Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer that makes modest demands on a gaming PC, yet the measured data for this Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination shows a system that has no trouble at any tested resolution. The recorded frame rates across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K all clear the 60 FPS playable threshold, often by a wide margin. The following analysis walks through the optimal settings, the balance of CPU versus GPU load, and how this pairing compares with other hardware in the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 134 FPS. This is the highest graphical preset available, so the system has headroom to spare even at the maximum visual quality. The measured data shows no need to compromise on settings at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the answer is again Ultra, with an average of 96 FPS. The drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is noticeable, roughly 28%, but the frame rate remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution still allows the full visual experience without any settings reduction.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is still playable with an average of 60 FPS, which exactly meets the playable threshold. High settings at this resolution produce 63 FPS, while Medium reaches 102 FPS and Low reaches 127 FPS. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the boundary case, where the system is right at the edge of the 60 FPS line. For users who prefer a safety margin, High settings at 4K provide a slightly higher average of 63 FPS, though both options clear the threshold.

Across all three resolutions, the pattern is consistent: this combination can run the game at its highest preset. The only place where the margin becomes tight is 4K Ultra, where the average sits exactly at 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows that resolution scaling has a significant impact on frame rates, which points to the GPU being the primary limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system produces 281 FPS, while at 4K Low it drops to 127 FPS, a reduction of roughly 55%. This steep decline with increasing pixel count is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU is capable of feeding frames faster than the GPU can render them at higher resolutions.

The preset scaling reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 281 FPS to 134 FPS, which is a 52% drop. At 4K, the same preset change reduces the average from 127 FPS to 60 FPS, a 53% drop. The percentage impact of preset changes remains nearly identical across resolutions, which indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the preset scaling would show a smaller relative impact at higher resolutions where the GPU load is heavier.

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and its benchmark scores place it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. This level of single-thread performance is far more than Inside requires, so the CPU side is not a constraint at any of the tested settings. The data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is the component that determines the frame rate ceiling.

The min and max FPS figures available for Medium settings at each resolution also show the GPU's role. At 1080p Medium, the range is 191 to 259 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 137 to 186 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 86 to 117 FPS. The absolute spread narrows as resolution increases, which is consistent with the GPU becoming progressively more saturated and less able to produce large frame time swings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, which sits within a tight cluster of comparable processors. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701, a 0.2% difference, meaning it would behave nearly identically in this game. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, a 0.6% difference, and the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, a 0.8% difference. For a game like Inside, which places minimal load on the processor, any of these alternatives would produce the same frame rates because the GPU is the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, and its nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, a 0.4% difference, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, a 0.5% difference, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, a 1.5% difference. The Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, a 1.6% difference. These small deltas mean that swapping the GPU for any of these alternatives would result in essentially the same measured FPS in Inside, provided the rest of the system remains unchanged.

It is notably the GPU rivals listed include both desktop and mobile parts, and the benchmark averages reflect their overall compute capabilities rather than their performance in this specific game. However, given the wide margin between this GPU and the 60 FPS threshold at most resolutions, even a small drop in performance from one of these rivals would still leave the game playable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside without question. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, the best playable settings are Ultra with an average of 134 FPS, at 2560x1440, Ultra with an average of 96 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Ultra with an average of 60 FPS. Every resolution and preset combination listed in the measured data clears the 60 FPS threshold, including the most demanding case of 4K Ultra.

The only caveat is that 4K Ultra sits exactly at the 60 FPS average, so users who prefer a buffer above the threshold may opt for High settings at that resolution, which yields 63 FPS. At 1080p and 1440p, the system has substantial headroom, with 1080p Ultra running at more than double the playable threshold and 1440p Ultra running at 60% above it.

The data indicates that this is a very comfortable pairing for Inside. The game is not demanding by modern standards, and the RTX 2060 SUPER, while a mid-range GPU from the previous generation, is more than sufficient here. The CPU is effectively a non-factor, as its performance is far beyond what this puzzle platformer requires.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 60 FPS, which exactly meets the playable threshold. High settings at the same resolution produce 63 FPS if a small margin is preferred.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, 1080p averages 281 FPS while 4K averages 127 FPS, which is roughly 2.2 times faster. At Ultra settings, 1080p averages 134 FPS while 4K averages 60 FPS, roughly 2.2 times faster as well.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates scale heavily with resolution and preset changes, while the Intel Core i7-14700F has benchmark scores in the 91st percentile, far above what this game demands.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER sufficient for 1440p gaming in Inside?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 Ultra settings the average FPS is 96, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. Even the most demanding preset leaves a comfortable margin.

Q: How does this GPU compare to the RTX 3060 Mobile in performance?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, while the RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, a difference of 0.4%. They would perform nearly identically in Inside.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the range is 191 to 259 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it is 137 to 186 FPS. At 4K Medium, it is 86 to 117 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this Intel Core i7-14700F and RTX 2060 SUPER pairing ranks 2556 out of 3716 combos for Inside. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, which makes sense given that the game is lightweight and many higher-end GPUs will push far beyond the frame rates recorded here.

However, the rank does not tell the full story. The measured data shows that this combination is more than capable of running the game at maximum settings at all resolutions, so the rank reflects relative performance among a wide range of hardware rather than any deficiency in playability. A rank of 2556 out of 3716 means that roughly 31% of tested combos perform worse, while 69% perform better, but the practical takeaway is that every tested combination in this data set that falls below this rank still has to be measured against the 60 FPS threshold, not the top of the leaderboard.

The CPU alone sits in the 91st percentile among all processors, and the GPU sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. The combination is well-balanced for this title, with the CPU providing ample headroom and the GPU handling the rendering load comfortably.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: average 281 FPS
• Medium: average 225 FPS, minimum 191 FPS, maximum 259 FPS
• High: average 141 FPS
• Ultra: average 134 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: average 202 FPS
• Medium: average 162 FPS, minimum 137 FPS, maximum 186 FPS
• High: average 101 FPS
• Ultra: average 96 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: average 127 FPS
• Medium: average 102 FPS, minimum 86 FPS, maximum 117 FPS
• High: average 63 FPS
• Ultra: average 60 FPS

The complete set of measurements shows a clear and consistent hierarchy. Higher resolutions reduce frame rates across every preset, and higher presets reduce frame rates at every resolution. The minimum and maximum figures for Medium settings at each resolution provide a sense of frame time consistency, with the spread narrowing as resolution increases, indicating a more stable output at higher GPU loads. All recorded averages remain at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming that this system handles Inside without any playability concerns.