Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a decisive performance result for Inside: the combination ranks 721st out of 3,716 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the upper tier of systems. This is a hardware pairing that does not merely reach the playable threshold of 60 FPS; it shatters it at every resolution and every preset level tested, with average frame rates ranging from a low of 96.2 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 411.3 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates a system with massive headroom for this puzzle platformer, making it a top-tier choice for high-refresh-rate displays and maximum visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database's tested configurations, this specific CPU and GPU pairing achieves a rank of 721 out of 3,716 total combinations. This places it in the top 20% of all tested systems, a strong showing that reflects the raw capability of both components. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU sits in the 94th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 68th percentile of all graphics cards. For a game like Inside, which is a puzzle platformer rather than a graphically intensive AAA title, this hardware combination is overqualified, resulting in the exceptional frame rates seen in the data. The rank suggests that while there are 720 faster combinations, the vast majority of systems tested—over 2,900—will deliver lower performance in this specific game. This high standing is consistent across all settings, as even the most demanding "Ultra" preset at 4K resolution yields an average FPS well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that the bottleneck is rarely, if ever, reached with this configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is a high-end desktop processor that provides a massive computational foundation. The GPU, an Ampere-architecture card with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, is responsible for rendering. In Inside, the data shows that the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at Ultra settings drops from 209 to 152.8, a decrease of about 27%. The further jump to 4K Ultra results in 96.2 FPS, another 37% reduction. This consistent scaling with resolution indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher pixel counts, as the rendering load grows exponentially.

Conversely, the CPU's role is more visible at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system produces 411.3 FPS, a figure that is likely CPU-bound or limited by the game's engine. The difference between 1080p Low and 1440p Low is 317.6 FPS versus 411.3 FPS, a 23% drop, which is less severe than the 27% drop seen at Ultra. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain extremely high frame rates, and the performance ceiling is closer to the CPU's limit. The RTX 3080's strength is highlighted by the fact that even at 4K, the lowest preset yields 201.1 FPS, meaning the GPU is never the sole bottleneck. Rather, the system's performance is a balance, with the CPU setting the upper limit at low resolutions and the GPU dictating performance as resolution increases. The i7-14700KF's high single-core performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,235, ensures that the game's logic and physics are handled without stutter, allowing the RTX 3080 to focus solely on pixel output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all standard resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system is overwhelmingly fast. The Low preset produces an average of 411.3 FPS, which is more than six times the playable threshold. Moving to Medium reduces the average to 354.3 FPS, and High drops it further to 219.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, which likely enables all visual effects and highest draw distances, still maintains an impressive 209 FPS average. This shows that at 1080p, the user can select any preset without any concern for playability, and the difference between presets is relatively small in absolute terms, though it does indicate the GPU's workload is increasing.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 317.6 FPS, Medium averages 252.9 FPS, and High averages 159.4 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 152.8 FPS, which is still over 2.5 times the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 52% reduction in frame rate, which is steeper than at 1080p, reinforcing the idea that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the 4K resolution, the performance finally begins to show signs of stress, but only relatively. The Low preset averages 201.1 FPS, Medium averages 158.5 FPS, and High averages 101 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, still achieves an average of 96.2 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS, confirming that the RTX 3080 can handle 4K rendering in this title without issue. Throughout all tests, the data shows no recorded minimum or maximum FPS values, only averages, but the consistency of the averages across presets suggests a stable frame delivery without major hitches.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable. The most demanding preset, Ultra, yields an average of 96.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p to maximize visual quality?

A: According to the verdict data, the best settings for 2560x1440 is the Ultra preset, which achieves an average of 152.8 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while still delivering a frame rate that is more than double the playability threshold.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 411.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 209 FPS. This represents a 49% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset, but the final result is still exceptionally smooth.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU plays a larger role at 1080p. The frame rates at 1080p Low (411.3 FPS) are so high that they approach the limits of what the CPU can feed to the GPU. The performance difference between 1080p and 1440p is smaller at Low settings than at Ultra settings, indicating the CPU is the primary limiter at this resolution.

*Q: Does the RTX 3080's performance in Inside compare favorably to its nearest rivals?*

A: The RTX 3080's average benchmark score is 23,172. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA P106-100, has an average score of 23,249, which is only 0.3% higher. This means the RTX 3080 performs nearly identically to these rivals in synthetic benchmarks, though the specific in-game frame rates are unique to this pairing.

Q: What is the highest resolution and preset combination that stays above 60 FPS?

A: All tested combinations stay above 60 FPS. The lowest average FPS recorded is 96.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. Therefore, the highest resolution and preset combination is 4K Ultra, which is fully playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,163. Its nearest rivals are all within a 1% performance delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996, which is 0.2% lower, making it a nearly identical performer. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875, a 0.4% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, a 0.9% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70,879, which is 1% higher than the i7-14700KF. In practice, a system with any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Inside as the i7-14700KF, as the game is not highly CPU-intensive at the tested resolutions. The differences in multi-threaded and single-threaded benchmarks are negligible for this workload.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23,172. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in synthetic performance. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23,249, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23,250, also a 0.3% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23,273, a 0.4% difference, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23,276, also a 0.4% difference. While these GPUs may have different feature sets and driver optimizations, their raw computational scores suggest they would produce similar average FPS in Inside. However, the RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth provide a significant advantage in memory-intensive scenarios, though the data for this specific game does not show a distinct separation. The practical takeaway is that a user with any of these alternative GPUs can expect performance within a fraction of a percent of the RTX 3080's results.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves 209 FPS. This is the recommended choice for users seeking maximum visual quality on a Full HD display. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best option, delivering an average of 152.8 FPS. This is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on a 1440p monitor, even one with a high refresh rate. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset again provides the highest visual fidelity, with an average of 96.2 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, making 4K Ultra the optimal choice for 4K displays. In all cases, the data shows that the system has so much headroom that the most demanding settings are always the best choice, as there is no need to sacrifice visual quality to achieve playable frame rates. The verdict data confirms this, listing Ultra as the best setting for all three resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can definitively run Inside with exceptional performance. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, all settings (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 96.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are also playable, with Ultra yielding 152.8 FPS. At 1920x1080, the same pattern holds, with Ultra providing 209 FPS. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin in every single configuration tested. There is no scenario where the hardware struggles. The combination of the 20-core i7-14700KF and the RTX 3080 creates a system that is not just capable of running the game, but one that offers a playback experience far beyond the needs of a standard 60 Hz display. Users with high-refresh-rate monitors (144 Hz or higher) will still be able to take advantage of the frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and even at 4K, the frame rates are high enough for a smooth, stutter-free experience. This is a top-tier result for a puzzle platformer.