Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 presents a stark contrast in capability. The CPU is a top-tier desktop processor, while the GPU is an older, entry-level model. Benchmark data for Inside shows that this combination is heavily constrained by the graphics card, yet the strong processor ensures that frame pacing is not limited by compute. The measured results provide a clear picture of what this specific pairing can achieve across common resolutions and preset levels.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i7-14700K in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69355. Nearby hardware includes the AMD EPYC 9115, which scores 69288, a marginal 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X sits slightly higher at 69515, representing a 0.2% gap. Other close matches include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with a score of 69875 and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F at 69996. These rivals are within a 0.9% band of the i7-14700K, meaning that swapping among them would produce nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in this title.

On the graphics side, the GTX 1650 occupies the 40th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 7472. Its nearest rivals are similarly modest performers. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, just 0.3% lower, while the Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, a 0.4% deficit. The AMD Radeon R7 350 trails by 0.6% with a score of 7425. Only the Intel Arc A310 scores higher at 7550, a 1% advantage. For Inside, any of these alternatives would deliver a nearly identical experience, since the GTX 1650 is the limiting factor in this pairing. Users with any of these GPUs should expect comparable frame rates at the same settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3716 tested CPU and GPU combinations in the database, this specific pairing ranks 3571st for Inside. That places it in the bottom 4% of tested systems, which is unsurprising given the GPU's age and market position. The ranking reflects the measured FPS data rather than theoretical specifications. A faster GPU would dramatically improve the position, while the CPU's contribution to this rank is minimal because the GTX 1650 saturates well before the i7-14700K becomes a bottleneck. The rank is informative for users comparing prebuilt systems or planning upgrades, as it indicates that the graphics card is the primary constraint in this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data shows a wide spread of performance depending on resolution and quality preset. At 1920x1080, the lowest preset returns an average of 133.5 FPS. Moving to Medium drops that to 104.5 FPS, while High yields 64.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still manages an average of 66.8 FPS. Interestingly, Ultra at 1080p outperforms High at 1080p by a small margin, 66.8 versus 64.5, which suggests the preset scaling is not perfectly linear or that the High preset has a specific setting that is slightly heavier on this GPU.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low produces 99 FPS on average, while Medium drops to 74.8 FPS. High falls to 50.5 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 45.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 24.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 5.1 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the higher settings where the GPU is already struggling.

At 3840x2160, performance takes a significant hit. Low averages 63 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium drops to 46.8 FPS, High to 31.6 FPS, and Ultra to 29.6 FPS. The delta between Medium and High is 15.2 FPS, while the delta between High and Ultra is just 2 FPS. This suggests that at 4K, the Ultra preset is not meaningfully more demanding than High in a way that matters, or that the GPU is so constrained that both presets hit a similar ceiling. The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at 60 FPS or higher, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold: Low at 133.5, Medium at 104.5, High at 64.5, and Ultra at 66.8. The best setting at this resolution is Ultra, which delivers an average of 66.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium are playable, with averages of 99 and 74.8 FPS respectively. High and Ultra fall short at 50.5 and 45.4 FPS. The best 1440p setting is Medium at 74.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, with an average of 63 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS. The best 4K setting is Low at 63 FPS. Overall, the system is viable for 1080p gaming at maximum settings, capable at 1440p with reduced settings, and only marginally playable at 4K on the lowest preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the GTX 1650 is the decisive component for Inside. The CPU is a high-end model that sits in the 94th percentile, but the GPU sits in the 40th percentile. The FPS scaling across resolutions confirms this imbalance. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 133.5 FPS, but dropping to 1440p Low reduces that to 99 FPS, a 25.8% decrease. Moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low reduces the average from 99 to 63 FPS, a 36.4% drop. These sharp declines with increasing resolution are characteristic of GPU-bound rendering, where pixel count directly impacts fill rate. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and for a puzzle platformer like Inside, the i7-14700K is vastly overqualified. The data shows no scenario where the CPU limits performance, as even the lowest GPU preset at 4K still maintains 63 FPS. The GPU's limited pixel rate and memory bandwidth are the constraints. At higher presets, the GPU struggles further, which is visible in the 4K results where High and Ultra both fall below 32 FPS. The CPU's performance headroom is irrelevant in this context; upgrading the GPU would yield substantial FPS gains, while upgrading the CPU would not change results for this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, all presets clear 60 FPS. Low averages 133.5 FPS, Medium averages 104.5 FPS, High averages 64.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 66.8 FPS.

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

A: Medium is the best choice at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 74.8 FPS. Low also works at 99 FPS, but High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Only on the Low preset. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 63. Medium drops to 46.8 FPS, High to 31.6 FPS, and Ultra to 29.6 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This pairing ranks 3571st out of 3716 tested combinations in the database for Inside, placing it in the bottom 4% of systems.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The GTX 1650 scores in the 40th percentile among GPUs, while the i7-14700K scores in the 94th percentile among CPUs. FPS scales heavily with resolution and preset, indicating GPU-bound rendering.

Q: Are there other GPUs that would perform similarly?

A: Yes. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M, Intel UHD Graphics 750, AMD Radeon R7 350, and Intel Arc A310 are all within 1% of the GTX 1650's average benchmark score, so they would produce similar frame rates in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 66.8 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for full HD displays, as it provides the highest visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Medium is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS or more, averaging 74.8 FPS. High and Ultra are not recommended because they fall to 50.5 and 45.4 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, Low is the only playable preset, averaging 63 FPS. Users targeting 4K must accept the lowest visual settings. The data shows that the system is most comfortable at 1080p, where it can run the game at maximum settings, and becomes progressively more limited as resolution increases.