Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 presents a compelling mid-range combination for Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured data reveals that this system has significant headroom across most resolutions, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and graphical demands increase. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, compares the combo to similar hardware, and determines the optimal settings for a smooth experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution, according to the measured data.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the highest playable setting is High, which delivers an average of 61 FPS. This is a tight margin above the 60 FPS threshold, so while technically playable, it leaves little room for fluctuation. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 57.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Low and Medium presets at 4K run at 117 FPS and 94.4 FPS, respectively, offering smoother alternatives if visual fidelity is less critical.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system can handle the Ultra preset, producing an average of 88.9 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS line, indicating that the GPU and CPU combination has ample performance for high-detail gaming at this resolution. The High preset achieves 91.1 FPS, while Medium and Low presets reach 148.6 FPS and 184 FPS, respectively.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset is the best choice, yielding an average of 119.8 FPS. This high frame rate suggests the system is far from being stressed at this resolution. The High preset runs at 127.8 FPS, Medium at 208 FPS, and Low at 257.5 FPS, all of which far exceed the playable threshold.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset produces an average of 57.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is the best option at this resolution, averaging 61 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable settings preset at 1440p?

A: According to the verdict data, the Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, with an average frame rate of 88.9 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 257.5 FPS, which is more than double the Ultra preset's 119.8 FPS. This indicates that the game is highly scalable with settings, offering a significant performance boost for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be a bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate drops significantly from 94.4 FPS at Medium to 61 FPS at High and 57.4 FPS at Ultra, showing that the graphics card is struggling with the increased rendering load. The CPU, with its strong multi-threaded scores, appears to be less of a constraint at this resolution.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values for this configuration?

A: The provided data only includes average FPS values (avgFps) for each resolution and settings combination. No minimum or maximum frame rate data (minFps, maxFps) is available in the fact pack.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2851 out of 3716 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it can run the game well, many other configurations achieve higher performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and presets.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. The Low preset achieves an average of 257.5 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 208 FPS. High settings still produce a very smooth 127.8 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 119.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a performance reduction of roughly 53%, but all presets remain far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 184 FPS, which is still very high. Medium settings yield 148.6 FPS, and High produces 91.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still delivers a playable 88.9 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at this resolution is relatively small, a drop of only about 2 FPS, suggesting that the visual gains from Ultra might come at a minimal performance cost here.

At 3840x2160, the demands on the GPU become evident. The Low preset averages 117 FPS, showing the system's raw capability. Medium settings drop to 94.4 FPS. The High preset falls to 61 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset is the only non-playable option, with an average of 57.4 FPS. The performance gap between Medium and High at 4K is substantial, a decrease of over 33 FPS, highlighting the significant cost of higher fidelity settings at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the average benchmark scores, the components in this system have close rivals that would likely deliver similar in-game performance.

For the Intel Core i5-12400, which has an average benchmark score of 18683, the nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 with a score of 18697 (a -0.1% difference), the Intel Core i7-1355U at 18730 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 at 18811 (-0.7%). The Intel Core i3-14100F is also close, with a score of 18519, which is 0.9% lower. These processors should provide a very similar level of CPU-bound performance in Inside.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6600, which has an average benchmark score of 19036, the closest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 with a score of 19030 (a 0% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile at 19049 (-0.1%), and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m at 19089 (-0.3%). The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is also nearby, with a score of 18954, which is 0.4% higher. A system with one of these GPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Inside, this particular combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2851 out of 3716 combos. This places it in the 23rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning that roughly 77% of other configurations in the database perform better. While this ranking might seem low, it is important to contextualize it with the actual performance data. The system is fully capable of running the game at 60 FPS or higher at all resolutions except for 4K Ultra. The rank likely reflects the presence of many high-end and enthusiast-tier components in the database, rather than a weakness in this specific mid-range pairing.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Inside effectively. The verdict by resolution confirms that at 1920x1080, all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the best being Ultra at 119.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra being the best choice at 88.9 FPS. The situation is slightly more nuanced at 3840x2160. Here, the Low, Medium, and High presets are playable, but Ultra is not. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 61 FPS.

In summary, this is a very capable system for Inside. Players with a 1080p or 1440p monitor can enjoy the game at maximum settings with excellent frame rates. For 4K, the game is still highly playable, but requires a slight reduction in settings from Ultra to High to maintain a consistent 60 FPS experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in this game. At lower resolutions like 1920x1080, the frame rates are remarkably high across all presets, from 257.5 FPS at Low to 119.8 FPS at Ultra. This suggests that neither component is a severe bottleneck, but the system is likely more CPU-bound at this resolution, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates begin to drop, but the system still maintains a high level of performance. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets becomes more pronounced, with a 95.1 FPS gap. This indicates that the GPU is starting to take on a more significant role, as the increased pixel count places a greater load on the rendering hardware.

The shift becomes most evident at 3840x2160. The performance drop from Medium (94.4 FPS) to High (61 FPS) is steep, and the Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold. This pattern strongly suggests that the AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the primary limiting factor at 4K. The GPU's fixed memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s and its 8 GB VRAM capacity are likely being taxed by the high-resolution textures and shading work. The CPU, with its strong multi-core performance, appears to be less of a constraint at this resolution, as the workload shifts heavily toward the graphics card. The data implies that for 4K gaming, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck, while at 1080p, the system's performance is more balanced between the two components.