Inside

Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer that is anything but demanding on modern hardware, and the benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti confirms this. The measured frames per second (FPS) across all resolutions and settings are exceptionally high, often exceeding the refresh rates of most high-end monitors. The data indicates that this combination is massively overqualified for the title, providing a buttery-smooth experience that is limited only by the display's capabilities. The following analysis breaks down the optimal settings, the role of each component, and how this specific combo stacks up against the broader database.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear hierarchy across the four available presets, but the differences are less about playability and more about chasing maximum frame rates. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 254.4 on Ultra to 391.5 on Low. Even the most demanding preset, Ultra, produces an average well above 240 FPS, which is the target for top-tier esports displays. The jump from Ultra to High is a modest 16.2 FPS (from 254.4 to 270.6), while the leap from High to Medium is a substantial 86.5 FPS (from 270.6 to 357.1). This suggests that the visual fidelity gains from Ultra to High are not worth the performance trade-off if a user is targeting a 360 Hz monitor, as Medium provides that headroom.

At 2560x1440, the pattern is similar. The Ultra preset averages 182 FPS, which is still highly playable. High settings increase this to 196.3 FPS, while Medium jumps to 311.5 FPS. The gap between High and Medium here is 115.2 FPS, which is a significant margin. For users with a 1440p 240 Hz display, the High preset is more than sufficient, but for those seeking maximum fluidity, Medium offers a massive boost with likely negligible visual impact in a game with this art style. The Low preset at 351.1 FPS is only marginally faster than Medium, indicating that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for performance per visual quality step.

At 4K (3840x2160), the story remains one of abundance. The Ultra preset still averages 115.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard and even suitable for 120 Hz displays. High settings improve this to 124.6 FPS. The Medium preset is the standout, delivering 196.7 FPS, which is a remarkable 81.5 FPS improvement over High. Given the minimal graphical complexity of a puzzle platformer, the Medium preset at 4K appears to be the best overall recommendation. It provides a frame rate high enough for the fastest 4K displays while ensuring the GPU is not working unnecessarily hard. The Low preset at 245.3 FPS is only for those who prioritize raw frame rate above all else, but the jump from Low to Medium is a 48.6 FPS decrease, suggesting Medium is the more balanced choice.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of these exceptional numbers. Its core specifications include a boost clock of 2610 MHz and a 12 GB GDDR6X memory pool on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. For a game like Inside, which was released in 2016, these specifications are far beyond what is required. The data shows that the GPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested. At 1080p, the GPU is so underutilized that the frame rates (up to 391.5 FPS on Low) are likely hitting a ceiling imposed by the CPU or the game engine itself, rather than the graphics card's raw compute power.

The GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the raw muscle behind the high fill rates. Even at 4K Ultra, the card maintains an average of 115.2 FPS, which confirms its headroom. The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is also a non-issue; the game's textures and assets do not come close to taxing this memory pool. The performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is 130.1 FPS (from 245.3 down to 115.2). This spread demonstrates that the RTX 4070 Ti has the bandwidth and processing power to handle a wide range of workloads, but the game's simplicity means that even the lowest preset is a waste of its potential. The GPU is effectively coasting, providing a high-performance baseline that allows the CPU to dictate the ultimate frame rate ceiling in lighter scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate in the dataset is 391.5 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming on this title?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 115.2 FPS at 3840x2160 on the Ultra preset, and 196.7 FPS on the Medium preset, which are both excellent for 4K displays.

Q: How does the Ultra preset at 1440p compare to the High preset at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 182 FPS, while the High preset at 3840x2160 averages 124.6 FPS. The 1440p Ultra setting is 57.4 FPS faster, but the 4K High setting offers a higher resolution experience while still maintaining a very high frame rate.

Q: Is there a significant performance drop between the High and Medium presets?

A: Yes, the drop is significant. At 1080p, the average FPS falls from 270.6 on High to 357.1 on Medium, which is actually a performance increase of 86.5 FPS when lowering the preset. At 4K, the difference is 81.5 FPS (from 124.6 on High to 196.7 on Medium).

Q: What is the minimum average frame rate recorded across all tests?

A: The lowest average frame rate in the dataset is 115.2 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. This is still well above the 60 FPS standard.

Q: Does the GPU's VRAM capacity pose any limitation in this game?

A: No. The RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, which is far more than enough for a 2016 puzzle platformer. There is no evidence in the data of any VRAM-related performance constraints.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database places this specific configuration, the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, at rank 100 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 6% of all systems tested for this game. This high ranking is unsurprising given the game's age and the sheer power of the components. The CPU itself is a top-tier performer, holding a 94th percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 54097 is nearly identical to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, which scores 54450, a mere 0.6% difference. This indicates that the processor is not a limiting factor in this title.

The GPU also performs admirably in general benchmarks, holding an 85th percentile ranking against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 44900 is closely matched with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 45152, a -0.6% difference. This suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti is a high-end part, but its ranking in the game is more a reflection of the game's low requirements than the GPU's absolute standing. The combo rank of 100 out of 1671 is inflated by the fact that many of the 1671 combos likely include much weaker processors or graphics cards that still manage to run the game, but the sheer headroom of this pair ensures it sits near the very top of the leaderboard.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the frame rates remain so high that the limiting factor shifts depending on the settings. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by 74.3 on the Ultra preset (from 254.4 to 182). From 1440p to 4K, the drop is another 66.8 FPS (from 182 to 115.2). This total drop of 139.2 FPS from 1080p to 4K on Ultra shows that the GPU is becoming more involved, but it is still not struggling.

On the Low preset, the scaling is more dramatic. The average FPS drops from 391.5 at 1080p to 351.1 at 1440p, a 40.4 FPS decrease. However, the jump to 4K sees a much larger drop of 105.8 FPS (from 351.1 to 245.3). This non-linear scaling on the Low preset suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, as the GPU has so little work to do that it is waiting on the processor to feed it frames. Once the resolution hits 4K, the GPU workload increases enough to become the limiting factor, but it still delivers a massive 245.3 FPS. The data clearly indicates that this system is CPU-bound at lower resolutions and settings, and only at 4K with the Ultra preset does the GPU start to assert its influence on the final frame rate.