Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers an exceptionally high level of performance in Inside, a 2D puzzle platformer with modest hardware demands. The measured data shows that this combination produces frame rates far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested setting and resolution. Across all twelve benchmark configurations, the average FPS never drops below 114.3, indicating that this hardware is effectively overkill for the game’s graphical workload. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data by resolution and preset, examines the CPU and GPU roles, and compares the combo against similar hardware alternatives.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results begin with 4K resolution (3840x2160), where the RTX 4070 Ti still maintains triple-digit frame rates. At High settings, the average FPS is 123.7, which is already more than double the 60 FPS target. Dropping to Medium settings increases performance to 195.6 FPS, a substantial jump of 71.9 FPS over High. The Low preset pushes further to 243.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still delivers a solid 114.3 FPS. Interestingly, the gap between High and Ultra at 4K is only 9.4 FPS, suggesting that the visual difference between those presets has a relatively small performance cost in this title.

Moving to 1440p (2560x1440), the performance scales up noticeably. The High preset achieves 196.6 FPS, which is 72.9 FPS higher than the same preset at 4K. Medium reaches 308 FPS, and Low climbs to 364.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 184.8 FPS, which is 70.5 FPS above the 4K Ultra result. The pattern here is consistent: each resolution drop yields a roughly 60-70 FPS improvement at the same preset, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution changes.

At 1080p (1920x1080), the RTX 4070 Ti truly flexes its capabilities. The High preset hits 268.7 FPS, while Medium reaches 374.3 FPS. Low settings produce 411.8 FPS, and Ultra still holds at 258.4 FPS. The delta between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 10.3 FPS, the smallest gap across all resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the game becomes increasingly CPU-bound, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly regardless of the preset. The max FPS values are not provided in the data, but the average figures alone demonstrate that this combo never dips below 100 FPS in any scenario.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the benchmark data identifies the most demanding preset that still maintains at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, and the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 114.3 FPS. This means players can max out the game’s visual quality at 4K without any concern for frame rate drops below the playable threshold. The margin is comfortable, with 54.3 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS minimum.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the optimal choice, achieving 184.8 FPS. Every preset remains well above 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 184.8 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is 70.5 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result, demonstrating that the GPU has significant spare capacity at this resolution. Players can confidently enable every visual feature without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset provides 258.4 FPS, which is the highest average among all Ultra presets across the three resolutions. All settings are playable, and the gap between High and Ultra is minimal at 10.3 FPS. The data indicates that 1080p Ultra is the definitive best setting, as it offers the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a frame rate that is over four times the 60 FPS threshold. In all cases, the verdict is clear: the most demanding preset is always the recommended one.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is a high-end desktop processor that ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, which ranks in the 84th percentile among all GPUs, is equally capable. In Inside, the GPU is the dominant factor when moving between resolutions, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling.

For example, at High settings, the FPS drops from 268.7 at 1080p to 196.6 at 1440p, then to 123.7 at 4K. This represents a 54.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K, directly correlating with the increase in pixel count. The same pattern holds for Ultra settings, where 1080p yields 258.4 FPS, 1440p yields 184.8 FPS, and 4K yields 114.3 FPS. The scaling is nearly linear, indicating that the GPU’s rendering throughput is the primary bottleneck as resolution rises.

However, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent when examining the preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (411.8 FPS) and Ultra (258.4 FPS) is 153.4 FPS, which suggests that the CPU can feed frames fast enough to keep the GPU busy even at lower settings. At 4K, the same Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to 129 FPS, because the GPU is more heavily loaded and the CPU has less impact. The i7-14700K’s strong single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2160, ensures that it does not bottleneck the GPU even at high frame rates. In this game, the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU provides context for how other hardware would behave in this combo. The Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69355, with its closest rival being the AMD EPYC 9115 at 69288, a delta of 0.1% — essentially identical performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, which is 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, 0.9% higher. In practical terms, all of these CPUs would deliver nearly the same frame rates in Inside, as the game is not heavily multithreaded and relies more on single-core speed.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A6000 at 44075, which is 1.6% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45152, 0.8% faster, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384, 1.3% faster. The Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, 1.7% faster. These deltas are all within 2%, meaning that swapping the RTX 4070 Ti for any of these alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable FPS results in Inside. For instance, a system with the RTX 5090 Mobile would likely see around 1-2 FPS difference at 4K Ultra, which is imperceptible in practice. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti is well-matched with its peers, and no rival would meaningfully change the gaming experience.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 411.8, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this PC maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 114.3, which is 54.3 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Ultra compared to 4K Ultra?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 258.4, while at 4K Ultra it is 114.3. This represents a 144.1 FPS difference, or roughly 2.26 times higher performance at 1080p.

Q: Which component has a larger impact on performance when lowering resolution from 4K to 1080p?

A: The GPU is the primary factor, as FPS scales nearly linearly with resolution. For example, at High settings, FPS increases from 123.7 at 4K to 268.7 at 1080p, a 145 FPS gain that tracks the pixel count reduction.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti scores 44795, while the nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 44075, which is 1.6% lower. The RTX 5090 Mobile is 0.8% higher at 45152.

Q: Is the Core i7-14700K a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti in this game?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU provides ample headroom. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 411.8 FPS, showing that the i7-14700K can feed the GPU far beyond the 60 FPS threshold without limiting performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 244th out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the top 6.6% of all systems. This high ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the combo outperforming the vast majority of hardware configurations. The rank reflects not just the raw power of the CPU and GPU, but also their balanced pairing — the i7-14700K provides strong single-thread performance for game logic, while the RTX 4070 Ti handles the rendering workload without becoming a bottleneck. Compared to the 3472 other combos below it, this system would deliver a significantly smoother experience at high refresh rates, particularly at 1440p and 1080p where the frame rates exceed 180 FPS on Ultra settings. The top 244 ranking is a direct consequence of the measured data showing no configuration dropping below 114.3 FPS, which is a level of performance that many lower-ranked systems cannot achieve.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside with exceptional performance at every resolution and preset. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 114.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra achieves 184.8 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 258.4 FPS. In all cases, the most demanding preset stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the lowest margin being 54.3 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data shows that this combo is not just capable of running the game — it is capable of running it at maximum settings with frame rates that are suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. Even the most conservative interpretation of the benchmark results indicates that users can enable every visual option without any risk of dropping below 60 FPS. For players with a 4K monitor, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, offering a cinematic experience at 114.3 FPS. For competitive or high-refresh-rate play at 1080p or 1440p, the frame rates exceed 180 FPS, ensuring minimal input lag. In summary, the Core i7-14700K and RTX 4070 Ti combination is more than sufficient for Inside, delivering a flawless experience across the board.