Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer released in 2016. Measured data shows this combination handles the game with overwhelming headroom across all tested resolutions and presets, with average frame rates never dropping below 97 FPS even at the most demanding settings. The benchmark results indicate a system that is effectively overkill for this title, providing a fluid experience that far exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every configuration tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combination produces robust frame rates that remain consistently high. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 204.3, while Medium settings still deliver a substantial 165.6 FPS average. High settings at 4K maintain a strong 105.6 FPS average, and the most demanding Ultra preset yields 97 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a predictable performance curve, with the Ultra preset representing a 52.5% reduction in frame rate compared to Low, yet still maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance headroom expands considerably. Low settings produce an average of 328.8 FPS, which climbs to 266 FPS at Medium settings. High settings deliver 165.6 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 158.5 FPS. The delta between Medium and High is notable at roughly 100 FPS, suggesting that the High preset introduces significant rendering complexity that impacts the GPU more substantially than the step from Low to Medium.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system operates at its peak efficiency. Low settings achieve an average of 389.9 FPS, while Medium settings are nearly as fast at 360.6 FPS. High settings deliver 228.9 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 216.7 FPS. The frame rates at this resolution are so high that they approach the practical limits of display refresh rates, indicating that the GPU is rarely the bottleneck and that CPU performance becomes a more relevant factor in determining maximum output.

The data shows no min or max FPS values were recorded for any configuration, meaning the benchmark focused solely on average performance metrics. All measured FPS figures are based on actual hardware testing, as indicated by the `dataIsMeasured` field being true.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 97 FPS. This is a significant finding because Ultra settings typically represent the maximum visual fidelity, and this combo maintains a 37 FPS buffer above the playable threshold. The High preset at 4K offers 105.6 FPS, but Ultra remains the recommended choice for users prioritizing image quality without sacrificing playability.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings are again the best option, delivering 158.5 FPS. This represents nearly 2.6x the playable threshold, providing ample headroom for high refresh rate monitors. The performance at 1440p Ultra demonstrates that this resolution is well within the comfortable operating range for this hardware combination.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 216.7 FPS, which is the highest average FPS across any resolution and preset combination. This makes Ultra the clear choice at 1080p, as the frame rate is more than three times the 60 FPS threshold. The data reveals that all four presets at every resolution are playable, with no configuration falling below the 60 FPS minimum, but Ultra consistently offers the best visual experience while maintaining exemplary performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU in this game. The Intel Core i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, provides substantial computational headroom that becomes evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 173.2 FPS (389.9 vs 216.7), which represents a 44.4% drop. This relatively modest reduction suggests that the GPU is handling the increased graphical load efficiently, while the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery.

At 4K, the performance gap between Low and Ultra is 107.3 FPS (204.3 vs 97), a 52.5% reduction. This larger percentage drop at higher resolution indicates that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases. The RTX 4070, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, shows it can handle 4K rendering, but the scaling pattern demonstrates that resolution increases place proportionally more strain on the GPU than the CPU.

The CPU's influence is most apparent when comparing 1080p and 1440p performance. At Low settings, the jump from 389.9 FPS at 1080p to 328.8 FPS at 1440p represents a 15.7% drop, while at Ultra settings the drop is 26.9% (216.7 to 158.5). This differential suggests that the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, because the GPU takes on more of the rendering workload. The i7-14700F's PassMark single-thread score of 4257 and multi-thread score of 41317 indicate strong per-core performance that prevents CPU bottlenecks even at very high frame rates.

Benchmark results indicate that for Inside, the GPU is the primary determinant of performance at 4K, while the CPU becomes increasingly relevant at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. The RTX 4070's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides ample compute for this game's rendering demands, but the CPU's ability to feed frames at 389.9 FPS at 1080p Low shows that the processor is not a limiting factor in this configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 635th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 17.1% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance of the pair, though the game's age and modest system requirements mean that many lower-end combinations can also achieve playable frame rates.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 91 against all processors indicates that the i7-14700F outperforms 91% of CPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score of 53620 places it in the upper echelon of desktop processors. The GPU's percentile ranking of 81 against all GPUs shows that the RTX 4070 outperforms 81% of graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 37648.

For a game like Inside, which is a Puzzle Platformer rather than a demanding AAA title, this combo's 635th rank out of 3716 demonstrates that while the hardware is capable of far more demanding workloads, it still performs admirably here. The rank reflects the combination's ability to maintain high frame rates across all settings, which confirms the balanced nature of this pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU based on average benchmark scores, the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701, which is 0.2% higher than the i7-14700F, making it essentially equivalent in performance. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, 0.3% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, 0.6% lower. The AMD EPYC 7313P rounds out the group with a score of 53206, 0.8% lower. These processors would all deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game does not heavily stress multi-core performance.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4070, representing a negligible performance difference. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few FPS of the RTX 4070 in Inside, given the game's relatively simple rendering requirements.

The deltaPct values show that the closest rival, the Tesla P4, is within 0.1% of the RTX 4070's average score, which would translate to nearly identical gaming performance. The RTX 4080 Mobile's 1.3% higher score suggests it would deliver marginally higher frame rates, but the difference would be imperceptible in actual gameplay.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 97, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combination can achieve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 389.9 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: At which resolution does the GPU become the primary bottleneck?

A: At 3840x2160, the performance drop from Low to Ultra is 52.5%, indicating the GPU is more constrained at 4K compared to 1080p.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 635th out of 3716 total combos, placing it in the top 17.1% of all tested systems for Inside.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at all three tested resolutions?

A: Yes, Ultra settings maintain at least 97 FPS at 4K, 158.5 FPS at 1440p, and 216.7 FPS at 1080p.

Q: What GPU alternatives perform similarly to the RTX 4070?

A: The NVIDIA Tesla P4 is within 0.1% in average benchmark score, while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% lower and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% lower.