Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is an exceptionally powerful combination for Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Benchmark data shows this system delivers far more performance than the game requires, with average frame rates ranging from 99 FPS at 4K Ultra to 316.8 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates this combo operates in a performance tier where the game's modest graphical demands are vastly exceeded, making it a system that can run the title at maximum settings across all tested resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each sit near distinct performance peers according to aggregate benchmark scores. For the Intel Core i5-12400, the nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18,697 compared to the i5's 18,683, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-1355U is also close at 18,730, trailing the i5 by 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18,811, which is 0.7% higher, while the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18,519, a 0.9% deficit. These deltas are all under one percent, meaning any of these processors would deliver effectively identical CPU-bound performance in Inside, which is not a demanding title for modern processors.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37,648 places it alongside the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37,628 (0.1% lower). The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% behind at 37,507, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% ahead at 38,135. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails by 1.3% with a score of 37,157. For Inside, the GPU differences among these rivals would be essentially imperceptible given the frame rates involved; all exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin at every resolution and preset.

In practical terms, a system built with any of these rival CPUs or GPUs would produce similar gameplay experiences in Inside. The game's engine is lightweight, and the bottleneck is far from either component's maximum capability. The data suggests that even the lowest-scoring rival combination would still maintain well above 60 FPS, given that the RTX 4070 alone produces 99 FPS at 4K Ultra in this configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for this combo reveal that the GPU is the dominant component for Inside, even though both parts are overqualified. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate scales from 230.8 FPS at High settings to 316.8 FPS at Low, a difference of 86 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same settings spread yields 163.1 FPS at High versus 282.4 FPS at Low, a gap of 119.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 101.7 FPS while Low reaches 205.9 FPS, a 104.2 FPS difference. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is primarily responsible for frame rate changes as settings and resolution vary.

Resolution scaling further confirms the GPU's role. Moving from 1080p High to 1440p High drops the average from 230.8 to 163.1 FPS, a 29.3% reduction. From 1440p High to 4K High, the average falls from 163.1 to 101.7 FPS, a 37.6% reduction. These percentage drops are consistent with GPU-bound rendering, as pixel count increases disproportionately stress the graphics card. The CPU's contribution is minimal; the i5-12400's single-thread score of 3,456 on Passmark and multi-thread score of 18,747 are far beyond what a 2016 puzzle platformer requires.

At lower settings, the frame rates become so high that CPU limitations could theoretically appear, but the data does not show this. At 1080p Low, the average is 316.8 FPS, which suggests the CPU can still feed the GPU at that level. The i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads, boosted by a 4.40 GHz clock, are sufficient to avoid becoming a limiting factor in this title. The GPU remains the decisive component for all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 943rd out of 3,716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 25.4% of all systems. This percentile is notable because the game is lightweight, so many lower-end combos also run it well, but this pairing still lands in the upper quartile due to the sheer power of both components. The rank reflects the aggregate performance of the duo, not just the GPU or CPU individually.

The combo's position in the rankings is driven by the RTX 4070's 81st percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-12400 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. These high percentile placements translate into a system that is not only capable for Inside but also for far more demanding titles. Within the context of this game, the combo outperforms 75% of all tested configurations, many of which would include higher-end processors or graphics cards. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 is the stronger contributor to this rank, as its percentile is higher than the CPU's, and the game's frame rates scale more with GPU settings than with CPU changes.

In comparison to the nearest rival combos, this system would likely rank similarly, given the sub-1.3% benchmark differences between the components and their peers. The rank of 943 out of 3,716 is a strong showing, but it is not near the top because Inside does not require extreme hardware to achieve playable frame rates, allowing many mid-range systems to also score well.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Inside with maximum settings at all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 99 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, achieving 155.1 FPS on average. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 217.9 FPS on average. Every configuration tested exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a significant margin.

The most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra, still produces 99 FPS, which is 65% above the 60 FPS threshold. This leaves substantial headroom for any potential frame rate dips, although the measured data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values. The verdict is unambiguous: the system is fully capable of running Inside at the highest quality settings without any performance concerns. For players with a 60 Hz display, this combo provides a comfortable buffer, and for those with high refresh rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results offer ample frame rates to take advantage.

Given the game's release date in 2016, the hardware is generations ahead of what was typical at that time. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for the game's textures and geometry, while the i5-12400's 18 MB of L3 cache ensures smooth asset streaming. No tested preset falls below 99 FPS, confirming that the system is not merely playable but exceptionally smooth.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting at 4K resolution for this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 99 FPS. All other presets (Low, Medium, High) also exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average is 230.8 FPS. At 2560x1440 High, it drops to 163.1 FPS, and at 3840x2160 High, it is 101.7 FPS. This represents a 56% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant component. The frame rate drops by 29.3% from 1080p to 1440p and by another 37.6% from 1440p to 4K at High settings, which is characteristic of GPU-bound rendering. The CPU's scores are far above requirements.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded across all settings and resolutions?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 99 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still 39 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 943rd out of 3,716 combos, placing it in the top 25.4% of all tested configurations for Inside.

Q: At 1440p, what settings can be used to stay above 60 FPS?

A: All settings at 2560x1440 are playable. The lowest average is 155.1 FPS at Ultra, and the highest is 282.4 FPS at Low, so any preset will comfortably exceed 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 99 FPS. This is the highest quality option available and still provides a 65% margin above the playable threshold. Lower presets at this resolution—High at 101.7 FPS, Medium at 164 FPS, and Low at 205.9 FPS—offer progressively higher frame rates but with reduced visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, achieving 155.1 FPS on average. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, so players can enable maximum settings without concern. The other presets, High at 163.1 FPS, Medium at 263.2 FPS, and Low at 282.4 FPS, all exceed the threshold by even larger margins.

At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 217.9 FPS, which is the best setting available. The lower presets, High at 230.8 FPS, Medium at 295 FPS, and Low at 316.8 FPS, provide even higher frame rates for competitive play or high refresh rate displays. In all cases, Ultra is the recommended setting because it offers the best visual quality without dropping below 60 FPS, and the average frame rates are so high that there is no practical reason to reduce settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates span from 316.8 FPS at Low settings to 217.9 FPS at Ultra. Medium settings produce 295 FPS, while High settings yield 230.8 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 98.9 FPS, indicating that settings have a noticeable but not dramatic impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 282.4 FPS for Low, 263.2 FPS for Medium, 163.1 FPS for High, and 155.1 FPS for Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 127.3 FPS, showing a wider gap than at 1080p due to the increased pixel count. The step from Medium to High is particularly steep, with a 100.1 FPS drop, suggesting that High settings introduce a significant rendering load.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 205.9 FPS for Low, 164 FPS for Medium, 101.7 FPS for High, and 99 FPS for Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 106.9 FPS. The transition from Medium to High at this resolution is the largest single drop, from 164 to 101.7 FPS, a 62.3 FPS reduction. Ultra is only 2.7 FPS lower than High, indicating that the additional quality settings at the top end have a minimal performance cost at 4K.

No minimum or maximum FPS values are provided in the data, so only the average frame rates can be analyzed. Across all 12 tested configurations, the lowest average is 99 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the highest is 316.8 FPS at 1080p Low. Every single configuration exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the smallest margin being 39 FPS. The data consistently shows that this system is overkill for Inside, providing smooth performance in all scenarios.