Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers an exceptional experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer where the GPU is rarely the limiting factor. This combination ranks 51st out of 2,887 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 2% of all systems tested. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra settings, the system maintains an average of 153 FPS, which is far beyond what the game’s mechanics require. This page breaks down the CPU’s role, answers common questions, examines the combo’s ranking, provides a detailed FPS breakdown, analyzes resolution scaling, and offers settings recommendations based strictly on the measured data.

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

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU is built on Intel’s 10 nm process node and has a die size of 257 mm². Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it uses an Intel Socket 1700. The CPU has a TDP of 65 watts.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i7-14700F shows strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 4,958 for single-core and 35,122 for multi-core. In Geekbench, it scores 2,429 single-core and 19,620 multi-core. PassMark results include a single-thread score of 4,257 and a multithread score of 41,317. The CPU also achieves 155,808 in integer math and 107,005 in floating-point math. Its overall average benchmark score is 53,620, which places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs tested.

The nearest rivals to this CPU, based on average benchmark score, include the Intel Xeon 6505P with a score of 53,701 (0.2% higher), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 with 53,469 (0.3% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with 53,288 (0.6% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7313P with 53,206 (0.8% lower). These deltas are minimal, indicating the i7-14700F sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For Inside, a puzzle platformer that is not heavily threaded, the CPU’s high boost clock of 5.40 GHz is more relevant than its core count. The game’s logic and physics are largely single-threaded, so the strong single-core performance — evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,958 — ensures that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at any resolution. The 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks, but the measured FPS numbers show that even at 1080p Low, where CPU load is highest relative to GPU, the average FPS reaches 390. This indicates the CPU is more than capable of feeding the RTX 5090 D in this title.

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

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 390, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the peak measured value across all resolution and settings combinations.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-core performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-14700F’s Cinebench R23 single-core score is 4,958. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P (average score 53,701), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53,469), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53,288), and AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206). The delta percentages range from -0.2% to 0.8%, meaning the CPU is within 1% of these rivals in overall average benchmark score, but the single-core score is a separate metric that directly impacts gaming performance.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 153, while at 1920x1080 Ultra it is 295. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 142 FPS, which is a 48% reduction. This substantial decrease indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution.

*Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems in Inside?*

A: The combo ranks 51st out of 2,887 tested combinations. This places it in the top 1.8% of all systems, reflecting its high-end components and the game’s relatively low demands on hardware.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D’s benchmark performance align with its in-game results?

A: The GPU has a PassMark G3D score of 44,065 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% higher), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% lower), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (2.1-2.4% lower). In-game, the FPS numbers are consistently high, which is consistent with the GPU’s top-tier benchmark standing.

Q: What is the difference between the 1080p Low and 4K Low average FPS?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 390, while at 3840x2160 Low, it drops to 299. This is a difference of 91 FPS, or a 23% reduction, showing that even at Low settings, resolution scaling has a significant impact on performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a rank of 51 out of 2,887 tested combos in Inside. This rank places the system in the 98th percentile, meaning it outperforms 98% of all tested configurations. The ranking is a reflection of both the CPU’s 91st percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU’s 92nd percentile among all GPUs. However, the game’s nature as a puzzle platformer means that even mid-range hardware can achieve playable frame rates, so the high rank is more indicative of the components’ raw power than of any specific optimization for this title.

Compared to the nearest rival CPUs, the i7-14700F’s average benchmark score of 53,620 is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701, -0.2% delta), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53,469, +0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53,288, +0.6% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206, +0.8% delta). These differences are negligible in practice, meaning that swapping the CPU for any of these rivals would likely produce similar FPS results in Inside. Similarly, the GPU’s nearest rivals — the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% higher), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (-1.6% lower), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (-2.1% to -2.4% lower) — are all within a few percentage points in synthetic scores, though the RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide a substantial advantage in memory-heavy scenarios.

The combo’s rank of 51 suggests that there are only 50 other tested systems that perform better in this specific game. Given that Inside is not a demanding title, those higher-ranked combos likely feature even more powerful CPUs or GPUs, but the practical difference in FPS would be minimal at refresh rates above 144 Hz. The data shows that this combo delivers average FPS above 150 at 4K Ultra and above 295 at 1080p Ultra, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. For the vast majority of players, this ranking translates to a flawless experience with no perceptible stutter or slowdown.

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

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions — 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 — each with four settings presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. Below is the complete breakdown.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the average FPS ranges from 153 to 299 across settings. Low settings produce an average of 299 FPS, Medium produces 256 FPS with a minimum of 218 and a maximum of 295, High produces 160 FPS, and Ultra produces 153 FPS. The medium preset is the only one at this resolution with recorded min and max values, indicating a variance of 77 FPS between the lowest and highest frames. The difference between Low and Ultra is 146 FPS, showing a 49% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the average FPS is higher across all settings. Low achieves 350 FPS, Medium reaches 323 FPS (min 274, max 371), High hits 255 FPS, and Ultra stays at 243 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 107 FPS, a 31% reduction. The Medium preset again shows a range, with a 97 FPS gap between min and max. All settings at 1440p exceed 240 FPS except Ultra, which is just above at 243 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the average FPS is the highest. Low produces 390 FPS, Medium achieves 360 FPS (min 306, max 414), High reaches 300 FPS, and Ultra delivers 295 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 95 FPS, a 24% reduction. The Medium preset has a min-max range of 108 FPS, the largest variance recorded in any resolution-settings combination. Even at Ultra, the average FPS is 295, which is well above 144 Hz and close to 300 FPS.

