Inside

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3558 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places the combination in the lower portion of the database, but the ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's age and the fact that many newer, more powerful combinations exist. The data shows this is not a high-end pairing, yet it still delivers playable performance at several settings, which is notable for a puzzle platformer that is not graphically demanding.

The CPU itself sits at the 68th percentile among all processors in the database, indicating solid mid-range processing capability. Its average benchmark score of 13494 places it nearly exactly alongside the Intel Core 3 N355, which scores 13492, a delta of 0 percent. It is also within 0.3 percent of the Intel Core i5-9500, which scores 13452, and within 1.1 percent of the Intel Core i7-1250U, which scores 13351. The only rival that edges it out is the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13594, a delta of -0.7 percent from the i3-12100F's perspective. These figures show that the i3-12100F is a well-rounded performer within its class, trading blows with older i5 and newer low-power chips.

The GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 570, sits at the 74th percentile among all GPUs, which is higher than the CPU's percentile. Its average benchmark score of 28766 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6800M at 28874, a delta of -0.4 percent. It is also within 0.7 percent of the AMD Radeon R9 M295X at 28580, within -0.8 percent of the AMD Radeon RX 470 at 28996, and within 1.2 percent of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 at 28421. This clustering of scores suggests that the RX 570's raw compute performance is comparable to a range of other cards, from mobile flagships to professional workstation GPUs, despite its lower-tier positioning in terms of release date and memory capacity.

The combination's rank of 3558 out of 3716 means that roughly 96 percent of tested combos outperform it in this specific game. That sounds dire on its face, but the measured FPS data tells a more nuanced story. At 1920x1080, this combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra at 61.8 FPS. The bottleneck is not the CPU or GPU in a traditional sense; rather, the game's modest requirements allow this older hardware to shine at lower resolutions. The low percentile rank is a reflection of the entire database, which includes far more expensive and recent parts, not a statement about the playability of this specific pairing.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Inside at 1920x1080 with all settings maxed?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 61.8 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the highest preset tested, and it remains playable.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 77.2 FPS. High and Ultra both fall below 60 FPS at this resolution, at 46.5 FPS and 45.1 FPS respectively.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The data shows 3840x2160 with Low settings averages 60.5 FPS, just barely above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 49.8 FPS, and High and Ultra both sit at 28.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to the RX 470 in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The RX 570's average benchmark score of 28766 is within -0.8 percent of the RX 470's score of 28996. In practical terms, the two cards perform nearly identically in synthetic workloads, with the RX 470 actually scoring slightly higher in the database.

Q: Is the Core i3-12100F significantly faster than the Core i3 N355?

A: No. The i3-12100F scores 13494 on average, while the Core 3 N355 scores 13492, a delta of 0 percent. The two processors are effectively tied in average benchmark performance.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded for this combo at 1920x1080?

A: The lowest average at 1920x1080 is 61.8 FPS on Ultra settings. The highest average is 138 FPS on Low settings, making the full range at 1920x1080 span from roughly 61.8 to 138 FPS depending on preset choice.

Q: Does the combo's rank change depending on the game?

A: Yes. The rank of 3558 out of 3716 is specific to Inside. The CPU and GPU each have their own percentile positions across all benchmarks, which differ from the in-game ranking because game-specific performance depends on the title's engine and requirements.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core 3 N355 delivers an average score of 13492, which is essentially identical to the i3-12100F's 13494. Anyone moving between these two would see no meaningful difference in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i5-9500, at 13452, is also within 0.3 percent, meaning a system with that older six-core chip would behave similarly in Inside. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, about 0.7 percent higher, and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, about 1.1 percent lower. All four of these processors fall within a narrow band, so the choice between them is unlikely to alter the FPS results reported here.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28874, a delta of -0.4 percent from the RX 570. Despite being a mobile GPU, it lands in the same performance vicinity. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, a 0.7 percent difference, and the AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, a -0.8 percent difference. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000, a workstation card, scores 28421, within 1.2 percent. The RX 570 sits squarely in the middle of these four, meaning users upgrading from an RX 470 to an RX 570, for example, would see nearly identical frame rates in Inside. The closest overall alternative is the RX 470, given that it shares the same GCN 4.0 architecture and scores just 0.8 percent higher in average benchmarks.

For the full combo, the practical takeaway is that this system behaves like any other mid-range pairing from the RX 500 series era. The CPU is fast enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in Inside, and the GPU is strong enough to push past 60 FPS at 1080p. The nearest rivals in the database confirm that swapping in a Core 3 N355 or RX 470 would not change the outcome.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, the combination achieves playable performance at High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best setting being Ultra at 61.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, playable settings are Low and Medium, with the best being Medium at 77.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, with an average of 60.5 FPS. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and this combo crosses it at every resolution, but only at the right settings.

The data indicates that the RX 570's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Inside's needs. The i3-12100F's 4 cores and 8 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, provide ample single-thread performance for a puzzle platformer. The game's release date of 2016-07-06 means it was built for hardware from that era, and this 2017 GPU with a 2017 launch MSRP of 169 USD handles it without issue, though the CPU is newer with a launch MSRP of $97.

The verdict is straightforward: this is a playable configuration for Inside at 1080p with every preset, at 1440p with Medium or lower, and at 4K only on Low. Users targeting 60 FPS should stick to those settings. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the highest visual quality that maintains playability, but the margin is slim at 61.8 FPS, so anyone sensitive to frame drops might prefer High at 70 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 138 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for any resolution and settings combination in this dataset. Medium follows at 110.4 FPS, High at 70 FPS, and Ultra at 61.8 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a drop of 76.2 FPS, indicating that the game's settings have a substantial impact on performance.

At 2560x1440, the numbers drop but remain respectable. Low settings average 97.7 FPS, Medium averages 77.2 FPS, High averages 46.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 45.1 FPS. The step from Medium to High is the largest single drop, a decline of 30.7 FPS, which suggests that High and Ultra introduce effects that the RX 570 cannot sustain at this resolution. Low and Medium both stay above 60 FPS, making 1440p a viable option for players willing to compromise on visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, performance falls sharply. Low settings average 60.5 FPS, just above the threshold. Medium averages 49.8 FPS, High averages 28.5 FPS, and Ultra also averages 28.5 FPS. The identical figures for High and Ultra suggest that the game may not apply additional load beyond High settings at this resolution, or that the GPU is hitting a hard performance ceiling. Regardless, 4K is only playable on Low, and the margin is narrow at 0.5 FPS above the threshold.

The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. That means the smoothness of these averages is not quantified, but the consistency across settings and resolutions provides confidence in the general performance profile. The i3-12100F's single-thread score of 893 in 3dmark and 1674 in Cinebench R23 suggest it is not the limiting factor here, while the RX 570's 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the primary driver of the FPS numbers.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 60.5 FPS. This is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium drops to 49.8 FPS, and High and Ultra both sit at 28.5 FPS. Players with a 4K display should set the game to Low and accept the minimal margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best setting that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Medium, averaging 77.2 FPS. This provides a comfortable buffer above the threshold while offering better visual quality than Low, which averages 97.7 FPS. High and Ultra are not viable at this resolution, falling to 46.5 FPS and 45.1 FPS respectively.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, averaging 61.8 FPS. This is the highest preset tested and still clears the 60 FPS requirement, albeit narrowly. High offers more headroom at 70 FPS, Medium at 110.4 FPS, and Low at 138 FPS. For the best visual experience, Ultra is the choice, but players who prioritize consistent frame rates above 60 FPS may prefer High for its 8.2 FPS additional margin. The database's verdict confirms Ultra as the best setting at 1080p, with an average of 61.8 FPS at that preset.