Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016-07-06. Benchmark results show this pairing is far beyond the demands of the title, with every tested resolution and preset clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin. The data indicates a system that provides a completely fluid experience, making the game's visual style and physics interactions run without any perceptible frame pacing issues. This analysis examines the measured performance data, the role each component plays, and how this specific combo ranks against other tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The data from the FACT PACK shows the Intel Core i7-14700F sits in the 91st percentile of all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest performance rivals are extremely close, with the Intel Xeon 6505P scoring 53701 (a delta of -0.2%), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scoring 53469 (a delta of 0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scoring 53288 (a delta of 0.6%), and the AMD EPYC 7313P scoring 53206 (a delta of 0.8%). These deltas are all under one percent, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Inside.

On the graphics side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT holds the 55th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13543. Its nearest rivals, according to the data, are the AMD Radeon HD 7770M with a score of 13536 (a delta of 0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 with a score of 13515 (a delta of 0.2%), the NVIDIA P106-090 with a score of 13470 (a delta of 0.5%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 with a score of 13407 (a delta of 1%). While these GPUs are statistically close in the aggregate benchmark, the RX 9070 XT's specific architecture and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory make it the clear choice for this game, as the measured FPS data confirms.

For a user considering alternatives, the data implies that swapping the i7-14700F for any of its nearest rivals would not change the outcome in Inside. The game is not demanding enough to expose the sub-one-percent differences between these CPUs. Similarly, while the GPU rivals are close in average score, the RX 9070 XT's measured performance in this specific title is so high that even a small drop to one of these alternatives would still likely result in playable frame rates, though the margin for error at 4K Ultra would shrink.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 100.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: The data indicates that Ultra is the best settings preset at 2560x1440, providing an average of 154.1 FPS. All other presets (Low, Medium, High) also exceed 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the frame rate scale between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 388.6 FPS on Low settings to 219.8 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a significant performance cost for the higher visual fidelity, but the frame rate remains exceptionally high.

Q: Is the frame rate higher at 2560x1440 on High settings than at 3840x2160 on Medium settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 164.5. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 166.8. The two are very close, but the 1440p High preset is slightly lower than the 4K Medium preset in this comparison.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo in the game?

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 100.3 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. Even this most demanding configuration stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700F compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has an average score of 53288. This puts the i7-14700F approximately 0.6% ahead of the Ryzen 9 7900X.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. All numbers are average FPS values, as minimum and maximum FPS were not recorded in the data.

At 1920x1080, the system is massively overqualified. The Low preset delivers an average of 388.6 FPS. Moving to Medium drops this to 356.9 FPS, which is still a remarkably high number. The High preset produces an average of 230.4 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still yields an average of 219.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution represents a drop of 168.8 FPS, or roughly 43 percent of the Low preset's performance.

At 2560x1440, the numbers remain extremely high. The Low preset averages 330.8 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 266 FPS. High settings produce an average of 164.5 FPS, and Ultra settings come in at 154.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 176.7 FPS, showing that the resolution increase has a notable impact on the absolute performance ceiling.

At 3840x2160, the system still has no trouble maintaining high frame rates. The Low preset averages 209.1 FPS. Medium settings deliver 166.8 FPS. High settings produce an average of 101.6 FPS, and Ultra settings are close behind at 100.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 108.8 FPS, which is the smallest absolute difference between these presets across all tested resolutions.

The data shows a clear pattern: resolution scaling has a more significant impact on the Low and Medium presets than on High and Ultra. For example, moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low drops the average from 388.6 FPS to 209.1 FPS, a reduction of 179.5 FPS. In contrast, moving from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra drops from 219.8 FPS to 100.3 FPS, a reduction of 119.5 FPS. This suggests that the higher presets are more bound by GPU shader work, while the lower presets are limited by other factors like fill rate or memory bandwidth.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside flawlessly. The data shows that at every resolution and every settings preset, the average frame rate is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Ultra, which runs at an average of 219.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is also Ultra, with an average of 154.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best settings preset is again Ultra, maintaining an average of 100.3 FPS.

The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at all three resolutions. This means a user can select any graphical configuration and be guaranteed a smooth experience. The lowest performance point in the entire dataset is 4K Ultra at 100.3 FPS, which is still 40.3 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests that the system has significant headroom and could even handle future patches or mods that increase the graphical load. The game's 2016 release date and puzzle platformer genre mean it is not graphically intensive, and this hardware combination obliterates any potential performance concern.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals interesting insights into which component matters more for Inside. The game is a Puzzle Platformer, which typically relies more on CPU for game logic and physics, but the visual rendering is still dependent on the GPU. The data shows that resolution scaling has a clear effect on frame rates, which indicates the GPU is a significant factor.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, with the Low preset hitting 388.6 FPS. This is a scenario where the CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is likely the limiting factor at the very highest frame rates. The GPU, which is capable of far more work, is being held back by the CPU's ability to feed it draw calls. However, the frame rates are so high that this CPU limitation is not a practical concern.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets. The Low preset drops from 388.6 to 330.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops from 219.8 to 154.1 FPS. This indicates the GPU is starting to take on more of the workload. At 3840x2160, the trend continues, with the Low preset dropping to 209.1 FPS and the Ultra preset dropping to 100.3 FPS. The GPU is now clearly the dominant factor, as the increased pixel count requires more shading and texture work.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, as the GPU cannot reach its full potential. At 1440p, the balance shifts, and the GPU becomes more important. At 4K, the GPU is the definitive limiting factor. This is a classic pattern for a game that is not heavily threaded, as the single-core performance of the i7-14700F (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958) is more than sufficient to drive the game logic. The GPU's raw compute power, measured at 48.66 TFLOPS FP32, is what ultimately determines the frame rate at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data provides a clear recommendation for the best settings at each resolution. The goal is to find the most demanding preset that still stays at or above 60 FPS, which in this case is always the Ultra preset.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which produces an average of 219.8 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and it runs at a frame rate that is more than three times the playable threshold. There is no reason to use any lower preset at this resolution, as the performance headroom is immense.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 154.1 FPS. This is a substantial drop from the 1080p result, but it is still far above 60 FPS. The visual quality improvement from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable, and the system handles it without issue.

At 3840x2160, the best settings remain Ultra, delivering an average of 100.3 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration in the dataset, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin. The fact that the lowest average FPS in the entire test suite is 100.3 FPS means that a user can confidently max out all settings at any resolution without worrying about performance drops. The data implies that this system is not just playable, but perfectly smooth in the most demanding scenario.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination ranks 633rd out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the top 17 percent of all tested system configurations. The data indicates that this is a high-performing combo, but not the absolute top tier. The rank is likely influenced by the fact that Inside is an older game, and many newer, more powerful GPUs have been tested since its release.

The rank of 633 out of 3716 suggests that there are 632 combos that perform better, and 3083 combos that perform worse. Given the measured FPS data, which shows this combo never drops below 100 FPS at any resolution, the rank is more a reflection of the absolute performance ceiling of other hardware rather than any deficiency in this system. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking and the GPU's 55th percentile ranking indicate that the CPU is a stronger component relative to the test pool than the GPU. However, the combination of a top-tier CPU with a capable GPU results in a system that is more than sufficient for this game.

The data also shows that the combo's performance is consistent across all settings, with no anomalous drops. This suggests that the system is well-balanced for this title, with no single component creating a bottleneck that would cause frame rate dips. The rank of 633 is a strong result, confirming that this is a dependable combination for playing Inside at the highest settings with smooth performance.