Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination delivers a definitive “yes” for running Inside, with the data showing that every single tested resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS threshold. The pairing is so strong that even at 4K with Ultra settings, the average frame rate holds at 61 FPS, making this a system that can handle the game’s most demanding visual options without compromise.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 64 FPS on High settings, 61 FPS on Ultra, and 127 FPS on Low. All four presets at 4K are above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 97 FPS, which is the highest settings option available and still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that there is no need to lower settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047, a negligible 0% delta. The Intel Core 3 201E trails by 0.1%, while the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X are both 0.3% ahead in score.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks in the 57th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 15171, placing it directly alongside the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which is 0.2% behind.

Q: Is the 1080p performance high enough for high-refresh-rate monitors?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 282 FPS on Low, 226 FPS on Medium, 141 FPS on High, and 134 FPS on Ultra. All settings exceed 134 FPS, making the setup suitable for 120Hz or 144Hz displays.

Q: Are there any settings at any resolution where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest average frame rate recorded across all twelve tested combinations is 61 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The minimum frame rates recorded for Medium settings at each resolution are 87 FPS at 4K, 138 FPS at 1440p, and 192 FPS at 1080p, all well above the threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data for Inside reveals a workload where the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling, but the CPU’s headroom ensures no bottleneck at any resolution. Examining the scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same settings shows a clear pattern. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 141 FPS at 1920x1080 to 101 FPS at 2560x1440, a 28% reduction, and then further to 64 FPS at 3840x2160, a 37% reduction from 1440p. This progressive decline is classic GPU-bound behavior, where the rendering load increases with pixel count while the CPU work remains relatively constant.

The Low settings data reinforces this interpretation. At 1920x1080, the system produces 282 FPS, dropping to 203 FPS at 1440p and 127 FPS at 4K. The fact that even at the lowest settings the frame rate remains exceptionally high across all resolutions indicates the CPU is never the limiting factor. The i5-12400F’s 3DMark scores support this: its single-thread score of 909 and 2-thread score of 1699 demonstrate strong per-core performance, which is what matters most for a game like Inside that does not heavily utilize many threads.

The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as settings increase. The transition from Medium to Ultra at 4K shows the average dropping from 102 FPS to 61 FPS, a 40% performance cost for the highest visual quality. At 1440p, the same settings transition costs 40% of the frame rate (162 FPS to 97 FPS), and at 1080p, the cost is 41% (226 FPS to 134 FPS). This consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates the GPU is handling additional visual effects uniformly, with the CPU providing consistent support without introducing frame pacing issues.

The minimum frame rate data for Medium settings further illustrates the CPU’s stability. At 4K, the minimum is 87 FPS against a 102 FPS average, showing a 15% variance. At 1440p, the minimum of 138 FPS against a 162 FPS average is a 15% variance, and at 1080p, the minimum of 192 FPS against a 226 FPS average is also a 15% variance. This consistent variance across resolutions confirms that the frame delivery is smooth and not subject to CPU-related hitches, even when the GPU is under maximum load.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2500th out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places the combo in the 67th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly one-third of the tested configurations perform better. The ranking is notable because the game itself is not extremely demanding, so the combination’s position is more reflective of the raw power of the components than of any specific optimization for this title.

The GPU’s individual standing provides context for this ranking. The Radeon RX 7600 sits in the 57th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15171. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, scores 15199, a 0.2% difference, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560X is 0.6% behind and the AMD Radeon 680M is 0.7% ahead. This tight grouping suggests the RX 7600 is a mid-tier performer, yet it still delivers frame rates that are 2.2 times the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p Ultra.

The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking among all processors is higher than the GPU’s standing, indicating that the i5-12400F has more headroom relative to its peers than the RX 7600 does. This asymmetry is beneficial for Inside, as the game’s workload is not heavily multi-threaded. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and single-core score of 1680 demonstrate a balanced architecture, but for this game, the single-core performance is what keeps the frame rate high. The combo’s 2500th rank is thus a product of the GPU’s mid-tier position, while the CPU’s stronger relative performance ensures it does not drag down the overall result.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested, with no exceptions. The verdict data is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four settings (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) are marked as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 61 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra delivering 97 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra hitting 134 FPS.

The 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS is the only data point that sits close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it. For gamers who prioritize visual fidelity, this means the game can be run at maximum settings on a 4K display without dropping below the playable threshold. The 1440p and 1080p results offer substantial headroom, with the Ultra presets delivering frame rates that are 62% and 123% above the threshold respectively. The data shows that the system is not just playable but comfortably so, and there is no scenario in the tested matrix where the user would need to compromise on settings to achieve a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system produces an average of 64 FPS on High settings, with no minimum or maximum data recorded. Low settings yield 127 FPS average. Medium settings provide an average of 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. Ultra settings deliver an average of 61 FPS. The progression shows a 50% drop from Low to High, and a further 5% drop from High to Ultra, indicating that the most demanding settings impose a significant but manageable load.

At 2560x1440, High settings average 101 FPS, Low settings average 203 FPS, and Medium settings average 162 FPS with a minimum of 138 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS. Ultra settings deliver an average of 97 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is only 4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional effects are less costly at 1440p than at 4K.

At 1920x1080, High settings average 141 FPS, Low settings average 282 FPS, and Medium settings average 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 259 FPS. Ultra settings deliver an average of 134 FPS. The variance between minimum and maximum at Medium settings is 67 FPS, which is the largest absolute spread in the entire dataset, but the minimum still comfortably exceeds the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 61 FPS. This is the only resolution where the highest settings barely clear the threshold, but it does clear it, making Ultra the recommended choice for 4K displays.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, delivering an average of 97 FPS. The data shows that the system has enough headroom at this resolution to run the game at maximum settings without any concern, as the frame rate is 62% above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, Ultra remains the best setting, with an average of 134 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, providing ample performance for high-refresh-rate monitors. The recommendation for all three resolutions is the same: use Ultra settings, as the system has the capability to run Inside at its highest visual quality without sacrificing playability.