Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a strong showing in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Benchmark data shows this combination is capable of high frame rates across most settings, though 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits. The measured results indicate a system that can easily handle the game’s relatively modest demands, with clear scaling patterns that separate CPU-bound and GPU-bound scenarios. This analysis breaks down the exact FPS measurements, component roles, and practical verdicts for each resolution tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 combination produces excellent frame rates across all four tested settings. The Low preset reaches an average of 240 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded in the entire dataset. Medium settings deliver an average of 192 FPS, with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. High settings drop slightly to 120 FPS on average, while Ultra still maintains a strong 114 FPS average. None of the 1080p tests report minimum or maximum values for Low, High, or Ultra, but the Medium preset provides the only full range of frame time data at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very playable but shows a predictable decline from 1080p. Low settings average 172 FPS, Medium averages 138 FPS (with a minimum of 117 FPS and maximum of 159 FPS), High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 82 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is substantial—roughly 52 FPS—which suggests that the graphics settings have a significant impact on GPU workload at this resolution. The Medium preset again provides complete min/max data, while the other presets only list averages.

At 3840x2160, the strain on the Intel Arc B570 becomes evident. Low settings still deliver a playable average of 108 FPS, and Medium manages 87 FPS (with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS). However, High settings drop to 54 FPS on average, which falls below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Ultra is even more demanding, averaging only 52 FPS. The data shows that 4K High and Ultra are not viable for consistent 60 FPS gameplay, while Low and Medium clear the threshold comfortably. The min/max figures for 4K Medium (74 to 100) indicate reasonably stable frame pacing, but the average of 87 FPS is notably lower than the 1440p Medium result of 138 FPS.

The overall pattern across resolutions is consistent: Low settings roughly double the frame rate compared to Ultra at the same resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 126 FPS (240 vs 114). At 1440p, it is 90 FPS (172 vs 82). At 4K, it is 56 FPS (108 vs 52). This scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor when settings increase, as the frame rate drops proportionally with pixel count and graphical complexity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700F and the Intel Arc B570 in Inside. At 1080p with Low settings, the frame rate hits 240 FPS, which is likely near the ceiling for this game engine or the test methodology. This indicates that the CPU—with its 20 cores and 28 threads, boosting to 5.40 GHz—is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions and settings. The CPU’s high single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958, is sufficient for a puzzle platformer’s logic and physics load.

As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The Intel Arc B570’s specifications—10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth—start to show limitations at higher pixel counts. The frame rate drops from 172 FPS at 1440p Low to 108 FPS at 4K Low, a 64 FPS reduction that scales with the pixel count increase. This pattern confirms that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the bottlenecks at higher resolutions, not the CPU.

The settings scaling further clarifies the GPU’s role. At 4K, going from Low to Medium reduces the average FPS from 108 to 87, then to 54 at High, and finally 52 at Ultra. The steep drop between Medium and High (33 FPS) suggests that High settings introduce graphical features that heavily tax the Arc B570’s 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs. In contrast, the CPU’s role remains constant across resolutions—the i7-14700F does not become a limiting factor at any tested setting, as evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset still achieves 52 FPS, which is more likely GPU-bound than CPU-bound.

The data also shows that the gap between 1440p and 4K is larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p. For example, at Ultra settings, the frame rates are 114 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are roughly 28% from 1080p to 1440p, then 37% from 1440p to 4K. This non-linear scaling indicates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth (380.0 GB/s) and bus width (160-bit) become increasingly strained as resolution grows, making the Arc B570 the clear performance arbiter at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?*

A: Yes, but only on Low or Medium settings. The measured average FPS at 4K is 108 on Low and 87 on Medium, both above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High and Ultra averages of 54 and 52 FPS, respectively, fall short of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: Ultra is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, with an average of 82 FPS. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, so users can prioritize visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 240 at 1080p to 172 at 1440p, then to 108 at 4K. This represents a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 114 FPS at 1080p to 82 FPS at 1440p and 52 FPS at 4K, a 54% reduction.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14700F bottleneck the Intel Arc B570 in this game?

A: No. The data shows that frame rates scale with resolution and settings in a way that points to GPU limitations. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122) and high boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensure it is not a constraint at any tested configuration.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at Medium settings?

