Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers overwhelming performance for Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far from demanding by modern standards. The measured data shows average frame rates ranging from 128 FPS at 4K Ultra to 389.1 FPS at 1080p Low, meaning this combination never approaches the 60 FPS playability threshold at any tested setting. The i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads boosting up to 5.40 GHz, ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4080 SUPER, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, sits in the 86th percentile for GPUs. Together, they form a system that utterly crushes this title, leaving massive headroom for higher refresh-rate displays or future, more demanding games.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-14700F's average benchmark score of 53620 is virtually identical to several other high-end processors. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701, a mere 0.2% difference, making it a near-perfect match in raw compute. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 comes in at 53469, just 0.3% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, trailing by 0.6%. The AMD EPYC 7313P rounds out the group at 53206, 0.8% lower. For Inside, any of these CPUs would deliver essentially identical frame rates, since the game's physics and logic are unlikely to stress even a fraction of the i7-14700F's capabilities. The data implies that CPU choice among these top-tier parts is irrelevant for this title.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score of 54209 places it in close company with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247 — just 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X achieves 54828, 1.1% above, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S reaches 55757, 2.8% above. Interestingly, these rival GPUs actually score higher on average benchmarks, yet the measured FPS in Inside would be indistinguishable across all of them because the game is so lightweight. The data suggests that for this specific title, even a significantly weaker GPU would produce frame rates far above 60 FPS, making the RTX 4080 SUPER's raw power largely superfluous.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for Inside reveal an unusual pattern: the game is so undemanding that neither component becomes a meaningful bottleneck, even at 4K. Examining the scaling between resolutions and presets clarifies this. At 1080p Low, the system produces 389.1 FPS; at 4K Low, it drops to 262.7 FPS — a 32.5% reduction. This scaling is purely GPU-driven, as the CPU workload remains constant across resolutions. However, the fact that 4K Low still exceeds 260 FPS demonstrates that the GPU is nowhere near its limits. Moving from Low to Ultra at 4K reduces performance from 262.7 to 128 FPS, a 51.3% drop, which again points to GPU rendering load as the primary variable.

The CPU's role becomes clearer when comparing presets at the same resolution. At 1440p, the difference between Low (348.9 FPS) and Ultra (200 FPS) is 42.7%, while at 1080p the same preset change yields a 28.4% reduction (389.1 to 278.5 FPS). These variations are entirely attributable to pixel shading and texture work on the GPU. The i7-14700F's single-core performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958, is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER at any setting. The data implies that for Inside, the GPU dictates all performance scaling, while the CPU simply idles with massive headroom. If a user were to pair this GPU with a much weaker CPU, frame rates would likely remain identical until the CPU became the limiting factor — a scenario that never occurs in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers extraordinary performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 389.1 FPS, Medium drops to 357 FPS, High comes in at 293.7 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 278.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 110.6 FPS, or 28.4%, showing that even the heaviest settings barely tax the hardware. No minimum or maximum frame rates were recorded in the data, but the averages alone confirm that this resolution is trivial for the combination.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally high. Low settings average 348.9 FPS, while Medium reaches 325.2 FPS — a surprisingly small 6.8% drop. High settings produce 210.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 200 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 148.9 FPS, or 42.7%, which is more pronounced than at 1080p due to the increased pixel count. Still, every preset stays above 200 FPS, leaving no doubt about playability.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080 SUPER finally shows some effort. Low settings average 262.7 FPS, Medium drops to 212.7 FPS, High comes in at 130.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 128 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 134.7 FPS, or 51.3%, the largest percentage gap across all resolutions. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The data reveals that this game's maximum settings at 4K are roughly equivalent in cost to High settings, with only a 2.2 FPS difference between the two.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3716 tested combinations, this particular pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 175th in Inside. This places it in the top 4.7% of all systems tested, which is consistent with the hardware's high percentiles — the CPU at 91% and GPU at 86%. The rank implies that 174 other combinations produced higher average frame rates, likely featuring even more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090 or newer generations, but the practical difference is negligible given that all top-ranking systems exceed 60 FPS by a wide margin.

The data suggests that the combo's rank is primarily determined by GPU performance, since Inside is not CPU-bound. The i7-14700F's position in the 91st percentile for all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620, is more than adequate, but the RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile ranking among GPUs means it is outclassed by roughly 14% of graphics cards. Those higher-ranking GPUs would push this combo's rank upward, but the measured FPS at 4K Ultra (128) is already so far above the playability threshold that the practical benefit is invisible to the user. The rank of 175 reflects hardware capability, not playability — a distinction that matters for this benchmark database context.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all settings clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 128 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true, with Ultra reaching 200 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, and Ultra averages 278.5 FPS. The best settings per resolution are Ultra in every case, meaning the system has enough headroom to max out the game's visual quality without any performance concerns.

The data indicates that this combination is dramatically overqualified for Inside. Even the most demanding scenario — 4K Ultra — produces 128 FPS, which is 68 FPS above the playability threshold. This suggests that users with 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays can enjoy the game at maximum settings with room to spare, and those with 240 Hz monitors can approach that refresh rate at lower resolutions or settings. The only limitation is the display's refresh rate, not the hardware. For a puzzle platformer that relies on atmospheric visuals and precise timing, the RTX 4080 SUPER's ability to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra ensures a smooth, tear-free experience.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest recorded average is 389.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K Ultra without dropping below 60 FPS?*

A: Yes, 4K Ultra averages 128 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest performance drop between Low and Ultra settings?

A: 3840x2160 shows the largest relative drop, from 262.7 FPS at Low to 128 FPS at Ultra, a 51.3% reduction.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its direct predecessor, the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 on average benchmarks, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, making the predecessor 0.1% faster on average.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems in this game?

A: It ranks 175th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4.7% of all systems.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for performance in Inside?*

A: The GPU is the sole performance driver; the i7-14700F's single-core performance is far more than needed, as evidenced by identical scaling patterns across resolutions that follow GPU workload.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 278.5 FPS. This leaves enormous headroom — the system could theoretically push well beyond 240 FPS if the display supported it.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 200 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and even supports high-refresh-rate gaming at 144 Hz or 165 Hz without compromise.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the optimal preset, averaging 128 FPS. While this is lower than at lower resolutions, it still exceeds 60 FPS by a wide margin and provides a smooth experience on 120 Hz 4K displays. The data shows no scenario where a lower preset is necessary to maintain playability, making Ultra the recommended setting across the board.