Inside

The data for Inside with the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT shows a title that is exceptionally responsive across all tested configurations. The measured frame rates are consistently high, indicating that this hardware combination is far more powerful than the game's rendering demands require. The analysis below breaks down how the settings, GPU, CPU, and resolution scaling interact based strictly on the measured results.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear hierarchy of performance across the four available presets. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 196.3 FPS, while the High preset improves upon that to 204.5 FPS. The Medium preset jumps significantly to 327.6 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 410.3 FPS. Given that the game is a puzzle platformer, the visual fidelity gains from Ultra and High are likely more impactful than the marginal FPS difference between them; both are well above any standard refresh rate threshold.

Moving to 1440p, the pattern holds with a slight compression. Ultra averages 140.6 FPS, High averages 148.4 FPS, Medium averages 238.3 FPS, and Low averages 297.1 FPS. At 4K, the gap between the top presets narrows further: Ultra produces 88.1 FPS, High produces 91.8 FPS, Medium produces 151.1 FPS, and Low produces 184.4 FPS. The data suggests that the High preset offers the best balance for the majority of users. It maintains a lead over Ultra at every resolution (204.5 vs 196.3 at 1080p; 148.4 vs 140.6 at 1440p; 91.8 vs 88.1 at 4K) while presumably retaining most of the visual features that distinguish it from Medium. The Ultra preset provides no measurable performance benefit and is consistently the slowest of the four, which is unusual and suggests it may introduce unnecessary overhead for this title.

For users targeting the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset is the clear choice, especially at 1080p where it hits 410.3 FPS. However, the Medium preset offers a substantial jump over High (327.6 vs 204.5 at 1080p) and may be the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate displays where visual quality is secondary to sheer fluidity. Based on the measured data, High is the recommended default for a balanced experience, with Medium as the fallback for those prioritizing FPS over detail.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock is rated at 2430 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz. These specifications point to a card designed for high-throughput rendering, which is reflected in its benchmark scores; it achieves a Passmark G3D score of 24176 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 143060. The GPU’s percentile rank among all GPUs is 76, placing it in the upper tier of available hardware.

In the context of Inside, the GPU’s role is almost secondary due to the game’s low graphical complexity. The measured frame rates show that even at 4K Ultra, the card produces 88.1 FPS, which is a demanding scenario for most titles but here represents the worst-case result. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a drop from 184.4 FPS to 88.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still responsive to settings changes. However, the fact that the card can push 410.3 FPS at 1080p Low suggests that it is far from being the limiting factor in most configurations. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is ample for this game’s textures and assets, and the data shows no evidence of memory constraints, as even the highest settings do not cause a disproportionate collapse in performance relative to the resolution scaling.

The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD FirePro S9300 X2, has an average score of 32540, which is only 0.2% different from the RX 7800 XT’s average of 32619. This proximity indicates that the card’s raw compute capabilities are well-matched to its peers, but for Inside, the practical outcome is that the GPU will easily handle all presets without strain.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz and a base clock of 3.40 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 44557, and its single-core score is 6290. The CPU’s percentile rank is 96, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 70104 places it nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-14700K (70074, 0% delta) and slightly ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115 (69887, 0.3% delta).

For Inside, the CPU’s role is largely about maintaining high minimum frame rates and ensuring that the game logic, physics, and puzzle interactions are processed without bottlenecking the GPU. The measured data shows that at 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 410.3 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently even at very high frame rates. The single-core performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6290, is crucial for a game that likely relies on a primary thread for its deterministic puzzle mechanics. The high thread count (28 threads) is less relevant for this title, but it ensures that any background tasks or OS overhead do not interfere with the game’s performance.

The lack of a meaningful CPU bottleneck is evident in the resolution scaling; as the resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the frame rates drop consistently with the GPU’s workload, rather than being artificially capped by CPU limitations. For instance, the High preset drops from 204.5 FPS at 1080p to 91.8 FPS at 4K, which is a GPU-bound behavior. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to allow the GPU to fully express its capabilities across all tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT achieves a combo rank of 454 out of 1671 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 27% of all combinations, which is a strong showing given the game’s age and the high-end nature of the components. The rank reflects the system’s ability to produce high average frame rates across all resolutions, but it also suggests that many other combos with more powerful GPUs or CPUs can achieve even higher scores in this lightweight title.

The rank is likely influenced by the fact that Inside is not a demanding game, so the difference between a mid-range and high-end GPU is less pronounced than in modern AAA titles. The combo’s performance is competitive, but the 1671 total combos include many with top-tier GPUs that will push the frame rates even higher at 4K Ultra. The data shows that the combo is not at the absolute top, but it is comfortably in the upper quartile, indicating that users will experience smooth gameplay without needing to dial down settings significantly. The rank of 454 suggests that while this is a powerful pairing, there is headroom for improvement if one were to pair the CPU with a more potent GPU, but for Inside, the current setup is more than adequate.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K provides insight into which component is the primary limiter. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 204.5 at 1080p to 148.4 at 1440p and then to 91.8 at 4K. This represents a 55.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K. Similarly, at the Ultra preset, the drop is from 196.3 to 140.6 to 88.1, a 55.1% reduction as well. The near-identical percentage drops across both presets indicate that the scaling is purely resolution-driven, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the frame rates to plateau or decrease less significantly as resolution increases, because the CPU workload remains constant while the GPU workload grows. Instead, the data shows a consistent decline that matches the increase in pixel count. For example, the Low preset drops from 410.3 FPS at 1080p to 297.1 at 1440p to 184.4 at 4K, which is a 55.1% drop as well. This uniform scaling across all presets confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU is more than capable of sustaining the frame rates at 1080p.

The fact that the 1080p Low preset achieves 410.3 FPS, which is nearly double the 4K High result, further underscores that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, allowing the CPU’s single-thread performance to shine. As the resolution increases, the GPU’s workload expands, and the frame rates fall proportionally. This behavior is typical for a well-balanced system where the CPU is not a constraint, and the data suggests that users upgrading from 1080p to 4K will see a predictable halving of performance, which is acceptable given the game’s low system requirements.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset delivers 148.4 FPS at 1440p, which is the highest of the two top presets (Ultra is 140.6 FPS). If you prefer higher frame rates, the Medium preset offers 238.3 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as frame rates drop consistently from 1080p to 4K. The CPU’s high single-core score (6290 in Cinebench R23) ensures it is not a bottleneck at 1080p.

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide any performance advantage?

A: No. The Ultra preset yields the lowest average FPS at every resolution (196.3 at 1080p, 140.6 at 1440p, 88.1 at 4K) compared to High, which achieves 204.5, 148.4, and 91.8 FPS respectively.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: It ranks 454 out of 1671 combos, placing it in the top 27% of all tested configurations for Inside.

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 4K with High settings?

A: The measured average is 91.8 FPS at 4K with High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Can this system handle 1080p at very high refresh rates?

A: Yes. At 1080p Low, it reaches 410.3 FPS, and at Medium, it achieves 327.6 FPS, making it suitable for displays with refresh rates up to 360 Hz.