Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a game whose 2D side-scrolling presentation belies a surprisingly demanding rendering load. The benchmark data, measured directly for this combination, shows that every resolution and preset combination tested clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, often by a massive margin. The data reveals a system that is not merely capable, but overwhelmingly overqualified for this title, with performance scaling that suggests the GPU bears most of the load at higher resolutions while the CPU’s strong single-threaded performance keeps frame rates high at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a consistent pattern: the i5-12400 and RX 9070 combination produces frame rates that are uniformly excellent, with no configuration dipping below 90 FPS. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system delivers staggering performance. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 319.3, which is the highest figure recorded across the entire test matrix. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops slightly to 292.9 FPS, while High settings still manage a robust 217.7 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, yields an average of 209.1 FPS, indicating that even at the highest visual quality, the system has enormous headroom.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains extraordinarily high, though the scaling from 1080p shows the GPU beginning to take on more work. Low settings produce an average of 285 FPS, which is actually lower than the 1080p Low result by about 10.7%, showing a clear resolution penalty. Medium settings follow with 251.5 FPS, while High settings deliver 155.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 146.4 FPS, which is notably lower than the 1080p Ultra result, representing a 30% reduction in performance. This suggests that the game’s visual effects, which likely include dynamic lighting and shadow work, become significantly more taxing at higher resolutions.

The 3840x2160 results demonstrate the most substantial performance scaling, yet still remain easily playable. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 193.4, which is a 39.4% drop compared to the 1080p Low result. Medium settings at 4K produce 156.1 FPS, while High settings average 97.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K yields 90.9 FPS, which is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combination but still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings represents a 56.5% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the RX 9070’s raw throughput is being heavily taxed by the pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks at position 1052 out of 3716 total combos tested for Inside, placing it in the top 28.3% of all systems evaluated. This percentile ranking is notable because the game itself is not particularly new, but the hardware combination is modern and powerful. The rank of 1052 suggests that while this combo is well above average, there are many other systems in the database that deliver even higher frame rates, likely due to more powerful CPUs or GPUs. However, the practical significance of this rank is limited because the absolute performance is so high that the system is likely bottlenecked by the game’s engine limitations rather than hardware constraints.

The CPU’s individual percentile ranking is 72, meaning the i5-12400 outperforms 72% of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 18683 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, with the AMD EPYC 7643 scoring 18697 (a delta of -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-1355U scoring 18730 (a delta of -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scoring 18811 (a delta of -0.7%). The Intel Core i3-14100F is the closest competitor from the same manufacturer, scoring 18519 with a delta of 0.9%. This clustering of scores suggests that the i5-12400 is well-positioned in the mid-range segment, with performance nearly identical to several other modern CPUs.

The GPU’s percentile ranking is 69, with an average benchmark score of 23877. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (score 23736, delta 0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (score 24063, delta -0.8%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (score 23628, delta 1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (score 24170, delta -1.2%). The small delta values, all within 1.2%, indicate that these GPUs deliver nearly identical average benchmark performance, meaning the RX 9070 is functionally equivalent to these older but still capable cards in synthetic tests.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance in Inside at all resolutions, but the CPU becomes relatively more important as resolution decreases. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p at Ultra settings shows a 42.9% increase in frame rate (from 146.4 to 209.1 FPS), which is a substantial jump. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has more influence because the GPU is less burdened by pixel rendering, allowing the processor to feed frames more efficiently. The i5-12400’s strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 910, helps sustain these high frame rates.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, as evidenced by the much smaller performance gap between settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 102.5 FPS (from 193.4 to 90.9), which is a 53% reduction. In contrast, the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 110.2 FPS (from 319.3 to 209.1), which is a 34.5% reduction. This indicates that the GPU’s workload scales more steeply with settings at higher resolutions, where the pixel count is the limiting factor.

The CPU’s role is further clarified by examining the 3dmark multi-threaded scores, which show the i5-12400’s 16-thread score of 5873 and 2-thread score of 1692. For a game like Inside, which is a 2D puzzle platformer with relatively simple scene complexity, the workload is likely more dependent on single-threaded performance than multi-threaded scaling. The 2-thread score being approximately 29% of the 16-thread score (1692 vs 5873) suggests that the CPU has good scaling, but the game may not utilize all threads effectively. The passmark_single_thread score of 3456 indicates strong per-core performance, which is likely the reason why the system maintains such high frame rates even at 1080p.

The Verdict

According to the verdictByResolution data, this system can run Inside with all playable settings at every resolution tested. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best settings being Ultra and an average FPS of 90.9. This is a clear pass, as even the most demanding preset at 4K exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by over 50%. At 2560x1440, all settings are also playable, with Ultra achieving an average of 146.4 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the system achieves a staggering 209.1 FPS on Ultra settings, indicating that the system is severely underutilized at this resolution.

The data clearly shows that this combination is not just capable of running Inside but is overpowered for the game. The lowest recorded average FPS across all tests is 90.9 at 4K Ultra, which is still 51.5% above the 60 FPS threshold. This means that even in the most demanding scenario, the system has significant headroom. Users with high refresh rate monitors at 1080p or 1440p can expect frame rates well above 144 FPS on Ultra settings, making for an exceptionally smooth experience. At 4K, the system still provides a comfortable 90+ FPS experience, which is ideal for a game that relies on atmospheric visuals.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i5-12400, based on average benchmark scores, are the AMD EPYC 7643, Intel Core i7-1355U, AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, and Intel Core i3-14100F. The AMD EPYC 7643, with a delta of -0.1%, is essentially identical in performance, which is surprising given that it is a server-class processor. The Intel Core i7-1355U and AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 are both slightly faster by 0.3% and 0.7% respectively, while the Intel Core i3-14100F is 0.9% slower. For Inside, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as the game is not heavily multi-threaded.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (delta 0.6%), AMD Radeon RX 6800S (delta -0.8%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (delta 1.1%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (delta -1.2%). These deltas are all within 1.2% of the RX 9070’s average score, meaning they would all produce very similar frame rates in Inside. The RTX 2080 SUPER, being a desktop card, might have different driver characteristics, but the synthetic benchmark scores suggest near-identical performance. Users with any of these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would expect to see frame rates within a few percent of the measured results.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 319.3, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

*Q: Is the system capable of running Inside at 4K with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, the data shows an average FPS of 90.9 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, while its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, scores 18697, a delta of -0.1%.

Q: At which resolution does the system show the largest performance drop from Ultra to Low settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the difference between Ultra (90.9 FPS) and Low (193.4 FPS) is 102.5 FPS, which is the largest absolute drop across resolutions.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has a percentile ranking of 69, meaning it outperforms 69% of all GPUs in the database.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all tested settings and resolutions?

A: Yes, the lowest average FPS recorded across all configurations is 90.9 at 4K Ultra, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 90.9 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the system has enough headroom to run it smoothly. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also delivers the best visual quality while maintaining an average of 146.4 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 209.1 FPS, making it the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity without any concern for performance. In all cases, the system can handle the highest settings without issue, so users should select Ultra for the best experience.