Comparing the same settings across resolutions, the High preset drops from 300 FPS at 1080p to 255 FPS at 1440p and further to 160 FPS at 4K. The Low preset drops from 390 FPS at 1080p to 350 FPS at 1440p and 299 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset drops from 360 FPS at 1080p to 323 FPS at 1440p and 256 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset drops from 295 FPS at 1080p to 243 FPS at 1440p and 153 FPS at 4K. These numbers illustrate a consistent pattern: higher resolutions and higher settings reduce FPS, but the system never drops below 150 FPS in any measured configuration.

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

Resolution scaling in Inside reveals a predictable decline in FPS as pixel count increases, but the magnitude of the drop varies by settings preset. For the Low preset, the average FPS goes from 390 at 1080p to 350 at 1440p (a 10% drop) and then to 299 at 4K (a 23% drop from 1080p). For the Medium preset, FPS goes from 360 at 1080p to 323 at 1440p (a 10% drop) and then to 256 at 4K (a 29% drop from 1080p). For the High preset, FPS goes from 300 at 1080p to 255 at 1440p (a 15% drop) and then to 160 at 4K (a 47% drop from 1080p). For the Ultra preset, FPS goes from 295 at 1080p to 243 at 1440p (an 18% drop) and then to 153 at 4K (a 48% drop from 1080p).

The pattern is clear: the higher the settings preset, the larger the percentage drop when moving from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the 4K FPS is still 77% of the 1080p value, while at Ultra settings, it is only 52% of the 1080p value. This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is more involved in maintaining frame rates, and the GPU has enough headroom to handle the resolution increase with a smaller relative penalty. At Ultra settings, the GPU is working much harder, and the additional pixel count at 4K imposes a heavier load, leading to a larger FPS reduction.

The data also indicates that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-limited or at least not fully GPU-bound. The fact that the Low preset at 1080p achieves 390 FPS while the Ultra preset achieves 295 FPS (a 24% difference) shows that even at the same resolution, settings changes have a significant impact. However, the jump from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings only reduces FPS by 40 frames (from 390 to 350), which is a modest 10% drop. This suggests that the CPU can still feed frames at a high rate even as the GPU’s workload increases. At 4K, the Low preset drops to 299 FPS, which is still extremely high, but the 91 FPS difference from 1080p indicates that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor.

The limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance is likely the ceiling, as the FPS values are so high that the GPU is not fully utilized. At 1440p, the balance tilts toward the GPU, but the system still delivers above 240 FPS in most presets. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, especially at High and Ultra settings, where the FPS drops to 160 and 153, respectively. The RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit bus width are more than sufficient for this game, but the sheer number of pixels at 4K demands more processing power, leading to the observed reductions.

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

For Inside, the optimal settings preset depends on the user’s display and performance goals. The measured data provides clear guidance for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The average FPS is 256, with a minimum of 218 and a maximum of 295. This ensures a smooth experience on any 4K display, including those with a 240 Hz refresh rate, though the minimum of 218 FPS is still above 200. The High preset at 160 FPS is also acceptable for 144 Hz displays, but the drop from Medium to High is 96 FPS (a 38% reduction), which is substantial. The Ultra preset at 153 FPS is only 7 FPS lower than High, making it a viable option for 144 Hz displays, but the Medium preset’s higher average and minimum FPS make it the more reliable choice. The Low preset at 299 FPS is overkill for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality for a marginal gain over Medium.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again stands out, with an average FPS of 323, a minimum of 274, and a maximum of 371. This is sufficient for 240 Hz monitors, as the minimum stays above 270. The Low preset at 350 FPS offers a higher average but no recorded minimum, and its visual downgrade is unnecessary for a game like Inside. The High preset at 255 FPS is also above 240, but the Medium preset provides more headroom. The Ultra preset at 243 FPS is just above 240, meaning it could dip below on some frames, though no min FPS is recorded for it. For the best experience, Medium is recommended, with Ultra as a fallback if visual fidelity is prioritized over the 80 FPS difference.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset provides an average FPS of 360, with a minimum of 306 and a maximum of 414. This is more than enough for any monitor, including 360 Hz esports panels. The Low preset at 390 FPS is only 30 FPS higher but loses visual quality. The High preset at 300 FPS is still excellent, and the Ultra preset at 295 FPS is nearly identical to High, making the visual upgrade essentially free. In fact, at 1080p, the difference between High and Ultra is only 5 FPS (300 vs. 295), so users can select Ultra without any meaningful performance penalty. The Medium preset’s minimum of 306 FPS is higher than Ultra’s average of 295, but the gap is small enough that any preset above Low will deliver a flawless experience.

The overall recommendation is to use the Medium preset at any resolution, as it consistently provides the highest minimum FPS among the presets with measured min values. For 4K users, Medium is the clear winner. For 1440p users, Medium offers the best combination of smoothness and quality. For 1080p users, Medium is safe, but High or Ultra can be selected with negligible FPS loss. The Low preset is only recommended for users with extremely high refresh rate displays (above 300 Hz) who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the visual trade-off is likely not worth it for a puzzle platformer. The data shows that this combo can handle any preset at any resolution without dropping below 150 FPS, so the choice ultimately comes down to display capabilities and personal preference.