Inside

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Inside with the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER shows a clear pattern: this game is remarkably easy to drive, and the GPU remains the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, though the CPU is never pushed to its limits. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 210 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops performance to 188 FPS, a reduction of roughly 10.5%. Stepping up to 4K High yields 123 FPS, which is a 34.6% drop from 1440p and a 41.4% drop from 1080p. This scaling curve is steep, indicating that pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions, as expected for a GPU-bound workload.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread from Low (273 FPS) to Ultra (206 FPS) is 67 FPS, or about 24.5%. At 1440p, Low hits 244 FPS while Ultra drops to 185 FPS, a 59 FPS spread. At 4K, the difference grows to 92 FPS, with Low achieving 209 FPS and Ultra falling to 117 FPS. This widening spread confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's shading and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors when both resolution and settings are increased. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for this title, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration never dips below 117 FPS average.

Interestingly, the CPU's role is almost negligible here. The i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024. These are strong numbers, but Inside is a puzzle platformer with modest threading demands. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 273 FPS while 4K Low reaches 209 FPS suggests the GPU is still doing the heavy lifting even at the lowest settings. A weaker CPU might struggle to feed frames above 200 FPS, but the data here shows no such bottleneck — the i5-11400F's PassMark single-thread score of 2981 places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, which is ample headroom for this game's physics and logic.

The most telling metric is the 4K Medium result, which includes a min FPS of 164 and a max of 222, averaging 193. This is only 16 FPS lower than 1080p Medium (252 FPS average), showing that the game scales efficiently with resolution. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 250.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are clearly adequate for 4K, as even the High preset at 4K maintains a 123 FPS average, well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. In summary, resolution scaling is steep but never punishing — the combo delivers playable frame rates at every tested resolution and preset, with the GPU being the sole limiting component at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Inside, and at what settings?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 273, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 252 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 244 FPS at 1440p Low. This indicates the game is highly optimized and the hardware is far more capable than needed for 1080p.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with maximum settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 117. This is the lowest recorded average in the dataset, but it remains fully playable. The 4K High preset delivers 123 FPS, showing that even the most demanding configuration stays well above 100 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in this game?

A: No. The data shows no CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 273 FPS, and the frame rate only drops to 209 FPS at 4K Low, a 23% reduction that is attributable to GPU load. The CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 2024) is sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested settings.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low averages 244 FPS while Ultra averages 185 FPS, a difference of 59 FPS (or 31.9% faster on Low). This shows that visual quality comes at a measurable cost, but even Ultra at 1440p remains far above refresh-rate thresholds for most monitors.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER matter for this game?

A: The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is far beyond what Inside requires. The game's modest texture and geometry demands mean that VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor at any resolution. The GPU's 672.3 GB/s bandwidth is the more relevant spec, as it helps maintain high frame rates at 4K.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 1037 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 27.9% of all systems tested for this game. This is a strong result given the game's age and the hardware's capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the Medium preset is the best balance: it delivers 252 FPS average with a min of 214 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during scene transitions. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 206 FPS, which is still excellent but offers diminishing returns for the extra visual fidelity. For most players, 1080p Medium is the sweet spot, as the 46 FPS difference between Medium and Ultra is not worth the marginal graphical improvement in a game like Inside with its stylized art direction.

At 1440p, the High preset is recommended. It achieves 188 FPS average, which is only 3 FPS lower than Ultra (185 FPS) but 38 FPS higher than the Low preset (244 FPS). The Medium preset at 1440p hits 226 FPS, which is tempting for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the High preset offers a better visual experience with only a 16.8% performance penalty. The 4K resolution presents a different trade-off. The High preset at 4K averages 123 FPS, while Ultra averages 117 FPS — a mere 6 FPS difference. Given that both are playable, Ultra at 4K is the best choice for maximum quality, as the performance cost is negligible. However, if a player prioritizes frame rate stability, the Medium preset at 4K (193 FPS average, 164 FPS min) is the most robust option, providing a 70 FPS buffer over High.

The Low preset is only advisable for players targeting extreme frame rates (above 240 FPS) on 1080p or 1440p displays. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 273 FPS, which is ideal for 240 Hz monitors. At 1440p Low, 244 FPS is still above 240 Hz, but the visual degradation is noticeable. The data suggests that the Medium preset is the most versatile across all resolutions — it never drops below 164 FPS even at 4K (with a 193 FPS average), making it the safest recommendation for a consistent experience. For players with 4K displays, Ultra remains viable, but Medium provides a more comfortable margin for frame time consistency.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination ranks 1037 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the 27.9th percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong showing, especially considering the game's release date of 2016-07-06. The rank reflects the GPU's raw performance — the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits in the 76th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 31087, while the CPU is in the 71st percentile with an average score of 17177. The combination of two above-average components results in a system that is well-suited for this title.

