Inside

Inside is a puzzle-platformer from 2016 that remains a popular benchmark title because its dark, minimalist art style hides a surprisingly demanding renderer. The data measured for this page pairs the Intel Core i5-14400F with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, a combination that produced a complete set of average frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets. The overall picture is one of a 1080p powerhouse that can push into higher resolutions with the right settings, though the GPU ultimately sets the ceiling for the most demanding configurations. The benchmark results show a system that is clearly capable of running the game well, but the relationship between the CPU, GPU, and resolution makes for interesting analysis.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the database for Inside?

The measured combo ranks 3,056th out of 3,716 total tested combos. This places it in the lower half of all systems tested for this game, which is remarkable given the high frame rates measured. The low rank likely reflects that many enthusiasts test with far more powerful components, not that this pairing is weak.

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate the combo achieved?

The highest average FPS recorded is 231 frames per second at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is more than double the 115 FPS average seen at the same resolution with High settings, showing how strongly the Low preset scales performance.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate measured in the dataset?

The lowest average FPS is 50, recorded at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. This is the only measured configuration that drops below the 60 FPS threshold, and it is the only time the combo fails to provide a smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

The Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,279. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U with a score of 32,233, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32,121, which is 0.5% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32,354, which is 0.2% higher. The differences are all within a single point.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9,780. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9,803, which is 0.2% higher, and the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9,832, which is 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9,724, which is 0.6% lower, and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9,716, which is 0.7% lower. The GTX 1070 is effectively tied with all of its nearest rivals.

Q: Does the game support high refresh rates at 1080p?

Yes, the data shows that at 1080p with the Low preset, the average FPS is 231, and even with the Medium preset it reaches 184 FPS. This makes the combo well suited for 1080p high refresh rate panels, though the High and Ultra presets are more modest at 115 and 110 FPS respectively.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture, using the GP104 chip manufactured on a 16 nm process. It has 1,920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. The GPU carries 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. The base clock is 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz, and the memory runs at 2002 MHz with an effective data rate of 8 Gbps. This is a GPU that launched in mid-2016 and is now considered end-of-life, but the measured data shows it still handles this game well.

The GPU's role in the game is dominant, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, but at 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth and shader throughput become the primary constraint. The frame rates at 3840x2160 show a clear pattern: the Low preset averages 104 FPS, the Medium averages 83 FPS, the High averages 52 FPS, and the Ultra averages 50 FPS. The GTX 1070 has a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s. The fact that the GPU is end-of-life and ranks in the 47th percentile of all GPUs does not prevent it from producing high frame rates in this game, but the 4K Ultra result of 50 FPS shows its limits.

The GPU's 8 GB of memory is not fully stressed by this game, as the data does not show any memory-related faults. The 256-bit bus is still sufficient for 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS is enough for the game's simple geometry but is taxed by the 4K resolution. The GTX 1070's direct rivals in the database are all within a few percent of its score, and the measured FPS shows that it is a consistent performer, but 4K Ultra is the only preset where it fails to reach 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 14th generation Raptor Lake refresh processor. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU has a 20 MB shared L3 cache and a 1.25 MB L2 cache per core. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Its TDP is 65 W, and the CPU is built on a 10 nm process. It is a desktop chip that was released in early 2024 and has a launch MSRP of $196. The CPU has no integrated graphics, so the GTX 1070 is required for output.

The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks is respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,645 and a single-core score of 3,055. Its geekbench multicore score is 11,268, and single-core is 2,058. It has a passmark multithread score of 25,470 and a passmark single-thread score of 3,701. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 83, meaning it is in the top 17% of processors tested. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U with a score of 32,233, the Intel Core i9-11900 with a score of 32,226, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS with a score of 32,223.

For the game, the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. At 1080p, the frame rate is high across all presets, and the CPU has enough single-thread power, but the game's graphics load is more on the GPU. The data shows that the CPU does not limit the FPS at any resolution here, as the 1080p and 1440p results are all well above 60 FPS. The CPU's high single-thread score of 3,701 in Passmark suggests it can handle the game's physics and logic without being a limiting factor. The 10 cores and 16 threads are more than enough for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo is exceptionally fast. The Low preset averages 231 FPS, the Medium preset averages 184 FPS (min 157, max 212), the High preset averages 115 FPS, and the Ultra averages 110 FPS. All presets exceed 100 FPS, making this the best resolution for high-refresh monitors. The 231 FPS Low result is the highest average in the entire dataset, and the Ultra result at 110 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS standard.

