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# Inside: Intel Core i5-14600KF + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX — Benchmark Analysis

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers extraordinary performance in Inside, a Puzzle Platformer from 2016. With measured frame rates ranging from 115.5 FPS at 4K Ultra to 391.9 FPS at 1080p Low, this combination obliterates any conceivable display refresh-rate target. The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-limited at lower resolutions, with the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads providing ample headroom for this title's modest processing demands.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz can boost up to 5.30 GHz, which proves more than sufficient for Inside's physics-based puzzle mechanics. The processor's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 or DDR5) contribute to its strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Geekbench single-core score of 2778 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain consistent frame pacing and handle the game's logical simulation. The benchmark data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least taxed, the system achieves 391.9 FPS. This suggests the i5-14600KF is never the bottleneck in this title. The processor's PassMark single-thread score of 4273 and its 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforce its capability for high-frequency, lightly-threaded game workloads.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-14600KF sits remarkably close in aggregate performance. It trails the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.5% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by just 0.4%, while leading the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X by 0.6% and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 1.4%. This tight clustering indicates that within this performance bracket, CPU choice has negligible impact on Inside's frame rates, as the game simply doesn't demand the full throughput of any of these processors.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus with 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its RDNA 3.0 architecture operates at a base clock of 1929 MHz with a boost clock of 2498 MHz, delivering 61.39 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The GPU's 6144 shading units, 384 texture mapping units, and 192 raster output processors provide substantial parallel throughput for Inside's side-scrolling visuals.

The GPU's 24 GB VRAM is far beyond what Inside requires, even at 4K Ultra settings. The measured frame rates demonstrate that the RX 7900 XTX handles this game with remarkable ease — at 4K Ultra, it maintains 115.5 FPS, which is nearly double the 60 FPS target most players consider smooth. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 31238 and its 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs place it as a high-end performer, though its nearest rivals show interesting variation: it trails the AMD Radeon Pro 580 by 0.4% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti by 2%, while leading the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile by 0.8% and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 by 1.6%.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling pattern reveals a system transitioning from CPU-bound at 1080p to progressively more GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 391.9 FPS, while 4K Low drops to 239.1 FPS — a 39% reduction. This substantial drop indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher pixel counts, though the absolute frame rates remain exceptionally high.

The scaling behavior differs across settings presets. At High settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is from 264.2 FPS to 121.3 FPS, a 54% decrease. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 255.9 FPS to 115.5 FPS, a 55% decrease. This consistency suggests that the GPU's workload scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU maintains its ability to feed the GPU even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 390 FPS. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is nearing its limit — the difference between 1080p Low (391.9 FPS) and 1440p Low (347.9 FPS) is only 11%, suggesting the CPU can sustain roughly 390 FPS maximum in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1080p, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce 391.9 FPS, Medium reaches 360.7 FPS, High achieves 264.2 FPS, and Ultra maintains 255.9 FPS. The gap between Medium and High (96.5 FPS) is notably larger than between High and Ultra (8.3 FPS), suggesting that High settings introduce a significant visual feature that impacts performance.

Moving to 1440p, frame rates remain remarkably high. Low settings yield 347.9 FPS, Medium delivers 306.8 FPS, High achieves 193.7 FPS, and Ultra maintains 184.6 FPS. The proportional drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at High settings (26.7% reduction) and least at Low settings (11.2% reduction), indicating that higher settings amplify the GPU's resolution-dependent workload.

At 4K, the system still delivers playable-to-excellent frame rates. Low produces 239.1 FPS, Medium reaches 190.9 FPS, High achieves 121.3 FPS, and Ultra maintains 115.5 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 5.8 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional features have diminishing returns at this resolution. The step from Medium to High at 4K represents a 69.6 FPS drop, the largest single-settings transition in the entire dataset.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This CPU-GPU combination ranks 111th out of 1671 tested combinations in Inside, placing it in the top 6.6% of all systems benchmarked for this game. This ranking is notable given that the GPU ranks in the 85th percentile among all GPUs and the CPU in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. The combination's high rank suggests that Inside favors the RX 7900 XTX's raw rasterization power over more specialized features.

The rank of 111 out of 1671 indicates that while this system is elite, there are 110 combinations that achieve higher performance in this title. Given that the measured frame rates at 1080p Ultra (255.9 FPS) and 4K Ultra (115.5 FPS) are already exceptionally high, the systems ranked above likely feature even more powerful GPUs or CPU configurations that extract marginal additional performance. The data suggests that for practical purposes, this combination delivers frame rates far beyond what any current display can fully utilize at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combination achieves in Inside?

A: The maximum measured frame rate is 391.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain 4K 120 FPS in Inside?

A: Yes, at 4K High settings the system delivers 121.3 FPS, which exceeds the 120 FPS threshold. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 115.5 FPS, just below that mark.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the i5-14600K's 49166 score.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth, and does it matter for this game?

A: The RX 7900 XTX has 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth across a 384-bit bus with 24 GB of GDDR6 memory. This bandwidth is far more than Inside requires, as evidenced by the frame rates remaining high even at 4K.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between Medium and High settings?

A: Yes, the largest single-settings transition in the dataset is from Medium to High at 4K, where frame rates drop from 190.9 FPS to 121.3 FPS — a 69.6 FPS reduction.

Q: What percentile does this GPU achieve among all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks in the 85th percentile among all GPUs, with a PassMark G3D score of 31238.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 1440p delivers 193.7 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor. This represents the optimal combination of image quality and frame rate headroom. At 4K, the High preset at 121.3 FPS is the recommended choice, as the Ultra preset's additional 5.8 FPS loss provides negligible visual benefit for this game's art style.

For competitive play or maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p achieves 391.9 FPS, which is useful only for the highest-refresh-rate displays (360 Hz or above). The Medium preset at 1080p (360.7 FPS) offers a better visual experience with only an 8% frame rate penalty. At 4K, the Medium preset at 190.9 FPS is an excellent middle ground, providing smooth performance while maintaining reasonable visual quality. The Ultra preset is only recommended for players with 120 Hz 4K displays who prioritize maximum visual settings, as it still delivers 115.5 FPS — comfortably above console-standard 60 FPS targets.