Inside

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is a formidable combination for running Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Benchmark data shows this system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets, with the lowest average recorded being 78 FPS. The data confirms this hardware is far more than sufficient for the game, providing a smooth experience even at 4K with maximum settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the Intel Core i3-12100F provides context for its computational standing. The CPU's average benchmark score of 13494 places it at the 68th percentile of all tested CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, achieves an average score of 13492, a negligible 0% difference. The Intel Core i5-9500 sits 0.3% behind, with a score of 13452. Slightly ahead is the Intel Core 5 120UL, scoring 13594, which represents a -0.7% delta from the i3-12100F. Another near competitor is the Intel Core i7-1250U, which scores 13351, putting it 1.1% behind. In practical terms for a game like Inside, these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance, as the game's demands are modest.

On the graphics side, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT performs at the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26011. Its nearest rival in the data is the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, which scores 25891 and trails by only 0.5%. The AMD FirePro W7100 is 0.6% behind with a score of 25856, and the AMD FirePro D700 is 0.7% behind with 25842. Interestingly, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is also listed as a close competitor, with a score of 25740, a 1.1% difference. This indicates that for this specific benchmark set, the RX 6750 XT's performance is statistically comparable to these mobile and workstation cards. For Inside, any of these GPUs would provide a similar high-frame-rate experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals that this game is primarily GPU-bound, but the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. The evidence is the dramatic scaling of frame rates with resolution changes. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 315 FPS. When moving to 1440p Low, performance drops to 254 FPS, and at 2160p Low it falls to 161 FPS. This significant decrease with increasing resolution is a classic sign that the graphics card is the limiting factor.

The GPU's role is further emphasized when looking at the scaling between presets. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra settings results in a performance drop from 315 FPS to 165 FPS. At 4K, the same settings change drops from 161 FPS to 78 FPS. The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are clearly sufficient to drive the RX 6750 XT to its maximum output. The single-threaded benchmark score of 893 on 3dmark single-thread and the Passmark single-thread score of 3444 indicate strong per-core performance needed for game logic. Even at 4K Ultra, the most demanding configuration, the system holds 82 FPS, showing that the CPU is never the limiting factor, as the GPU is fully utilized in rendering the scene.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i3-12100F + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT run Inside at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The data shows an average frame rate of 78 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the system records an average of 315.1 FPS, which is the highest frame rate in the entire measured data set.

Q: Which component is more important for reaching high frame rates in Inside?

A: The GPU is the more critical component. The frame rate scales significantly with resolution and preset changes, indicating the GPU is the primary workload. The CPU provides enough performance to avoid a bottleneck.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 a playable option?

A: Yes. The average frame rate for the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is 121.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the performance at 4K Medium compare to 4K High?

A: The 4K Medium preset achieves an average of 124.9 FPS, while the 4K High preset is notably lower at 82.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is even more demanding, at 78.0 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations for Inside?

A: This combo ranks 1669 out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the 45th percentile, which means it is in the top half of all systems tested.

The Verdict

This system is overwhelmingly capable of running Inside. The verdict data confirms it clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at all tested resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers a minimum of 165.9 FPS at the Ultra preset, the most demanding setting, and reaches up to 315.1 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, the performance is similarly robust, with the Ultra preset averaging 121.7 FPS and the Low preset hitting 254.2 FPS.

The most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra, still yields a very high average of 78.0 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS. The verdict is clear: this PC can run Inside with headroom to spare, even at 4K with the highest settings. The lowest average frame rate recorded in the entire data set is 78 FPS, which means the system will never drop below the playable threshold in this title. This is a definitive positive verdict for all resolutions and presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

For the most demanding visual quality while maintaining a 60 FPS average, the data indicates the following optimal settings:

• 3840x2160 (4K): The Ultra preset is the most demanding settings that stays above 60 FPS. The benchmark records an average of 78.0 FPS at this setting.
• 2560x1440 (2K): The Ultra preset is the best option. It achieves an average frame rate of 121.7 FPS.
• 1920x1080 (Full HD): The Ultra preset is the top choice. It records an impressive average of 165.9 FPS.

Since all presets, including Ultra, exceed the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution, there is no reason to choose a lower preset for playability. The choice is purely about visual preference.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Inside, this specific CPU and GPU pairing is ranked 1669 out of 3716 total tested combos. This places it in the 45th percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong ranking, indicating that it performs better than the majority of systems in the benchmark suite for this particular title.

The rank, combined with the measured FPS, shows that while it is not the absolute top-tier configuration, it is firmly in the upper half of hardware. The performance is more than sufficient to provide a high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and 2K, and it is still capable of excellent frame rates at 4K. This ranking is consistent with its strong performance in the average benchmark scores of its CPU (68th percentile) and GPU (71st percentile).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS values measured for this combination of hardware:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 315.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 281.8 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 175.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 165.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 254.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 204.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 125.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 121.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 161.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 124.9 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 82.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 78.0 |

All frame rates are well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows that the most significant performance gap comes from resolution scaling, with the 4K Ultra only 51% as fast as the 1080p Ultra. The difference between High and Ultra at the same resolution is minimal, with a less than 6% drop in performance across all resolutions, suggesting that the Ultra preset is a very efficient setting to use for a visual upgrade.