Inside

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is an exceptionally high-end combination for running Inside, a Puzzle Platformer released on 2016-07-06. Benchmark data shows this combo achieves playable framerates at every tested resolution and preset, with the lowest average FPS recorded at 101.4 at 4K Ultra. The system ranks 518 out of 3716 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 14% of all configurations. This analysis breaks down the measured performance data, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and provides specific settings recommendations for each resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The Ultra preset at 4K delivers an average of 101.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 4K are playable, with Low averaging 210.2 FPS, Medium at 169.1 FPS, and High at 104.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K has an average benchmark score of 79097, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i9-14900KF (79371) and 0.6% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (79574). It outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (77740) by 1.7%.

Q: What GPU benchmark score does the RTX 4070 achieve, and how does it rank globally?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648 and ranks in the 81st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, a delta of just 0.1%, making them nearly identical in synthetic performance.

Q: Is the RTX 4070's performance closer to mobile or desktop parts in this data?

A: The data shows the RTX 4070 is 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135 score). It is also 0.4% faster than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507) and 1.3% faster than the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157).

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, Low settings produce 430.9 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 219.4 FPS average. This represents a 211.5 FPS difference, showing that Ultra settings still deliver more than triple the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest relative drop when moving from Medium to High settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the drop from Medium (169.1 FPS) to High (104.2 FPS) is 64.9 FPS, a 38.4% reduction. At 2560x1440, the same settings transition drops from 265.1 to 165.6 FPS (37.5% reduction), and at 1920x1080 it drops from 368.9 to 230.8 FPS (37.4% reduction), making 4K the most sensitive.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i9-14900K's closest rival is the Intel Core i9-14900KF, which scores 79371 versus 79097, a negligible 0.3% difference. Users would experience virtually identical frame rates with either chip. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is 0.6% faster, while the AMD EPYC 7413 is 1.2% faster — all three alternatives would behave within a 1.2% margin of the i9-14900K in this game. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is 1.7% slower, still a minor difference.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA Tesla P4 is the closest match with a score of 37628 versus 37648 for the RTX 4070, a 0.1% delta. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507) is 0.4% slower, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157) is 1.3% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135) is 1.3% faster. None of these alternatives would create a perceptible difference in Inside, given that the game is not demanding on either component.

The benchmark data indicates the CPU sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 81st percentile. This means the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU in the broader hardware landscape, but for Inside specifically, both are massively overqualified. The combo rank of 518 out of 3716 (top 14%) confirms that only a small fraction of tested systems would outperform this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 518 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 13.9% of all configurations. This rank is driven by the CPU's excellent standing (95th percentile) and the GPU's solid position (81st percentile), though the game's low graphical demands mean even mid-range hardware can perform well.

The ranking suggests that the limiting factor for this combo is the GPU, given its lower percentile relative to the CPU. However, the measured FPS data shows no practical limitation: the lowest recorded average is 101.4 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. At 1080p, the combo delivers 219.4 FPS on Ultra, which is 3.7 times the 60 FPS playable threshold. The rank of 518 vs. 3716 indicates that 3198 other combos perform worse, but the absolute performance is so high that the rank has little practical meaning for gameplay quality.

The data shows consistent scaling across resolutions: 4K Ultra (101.4) → 1440p Ultra (156.4) → 1080p Ultra (219.4). This linear scaling pattern indicates the system is not bottlenecked at any resolution, with each step down in resolution providing roughly a 40% increase in FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with maximum settings at all three tested resolutions, far exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at every resolution. The best settings at each resolution are as follows: at 3840x2160, Ultra runs at 101.4 FPS average; at 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 156.4 FPS; at 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 219.4 FPS.

The data shows no scenario where this combo drops below 100 FPS, even at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset. For players with 60 Hz or 120 Hz displays, this system will deliver a completely smooth experience at any settings combination. Even at 4K Ultra, the 101.4 FPS average provides headroom above 60 FPS, ensuring consistency. The lowest measured performance in the entire dataset is 101.4 FPS, meaning the system never approaches the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Inside, the GPU is the primary scaling factor across resolutions and presets, though the CPU's high performance ensures no bottleneck. The data shows that moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by roughly 29% at Ultra settings (219.4 → 156.4), and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 35% (156.4 → 101.4). This resolution scaling is characteristic of GPU-bound rendering, as the pixel count increases from 2.07 million (1080p) to 8.29 million (4K).

The CPU's role is less pronounced but still relevant. Given that the i9-14900K scores 39399.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2262.5 in single-core, it provides ample headroom for the game's logic and physics. The fact that 4K Ultra still yields 101.4 FPS indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at that resolution, but the system is so powerful that even the most demanding settings cannot push it below 100 FPS.

At lower resolutions like 1080p, the gap between Medium (368.9 FPS) and High (230.8 FPS) is 138.1 FPS, while at 4K the same gap is 64.9 FPS (169.1 vs. 104.2). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has more influence on the maximum achievable frame rate, but both components are operating far above the 60 FPS target. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for this game, which was released in 2016.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 101.4 FPS. This is the best visual quality available and still provides a 41.4 FPS margin above the playable threshold. The High preset runs at 104.2 FPS, nearly identical, so Ultra is the clear recommendation.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 156.4 FPS average, making it the best choice. The margin above 60 FPS is 96.4 FPS, providing excellent headroom for any display refresh rate up to 144 Hz. Medium (265.1 FPS) and High (165.6 FPS) are also viable but offer no visual advantage over Ultra given the system's capability.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 219.4 FPS average, which is the highest settings preset tested. This exceeds 60 FPS by 159.4 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 240 Hz. The Low preset runs at 430.9 FPS, but there is no reason to sacrifice visual quality when Ultra already delivers over three times the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo is as follows:

3840x2160:

• Low: 210.2 FPS average
• Medium: 169.1 FPS average
• High: 104.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 101.4 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 327.5 FPS average
• Medium: 265.1 FPS average
• High: 165.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 156.4 FPS average

1920x1080:

• Low: 430.9 FPS average
• Medium: 368.9 FPS average
• High: 230.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 219.4 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: the largest FPS drop occurs when moving from Medium to High settings, regardless of resolution. At 4K, this drop is 64.9 FPS; at 1440p, it is 99.5 FPS; at 1080p, it is 138.1 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra is much smaller, with drops of 2.8 FPS at 4K, 9.2 FPS at 1440p, and 11.4 FPS at 1080p. This indicates that High and Ultra presets are computationally similar, while Medium to High represents a significant quality step.

No min or max FPS values were recorded in the data, so all performance assessments rely on average framerates. The minimum average across all 12 tested configurations is 101.4 FPS (4K Ultra), and the maximum is 430.9 FPS (1080p Low). This range demonstrates the system's versatility, from high-resolution visual fidelity to extremely high refresh rate gaming.