Inside

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a game whose modest graphical demands are easily overwhelmed by this hardware. Benchmark results show that this combination ranks 57th out of 1671 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.5% of all systems. The data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions but transitions to a more balanced state as resolution increases, with frame rates that remain fluid even at the most demanding settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, which is typical for a game with Inside's relatively simple 2D side-scrolling presentation. At 1080p, the system produces staggering frame rates, with the Low preset hitting an average of 407.9 fps. Moving to 1440p reduces that figure to 366.4 fps, a drop of 41.5 fps. At 4K, the Low preset still manages 253.2 fps, which represents a 154.7 fps decrease from the 1080p result.

The scaling pattern reveals that the system is heavily CPU-bound at 1080p. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is only 41.5 fps, suggesting that the RTX 5070 Ti is not being fully utilized at the lower resolution. However, the gap between 1440p and 4K at Low settings is much larger at 113.2 fps, indicating that the GPU begins to take on more responsibility as pixel count rises. This interpretation is supported by the High preset results: 283.3 fps at 1080p, 204.7 fps at 1440p, and 124.6 fps at 4K. The 4K High result is less than half the 1080p High figure.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story. At 1080p, the system produces 268.8 fps, which drops to 192.4 fps at 1440p and then to 121.6 fps at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K for Ultra is approximately 55%, while for Low it is approximately 38%. This suggests that higher settings place more stress on the GPU, making resolution scaling more pronounced. The data indicates that at 4K Ultra, the system is finally approaching a point where the GPU is the primary limiting factor, though 121.6 fps remains far above what most displays can show.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores are remarkable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 44557 and a single-core score of 6290. In Geekbench, it achieves 19287 multi-core and 2972 single-core. These figures place the CPU in the 96th percentile against all CPUs, indicating top-tier processing capability.

For a game like Inside, which is a puzzle platformer with minimal AI and physics simulation, the CPU's enormous multi-threaded headroom is largely irrelevant. The game's workload is light, and even the single-core performance is more than sufficient. The PassMark single-thread score of 4480 and the multi-thread score of 52425 demonstrate that the CPU can handle any instruction stream the game presents without breaking a sweat. The data shows that this CPU is never the bottleneck in this game, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 400 fps.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700K, which scores 70074 in average benchmark score versus the 14700KF's 70104, a negligible 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X scores 70420, which is 0.4% higher, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 scores 71056, 1.3% higher. These comparisons confirm that the 14700KF sits in elite company, though for Inside, even a much weaker CPU would likely produce similar frame rates. The game is simply not demanding enough to expose differences between top-tier processors.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 8960 shading units, 70 RT cores, and 280 tensor cores. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock is 2452 MHz, and its FP32 performance is rated at 43.94 TFLOPS. In the PassMark G3D benchmark, it scores 32974, and in Geekbench OpenCL it achieves 231226. These figures place the GPU in the 87th percentile against all GPUs.

In Inside, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Low, the system produces 407.9 fps, which is likely limited by the CPU's ability to feed frames. At 4K Ultra, the result drops to 121.6 fps, indicating that the GPU is now doing substantially more work. The memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s is more than adequate for the game's textures, which are not particularly demanding. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is far beyond what Inside requires, even at 4K with Ultra settings.

The RTX 5070 Ti's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 52085 in average benchmark score versus the 5070 Ti's 52086, a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S scores 52505, which is 0.8% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX A1000 scores 50826, 2.5% lower. These comparisons show that the 5070 Ti performs at a level comparable to the previous generation's flagship, which is more than sufficient for Inside. The game's visual effects, while artistic and atmospheric, do not stress the GPU's ray tracing capabilities or its tensor cores.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 407.9, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the frame rate drop when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 283.3 at 1080p to 124.6 at 4K, a reduction of 158.7 fps.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is more likely the limiting factor at 1080p, as frame rates exceed 400 fps at Low settings, which is a level where GPU utilization would be low.

*Q: What is the combined ranking of this CPU and GPU for Inside?*

A: This combo ranks 57th out of 1671 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3.5% of all systems.

*Q: Does the RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB of VRAM ever become a limiting factor in Inside?*

A: No, the game's requirements are modest, and the 16 GB of GDDR7 memory is far more than needed at any resolution or setting tested.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset averages 366.4 fps, while Ultra averages 192.4 fps, a difference of 174.0 fps.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 57 out of 1671 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the top 3.5% of all configurations, which is consistent with the individual performance of both components. The CPU ranks in the 96th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 87th percentile against all GPUs. The system's overall ranking is likely constrained by the fact that Inside is not a demanding title, meaning that even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates.

The ranking suggests that this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems tested. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, has an average benchmark score of 70074, just 0.1% lower than the 14700KF's 70104. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080, scores 52085, essentially identical to the 5070 Ti's 52086. These components are both at the top of their respective performance tiers, and their combination in a single system is formidable. For Inside, however, the ranking is more a reflection of the hardware's overall capability than its specific suitability for this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, the Ultra preset produces 268.8 fps, which is above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. There is no practical reason to use lower settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset yields frame rates far beyond what is necessary for smooth gameplay. The difference between Ultra and Low at 1080p is 139.1 fps, but the visual quality improvement from higher settings is worth the trade-off.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 192.4 fps, which is still exceptionally smooth. The Medium preset produces 325.7 fps, but this is unnecessary for a game like Inside where frame rates above 60 fps are already fluid. The High preset at 204.7 fps offers a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. For players with 144Hz or 240Hz monitors, the High or Ultra presets are recommended, as they both exceed these refresh rates.

At 4K, the Ultra preset produces 121.6 fps, which is suitable for 120Hz displays. The High preset at 124.6 fps is nearly identical, while Medium delivers 205.2 fps and Low achieves 253.2 fps. The data shows that the Ultra preset is playable at 4K, but players with higher refresh rate displays might prefer the Medium preset. The game's art style benefits from higher settings, so the Ultra preset is recommended for most users, as it remains above 120 fps.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data presents the exact average FPS values for each resolution and settings combination:

1920x1080:

• Low: 407.9 fps
• Medium: 380.7 fps
• High: 283.3 fps
• Ultra: 268.8 fps

2560x1440:

• Low: 366.4 fps
• Medium: 325.7 fps
• High: 204.7 fps
• Ultra: 192.4 fps

3840x2160:

• Low: 253.2 fps
• Medium: 205.2 fps
• High: 124.6 fps
• Ultra: 121.6 fps

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low settings yield the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the most demanding. The largest drop between settings occurs between Medium and High at 1440p, a difference of 121.0 fps. At 4K, the difference between High and Ultra is only 3.0 fps, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects have minimal impact on performance at this resolution. The data confirms that this system can handle Inside at maximum settings with frame rates that exceed 120 fps at 4K, and nearly 270 fps at 1080p.