Inside

The Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Inside, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination recorded in the database. The data shows that this is a pairing with substantial headroom for this title, making it a strong match for the game's puzzle platforming demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS. The recorded data shows that High settings at this resolution produce an average of 67.6 FPS, but Ultra offers the maximum visual fidelity while still maintaining the playable threshold. The margin above 60 FPS is narrow, so users who prefer a larger buffer might opt for High, but the benchmark results confirm Ultra is viable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 106 FPS. This resolution provides excellent visual quality and a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that even the highest preset leaves significant performance headroom, with Medium at 179.9 FPS and High at 111 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 146.8 FPS. This is the sweet spot for the combination, delivering extremely high frame rates that would fully utilize high refresh rate displays. The recorded measurements show that even at 1080p Ultra, the system is far from being strained.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i3-12100F, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core 3 N355, which has a delta of 0%, meaning it scores essentially identically. The Intel Core i5-9500 is 0.3% slower, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% faster. The Intel Core i7-1250U is 1.1% slower than the i3-12100F. In practical terms for Inside, any of these CPUs would deliver very similar frame rates, as the game is not heavily multithreaded and these processors are all within a tight performance band.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, which is 1% slower, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which is 1.2% slower, the Intel Arc B570, which is 1.3% slower, and the Intel Arc A750, which is 1.5% slower. A system with the RTX 2070 SUPER and any of these rival GPUs would behave nearly identically in Inside, with performance differences well under 2%. The RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the i3-12100F is at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, indicating both components are positioned similarly in their respective markets.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded data shows that at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) average above 60 FPS. The lowest average is 67 FPS at Ultra settings.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS in the database is 312.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, scores 13492, a 0% difference. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, which is 0.3% lower.

Q: Is the GPU better or worse than the RTX 3070 Mobile?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, while the RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534. This makes the RTX 2070 SUPER 1.2% slower than the mobile RTX 3070.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The database shows an average of 179.9 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at all settings?

A: Yes. The verdict by resolution lists all presets as playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160, with every recorded average FPS value above the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 137.3 FPS, Medium produces 111.7 FPS, High produces 67.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 67 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is substantial, dropping from 111.7 to 67.6 FPS, which indicates that the High preset introduces a significant graphical load. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal, only 0.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are 224.6 for Low, 179.9 for Medium, 111 for High, and 106 for Ultra. The scaling here is more gradual than at 4K, with each step down in settings providing a clear increase in performance. The jump from Medium to High reduces the frame rate by 68.9 FPS, while High to Ultra reduces it by only 5 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS values are 312.1 for Low, 247.9 for Medium, 157.6 for High, and 146.8 for Ultra. This resolution shows the least variation between High and Ultra, with a difference of just 10.8 FPS. The data indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is the limiting factor at higher presets, but even the most demanding settings produce frame rates far above what is needed for smooth gameplay.

The database does not include min or max FPS values for any of these measurements, so the analysis relies on average FPS only. The overall pattern shows that the combination scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the largest performance drops occurring when moving from Medium to High at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F and RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 2080 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places the system in the middle of the database's tested configurations, which is notable given how well it performs in this specific game. The rank reflects the fact that Inside is a relatively lightweight title, and many higher-end combinations achieve similar or higher frame rates, but the performance gap between this combo and top-tier systems is not large in absolute terms.

The percentile data supports this assessment. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, the combination's mid-pack rank is more than sufficient, as the game's requirements are modest compared to demanding AAA titles. The recorded FPS data confirms that this combo outperforms its rank would suggest, since it clears the playable threshold at every tested setting and resolution.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with considerable authority. The verdict by resolution lists every preset as playable at all three resolutions tested. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 146.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 106 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 67 FPS.

The data shows that the only scenario where the system approaches the 60 FPS threshold is at 4K Ultra, where it holds a 7 FPS margin. Every other configuration offers a much larger cushion. For users with a 1080p or 1440p display, this combination provides an exceptional experience with high frame rates at maximum settings. For 4K users, the Ultra preset is playable, though the narrow margin suggests that High settings, at 67.6 FPS, offer nearly identical performance with a slightly different visual trade-off.

The Intel Core i3-12100F, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, is more than adequate for this title, and the RTX 2070 SUPER with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory handles all resolutions without issue. Benchmark results indicate that this is a well-balanced pairing for Inside, delivering smooth, responsive gameplay across the board.