Inside

Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer from 2016, and its rendering demands are modest by modern standards. However, the measured data for the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 reveals a configuration that is surprisingly capable at lower resolutions but quickly becomes the bottleneck at higher ones. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s unique architecture can deliver playable frame rates. The data shows a clear performance ceiling at 4K, where the Arc B370’s limited pixel throughput becomes the primary constraint.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions is the most telling aspect of this data. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 141 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 101 FPS, a drop of 28.4%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 64 FPS, which is another 36.6% reduction from 1440p. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU that is heavily reliant on the CPU for geometry processing, but the severity of the drop at 4K suggests the Arc B370’s fillrate limits are being hit.

When comparing the High preset, the scaling is more gradual but still significant. The average FPS goes from 70 at 1080p, to 51 at 1440p, and finally to 32 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 27.1%, and from 1440p to 4K is 37.3%. This indicates that as the resolution increases, the pixel shading workload grows faster than the GPU can handle, confirming that the limiting component at higher resolutions is the Intel Arc B370 itself, not the CPU.

The Medium preset offers the only complete set of data with min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 113 FPS with a range of 96 to 130 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 81 FPS, with a range of 69 to 93 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 51 FPS, with a range of 43 to 59 FPS. The consistency of the frame pacing, as evidenced by the min-max spread, suggests that the game is not experiencing severe stutters, but the overall trend is a linear degradation in performance as pixel count increases.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 67 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 48 FPS, a 28.4% decrease. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 30 FPS, a 37.5% decrease from 1440p. This data shows that the Ultra preset is not viable at 4K, as 30 FPS falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay in most scenarios. The scaling factors across all presets point to a GPU that has a finite amount of pixel processing power, and the jump to 4K (8.3 million pixels) versus 1440p (3.7 million pixels) is simply too much for the Arc B370 to handle with high fidelity settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32544 and a single-core score of 4594. This places the CPU in the 90th percentile of all tested CPUs, indicating that it is a high-end part. In a game like Inside, which is not heavily multithreaded, the single-core performance is often the deciding factor for frame rates at lower resolutions.

The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is not the bottleneck. At Low settings, the combo produces 141 FPS, which is a high frame rate that suggests the game is being limited by the GPU’s ability to render frames, not the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls. However, the 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and ensure that the game never stalls waiting for CPU resources. The Geekbench single-core score of 2445 and Passmark single-thread score of 4273 further support the notion that this CPU has the per-thread performance needed for a 2D platformer.

At 4K, the CPU’s role becomes less important. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as evidenced by the low frame rates across all presets. The Arc B370, with its 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs, has a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s. This theoretical maximum is simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K resolution with complex shading. The CPU’s boost clock of 5.30 GHz and 24 MB of shared L3 cache are more than sufficient to feed the GPU’s demands, but the GPU cannot keep up with the pixel workload.

The relationship between the components is clear: the CPU is a high-performance part that will not hold back the GPU in this game. The data shows that the FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p is similar across all presets, which is a sign that the CPU is consistently providing the same level of input. The limiting factor is always the GPU’s fillrate, and the CPU’s job is to ensure that the GPU is never starved of data. This is achieved, as the frame times at 1080p Medium (96-130 FPS) are consistent, indicating no CPU-induced stutters.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1080p, the Ultra preset is viable, with an average FPS of 67. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and offers the best visual fidelity. However, the Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin, with an average of 113 FPS, which is nearly double the Ultra average. For players who prioritize a high refresh rate experience, the Low preset at 1080p delivers an average of 141 FPS, which is excellent for a 144Hz monitor.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice. The average FPS of 51 is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset, with an average of 81 FPS, offers a better balance between visual quality and performance. The Low preset achieves 101 FPS, which is excellent for 1440p, but sacrifices visual details that enhance the game’s atmospheric puzzle-solving. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 48 FPS, which is marginally below the 60 FPS target, and is not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 4K, the data is less encouraging. The Low preset is the only viable option, with an average of 64 FPS. This is just above the playable threshold, but the visual quality will be significantly reduced. The Medium preset, at 51 FPS, is borderline playable but may experience noticeable frame drops in complex scenes, as indicated by the min FPS of 43. The High preset at 32 FPS and Ultra preset at 30 FPS are not recommended, as they fall well below the standard for smooth gameplay. For the best experience at 4K, the Low preset is the only choice that provides a consistently playable frame rate.

The data suggests that the game’s presets have a significant impact on performance. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 74 FPS (141 vs 67), which is a 52.5% reduction in performance. This indicates that the Ultra preset is highly demanding on the GPU’s shading units. For a balanced experience, the Medium preset is the sweet spot at 1080p and 1440p, providing a high frame rate while maintaining acceptable visual quality. At 4K, the Low preset is the only sensible option.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF + Intel Arc B370 combo has a rank of 2654 out of 2887 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested for this game. This low ranking is almost entirely due to the GPU’s performance, as the CPU is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The combo’s performance is limited by the Arc B370, which has a percentile rank of 5 among all GPUs, indicating that it is a low-end part in the grand scheme of things.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which has an average score of 1186, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, with an average score of 1190. The Arc B370’s average benchmark score is 1184, which is only 0.2% lower than the Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and 0.5% lower than the Radeon HD 5770. This puts the Arc B370 in the same performance class as these older, low-end cards, which explains why the combo ranks so poorly in a modern game.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, on the other hand, are high-end parts. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average score of 49228, which is 0.3% higher than the i5-14600KF’s 49394. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average score of 48995, which is 0.8% lower. This shows that the CPU is comparable to other top-tier processors, and its performance is not the reason for the combo’s low rank. The bottleneck is clearly the GPU, and the data confirms that the i5-14600KF is wasted in this pairing for a game like Inside.

The combo’s rank of 2654 out of 2887 is a direct reflection of the GPU’s limitations. While the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, the Arc B370 cannot keep up at higher resolutions. The result is a combo that is best suited for 1080p gaming, where the GPU’s limitations are less pronounced. At 4K, the combo is one of the worst-performing configurations in the database, and this is a critical factor to consider for any potential user.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Inside at 4K with high settings?

A: No. The measured data shows an average FPS of 32 at 4K High, which is not playable. The Ultra preset is even worse, with an average of 30 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves a playable 64 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Inside?

A: The best resolution is 1080p. At 1080p with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 113 FPS, and at Low settings, it reaches 141 FPS. This provides smooth gameplay and a high frame rate.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, has an average score of 1186, which is only 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 has an average score of 1190, which is 0.5% higher.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600KF a high-performance CPU?

A: Yes. The CPU is in the 90th percentile of all tested CPUs. It has a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32544 and a single-core score of 4594, placing it in the same performance class as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average FPS of 81 at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for most users.

Q: Does the CPU become a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: No. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to feed the GPU, and the FPS scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination. Where available, the minimum and maximum FPS are also provided.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | High | 32 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 64 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 51 | 43 | 59 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 30 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 51 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 101 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 81 | 69 | 93 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 48 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 70 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 141 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 113 | 96 | 130 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 67 | - | - |

The data shows a clear hierarchy: lower resolutions and lower settings yield higher frame rates. The most significant performance jump is from 4K to 1440p, where the average FPS roughly doubles across all settings. The jump from 1440p to 1080p is also substantial, but less dramatic. For example, at Low settings, the FPS goes from 64 at 4K to 101 at 1440p, and then to 141 at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU’s performance scales almost linearly with the number of pixels, which is expected for a fillrate-limited scenario. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, and it shows a consistent frame time variance of about 30% across all resolutions, suggesting the game is stable but the GPU is under consistent load.