Inside

The data for the Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 running Inside shows a puzzle platformer that is overwhelmingly driven by GPU headroom. The measured results, recorded across three resolutions and four quality presets, demonstrate that this combination delivers far more performance than the game demands, with the primary bottleneck shifting to the graphics card only at the highest settings and resolution. The recorded frames per second (FPS) figures show that the system is capable of maintaining fluid motion even in the most demanding scenarios, though the margin for error narrows significantly at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system exhibits exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 256 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this combination. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 205 FPS, with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 236 FPS. The High preset still delivers a robust 128 FPS average, while the Ultra preset maintains an average of 122 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is substantial, at 134 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor even at this resolution, though the CPU keeps the frame rate well above any playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve follows a similar pattern but with reduced headroom. The Low preset averages 184 FPS, while Medium averages 147 FPS, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS. High settings produce a 92 FPS average, and Ultra settings deliver an 88 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 96 FPS, showing that resolution scaling has a greater impact on the GPU's workload. The minimum recorded frame rate at Medium is 125 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating consistent performance without severe drops.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to feel the strain of the RTX 2060's 6 GB memory buffer and Turing architecture. The Low preset averages 116 FPS, which is still excellent for 4K. Medium settings reduce the average to 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. High settings drop the average to 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and Ultra settings further reduce it to 55 FPS. The recorded data shows that the transition from Medium to High at 4K represents a cliff edge, with the average frame rate falling by 35 FPS, a clear indication that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are saturated.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the database's nearest rivals for both components provides context for what similar hardware might achieve. The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals in the database are the Intel Xeon 6505P, which scores 53701 with a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290, which scores 53469 with a delta of 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, a delta of 0.6%, and the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, a delta of 0.8%. These deltas are all within one percent, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game's logic is trivially easy for such high-core-count parts.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, the average benchmark score is 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Radeon 680M with a score of 15270 and a delta of 0.1%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM with a score of 15199 and a delta of 0.6%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 with a score of 15171 and a delta of 0.8%. These deltas are all under one percent, so swapping the RTX 2060 for any of these cards would produce nearly identical performance in this game. The GTX 580 is a much older card, but its similar score suggests that Inside is not particularly demanding on modern GPU features. The RTX 3050 OEM and RX 7600 are more modern counterparts, yet their benchmark parity indicates they would all hover around the same FPS figures at each resolution and preset.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low and Medium presets. The recorded data shows 116 FPS at Low and 93 FPS at Medium. High settings drop to 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra is worse at 55 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gameplay?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 1920x1080, with an average of 122 FPS. The highest recorded average at this resolution is 256 FPS on Low, but Ultra is the most demanding preset that remains above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average score of 53620, which is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon 6505P (53701, -0.2%), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469, 0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53288, 0.6%), and the AMD EPYC 7313P (53206, 0.8%). All deltas are within one percent.

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes. The average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 55, which is below the playable threshold. Since the CPU has a 91st percentile ranking and the game is not CPU-intensive, the RTX 2060's performance ceiling is the cause of this shortfall.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p with High settings?

A: The recorded average is 92 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum frame rate was not recorded for the High preset at this resolution, but the Medium preset's minimum is 125 FPS, suggesting consistent performance.

Q: How does the RTX 2060's benchmark score compare to the RX 7600?

A: The RTX 2060 scores 15290, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, a delta of 0.8%. This means the RTX 2060 is slightly faster in the database's aggregate benchmarks, but the difference is negligible for Inside's frame rates.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear from the recorded data. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 122 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain playable, with Ultra averaging 88 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable, averaging 116 FPS and 93 FPS respectively. High and Ultra fall short at 58 FPS and 55 FPS. Therefore, this PC can run Inside at excellent frame rates for the vast majority of configurations. The only scenario where it fails to clear 60 FPS is at 4K with High or Ultra settings, where the RTX 2060's limitations become apparent. For a puzzle platformer, the Medium preset at 4K is visually sufficient and delivers a smooth 93 FPS average, making the system fully capable of running the game at its best playable quality.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2915 out of 3716 total combos for Inside. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is surprising given the high frame rates recorded. The explanation lies in the fact that Inside is an older title, and many modern high-end GPUs paired with flagship CPUs will achieve significantly higher frame rates, pushing this combo down in the rankings. The rank of 2915 out of 3716 indicates that roughly 78% of tested combinations perform better in this specific game. This does not reflect poorly on the hardware's absolute capability, but rather shows that the RTX 2060, while in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, is not a top-tier card for maximizing frame rates in a game that is easy to run.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 122 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies, with an average of 88 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the highest playable option, with an average of 93 FPS. The data shows that the step from Medium to High at 4K is a 35 FPS drop, making it imperative to stick with Medium for a smooth experience. The recorded minimum for 4K Medium is 79 FPS, which ensures no stutter even in complex scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Inside is heavily skewed toward the GPU, but the scaling patterns reveal nuances. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (256 FPS) and Ultra (122 FPS) is 134 FPS, which is entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering workload. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is never a limiting factor at this resolution, as even the lowest preset produces over 250 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low to Ultra delta is 96 FPS, showing that the GPU's fill rate is becoming more taxed, but the CPU still has ample headroom. At 3840x2160, the delta between Low (116 FPS) and Medium (93 FPS) is 23 FPS, and the drop to High (58 FPS) is another 35 FPS. This steep decline at 4K High and Ultra is a pure GPU bottleneck, as the RTX 2060's 6 GB memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the higher resolution textures and shading work. The CPU's role is minimal across all settings, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rates scale almost exclusively with resolution and preset, not with CPU load. The 58th percentile GPU ranking versus the 91st percentile CPU ranking confirms that the RTX 2060 is the constraining component in this pairing, particularly when pushing beyond 1080p Medium. For 4K High and Ultra, no amount of CPU headroom can compensate for the GPU's lack of raw throughput, which is why those presets fall below 60 FPS.