Inside

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a decisive performance profile for Inside, a puzzle platformer that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU at higher resolutions. Across all three tested resolutions, every single preset—from Low to Ultra—clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with substantial headroom. The data indicates that this combination does not merely run the game; it saturates high-refresh-rate displays at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining excellent fluidity at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data establishes that the most demanding preset, Ultra, remains comfortably above the 60 FPS line at every resolution tested. There is no scenario where the user must compromise on visual quality to achieve playable frame rates.

• 3840x2160 (4K): The best settings are Ultra, producing an average of 74.2 FPS. This is the highest quality preset, and it sustains frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving a 14.2 FPS margin for demanding scenes.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 115.6 FPS. This nearly doubles the playable threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The best settings are Ultra, achieving an average of 157 FPS. This frame rate is exceptionally high, making the most of 144Hz or even 165Hz displays without any need to lower graphical fidelity.

In all cases, the data supports running the game at its maximum visual configuration. The lowest average FPS recorded across all settings and resolutions is 74.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still represents a smooth, highly responsive experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average frame rates show a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. No minimum or maximum frame rate data was provided, so this analysis focuses solely on average performance.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 148.2 FPS
• Medium: 119 FPS
• High: 77 FPS
• Ultra: 74.2 FPS

The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a significant performance cost for higher settings, with a 74 FPS difference between the lowest and highest presets. The step from Medium to High is particularly steep, representing a 42 FPS drop, while the transition from High to Ultra is comparatively mild at just 2.8 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 241.9 FPS
• Medium: 193.1 FPS
• High: 120.8 FPS
• Ultra: 115.6 FPS

At 1440p, the pattern is similar but with higher absolute numbers. The gap between Low and Ultra is 126.3 FPS. The most significant single drop occurs between Medium and High, a difference of 72.3 FPS, suggesting that High settings introduce effects that heavily tax the GPU.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 312.8 FPS
• Medium: 267.7 FPS
• High: 164 FPS
• Ultra: 157 FPS

At 1080p, the performance is exceptional across the board. The delta between Low and Ultra is 155.8 FPS. As with the other resolutions, the largest relative performance hit occurs when moving from Medium to High, with a 103.7 FPS reduction. The difference between High and Ultra remains small, at 7 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the data reveals that the High and Ultra presets are much closer in performance to each other than they are to Medium, implying that the Ultra preset's additional visual features have a nearly negligible cost relative to High.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions points to a predominantly GPU-bound workload, particularly at higher settings. The Intel Core i3-12100F, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, provides sufficient processing power to keep the RTX 4060 fed, as evidenced by the massive frame rates at 1080p.

• 1080p Analysis: The jump from 157 FPS at Ultra to 312.8 FPS at Low is a 99% performance increase. This massive scaling is entirely due to GPU rendering load changes, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with graphical settings. The fact that frame rates reach above 300 FPS proves the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution.
• 1440p Analysis: At 1440p, the Ultra preset yields 115.6 FPS while Low yields 241.9 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings is 41.4 FPS (from 157 to 115.6). This 26% reduction in frame rate for a 78% increase in pixel count (2,073,600 to 3,686,400 pixels) indicates that the GPU is becoming more stressed, but the CPU still keeps up.
• 4K Analysis: At 4K, the Ultra preset drops further to 74.2 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K represents a 125% increase in pixel count (3,686,400 to 8,294,400 pixels), yet the frame rate only drops by 41.4 FPS (from 115.6 to 74.2). This non-linear scaling confirms that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at this resolution.

The data suggests that the Core i3-12100F is strong enough for this game. Even at 4K Low, the system produces 148.2 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS target. The bottleneck shifts progressively to the GPU as resolution increases, but the CPU never presents a limiting constraint on performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all 3,716 hardware combinations tested for Inside, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 1925. This places the combo almost exactly in the middle of the tested field (50th percentile, given the rank of 1925 out of 3716).

This middling rank is interesting given the exceptional frame rates achieved. It suggests that Inside is a game where a wide range of hardware can hit high frame rates, meaning that many other combinations, including those with more powerful CPUs or GPUs, will score similarly. The ranking indicates that while this setup is fully capable of running the game flawlessly, there are many other systems that will produce nearly identical results, making this combo's relative standing unremarkable despite its absolute performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rival scores from the database, several other CPUs and GPUs would deliver near-identical benchmark performance in other applications, and thus would likely behave similarly in Inside.

CPU Alternatives: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13,494. Its closest rivals are:

• Intel Core 3 N355 (avg score 13,492, 0% delta): This processor performs virtually identically in synthetic benchmarks.
• Intel Core i5-9500 (avg score 13,452, 0.3% slower): A slightly older 6-core part that is essentially equivalent in performance.
• Intel Core 5 120UL (avg score 13,594, -0.7% faster): This chip is marginally faster in average benchmarks.
• Intel Core i7-1250U (avg score 13,351, 1.1% slower): A mobile-oriented chip that trails slightly.

GPU Alternatives: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17,639. Its nearest rivals, with negligible performance deltas, are:

• AMD Radeon HD 7790 (avg score 17,666, -0.2% faster): A much older GPU that scores nearly the same in this benchmark suite.
• AMD Radeon 780M (avg score 17,588, 0.3% slower): An integrated graphics solution that is surprisingly close in score.
• AMD Radeon Pro 560 (avg score 17,551, 0.5% slower): A professional mobile GPU with similar benchmark output.
• AMD Radeon Pro 460 (avg score 17,509, 0.7% slower): Another professional GPU, slightly slower.

For Inside specifically, any of these alternative components would likely produce frame rates within a few percent of the tested combo, since the game's workload is well within the capabilities of all these parts.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this computer can run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested. The `verdictByResolution` data confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.

• At 3840x2160: The best playable settings are Ultra, with an average of 74.2 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a healthy margin.
• At 2560x1440: The best playable settings are Ultra, with an average of 115.6 FPS. This is a superb result for high-refresh-rate gaming.
• At 1920x1080: The best playable settings are Ultra, with an average of 157 FPS. This is exceptional performance, ideal for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

There is no scenario in the data where frame rates dip to an unplayable level. The lowest recorded average, 74.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, is still 23% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Users can confidently set the game to Ultra at any resolution and expect a smooth experience.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 74.2 FPS on Ultra settings and 148.2 FPS on Low settings, both well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 115.6 FPS. All presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.

Q: How much faster is Low compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 312.8 FPS, while Ultra produces 157 FPS. This represents a 155.8 FPS difference, or roughly a 99% performance increase from Ultra to Low.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160. As resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, average frame rates at Ultra drop from 157 FPS to 74.2 FPS, a 52.7% reduction, which tracks with the increased pixel rendering load on the GPU rather than CPU limitations.

Q: Does this combo rank high among all tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 1925 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it near the median, indicating that while its absolute performance is very high, many other hardware pairings achieve similar results in this specific game.

Q: What graphics card is a close performance match to the RTX 4060?

A: According to average benchmark scores, the AMD Radeon 780M (17,588 vs 17,639) is within 0.3% of the RTX 4060's score. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 is also very close, with a score of 17,666, which is just 0.2% higher.