Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 delivers a surprisingly capable experience in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer that rarely stresses modern hardware. The recorded data shows this combination handles the game with ease at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a slight settings compromise to stay smooth. The strongest takeaway from the measurements is that this older GPU still has plenty of life for this title, thanks to the game's modest demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which produces an average of 83.8 FPS. The High preset drops to 53.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and Ultra is even lower at 48.4 FPS. Low settings run at 104.1 FPS, but Medium is the better choice since it offers a significant visual upgrade while still maintaining a comfortable frame rate cushion above the target.

At 2560x1440, the entire settings range is playable. The most demanding preset, Ultra, achieves 79.1 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS bar with room to spare. High runs at 85.2 FPS, Medium at 130.1 FPS, and Low at 168.2 FPS. For the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness, Ultra is the clear pick here, as the frame rate remains well above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the story is even better. Ultra settings deliver 107.2 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum quality. High reaches 112.8 FPS, Medium hits 182.1 FPS, and Low goes as high as 232.4 FPS. Since even the heaviest preset stays far above 60 FPS, there is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a steep drop in performance: Low runs at 104.1 FPS, Medium at 83.8 FPS, High at 53.5 FPS, and Ultra at 48.4 FPS. That is a 55.7 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, which indicates the GTX 1070 is doing most of the heavy lifting. The CPU, a 20-core Intel Core i7-14700F, has plenty of headroom for this title. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and single-core score of 4958 place it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, so it is not the bottleneck here.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows slightly: Low delivers 168.2 FPS, Medium 130.1 FPS, High 85.2 FPS, and Ultra 79.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 89.1 FPS, still a substantial margin that points to GPU-bound behavior. The CPU is likely sitting idle for much of the frame time, waiting on the GPU to render each frame.

At 1920x1080, the CPU starts to matter a bit more. Low settings produce 232.4 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that could begin to expose CPU limitations in other, more demanding titles. However, for Inside, even at this resolution, the GPU still governs the scaling: Ultra drops to 107.2 FPS, a 125.2 FPS difference from Low. The i7-14700F's 28 threads and 33 MB of shared L3 cache are far more than this game requires, so the core takeaway is that the GTX 1070 determines performance at every resolution, with the CPU never becoming the constraining factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 104.1 FPS average. This is a strong result, showing the game runs smoothly even at 4K when settings are reduced.
• Medium: 83.8 FPS average. A solid middle ground that stays comfortably above 60 FPS.
• High: 53.5 FPS average. This falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for a locked smooth experience.
• Ultra: 48.4 FPS average. The heaviest preset at 4K, and the data shows it is not viable for consistent 60 FPS play.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 168.2 FPS average. Extremely high performance, far beyond what is needed.
• Medium: 130.1 FPS average. Plenty of headroom for smooth gameplay.
• High: 85.2 FPS average. Still well above 60 FPS, making it a very usable setting.
• Ultra: 79.1 FPS average. The best visual preset at this resolution, and it clears the playable threshold with a 19.1 FPS margin.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 232.4 FPS average. The highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset.
• Medium: 182.1 FPS average. Still extremely fast, suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.
• High: 112.8 FPS average. A strong result that leaves ample room above 60 FPS.
• Ultra: 107.2 FPS average. The most demanding preset at 1080p, yet it still nearly doubles the 60 FPS target.

The data set includes only average FPS values, with no separate minimum or maximum frame time recordings. This means the analysis relies on average performance, which for a game like Inside with its slow-paced, side-scrolling gameplay, is a reliable indicator of overall smoothness. The absence of frame time spikes in the recorded data further suggests the experience is consistent across all tested settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside without question, and it does so with excellent performance across most settings and resolutions. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 3840x2160: The playable settings are Low and Medium. The best setting is Medium at 83.8 FPS. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS, so they are not recommended for a smooth experience. If you want to play at 4K, stick to Medium for the best balance of visuals and frame rate.
• 2560x1440: All four settings are playable. The best setting is Ultra at 79.1 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this resolution, giving you maximum quality while staying comfortably above 60 FPS.
• 1920x1080: All four settings are playable. The best setting is Ultra at 107.2 FPS. At 1080p, you can max everything out and still have a large margin above the target, making this the ideal resolution for this combo.

In short, the GTX 1070 is the deciding factor only at 4K, where it runs out of headroom on the higher presets. At 1440p and 1080p, the pairing is more than sufficient. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958, ensures no frame pacing issues, while the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this game's modest texture and geometry loads.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 48.4, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is Medium at 83.8 FPS.

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

A: The data shows Ultra at 79.1 FPS is the best choice for 2560x1440. It is the most demanding preset and still clears 60 FPS.

Q: How much faster is Low versus Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings run at 232.4 FPS, while Ultra runs at 107.2 FPS. That is a difference of 125.2 FPS, but both are far above the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The performance scaling between presets at each resolution shows significant frame rate drops as settings increase, while the Intel Core i7-14700F has ample headroom, ranking in the 91st percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS in the dataset is 232.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

*Q: Does the GTX 1070 hold up well for Inside?*

A: Yes. The GPU, which sits in the 47th percentile among all GPUs, still delivers playable frame rates at every tested resolution when settings are chosen appropriately. At 1080p and 1440p, even Ultra settings exceed 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3,716 tested combinations in the database for Inside, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3,089th. That places it in the lower portion of the ranking, which is expected given the GPU's age and its 47th percentile standing among all GPUs. However, the rank reflects the overall competitive field of high-end hardware in the database, not the actual playability of this game. The recorded FPS data proves the combo is more than capable for Inside, even if it does not top the charts compared to modern flagship GPUs. The CPU, on the other hand, is a strong contributor, with an average benchmark score of 53620 and a 91st percentile ranking, putting it close to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which scores 53288 and sits just 0.6% behind. This means the platform has longevity for future GPU upgrades, even if the current GTX 1070 limits absolute performance in newer, more demanding titles. For this specific game, the rank is a minor footnote; the real story is the smooth, high-FPS experience available across most settings.