Inside

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional frame rates in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data shows this combination is capable of maxing out high-refresh-rate displays even at 4K resolution, with performance scaling predictably across settings and resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, component roles, and ranking to provide a methodical overview of this specific hardware pairing.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 30 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark results indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and a single-core score of 2116. Its average benchmark score of 46881 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, showing it is a high-end desktop part.

In the context of Inside, a game that is not computationally demanding by modern standards, the 13700K's role is to provide a ceiling that never bottlenecks the GPU. The game's measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 396, which is a clear indicator that the CPU can handle high frame generation. The processor's 3dmark scores, such as 10717 in the 16-thread test and 1136 in the single-thread test, demonstrate balanced performance that is more than sufficient for this title's physics and logic. The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in any of the measured configurations, as the frame rates are primarily dictated by the GPU's rendering load at different resolutions and settings. The 13700K's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, show a negligible performance delta of -0.2% and 0.5% respectively, indicating that this CPU is in a tight competitive cluster at the top end of the market.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the primary driver of the measured performance in Inside. It is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and the GB202 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GPU has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. Its clock speeds are listed as a base of 2017 MHz and a boost of 2407 MHz. The card's benchmark scores are top-tier, with a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376728 and a Passmark G3D score of 39650, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

For a game like Inside, the RTX 5090's immense power is almost entirely overkill, but the data shows it still scales with settings and resolution. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM is never a concern, as the game's textures and effects are easily handled. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting factor when moving from Low to Ultra settings, as the CPU has ample headroom. The card's performance in this title is so high that it is likely to be constrained by the game's engine limits or vsync, rather than raw compute power, at lower resolutions. The RTX 5090's nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, have average scores that are within 1.1% of the 5090, but those are different market segments, and this card's consumer-focused features are what drive its gaming performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 70th out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the top 2% of all systems tested, which is a strong indicator of its overall performance capability. The rank is a combination of the CPU's and GPU's individual strengths, but the data shows that the GPU has a more significant impact on the final ranking in this game due to the high frame rates measured. The 13700K's 89th percentile CPU score and the 5090's 92nd percentile GPU score combine to produce a system that is near the top of the database.

The rank is particularly impressive given the game's age and low system requirements. Many other combos with lower-end components may also achieve high frame rates, but the 5090's ability to maintain high averages even at 4K Ultra, which is 143 FPS, is what separates it from the pack. The 70th rank suggests that while there are 69 other combos that perform better, they likely consist of even more extreme hardware configurations. For a mainstream high-end pairing, this rank shows that the 13700K and 5090 are a well-matched duo, with neither component holding the other back in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for this combo is extensive, covering three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high. The Low preset yields an average of 396 FPS, while the Medium preset drops to 366 FPS, with a minimum of 311 and a maximum of 421. The High preset averages 305 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 300 FPS. This shows a clear trend where the FPS decreases as the settings increase, but the difference between High and Ultra is minimal, only 5 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. The Low preset averages 355 FPS, the Medium preset averages 328 FPS with a minimum of 279 and a maximum of 377, the High preset averages 239 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 228 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable, with the High preset losing 66 FPS and the Ultra preset losing 72 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance is still impressive. The Low preset averages 300 FPS, the Medium preset averages 240 FPS with a minimum of 204 and a maximum of 276, the High preset averages 150 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 143 FPS. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains a playable frame rate above 140 FPS, which is remarkable for a 2016 game.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound workload. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by approximately 10% at Low settings (from 396 to 355), but the drop is more significant at High and Ultra settings, where it falls by about 22% (from 305 to 239 and 300 to 228, respectively). This indicates that the GPU is becoming more stressed as the pixel count increases, but the CPU is not a bottleneck at these levels.

When moving from 1440p to 4K, the scaling is more pronounced. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 355 to 300, a 15% reduction. At Medium settings, it drops from 328 to 240, a 27% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 239 to 150, a 37% reduction, and at Ultra, it is from 228 to 143, a 37% reduction as well. This aggressive scaling at higher settings and resolutions confirms that the RTX 5090 is the limiting component. The CPU's performance is consistent across all resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS at 1080p Low (396) is not significantly higher than at 4K Low (300), suggesting that the CPU can push well beyond 396 FPS if the GPU could keep up. The data implies that the RTX 5090's rendering pipeline is what determines the frame rate, especially at 4K, where the pixel fill rate and shading load become the primary constraints.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 143.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX's score of 46654, but 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900's score of 46971.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 279, with a maximum of 377 and an average of 328.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 have more VRAM than is needed for this game?

A: The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, which is significantly more than what a 2016 puzzle platformer like Inside would require, indicating that VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the GPU compared to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 79842.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve its highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS of 396 is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's display refresh rate and resolution preference. At 1080p, the Ultra preset offers an average of 300 FPS, which is a fantastic experience for any high-refresh-rate monitor. The difference between High (305 FPS) and Ultra (300 FPS) is negligible, so the Ultra preset is recommended for the best visual quality without a meaningful performance penalty.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset still averages 228 FPS, which is excellent. The High preset at 239 FPS is marginally faster, but the visual upgrade from High to Ultra is worth the 11 FPS drop for most users. At 4K, the situation is more nuanced. The High preset averages 150 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 143 FPS. Both are above the 120 Hz threshold, but the High preset provides a slightly smoother experience. However, the visual difference between High and Ultra in Inside is not substantial, and the 7 FPS difference is minor. For the best overall experience, the Ultra preset at 4K is still viable, but for a more consistent framerate, the High preset is a slightly better choice. The data shows that this combo can easily handle the highest settings at all resolutions, so the recommendation is to prioritize visual fidelity with Ultra settings, except at 4K where High offers a small performance buffer. The Medium preset, with its average of 240 FPS at 4K, offers a good middle ground for users with 240 Hz 4K monitors, but the visual downgrade from High is more noticeable than the performance gain.