Inside

Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, and the measured results for the Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT show a system that is dramatically overqualified for the game’s demands. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the average frame rates never dip below 76 FPS, which indicates that this combination is capable of delivering extremely smooth gameplay even at maximum settings in 4K. The data reveals a setup where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the sheer headroom suggests the CPU and game engine are the limiting factors, as frame rates reach values well beyond what most displays can even refresh.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance scaling across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 177 FPS, which drops to 127 FPS at 2560x1440, and then further to 80 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 28% decline from 1080p to 1440p and a 55% decline from 1080p to 4K when using High settings. The same scaling trend is visible across all presets, with the Low preset showing the most dramatic differences: 353 FPS at 1080p, 254 FPS at 1440p, and 160 FPS at 4K.

Looking at the Medium settings, which is the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum frame times, the scaling is particularly informative. At 4K, the Medium preset shows an average of 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 and a maximum of 147. At 1440p, the same preset yields an average of 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 and a maximum of 234. The 1080p results show 283 FPS average, ranging from 240 to 325. The ratio between resolutions is consistent across the board, which suggests that the scaling is almost perfectly linear with pixel count, a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario.

The fact that the frame rate drops proportionally with resolution indicates that the Radeon RX 6750 XT is the limiting component at 4K. When the resolution increases, the GPU's shading units, texture units, and memory bandwidth are pushed harder. However, the game is so lightweight that even at 4K with Ultra settings, the GPU still delivers 76 FPS. The data implies that for a game like Inside, the GPU is not severely stressed at any resolution, and the scaling is more about the raw pixel throughput rather than any complex rendering bottleneck. The game’s simplistic art style and low geometric complexity mean that even a mid-range GPU like the RX 6750 XT can handle 4K comfortably. The drop from 160 FPS on Low at 4K to 76 FPS on Ultra at 4K shows that the preset settings have a more significant impact on the frame rate than the resolution scaling itself.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver extremely high frame rates, but the difference between Low and Ultra is substantial: 353 FPS on Low versus 168 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset sits in between at 283 FPS, which is already more than sufficient for any high refresh rate monitor. The data suggests that for most users, the Medium preset at 1080p is the sweet spot, as it provides a 283 FPS average while presumably offering a more visually detailed experience than Low.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 127 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 121 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is small, only 6 FPS, which indicates that the Ultra preset does not add much visual benefit over High in this game. In contrast, the difference between Medium and High is 76 FPS (203 to 127), which is huge. This suggests that High is the most efficient preset at 1440p, offering a 127 FPS average that is still above 120 Hz, while the visual improvements from High to Ultra are minimal.

At 3840x2160, the situation is slightly more constrained. The High preset averages 80 FPS, while the Ultra drops to 76 FPS. The difference between these two is a mere 4 FPS, which is within the margin of error. The Medium preset achieves 128 FPS, which is significantly higher than both High and Ultra. The data indicates that at 4K, the Medium preset is the best recommendation, as it provides a 128 FPS average, which is 60% higher than High and 68% higher than Ultra. The Low preset at 4K achieves 160 FPS, but that comes with the lowest settings and likely a reduced visual experience. For a puzzle platformer where the art direction is a key selling point, the Medium preset at 4K seems like the ideal balance, offering a fluid frame rate while still preserving a decent level of detail.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. In general benchmarks, this CPU achieves a 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48618. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H with a delta of -0.2%, the AMD EPYC 4345P with 0.3%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX with 0.7%.

In Inside, the CPU role is likely minimal due to the game’s low complexity. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high, reaching 353 FPS on Low. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. However, the fact that the frame rate does not scale linearly with resolution from 1080p to 1440p (a 55% drop in pixels) but only drops 28% in FPS on High, suggests that the CPU might be limiting at 1080p. Since the game is not heavily threaded, the high single-core performance of the i5-14600K, which scores 2064 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4270 in Passmark single-thread, is more than enough to keep up with the GPU.

The high boost clock of 5.30 GHz is beneficial for a game that relies on a few threads. The data shows that the CPU’s single-thread performance is in the top 90th percentile, which means it can handle any game logic, physics, or scripting that Inside requires. The 14 cores and 20 threads are overkill for this game, but they ensure that background tasks and system processes do not interfere with the game’s frame pacing. The benchmark results suggest that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution, as the GPU scaling is consistent and the frame rates are high across the board.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1529 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, which places it in the 58.8th percentile. This means that the combo outperforms 58.8% of all tested configurations in this game. Given that the game is not demanding, this ranking is likely influenced by the fact that many combos with more powerful GPUs would achieve similar or higher frame rates, but the ranking is still respectable.

