Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a remarkably strong performance profile for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. Benchmark data shows this combination is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the most demanding settings remaining highly playable at 1440p and 1080p. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, yet transitions to a more balanced load at lower resolutions, where the 20-core, 28-thread processor's headroom becomes evident.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across the three resolutions and four quality presets tested. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 56.1 FPS on High, 116 FPS on Low, 91.5 FPS on Medium, and 55.1 FPS on Ultra. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is substantial, with Ultra delivering less than half the frame rate of Low, indicating that the RX 6600's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are significant limiting factors at this resolution. The difference between High and Ultra is only 1 FPS, suggesting a steep scaling cliff between Medium and High settings at 4K.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates jump considerably. The averages are 93.8 FPS on High, 183.2 FPS on Low, 147.9 FPS on Medium, and 87.4 FPS on Ultra. At this resolution, the GPU has more headroom, and the scaling from Low to Ultra is more linear, though still steep, with Ultra being 52% slower than Low. The 1440p results show that the RX 6600 is far from being overwhelmed, as even the Ultra preset maintains nearly 90 FPS. This suggests the game's rendering demands scale predictably with resolution, but the 4K data points to a hard ceiling for this GPU.

At 1920x1080, the results are exceptionally high. The averages are 127.5 FPS on High, 257.6 FPS on Low, 206.8 FPS on Medium, and 119.6 FPS on Ultra. The Low preset at 1080p approaches 260 FPS, which reflects the game's age and the CPU's capability to feed frames quickly. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is just 7.9 FPS, which is a much smaller gap than at higher resolutions, implying that at 1080p, the bottleneck shifts away from pure GPU fill rate and towards other system limits. The data shows that every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, making this the most comfortable resolution for this combo.

Best Settings per Resolution

The "best settings" are defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the verdict data indicates that Medium is the best playable setting, delivering an average of 91.5 FPS. While High and Ultra presets are technically available, they fall below 60 FPS with averages of 56.1 FPS and 55.1 FPS respectively, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The Low preset is also playable at 116 FPS, but Medium offers a superior visual experience while still providing a comfortable 31.5 FPS margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the data shows that all four presets are playable, but the best setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 87.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 27.4 FPS more headroom than the 60 FPS threshold, making it the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing performance. This is a significant finding, as it demonstrates that the RX 6600, despite being an entry-level card from its generation, can handle maxed-out settings at 1440p in this particular title.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 119.6 FPS. This is nearly double the playable threshold, providing substantial headroom for any potential frame drops or background tasks. The progression from 4K to 1440p to 1080p shows a clear trend: as resolution decreases, the best playable preset moves up to the highest quality tier, and the frame rate headroom increases dramatically. The 1080p Ultra result of 119.6 FPS is particularly notable, as it shows the system is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution with all settings maxed.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides context for both the CPU and GPU performance. For the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which has an average benchmark score of 70163 and sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, the closest alternatives are remarkably close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, a delta of only 0.2% lower, making it a nearly identical performer. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, a 0.4% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, a 0.9% difference. Interestingly, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70879, which is 1% higher than the 14700KF, making it a slightly faster alternative in synthetic workloads. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver effectively identical frame rates in Inside.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036 and is in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all NVIDIA professional or mobile parts. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 scores 19030, a 0% delta, making it a direct performance equivalent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049, which is 0.1% higher, and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089, which is 0.3% higher. The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954, a 0.4% difference. In practical terms, all four rivals would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Inside, though their power characteristics and features differ significantly. The data suggests that if a user were to swap the RX 6600 for any of these alternatives, the gaming experience at each resolution and preset would remain effectively unchanged.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside exceptionally well. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best at 91.5 FPS. The High and Ultra presets fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 56.1 FPS and 55.1 FPS respectively, meaning they would present noticeable stutter or frame pacing issues. For a 4K display, the user would need to compromise on visual quality to achieve smooth gameplay, but the Medium preset still offers a solid experience.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is much stronger. All four presets are playable, and the best setting is Ultra at 87.4 FPS. This means the user can max out every graphical option and still enjoy a comfortable frame rate that exceeds the 60 FPS target by nearly 50%. The 1440p Ultra result is the sweet spot for this combination, offering both high visual fidelity and smooth performance.

