Inside

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a formidable combination for Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer that remains extremely playable on modern hardware. In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing ranks 143rd out of 1671 combos, placing it in the top 8.6% of all systems tested. This high percentile ranking is driven by the CPU’s strong synthetic scores—it sits in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs—and the GPU’s 84th percentile standing against all GPUs. The data confirms that this is not a bottlenecked pairing; rather, it is a balanced setup that leverages both components effectively to produce frame rates that far exceed display refresh rate requirements.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 143 out of 1671 tested configurations places it firmly in the upper echelon of systems. This is a strong result, but it is worth contextualizing: the ranking reflects the entire system’s capability in Inside, which is a lightweight game by modern standards. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-14600KF, demonstrates its processing prowess through an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. It trails the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.5% and leads the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 1.4%. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, but they show that the 14600KF is a top-tier performer in its class.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 42576, which is remarkably close to its nearest rivals. It sits just 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, while leading the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%. This tight clustering indicates that the GPU’s performance is highly consistent with other high-end cards, and the measured FPS in Inside reflects that. The combination’s rank is not just about raw hardware; it is about how these two components interact, and the data shows no signs of one component holding the other back.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Inside, given the game’s modest CPU demands. The GPU comes with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for a game like Inside, which does not require vast texture pools or high-resolution assets. The GPU’s clock speeds are set at a base of 1980 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz, with memory running at an effective 21 Gbps. These clocks allow the card to push substantial pixel and texture rates: 198.0 GPixel/s and 554.4 GTexel/s, respectively.

In Inside, the GPU’s role is evident in the scaling of frame rates with settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is significant, but the GPU handles it with ease, producing over 240 FPS even at the highest preset. The card’s architecture, Ada Lovelace, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is not a requirement for this game but ensures future compatibility. The GPU’s percentile rank of 84 against all GPUs shows that it is well above average, and its measured performance in Inside confirms that it is not a limiting factor at any resolution tested. The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant component in this pairing, but the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance prevents it from becoming a bottleneck even at high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience, balancing visual quality against frame rate headroom. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 242.7 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. However, the Medium preset yields 361.5 FPS, and Low pushes to 390 FPS. Given that the game is a puzzle platformer with a dark, atmospheric art style, the visual difference between Medium and Ultra may be less noticeable than in other genres. The High preset, at 258.1 FPS, is a strong middle ground, offering most of the visual fidelity of Ultra with a modest frame rate increase.

At 1440p, the pattern holds. Ultra produces 172.4 FPS, High reaches 182.8 FPS, and Medium jumps to 291.6 FPS. For most users, High at 1440p is the recommended setting because it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium while still delivering nearly 183 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. At 4K, the situation becomes more nuanced. Ultra drops to 111.7 FPS, which is still playable, but High at 116.2 FPS is nearly identical. Medium at 4K yields 182.5 FPS, which is a significant improvement. For 4K users, Medium is the optimal choice, as it provides a large frame rate boost over High with only a minor reduction in visual effects that are largely imperceptible in this game’s stylized environments.

FAQ

*Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600KF fast enough for high-refresh-rate gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 49367 places it in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs. Its strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643, ensures that it can feed the GPU at high frame rates without causing a bottleneck.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 42576 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which scores 42653 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, which scores 42723 (0.3% higher). It outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 182.8 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is an excellent result, providing a smooth experience on most 144Hz monitors and leaving headroom for higher refresh rates.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 111.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. For a more comfortable margin, the Medium preset at 4K delivers 182.5 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU’s performance vary significantly between its nearest rivals?

A: The differences are minimal. The i5-14600KF is 0.4% faster than the i5-14600K and 0.6% faster than the Ryzen 9 5950X, but it is 0.5% slower than the EPYC 4345P and 1.4% faster than the Xeon Gold 5318H. These are negligible differences for gaming.

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

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s via its 192-bit bus. This is more than sufficient for Inside, which does not have demanding bandwidth requirements, as evidenced by the consistently high frame rates across all resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU load. At 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high: Low settings hit 390 FPS, and even Ultra reaches 242.7 FPS. These numbers suggest that the CPU, with its strong single-threaded performance, is capable of driving the GPU to its limits. As resolution increases, the frame rates drop, but the pattern of scaling is telling. From 1080p to 1440p with High settings, the frame rate drops from 258.1 FPS to 182.8 FPS, a reduction of approximately 29%. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is from 182.8 FPS to 116.2 FPS, a reduction of about 36%. This increasing percentage drop as resolution rises indicates that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiter, as the GPU is capable of producing even higher frame rates if the CPU could feed it faster. However, the CPU’s performance is so strong that this limitation is not a practical issue—even at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate is 242.7 FPS. At 4K, the GPU’s workload increases significantly, and the frame rates drop to a range where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The Low preset at 4K produces 229.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 111.7 FPS. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, not the CPU. The data shows a well-balanced system that transitions from CPU-bound at 1080p to GPU-bound at 4K, with both components performing admirably throughout the resolution range.