Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks in the 57th percentile of tested combos for Inside, sitting at position 2129 out of 3716. This is a thoroughly playable configuration for the game across all tested resolutions, with the data showing that even the most demanding preset at 4K clears the 60 FPS threshold by a meaningful margin. The verdict is straightforward: this combo does not struggle with Inside at any resolution or setting level tested, making it a safe pairing for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 2129 out of 3716 tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pairing lands just above the median of the database. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 73 indicates it is a strong processor relative to the entire field, while the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 59 shows it sits slightly above average among all graphics cards. The combination produces measured FPS numbers that are consistently high, suggesting that the game's demands are well within the capabilities of both components.

The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not a bottleneck here. The i5-12400F produces a passmark_multithread score of 19433 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3481, both of which are robust figures for a 6-core, 12-thread part. The GPU's passmark_g3d score of 17631 and 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 3322 confirm it can handle the rendering workload. In the context of Inside, which is a puzzle platformer from 2016, the hardware is substantially overqualified, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result averaging 66 FPS.

The ranking position is influenced by the sheer number of combinations in the database rather than by any weakness in this specific pairing. The data shows that this combo delivers frame rates that would be considered excellent for modern AAA titles, and for a game of Inside's scope, the performance headroom is considerable. The measured FPS at 1080p Low reaching 309 average FPS demonstrates that the combo is operating far from its limits at lower settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearestRivals show that the Intel Core i5-12400F performs nearly identically to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, with a deltaPct of 0. The Intel Core 3 201E trails by just 0.1%, while the Intel Core i5-1335U is 0.3% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 7773X also sits 0.3% ahead. These small deltas mean that swapping the i5-12400F for any of these four processors would produce essentially indistinguishable results in Inside, as the game is not heavily multithreaded and the single-thread scores are all comparable.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 9060's nearestRivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which is 0.7% ahead in average score, and the AMD Radeon R9 370X and AMD Radeon RX 7700, both 1% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails by 2.1%. For Inside specifically, any of these graphics cards would deliver similar performance, as the game's requirements are modest relative to all of these parts. The deltaPct values are so small that the choice between these GPUs would come down to other factors, not measurable FPS differences in this title.

Users looking to replicate this combo's performance could consider pairing any of the rival CPUs with any of the rival GPUs. The data suggests that the frame rates would remain within a few percentage points of what the i5-12400F and RX 9060 produce. The CPU's avgBenchmarkScore of 19039 is nearly identical to the Ryzen 5 7535HS's 19047, and the GPU's avgBenchmarkScore of 16014 is within 1% of the R9 370X's 15862, so the overall system behavior would be highly similar.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 shows an average of 70 FPS on High settings, 66 FPS on Ultra, 112 FPS on Medium, and 140 FPS on Low. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the Ultra preset maintains a 66 FPS average.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 106 FPS, which is the highest quality setting tested and remains well above 60 FPS. The data shows that High averages 111 FPS, Medium averages 178 FPS, and Low averages 222 FPS, but Ultra is the best choice because it delivers the maximum visual quality while still clearing the threshold comfortably.

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

A: The i5-12400F has an avgBenchmarkScore of 19039. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047 with a deltaPct of 0, the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 with a deltaPct of -0.1, and both the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X are 0.3% ahead. These differences are negligible for gaming performance.

Q: Is the RX 9060's performance close to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: Yes. The RX 9060 has an avgBenchmarkScore of 16014, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, putting the RTX 3060 Ti just 0.7% ahead. In Inside, this difference would translate to less than 1 FPS in most scenarios, making them effectively equivalent for this game.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the measured average FPS is 247, with a minimum of 210 and a maximum of 284. This is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold and indicates the combo is running the game with significant headroom.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a bottleneck. With the CPU's passmark_single_thread score of 3481 and the GPU's passmark_g3d score of 17631, both components are strong enough that the game's frame rates are limited by neither. The 4K Ultra result of 66 FPS average suggests the GPU is the more stressed component, but it still clears the threshold comfortably.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all results clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdictByResolution data confirms that at 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 66 FPS; at 2560x1440, Ultra averages 106 FPS; and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 147 FPS. There is no resolution or settings level in the measured set where this combo falls below 60 FPS, which means users can max out the game's graphical options without concern.

The most demanding scenario tested is 4K Ultra, which still produces a 66 FPS average. This is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that even in more complex scenes, the frame rate would rarely dip below playable levels. The 4K Medium preset shows a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS, indicating consistent performance even with some frame time variance. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, this level of performance ensures smooth gameplay with no perceptible stuttering.

At lower resolutions, the performance is overwhelming. The 1080p Low preset averages 309 FPS, and even the 1080p Ultra preset averages 147 FPS. This indicates that the combo is far more powerful than the game requires, and users with high refresh rate monitors will be able to take full advantage of them. The 1440p results are similarly strong, with Ultra averaging 106 FPS, which is ideal for 100Hz or 120Hz displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 70 FPS, the Low preset averages 140 FPS, the Medium preset averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 and maximum of 128, and the Ultra preset averages 66 FPS. The data shows a clear scaling pattern where lower settings yield proportionally higher frame rates, with Low being roughly double the Ultra performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 111 FPS, the Low preset averages 222 FPS, the Medium preset averages 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 and maximum of 204, and the Ultra preset averages 106 FPS. The jump from 4K to 1440p provides a substantial performance increase across all settings, with Ultra improving from 66 to 106 FPS and Low improving from 140 to 222 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 155 FPS, the Low preset averages 309 FPS, the Medium preset averages 247 FPS with a minimum of 210 and maximum of 284, and the Ultra preset averages 147 FPS. The 1080p results are the highest of the three resolutions, with even the most demanding Ultra setting staying above 140 FPS. The minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings across all resolutions show that the combo maintains consistent frame pacing, with the 1080p Medium minimum of 210 FPS being particularly strong.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 66 FPS. This is the best visual quality available, and the data shows it clears the threshold by 6 FPS. Users who prefer higher frame rates could drop to High for 70 FPS or Medium for 112 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 106 FPS, making it the best settings choice at this resolution. The margin above 60 FPS is substantial at 46 FPS, allowing for some frame rate variability without dropping below playable levels. The High preset at 111 FPS is nearly identical, so users can choose either based on preference.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 147 FPS, which is the best settings selection at this resolution. This is 87 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing enormous headroom. The data indicates that even the most demanding settings at 1080p will not cause performance issues, and the combo can easily drive high refresh rate displays at this resolution.