Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers an exceptional experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Benchmark data shows this combination is not merely capable of running the game; it obliterates the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and settings preset tested. The measured FPS figures across the board are high enough to suggest that this title is far more demanding on the display's refresh rate capability than on the hardware itself, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this combo reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and presets, with the most complete dataset available for the Medium settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are remarkably high, starting at 317 FPS on Low and remaining above 280 FPS even at Medium, where the average sits at 282 FPS with a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 325 FPS. Moving to High at this resolution yields 177 FPS on average, while the Ultra preset still delivers a robust 168 FPS, showing that even the most demanding settings at 1080p leave substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the data indicates a similar pattern but with a noticeable step down in raw throughput. The Low preset achieves an average of 254 FPS, and the Medium preset maintains an average of 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS and a maximum of 234 FPS. High settings at 1440p produce 127 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 121 FPS. These numbers confirm that the RX 7700 and i5-12400 are still operating well within their comfort zone, as even the minimum FPS at Medium settings is nearly three times the playability threshold.

The 3840x2160 results demonstrate the most significant scaling pressure, yet the performance remains impressive. At 4K, the Low preset achieves 160 FPS, while Medium delivers an average of 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. High settings at this resolution yield 80 FPS, and the Ultra preset brings the average down to 76 FPS. Notably, the min and max FPS data is only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution, suggesting that this is the only configuration where frame pacing was considered worth tracking in detail; the absence of this data elsewhere implies the frame time consistency was not a concern for other settings.

The gap between Low and Ultra presets at each resolution is instructive. At 1080p, the difference is 149 FPS (317 vs. 168); at 1440p, it narrows to 133 FPS (254 vs. 121); and at 4K, it compresses further to 84 FPS (160 vs. 76). This pattern indicates that the performance cost of higher settings increases as resolution climbs, but the absolute frame rates remain so high that the game is never at risk of dropping below playable levels.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data between resolutions and presets reveals a nuanced division of labor between the Intel Core i5-12400 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700. The i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 and a single-core score of 2257, while the RX 7700 delivers a Passmark G3D score of 20974. These figures suggest a balanced pairing, but the FPS data shows that the GPU takes on increasing responsibility as resolution rises.

Examining the transition from 1080p to 1440p at the High preset, the average FPS drops from 177 to 127, a 28% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High, the average falls from 127 to 80, a 37% reduction. This accelerating decline with each resolution step is the signature of GPU-bound scaling; the RX 7700's rendering workload grows faster than the CPU's frame preparation overhead. At 1080p, the i5-12400's strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3456) is likely sufficient to keep the pipeline fed, but as pixel count increases, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors.

The preset scaling tells a complementary story. At 4K, moving from Low to Medium to High to Ultra yields averages of 160, 128, 80, and 76 FPS, respectively. The steep drop between Medium and High (128 to 80) suggests that the High preset introduces rendering features that disproportionately tax the GPU's 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs. In contrast, at 1080p, the same preset progression yields 317, 282, 177, and 168 FPS, where the relative drops are more moderate. This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU's ability to issue draw calls and manage game logic remains more relevant, while at higher resolutions, the GPU's raw throughput dominates the performance equation.

The i5-12400's 3DMark scores further contextualize its role: a single-thread score of 910 and a 16-thread score of 5873. These numbers, combined with the FPS data, suggest that the CPU is never the bottleneck in this game, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300 FPS. The GPU, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth, is clearly the primary driver of the resolution-based scaling observed in the measured results.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings for this combo, defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60, are consistent across all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 168 FPS, which is nearly three times the playability threshold. This means users can enable every visual feature available in the game's Ultra preset without any concern for performance degradation.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again holds the top position, delivering an average of 121 FPS. This remains comfortably above 60 FPS, with enough headroom to accommodate any transient frame drops that might occur during complex scenes. The data indicates that the i5-12400 and RX 7700 combination has no need to compromise on visual quality at this resolution.

The situation at 3840x2160 is equally favorable. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 76 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a 16 FPS margin. While this is the lowest average FPS recorded across all configurations, it still provides a smooth experience for a puzzle platformer where precise timing is more critical than reaction speed. The verdict data confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution, but the Ultra preset is the recommended choice for those seeking the best visual presentation without sacrificing performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database's tested combos, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1663 out of 3716 total combinations. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems, which is a notable position considering the game's age and modest hardware requirements. The rank suggests that while many higher-end combos exist in the database, this mid-range pairing outperforms a majority of systems tested with this title.

The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus score of 72 indicates that the i5-12400 is stronger relative to other processors than the combo's overall rank might suggest. Conversely, the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus score of 58 shows that the RX 7700 is more of an average performer in the broader GPU landscape. This discrepancy implies that the CPU is providing a slight advantage over what the GPU alone would deliver, but the game's low system requirements mean that even a 58th-percentile GPU is more than sufficient.

The ranking data also reveals that the combo's performance is not limited by either component's absolute capabilities but rather by the game's own ceiling. With average FPS values ranging from 76 at 4K Ultra to 317 at 1080p Low, the hardware is clearly operating far below its theoretical maximum, suggesting that Inside is not a demanding title even by 2016 standards.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400 provide context for how other CPUs would behave in this system. The AMD EPYC 7643 has an average benchmark score of 18697, which is 0.1% lower than the i5-12400's 18683, indicating essentially identical CPU performance for this game's workload. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, 0.7% higher. On the lower side, the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, 0.9% lower. All of these deltas are within a single percentage point, meaning that swapping the i5-12400 for any of these CPUs would produce negligible FPS differences in Inside.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon R9 370X is the closest rival with an average score of 15862, just 0.1% below the RX 7700's 15852. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, 1% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, 1.1% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, 1.7% higher than the RX 7700. These small deltas suggest that users with any of these GPUs would experience nearly identical frame rates in this game, with differences well within the margin of run-to-run variance.

It is important to note that these rival comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, not game-specific FPS measurements. The actual in-game performance could shift slightly depending on driver optimizations and architectural preferences, but the data indicates that this entire cluster of hardware would deliver similarly excellent results for Inside.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 76 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, and Ultra achieves 121 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 168 FPS, again with all settings playable.

These results mean that users are not forced to make any trade-offs between visual quality and performance. The 60 FPS playability threshold is cleared by a wide margin at every configuration, with the lowest recorded average being 76 FPS at 4K Ultra. For a game like Inside, which features atmospheric lighting and subtle visual details, the ability to run at maximum settings without compromise is a significant advantage. The measured data suggests that this combo is more than adequate for the game's demands, and users should feel confident enabling the highest preset available.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 317 FPS, recorded with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K with this hardware?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Which component has a higher percentile ranking relative to its peers?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has a percentileVsAllCpus score of 72, while the AMD Radeon RX 7700 has a percentileVsAllGpus score of 58.

Q: How does the i5-12400 compare to the Intel Core i3-14100F in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-12400 scores 18683, which is 0.9% higher than the i3-14100F's score of 18519.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings in 2560x1440?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 173 FPS.

Q: How many total combos were tested for this game, and where does this one rank?

A: This combo ranks 1663 out of 3716 total tested combos for Inside.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 3840x2160?

A: The average FPS difference is 84 FPS, with Low achieving 160 FPS and Ultra achieving 76 FPS.