Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the Intel Arc B580 is a combination that sits in the upper-middle tier of tested hardware for Inside. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 53620, ranks in the 91st percentile of all tested processors, placing it decisively above the median. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are the Intel Xeon 6505P, which scores 53701 (a negligible 0.2% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 (0.6% behind). The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is also nearby at 53469, just 0.3% ahead of the i7-14700F, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios, these processors would deliver essentially identical frame pacing. On the graphics side, the Arc B580 holds the 68th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 23021. Its closest rivals are a mixed group: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is 0.2% ahead at 23061, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 0.7% ahead at 23172, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is 0.6% behind at 22895. The NVIDIA P106-100 is 1% ahead at 23249. This clustering means that, for this game, the Arc B580's performance envelope is effectively interchangeable with these older or differently-positioned cards, though architectural differences in driver overhead or specific rasterization tasks could still produce minor variations in real-world frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data, the CPU side of this combo offers performance that is statistically tied with several other high-core-count processors. The Intel Xeon 6505P, with an average score of 53701, is the closest match, trailing the i7-14700F by just 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 0.6% slower in aggregate benchmarks, making it a direct alternative for systems where platform preference or memory compatibility (DDR4 vs DDR5) might sway the choice. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 and AMD EPYC 7313P are also within a 0.8% delta, though these are more exotic workstation parts that would rarely be considered for a gaming build. For the GPU, the Arc B580's score of 23021 puts it in a tight band with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which is 0.7% higher at 23172. This is a notable comparison because the RTX 3080 is a much larger and more power-hungry card, yet the data shows they land at nearly the same average benchmark score. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is 0.2% ahead, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is 0.6% behind, meaning that users coming from any of these GPUs would experience a very similar frame output in Inside when paired with a sufficiently strong CPU. The NVIDIA P106-100 is 1% ahead, but that card's compute-oriented design makes it an unlikely gaming choice. In practical terms, a system with an RTX 3080 or RTX 2080 would behave almost identically to this Arc B580 configuration in this title, provided the CPU is not the limiting factor.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling, with the CPU providing ample headroom. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Ultra settings produces a drop from 269.2 FPS to 125.9 FPS, a reduction of 143.3 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 55.2 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs 79.5 FPS, indicating that the High preset is disproportionately more demanding than Medium. Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers: Low runs at 195.5 FPS, Medium at 157.5 FPS, High at 96.3 FPS, and Ultra at 89.7 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more telling for the GPU's role. At High settings, 1440p yields 96.3 FPS, but 2160p drops to 63.1 FPS, a 34.5% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is from 195.5 FPS to 124.2 FPS, a 36.5% reduction. These proportional declines are classic signs of GPU-bound rendering, where the pixel count directly taxes the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The CPU's influence is negligible here, as the i7-14700F's single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2429, is more than sufficient to feed the Arc B580 at all tested resolutions. The data shows no anomalous bottleneck patterns, such as a near-constant FPS across resolutions, which would indicate CPU limitation. Instead, every resolution change yields a meaningful FPS shift, confirming that the Arc B580 is the performance ceiling in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo's behavior across all twelve tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the lowest preset produces an average of 269.2 FPS, which is exceptionally high and far beyond any display's refresh rate. Medium settings run at 214 FPS, High at 134.5 FPS, and Ultra at 125.9 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 8.6 FPS, suggesting that Ultra offers diminishing returns over High at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the averages are 195.5 FPS for Low, 157.5 FPS for Medium, 96.3 FPS for High, and 89.7 FPS for Ultra. Here, the drop from Medium to High is 61.2 FPS, which is the largest single-step penalty across all resolutions, indicating that High settings introduce a significant rendering cost. The 4K results show the most stress: Low averages 124.2 FPS, Medium 96.4 FPS, High 63.1 FPS, and Ultra 57.7 FPS. Notably, the Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and High just barely clears it. The min and max FPS values are not recorded in the data, so only the averages are available for analysis. The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent pattern of roughly halving the frame rate at the top end, with 1080p dropping from 269.2 to 125.9, 1440p from 195.5 to 89.7, and 4K from 124.2 to 57.7. This indicates that the Arc B580's performance scales predictably with the workload, and the i7-14700F never introduces instability or frame pacing issues, as evidenced by the smooth average FPS deltas.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested CPU-GPU combinations for Inside, this pairing holds the 2801st position out of 3716 total combos. This places it in the 75th percentile of all tested systems, meaning that roughly a quarter of all configurations perform better, while the majority perform worse. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's 68th percentile standing, as the CPU's 91st percentile score is effectively wasted in a title that is not CPU-intensive. The data confirms this: a weaker CPU paired with the same Arc B580 would likely achieve nearly identical frame rates, as the bottleneck is clearly in the graphics card. Conversely, a stronger GPU paired with the i7-14700F would push this combo much higher in the rankings. The rank of 2801 is a reflection of the Arc B580's mid-tier position in the GPU hierarchy, not a condemnation of the CPU. For context, the nearest GPU rivals—the RTX 3080 and RTX 2080—would likely yield similar or slightly better ranks, given their nearly identical average benchmark scores. The combo's position is respectable for 4K gaming at High settings, but it is not a top-tier configuration for this game. The data suggests that users seeking higher rankings would need to prioritize a more powerful GPU, as the CPU's contribution to Inside's frame rate is minimal at all tested settings.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 57.7, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K preset is High, which averages 63.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080, every preset exceeds 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 125.9 FPS. This is the most comfortable resolution, but 2560x1440 also allows Ultra settings at 89.7 FPS, which is well above the threshold.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172, which is 0.7% higher than the Arc B580's 23021. In Inside, this would translate to a negligible FPS difference, likely less than 1 frame per second.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this title?

