Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers exceptional performance in Inside, ranking in the top 20% of all tested configurations. At every resolution and preset combination, this system far exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the weakest result still being a highly playable 105.8 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. The data confirms this is a high-end combination that leaves no performance stone unturned for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

This hardware pairing achieves a combo rank of 749 out of 3716 tested configurations, placing it in the 80th percentile of all combos in the benchmark database for Inside. This places it firmly in the upper echelon of systems, indicating that the combination of the Core i5-12400 and RX 7900 XT is more than sufficient to saturate the game’s rendering demands.

The CPU itself sits in the 72nd percentile against all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals are all extremely close in performance, showing a tightly contested field at this level. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, a mere 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i7-1355U and AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 are 0.3% and 0.7% ahead respectively. The Intel Core i3-14100F trails by just 0.9% with a score of 18519. This cluster of results indicates that the i5-12400's processing power is not a bottleneck in this puzzle platformer.

For the graphics card, the Radeon RX 7900 XT holds a 55th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13745. Its nearest rivals in the database are somewhat unexpected, including the integrated AMD Radeon 660M (-0.5%) and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (-0.5%), which shows how synthetic benchmarks can differ from real-world gaming. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the closest high-end competitor, scoring 1.5% higher. The RX 7900 XT’s substantial 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth provide a massive foundation for any modern title, and this is reflected in the measured FPS data.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Inside shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, with the CPU playing a secondary but supporting role. This is clear from the massive scaling in FPS as resolution changes, which is a classic indicator of GPU-bound performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 318.1 FPS, but at 4K with Low settings, it drops to 225.8 FPS. This 92.3 FPS difference is primarily due to the increased pixel fill rate demands on the GPU.

The scaling between presets at a single resolution further emphasizes the GPU's role. At 4K, moving from Low (225.8 FPS) to Medium (177.8 FPS) to High (114.8 FPS) and finally to Ultra (105.8 FPS) shows a consistent decline as graphical complexity increases. The CPU's performance, which remains constant across these settings, is clearly not the limiting factor. The Core i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide ample headroom to feed the GPU at all tested settings.

The data suggests the CPU becomes even less of a factor at higher resolutions. The performance gap between 1440p and 4K at Ultra settings is 64.8 FPS (170.6 vs 105.8), while the gap between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is 65.4 FPS (236.0 vs 170.6). This consistent scaling points to a purely GPU-limited scenario, where the i5-12400 is easily keeping up with the RX 7900 XT’s output.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the data shows it can run at 4K with all tested settings, including Ultra. The average FPS at 4K Ultra is 105.8, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains over 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: All tested presets at 2560x1440 exceed 60 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, achieves an average of 170.6 FPS, so users can select any setting level without concern.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 236.0 at 1920x1080 to 105.8 at 3840x2160, representing a reduction of 130.2 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RX 7900 XT in this game?

A: No, the benchmark results indicate the system is GPU-bound. The smooth scaling of FPS across resolutions and presets, without any sudden drops, suggests the CPU is not limiting performance.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest frame rate?

A: The highest average FPS in the data is 318.1, which is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the game support a wide range of graphical options?

A: The FACT PACK includes measured results for Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings, confirming the game offers a wide range of configurable graphical presets.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT can run Inside flawlessly. According to the verdict by resolution, all four tested settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at every resolution from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160. This means the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin in all scenarios.

The best playable experience is found at 4K Ultra settings, which yields an average of 105.8 FPS. This is more than 45 FPS above the playability threshold, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1440p and 1080p results are even more impressive, with Ultra settings reaching 170.6 FPS and 236.0 FPS respectively. This PC does not merely run the game; it dominates it.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all tested scenarios. All figures are average FPS values, as minimum and maximum frame times were not recorded.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers:

• Low: 225.8 FPS
• Medium: 177.8 FPS
• High: 114.8 FPS
• Ultra: 105.8 FPS

At 2560x1440, the system delivers:

• Low: 282.9 FPS
• Medium: 262.4 FPS
• High: 178.3 FPS
• Ultra: 170.6 FPS

At 1920x1080, the system delivers:

• Low: 318.1 FPS
• Medium: 294.4 FPS
• High: 246.2 FPS
• Ultra: 236.0 FPS

The most significant performance jump occurs between 4K and 1440p, where the average FPS across all settings increases by approximately 100-150%. The jump from 1440p to 1080p is comparatively smaller, indicating that the GPU is already delivering very high frame rates at 1440p and is approaching its practical limits in terms of CPU or game engine frame pacing.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 236.0 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and still delivers a frame rate nearly four times higher than the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 170.6 FPS. This combination of resolution and preset provides a perfect balance of visual fidelity and high refresh-rate performance, ideal for 144Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the best settings remain Ultra, achieving an average of 105.8 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested and still provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. The data shows that for this particular game, there is no reason to compromise on graphical quality, as the RX 7900 XT has ample headroom at every resolution.