Inside

# Inside: Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The benchmark data for Inside with the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 shows a pairing that delivers extremely high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The measured results indicate that this combination is never constrained by the GPU at lower resolutions, with the CPU becoming the primary factor at 1080p. At 4K, the GPU still produces well over 100 FPS on the most demanding presets, making this a formidable setup for this puzzle platformer.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear shift in which component is the limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 396.4 FPS, which drops to 355.2 FPS at 1440p and then to 226.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 42.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The pattern is similar at Medium settings: 366.2 FPS at 1080p, 287.5 FPS at 1440p, and 179.6 FPS at 4K, a 51.0% drop across the same resolution range.

At High settings, the scaling is steeper. The system delivers 248.4 FPS at 1080p, 175.5 FPS at 1440p, and 111.5 FPS at 4K. This translates to a 55.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K. Ultra settings show the most significant scaling penalty: 235.8 FPS at 1080p, 171.8 FPS at 1440p, and 109.4 FPS at 4K, a 53.6% decline.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is heavily limiting performance. The difference between Low (396.4 FPS) and Ultra (235.8 FPS) at 1080p is 160.6 FPS, a 40.5% gap. At 4K, the same comparison shows 226.5 FPS versus 109.4 FPS, a 117.1 FPS difference or 51.7%. As resolution increases, the GPU workload grows, and the frame rate gap between Low and Ultra narrows proportionally. The 4K Ultra score of 109.4 FPS suggests the RTX 5070 is still not fully saturated, as the frame rate remains high enough to indicate headroom for higher settings or future driver optimizations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The GPU has 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. Its base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz. The memory operates at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective.

In Inside, the GPU's role becomes more prominent as resolution increases. At 4K Low, the system produces 226.5 FPS, which is 57.1% lower than the 1080p Low result of 396.4 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is beginning to matter at 4K, but the absolute frame rates remain exceptionally high for a puzzle platformer. The RTX 5070's pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s are more than sufficient for this game's visual style.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is not a limiting factor in Inside, as the game's art style and relatively simple geometry do not require large frame buffers. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 29137 places it in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks are the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 with a score of 41610 (0.2% behind), NVIDIA Tesla M40 at 41897 (0.5% ahead), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 at 41441 (0.6% behind). These comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, not Inside-specific performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K features 16 cores and 24 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU has a 30 MB shared L3 cache, with 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core. Its TDP is rated at 125 W, and it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus.

The CPU's influence on Inside performance is most evident at 1080p. The 3dmark_single_thread score of 1136 and passmark_single_thread score of 4333 indicate strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for a puzzle platformer that likely does not scale well across many cores. The cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and single-core score of 5505 further confirm the CPU's capabilities.

At 1080p, the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings is 160.6 FPS, which suggests the CPU is the bottleneck. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 10717 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 12412 show that the CPU has ample multi-threaded headroom, but Inside likely uses only a few threads. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47282, places it in the top tier of processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700KF with an average score of 47334 (-0.1% delta), AMD EPYC 4364P at 47131 (0.3%), Intel Core i9-12900F at 47081 (0.4%), and AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 at 47527 (-0.5%).

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 157th out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places the pairing in the top 9.4% of all tested configurations. The high ranking reflects the combination's ability to maintain elevated frame rates even at 4K Ultra settings, where it still delivers 109.4 FPS.

The rank is particularly impressive given that the GPU's aggregate benchmark percentile is 83rd, while the CPU is in the 93rd percentile. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a high-end GPU results in a system that excels in a game that appears to be more CPU-bound at lower resolutions. The 4K High result of 111.5 FPS and 4K Ultra result of 109.4 FPS suggest that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, but the frame rates remain well above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The measured FPS data shows that the combo is consistently strong across all settings. At 1440p, the frame rates range from 171.8 FPS at Ultra to 355.2 FPS at Low, while at 1080p, the range is 235.8 FPS to 396.4 FPS. This consistency across resolutions and settings is a hallmark of a balanced system, where neither component is severely underutilized.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 396.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 109.4 FPS, which is the lowest measured result but still above 100 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates vary significantly with settings (396.4 FPS at Low versus 235.8 FPS at Ultra). At 4K, the GPU becomes more relevant, with the gap between Low and Ultra narrowing to 117.1 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K + RTX 5070 ranks 157th out of 1671 tested combos in Inside.

Q: How much does the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 248.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 111.5 FPS at 3840x2160, a 55.1% reduction.

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that Ultra settings provide the best experience for most users. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 235.8 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1440p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 171.8 FPS, still excellent for high-refresh displays. Even at 4K Ultra, the 109.4 FPS result is smooth and playable.

For users with 4K displays, High settings offer a slight improvement over Ultra, with 111.5 FPS versus 109.4 FPS. This 2.1 FPS difference is negligible, so Ultra remains the recommended choice for visual fidelity. At 1440p, the gap between High (175.5 FPS) and Ultra (171.8 FPS) is similarly minor, with only a 3.7 FPS difference.

The Low and Medium presets are only recommended for users seeking extremely high frame rates for competitive play or very high refresh rate displays. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves 366.2 FPS, and at 1440p Medium, it produces 287.5 FPS. However, given that Ultra settings already deliver frame rates above 100 FPS at 4K, there is limited practical benefit to lowering settings in Inside. The game's puzzle platformer genre does not require the extreme frame rates that competitive shooters might, so prioritizing visual quality is advisable.