Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 2247 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the 60th percentile of all systems assessed. This mid-pack positioning reflects a CPU that sits at the 72nd percentile among all processors and a GPU at the 66th percentile among all graphics cards. The data shows a combination that is well-matched for this title, delivering playable frame rates across every resolution and preset tested, with particularly strong headroom at 1080p and 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2247 out of 3716 places it just past the midpoint of the database, but raw ranking does not tell the full story for a game like Inside. This is a puzzle platformer with modest graphical demands, and the measured results show the hardware is rarely strained. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested average is 141 FPS on Ultra settings, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding resolution tested, the combo never dips below the playable line, with Ultra averaging 64 FPS.

The CPU contributes meaningfully to this comfort margin. The i5-12400’s benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance — a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and a Passmark multithread score of 18747 — which is more than sufficient for a game that does not rely heavily on physics simulation or complex AI. The single-thread performance is equally solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257, ensuring that the game’s logic and rendering threads are well-fed.

The RTX 5050, meanwhile, provides the graphical muscle. Its Passmark G3D score of 17326 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 indicate a GPU that can handle the game’s side-scrolling visuals with ease. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth is ample for a title from 2016, even at 4K. The result is a system that does not just meet the 60 FPS bar — it clears it by a wide margin at every setting combination, making the rank feel conservative relative to the actual gameplay experience.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves an average of 67 FPS on High settings, 107 FPS on Medium, and 64 FPS on Ultra. All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are listed as playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is the best settings preset at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 101 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, leaving considerable performance headroom.

Q: How does the i5-12400 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, a delta of -0.1%, while the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, a delta of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is 0.7% higher at 18811, and the Intel Core i3-14100F is 0.9% lower at 18519. These differences are negligible, meaning all four CPUs would perform nearly identically in Inside.

Q: What GPU performance is closest to the RTX 5050?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21153, which is 0.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237, 1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is 1.6% lower at 20713, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile is 1.6% higher at 21379. Any of these GPUs would deliver similar frame rates in this game.

Q: Is there any resolution where the system drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded across all resolutions and settings is 64 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 on Ultra settings. Every other combination exceeds this, with the next lowest being 67 FPS at 4K High.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K on Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 141, while at 3840x2160 Ultra, it is 64. This means the system delivers roughly 2.2 times more frames per second at 1080p than at 4K, a substantial jump that reflects the pixel count difference.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, and the measured data shows the combo has substantial margin at every level.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings yield an average of 141 FPS. The game is essentially maxed out with massive headroom; even the lowest recorded average among presets, again Ultra at 141 FPS, is more than double the playability threshold. Medium settings jump to 237 FPS, Low to 296 FPS, and High sits at 148 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice, averaging 101 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS, and the step down to High (106 FPS) is nearly identical, indicating that the GPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. Medium averages 170 FPS, and Low hits 213 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is still playable, averaging 64 FPS — just 4 FPS above the threshold. For users who prefer additional stability, High settings average 67 FPS, while Medium delivers 107 FPS and Low reaches 134 FPS. The verdict data confirms all four presets are playable at 4K, but Ultra is the most demanding setting that clears 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest CPU 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 EPYC 7643 is effectively identical, with a delta of -0.1%, while the i7-1355U and Ryzen AI 5 330 are also within sub-1% margins. The i3-14100F is 0.9% lower, still a negligible difference. In Inside, any of these processors would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates, making them viable alternatives if the i5-12400 is unavailable.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5050’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, AMD Radeon HD 8970M, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile. The RX Vega M GL is 0.6% faster, the HD 8970M is 1% faster, and the RTX A4000 Mobile is 1.6% faster. The RX 5600 XT is 1.6% slower. All four GPUs fall within a 3.2% performance band, meaning users with any of these cards would see nearly the same FPS in this game. For Inside, the differences are so small that the choice between these GPUs would come down to other factors like driver preference or feature support, not raw frame rates.

The data suggests that swapping the i5-12400 for any of its listed rivals, or the RTX 5050 for any of its listed rivals, would not alter the playability verdict. Every combination of these CPUs and GPUs would likely clear 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, given the wide margins in the measured results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings shows this combo is never challenged. Low settings average 296 FPS, with no min or max data recorded. Medium averages 237 FPS, with a minimum of 201 FPS and maximum of 272 FPS. High averages 148 FPS, and Ultra averages 141 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 155 FPS, indicating the GPU has plenty of reserve capacity even at the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the results scale predictably. Low averages 213 FPS, Medium averages 170 FPS with a min of 145 FPS and max of 196 FPS, High averages 106 FPS, and Ultra averages 101 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 30% across all presets, consistent with the increased pixel load.

At 3840x2160, the system still performs admirably. Low averages 134 FPS, Medium averages 107 FPS with a min of 91 FPS and max of 123 FPS, High averages 67 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate across all tests is 91 FPS at 4K Medium, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The absence of min/max data for Low, High, and Ultra presets suggests the measurement was consistent enough to omit those figures.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Inside at 60 FPS or higher at every resolution and preset tested. The verdictByResolution field lists all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — as playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The best settings preset at 4K is Ultra, averaging 64 FPS, which is just above the threshold but still playable. At 1440p, Ultra averages 101 FPS, offering a comfortable margin. At 1080p, Ultra averages 141 FPS, providing a high-refresh experience.

For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, the RTX 5050 and i5-12400 combination can run Inside at 4K Ultra with a playable average of 64 FPS. Those who prefer a smoother experience can drop to High at 4K for 67 FPS, or Medium for 107 FPS. At 1440p and below, the system has enough headroom to run max settings while leaving room for frame rate fluctuations. The benchmark results indicate that this is not a borderline system — it is one that exceeds the playability standard by a wide margin in nearly every scenario, making it a dependable choice for this title.