Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 2530th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the lower-middle segment of the benchmark database. This pairing is far from the top of the charts, but the measured frame rates reveal that raw ranking does not tell the full story for this specific title. The data shows a system that is dramatically overqualified for the game’s demands at standard resolutions, yet it begins to show its limits when pushed to 4K with maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 2530 out of 3716, this configuration sits in the 32nd percentile of all tested combinations for Inside. That ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s modest standing in the broader hardware landscape—the RTX 3060 Ti falls in the 59th percentile among all GPUs—while the CPU is a far stronger component. The i7-14700F sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, meaning the processor is doing the heavy lifting in terms of overall hardware class.

The discrepancy between the CPU’s high percentile and the GPU’s middle-tier percentile explains why this combo ranks where it does. In a game like Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer with relatively simple geometry, the GPU’s raw compute power matters less than it would in a modern 3D shooter. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Ultra, the system produces 134.8 FPS, and even at 4K High, it maintains 60.3 FPS. Those are strong results for a GPU that ranks only in the 59th percentile globally. The rank is not a reflection of poor performance in this game; it is a reflection of the GPU’s position relative to the thousands of other configurations in the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the RTX 3060 Ti in benchmark scores are the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (0.7% higher score), the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (1.4% lower score), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (1.4% lower score), and the AMD Radeon R9 370X (1.7% higher score). In practical terms, any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, given that the performance deltas are all within a couple of percentage points. The RX 9060 is the closest competitor, with an average benchmark score just 0.7% above the RTX 3060 Ti; the R9 370X is the only one that scores higher by more than a single point, at 1.7% above.

On the CPU side, the i7-14700F’s nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P (0.2% lower score), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% higher score), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.6% higher score), and the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.8% higher score). The Ryzen 9 7900X is the most relevant consumer alternative, and its 0.6% advantage in average benchmark score would be imperceptible in Inside’s frame rates. Swapping the i7-14700F for any of these CPUs would produce essentially identical results in this game, as the title is not CPU-bound at any resolution tested.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this configuration, but only at the highest resolution and settings. At 1080p, the system delivers 279.5 FPS on Low, 226.8 FPS on Medium, 141.6 FPS on High, and 134.8 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Ultra costs roughly half the frame rate, which is a GPU-driven effect. The CPU’s role is minimal here: the i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is nowhere near saturation in a 2D platformer.

At 1440p, the pattern continues. Low settings produce 202.4 FPS, Medium drops to 162.7 FPS, High to 103.6 FPS, and Ultra to 97.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent—frame rates drop by roughly 25-30% across all presets—which indicates the GPU is handling the increased pixel count without the CPU becoming a limiting factor. The RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for these resolutions, as the game’s art style does not demand large texture pools.

The 4K results reveal where the GPU starts to struggle. Low settings produce 127.3 FPS, Medium drops to 103.7 FPS, High to 60.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 57.6 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is steep—from 103.7 to 60.3 FPS—and the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is a clear GPU limitation. The CPU’s influence is negligible at 4K; even the weakest CPU in the nearest rival group would still deliver the same frame rates, as Inside’s single-threaded workload is trivial for any modern desktop processor.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside. The verdict by resolution is straightforward: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 134.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also stay above 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 97.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of four presets are playable: Low (127.3 FPS), Medium (103.7 FPS), and High (60.3 FPS) all meet or exceed the 60 FPS threshold, but Ultra falls short at 57.6 FPS.

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the data shows this system clears it comfortably at 1080p and 1440p on maximum settings. For 4K gaming, users must choose between High and Ultra: High is playable at 60.3 FPS, while Ultra is not, at 57.6 FPS. The gap is small—just 2.4 FPS below the threshold—but the data is clear that Ultra at 4K is not a 60 FPS experience with this configuration.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i7-14700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 57.6, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 60.3 FPS, making it the highest playable setting at that resolution.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 97.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1440p are playable, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining nearly 100 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9060?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score 0.7% higher than the RTX 3060 Ti. In Inside, this translates to a negligible frame rate difference—well under 1 FPS at any resolution or preset.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700F overkill for Inside?

A: The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the game is a 2D puzzle platformer that places minimal demand on the processor. The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, not the CPU, so a weaker processor would perform identically in this title.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 141.6. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience with headroom for other tasks.

Q: Does the RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB memory limit performance in Inside?

A: The data does not show memory capacity as a limiting factor. The GPU delivers playable frame rates at 4K High (60.3 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (97.4 FPS), indicating that the 8 GB GDDR6 memory is sufficient for this game’s requirements.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 60.3 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 103.7 FPS and Low delivers 127.3 FPS, but High is the highest quality option that meets the threshold. Ultra is not playable at 57.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 97.4 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting available, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin of 37.4 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 134.8 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets are playable at this resolution, but Ultra provides the full visual experience without any frame rate concerns.