K High.