Inside

Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer with modest visual demands, and the measured frame rates for the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti reflect that. The data shows this combination produces extremely high FPS across all tested settings and resolutions, with the limiting factor shifting from the GPU at higher resolutions to the game's engine or CPU overhead at lower ones.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial but follows a predictable pattern that reveals the bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 284 FPS at 1920x1080 to 201.8 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 128 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 29% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and another 37% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 55%, which indicates the GPU is becoming the primary constraint at the highest resolution, though the game is not demanding enough to push the RTX 5070 Ti anywhere near its limits.

The Low settings data shows a similar scaling pattern but with a different implication. At Low, the average FPS is 389.9 at 1080p, 351.9 at 1440p, and 251.9 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is only 9.7%, which suggests the CPU or engine is the limiting factor at these lower settings and resolutions. However, the drop from 1440p to 4K is 28.4%, showing that even at Low settings, the 4K resolution begins to load the GPU more heavily.

The Medium settings reveal the most linear scaling curve. FPS goes from 360.3 at 1080p to 323.7 at 1440p (a 10.2% drop) and then to 202.4 at 4K (a 37.5% drop). This pattern suggests that the game's engine has a frame rate ceiling around the 350-390 FPS range at 1080p, regardless of settings, which is likely due to CPU or engine limitations rather than GPU capability. The RTX 5070 Ti is capable of far higher frame rates in less constrained scenarios, but Inside's rendering pipeline appears to cap out at these levels.

GPU Role

The RTX 5070 Ti brings substantial hardware to this title, with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock is 2452 MHz, and it has 8960 shading units. These specifications are far beyond what Inside requires, as evidenced by the fact that even at 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS remains above 120.

The GPU's memory capacity is particularly relevant here. Inside is not a texture-heavy game, so the 16 GB frame buffer is never stressed. The data shows that the difference between Low and Ultra settings at any given resolution is primarily about GPU load, but the RTX 5070 Ti handles all of it with ease. At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 389.9 FPS down to 264.8 FPS, a 32% reduction. At 4K, the spread is 251.9 FPS down to 122.8 FPS, a 51% reduction. This widening gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes more relevant as pixel count increases, but even the heaviest configuration leaves the GPU well within its comfort zone.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 87 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52086, places it in the top tier of hardware. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, has a virtually identical average score of 52085 with a 0% delta, indicating that the RTX 5070 Ti delivers comparable raw performance. In the context of Inside, this means the GPU is never the limiting factor in any meaningful way; the game simply cannot generate enough work to saturate the available processing power.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 75th out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 4.5% of all configurations tested for this game. The high ranking is expected given the components involved, but the data shows that the ranking is more a reflection of the CPU's strength than the GPU's, as the game is not GPU-intensive.

The Intel Core i5-14600KF itself holds a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49367. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, trails by 0.6%, while the Intel Core i5-14600K is only 0.4% behind. This close grouping indicates that the i5-14600KF is at parity with several high-end processors, and its strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643, is likely what helps push frame rates in a game like Inside that may not scale perfectly across many cores.

The combination's rank of 75 suggests that while there are 74 configurations that perform better, most of those likely feature even more powerful CPUs or GPUs. The data does not show a significant gap between this combo and the top performers, as the frame rates are already so high that the differences become marginal. The ranking is a useful reference point, but in practical terms, this combo delivers an experience that is indistinguishable from higher-ranked configurations for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 389.9 at Low to 264.8 at Ultra, with Medium at 360.3 and High at 284. The 1080p results show the clearest evidence of a CPU or engine bottleneck, as even the lowest settings cannot push past the 390 FPS mark.

At 2560x1440, the numbers drop but remain exceptionally high. Low settings average 351.9 FPS, Medium averages 323.7, High averages 201.8, and Ultra averages 190.4. The gap between Medium and High at this resolution is 37.7%, which is larger than the 26.8% gap at 1080p. This suggests that the High setting introduces effects that are more demanding at higher resolutions, possibly related to shading or post-processing.

At 3840x2160, the full impact of resolution is visible. Low settings average 251.9 FPS, Medium averages 202.4, High averages 128, and Ultra averages 122.8. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 4.1%, indicating that the Ultra preset adds minimal additional load over High at this resolution. The 4K Low result of 251.9 FPS is still far above the refresh rate of most monitors, demonstrating that this combo can handle 4K gaming with ease.

Settings Recommendations

For players with a 60 Hz or 120 Hz monitor, the data suggests that Ultra settings at any resolution are the best choice, as even the heaviest configuration at 4K Ultra (122.8 FPS) exceeds 120 FPS. The visual quality gains from Ultra are worth the performance cost, since the frame rates remain high enough for smooth gameplay.

For players with a 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitor, the recommendation depends on resolution. At 1080p, High settings (284 FPS) still exceed 240 Hz, so Ultra (264.8 FPS) is also viable. At 1440p, Ultra (190.4 FPS) is sufficient for 144 Hz displays, and High (201.8 FPS) provides a small headroom increase. At 4K, High (128 FPS) and Ultra (122.8 FPS) both fall short of 144 Hz, so players seeking maximum refresh rates should consider Medium (202.4 FPS) or even Low (251.9 FPS) to stay above the threshold.

The data indicates that Medium settings offer the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 360.3 FPS, which is within 8% of Low and 35% faster than High. At 1440p, Medium (323.7 FPS) is 60% faster than High (201.8 FPS) while still maintaining high visual quality. At 4K, Medium (202.4 FPS) is 58% faster than High (128 FPS) and provides the best combination of visual fidelity and frame rate for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 389.9, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its closest rival in the database?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has a score of 52085, resulting in a 0% delta and effectively identical performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p in this game?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates cap around 390 FPS even at Low settings, which suggests the CPU or game engine is the limiting factor, as the GPU has more than enough capacity to render faster.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, High settings average 128 FPS and Ultra settings average 122.8 FPS, a difference of only 4.1%, making the visual upgrade from Ultra nearly free in performance terms.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Inside?

A: This combination ranks 75th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 4.5% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: Can this combo maintain 144 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: At 4K, only Low (251.9 FPS) and Medium (202.4 FPS) settings exceed 144 FPS. High (128 FPS) and Ultra (122.8 FPS) both fall below the 144 FPS threshold.