Inside

The Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer that is far more demanding than its minimalist art style suggests. Benchmark data shows this pairing is capable of running the game at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, with frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. The RTX 4060, despite being positioned as a mid-range card in the broader GeForce 40-series lineup, proves more than sufficient for this title, while the Core i9-14900K’s substantial multi-core and single-core horsepower ensures the CPU never becomes a bottleneck.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 72 FPS. This is a notable achievement, as 4K Ultra settings typically stress even high-end GPUs; the data shows the RTX 4060 handles this load with room to spare. If you prefer higher refresh rates over visual fidelity, dropping to High yields 75 FPS, while Low and Medium reach 150 FPS and 120 FPS respectively. However, since Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 12 FPS margin, there is no reason to compromise on graphical quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), Ultra remains the best choice, producing an average of 114 FPS. This represents a significant jump from the 4K result, with the frame rate nearly doubling the playability threshold. The gap between settings is substantial: High runs at 120 FPS, Medium at 192 FPS, and Low reaches 239 FPS. Even the lowest preset delivers more than four times the minimum playable frame rate, indicating that this resolution is well within the comfort zone of this hardware combination.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the story is similar but even more pronounced. Ultra settings yield an average of 159 FPS, which is more than 2.5 times the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 1080p Ultra ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, as the hardware has ample headroom. The lower presets push performance to extraordinary levels: High runs at 167 FPS, Medium at 266 FPS, and Low reaches a staggering 333 FPS. For competitive play or extremely fast-paced sections, these lower settings offer refresh rates that exceed most monitors' capabilities.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the combination of the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves 72 FPS on Ultra settings, 75 FPS on High, 120 FPS on Medium, and 150 FPS on Low. All presets clear the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 114 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum frame rate for Medium at this resolution is 163 FPS, suggesting the Ultra preset likely maintains similarly stable performance.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, placing it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M trails by 0.3%, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 are 0.5% and 0.7% behind respectively. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the Core i9-14900K overkill for this game?

A: The data suggests yes, as Inside is not a CPU-intensive title. The i9-14900K scores in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with a multi-thread score of 58674 in PassMark. However, this excess headroom ensures the GPU is never bottlenecked, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame rates.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 159 FPS. This is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz displays and provides a solid foundation for 144 Hz monitors. For comparison, Medium settings reach 266 FPS, and Low settings hit 333 FPS.

Q: Does the game run better at 4K Low than at 1440p Ultra?

A: Yes, but not by a massive margin. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 150, while 1440p Ultra achieves 114 FPS. The 4K Low preset offers both higher resolution and higher frame rates, making it a viable alternative if you prioritize resolution over graphical detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured data shows a clear hierarchy across settings. Low settings deliver an average of 150 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium settings produce an average of 120 FPS, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS, indicating stable performance without significant dips. High settings drop to 75 FPS average, while Ultra settings average 72 FPS. The absence of min/max data for High, Low, and Ultra suggests the frame pacing is consistent enough that only the average was deemed necessary for the benchmark record.

At 2560x1440, performance scales impressively. Low settings reach an average of 239 FPS, while Medium averages 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS and maximum of 220 FPS. High settings average 120 FPS, and Ultra settings average 114 FPS. The 163 FPS minimum on Medium is particularly telling, as it means even the lowest frame rate observed at this resolution exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin.

At 1920x1080, the results are outstanding. Low settings produce an average of 333 FPS, Medium averages 266 FPS with a minimum of 226 FPS and maximum of 306 FPS, High averages 167 FPS, and Ultra averages 159 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 226 FPS is higher than the average frame rate of most other settings at higher resolutions, underscoring how easily this hardware handles 1080p.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Medium settings always provide min/max data, while other presets only report averages. This suggests that Medium settings may introduce slight frame time variance, though the minimum values remain well above playable levels.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i9-14900K, the nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all extremely close in performance. The Intel Core i9-14900KF scores 79371 on average, which is just 0.3% lower than the i9-14900K's 79097. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus scores 79574, a 0.6% difference. The AMD EPYC 7413, a server-class processor, scores 80041, which is 1.2% higher. Interestingly, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 77740, which is 1.7% lower. In practical terms, none of these differences would be perceptible in Inside, as the game is GPU-bound at most settings.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the nearest rivals are surprisingly older or integrated solutions. The AMD Radeon HD 7790, a card from a previous generation, scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060's 17639. The AMD Radeon 780M, an integrated GPU found in some laptop processors, scores 17588, just 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 score 17551 and 17509 respectively, representing 0.5% and 0.7% deficits. These marginal differences mean that any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, though the RTX 4060 offers modern feature support that older cards lack.

The Verdict

This combination is unequivocally capable of running Inside at playable frame rates. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra being the best setting at 72 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all presets are again playable, with Ultra at 114 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra at 159 FPS.

The data shows that this hardware never dips below the 60 FPS threshold, even at the most demanding combination of 4K resolution and Ultra settings. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth prove sufficient for the game's demands, while the i9-14900K's 24 cores and 32 threads ensure the CPU side is never a limiting factor. For players seeking the best visual experience, Ultra settings at any resolution are the recommended choice, as they all maintain frame rates well above the playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1863 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 50th percentile of all hardware combinations tested, which is a strong result given that the RTX 4060 is a mid-range GPU. The ranking reflects the game's relatively light GPU demands, allowing the i9-14900K's processing power to carry the combination higher than the GPU's raw benchmark percentile (61st) might suggest.

The rank of 1863 indicates that while this isn't a top-tier combination in the database, it substantially outperforms the majority of tested systems. The gap between the CPU's 95th percentile and the combo's 50th percentile ranking highlights that Inside is a title where GPU performance dominates the overall experience, and the RTX 4060's 61st percentile standing is the limiting factor. Nevertheless, the combination delivers frame rates that are multiples of the 60 FPS threshold, making it a highly capable setup for this game. For context, the combo outperforms roughly half of all other tested configurations, which include systems with far more powerful GPUs, underscoring how well-optimized Inside is for a wide range of hardware.