Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a decisive performance verdict for Inside: this combination is capable of running the game at maximum settings with a 60 FPS target across every resolution tested, from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160. The benchmark data shows that even the most demanding preset at 4K clears the playable threshold, making this a straightforward recommendation for high-refresh-rate monitors and high-resolution displays alike.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo reveal a GPU that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with no configuration falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the data shows exceptional headroom: the Low preset produces an average of 284.8 FPS, Medium reaches 226.1 FPS, High delivers 142.6 FPS, and even the Ultra preset maintains a robust 136.5 FPS average. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the RX 7600 is never the limiting factor, and the i5-12400's single-thread performance keeps the frame pipeline fully fed.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains overwhelmingly strong. The Low preset averages 204.4 FPS, Medium drops to 163.9 FPS, High settles at 102.8 FPS, and Ultra still holds a comfortable 98.1 FPS average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 28-30% of the frame rate at each preset, which is consistent with the pixel count increase and suggests the GPU's 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient to handle the added load without a disproportionate penalty.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes but remains positive. The Low preset averages 127.1 FPS, Medium delivers 100.7 FPS, and High drops to 65.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, which represents the most demanding configuration, still averages 60.6 FPS — just 0.6 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This 4K Ultra result is worth noting: while it technically clears the playable bar, the margin is thin enough that any background process or driver overhead could push it below 60 FPS in practice. The 1440p Ultra result of 98.1 FPS, by contrast, offers a much larger safety buffer.

The data also shows a consistent pattern where the difference between High and Ultra presets is smaller than the difference between Medium and High. At 4K, High averages 65.6 FPS while Ultra averages 60.6 FPS — a 5 FPS gap — whereas Medium to High represents a 35.1 FPS gap. This suggests that the Ultra preset's additional effects are relatively modest in cost for this hardware, making it a viable choice even at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 60.6 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate monitors?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 136.5 FPS, which is sufficient for 120Hz or 144Hz displays. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 284.8 FPS, which would support even 240Hz panels, though the visual trade-off may not be worthwhile.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K?

A: At the Ultra preset, the average frame rate drops from 98.1 FPS at 2560x1440 to 60.6 FPS at 3840x2160 — a 37.5 FPS reduction. The High preset shows a similar trend, falling from 102.8 FPS to 65.6 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset significantly more demanding than High?

A: Benchmark results indicate the cost is modest. At 4K, Ultra averages 60.6 FPS versus 65.6 FPS for High — a 5 FPS difference. At 1080p, the gap narrows to 6.1 FPS (136.5 vs 142.6), suggesting the extra effects are not disproportionately expensive on this hardware.

Q: What is the least demanding preset that still looks good?

A: The Medium preset provides a strong balance. At 1440p it averages 163.9 FPS, and at 4K it maintains 100.7 FPS, offering a substantial frame rate advantage over High while still delivering a visually richer experience than Low.

*Q: Is this combination overkill for Inside?*

A: At 1080p and 1440p, yes — the Ultra preset averages far exceed the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, however, the 60.6 FPS Ultra result is close enough to the threshold that the hardware is appropriately matched for maximum settings at that resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores provide context for the i5-12400's contribution. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, which is just 0.1% higher than the i5-12400's 18683 average — a negligible difference. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% lower. None of these alternatives would produce a meaningful FPS difference in Inside, given that the game is likely GPU-bound at most settings.

On the GPU side, the RX 7600's nearest rivals are clustered tightly around its 15171 average score. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, just 0.2% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics score 15270, 0.7% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063, 0.7% lower. For Inside, any of these GPUs would likely deliver similar frame rates at 1080p, though the RX 7600's 8 GB GDDR6 memory gives it an edge at higher resolutions where texture memory becomes relevant.

The percentile rankings place the i5-12400 in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs and the RX 7600 in the 57th percentile among all GPUs. This indicates that while the CPU is a stronger relative performer than the GPU, both sit comfortably above the median, and the combination is well-balanced for a game like Inside that does not demand extreme compute resources.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at 60 FPS or above at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data explicitly lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra: 60.6 FPS at 4K, 98.1 FPS at 1440p, and 136.5 FPS at 1080p.

The only caveat is the 4K Ultra result, which at 60.6 FPS sits just 0.6 FPS above the playable threshold. For a game with no competitive multiplayer component, this is wholly acceptable, but users who prefer a guaranteed frame rate buffer might opt for High at 4K, which delivers 65.6 FPS. At 1440p and below, there is no such concern — even the most demanding settings provide a substantial margin above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination ranks 2470 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside, placing it in the 66.5th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings evaluated. This position reflects the fact that Inside is not a highly demanding title, and while this hardware is comfortably above average, many higher-end combinations achieve even larger frame rate margins. The rank indicates that the i5-12400 and RX 7600 are sufficient for a smooth experience, but they are not near the top of the performance hierarchy for this game.

The 57th percentile GPU ranking versus the 66.5th percentile combo ranking suggests that the CPU is doing more work to boost the overall position than the GPU alone would suggest. This is consistent with a game that has light GPU load at lower resolutions, allowing the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads to keep frame times consistent.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 136.5 FPS. This provides a 76.5 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for 120Hz displays without any compromises.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 98.1 FPS. This leaves a 38.1 FPS buffer, which is ample for standard 60Hz monitors and even some high-refresh panels.

At 3840x2160, the best settings remain Ultra, averaging 60.6 FPS. This is the only resolution where the buffer is minimal — just 0.6 FPS — so users who prefer a safety margin should consider dropping to High, which averages 65.6 FPS. The data supports Ultra as the best playable setting, but High is the safer choice for consistently smooth frame delivery at 4K.