Inside

The data shows that the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB combination delivers a robust experience in Inside, with frame rates that remain highly playable even at the most demanding settings. The benchmark results indicate that this game is far from a stress test for this hardware, as the measured FPS at 4K Ultra remains well above the threshold for smooth gameplay, positioning this combo as a top-tier performer for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario, though the absolute frame rates are so high that the impact is less about playability and more about headroom. At 1080p, the average frame rate at High settings is 193 FPS. Moving to 1440p, this drops to 139 FPS, a decrease of 54 FPS. The jump to 4K further reduces the average to 87 FPS, which is a 52 FPS drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern shows a consistent and significant performance cost as pixel count increases, which is typical for a game that relies heavily on the graphics processor.

The most telling data point is the difference between the Low and Ultra presets across resolutions. At 1080p, the spread between Low (386 FPS) and Ultra (184 FPS) is 202 FPS. At 1440p, the same spread is 146 FPS (278 FPS vs. 132 FPS). At 4K, the spread narrows to 91 FPS (174 FPS vs. 83 FPS). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The CPU, with its substantial multi-core capabilities, is able to feed frames quickly at lower resolutions, but the GPU's rendering workload at 4K limits the overall output, making the settings choice less impactful on the final frame rate.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 28% reduction in frame rate at High settings (193 to 139 FPS). The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a further 37% reduction (139 to 87 FPS). This demonstrates that the cost of each resolution step increases, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting factor when pushing towards 4K. The benchmark results indicate a system where the CPU has significant headroom, while the GPU is the component that determines the final performance ceiling, especially at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the definitive performance arbiter in this configuration, particularly at higher resolutions. Its role is highlighted by the significant frame rate differences between the Low and Ultra presets, which directly tax the GPU's shading units, texture mapping units, and raster output pipelines. The GPU's specifications, such as its 4352 shading units and 136 texture mapping units, are the hardware that processes the visual data for Inside's monochromatic, physics-driven environments.

The GPU's memory configuration of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is sufficient for this title. The measured frame rates, even at 4K Ultra with 83 FPS, suggest that the game does not exceed the memory capacity or bandwidth limits, preventing any potential stuttering or texture thrashing. The effective memory clock of 18 Gbps is a key component in sustaining the high frame rates observed, especially when moving between different areas of the game world. The GPU's boost clock of 2535 MHz and base clock of 2310 MHz are also crucial, as they determine the raw processing speed for the shader workloads.

The GPU's performance percentile of 19 places it below many other graphics cards in the database, but its absolute performance here is more than adequate. This confirms the game's age and its relatively low graphical demands compared to modern AAA titles. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is not the bottleneck at 1080p, but becomes increasingly influential as the resolution increases. The data suggests that the GPU's 160 W TDP and Ada Lovelace architecture are well-suited to handle the game's lighting and particle effects without issue, as evidenced by the consistently high average frame rates across all tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice for the majority of users, as it delivers the highest visual quality with a negligible performance penalty. At 1080p, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 184 FPS, which is only 9 FPS lower than the High preset's 193 FPS. This small difference is imperceptible in a game like Inside, where the pace is slow and deliberate. The same pattern holds at 1440p, where Ultra delivers 132 FPS compared to High's 139 FPS. Even at 4K, the Ultra preset's 83 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, making it a viable option for users with 4K displays.

The Medium preset offers a middle ground, but the data suggests it is an unnecessary compromise. At 4K, Medium produces 140 FPS, which is 57 FPS more than Ultra, but this headroom is not required for a playable experience. The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates (386 FPS at 1080p), would significantly degrade the visual fidelity of the game's atmospheric lighting and shadow work, which are core to its aesthetic. The visual difference between High and Ultra is likely more subtle than the difference between Low and Medium, making Ultra the clear winner for visual quality per frame.

The recommendation is to always opt for the Ultra preset. The performance data shows that this combo has ample power to run the game at its maximum settings at any resolution. The only scenario where a lower preset might be considered is if a user has a display with an extremely high refresh rate, such as 240 Hz, and desires frame rates above 200 FPS. In that case, the Low preset at 1080p (386 FPS) would be the only way to achieve such high numbers, but the visual sacrifice would be substantial. For all other cases, Ultra provides the best balance of fidelity and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 386 FPS, while Medium reaches 309 FPS with a minimum of 263 FPS and a maximum of 355 FPS. The High preset yields 193 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces 184 FPS. All of these are far beyond the refresh rate of standard monitors, indicating that the CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is not a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very high. The Low preset averages 278 FPS, while Medium averages 222 FPS with a minimum of 189 FPS and a maximum of 255 FPS. The High preset records 139 FPS, and the Ultra preset records 132 FPS. The scaling from 1080p is consistent, with a roughly 30% reduction in frame rate across all presets, which further confirms the GPU's growing role.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, but the results are still impressive. The Low preset averages 174 FPS, and Medium averages 140 FPS with a minimum of 119 FPS and a maximum of 161 FPS. The High preset drops to 87 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 83 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 119 FPS for Medium at 4K is particularly noteworthy, as it shows the system can maintain a high level of performance even under load. The data indicates that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is capable of handling the game's demands at 4K, with no preset falling below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB ranks at 1186 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top third of all configurations in the database, which is a strong result given the GPU's relatively low performance percentile of 19. The ranking suggests that while the GPU is not a top-tier part, the overall combination is highly effective for this specific game. The high rank is likely due to the game's low system requirements, which allow even a mid-range GPU to achieve very high frame rates when paired with a powerful CPU.

The CPU's performance is a significant contributor to this ranking. The Intel Core i7-14700F sits in the 91st percentile for all CPUs, and its multi-core performance in Cinebench R23 (35122) is a strong indicator of its ability to handle game logic and physics. The GPU, by contrast, is in the 19th percentile, but its nearest rivals in the database, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB (0.2% delta) and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF (0.1% delta), show that it is competitive within its own performance class. The data shows that the CPU is not holding back the GPU, and the combination is well-balanced for a game like Inside.

The rank of 1186 out of 3716 combos demonstrates that this setup provides a high level of performance that will satisfy most users. It is not the absolute fastest combination, but it is far from the slowest. The benchmark results suggest that users with this combo can expect a flawless experience at all resolutions, with the only limitation being the GPU's ability to push extremely high frame rates at 4K. This ranking reflects the efficiency of the hardware pairing for this particular title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F plays a supporting, but crucial, role in this configuration. Its primary job is to feed the GPU with enough data to prevent a CPU bottleneck, and the benchmark results indicate it does so admirably. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (up to 386 FPS on Low) that the CPU's processing power is the only component capable of keeping up with the GPU's output. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture, provide ample headroom for the game's single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks.

The CPU's high boost clock of 5.40 GHz is critical for the game's frame pacing and logic, ensuring that the simulation and rendering threads are processed without delay. The single-core performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 (4958), is strong enough to handle the game's primary game logic thread. The multi-core score of 35122 ensures that any background tasks or additional game systems do not interfere with the main rendering pipeline. The CPU's 33 MB of shared L3 cache also helps to reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for the game's physics calculations.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this system. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent and predictable, which is a hallmark of a system where the GPU is the bottleneck. If the CPU were underpowered, we would expect to see frame rates plateau or drop significantly at lower resolutions, which is not the case here. The CPU's performance percentile of 91, and its nearest rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.6% delta) and AMD EPYC 7313P (0.8% delta), confirm its high standing in the overall database. For Inside, the i7-14700F provides more than enough processing power, ensuring that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB can perform to its full potential.