Comparatively, the CPU's nearest rivals show similar performance. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120 (0.3% lower), while the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239 (0.4% higher). This means the i5-11400F is effectively in the same performance tier as these alternatives for compute-heavy tasks. However, in Inside, the GPU dominates, so the CPU's exact ranking matters less. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31206, 0.4% higher) and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX (31676, 1.9% higher), showing that the GPU is competitive with previous generation flagships.

The rank of 1037 out of 3716 means that 72.1% of tested combos score lower in this game. This is expected, as Inside is not a demanding title — even mid-range hardware from the past decade can run it well. The fact that this high-end combo lands in the top 28% is more a reflection of the game's optimization than the hardware's raw power. For context, the combo's FPS numbers are all well above 60 FPS even at 4K Ultra, which suggests that the rank would be higher if the game stressed the hardware more. The data indicates that this combo is overkill for Inside, but it delivers a flawless experience with no compromises at any resolution or setting.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER plays the dominant role in determining frame rates for Inside. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for this game's modest texture and geometry loads. The GPU's clock speeds — 2340 MHz base and 2610 MHz boost — are high, and the chip's 8448 shading units deliver 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. These specifications translate directly into the measured performance: at 4K Ultra, the GPU maintains 117 FPS average, which reflects its raw pixel-pushing capability.

The GPU's 96 ROPs and 250.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are the key specifications for a game like Inside, which relies heavily on fill rate for its 2.5D rendering style. The texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s, driven by 264 TMUs, ensures that texture filtering is never a bottleneck. The 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores are largely irrelevant for this title, as Inside does not use ray tracing or DLSS, but they do not interfere with traditional rasterization performance. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 31811 places it in the 76th percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end status.

The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is far beyond what Inside requires. The game was released in 2016, when 4 GB VRAM was considered ample, so the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's memory is never stressed. The bandwidth, however, does matter — at 4K, the GPU needs to fetch and process more pixels, and the 672.3 GB/s bandwidth helps maintain the 209 FPS average at 4K Low. The GPU's power draw of 285 W is notable, but the data shows that the performance per watt is excellent for this workload. The fact that the GPU can push 273 FPS at 1080p Low while staying within its thermal envelope indicates that Inside is a light load for this hardware, leaving headroom for more demanding titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1080p, the combination achieves 273 FPS on Low, 252 FPS on Medium (with a min of 214 and max of 290), 210 FPS on High, and 206 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 67 FPS, with Low being 32.5% faster than Ultra. The Medium preset offers the best combination of smoothness and quality, with a 252 FPS average and a min FPS of 214 that ensures no stuttering.

At 1440p, the results are proportionally lower but still exceptionally high. Low settings yield 244 FPS, Medium hits 226 FPS (min 192, max 259), High delivers 188 FPS, and Ultra produces 185 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 59 FPS, and the Medium preset's min FPS of 192 means it never drops below 192 FPS, making it ideal for 144 Hz monitors. The High and Ultra presets are nearly identical, differing by only 3 FPS, which suggests that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not demanding in this engine.

At 4K, the performance remains playable across all settings. Low achieves 209 FPS, Medium averages 193 FPS (min 164, max 222), High drops to 123 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 117 FPS. The 4K Medium result is particularly interesting — it is only 16 FPS lower than 1080p Medium, showing that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the resolution increase with minimal cost. The 4K High to Ultra transition costs only 6 FPS, making Ultra the obvious choice for 4K players. The min FPS of 164 at 4K Medium is higher than the average FPS of many other systems at 1080p, underscoring the raw power of this combination.

Across all nine tested configurations, the lowest recorded average FPS is 117 (4K Ultra), and the highest is 273 (1080p Low). The data shows a consistent pattern: the GPU scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU never becomes a limiting factor. The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most stable frame times, as evidenced by the min FPS values (214 at 1080p, 192 at 1440p, 164 at 4K), which are all well above typical refresh rates. This breakdown confirms that the Intel Core i5-11400F + RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combo is more than capable of delivering a flawless Inside experience at any resolution, with the only trade-off being visual fidelity versus frame rate headroom.