Inside

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a strong showing in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU at higher settings. The combo ranks 1186 out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the 71st percentile of all systems in this game’s database. This is a solid mid-tier result, indicating that while the pair is not at the extreme high-end, it comfortably handles the game’s requirements with significant headroom at lower settings. The ranking reflects a balance where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and graphical fidelity increase, while the CPU provides ample support to avoid limiting frame rates in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s position at 1186 out of 1671 tested combinations places it above the majority of systems tested for Inside. This rank is driven by the GPU’s performance, as the RTX 3060 Ti sits at the 69th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is notably stronger, ranking in the 88th percentile among all processors. The data shows that the system’s overall standing is constrained by the graphics card, which is expected for a game that scales heavily with resolution and settings. In practical terms, this rank means the system delivers playable frame rates at 4K Ultra (62.1 FPS) and far exceeds the requirements at 1080p, where even the most demanding preset produces 132.1 FPS. The GPU’s nearest rivals—the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (deltaPct -0.2), RX 6600 (-0.5), and Radeon 890M (-0.5)—are all within a fraction of a percent in average benchmark score, indicating the RTX 3060 Ti is evenly matched with these competitors. However, the CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-12800H (deltaPct 0) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (0.2), reinforce that the processor is not a limiting factor, as its average benchmark score of 32508 is virtually identical to those chips, all hovering within 0.2% of each other.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the decisive component in this combo’s Inside performance, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is ample for this game’s textures and effects. The GPU’s boost clock of 1665 MHz, combined with 4864 shading units and 80 ROPs, drives the measured frame rates. At 1080p, the GPU is not fully taxed, as evidenced by the jump from 137.3 FPS at High to 281.9 FPS at Low, showing that the card has significant headroom when pixel count drops. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s limits become apparent with 62.1 FPS, which is still playable but shows the card operating near capacity. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 25120 places it at the 69th percentile, and its nearest rivals—RX 6700M, RX 6600, and Radeon 890M—all score within 0.5% of it, confirming that the RTX 3060 Ti is a mainstream performer. The FP32 compute of 16.20 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s are sufficient for this puzzle platformer, which does not demand the extreme throughput of modern AAA titles. The data indicates that the GPU’s 8 GB memory is not a constraint here, as even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drop from High (64.4 FPS) to Ultra (62.1 FPS) is minimal, suggesting the card is compute-bound rather than memory-limited in this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F plays a supporting role in Inside, and benchmark results indicate it does so effectively. With 10 cores and 16 threads, the CPU provides ample parallelism for the game’s logic and physics, though the title is not heavily threaded. The processor’s base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensure that single-threaded performance is strong, which is more relevant for a puzzle platformer. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 scores—21914 multi-core and 3093 single-core—highlight its capability, and its 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is far more powerful than the GPU relative to their respective fields. In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence is visible when comparing resolutions at the same settings. For example, at High settings, the frame rate drops from 137.3 FPS at 1080p to 98.5 FPS at 1440p, a 28% decrease, which is primarily due to GPU load increase. However, at 1080p Low, the CPU does not bottleneck, as the system reaches 281.9 FPS, indicating the processor can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-12800H (deltaPct 0) and AMD Ryzen 7 250 (-0.2), have nearly identical average scores, meaning the i5-14400F is not a differentiator in this game. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support are adequate for Inside, and the data shows no CPU-induced frame rate drops across any measured resolution or setting.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 281.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 62.1 FPS at Ultra settings to 125.8 FPS at Low settings, with High and Medium producing 64.4 and 99.8 FPS, respectively.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, as evidenced by the sharp FPS drop from 1080p to 4K. The CPU, ranked in the 88th percentile, does not bottleneck, given that the system reaches 281.9 FPS at 1080p Low.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti’s average benchmark score is 25120, which is within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180), RX 6600 (25235), and Radeon 890M (25246), indicating nearly identical performance.

*Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems for Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 1186 out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the 71st percentile of all systems.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM limit performance at 4K Ultra?

A: The data does not indicate a VRAM limitation, as the frame rate at 4K Ultra (62.1 FPS) is only slightly lower than at 4K High (64.4 FPS), suggesting the GPU’s compute capacity, not memory, is the constraint.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings, with the Low preset reaching 281.9 FPS and the Ultra preset still producing 132.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop by roughly 28-30% across most settings: High falls from 137.3 to 98.5 FPS, Low from 281.9 to 202.2 FPS, Medium from 224.7 to 161.6 FPS, and Ultra from 132.1 to 98.9 FPS. This consistent drop indicates that the GPU is scaling with pixel count as expected. At 4K, the decline becomes more pronounced, particularly at higher settings. High falls to 64.4 FPS, a 53% drop from 1080p, while Ultra drops to 62.1 FPS, a 53% decline. Notably, Low at 4K still achieves 125.8 FPS, showing that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the resolution when graphical load is reduced. This scaling pattern confirms that the RTX 3060 Ti is the limiting component, as the CPU’s performance remains constant across resolutions. The fact that Ultra at 1080p (132.1 FPS) is nearly twice as fast as Ultra at 4K (62.1 FPS) highlights the GPU’s pixel-throughput ceiling, while the CPU’s role is negligible in this title’s frame delivery.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience balances frame rate and visual fidelity. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 132.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. This is the recommended choice for users with 1080p displays, as the GPU has ample headroom. At 1440p, the Ultra preset yields 98.9 FPS, which is still highly playable and offers the best visual quality; the High preset at 98.5 FPS is nearly identical in performance, making Ultra the better choice since the difference is negligible. At 4K, the situation changes: Ultra produces 62.1 FPS, barely above the 60 FPS target, while High produces 64.4 FPS, a marginal improvement. However, the Medium preset at 99.8 FPS offers a substantial frame rate boost with a moderate visual reduction, making it the recommended setting for 4K displays to ensure a consistently smooth experience above 60 FPS. The Low preset at 4K (125.8 FPS) is unnecessary for most users, as the game’s visual style benefits from higher settings, but it remains an option for those prioritizing frame rate above all else. Overall, the data suggests that the combo is best utilized at 1440p Ultra, where it achieves near-100 FPS, or at 4K Medium for a solid 60+ FPS experience.