Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an exceptionally high-end combination, and the measured data for Inside reflects that. The benchmark results show this system delivers frame rates far beyond the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and settings preset. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data, scaling behavior, and how this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks among other tested systems for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700KF sits at the 94th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 70,163. The nearest rivals in terms of aggregate CPU performance are extremely close. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996, a negligible 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875, just 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, which is 0.9% behind the i7-14700KF. On the other side, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70,879, putting it 1% ahead of the i7-14700KF. In practical terms for Inside, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical gameplay performance, as the game's demands are far below the ceiling of any of these chips.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 holds the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rivals by aggregate score are less familiar names. The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches with a score of 60,326, showing a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140, which is 0.3% behind the RTX 4090. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896, coming in 2.5% ahead. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657, trailing by 2.9%. Despite these aggregate score similarities, the RTX 4090's measured performance in Inside is massive, and users should expect the game to run at extremely high frame rates regardless of these benchmark deltas.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals that the GPU is the dominant component in this pairing for Inside, but the CPU still plays a critical role in maintaining high frame rates. Examining the scaling across resolutions provides clear evidence. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 312. Moving to 2560x1440 Ultra, the average drops to 224.3 FPS, a 28% reduction. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average falls to 137.6 FPS, another 39% reduction from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern shows the GPU becoming progressively more stressed as pixel count increases.

The CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 407.4 FPS, while at 2560x1440 Low it reaches 366.2 FPS. The relatively small gap between these two (roughly 10%) suggests the CPU is beginning to limit performance at these extreme frame rates. At 3840x2160 Low, the FPS drops to 292.7, indicating the GPU is now the primary constraint even on Low settings. The data consistently shows that as resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor, while the CPU's headroom is most visible at 1080p where frame rates exceed 400 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At every resolution, the most demanding preset — Ultra — remains far above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict data confirms that all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at every resolution.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra settings are the best choice, running at an average of 137.6 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, leaving substantial headroom for any demanding scenes.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra settings deliver an average of 224.3 FPS. This incredibly high frame rate makes the Ultra preset the clear recommendation, as there is no reason to sacrifice visual quality.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra settings run at an average of 312 FPS. Even at the highest preset, the frame rate is over five times the playability threshold.

In all cases, the "best" settings are simply the maximum available, as the hardware never comes close to struggling.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 137.6, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 312 FPS while Low averages 407.4 FPS. This represents a 30.6% increase in average frame rate, though both are far beyond what is needed for smooth gameplay.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck this system in Inside?*

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU shows its limits at 1080p Low where the frame rate reaches 407.4 FPS. The CPU's role is most pronounced at lower resolutions and settings.

Q: What is the least demanding setting that still stays above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: All settings stay above 60 FPS at 4K. The lowest average is 137.6 FPS at Ultra, while Low settings reach 292.7 FPS, so there is no risk of dropping below 60 FPS on any preset.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems for this game?

A: This combination ranks 58th out of 3,716 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.6% of all systems tested for Inside.

Q: Does lowering the resolution from 1440p to 1080p provide a significant FPS boost at Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average is 224.3 FPS, while at 1920x1080 Ultra it rises to 312 FPS, a 39% improvement. However, both are far above the playability threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this system shows consistent performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the averages range from 312 FPS at Ultra to 407.4 FPS at Low. The Medium preset delivers 378.9 FPS, and High runs at 314.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that even the most demanding settings at 1080p do not meaningfully challenge the hardware.

At 2560x1440, the averages range from 224.3 FPS at Ultra to 366.2 FPS at Low. Medium delivers 336.5 FPS, and High runs at 232.4 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is small (224.3 vs 232.4 FPS), suggesting that Ultra settings do not impose a significant additional load compared to High.

At 3840x2160, the averages range from 137.6 FPS at Ultra to 292.7 FPS at Low. Medium delivers 237.8 FPS, and High runs at 148.2 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is just 10.6 FPS (148.2 vs 137.6), showing that the highest preset remains entirely viable. Across all resolutions, the data shows a clear pattern: lowering settings from Ultra to Low roughly doubles the frame rate at 4K, while at 1080p the improvement is about 30%.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Inside, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 58th out of 3,716 tested combos. This places it in the top 1.6% of all systems tested for this game. The rank reflects the extremely high performance ceiling of both components. While the CPU's percentile among all processors is 94 and the GPU's percentile is 88, their combined performance for Inside is exceptional, likely due to the game's relatively low system requirements and the headroom provided by this hardware.

The ranking suggests that only 57 other tested combinations deliver higher average frame rates in Inside. Given that the CPU and GPU individually sit near the top of their respective benchmark charts, this high combined rank is expected. The measured FPS data confirms the system has no difficulty maintaining frame rates well above any playability concern.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with overwhelming margin. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at every resolution tested, every settings preset (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) is playable at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 137.6 FPS. This is more than twice the 60 FPS threshold, meaning 4K gaming at maximum quality is not just playable but exceptionally smooth. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 224.3 FPS, providing a vast amount of headroom for any potential frame rate drops. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings run at 312 FPS, which is over five times the playability threshold.

The data shows no scenario where this system approaches the 60 FPS limit. The lowest measured average across all 12 tested combinations (4 resolutions × 3 settings) is 137.6 FPS at 4K Ultra. The highest is 407.4 FPS at 1080p Low. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, which does not demand the extreme hardware resources of a modern AAA shooter, this combination is overwhelmingly overpowered. Users can enable every visual option without any concern for performance degradation. The system will effectively never dip below 60 FPS in this title, regardless of the chosen resolution or settings.