Inside

Can Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 6600 run Inside? The measured data indicates this combo is more than capable of running the game, delivering consistently high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest average FPS recorded was 122 (Ultra), while at 2560x1440 it was 88 (Ultra), and even at 3840x2160 the average never dropped below 55 (Ultra). The system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold in most configurations, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra settings falling slightly short.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for this CPU-GPU combination reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the results are exceptionally strong. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 257, providing an incredibly smooth experience. Medium settings deliver an average of 206 FPS, with a minimum of 175 and a maximum of 237, showing solid frame pacing. High settings still produce an average of 129 FPS, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 122 FPS. Interestingly, the gap between High and Ultra at 1080p is relatively small, suggesting that the visual upgrade to Ultra comes at a modest performance cost.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable. Low settings produce an average of 185 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 1080p Low result but still far above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings deliver 148 FPS on average, with a minimum of 126 and a maximum of 170. High settings at 1440p yield 92 FPS average, and Ultra settings bring this down to 88 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 30-40% reduction in average FPS across all settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound title.

At 3840x2160, the performance begins to show the strain of 4K rendering. Low settings still manage an average of 116 FPS, which is very playable. Medium settings drop to 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 and a maximum of 107, indicating some frame time variance but maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High settings average 58 FPS, just below the playable threshold, while Ultra settings average 55 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that the RX 6600's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth begin to become limiting factors at this resolution, particularly with higher graphical presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

According to the benchmark database, the Intel Core i5-12400F is closely matched by several other CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average score of 19047, representing a 0% delta performance difference. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-1335U achieves 18982, 0.3% lower, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also 0.3% lower. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, swapping the i5-12400F for any of these alternatives would result in nearly identical frame rates, with differences well within measurement noise.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6600's nearest rivals are equally close. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a matching average score of 19030 (0% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049, 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089, 0.3% higher, and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954, 0.4% lower. These deltas are negligible, meaning that in GPU-bound scenarios, the RX 6600 and these alternatives would produce near-identical FPS results in Inside. However, the data does not account for driver-level optimizations or specific game engine quirks, so real-world results could vary slightly.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2869 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, which might seem surprising given the high FPS numbers. However, the ranking considers all possible hardware combinations, including much more powerful and expensive setups. The percentile ranking for the CPU itself is 73, meaning it outperforms 73% of all CPUs tested. The GPU ranks at the 63rd percentile, outperforming 63% of all GPUs. When combined, the pairing produces a system that is better than average but not in the top tier. The rank of 2869 out of 3716 indicates that there are 847 combos that perform better, which is expected given the mid-range positioning of both components.

The Verdict

Based on the measured FPS data and the 60 FPS playable threshold, this PC can run Inside very well at most settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 122 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all settings also clear 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 88 FPS average. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium settings clear 60 FPS, with Medium averaging 93 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K fall just below the threshold at 58 and 55 FPS respectively.

The verdictByResolution data confirms that the best playable setting at 4K is Medium, achieving 93 FPS average, while at both 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is the best setting, achieving 88 and 122 FPS average respectively. This means the system is fully capable of running the game at maximum settings for all common gaming resolutions up to 1440p, and at high quality settings for 4K. For gamers with 4K displays, dropping from Ultra to Medium still provides an excellent visual experience while maintaining smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Inside at 4K with 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only with Low or Medium settings. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 93, while at 4K High it drops to 58, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 55. Medium is the highest setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 88 FPS, which is the highest preset available. All settings from Low to Ultra at 1440p stay above 60 FPS, so you can safely use Ultra for the best visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to similar processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 (0.3%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 (0.3%). All are within 0.3% of each other.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests yes. At 4K, the frame rate drops significantly from Low (116 FPS) to Medium (93 FPS) to High (58 FPS) to Ultra (55 FPS). This steep scaling with settings indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU has ample performance headroom based on its benchmark scores.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 129. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a very smooth experience. The minimum FPS is not recorded for High settings, but the average suggests consistent performance.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 2869 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the 77th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it performs better than 77% of all combinations tested, though it is not in the top tier.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 122 FPS. All settings at this resolution exceed 60 FPS, so you can use the highest quality preset without concern.

For 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average of 88 FPS. As with 1080p, all settings at this resolution maintain an average above 60 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 93 FPS. Low settings average 116 FPS, but High (58 FPS) and Ultra (55 FPS) both fall below the playable threshold. Medium is the recommended maximum for 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals interesting insights into how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance in Inside. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings, with Low reaching 257 FPS and Ultra reaching 122 FPS. The relatively small difference between High (129 FPS) and Ultra (122 FPS) suggests that at this resolution, the system is not heavily GPU-bound, as the RX 6600 has enough raw power to handle the rendering load. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, as indicated by its 1680 Cinebench R23 single-core score, likely keeps up with the high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains strong. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by approximately 30-40% across all settings, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's role becomes less prominent as the GPU takes on more rendering work. The fact that Ultra at 1440p still averages 88 FPS suggests that the RX 6600's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are sufficient for this resolution, despite the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The steep drop from Medium (93 FPS) to High (58 FPS) to Ultra (55 FPS) indicates that the RX 6600's compute resources are saturated at this resolution. The CPU, which has plenty of headroom based on its 73rd percentile ranking, is not the bottleneck. The scaling pattern across resolutions and presets demonstrates that Inside is primarily GPU-bound on this system, with the CPU providing adequate support even at the highest frame rates. The 4K results highlight the GPU's 8 GB memory capacity and bandwidth constraints, as the game's visual complexity at higher presets demands more graphics processing than the card can deliver at 60 FPS.