Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The data shows this pairing is heavily overqualified for the game's demands, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The measured results indicate that the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions shifts toward the CPU, while at 4K, the GPU assumes greater responsibility. This analysis breaks down the exact measured performance, the role of each component, and how this specific combo ranks among other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 192.3. This is a very high frame rate, indicating the combo is more than capable of driving high refresh rate monitors at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its nearest rival in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 30097, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which has an average score of 30109 (a delta of 0%). It also sits 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 570 and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 578th out of 1671 total tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all systems tested for Inside.

Q: What is the maximum measured average FPS for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 383.1, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This demonstrates the game's scalability and the hardware's ability to produce extremely high frame rates when graphical load is minimal.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Ultra and High presets at 2560x1440?

A: The drop is significant. The Ultra preset averages 129.4 FPS, while the High preset averages 138.5 FPS. This represents a 9.1 FPS difference in favor of the High preset.

Q: Does the CPU benchmark score indicate it is a top-tier processor?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14700K has a percentile ranking of 96 against all CPUs, indicating it outperforms 96% of all tested processors. Its average benchmark score is 70074.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a 12 GB GDDR6 graphics card built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture. Its memory operates at 2250 MHz, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit bus. The GPU has a base clock of 1435 MHz and a boost clock of 2544 MHz, with a game clock of 2171 MHz. It features 3456 shading units, 216 TMUs, and 96 ROPs.

In Inside, the GPU's role is to manage the visual effects and rendering resolution. The data shows that as resolution increases, the GPU load becomes more significant. For instance, moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Ultra settings causes the average FPS to drop from 129.4 to 83, a 46.4 FPS reduction. This indicates that the 4K Ultra settings are the most demanding scenario for the GPU, though it still maintains a playable frame rate. The card's 12 GB of VRAM is ample for this game, as the data does not indicate any memory-related performance ceilings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear hierarchy for settings optimization. For players prioritizing the highest possible frame rates, particularly for high-refresh-rate displays, the Low preset is the clear choice. At 1920x1080, it delivers 383.1 FPS, and at 2560x1440, it achieves 277.2 FPS. Even at 4K, the Low preset maintains a very high 174.8 FPS.

For a balanced experience that preserves visual quality while maintaining high performance, the Medium preset is recommended. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 220.5 FPS, which is 82 FPS higher than the High preset's 138.5 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset averages 308.3 FPS, only 74.8 FPS short of the Low preset's maximum. The High preset is a reasonable choice for 1440p gaming on a 144Hz monitor, as it stays above that threshold. The Ultra preset, while offering the highest visual fidelity, is best reserved for 1080p or 1440p use where the 184.4 FPS and 129.4 FPS results respectively remain smooth. At 4K, Ultra drops to 83 FPS, which is still playable but not optimal for competitive play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance scaling. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 87 FPS on High, 174.8 FPS on Low, 138.2 FPS on Medium, and 83 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with Ultra being 52.5% slower than Low (83 FPS vs 174.8 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the results are 138.5 FPS on High, 277.2 FPS on Low, 220.5 FPS on Medium, and 129.4 FPS on Ultra. The jump from 4K to 1440p provides a significant performance boost, particularly at the High and Medium settings, which see increases of 51.5 FPS and 82.3 FPS respectively.

At 1920x1080, the combo produces 192.3 FPS on High, 383.1 FPS on Low, 308.3 FPS on Medium, and 184.4 FPS on Ultra. This resolution shows the least variance between settings, with the Ultra preset only 7.9 FPS slower than High. The Low preset at 1080p is the absolute peak performance point, demonstrating that the hardware is capable of exceeding 380 FPS when the load is light.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combo is ranked 578th out of 1671 tested combinations for Inside. This places it in the 65th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it performs better than the majority of other combos tested. However, it is not in the top tier, suggesting that there are more powerful combinations that can achieve even higher frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions or with more demanding settings.

The ranking is likely influenced by the RX 7700 XT's position in the GPU hierarchy. Its average benchmark score of 30097 places it at the 73rd percentile for all GPUs, and it trades blows with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060. This mid-to-high-end positioning means it is not the absolute fastest GPU available, which explains why it doesn't rank higher in the 1671-combo list. The CPU, with its 96th percentile ranking, is not the limiting factor in this system.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It features 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 44534, and its single-core score is 6287.

In Inside, the CPU's role is to handle game logic and physics, but the data suggests that it is rarely the bottleneck. At 1080p, where GPU load is lower, the CPU's high single-core performance (evidenced by its 6287 R23 single-core score) ensures that frame rates remain exceptionally high, reaching 383.1 FPS on Low settings. The processor's 5.60 GHz boost clock and 20 cores provide more than enough headroom for a game of this era. Since Inside is not a heavily threaded title, the i7-14700K's multi-core capabilities are not fully utilized, but its strong single-core performance is what allows it to feed the GPU effectively at high frame rates. The data shows no evidence of CPU-related frame rate limitations at any resolution or setting, as the GPU scaling is consistent and predictable.