Inside

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a decisive performance outcome for Inside: every resolution and preset combination tested exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the weakest result being 92.8 FPS at 4K Ultra. This is a combo that leaves no performance headroom concerns on the table, making it a definitive "yes" for running this game at maximum fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of how the system scales. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. The Low preset produces an average of 312.9 FPS, while Medium reaches 292.4 FPS. High and Ultra settings are closely matched, with averages of 214.2 FPS and 209.1 FPS respectively. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, showing a 103.8 FPS drop, but even the most demanding preset at this resolution remains over triple the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains high but scales predictably with the increased pixel count. Low settings average 283.4 FPS, Medium averages 251.5 FPS, and High drops to 156.6 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding here, averaging 145.9 FPS. The relative ordering is consistent: Low and Medium are closer together, while High and Ultra form a second tier. The difference between Medium and High is a notable 94.9 FPS, indicating a steep cost for the higher quality settings at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the data shows the largest impact from resolution scaling. Low settings still achieve a robust 192.5 FPS average, and Medium manages 155.2 FPS. High and Ultra, however, demonstrate a tighter grouping, with averages of 95.3 FPS and 92.8 FPS respectively. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset dips below 100 FPS, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. The scaling from 1440p to 4K on the Ultra preset shows a reduction from 145.9 FPS to 92.8 FPS, a 53.1 FPS decrease that highlights the GPU load at higher resolutions.

No minimum or maximum frame rate data is provided, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. However, the average figures are sufficiently high across all configurations to indicate consistent, stutter-free performance for a puzzle platformer of this type.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark database places the Intel Core i3-12100F in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13494. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, include the Intel Core 3 N355 with a score of 13492 and a delta of 0%, meaning they perform essentially identically. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, which is 0.3% lower, and the Intel Core 7 1250U scores 13351, a 1.1% deficit. On the other side, the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is 0.7% higher. For the CPU role, any of these alternatives would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame pacing in a game like Inside, which is not heavily multithreaded.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 23877. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, which scores 24063, a 0.8% advantage. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 23736, a 0.6% deficit, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, 1.1% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, 1.2% higher. These delta values are all within a narrow band, meaning a system with any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical FPS numbers in Inside at the same settings. The RX 9070's performance is therefore well-characterized by this peer group, with none of the alternatives offering a meaningful advantage or disadvantage.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Inside, the data indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor across resolutions, while the CPU provides a stable foundation. The Intel Core i3-12100F has a single-thread benchmark score of 893 in 3dmark and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674, which is more than adequate for a game with simple physics and logic demands. Looking at the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K, there is a consistent reduction that aligns with pixel count: on Ultra settings, the average drops from 209.1 FPS at 1080p to 145.9 FPS at 1440p, then to 92.8 FPS at 4K. This pattern shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the workload per pixel increases.

At 1080p, the gap between Low (312.9 FPS) and Ultra (209.1 FPS) is 103.8 FPS, which is larger than the gap at 4K between Low (192.5 FPS) and Ultra (92.8 FPS) at 99.7 FPS. This suggests that at lower resolutions, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU still manages to keep up without becoming a limiting factor. The fact that the combo achieves over 300 FPS at 1080p Low indicates that the i3-12100F is not holding back the RX 9070 in this title. Furthermore, the CPU's multi-threaded scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multicore of 11860, demonstrate ample headroom for any background tasks, but the game itself likely relies on only a few threads.

The resolution scaling from 1440p to 4K on the High preset shows a reduction from 156.6 FPS to 95.3 FPS, a 61.3 FPS drop. This is a larger absolute decrease than the 59.7 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p on the same preset (from 214.2 FPS to 156.6 FPS). This non-linear scaling is typical for GPU-bound scenarios, where the pixel throughput demands grow quadratically. The data confirms that the RX 9070 is the component that dictates the FPS ceiling, while the i3-12100F provides reliable frame delivery without introducing CPU-side stalls.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 1065th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 28.7% of all configurations tested. Given the game's age and low graphical complexity, a mid-pack ranking is expected, as many high-end combos will achieve similar or higher frame rates. However, the rank reflects that this pairing is not at the extreme top end; it is a strong mid-to-upper-tier performer. The percentile rankings of the individual components (68th for the CPU and 69th for the GPU) align well with the combo's overall standing, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither part is drastically over- or under-powered relative to the other.

The rank of 1065 also implies that there are 2651 tested combos that perform worse, which contextualizes the excellent absolute FPS numbers. While the frame rates are very high, the rank shows that many other hardware combinations are also capable of exceeding 60 FPS in this title. The combo's strength lies in its consistency across all settings and resolutions, rather than in breaking records.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can absolutely run Inside at 60 FPS or higher in every single tested configuration. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 92.8 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a margin of 32.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same four presets are playable, and the best settings are again Ultra, achieving an average of 145.9 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 209.1 FPS, which is over three times the required threshold.

The data shows no scenario where the system falls below 60 FPS. Even the most demanding combination of 4K resolution and Ultra settings maintains a comfortable average. For a puzzle platformer, this level of performance ensures smooth, responsive gameplay with no frame rate-related issues. The verdict is unequivocal: the i3-12100F and RX 9070 combo is more than sufficient for Inside at any setting.

FAQ

*Q: What is the lowest average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 92.8 at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is still well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

*Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 92.8 FPS.

Q: Are there any settings at 1080p that do not exceed 60 FPS?

A: No. At 1920x1080, the lowest average FPS is 209.1 on the Ultra preset, which is more than triple the 60 FPS requirement.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, scores 24063, which is 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, 1.2% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628, 1.1% lower.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance, and is it sufficient?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F scores 893 in the 3dmark single-thread test and 1674 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These scores are more than adequate for Inside, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved even at lower resolutions where CPU load is relatively higher.

Q: How many total combos does this pairing rank above?

A: This combo ranks 1065th out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, meaning it performs better than 2651 other combinations tested.