Inside

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is an overwhelmingly capable combination for running Inside, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks in the 82nd percentile (652nd of 3716 tested combos), and at 4K Ultra settings it still produces an average of 117 FPS, which is nearly double the playability target. The pairing is effectively GPU-bound at higher resolutions but shows remarkable CPU headroom at 1080p, where even the most demanding preset yields 235.8 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, absolutely. At 3840x2160, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding preset, Ultra, averages 117 FPS, while High averages 119.6 FPS, Medium reaches 198.2 FPS, and Low hits 241.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is fully playable, averaging 183.1 FPS. This is the most demanding option tested and still delivers more than triple the 60 FPS playability threshold, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, placing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, scores 13492 (a 0% delta), while the Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452 (0.3% higher). The Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% faster at 13594, and the Intel Core i7-1250U trails by 1.1% at 13351.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data indicates the opposite. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER produces 315.1 FPS on Low settings and 235.8 FPS on Ultra. The CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 893) is sufficient to feed the GPU at these high frame rates, showing no significant CPU limitation.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with High settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 119.6 FPS. This is nearly double the 60 FPS playability threshold and represents a solid balance between visual fidelity and performance, though Ultra settings only drop this to 117 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware combinations?

A: The combo ranks 652nd out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17.5% of all systems tested for Inside. This high ranking reflects the GPU's strong performance (76th percentile among all GPUs) combined with the CPU's adequate mid-range showing (68th percentile).

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a rank of 652 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it comfortably in the upper tier of systems. This ranking is particularly impressive given that the CPU sits in the 68th percentile of all processors while the GPU reaches the 76th percentile, indicating that the system's overall performance is greater than either component's individual standing might suggest.

The data reveals that this combo is heavily GPU-favored in this title. At 4K, the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial—241.3 FPS versus 117 FPS—demonstrating that the GPU's workload scales significantly with visual complexity. However, the CPU is clearly not a limiting factor, as evidenced by the fact that at 1080p, the system achieves 315.1 FPS on Low settings, which is only 30.6% higher than the 4K Low result of 241.3 FPS. This relatively modest scaling between resolutions suggests the CPU can keep pace with the GPU's output across all tested configurations.

The rank of 652 also implies that roughly 3,064 tested combos performed worse than this pairing. Given that Inside is a Puzzle Platformer from 2016, the game's modest hardware demands mean that even mid-range components can achieve high frame rates, but this particular combo's ability to exceed 200 FPS at 1440p and maintain 117 FPS at 4K Ultra places it in the upper echelon of tested systems.

CPU and GPU Roles

At 1920x1080, the system's performance is primarily limited by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The frame rates across presets are remarkably high—ranging from 235.8 FPS at Ultra to 315.1 FPS at Low—which indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is operating well below its maximum capacity. The CPU's 3dmark_single_thread score of 893 and 4-thread score of 2859 suggest that its four cores with eight threads provide adequate processing power for this title's demands at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a more prominent role. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is relatively modest: Ultra settings fall from 235.8 FPS to 183.1 FPS (a 22.4% reduction), while Low settings decrease from 315.1 FPS to 281.6 FPS (a 10.6% reduction). This asymmetric scaling—larger percentage drops at higher presets—indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases, but the CPU still has sufficient headroom to maintain high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant component. The 4K Ultra result of 117 FPS represents a 50.4% reduction from the 1440p Ultra result of 183.1 FPS, while the 4K Low result of 241.3 FPS is only 14.3% lower than the 1440p Low result of 281.6 FPS. This pattern—where higher presets show larger performance degradation with increasing resolution—confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's rendering workload is the primary constraint at 4K, while the CPU's role diminishes to maintaining minimum frame pacing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i3-12100F's average benchmark score of 13494 places it in close company with several alternatives. The Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13492, a negligible 0% difference, meaning users would experience virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Inside. The Intel Core i5-9500, with a score of 13452, is only 0.3% slower, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% faster at 13594. The Intel Core i7-1250U, scoring 13351, is 1.1% slower. These four alternatives represent a tight performance band, and any of them would deliver comparable frame rates in this game.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's average benchmark score of 31087 is closely matched by several professional and workstation cards. The NVIDIA Quadro M5000 scores 31206, just 0.4% higher, while the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q achieves 31220 (0.4% higher). The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell scores 31532 (1.4% higher), and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX reaches 31676 (1.9% higher). These deltas are all within 2% of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, suggesting that any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside at all tested resolutions and presets.

It is importantly the nearest rivals for both components are drawn from different market segments—the CPU rivals include mobile and low-power parts, while the GPU rivals include professional visualization products. This reflects the broad performance landscape in which this combo operates, where the i3-12100F's strong single-thread performance and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's substantial compute resources combine to produce results that rival more expensive or specialized hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, delivering an average of 235.8 FPS. This is the most demanding setting available and still provides nearly four times the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset at 242.4 FPS and Medium at 292.4 FPS offer only marginal improvements in frame rate, making Ultra the optimal balance of visual quality and performance.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again emerges as the best option, averaging 183.1 FPS. This represents a 22.4% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result, but the frame rate remains more than triple the playability threshold. The High preset at 193.6 FPS and Medium at 260.3 FPS provide diminishing returns in terms of visual fidelity for their additional performance, so Ultra is recommended for the best experience.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, with an average of 117 FPS. This is the only resolution where the frame rate drops below 200 FPS at any preset, but 117 FPS still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 119.6 FPS is nearly identical in performance, suggesting that the visual difference between High and Ultra at 4K is minimal while the performance cost is negligible. Users seeking maximum frame rates could opt for Medium at 198.2 FPS or Low at 241.3 FPS, but the Ultra preset's 117 FPS is already well above the playability threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with exceptional headroom across every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data confirms that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at all three resolutions, with the best settings being Ultra at each resolution: 235.8 FPS at 1080p, 183.1 FPS at 1440p, and 117 FPS at 4K.

The system's performance is characterized by a clear GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures that even at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS on Low settings, there is no significant processing limitation. The 68th percentile CPU ranking and 76th percentile GPU ranking combine to produce a system that ranks in the top 17.5% of all tested combos for this game.

For players targeting 60 FPS, this system offers more than enough performance at any setting. The minimum frame rate across all tests is 117 FPS (4K Ultra), which is 95% above the playability threshold. Even the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—provides nearly double the required performance, meaning users can enable maximum visual quality without any concern for frame rate drops. This combo is unequivocally recommended for Inside, delivering a flawless experience at any resolution and preset.