Inside

Can Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti run Inside? The recorded data says yes, and comfortably so across most of the resolution and settings matrix. This is a puzzle platformer with modest demands, and the combination of a 6-core Rocket Lake CPU with an Ampere mid-range GPU produces average frame rates that clear the 60 FPS playable threshold in nearly every configuration tested. The only exception appears at 4K with the Ultra preset, where the average dips just below the line. The database measurements show a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU has ample headroom at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High. The average frame rate recorded at this setting is 61.6 FPS, which is a slim margin above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Stepping up to Ultra drops the average to 57.9 FPS, which misses the mark. Medium runs at 98.7 FPS, and Low reaches 130.1 FPS, but High is the maximum visual quality that still holds the line at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation is much more relaxed. The Ultra preset, the highest available, runs at an average of 94.4 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution. High runs at 102.7 FPS, Medium at 162.8 FPS, and Low at 204.1 FPS, but the data clearly supports using Ultra for the best visual experience.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, with an average of 131.7 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold. High runs at 142.1 FPS, Medium at 224.8 FPS, and Low at 273.7 FPS. The frame rates here are so high that the limiting factor is likely the display refresh rate rather than the hardware. In short, the i5-11400F and RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers 60 FPS or better at every resolution tested, with Ultra settings being viable at both 1080p and 1440p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in workload balance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the GPU is less taxed, and the CPU has more influence on the final frame rate. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is from 273.7 FPS down to 131.7 FPS, a drop that reflects the increased pixel and shading work on the GPU. Even at the lowest settings, the frame rate is extremely high, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU without becoming a bottleneck.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more dominant role. The Ultra preset still produces 94.4 FPS, and the scaling from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra shows a reduction from 131.7 FPS to 94.4 FPS. This is a 28% decrease, which is a typical sign of GPU-bound rendering when the resolution increases. The CPU is still strong enough, but the GPU is now the primary driver of performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The Ultra preset drops to 57.9 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, while High stays at 61.6 FPS. The gap between Medium at 98.7 FPS and Low at 130.1 FPS further illustrates that the RTX 3060 Ti is doing the heavy lifting. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has enough headroom to avoid becoming the constraint at any resolution. The recorded data indicates that this game is not particularly CPU-intensive, so the GPU is the component to watch when adjusting settings for higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-11400F and RTX 3060 Ti run Inside at 4K?

A: Yes, at High settings the average frame rate is 61.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 57.9 FPS, which is not playable by the database standard.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice, with an average of 94.4 FPS. All four presets at 1440p exceed 60 FPS, so there is no performance reason to lower quality.

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

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is significant, while the CPU impact is minimal. At 1080p, frame rates are high enough that the CPU has plenty of headroom.

Q: Does the RTX 3060 Ti hold up well against its rivals?

A: Yes. The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129 and ranks in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. It is 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and 1.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 370X, while being 1.4% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to similar CPUs?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177 and ranks in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, while being 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-12450H and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1080p?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1080p runs at an average of 131.7 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Inside. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra running at 131.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra at 94.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of the four presets are playable: Low at 130.1 FPS, Medium at 98.7 FPS, and High at 61.6 FPS. The only configuration that fails the 60 FPS test is 4K Ultra at 57.9 FPS. For a puzzle platformer, this is a strong result. The hardware has enough performance to max out the game at 1080p and 1440p, and only requires a single step down in quality at 4K to maintain smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-11400F is closely matched by several processors. The AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average score of 17120, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, which is 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, which is 0.6% lower. Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in this game, since the title is not heavily dependent on multi-threaded CPU power.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3060 Ti is bracketed by a mix of AMD cards. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, which is 1.4% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, which is 1.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, which is 1.7% lower. These differences are small enough that users with any of these GPUs should expect similar frame rates in Inside, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where the game is not especially demanding.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 2653 out of 3716 combinations. That places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall list, which makes sense given that the CPU is a mid-range part and the GPU is a previous-generation mid-range card. However, the ranking is not a reflection of poor performance in this specific game. Inside is a light workload, and this combo sits well above the playable threshold in almost every scenario. The rank of 2653 out of 3716 is more indicative of the combo's standing against much more powerful modern hardware, not its ability to run this particular title. The measured data confirms that the system is more than adequate for Inside, with the only caveat being a single preset at 4K. For the vast majority of players, this combination will provide a smooth, high-quality experience.