At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly capable. All presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 119.6 FPS. This is more than enough for a standard 60 Hz monitor and even approaches the refresh rate of 120 Hz panels. The data clearly indicates that this combo is overkill for 1080p gaming in Inside, providing headroom that could be used for recording, streaming, or running background applications without impacting frame rates. The verdict is that this PC can run the game at 60 FPS or higher at every resolution, with the only caveat being the need to drop to Medium settings at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component is the primary driver of performance. At 3840x2160, the frame rates are heavily constrained by the GPU. The RX 6600's 8.928 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient to maintain high frame rates on the High and Ultra presets. The fact that High (56.1 FPS) and Ultra (55.1 FPS) are nearly identical suggests that the GPU is hitting a hard limit, likely related to memory bandwidth or pixel throughput, rather than shader complexity. The CPU, with its 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 5.60 GHz boost clock, is not the bottleneck at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the GPU still dominates, but the gap narrows. The jump from 4K Medium (91.5 FPS) to 1440p Medium (147.9 FPS) is a 62% increase, which aligns with the reduction in pixel count. However, the difference between 1440p High (93.8 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (87.4 FPS) is only 6.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still the limiting factor for the highest presets. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at the Low preset, where 1440p reaches 183.2 FPS, suggesting that the processor can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at lower quality settings.

At 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU roles shift significantly. The 1080p Low preset hits 257.6 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame generation capability for this game. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra shows a 54% reduction in frame rate, which is primarily due to GPU workload. However, the fact that 1080p Ultra (119.6 FPS) is still far above 1440p Ultra (87.4 FPS) suggests that the GPU is no longer the sole bottleneck. The i7-14700KF's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its 6235 Cinebench R23 single-core score, ensures that even at 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. The data implies that at 1080p, the system is balanced, with the GPU being the primary limit on visual quality presets, but the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid becoming a constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains over 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS at 4K, averaging 91.5 FPS. The High and Ultra presets fall below the threshold at 56.1 FPS and 55.1 FPS, respectively.

Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1440p achieves an average of 87.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and represents the best playable setting at that resolution.

Q: How much faster is the 1920x1080 Ultra preset compared to the 3840x2160 Ultra preset?

A: The 1080p Ultra preset averages 119.6 FPS, while the 4K Ultra preset averages 55.1 FPS. This represents a 117% increase in frame rate when moving from 4K to 1080p at the same settings.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700KF significantly faster than its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F?

A: No, the data shows a negligible 0.2% difference in average benchmark scores, with the 14700KF scoring 70163 and the Ryzen 7 9700F scoring 69996. In gaming, this would translate to effectively identical performance.

Q: Does the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM cause any issues at 4K?

A: The data does not explicitly measure VRAM usage, but the sharp FPS drop between Medium (91.5 FPS) and High (56.1 FPS) at 4K suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth or capacity may be a limiting factor at the higher presets.

Q: What is the average frame rate for the Low preset at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset at 1080p achieves an average of 257.6 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all tested resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at rank 2945 out of 3716 tested combinations. This puts it in the bottom 21% of all tested combos, which is surprising given the high frame rates observed. This ranking is likely influenced by the fact that the database includes many high-end and recent combinations that achieve even higher frame rates in this game, particularly at 4K where the RX 6600 is clearly a limiting factor. The 63rd percentile GPU ranking and 94th percentile CPU ranking highlight the mismatch: the processor is far more capable than the graphics card, which drags down the overall combo rank.

The rank of 2945 suggests that while this system is perfectly playable for Inside, there are many other tested combos that deliver better performance. The data implies that the bottleneck is almost entirely the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. If a user were to pair the i7-14700KF with a more powerful GPU, the combo rank would likely rise dramatically, as the CPU has ample headroom to support faster graphics cards. Conversely, pairing the RX 6600 with a weaker CPU would likely yield similar frame rates at 4K but could become CPU-limited at 1080p. The rank also reflects that Inside is an older game from 2016, and even mid-range modern hardware can achieve very high frame rates, making the competition at the top end fierce. This combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it ranks much more favorably in real-world performance than its overall position suggests.