Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 pairing lands at rank 2983 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside, placing it in the lower half of the database. This ranking reflects a system that is more than capable of running the game smoothly, but it is not near the top of the leaderboard. The 20-core, 28-thread CPU is substantial, but the Arc B570's mid-range positioning and the game's light engine workload mean this combo sits where it does. Benchmark data indicates a strong 1080p performer, but the ranking suggests that other pairings with higher-tier GPUs will pull ahead, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2983 out of 3716 tested configurations points to a system that is solidly mainstream. It is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, nor is it a low-end entry point. The CPU, the i7-14700F, is a high-performer on its own, but the Arc B570's 65th percentile standing among all GPUs tempers the overall result. The data shows that in Inside, a game with simple 2D silhouetted visuals that has modest hardware demands, the GPU dictates the final ranking more than the CPU. This specific pairing is 733 positions from the bottom, meaning it outperforms roughly 20% of all tested combos. For a game released in 2016 with this level of graphical complexity, the ranking is less about absolute power and more about the balance between the two components.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how close the mid-range field is. The i7-14700F scores within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and 0.8% of the AMD EPYC 7313P, which means the processor is not the limiting factor here. On the GPU side, the Arc B570 is virtually tied with the Intel Arc A750, showing a delta of only -0.1%, and is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile. This proximity to other cards in the database suggests that swapping the GPU for a comparable model would result in similar frame rates in Inside. The ranking is a function of the GPU's 65th percentile position, not a reflection of any deficiency in the CPU. The measured FPS data confirms this: the combo delivers a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being the only resolution where frame rates dip below 60 FPS on the highest settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the decisive component in this combo for Inside. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base and boost clocks are locked at 2500 MHz, and it has 2304 shading units. These specs position the card as a 1080p and 1440p performer, which the measured FPS data supports. The GPU's 65th percentile rank among all GPUs indicates it is above average, but not a high-end part. In Inside, the card's memory capacity is more than sufficient, as the game's art style does not demand large texture pools. The 10 GB frame buffer is not stressed at any resolution, even at 4K with Ultra settings, where the average FPS still reaches 52.

The GPU's direct rival, the Intel Arc A750, is a near-identical match in average benchmark score, with a delta of -0.1%. This means the B570 is essentially a sidegrade to its predecessor in raw compute. The passmark G3D score of 14195 reinforces the card's mid-range status. In practice, for Inside, this translates to a card that can handle the game's simple 2D rendering with ease. The GPU's 150 W TDP suggests it is a power-efficient part, but the actual power draw is not a factor in the benchmark results. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are more than enough to handle the game's modest fill-rate requirements. The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of the FPS differences across settings, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed it frames.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a high-core-count processor with 20 cores and 28 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and it has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a powerful CPU, ranking in the 91st percentile against all other processors. However, in Inside, a game that is not CPU-intensive, the i7-14700F's role is minimized. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution or setting. The processor's multi-core strength, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 score of 35122, is largely irrelevant for a game that primarily relies on single-thread performance and GPU rendering.

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, is only 0.6% faster in average benchmark score, confirming that the i7-14700F is competitive with other high-end desktop parts. The 5.40 GHz boost clock ensures that the game's logic and physics calculations are handled without delay. The L3 cache of 33 MB is ample for the game's data requirements. In this context, the CPU's job is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process the game's state, which it does effortlessly. The measured FPS data shows that even at 4K with Low settings, the frame rate jumps to 108 FPS, indicating the CPU is never holding the system back. The 65 W TDP also means thermal throttling is unlikely, allowing sustained performance during long play sessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo excels. With Low settings, the average FPS hits 240, which is the maximum refresh rate of most monitors. Medium settings yield 192 FPS, with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. High settings drop to 120 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 114 FPS. This means at 1080p, the system is always above 100 FPS, even on the highest preset. The tight range between High and Ultra settings, a delta of only 6 FPS, suggests that the GPU is not being pushed hard at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, performance remains strong. Low settings produce 172 FPS, Medium settings 138 FPS (min 117, max 159), High settings 86 FPS, and Ultra settings 82 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, but the system still maintains a smooth experience above 80 FPS on all settings. The difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is just 4 FPS, indicating a diminishing return on the highest preset. At 4K, the GPU starts to feel the pressure. Low settings still deliver a playable 108 FPS, and Medium settings hold at 87 FPS (min 74, max 100). High settings drop to 54 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 52 FPS. The 4K results show a clear threshold: the card is comfortable at Low and Medium, but struggles to maintain 60 FPS on High and Ultra.

