Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer that is not graphically demanding by modern standards. The measured frame rates are extraordinarily high across all tested resolutions and settings, with the lowest average recorded being 109.2 FPS at 4K Ultra. This combination provides a massive performance buffer, ensuring that the game runs smoothly far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data indicates that this hardware is significantly overqualified for the title, offering headroom that could be leveraged for higher refresh rate displays or future, more demanding software.

Best Settings per Resolution

For a game like Inside, the objective is to maximize visual fidelity while maintaining a flawless frame rate. Based on the measured data, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is the Ultra preset at all three tested resolutions. The benchmark results show that the system does not merely hit 60 FPS at this setting; it far exceeds it.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 234.5 FPS. This is the highest fidelity option available and provides a frame rate that is nearly four times the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 169.3 FPS, which is still a remarkably high frame rate for a 1440p resolution, offering a smooth and responsive experience on high refresh rate monitors. Even at the most demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the Ultra preset holds an average of 109.2 FPS. This comfortably clears the 60 FPS target, demonstrating that the combo can handle maximum settings at 4K without any compromise to playability. Since all presets at every resolution clear the 60 FPS bar, the choice comes down to preference; the data shows that the most visually intensive setting, Ultra, is always viable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals provides context for where this hardware sits in the broader performance landscape. The benchmark data shows that the Intel Core i7-14700F, with an average score of 53620, is closely matched by several other high-end processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a direct competitor, scoring an average of 53288, which is just 0.6% slower. The Intel Xeon 6505P posts a score of 53701, making it 0.2% faster, while the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% faster with a score of 53469. The AMD EPYC 7313P trails slightly, with a score of 53206, representing a 0.8% performance deficit. This indicates that users with any of these CPUs would experience virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Inside.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT's average benchmark score of 13745 places it in a peculiar position relative to its named rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 13543, which is 1.5% slower. More surprisingly, the data lists the AMD Radeon 660M and NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile as close rivals, with scores of 13812 and 13821, respectively, making them 0.5% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 570X also appears, scoring 13871, which is 0.9% faster. It is important to note that these rival scores are aggregate averages from various benchmark suites, and the gaming-specific performance of the RX 7900 XT, as shown in the measured FPS for Inside, is exceptionally high. The aggregate data suggests a cluster of components with similar overall compute scores, but the real-world gaming results for this specific title show the RX 7900 XT providing an overwhelming amount of performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings and resolutions. The system demonstrates a clear and expected scaling pattern: performance decreases as resolution increases, and increases as settings are lowered.

1920x1080: The lowest resolution tested shows the highest performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 388.7 FPS. Moving to Medium yields 356.4 FPS, and High comes in at 248.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still produces an average of 234.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is approximately 154 FPS, illustrating the impact of the preset on the rendering load.

2560x1440: At 1440p, the frame rates remain extraordinarily high. The Low preset averages 350.3 FPS. Medium drops to 284.6 FPS, while High produces 178.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 169.3 FPS. This shows a smaller performance gap between Low and Ultra compared to 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor, but still far from being stressed.

3840x2160: At 4K resolution, the performance is still remarkable. The Low preset averages 221.6 FPS. Medium follows with 177.7 FPS. High settings yield 114.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset, the most intensive test, averages 109.2 FPS. Even at this highest resolution, the minimum performance is over 80% above the 60 FPS target, confirming that the entire range of settings is playable. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra shows a reduction from 234.5 FPS to 109.2 FPS, a drop of roughly 53%, which is consistent with the increase in pixel count.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC configuration can run Inside with exceptional ease. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four tested presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the system clears this by a substantial margin in all cases.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 234.5 FPS, which is far beyond what is required for a flawless experience. Similarly, at 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 169.3 FPS. The most demanding scenario, 3840x2160, also sees Ultra as the best setting, achieving an average of 109.2 FPS. This means users can enable the highest possible visual quality at any resolution without worrying about frame rate drops below the playable threshold. The data shows no scenario where the system struggles, making it an ideal match for this game, even on a high-refresh-rate 4K display. The performance headroom is so large that the game is effectively bottlenecked by the display's refresh rate rather than the hardware.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the system achieves an average frame rate of 109.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: All settings are playable at 2560x1440. The benchmark data indicates the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 169.3 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 388.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 234.5 FPS. This represents a performance difference of about 154 FPS between the two settings.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT a bottleneck for this game?

A: No. Based on the measured FPS, the GPU provides far more performance than needed. At 4K Ultra, it still manages 109.2 FPS, indicating it is not the limiting factor in any tested scenario.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288. This makes the Intel part 0.6% faster in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Does the frame rate stay above 60 FPS at 4K on the High preset?

A: Yes. The High preset at 3840x2160 produces an average frame rate of 114.5 FPS, which is significantly higher than the 60 FPS playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT ranks 434 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the system in the top 11.7% of all configurations tested for this game. This high ranking is a direct result of the exceptional performance measured, as the system not only clears the 60 FPS threshold at all settings but does so with a substantial margin. The rank is a reflection of the hardware's overall capability, and in the context of a lightweight title like Inside, the system's high-end components ensure it outperforms the vast majority of other user configurations. The position in the upper percentile of the database confirms that this is a top-tier setup for achieving the highest possible frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

For a game like Inside, the performance scaling across resolutions provides insight into which component is more influential. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rate decreases, but the relative impact of settings changes. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 154.2 FPS (from 388.7 to 234.5). At 2560x1440, this difference narrows to 181 FPS (from 350.3 to 169.3). At 3840x2160, the gap reduces further to 112.4 FPS (from 221.6 to 109.2). This trend indicates that the GPU's workload becomes more demanding at higher resolutions, but the game is so light that even at 4K, the GPU is not heavily taxed.

The CPU's role is more apparent when comparing frame rates at the same settings across resolutions. For instance, at the Ultra preset, the frame rate drops from 234.5 FPS at 1080p to 169.3 FPS at 1440p, and then to 109.2 FPS at 4K. This consistent drop is driven by the increased pixel rendering work, which falls squarely on the GPU. Given that the frame rates are exceptionally high even at 4K, it is clear that the GPU is not a bottleneck. Conversely, the CPU, with its high single-thread performance (as seen in its single-core benchmark scores), is more than sufficient to feed the GPU with draw calls. In this specific game, the data suggests that the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, but neither component is pushed to its limit. The performance is so high that any potential CPU or GPU bottleneck is irrelevant to achieving a playable experience; both components are performing their roles effectively to deliver the extreme frame rates observed.