Inside

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a combination that sits in the lower-mid portion of the database for Inside, ranking 1221 out of 1671 tested combos. This places it in roughly the 27th percentile of all system pairings tested with this game, meaning the majority of other configurations deliver higher average frame rates. However, the absolute performance is far from inadequate; the measured data shows that this pairing is capable of excellent results at high refresh rates, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. The ranking reflects the presence of many newer, higher-end GPUs in the database, but the actual gameplay experience provided by this specific CPU-GPU match is smooth and well above playable thresholds in most scenarios tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1221 out of 1671 places this system in the lower third of all tested configurations for Inside. This is a direct consequence of the GPU’s position in the broader market; the RTX 2060 SUPER holds only the 63rd percentile among all GPUs in our benchmark suite, and its average benchmark score of 19774 is modest compared to modern flagship cards. The CPU, by contrast, is a high performer, sitting in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 49367. The disparity between the two components is notable: the processor is clearly not the bottleneck in this pairing, leaving the graphics card as the limiting factor for frame rates. Consequently, the combo’s rank is dragged down by the GPU, but the measured FPS data shows that this limitation is only relevant at the highest resolutions and settings, where the game still remains playable.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 24 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong single-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2778. Its multi-threaded capabilities are equally robust, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 15636. For Inside, which is a puzzle platformer that does not heavily tax multi-core processors, this CPU’s high single-thread performance is more than sufficient. The data confirms this: at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 278.3 FPS, indicating that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with frames well beyond what the graphics card can render. The processor’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600K (0.4% higher average score) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (0.6% higher), show that it is effectively at parity with other top-tier CPUs, reinforcing that it is not a performance limiter here.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and it contains 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The GPU’s raw compute is rated at 7.181 TFLOPS for FP32. In our benchmark data, the RTX 2060 SUPER achieves a Passmark G3D score of 16462 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (0.5% higher average score) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (0.3% higher), indicating it is a solid mid-range performer. For Inside, the GPU’s role is dominant; the difference between Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution shows the GPU’s workload scaling significantly. At 4K, the GPU manages 126.6 FPS on Low but drops to 62.5 FPS on Ultra, a clear demonstration that the graphics card’s capabilities are the primary determinant of performance, especially as resolution and visual fidelity increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo show a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the performance is exemplary across the board. With Low settings, the system achieves 278.3 FPS, which is exceptionally high. Moving to Medium settings yields 221.8 FPS, High settings produce 137.7 FPS, and Ultra settings still deliver a very smooth 135.7 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is substantial, representing a 38% reduction in frame rate, while the difference between High and Ultra is minimal at just 1.5%. This suggests that High and Ultra presets are similar in GPU load for this game at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU’s limits. Low settings deliver 201 FPS, which is still excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings produce 158.5 FPS, High settings yield 100.1 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 96.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to High shows a 50% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is being pushed harder. The difference between High and Ultra is again small, at 3.7%, suggesting that the Ultra preset at 1440p is only slightly more demanding than High.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER is clearly challenged. Low settings deliver 126.6 FPS, which is still playable and quite good for 4K. Medium settings produce 99.4 FPS, High settings yield 63.8 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 62.5 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is significant, a 36% decrease, while the difference between High and Ultra is negligible at 2.0%. At 4K, the game remains playable on all presets, but only Low and Medium settings provide frame rates above 100 FPS. The data shows that for a consistently smooth experience at 4K, users should stick to Medium or lower settings, while 1440p and 1080p allow for higher quality presets.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Inside at 4K with High settings?*

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 63.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, though it does not provide much headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: What is the best resolution for achieving over 200 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 278.3 FPS, and at 2560x1440 with Low settings, it reaches 201 FPS. Both are the only tested configurations where the average frame rate exceeds 200 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600K’s 49166 score, and 0.5% higher than the AMD EPYC 4345P’s 49595 score.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset yields an average of 100.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 96.4 FPS. This represents a 3.7% decrease in performance when moving from High to Ultra.

*Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor for this combo in Inside?*

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 63rd percentile. The frame rate scaling across different settings and resolutions is consistent with GPU-bound performance.

Q: Does the game run better on Low settings at 4K than on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 126.6, while at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 135.7. The higher resolution with lower settings still produces fewer frames than the lower resolution with the highest settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target display resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers 135.7 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and close to 144 Hz. The performance difference between High and Ultra is negligible (1.5%), so enabling Ultra provides the best visual quality without a meaningful frame rate penalty. For 1440p, the High preset is recommended, delivering 100.1 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on 60 Hz and 100 Hz displays, and the 3.7% performance drop to Ultra is not worth the marginal visual improvement. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 158.5 FPS, which is suitable for 144 Hz monitors, but High is a better balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, producing 99.4 FPS. This is the highest setting that maintains frame rates above 90 FPS, providing a fluid experience. High and Ultra at 4K both hover near 63 FPS, which is playable but may exhibit stutters in more complex scenes. For users with 60 Hz 4K displays, the High preset is acceptable, but Medium offers more headroom. Overall, the data suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where it can fully leverage its CPU’s strength, while 4K requires compromises in visual settings to maintain high frame rates.