Inside

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers an exceptional experience in Inside, placing the combination at rank 949 out of 3716 tested combos. This positions the hardware firmly in the upper quartile of tested systems, indicating that the pairing is well-balanced for this title. The data shows that this combo does not merely reach playable framerates; it overwhelms the game’s requirements at every resolution tested, making it a definitive choice for high-refresh-rate displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 949 out of 3716 tested combos places it in the top 25.5% of all systems tested, a strong result that underscores the RX 9070 XT’s raw power. The ranking reflects a system that is not bottlenecked by its components in Inside, as the game’s modest visual demands are easily handled by the GPU. The CPU, while entry-level, still contributes positively, with benchmark scores that are competitive enough to avoid limiting the frame rate. The data indicates that the combination is significantly more capable than the average tested setup, and the high percentile ranking suggests that users will encounter no performance barriers. The gap between this combo and the 25th percentile is substantial, meaning that the experience is consistently smooth rather than marginal.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 214.5 FPS. This is more than three times the playable threshold, providing headroom for even the most demanding scenes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again is the optimal choice, with an average of 157.3 FPS, still far above the 60 FPS baseline. For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is also the best option, maintaining an average of 96.5 FPS. In every case, the highest quality setting is playable, and the framerates are high enough to suggest that the game will run flawlessly without any need to compromise on visual fidelity. The data shows that even the most stressful configuration at 4K leaves a comfortable margin above the threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals that the GPU is the dominant factor in this pairing. Moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 214.5 FPS to 96.5 FPS, a reduction of approximately 55%. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload at higher pixel counts becomes the limiting factor. Conversely, the CPU’s role is less prominent, as evidenced by the relatively small performance delta between settings at a fixed resolution. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is only 103 FPS (from 317.5 to 214.5), while at 4K, the same settings spread is just 111.2 FPS (from 207.7 to 96.5). This suggests that the i3-12100F is sufficient to feed the GPU at all resolutions, but the GPU’s workload scales significantly with resolution. The data indicates that users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor will see the CPU matter less, while at 4K, the GPU’s performance ceiling is the primary determinant of the final frame rate.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. Benchmark results show an average of 96.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 317.5 FPS, while Ultra averages 214.5 FPS. The difference of 103 FPS indicates that the GPU is not stressed, and even the highest settings provide a massive performance surplus.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for the RX 9070 XT in this game?

A: The data suggests it is not. The CPU’s single-thread score of 893 in 3DMark and multi-thread score of 4023 are sufficient to keep pace with the GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates at all resolutions. The performance scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound workload.

Q: Which component contributes more to performance at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the primary contributor. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 157.3 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 283.5 FPS. The GPU’s workload scales with resolution, whereas the CPU’s frame delivery remains constant, making the RX 9070 XT the deciding factor.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 949th out of 3716 combos, placing it in the top 25.5% of all tested configurations. This indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of systems in this game.

Q: Are there any settings that drop below 60 FPS?

A: No. All tested presets at all resolutions remain above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 96.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still significantly higher than the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 317.5 FPS. Moving to Medium reduces the average to 293.6 FPS, while High produces 228.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding, still maintains 214.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 283.5 FPS, Medium achieves 258.7 FPS, High reaches 166.5 FPS, and Ultra delivers 157.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 207.7 FPS, Medium drops to 166.4 FPS, High settles at 102.5 FPS, and Ultra remains at 96.5 FPS. The data shows a consistent and predictable scaling pattern: each step up in resolution or quality reduces the average frame rate, but no configuration falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The lack of minimum or maximum FPS data points means that the average values are the only metrics available, but they are uniformly high, indicating stable performance across all scenarios.

The Verdict

This PC can unequivocally run Inside at the highest settings across all tested resolutions. The verdict by resolution confirms that Ultra settings are playable at 1920x1080 (214.5 FPS), 2560x1440 (157.3 FPS), and 3840x2160 (96.5 FPS). The data shows that the system exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin in every instance, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, and for a smooth 4K experience on standard 60Hz displays. The GPU’s performance is the standout feature, while the CPU provides adequate support without becoming a limiting factor. This is a definitive pass for the game, with no settings compromises required.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Radeon HD 7770M with a deltaPct of 0.1%, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 at 0.2%, the NVIDIA P106-090 at 0.5%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 at 1%. These GPUs have nearly identical average scores, suggesting they would deliver comparable frame rates in Inside. However, the RX 9070 XT’s high score of 26795 in Passmark G3D indicates a significant performance advantage over these older parts, which are likely to be less efficient in modern titles. On the CPU side, the Intel Core i3-12100F’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core 3 N355 with a deltaPct of 0%, the Intel Core i5-9500 at 0.3%, the Intel Core 5 120UL at -0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-1250U at 1.1%. These processors share similar multi-threaded performance, implying that swapping the i3-12100F for any of these would yield negligible changes in Inside’s frame rates. The data indicates that the combo’s performance is robust, and users with any of these alternative components would experience nearly identical results in this game.