Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers extreme performance in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. Measured data confirms this combination is capable of running the game at maximum settings with frame rates far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold at all tested resolutions. Across 12 benchmark configurations spanning three resolutions and four quality presets, the recorded average frame rates never dip below 153 FPS, indicating a vast performance headroom for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy based on graphical settings. The Low preset produces an average of 313 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 256 FPS with a minimum of 218 FPS and a maximum of 295 FPS. High settings yield an average of 160 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 153 FPS. Notably, the Ultra and High presets did not record min/max values in the dataset, but the averages alone demonstrate comfortable margins above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates scale upward substantially. Low settings deliver an average of 366 FPS, while Medium averages 338 FPS with a spread between 287 and 388 FPS. High settings produce a 255 FPS average, and Ultra reaches 243 FPS. The difference between the 1440p and 4K results is consistent, with 1440p averaging roughly 60-90% higher frame rates depending on the preset.

At 1920x1080, the performance ceiling becomes apparent. Low settings hit an average of 408 FPS, Medium averages 377 FPS with min/max values of 320 and 433 FPS, High averages 314 FPS, and Ultra averages 309 FPS. The 1080p results show that even the most demanding preset stays well above 300 FPS, making the game exceptionally smooth on this hardware. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is moderate, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is more pronounced, indicating some GPU scaling pressure at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that remains playable, averaging 153 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, so users can select the highest visual quality without any concern for performance drops. The data shows no instance where the average FPS falls below 153 at 4K, even with Ultra settings enabled.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings again represent the best configuration, delivering an average of 243 FPS. This represents a significant jump over the 4K result, with nearly 90 additional frames per second available at the same quality level. The 1440p Ultra preset provides a substantial buffer above the playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings achieve an average of 309 FPS, the highest maximum-quality result across all resolutions. The 1080p Ultra configuration is the top performer in the dataset, offering over five times the required frame rate for smooth gameplay. Across all three resolutions, the Ultra preset remains viable, meaning there is no scenario where users must compromise on visual fidelity to achieve playable performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD EPYC 9115 with a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at -0.7%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F at -0.9%. These deltas indicate that the Intel Core i7-14700K and its closest competitors perform within a narrow band of approximately 1% of each other in synthetic tests. For Inside, this level of CPU similarity means users with these alternative processors would likely see nearly identical frame rates, given the game's moderate CPU demands.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT with a delta of 1.1%, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at -1.6%, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at -2.1%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at -2.4%. These comparisons are notable because the RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score is within 2.4% of these alternatives, suggesting that in GPU-bound scenarios, these cards would deliver comparable frame rates. However, the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it sits near the top of the performance distribution, and the rival deltas reflect the tight clustering of high-end hardware.

Given that Inside is a relatively lightweight title, the CPU and GPU rivals listed here would likely produce similar gameplay experiences. The performance differences between the RTX 5090 D and its nearest rivals are small enough that at 1080p and 1440p, the game would remain well above 60 FPS with any of these cards. At 4K, the differences might become slightly more visible, but the overall playability would remain excellent.

The Verdict

The measured data confirms that this PC configuration can run Inside at 60 FPS or higher across every tested scenario. At 3840x2160, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are listed as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 153 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution also supports all presets, with Ultra averaging 243 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, and Ultra achieves a 309 FPS average.

The verdict is unambiguous: this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold with massive margins at all resolutions. Even the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra) delivers more than double the required frame rate. Users can expect a consistent, tear-free experience with V-sync enabled at high refresh rates, or they can disable V-sync to take full advantage of the raw performance. There is no scenario in the dataset where the frame rate approaches the playability threshold, making this an exceptionally well-suited setup for the game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance in Inside. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, with Low averaging 408 FPS and Ultra averaging 309 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 99 FPS, or roughly 24%. At 2560x1440, the same comparison shows Low at 366 FPS and Ultra at 243 FPS, a difference of 123 FPS (about 34%). At 3840x2160, Low averages 313 FPS while Ultra averages 153 FPS, a gap of 160 FPS (about 51%).

This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes more influential as resolution increases. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra grows from 24% at 1080p to 51% at 4K, showing that the GPU is handling a larger share of the workload at higher resolutions. Conversely, the CPU's role is more prominent at lower resolutions, where the frame rates are high enough that CPU-bound scenarios could emerge. The 4K Ultra result of 153 FPS, compared to the 1080p Low result of 408 FPS, demonstrates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor when moving between resolutions.

The data also shows that the RTX 5090 D has substantial headroom even at 4K. The jump from 153 FPS at 4K Ultra to 243 FPS at 1440p Ultra represents a 59% increase, while the jump from 243 to 309 FPS at 1080p Ultra is a 27% increase. This nonlinear scaling suggests that the GPU is not fully saturated until reaching 4K, and even then, the performance remains high. For users prioritizing the highest frame rates, 1080p is the optimal choice; for those seeking a balance of quality and speed, 1440p offers a strong middle ground.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate is 408 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: Yes, the 3840x2160 Ultra preset averages 153 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, which is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra?

A: The 1080p Ultra preset averages 309 FPS, while the 4K Ultra preset averages 153 FPS, representing a difference of 156 FPS.

Q: Which component has a larger impact on performance at 4K in this game?

A: The GPU has a larger impact at 4K, as evidenced by the frame rate drop from 313 FPS at Low to 153 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of 51% that scales with GPU workload.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700K's average benchmark score compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X?

A: The i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69355, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X's score of 69515, indicating nearly identical CPU performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 31st out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the setup in the top 0.8% of all configurations tested for this game, according to the percentile calculations. The high rank reflects the combination's ability to deliver extreme frame rates across all resolutions and presets, with no playability concerns at any setting.

Given the game's 2016 release date and its puzzle platformer genre, the ranking suggests that this hardware is far more powerful than necessary for typical gameplay. The 31st position among 3716 combos means only 30 other configurations performed better, and those would likely consist of even higher-end or more specialized hardware. For practical purposes, this rank confirms that users of this combo will experience maximum performance in Inside, with the only limitation being the refresh rate of their display rather than the hardware's capabilities.