At 1440p, the frame rates are still excellent. The Low preset averages 166 FPS, the Medium averages 133 FPS (min 113, max 153), the High averages 83 FPS, and the Ultra averages 79 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant but the performance remains smooth. The only preset that approaches the 60 FPS boundary is the Ultra, but it still sits above it at 79 FPS.

At 4K UHD, the frame rates are more varied. The Low preset averages 104 FPS, the Medium averages 83 FPS (min 71, max 96), the High averages 52 FPS, and the Ultra averages 50 FPS. The High and Ultra presets are the only ones in the dataset that fall below 60 FPS. This is a significant drop from the 1080p results, and it shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 184. At 1440p Medium, it is 133, and at 4K Medium, it is 83. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 101 FPS, which is a 55% reduction. The High preset shows a similar trend: 115 FPS at 1080p, 83 at 1440p, and 52 at 4K. The Ultra preset goes from 110 at 1080p to 79 at 1440p to 50 at 4K. The Low preset, however, is less dependent on resolution: 231 at 1080p, 166 at 1440p, and 104 at 4K.

The scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The CPU can handle the resolution changes, but the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the constraints. The resolution scaling is not linear, which is expected. The 4K results are close to the 1440p results, with the High and Ultra presets being within 3 FPS of each other. This suggests the GPU is hitting a hard limit at 4K, regardless of settings. The data shows that the 1080p and 1440p results are more than sufficient for smooth gameplay, but 4K Ultra is only for those who can tolerate a 50 FPS average.

Settings Recommendations

For a high refresh rate experience, the 1080p Low and Medium presets are the best. The Low preset averages 231 FPS, which is excellent for a 240Hz monitor, and the Medium preset at 184 FPS is still high enough for 165Hz. At 1080p High, the 115 FPS average is good, but the Low and Medium are better suited for maximum frame rates. The Ultra preset at 110 FPS is not a big improvement over High, so it is not necessary.

For a balanced experience at 1440p, the Medium preset at 133 FPS is the best choice. It provides a smooth frame rate with good quality. The High preset at 83 FPS is still good, but the Ultra at 79 FPS is not a major improvement. The Low preset at 166 FPS is not the best quality, but it is the fastest. For 4K, the Low preset at 104 FPS is the only one that stays above 60 FPS. The Medium at 83 FPS is the best balance of quality and performance, as the High and Ultra both drop below 60 FPS.

The data suggests that the optimal experience is either 1080p Medium for high refresh rates or 1440p Low for a balance of resolution and smoothness. The 4K resolution should only be used with the Low preset if the player wants 100 FPS, or the Medium preset if they can accept 83 FPS. The High and Ultra presets are only recommended for 1080p, as they are not worth the performance hit at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core i5-14400F and GTX 1070 ranks 3056 out of 3716 in the database for this game. This places it in the 82nd percentile of all tested combinations, meaning 82% of the combos tested score higher. This may seem surprising given the high frame rates measured, but it reflects the fact that the database includes many combinations with far more powerful hardware, such as high-end GPUs from the RTX 30 and 40 series, which naturally score higher in the ranking.

The rank does not reflect the actual gameplay experience, as the measured FPS shows that this combo is capable of smooth 1080p and 1440p gameplay, only struggling at 4K with the High and Ultra presets. The combo is a solid 1080p and 1440p performer, and the CPU is ranked in the 83rd percentile, while the GPU is in the 47th percentile. This suggests that the GPU is the more limiting factor for this game. The data shows that this is a balanced pairing, but the GPU is the more dated component. The CPU has a high passmark single-thread score, but the GPU's memory bandwidth and shader count are what determine the frame rate at high resolutions. The combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and it is not ideal for 4K gaming unless the settings are reduced to Low or Medium.