Inside

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer that is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The measured frame rates are uniformly high, with the combination never dropping below 72 FPS even at the most demanding 4K Ultra settings. This places the combo in the 1806th position out of 3716 tested combinations, a rank that reflects the hardware’s capability to saturate the game’s requirements at nearly every configuration. The data indicates that this pairing is significantly overqualified for the title, offering headroom that allows users to prioritize visual fidelity without compromising fluidity.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions reveals a classic pattern where pixel count becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. Transitioning from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings reduces the average frame rate from 168 FPS to 121 FPS, a drop of approximately 28%. Moving further to 3840x2160 at High settings results in 76 FPS, which is another 37% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep decline—a total of 54% from 1080p to 4K—indicates that the GPU’s fillrate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions, as the RX 6700 XT’s 384.0 GB/s bandwidth and 64 ROPs are taxed more heavily with each additional pixel.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p, the difference between Low (337 FPS) and Ultra (160 FPS) is 177 FPS, a 52% reduction. At 1440p, the gap narrows slightly in absolute terms but remains proportionally similar: Low delivers 242 FPS while Ultra drops to 115 FPS, a 52% reduction. At 4K, the pattern holds with Low at 152 FPS and Ultra at 72 FPS, again a 52% reduction. This consistency suggests that the CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is never the limiting factor; the game’s workload scales almost entirely with GPU load, and the RX 6700 XT’s performance curve is uniform across the resolution spectrum.

The fact that 4K High (76 FPS) is nearly identical to 1440p Ultra (115 FPS) in terms of relative GPU strain—both are around 50% of the 1080p Low peak—implies that the RX 6700 XT has a predictable performance envelope. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory is ample for this game’s modest texture requirements, so the scaling is driven by shader and ROP throughput rather than memory capacity. For users targeting 4K, the data shows that High settings are the practical ceiling for maintaining over 60 FPS, while 1440p offers the best balance for high refresh rate displays, as even Ultra settings exceed 100 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on the optimal preset for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 160 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display refresh rate available today. The Medium preset offers 269 FPS, and Low reaches 337 FPS, but these higher frame rates come at the cost of visual quality with no practical benefit beyond competitive play—which is irrelevant for a puzzle platformer. Therefore, at 1080p, Ultra is the recommended setting, as it provides a 24% reduction in frame rate compared to Medium but with substantially improved visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains 115 FPS, which comfortably supports high-refresh-rate monitors (120Hz and above). The High preset at 121 FPS is only 5% faster, making the visual upgrade to Ultra worth the minor performance trade-off. However, if a user has a 144Hz display and prefers absolute smoothness, High is a viable alternative that stays within 10% of Ultra’s frame rate. The Medium preset at 194 FPS is overkill for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality for a game that emphasizes atmospheric lighting and shadow detail.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation shifts to High settings, which deliver 76 FPS. This is the only preset that maintains a frame rate above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay on a standard 4K display. The Ultra preset drops to 72 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for frame time spikes. Medium at 122 FPS is tempting, but the jump from High to Medium represents a noticeable reduction in shadow quality and texture filtering, which detracts from the game’s moody art direction. Low at 152 FPS is unnecessary, as the game’s visual identity relies heavily on its lighting effects, which are severely compromised at the lowest preset. The data suggests that 4K High is the sweet spot, offering a 5% performance penalty over Ultra but with significantly better visual consistency.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In Inside, the CPU’s role is minimal, as the game’s physics and logic are not computationally intensive. The benchmark results for the processor—such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645 and single-core score of 3,055—indicate a strong overall performer, but these capabilities are largely untapped in this title. The measured frame rates across all settings and resolutions show no signs of CPU bottlenecking, as the frame rate scales consistently with GPU load rather than hitting a CPU-imposed ceiling.

The processor’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support are more than adequate for the game’s data streaming requirements. The fact that the FPS at 1080p Low (337 FPS) is nearly double the 1440p Low (242 FPS) and more than double the 4K Low (152 FPS) is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU at very high frame rates without becoming a constraint. Even at the highest frame rate measured (337 FPS), the i5-14400F’s single-thread performance, evidenced by its PassMark single-thread score of 3,701, is sufficient to avoid stuttering or frame pacing issues.

Comparing the i5-14400F to its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database—such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which has an average score of 32,233 (0.1% higher)—shows that the processor is in a tightly contested performance tier. However, this competition is irrelevant for Inside, as the game does not stress the CPU to a degree where these small differences would manifest in measurable FPS variance. The data strongly suggests that the GPU is the sole determinant of performance in this title, and the CPU is effectively a non-factor as long as it can sustain a single-core boost clock above 4 GHz, which the i5-14400F does with its 4.70 GHz boost capability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT configuration ranks 1806th out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the 51st percentile of all systems. This middling rank is somewhat surprising given the high absolute frame rates, but it reflects the fact that many other tested combinations—likely including older, lower-end CPUs paired with flagship GPUs—achieve similar or higher FPS in this undemanding game. The rank is more indicative of the combo’s position relative to the entire database of systems rather than its absolute capability.