The data shows a consistent pattern where the FPS difference between Low and Medium is larger than between High and Ultra. For example, at 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium is 48 FPS, but from High to Ultra is only 6 FPS. This suggests that the lower settings reduce GPU load more significantly than the higher settings increase it. The measured rows also show no min or max FPS data for Low, High, and Ultra settings, which indicates that the benchmark only captured average frames for those configurations. The Medium settings, however, have full data, showing a stable frame delivery with a minimum above 74 FPS even at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU's limitations. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 240 at 1080p to 172 at 1440p and then to 108 at 4K. This represents a 55% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the drop is from 192 FPS at 1080p to 138 at 1440p and 87 at 4K, a 55% decrease as well. High settings show a steeper decline: 120 FPS at 1080p, 86 at 1440p, and 54 at 4K, a 55% loss. Ultra settings follow the same trend: 114, 82, and 52 FPS respectively, a 54% reduction. This consistent 55% drop across all settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor.

The scaling pattern is typical of a mid-range GPU. As resolution increases, the pixel count grows, and the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the bottlenecks. The 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the demand on memory bandwidth increases, causing the frame rate to drop. The CPU, with its high single-thread performance, is not the cause of this decline. The data shows that the FPS drop is proportional to the resolution increase, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The fact that the i7-14700F can maintain the same performance at all resolutions, as evidenced by the consistent FPS at Low settings relative to the GPU's load, confirms that the CPU is not a limiting factor.

The difference between 1080p and 1440p is a 28% reduction in FPS on average, while the difference between 1440p and 4K is a 37% reduction. This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth is particularly stressed at 4K. The 160-bit bus and 10 GB of GDDR6 memory are adequate for 1440p, but the 4K resolution requires more data to be processed per frame, leading to the steeper drop. For a game like Inside, which does not have complex textures, the 4K performance is still playable on Medium settings, but the data shows that users aiming for 60 FPS at 4K should stick to Medium or lower settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the game runs flawlessly at all settings. For a 144 Hz monitor, Medium settings at 192 FPS are the sweet spot, offering a high frame rate with a minimum of 163 FPS, ensuring smooth motion. High settings at 120 FPS are also viable for a 120 Hz display, and Ultra at 114 FPS is only slightly lower. There is no reason to drop below Medium at 1080p, as the GPU has ample headroom.

At 1440p, the choice becomes more nuanced. For a 144 Hz monitor, Medium settings at 138 FPS are the best option, as they provide a frame rate that is close to the refresh rate, with a minimum of 117 FPS. High settings at 86 FPS are better suited for a 75 Hz or 60 Hz monitor, as they offer higher visual fidelity without sacrificing playability. Ultra settings at 82 FPS are nearly identical to High, so the extra load is not worth the minimal visual gain. Low settings at 172 FPS are only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is paramount, but the visual compromise is significant.

For 4K gaming, the data shows that Medium settings at 87 FPS are the best experience. This provides a frame rate above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay, and the minimum of 74 FPS guarantees no significant stutters. High settings at 54 FPS are borderline, and Ultra at 52 FPS is not recommended for a consistent experience. Low settings at 108 FPS are an option for those who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, but Medium offers a better balance. The 4K results indicate that the Arc B570 is not a 4K Ultra card for this game, but it can handle 4K at medium presets. The benchmark data suggests that Medium settings at 4K offer the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, avoiding the sub-60 FPS territory of the higher presets.