Inside

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB delivers overwhelming performance in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the measured frame rates are exceptionally high, often exceeding the refresh rates of standard displays. The data shows this combination is heavily GPU-limited at lower settings, while higher settings and resolutions scale predictably to maintain smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 85.7 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB handles even the most demanding preset at 4K resolution.

Q: How does the Low preset at 1080p compare to the Ultra preset at 4K?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 385 FPS, while at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, it drops to 85.7 FPS. This represents a performance range of roughly 4.5x across the extremes of the tested configuration matrix.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not a limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system hits 385 FPS, which is an extremely high ceiling. The Intel Core i5-14600KF, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, provides ample headroom; the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K points to the GPU as the primary constraint.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB and the 16 GB variant?

A: According to the nearestRivals data, the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has an average benchmark score of 2913, while the 16 GB version scores 2907. This translates to a deltaPct of 0.2%, meaning the 8 GB model is effectively identical in raw performance to its higher-memory counterpart in this dataset.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 566 out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the top third of all systems in the database. This is a strong result, especially considering the game's age and the high frame rates achieved.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz monitor?

A: For a 144Hz display, the High preset at 2560x1440, which yields 141.8 FPS, is the optimal choice. It provides a near-perfect match for the refresh rate while maintaining higher visual fidelity than the Medium preset, which produces 222.6 FPS at the same resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the decisive component in this configuration. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for a game like Inside that has modest texture requirements. The GPU's core configuration, featuring 4352 shading units and 48 ROPs, drives the pixel throughput needed for the game's distinctive monochromatic art style.

The measured data demonstrates the GPU's scaling behavior. At 1080p Low, the system produces 385 FPS, suggesting the GPU is working near its maximum throughput with minimal shading load. When settings are raised to Ultra at 1080p, the frame rate drops to 183.4 FPS, showing a 52% reduction in performance as the GPU takes on additional rendering work. This pattern continues at higher resolutions, with the GPU's workload increasing as pixel count and visual complexity grow.

The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB's boost clock of 2535 MHz and base clock of 2310 MHz allow it to maintain high utilization across all tested scenarios. The data shows no signs of VRAM capacity being exceeded, as frame rates remain consistent without sudden drops. The GPU's 22.06 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides ample compute for the game's physics and lighting effects, ensuring that the GPU, rather than the CPU, determines the final frame rate in most configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 194.7 at 1920x1080 to 141.8 at 2560x1440, and finally to 89.5 at 3840x2160. This represents a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which aligns closely with the pixel count increase from 2.07 million to 8.29 million pixels—a 4x difference that the GPU must process.

The scaling pattern differs across settings presets. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 385 FPS at 1080p to 276.4 FPS at 1440p, and then to 172.8 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 55%, similar to High settings, indicating consistent GPU utilization. However, at Ultra settings, the drop is more pronounced: from 183.4 FPS at 1080p to 129.8 FPS at 1440p, and 85.7 FPS at 4K, a 53% reduction.

These numbers indicate that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU's performance headroom is not fully taxed. The 14-core Intel i5-14600KF can feed the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions, but the GPU's rendering throughput becomes the bottleneck as pixel count rises. The data suggests that players targeting 4K will see the most significant frame rate penalty, while 1440p offers a balanced sweet spot with frame rates well above 120 FPS across most presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 566 out of 1671 tested combinations places it in the upper third of all systems in the database. This is an impressive showing for a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU, indicating that the combination is well-suited for this specific game's requirements. The percentile data for the CPU shows it outperforms 93% of all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 17th percentile among all GPUs, yet the game's optimization allows this pairing to achieve strong results.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K (49166) and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49062). This places the 14600KF as a top-tier processor, but the GPU's lower percentile ranking suggests that the bottleneck in Inside is almost entirely on the graphics side.

For the GPU, the nearest rival data shows the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is statistically identical to the GT 555M and GT 650M in the 3DMark Steel Nomad test, with deltaPct values of 0.0% and 0.7% respectively. This is a peculiar result that reflects the specific benchmark's workload rather than real-world gaming performance. The measured FPS data in Inside confirms the GPU's practical capability, showing that it can push frame rates far beyond what the synthetic benchmark suggests.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance for optimizing the experience in Inside. For 4K displays, the High preset at 89.5 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the Ultra preset drops to 85.7 FPS—a marginal difference that may not justify the additional GPU load. The Medium preset at 137.8 FPS offers headroom for high-refresh-rate 4K monitors, but the visual fidelity loss from High is noticeable.

For 1440p users, the High preset at 141.8 FPS is the recommended choice for 144Hz displays, providing a near-perfect match. Those with 165Hz or 240Hz monitors can opt for the Medium preset at 222.6 FPS, which offers a significant frame rate boost while maintaining acceptable visual quality. The Ultra preset at 129.8 FPS is viable but offers diminishing returns over High.

At 1080p, the High preset at 194.7 FPS is sufficient for most high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset at 310.3 FPS is ideal for competitive play or 360Hz monitors, while the Low preset at 385 FPS provides the absolute maximum frame rate, though the visual sacrifice is substantial. The Ultra preset at 183.4 FPS is the best choice for visual purists with 165Hz displays, as it delivers the highest fidelity while still exceeding typical refresh rates.

Overall, the data suggests that High settings provide the most consistent experience across all resolutions, with frame rates ranging from 89.5 FPS at 4K to 194.7 FPS at 1080p. This preset offers the best balance between the game's atmospheric visuals and smooth gameplay, making it the default recommendation for most users.