Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a peculiar combination for Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. The data places this pairing at rank 1158 out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of the database. This ranking is surprising given the CPU's strength, but the 63rd percentile GPU ranking for the RTX 2060 SUPER drags the overall score down. The i7-14700KF sits at the 96th percentile among all CPUs, yet the combo's performance is clearly bottlenecked by the graphics card in this title, resulting in a middle-tier standing rather than a top-tier one.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1158 out of 1671 represents the 69th percentile of tested pairings, which is a modest position. The data suggests that while the i7-14700KF provides a massive computational foundation, the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor in achieving higher placement. The CPU itself is nearly identical in average benchmark score to the Intel Core i7-14700K, with a deltaPct of 0. The i7-14700KF also trails the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X by only 0.4% and leads the AMD EPYC 9115 by 0.3%, showing that the processor is not the weak link here.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a similar story of tight competition. The RTX 2060 SUPER is just 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070. It also leads the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 by 0.8% and the NVIDIA Tesla K40m by 1.3%. These narrow margins indicate that the GPU is performing exactly as expected for its class, but that class is simply not high enough to push this combo into the upper echelons of the database. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the pairing achieves playable but not exceptional frame rates at higher settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, while the memory runs at an effective 14 Gbps. These specifications are from the 20-series generation, which launched in 2019, and the card is now marked as end-of-life.

In Inside, the GPU's memory capacity and clock speeds directly influence the measured results. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo produces 63.4 FPS, which drops to 61.8 FPS on Ultra. This narrow gap suggests the GPU is hitting a memory bandwidth or compute limit rather than a settings-driven one. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this title, as the game is not particularly demanding on memory, but the card's 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 224.4 GTexel/s texture rate cap the maximum output. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are unused in this puzzle platformer, meaning the raw rasterization performance is what matters, and it delivers consistent results across resolutions.

FAQ

Q: How does the i7-14700KF compare to the i7-14700K in overall benchmark score?

A: The deltaPct between the two is 0, meaning they are effectively identical in average benchmark score, with the i7-14700KF scoring 70104 and the i7-14700K scoring 70074.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 279.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 61.8, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER ahead of the GTX TITAN in benchmark scores?

A: Yes, the RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.3% higher than the GTX TITAN's score of 19706.

Q: What is the CPU's single-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The i7-14700KF scores 6290 in Cinebench R23 single-core testing.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 SUPER support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 133.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. However, dropping to High increases the frame rate to 142.8 FPS, and Medium pushes it to 224.3 FPS. The Low preset at 279.7 FPS is excessive for this game's puzzle mechanics, offering no tangible benefit. For 1080p users, the High preset is the sweet spot, as it maintains high visual fidelity while keeping frame rates comfortably above display refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces 95.9 FPS, which is still playable, but High increases this to 102 FPS. The Medium preset jumps to 158.8 FPS, and Low hits 201.8 FPS. The data suggests that High at 1440p is the best balance, as the 102 FPS average is smooth and the visual upgrade over Medium is noticeable. For 4K at 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Ultra preset yields only 61.8 FPS, and High is slightly better at 63.4 FPS. The Medium preset offers a more comfortable 103.4 FPS, while Low reaches 126.2 FPS. Given the game's art style, Medium at 4K is the recommended setting, as it provides a substantial frame rate cushion while retaining enough detail for the dark, atmospheric visuals.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance depending on settings. The Low preset achieves 279.7 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 224.3 FPS, while High yields 142.8 FPS. The Ultra preset produces 133.8 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS standard. These numbers indicate that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p, as even the most demanding settings maintain triple-digit frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. The Low preset achieves 201.8 FPS, which is a significant drop from 1080p but still excellent. Medium settings produce 158.8 FPS, while High yields 102 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 95.9 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution that dips below the 100 FPS mark. The gap between High and Ultra is just 6.1 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Low preset achieves 126.2 FPS, which is surprising for 4K and indicates the game is not overly demanding. Medium settings produce 103.4 FPS, while High dips to 63.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is the lowest measured result at 61.8 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 1.6 FPS, which is negligible, while the jump from Medium to High costs 40 FPS. This data suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Medium settings at 4K, but the card's compute capabilities struggle with the higher preset levels.