Inside

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pairing delivers remarkably high frame rates in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU. This combination ranks 488th out of 1,671 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 29% of all systems tested. The data shows a configuration that is heavily GPU-bound, with the processor providing ample headroom even at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, featuring 12 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The processor’s 3DMark scores show strong scaling from 1,691 points in the 2-thread test to 5,652 points in the max-thread test, indicating solid multi-threading capabilities.

For a game like Inside, which is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer, the CPU demands are modest. The data indicates that this processor is not a bottleneck in any of the measured scenarios. Even at 1080p with Low settings, where the CPU would typically face the most pressure due to the GPU rendering frames quickly, the system achieved 273.9 FPS. This suggests the processor’s single-thread performance, reflected in a 3DMark single-thread score of 868, is more than sufficient for the game’s physics and logic.

The processor sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17,181. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with a delta of 0%, and the Intel Core i7-1260P at -0.2% delta. This indicates that the i5-11400F is a mid-to-high-range performer, but in Inside, the distinction is academic. The benchmark results show that moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings yields a consistent frame rate drop, but the CPU’s role remains constant; it is never the limiting factor. The processor’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,372 points provides substantial headroom for any background tasks, but the game’s frame rates are dictated almost entirely by the graphics card.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, this GPU features 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. It is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 2,310 MHz with a boost clock of 2,610 MHz, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

In Inside, the GPU’s performance is the primary driver of the measured frame rates. The RTX 4070 Ti ranks in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44,900. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile with a delta of -0.6% and the Intel Arc A730M at -1.5% delta, showing that this desktop card is competitive with high-end mobile parts. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,024 points indicates strong modern rendering capabilities, which translates to excellent performance in this older title.

The 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Inside, even at 4K resolution with Ultra settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system achieves 119.1 FPS, which is a demanding scenario for any GPU. The RTX 4070 Ti’s memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and asset loading are not impeded. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 31,624 points places it well above the threshold needed for this game. The results suggest that the RTX 4070 Ti is the sole arbiter of performance, as the CPU never interferes with its output.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the system delivers 210.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 185.7 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 122.3 FPS. This represents a 41.9% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at High settings. The pattern is consistent across all settings levels, indicating that the GPU is the limiting component at every resolution.

The scaling is more pronounced at lower settings. At Low settings, the system achieves 273.9 FPS at 1080p, 242.7 FPS at 1440p, and 208 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 24.1%, which is less than the drop at High settings. This is because at Low settings, the GPU is less saturated with pixel work, so the relative impact of resolution scaling is smaller. Conversely, at Ultra settings, the frame rates are 209.2 FPS at 1080p, 183.3 FPS at 1440p, and 119.1 FPS at 4K, a 43.1% drop. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates even at 4K, but the scaling is linear and predictable.

The CPU’s role in this scaling is negligible. If the CPU were a bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K, as the CPU would cap the maximum FPS. Instead, the frame rates scale with the number of pixels, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor. The 1080p Low result of 273.9 FPS is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset, and it is still well below what the CPU could theoretically handle. This indicates that the i5-11400F is never stressed in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 488th out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the 70.8th percentile of all combinations. This is a strong ranking, but it is not at the very top, which is expected given that the CPU is a mid-range part and the GPU, while powerful, is not the absolute fastest in the database. The combo’s ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU’s performance, as the CPU’s contribution is minimal.

The data shows that this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems tested, but it falls short of the highest-tier configurations. The ranking implies that there are 1,183 combos that perform worse and 487 combos that perform better. The better-performing combos likely feature higher-end CPUs or GPUs, such as the RTX 4090 or newer flagship processors. However, for a game like Inside, the difference between this combo and those above it is unlikely to be perceptible, as the frame rates are already well above the refresh rate of most monitors.

The combo’s position in the rankings is a reflection of the GPU’s 85th percentile standing. The CPU’s 75th percentile ranking is less relevant here, as the game’s performance is not CPU-sensitive. This suggests that users with this combo will experience a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience in Inside, but the combo is not designed to be a benchmark leader in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1080p, the system delivers 273.9 FPS at Low, 252.1 FPS at Medium, 210.7 FPS at High, and 209.2 FPS at Ultra. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is minimal, at just 1.5 FPS, which is negligible. The Medium setting offers a significant boost over High, with a 19.6% increase in frame rate.

At 1440p, the frame rates are 242.7 FPS at Low, 227.8 FPS at Medium, 185.7 FPS at High, and 183.3 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with an average drop of approximately 12.9% across all settings. The Ultra setting at 1440p delivers 183.3 FPS, which is still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors, indicating that this combo is more than capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution.

At 4K, the system achieves 208 FPS at Low, 195.7 FPS at Medium, 122.3 FPS at High, and 119.1 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Medium to High at 4K is substantial, at 37.5%, suggesting that High settings introduce a significant graphical load. However, even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate remains above 119 FPS, which is excellent for a game of this type. The data shows that this combo can handle 4K gaming with ease, providing a smooth experience at any settings level. The Low setting at 4K delivers 208 FPS, which is higher than the 1080p High result, indicating that the GPU is not fully utilized until the settings are increased.