The RX 6700 XT’s individual GPU percentile of 72% (versus all GPUs) and the i5-14400F’s CPU percentile of 83% (versus all CPUs) suggest that both components are above average in their respective categories. However, the combo’s rank of 1806/3716 is dragged down by the fact that Inside is so easy to run that even significantly weaker GPUs can achieve high frame rates, compressing the performance distribution. The GPU’s nearest rivals—such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which has a nearly identical average benchmark score (27,565 vs. 27,425 for the RX 6700 XT, a -0.5% difference)—indicate that the RX 6700 XT is performing at a level comparable to much more expensive hardware in this specific title.

The combo’s rank also reflects the fact that the CPU is not a limiting factor, meaning that any system with a similar GPU would achieve nearly identical results. For instance, the i5-14400F’s nearest CPU rival, the Intel Core i9-11900, has an average score of 32,226 (0.2% higher), and pairing either processor with the RX 6700 XT would yield essentially the same FPS in Inside. This underscores that the combo’s rank is primarily a function of the GPU’s performance class, and the CPU choice has negligible impact on the final ranking.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 337 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with smooth gameplay?*

A: Yes, at 4K High settings the combo delivers an average of 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 72 FPS, still playable but with less headroom.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, with no evidence of CPU bottlenecks even at the highest frame rates.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to the RTX 3090 in this game?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27,425, while the RTX 3090 scores 27,565, a difference of -0.5%. This suggests near-identical performance in Inside.

Q: What is the best setting preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 115 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. High settings at 121 FPS offer a marginal improvement but lower visual quality.

Q: Is the i5-14400F’s 10-core configuration necessary for this game?

A: No, Inside is not CPU-intensive. The processor’s single-core boost clock of 4.70 GHz is more relevant than its multi-core capability, and the game does not utilize the 16 threads to any significant degree.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. Low settings yield an average of 337 FPS, Medium delivers 269 FPS with a minimum of 229 FPS and maximum of 310 FPS, High achieves 168 FPS, and Ultra rounds out at 160 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 177 FPS, with the Medium preset showing a 40 FPS variance between minimum and maximum, indicating some frame time fluctuation but well within acceptable bounds.

At 2560x1440, performance remains robust. Low settings average 242 FPS, Medium drops to 194 FPS (minimum 165 FPS, maximum 223 FPS), High produces 121 FPS, and Ultra maintains 115 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is a mere 6 FPS, making Ultra the clear choice for visual quality. The Medium preset’s 58 FPS variance suggests slightly more frame pacing variability at this resolution, but it remains smooth.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are lower but still playable. Low settings average 152 FPS, Medium delivers 122 FPS (minimum 103 FPS, maximum 140 FPS), High reaches 76 FPS, and Ultra drops to 72 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 4 FPS at this resolution, which means users can enable Ultra without significant penalty if they accept a 72 FPS average. The Medium preset’s 37 FPS variance is the highest observed, but it still stays above 100 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, based on the Navi 22 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, is the primary driver of performance in Inside. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game’s texture streaming and asset loading. The 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are the key components that determine fillrate, and the benchmarks show that the GPU’s pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s are well matched to the game’s visual complexity.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2581 MHz (with a game clock of 2424 MHz) ensures sustained performance under load. The fact that the frame rate at 4K High (76 FPS) is nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra (160 FPS) when scaled by resolution suggests that the GPU operates at a consistent efficiency across different pixel counts. The RX 6700 XT’s FP32 throughput of 13.21 TFLOPS is ample for the game’s shader complexity, and the 40 ray accelerators are technically present but not utilized by Inside, which does not feature ray-traced effects.

Comparing the RX 6700 XT to its nearest rivals, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has an identical average benchmark score (27,435 vs. 27,425, a 0% difference), indicating that the desktop RX 6700 XT performs on par with a high-end mobile GPU. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27,135, which is 1.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27,839, which is 1.5% higher. These small deltas confirm that the RX 6700 XT is a well-tuned performer in its class, and its 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects its position as a solid mid-to-high-end option that can handle Inside at any resolution without compromise. The GPU’s 230 W TDP and dual-slot cooler design are not directly relevant to gameplay performance, but they do indicate that the card is designed for sustained 4K gaming, which is corroborated by the measured FPS data.