The ranking reflects the fact that the RX 6750 XT is a mid-range GPU that sits in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 90th percentile. The game’s low requirements mean that even a less powerful GPU could achieve high frame rates, so the combo’s ranking is more about the GPU’s absolute performance than the CPU’s. The data shows that the combo performs well in both 1080p and 1440p, with frame rates well above average, but it is not the top performer in 4K Ultra, where it only achieves 76 FPS. This is expected, as the RX 6750 XT is not a flagship GPU.

The combo’s rank of 1529 out of 3716 is a solid mid-tier result. It outperforms 58.8% of other combos, which confirms the balanced nature of this pairing. In a game like Inside, the ranking is less about raw power and more about consistency. The combo delivers high frame rates at all resolutions and settings, with no severe drops, which is a sign of good synergy between the CPU and GPU. The fact that the rank is not higher is likely due to the presence of more powerful GPUs in the database that achieve higher frame rates at 4K, but for a mainstream setup, this ranking is strong.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 rops, with a boost clock of 2600 MHz and a game clock of 2495 MHz. The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4. In general benchmarks, the GPU scores 20,700 in Passmark G3D, which places it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26011. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 M395X with a delta of 0.5%, the AMD FirePro W7100 with 0.6%, and the AMD FirePro D700 with 0.7%.

In Inside, the GPU is the primary component that determines frame rate, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K, the frame rate varies from 160 FPS on Low to 76 FPS on Ultra, a 52% drop. This is a direct result of the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth being pushed harder with higher settings. The RX 6750 XT has a texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s, which are more than enough for this game. The 12 GB of VRAM is also more than sufficient, as the game is not memory hungry.

The GPU’s performance in this game is consistent with its position in the general benchmark rankings. The 71st percentile is a reflection of its overall compute power, and the measured FPS shows that it can handle 4K with High settings at 80 FPS, which is a playable frame rate. The data suggests that the GPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, where the frame rate is extremely high, but it becomes the limiting factor at 4K, where the frame rate scales with resolution. The fact that the GPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p is because the CPU can push the game engine fast enough, and the game’s low requirements mean the GPU is not fully saturated.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combo is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 353 FPS, the Medium preset averages 283 FPS with a minimum of 240 and a maximum of 325, the High preset averages 177 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 168 FPS. The frame rates are extremely high, and even the Ultra preset is above 160 FPS, which is excellent for any high refresh rate monitor.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 254 FPS, the Medium preset averages 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 and a maximum of 234, the High preset averages 127 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 121 FPS. The frame rates are still high, but the gap between Low and Ultra is more pronounced, with a 52% drop from 254 to 121 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 160 FPS, the Medium preset averages 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 and a maximum of 147, the High preset averages 80 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 76 FPS. The frame rates are lower, but still playable. The Medium preset at 4K is the only one with recorded min/max, showing a range of 109 to 147 FPS, which indicates good frame pacing.

The data shows that the game is well-optimized for this hardware, as the frame rates are consistently high. The only setting where the frame rate drops below 100 FPS is at 4K with High and Ultra presets, which are 80 and 76 FPS respectively. These are still smooth, but not as high as the lower settings. The Medium preset at 4K is the best balance, providing 128 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset is 177 FPS.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 4K provide a playable frame rate?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 4K averages 76 FPS, which is above the typical 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 353 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How does the frame rate at 1440p with High compare to 1080p with High?

A: At 1440p with High, the average is 127 FPS, which is a 28% reduction from the 177 FPS at 1080p with High.

Q: What is the only preset that has recorded minimum and maximum FPS values?

A: The Medium preset has recorded minimum and maximum FPS values at all three resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 240 and the maximum is 325; at 1440p, the minimum is 173 and the maximum is 234; and at 4K, the minimum is 109 and the maximum is 147.

Q: How does the combo rank relative to other tested configurations in Inside?

A: The combo ranks 1529 out of 3716 tested configurations, which places it in the 58.8th percentile, meaning it outperforms 58.8% of all tested combos.