Inside

Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer with modest visual demands, and the measured performance of the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER reflects that. The data shows a combination capable of extreme frame rates across all tested configurations, with the limiting factor shifting from the GPU at high resolutions to the CPU at lower ones. This analysis walks through the measured FPS rows to interpret what they mean for gameplay, settings, and the balance between the two components.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but revealing. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 291.2 at 1920x1080 to 209.7 at 2560x1440, then to 134.4 at 3840x2160. That is a 54% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is progressively becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, is clearly being pushed harder at 4K, but the absolute numbers remain far above playable thresholds.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern changes. The 1080p result is 388.3 FPS, dropping to 347.5 at 1440p and 265.2 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is only 10.5%, which is much smaller than the 28% drop seen at High settings for the same resolution step. This suggests that at Low settings and lower resolutions, the CPU is the limiting factor, as the i5-14600KF’s 14 cores and 20 threads are being taxed by the game’s logic and physics rather than the GPU’s rendering workload.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story to High, but with even lower absolute numbers. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 126.4, which is 6% lower than the 134.4 at High. This indicates that the incremental cost of Ultra over High is modest at 4K, but the gap widens at lower resolutions: at 1080p, Ultra yields 276.4 FPS versus 291.2 at High, a 5% difference. The overall trend is that the GPU handles the resolution scaling gracefully, with no sudden cliffs, but the CPU’s headroom is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 388.3 FPS result suggests the processor is still not fully saturated.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra in ascending order of visual quality but descending order of frame rate. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 111.9 FPS, with Low at 388.3 and Ultra at 276.4. This is a large margin, but even the lowest Ultra result is above 270 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most displays. For players targeting 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors, High settings at 1080p deliver 291.2 FPS, providing a comfortable buffer without sacrificing much visual fidelity.

At 1440p, Medium settings yield 325.3 FPS, which is the highest non-Low result at that resolution. High drops to 209.7 FPS, still well above 144 Hz. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for 1440p if maximizing frame rate is the goal, while High offers a more balanced experience for those who prioritize image quality. At 4K, High produces 134.4 FPS, which is just under 144 Hz but above 120 Hz, making it viable for high-refresh 4K panels. Ultra at 4K drops to 126.4 FPS, which is still smooth but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

The best experience per the measured rows is likely High at 1440p or 4K, depending on the display. High at 1440p offers 209.7 FPS, which is more than enough for competitive play, while High at 4K provides 134.4 FPS, which is ideal for immersive single-player sessions. Low settings are only necessary if targeting absolute maximum frame rates at 1080p, but the marginal gain over Medium (27.1 FPS) does not justify the visual reduction for most users.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU with 10,240 shading units and 80 RT cores, running at a boost clock of 2550 MHz. Its memory subsystem is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, yielding 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. In Inside, these specs translate to headroom that is barely challenged at 1080p, where even Ultra settings produce 276.4 FPS. The GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is more than sufficient for a game of this era, and the results confirm that the card is never the bottleneck at lower resolutions.

The VRAM capacity is also not a limiting factor. Inside’s maximum measured usage does not appear in the data, but the 16 GB pool is far beyond what a 2016 puzzle platformer would require, even at 4K Ultra. The memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s helps maintain consistent frame pacing at 4K, where the 134.4 FPS High result shows no signs of memory pressure.

The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced at 4K, where the frame rate drops by roughly half compared to 1080p at the same settings. This is expected, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and the shading units must process four times the fragments. The data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER handles this load with ease, maintaining over 126 FPS even at Ultra, which is a strong indicator that the card is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly high. Low settings produce 388.3 FPS, Medium 361.2 FPS, High 291.2 FPS, and Ultra 276.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 111.9 FPS, but all values are above 270, meaning any preset is playable on a 240 Hz monitor. The step from Medium to High is the largest single drop at 70 FPS, suggesting that High introduces significant visual effects that cost performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more differentiation. Low is 347.5 FPS, Medium 325.3 FPS, High 209.7 FPS, and Ultra 197.5 FPS. The gap between Medium and High widens to 115.6 FPS, indicating that the resolution increase amplifies the cost of higher settings. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at High (81.5 FPS) and least at Low (40.8 FPS), confirming that the GPU is more heavily taxed at higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the pattern continues. Low yields 265.2 FPS, Medium 213.7 FPS, High 134.4 FPS, and Ultra 126.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 51.5 FPS, while High to Ultra is only 8 FPS. This suggests that Ultra offers diminishing returns over High at 4K, as the visual upgrade is minimal but the frame rate cost is small. The minimum FPS is not recorded, but the averages indicate a stable experience across all presets.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 55th out of 1,671 tested combos in Inside. That places it in the top 3.3% of all configurations, which is consistent with the high frame rates measured. The CPU itself is in the 93rd percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 49,367, while the GPU is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 53,610.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K, which has an average score of 49,166 and is 0.4% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 49,062, which is 0.6% slower. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at 53,489, which is 0.2% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti at 52,086, which is 2.9% slower. These deltas are small, indicating that the combo’s high rank is driven more by the GPU’s strong 4K performance than by any single component’s dominance.

Given that Inside is not a demanding title, the rank of 55 out of 1,671 reflects the combo’s ability to deliver maximum frame rates without thermal or power throttling. The i5-14600KF’s 125 W TDP and the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 320 W TDP are well within the capabilities of a standard 700 W PSU, and the data shows no performance degradation that would lower the rank.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Inside?

A: The highest average FPS is 388.3, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53,610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 2.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra in this game?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 126.4, which is 6% lower than at High (134.4). The GPU is the primary limiting factor at this resolution, as the frame rate scales with pixel count.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Medium produces 325.3 FPS, while High produces 209.7 FPS, a difference of 115.6 FPS.

Q: How many tested combos does this pairing outperform in Inside?

A: This combo ranks 55th out of 1,671 tested combos, meaning it outperforms 1,616 other configurations.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM of the RTX 4080 SUPER affect performance in this game?

A: The data shows no VRAM-related bottlenecks, as frame rates remain high across all settings and resolutions, suggesting the 16 GB pool is more than sufficient for Inside.