Inside

This analysis examines the Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 for running Inside, a puzzle platformer released on 2016-07-06. The data provided is measured, not estimated, and covers three resolutions with four settings each. The following sections break down the performance characteristics, optimal configurations, and how this combination compares to other tested hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches an average of 320 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 282 FPS average, while High and Ultra produce 177 and 168 FPS respectively.

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K Ultra settings above 60 FPS?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 76, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by 16 frames. All four settings presets at 4K remain above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: Low settings produce 254 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 121 FPS. That represents a 133 FPS reduction, meaning Ultra delivers roughly 52% of the Low preset's frame rate at this resolution.

Q: How does the GPU benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862. It sits 1% below the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and 1.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F ranks in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047, a 0% difference.

Q: Does the 4K Medium preset provide a higher minimum FPS than the 1080p Medium preset?

A: No. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum FPS is 108, while at 1920x1080 Medium the minimum is 240. The higher resolution reduces the minimum frame rate by 132 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data reveals how this pairing behaves across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets: Low hits 320 FPS, Medium 282, High 177, and Ultra 168. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 152 FPS drop, indicating that settings changes have a substantial impact even at lower resolution. Since the CPU's boost clock is 4.40 GHz and it has 6 cores with 12 threads, the processor is likely not the limiting factor at these frame rates; the GPU handles the rendering load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings produce 254 FPS, Medium 203, High 127, and Ultra 121. The difference between High and Ultra narrows to just 6 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth become more significant as resolution increases. The RX 7700's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for the higher pixel count, but the frame rate reduction from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (320 to 254 FPS) indicates a 66 FPS loss, which is a 21% decrease. This points to the GPU being the primary driver of performance at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the role of the GPU becomes even more pronounced. Low settings yield 160 FPS, Medium 128, High 80, and Ultra 76. The jump from 1440p to 4K at Low settings cuts the frame rate by 94 FPS (254 to 160), a 37% reduction. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 76 FPS, which is only 12 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 909 in 3dmark single-thread and 1680 in cinebench r23 single-core, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output, but the data shows that resolution scaling has a larger effect on frame rates than settings changes at 4K. For example, the difference between Medium and High at 4K is 48 FPS (128 to 80), while the difference between Low and Medium is 32 FPS (160 to 128). This suggests that the GPU's fill rate and pixel throughput, rated at 236.1 GPixel/s, are the constraining factors at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 168 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and still provides nearly three times the playable threshold. The data shows that even the most demanding configuration at 1080p is far from stressing this hardware.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain viable, with an average of 121 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 61 frames, giving substantial headroom. The High preset at this resolution produces 127 FPS, but since Ultra exceeds the threshold comfortably, it is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings achieve 76 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but with less margin. The High preset produces 80 FPS, while Medium reaches 128 FPS. All four presets at 4K clear the threshold, so Ultra is the best choice for visual fidelity. The minimum FPS is only recorded for Medium settings, where it hits 108 FPS at 4K, suggesting that frame pacing remains stable even at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a score of 19047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.3% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 (0.3% delta). These processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Inside, as the game's frame rates are likely GPU-bound at most settings. The i5-12400F's multi-thread score of 12380 in cinebench r23 and its 73rd percentile ranking indicate it is a solid mid-range option, but the differences among these rivals are negligible for this title.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 370X with an average score of 15862 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16014 (-1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 15679 (1.1% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129 (-1.7% delta). The RX 7700's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier. In Inside, these rival GPUs would likely produce similar frame rates, with the RTX 3060 Ti being slightly faster by 1.7% and the RX 9060 trailing by 1%. The benchmark scores suggest that any of these alternatives would keep the game well above 60 FPS at all resolutions, though the exact frame rates would vary by a few FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are 320 for Low, 282 for Medium, 177 for High, and 168 for Ultra. The Medium preset records a minimum of 240 FPS and a maximum of 325 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. The High and Ultra presets do not have min/max data recorded, but the averages indicate consistent performance.

At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 254 FPS average, Medium 203 FPS (minimum 173, maximum 234), High 127 FPS, and Ultra 121 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to 6 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's shading units are reaching a saturation point. The Medium preset's minimum of 173 FPS is still far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, Low settings deliver 160 FPS average, Medium 128 FPS (minimum 108, maximum 147), High 80 FPS, and Ultra 76 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS, indicating that the highest settings have diminishing returns at 4K. The Medium preset's minimum of 108 FPS provides a comfortable margin above the threshold, while the Ultra preset's average of 76 FPS leaves 16 FPS of headroom. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a reduction from 168 to 76 FPS, a 92 FPS drop that highlights the GPU's workload at higher pixel counts.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at all tested resolutions and settings, with every configuration clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 168 FPS average, providing three times the playable frame rate. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 121 FPS, still double the threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra delivers 76 FPS, which is above 60 but with less margin than lower resolutions. The verdict data confirms that all four settings at each resolution are playable, with the lowest average being 76 FPS at 4K Ultra. This means the system has significant headroom for future updates or more demanding scenes, though the exact minimum FPS at Ultra settings is not recorded in the data. The combination of the i5-12400F's 73rd percentile CPU performance and the RX 7700's 58th percentile GPU performance is sufficient for this puzzle platformer, which is not a graphically intensive title compared to modern AAA games.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1653 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the 44th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both components. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19039 and the GPU's average score of 15852 contribute to this overall standing. In the context of Inside, this rank suggests that the system outperforms a majority of tested setups, but there are numerous faster combinations. The measured frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are exceptionally high, indicating that the game is not demanding enough to differentiate this combo from higher-ranked alternatives. At 4K Ultra, the 76 FPS average shows that the system can handle the resolution, but the ranking implies that more powerful GPUs would provide additional headroom. The data positions this combo as a capable mid-range option that excels at lower resolutions and remains playable at 4K, though it is not among the top performers in the database.