Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The data confirms that this hardware combination is massively overqualified for the title, with even the most demanding 4K Ultra settings producing an average of 72 FPS. This system does not merely run the game; it dominates it, offering headroom for high refresh rate displays at 1440p and 1080p.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 72 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this configuration?

A: The highest average is 333 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is more than five times the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating the game is heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions and settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest rival in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2% delta). The Radeon 780M is also close with a score of 17588, representing a +0.3% delta for the RTX 4060.

Q: Is the i7-14700K bottlenecking the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: No. The CPU's percentile rank is 94 among all CPUs, and its multi-threaded performance is exceptional (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33440.5). Given that the GPU is only at the 61st percentile, the i7-14700K provides more than enough processing power to avoid limiting the RTX 4060 in Inside.

Q: What kind of frame time consistency can be expected at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the data shows minimum and maximum FPS values for all three resolutions. At 1080p, the system ranges from 226 to 306 FPS (average 266). At 1440p, it ranges from 163 to 220 FPS (average 192). At 4K, it ranges from 102 to 138 FPS (average 120).

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations for this game?

A: The combination ranks 1863 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top half of all configurations. This rank reflects the GPU's mid-range standing rather than the CPU's strength, as Inside is not a graphically demanding title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Inside reveals an unusual dynamic: the GPU is the primary bottleneck, yet it is so overpowered for this title that the CPU's role becomes nearly irrelevant at higher resolutions. The evidence lies in the scaling between resolutions and presets. At 1080p Low, the system produces 333 FPS, which drops to 239 FPS at 1440p Low and 150 FPS at 4K Low. This steep decline—a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K—demonstrates that the rendering load scales directly with pixel count, placing the burden squarely on the RTX 4060.

However, the CPU's influence becomes visible when examining preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 333 to 159, a 52% drop. This indicates that while the GPU handles the increased visual complexity, the i7-14700K's 20 cores and 28 threads are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at every setting level. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33440.5 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, scores nearly identically (69515 vs 69355 avg benchmark score, -0.2% delta).

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS settles at 72, which is only 4% above the 4K High average of 75. This convergence suggests that at 4K, the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factor, not the CPU. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 19545 places it at the 61st percentile, and its closest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, has a nearly identical score (17666 vs 17639, -0.2% delta). This mid-range standing means the GPU dictates performance ceilings, while the CPU simply stays out of the way.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates, starting with an average of 333 FPS at Low settings. Medium settings reduce this to 266 FPS average, with a minimum of 226 FPS and maximum of 306 FPS, providing excellent frame time consistency. High settings produce 167 FPS average, while Ultra settings yield 159 FPS average. All four presets at 1080p exceed 60 FPS by a margin of at least 2.6x, confirming that the RTX 4060 is never stressed at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. Low settings produce 239 FPS average, Medium settings drop to 192 FPS average (with a range of 163 to 220 FPS), High settings deliver 120 FPS average, and Ultra settings maintain 114 FPS average. The gap between Medium and High is 72 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 6 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the Ultra preset at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system still clears 60 FPS on every preset. Low settings yield 150 FPS average, Medium settings produce 120 FPS average (ranging from 102 to 138 FPS), High settings deliver 75 FPS average, and Ultra settings achieve 72 FPS average. The 4K results show the smallest margins above the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra being only 12 FPS above the playable limit. Notably, the jump from Medium to High at 4K costs 45 FPS, the largest single-preset drop across all resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and the data supports a definitive "yes" across every scenario. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. At 1080p, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 159 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra is also the best choice, delivering 114 FPS average. Even at 4K, Ultra settings maintain 72 FPS average, which is 12 FPS above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

The weakest performance point is 4K Ultra at 72 FPS, yet this still represents a smooth experience for a puzzle platformer. For players with high refresh rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results offer ample headroom: 159 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 114 FPS at 1440p Ultra are both well above the 60 FPS target. There is no resolution or preset in the measured data where the system drops below 60 FPS, making this configuration universally playable for Inside.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The i7-14700K's nearest rivals in CPU benchmark scores include the AMD EPYC 9115 (69288 avg score, +0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, -0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, -0.7% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69996, -0.9% delta). All of these processors are within 1% of the i7-14700K's average benchmark score of 69355, meaning any of them would produce virtually identical frame rates in Inside. The Ryzen 9 7950X is the closest match, with a delta of only -0.2%.

For the GPU, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666 avg score, -0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, +0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, +0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, +0.7% delta). These GPUs all score within 0.7% of the RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639. However, the Radeon HD 7790 is a much older architecture, so its similar benchmark score may not translate to identical real-world performance in every title, though the data for Inside would suggest comparable results given the game's low demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 159 FPS. This provides a 99 FPS margin above the playable threshold, making it the clear choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are again the best option, achieving an average of 114 FPS. This is 54 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, offering a comfortable buffer for demanding scenes. The margin is smaller than at 1080p but still substantial.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce an average of 72 FPS, which is 12 FPS above the playable threshold. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset approaches the 60 FPS limit, but it remains fully playable. Players seeking additional headroom at 4K could drop to High settings for 75 FPS, though the difference is minimal—only 3 FPS—making Ultra the recommended choice for visual fidelity.