Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 presents an unusual combination for a puzzle platformer like Inside. The CPU is a high-end desktop processor with 20 cores and 28 threads, while the GPU is an older, end-of-life graphics card with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. The benchmark data shows that this pairing is capable of running the game at playable frame rates across most common resolutions, though the experience varies significantly depending on the graphics preset selected. The recorded measurements provide a clear picture of what this specific combo can deliver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured frame rate data for this combination across three resolutions and four quality presets. The results show a consistent pattern: lower settings yield substantially higher frame rates, and the gap between resolutions is significant.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the performance is limited. With the Low preset, the average frame rate is 61 FPS. The Medium preset drops to an average of 49 FPS, with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 31 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding an average of 29 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for the Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results improve considerably. The Low preset achieves an average of 97 FPS. The Medium preset averages 78 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 49 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 46 FPS. Again, minimum and maximum values are only available for the Medium preset at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the performance is the strongest. The Low preset reaches an average of 135 FPS. The Medium preset averages 108 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS. The High preset averages 68 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 64 FPS. This is the only resolution where every preset tested averages above the 60 FPS threshold.

The frame rate scaling between resolutions is notable. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at the Low preset reduces the average from 135 FPS to 97 FPS, a drop of roughly 28%. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Low reduces the average from 97 FPS to 61 FPS, a drop of about 37%. This suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution increases, with each step up in pixel count taking a larger toll on the frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database includes a verdict for each resolution, identifying the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low. The average frame rate at this preset is 61 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 49 FPS, which falls short. This means that at 4K, the user is limited to the lowest quality settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Medium. The average frame rate at this preset is 78 FPS, comfortably above the threshold. The High preset at this resolution averages 49 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. This gives the user some visual quality headroom at 1440p, with the Medium preset providing a solid balance.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra. The average frame rate at this preset is 64 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset is playable, and it still maintains an average above 60 FPS. The High preset at this resolution averages 68 FPS, which is also playable, but the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still clears the threshold.

The data indicates that Inside is not a particularly demanding game for this hardware combination. Even at 1080p with the highest settings, the system maintains a playable average frame rate. The constraints appear only at higher resolutions, where the RX 570's capabilities are stretched.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the highest settings preset tested at this resolution, and it remains playable.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset is the best option at 2560x1440, with an average frame rate of 78 FPS. The High preset at this resolution drops to 49 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is the Low preset at 3840x2160 playable?

A: Yes, the Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 49 FPS and is not considered playable according to the database.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest average frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded for this combination is 135 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Does the Ultra preset ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 64 FPS, which is above the threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 46 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it averages 29 FPS. So the Ultra preset only stays above 60 FPS at 1080p.

Q: What is the playable threshold used in this analysis?

A: The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS. The database identifies which settings at each resolution maintain an average frame rate at or above this value.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of CPU and GPU for Inside. The combo rank is 3523 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places the pairing in the lower portion of the ranking, despite the strong CPU. The ranking reflects the overall performance of the system for this specific game, and the RX 570's age and capability are the primary limiting factors.

The CPU itself is a strong performer in general benchmarks. It scores in the 94th percentile compared to all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 70163. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, which has an average score of 69996, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69875. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70879, which is about 1% higher. These are all closely matched processors.

The GPU, however, is a different story. The AMD Radeon RX 570 scores in the 74th percentile compared to all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M at 28874, the AMD Radeon RX 470 at 28996, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 at 28421. The RX 570 sits right in the middle of this group, with performance differences of less than 1% in either direction.

The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range older GPU results in a system that ranks low for this game because the frame rate is largely determined by the GPU. The high rank of the CPU in general benchmarks does not translate to a high rank for this specific game, as Inside is not a CPU-intensive title. The data shows that the combo outperforms only a small fraction of the tested configurations, specifically 193 combinations out of 3716.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components provides context for what hardware would behave similarly to this combination.

For the CPU, the closest competitors by average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 2 9700F, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has an average score of 69515, which is about 0.9% lower than the i7-14700KF. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is about 1% higher. These processors would all deliver very similar CPU performance in this game, meaning the frame rates would be nearly identical when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, the AMD Radeon R9 M295X, the AMD Radeon RX 470, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000. The AMD Radeon RX 470 is particularly relevant, as it is the direct predecessor in the same generation and has an average score of 28996, which is about 0.8% higher than the RX 570. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, about 0.7% lower. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside.

A system with any of these rival CPUs paired with any of these rival GPUs would deliver essentially the same performance as the tested combination. The differences are all within about 1% of the respective component scores. For practical purposes, a user with an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and an RX 470 would see the same results as the i7-14700KF with the RX 570.

The Verdict

The verdict for this system depends entirely on the resolution and preset chosen. The database provides clear guidance on which configurations clear the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system is barely playable. The Low preset averages 61 FPS, which clears the threshold but leaves no headroom. The Medium preset drops to 49 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets fall to 31 FPS and 29 FPS respectively. This resolution is best avoided unless the user is willing to accept Low settings.

At 2560x1440, the system performs better. The Medium preset averages 78 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the threshold. The Low preset averages 97 FPS. The High and Ultra presets average 49 FPS and 46 FPS, which are not playable according to the database.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at every tested setting. The Ultra preset averages 64 FPS, the High preset averages 68 FPS, the Medium preset averages 108 FPS, and the Low preset averages 135 FPS. This is the resolution where the combination shines, offering smooth gameplay even at the highest quality settings.

The overall verdict is that this PC can run Inside, but the experience is resolution-dependent. At 1080p, the user can enjoy the game with maximum settings. At 1440p, the Medium preset is the ceiling. At 4K, only the Low preset is viable. The combination is far from the top of the rankings for this game, but it delivers a playable experience for users who are willing to adjust settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals which component drives performance for this game at each resolution. Inside is a puzzle platformer, and the results indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions.

The frame rate scaling between resolutions is a clear indicator. At the Low preset, the average frame rate drops from 135 FPS at 1920x1080 to 97 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 61 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a steep decline as pixel count increases. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would remain more consistent across resolutions, since the CPU workload does not scale as dramatically with resolution. The fact that the frame rates drop so significantly at higher resolutions points to the GPU being the constraint.

The same pattern appears at the Medium preset. The average frame rate goes from 108 FPS at 1920x1080 to 78 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 49 FPS at 3840x2160. The consistent scaling across all presets reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is the dominant factor.

The CPU, by contrast, is far more powerful than necessary for this game. The i7-14700KF has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz and an L3 cache of 33 MB. This is a processor that ranks in the 94th percentile across all CPUs. Inside is not a game that would stress this processor, and the frame rates are not limited by CPU performance at any resolution.

The GPU, on the other hand, is an older Polaris 20 chip with 2048 shading units and 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. It ranks in the 74th percentile across all GPUs. The RX 570's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are modest by modern standards. The data shows that this GPU is the limiting factor in the combination.

At 1920x1080, the GPU still has enough headroom to handle the Ultra preset at 64 FPS. At 2560x1440, the GPU starts to struggle with the High and Ultra presets. At 3840x2160, the GPU is stretched to its limits, with only the Low preset remaining playable. The CPU's role in this game is minimal, as the frame rates are dictated by the GPU's ability to render the scene at the chosen resolution and settings. Users looking to improve performance would need to upgrade the GPU, not the CPU.