A: Medium is the only preset with complete min/max data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 163 to 221 FPS (average 192). At 1440p, it is 117 to 159 FPS (average 138). At 4K, it is 74 to 100 FPS (average 87). The spreads are relatively narrow, indicating stable performance.

*Q: Is the Intel Arc B570’s 10 GB of VRAM sufficient for Inside?*

A: Yes. The game is a puzzle platformer with modest texture and geometry demands, and the measured frame rates do not show signs of VRAM-related stuttering or performance collapse at any resolution or setting. The 10 GB capacity is well above what this title requires.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 combination can run Inside at 60 FPS or higher in most scenarios, with clear caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, every settings preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—delivers an average above 60 FPS, with Ultra hitting 114 FPS and Low reaching 240 FPS. This resolution is effectively maxed out, and users can choose any preset for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold: Low averages 172 FPS, Medium 138 FPS, High 86 FPS, and Ultra 82 FPS. The best visual quality setting, Ultra, still provides an 82 FPS average, which is comfortably above the playable threshold and offers headroom for any minor frame drops. For most users, 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot for this hardware.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed. Low and Medium settings are playable, with averages of 108 FPS and 87 FPS respectively. The Medium preset’s minimum of 74 FPS also stays above 60, making it the recommended choice for 4K. However, High and Ultra settings fall short, averaging 54 FPS and 52 FPS. These are not playable at a consistent 60 FPS, and users targeting 4K should stick to Medium or lower. The data suggests that 4K High and Ultra are reserved for less demanding titles or future GPU upgrades.

Overall, this system is a strong performer for Inside, with the only notable limitation being 4K at high graphical presets. For 1080p and 1440p users, the combination offers more than enough power to enjoy the game at maximum settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-14700F, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 53620 is closely matched by several other processors. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701, which is 0.2% higher, putting it effectively on par in synthetic tests. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, a 0.3% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, 0.6% lower. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, 0.8% lower. In Inside, these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates, as the game’s CPU demands are modest and all of these processors exceed the required performance by a wide margin. The i7-14700F’s 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that it is not a limiting factor in this title.

For the Intel Arc B570, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 20556 places it near a few notable competitors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, just 0.1% lower, meaning the Arc B570 should perform almost identically in Inside—expect similar FPS at all resolutions and settings. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% higher, which is within the margin of measurement noise. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (0.4% lower) and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (0.5% higher), both of which are also very close. In practice, any of these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few FPS of the Arc B570 in this game, so users with those cards can expect comparable playability. The Arc B570’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it is a mid-range performer, and Inside’s light graphical load means even this level of performance is sufficient for high frame rates.

The practical takeaway is that swapping the i7-14700F for any of its nearest rivals, or the Arc B570 for any of its closest competitors, would not meaningfully change the gaming experience in Inside. The CPU side has ample headroom, and the GPU side is the primary factor at 4K, but the differences among these alternatives are under 1% in synthetic benchmarks, so real-world FPS would be virtually indistinguishable.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 pair ranks 2983 out of 3716 total combos for Inside. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, which might seem surprising given the strong absolute frame rates. The ranking reflects the fact that Inside is an older, less demanding title, and many other tested combinations—likely featuring higher-end GPUs or more recent hardware—achieve even higher frame rates, particularly at 4K Ultra where the Arc B570 struggles.

However, the rank should be interpreted in context. The combo still delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, and at 4K on Low and Medium. The 2983rd position out of 3716 means that roughly 733 combinations perform better, but these are likely systems with more powerful GPUs that can sustain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra or push frame rates well beyond 240 FPS at 1080p. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the difference between 114 FPS and 240 FPS at 1080p Ultra is unlikely to be perceptible to most players, as the game’s mechanics do not require twitch-level response times.

The rank also indicates that this combo is not at the top of the performance hierarchy, but it is far from the bottom. The 65th percentile GPU ranking and 91st percentile CPU ranking suggest that the bottleneck is the GPU, and users who want to improve this combo’s standing in Inside would benefit most from a GPU upgrade rather than a CPU swap. That said, for the actual gameplay experience, the combo’s ability to hit 60 FPS at 4K Medium and 82 FPS at 1440p Ultra means it fully satisfies the requirements of the game, regardless of where it sits in the aggregate ranking. The rank is a relative measure, but the absolute performance is what matters for playability, and the data confirms this system is more than adequate for Inside.