Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a dominant performance in Inside, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset combination. The data shows that this configuration ranks 2247 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it comfortably in the upper half of systems. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 64 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it reaches 141 FPS, indicating that the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions is the GPU, but the system remains fully playable throughout.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows playable settings at 4K include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. The most demanding preset, Ultra, maintains an average of 64 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 101 FPS, making it the best choice. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: In average benchmark score, the RTX 5050 is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT and 1% behind the AMD Radeon HD 8970M. It also trails the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile by 1.6% and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL by 0.6%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The scaling between resolutions indicates GPU dependency. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 141 FPS, dropping to 101 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 64 FPS at 4K Ultra. This consistent reduction as resolution increases points to the GPU as the limiting factor.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system records a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS, with an average of 237 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU show any signs of bottlenecking?

A: The i7-14700K ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69355. This is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, which scores 69515 (0.2% higher), indicating no practical CPU limitation in this context.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear pattern: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the decisive component for Inside. Evidence comes from the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 296 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 213 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 134 FPS. This roughly halving of performance with each doubling of pixel count is classic GPU-bound behavior.

The CPU's role is secondary but not negligible. The Intel Core i7-14700K, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, provides ample headroom. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33440.5 and single-core score of 2160 place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. At lower resolutions, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS, the CPU must feed the GPU quickly. The data suggests it does so without issue, as 1080p Medium reaches 237 FPS average.

Preset scaling further confirms GPU dominance. At 4K, moving from Low (134 FPS) to High (67 FPS) halves performance, and Ultra (64 FPS) is nearly identical to High. This saturation point indicates that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are fully utilized at these settings. The RTX 5050's 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 320.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for this title's demands.

For users targeting high refresh rates, the GPU is the primary consideration. At 1080p, the system can exceed 140 FPS on Ultra, but at 4K, it hovers just above 60 FPS. The CPU's high single-thread performance (4472 in Passmark single-thread) ensures that even at 296 FPS (1080p Low), there is no frame pacing stutter.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p): The lowest resolution tested shows the highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 296 FPS. Medium settings average 237 FPS, with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS. High settings average 148 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still achieves an average of 141 FPS. All presets clear the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin, with even the minimum recorded frame rate (201 FPS at Medium) being over three times the playable threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p): Performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 213 FPS. Medium settings average 170 FPS, with a minimum of 145 FPS and a maximum of 196 FPS. High settings average 106 FPS. Ultra settings average 101 FPS. The gap between High and Medium is 64 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 5 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest preset.

3840x2160 (4K): This is the most demanding scenario. Low settings average 134 FPS. Medium settings average 107 FPS, with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 123 FPS. High settings average 67 FPS. Ultra settings average 64 FPS. The transition from Medium to High causes a 40 FPS drop, but the drop from High to Ultra is only 3 FPS. This indicates that the High and Ultra presets are nearly identical in GPU load for this game.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested, and it clears the 60 FPS playable threshold in all cases. The verdict by resolution is unanimous: at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra averaging 64 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 101 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 141 FPS.

The weakest performance point is 4K Ultra at 64 FPS average. This is only 4 FPS above the playable threshold, so users seeking a safety margin might prefer 4K High at 67 FPS, though the difference is minor. The strongest performance point is 1080p Low at 296 FPS, which is suitable for high refresh rate displays. The data indicates that this configuration is not just playable but comfortable, with the only potential concern being 4K Ultra's slim margin above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700K's average benchmark score of 69355 is nearly identical to several alternatives. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69288 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875 (0.7% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996 (0.9% higher). Any of these would deliver virtually indistinguishable performance in Inside, as the game is GPU-bound at higher resolutions and the CPU differences are sub-1%.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050's average benchmark score of 21035 is closely matched by several rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 20713 (1.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21153 (0.6% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237 (1% higher), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 21379 (1.6% higher). In practical terms, a system with any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Inside, with the delta being within the margin of error for this title's frame times.

Best Settings per Resolution

3840x2160 (4K): The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 64 FPS. This is the maximum visual quality available while maintaining playability. For a more stable experience above the threshold, High at 67 FPS is marginally safer, but Ultra is the recommended choice given its 4 FPS margin.

2560x1440 (1440p): The best setting is Ultra, averaging 101 FPS. This provides a 41 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay with maximum visual fidelity. The gap between High (106 FPS) and Ultra (101 FPS) is only 5 FPS, so there is no practical reason to drop from Ultra.

1920x1080 (1080p): The best setting is Ultra, averaging 141 FPS. This is 81 FPS above the playable threshold, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors. Even at this highest preset, the system retains significant performance headroom, and users could enable additional features without dropping below 60 FPS.