Inside

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The benchmark data shows this combination is far from strained, producing triple-digit frame rates even at demanding 4K resolutions. The analysis below breaks down the measured performance, explaining how each component contributes to the final result, how the system scales across resolutions, and where this combo stands relative to the 1,671 other configurations tested in this database.

FAQ

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

A: The peak performance occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the system achieves an average of 339.8 FPS. Even at 4K with High settings, the average remains a very playable 88 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB compare to its closest rival in raw GPU benchmark scores?

A: In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 2913. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB, scores 2907, meaning the 8 GB model is 0.2% ahead. Interestingly, the GT 555M also scores 2913, showing a 0% delta, while the GTX 860M trails by 1.5%.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F ranks in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors tested. Its average benchmark score is 32508, placing it virtually level with the Intel Core i7-12800H, which scores 32513.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. At 3840x2160, dropping from High to Low settings increases the average FPS from 88 to 172.4, a substantial jump that indicates the graphics card is heavily loaded. The CPU's high single-core performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2333, is sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution.

Q: What is the total L3 cache available on this CPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F features a 20 MB shared L3 cache. This is complemented by 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core, providing a robust memory hierarchy for the 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Is the measured frame rate data from real-world testing?

A: Yes, the `dataIsMeasured` field is true, confirming that the 12 data points across four resolutions and four settings presets were obtained through actual benchmarking, not estimation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, is the workhorse for rendering Inside's distinctive monochromatic visuals. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, which proves ample for this title's art style. The GPU's clock speeds are substantial, with a base of 2310 MHz and a boost of 2535 MHz, while the memory runs at an effective 18 Gbps. These specifications translate into a raw compute capability of 22.06 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, a figure that helps explain the high frame rates observed.

The GPU's role becomes clearer when examining the performance delta between settings. At 2560x1440, moving from Ultra to Low settings yields a jump from 129.5 FPS to 277.1 FPS. This 147.6 FPS difference is a direct consequence of the GPU's workload decreasing as visual fidelity is reduced. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2913 places this GPU in the 17th percentile of all graphics cards, which might seem low, but this benchmark is a heavy, modern load. In a 2016 puzzle platformer with simple geometry and lighting, the GPU has significant headroom. The data indicates that even at 4K Ultra, the card maintains an average of 84.4 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The pixel rate of 121.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 344.8 GTexel/s are more than sufficient to handle the game's rendering demands at any resolution tested.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F provides the computational foundation for this system. With 10 cores and 16 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture, it offers a mix of performance and efficiency cores that excel in modern multitasking. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz can boost up to 4.70 GHz, which is critical for single-threaded game logic. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and a single-core score of 3093. Geekbench results show 11209 for multi-core and 2333 for single-core, confirming strong per-thread performance that minimizes bottlenecking.

In Inside, which is not a highly threaded title, the CPU's single-core prowess is the most relevant factor. The high boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures that the game's main thread has ample processing power. This is reflected in the FPS data: at 1080p Low, the system hits 339.8 FPS, a scenario where the CPU is often the limiting factor. The fact that the frame rate scales so dramatically with resolution (from 339.8 FPS at 1080p Low to 172.4 FPS at 4K Low) indicates that the CPU is not a constraining element. The processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 65 W TDP also contribute to its efficiency, allowing it to maintain high clock speeds without thermal throttling. The CPU's 88th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 32508, places it in elite company, just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 250.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. Low settings produce an average of 339.8 FPS, which is the highest score recorded. Medium settings only slightly reduce this to 311.2 FPS, while High settings deliver 194.7 FPS. Ultra settings bring the frame rate down to 186.4 FPS, still remarkably smooth. The 1080p results show that the GPU is rarely the bottleneck at this resolution, with the CPU's single-thread performance allowing for frame rates well beyond standard display refresh rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. Low settings average 277.1 FPS, Medium settings average 222.2 FPS, and High settings drop to 137 FPS. Ultra settings produce 129.5 FPS, which is still above 120 FPS for high-refresh-rate monitors. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable decline, but the system maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS in all settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to feel the load. Low settings still manage an impressive 172.4 FPS, while Medium settings average 139.4 FPS. High settings drop to 88 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 84.4 FPS. While these 4K numbers are lower than the lower resolutions, they are all well within the range of playability. The data clearly shows that this combo can handle Inside at 4K with High or even Ultra settings without dropping below 84 FPS, which reflects the GPU's capabilities for this specific game engine.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound behavior. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 339.8 FPS at 1080p to 277.1 FPS at 1440p, a 62.7 FPS decrease, and then further to 172.4 FPS at 4K, another 104.7 FPS decrease. This represents a 49.3% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. For Ultra settings, the decline is more gradual in percentage terms: from 186.4 FPS at 1080p to 129.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 84.4 FPS at 4K. This is a 54.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

These scaling patterns suggest that the GPU is the dominant limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS values across all resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change with resolution. Instead, the consistent decline with increasing pixel count indicates that the RTX 4060 Ti's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions. The 288.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth becomes a more significant constraint at 4K, where the GPU must access larger textures and frame buffers. The data implies that for this game, the GPU's performance scales almost linearly with the number of pixels, which is a sign that the CPU is not holding the system back.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 194.7 FPS offers an excellent balance, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (311.2 FPS) while still delivering frame rates that far exceed any standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz monitor. Ultra at 186.4 FPS is also viable if the user wants maximum visual fidelity, as the performance cost is minimal.

For 1440p, the High preset at 137 FPS is the best choice for high-refresh-rate monitors (120 Hz or 144 Hz). Medium settings at 222.2 FPS are overkill for most displays and sacrifice visual quality unnecessarily. Ultra at 129.5 FPS is also a strong option, as it stays above 120 FPS, but High offers a better balance of quality and headroom.

At 4K, the decision is more nuanced. The High preset at 88 FPS is ideal for 60 FPS displays, as it provides a 28 FPS buffer to prevent drops. Ultra at 84.4 FPS is also playable, but the 4.6 FPS difference might not justify the extra visual load. Medium at 139.4 FPS is the best choice for 120 Hz 4K displays, as it offers a high enough frame rate to take advantage of the refresh rate while still looking good. Low settings at 172.4 FPS are only recommended for competitive play or if the user prioritizes frame rate above all else, but the visual compromise is significant.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Inside, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB ranks 615th out of 1,671 total combos. This places it in the top 36.8% of all configurations tested. While this might seem modest, it is important to consider that many of the combos above it likely feature higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 4090 or RX 7900 XTX. For a mid-range system, this ranking is respectable and reflects the GPU's 17th percentile overall ranking.

The ranking also suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this position. The i5-14400F's 88th percentile ranking among CPUs is much higher than the GPU's ranking, reinforcing that the GPU is the bottleneck in this pairing. If a user were to upgrade the GPU in the future, this CPU would likely support a significant performance improvement in Inside. The delta between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely due to the GPU's raw rasterization power, but the measured FPS data shows that this combo still delivers an excellent experience across all resolutions. The 615th rank out of 1,671 is a solid mid-pack result, but the actual gameplay experience is far from mid-pack, as the system easily handles the game's demands.