Inside

Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting with 1920x1080, this combo runs Inside far above any playability concern. Low settings produce an average of 231 FPS, which is exceptionally high for a puzzle platformer. Medium settings drop to 184 FPS on average, with recorded minimums of 157 FPS and maximums of 212 FPS. High settings still deliver 115 FPS on average. Ultra settings, the most demanding preset at this resolution, hold an average of 110 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is roughly 121 FPS, but even the most demanding preset remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance picture remains strong. Low settings average 166 FPS. Medium settings average 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS. High settings produce 83 FPS on average. Ultra settings average 79 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but not punishing: Ultra drops from 110 FPS to 79 FPS, a reduction of 31 FPS. Every preset at this resolution still clears the 60 FPS mark by a comfortable margin.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K become visible. Low settings average 104 FPS. Medium settings average 83 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. High settings drop to 52 FPS on average. Ultra settings average 50 FPS. The data shows a clear cliff between Medium and High at 4K: Medium holds a 71 FPS minimum, while High falls to 52 FPS average. This is the only resolution where the 60 FPS threshold becomes a real constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this CPU and GPU pairing at rank 3056 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. That places it in the lower portion of the field, roughly in the 18th percentile of all recorded configurations. The ranking reflects the age of the GPU more than the capability of the CPU. The GTX 1070 sits at the 47th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the i3-12100F ranks at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is the weaker link in this pairing.

This rank does not tell the full story, because Inside is not a demanding title by modern standards. The combo sits at rank 3056, but it still delivers playable frame rates at every resolution tested, including 4K with Medium settings. The rank is a statement about the hardware tier, not about playability in this specific game. Many combos ranked above it will not meaningfully change the experience in a game that already runs at 110 FPS on Ultra at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is large in raw FPS terms, but the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at every preset. The i3-12100F, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, shows no sign of bottlenecking at 1080p in this game.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets, which points to the GTX 1070 doing more work per frame. The scaling from 1080p Ultra at 110 FPS to 1440p Ultra at 79 FPS is a 28% reduction, consistent with a GPU-bound workload. The CPU's role recedes further at 3840x2160, where the difference between Medium and High is a 31 FPS drop. That kind of preset sensitivity is typical of GPU-limited rendering.

The 4K results reveal the GPU as the decisive factor. High settings fall below 60 FPS, while Medium stays above it. The CPU is capable of handling the game's logic and physics at any resolution; the GTX 1070's pixel throughput is what determines the ceiling. The fact that Low settings at 4K reach 104 FPS confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor, since reducing GPU load instantly recovers frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core 3 N355 has an average score of 13492, essentially identical to the i3-12100F's 13494. The Core i5-9500 is 0.3% behind, with a score of 13452. The Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% ahead at 13594, and the Intel Core i7-1250U is 1.1% behind at 13351. Any of these processors would produce nearly indistinguishable results in Inside, given that the game is not CPU-intensive at the tested settings.

On the GPU side, the AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9803, which is 0.2% above the GTX 1070's 9780. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9724, 0.6% lower, and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9716, 0.7% lower. These are all workstation-class cards, but in a game like Inside, the performance deltas are small enough that a user would see similar frame rates. None of these alternatives would change the verdict at any resolution.

The practical takeaway is that the i3-12100F has ample headroom for this game, so swapping it for a similarly scored CPU would not move the FPS needle. The GPU alternatives are all within 1% of the GTX 1070, so they would land in the same playability tier. If a user already owns hardware in this performance band, upgrading would not meaningfully change Inside's frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 110 FPS. The game runs at more than double the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no reason to compromise on quality. Every preset at this resolution stays above 60 FPS, with Low reaching 231 FPS and Medium at 184 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 79 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. Medium runs at 133 FPS and High at 83 FPS, but Ultra's 79 FPS average is still comfortably playable. The 1440p Ultra result is the most demanding configuration that stays at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, which averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS. High settings fall to 52 FPS on average, which misses the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings run at 104 FPS, but Medium is the highest preset that stays playable. The 4K Medium configuration is the recommended ceiling for this hardware.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside, and it can do so at every resolution tested. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 110 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 79 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low and Medium are playable, with Medium averaging 83 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K fall short, averaging 52 FPS and 50 FPS respectively.

The practical guidance is straightforward. For 1080p and 1440p displays, run Ultra settings without hesitation. The frame rates are high enough that the game will feel smooth and responsive. For 4K displays, Medium settings are the safe choice, delivering an 83 FPS average with a 71 FPS minimum. Pushing to High at 4K risks dips below 60 FPS, which is noticeable in a game that otherwise runs flawlessly.

The i3-12100F is more than sufficient for this title, and the GTX 1070 remains capable despite its age. The combo ranks low in the overall database, but rank does not equal playability. Inside is an older puzzle platformer, and this hardware handles it with ease. The only scenario where the user must make a compromise is 4K, where Medium settings are the sensible maximum. Anyone playing at 1080p or 1440p can max out the game and never think about settings again.