Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a highly capable experience in Inside, with the recorded data showing that all tested settings at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, while 3840x2160 requires a slight settings adjustment to maintain smooth performance. At 4K, the Ultra preset dips to 59.8 FPS average, just below the target, making High the optimal choice at that resolution. At 1440p and 1080p, the Ultra preset remains fully playable, with average frame rates of 96.2 FPS and 133.4 FPS respectively, indicating that this hardware pairing has substantial headroom for the game's demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this combination are organized by resolution and preset, with average FPS values recorded for each configuration. The data does not include minimum or maximum frame times, so the analysis relies on average performance metrics to draw conclusions.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 278.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this pairing. The Medium preset follows with 226.7 FPS, while the High preset reaches 137.6 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration, still manages an average of 133.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a reduction of approximately 145 FPS, but even the most demanding setting retains more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 201.9 FPS, while Medium delivers 162.1 FPS. High settings produce 101.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 96.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is roughly 105 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is relatively small at about 5 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest preset level.

At 3840x2160, the performance characteristics change notably. The Low preset still delivers a very playable 124.3 FPS average, and Medium follows with 101.8 FPS. The High preset averages 62.6 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 59.8 FPS, falling marginally below the target. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a reduction of approximately 64.5 FPS, and the difference between High and Ultra is only 2.8 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional load has a limited impact on this particular configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The relative importance of the CPU and GPU in this pairing can be inferred from the performance scaling across resolutions and presets. As resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average FPS values for each preset decline significantly, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. For example, the Low preset drops from 278.4 FPS at 1080p to 201.9 FPS at 1440p and then to 124.3 FPS at 4K. This consistent decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The CPU, an Intel Core i5-12400 with 6 cores and 12 threads, has a PassMark multithread score of 18747 and a single-thread score of 3456. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, has a PassMark G3D score of 16462. The CPU's percentile ranking places it above 72% of all tested CPUs, while the GPU ranks above 62% of all tested GPUs. This suggests that the CPU has relatively more headroom compared to the GPU in this pairing.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the frame rate of 278.4 FPS is very high, and the scaling to Medium and High presets shows a gradual decline. The Ultra preset at 1080p still delivers 133.4 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is handling the increased load effectively. At 1440p and 4K, the performance drops are more pronounced, particularly when moving from Medium to High settings. For instance, at 1440p, the Medium preset averages 162.1 FPS, but High drops to 101.1 FPS, a reduction of 61 FPS. This suggests that the GPU's shading units and texture throughput are becoming more critical as the preset complexity increases.

The CPU's role becomes more evident at lower resolutions and lower presets, where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the 278.4 FPS average indicates that the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 and single-core score of 2257 support this, showing a balanced processor capable of handling the game's logic and draw calls. However, at 4K, the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become the primary constraints, as evidenced by the larger FPS drops at that resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playability threshold is identified. The recorded data provides clear verdicts for this combination.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, with an average FPS of 133.4. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the data confirms that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable. The Ultra preset offers the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best settings choice, averaging 96.2 FPS. This remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, and all tested presets are playable. The performance headroom at this resolution allows for maximum settings without concerns about frame rate stability.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset averages 59.8 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset, however, averages 62.6 FPS and is the best settings option for this resolution. The Low preset at 124.3 FPS and Medium at 101.8 FPS are also playable, but High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance that stays above the threshold. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is not recommended for this pairing, but High delivers a playable experience with a small margin above the target.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combination run Inside at 4K with Ultra settings?*

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 59.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 62.6 FPS and is the recommended maximum setting at that resolution.

*Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this hardware in Inside?*

A: The highest average FPS is 278.4, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 226.7 FPS, and the Low preset at 1440p reaches 201.9 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for performance at 1440p?

A: The GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at 1440p, as shown by the performance drop from Medium to High presets. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is the key constraint, while the i5-12400's single-thread score of 3456 provides sufficient CPU headroom.

Q: How does the performance scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: The Low preset drops from 278.4 FPS at 1080p to 201.9 FPS at 1440p and 124.3 FPS at 4K, a reduction of about 55% from 1080p to 4K. The Ultra preset drops from 133.4 FPS at 1080p to 96.2 FPS at 1440p and 59.8 FPS at 4K.

Q: What settings are recommended for a 60 FPS target at 4K?

A: The High preset is the best option, averaging 62.6 FPS. The Medium preset at 101.8 FPS and Low at 124.3 FPS also meet the threshold, but High offers the highest visual quality while remaining above 60 FPS.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 1080p provide a smooth experience?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 133.4 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold and indicates a very smooth experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this game. The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, and its closest rival is the AMD EPYC 7643 with an average score of 18697, showing a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, with a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, with a delta of -0.7%. The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, with a delta of 0.9%. These differences are minimal, indicating that any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with a score of 18159 and a delta of -0.4%. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, with a delta of -0.5%, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, with a delta of -1.5%. The Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, with a delta of -1.6%. These small deltas suggest that swapping the RTX 2060 SUPER for any of these GPUs would result in very similar performance in Inside, with frame rates likely differing by only a few FPS.

The combination of the i5-12400 with any of its nearest CPU rivals and the RTX 2060 SUPER with any of its nearest GPU rivals would produce broadly comparable results. The performance differences are within 1.6% for the GPU and 0.9% for the CPU, which translates to negligible changes in the measured FPS values for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2647 out of 3716 tested combos in the database for Inside. This places the pairing in the 71st percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms approximately 71% of the recorded combos. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, as shown by its PassMark multithread score of 18747 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989, and the GPU's solid rasterization capabilities, evidenced by its PassMark G3D score of 16462.

The ranking also aligns with the measured FPS data. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo delivers high average frame rates across all presets, with the Ultra settings maintaining at least 96.2 FPS. At 4K, the combo remains playable at High settings, which is a respectable outcome for a GPU that ranks above 62% of all tested GPUs. The 2647 position out of 3716 combos suggests that while this pairing is not at the top of the database, it offers reliable performance for Inside without requiring compromises at mainstream resolutions. The fact that the Ultra preset at 1440p and 1080p stays well above the 60 FPS threshold reinforces the idea that this configuration is well-suited for the game, with the only limitation appearing at 4K Ultra where the average FPS dips to 59.8.