A: No. The i7-14700F's single-core performance is strong, and the FPS scaling between resolutions is consistent with a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking is far above what Inside requires.

Q: What is the lowest playable setting at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 124.2, which is comfortably above 60. Medium runs at 96.4 FPS, and High at 63.1 FPS, leaving only Ultra below the threshold.

Q: How many total combinations does this rank of 2801 represent?

A: This combo ranks 2801st out of 3716 tested combinations, meaning it outperforms 915 other configurations and is beaten by 2800.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 125.9 FPS, which is the highest quality setting available and far above the threshold. There is no need to reduce settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding option delivers more than double the playable frame rate. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 89.7 FPS, again clearing the 60 FPS bar with significant headroom. The High preset at this resolution runs at 96.3 FPS, but Ultra is still playable, so it is the recommended choice. At 3840x2160, the situation changes: High settings average 63.1 FPS, which is just above the threshold, while Ultra drops to 57.7 FPS, which is unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. Therefore, High is the best setting at 4K, as it is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The data shows a clear progression: 1080p and 1440p can both run Ultra without issue, while 4K requires a step down to High. Medium at 4K runs at 96.4 FPS, but High is preferable for visual quality while still maintaining playability.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside successfully at all three tested resolutions, but with a caveat at the highest settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with every preset, from Low at 269.2 FPS to Ultra at 125.9 FPS, making it fully playable at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, the same is true: Ultra averages 89.7 FPS, with no preset falling below the threshold. The 4K resolution is where the limit appears. The data indicates that High settings at 3840x2160 produce 63.1 FPS, which is playable, but Ultra drops to 57.7 FPS, missing the 60 FPS target. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 have all four presets listed as playable, while 3840x2160 lists High, Low, and Medium as playable, with Ultra excluded. In summary, the Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a smooth experience for Inside at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings. For players who insist on 4K Ultra, the 57.7 FPS average is a miss, but the drop to High is a minor compromise that restores full playability. The GPU is the decisive component here, as the CPU's substantial headroom ensures that no frame rate variance is attributable to processor limitations.