Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a highly capable Inside experience, with benchmark data showing that this combination can handle the game at maximum settings in 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a settings reduction to stay fluid. The measured FPS data reveals a pattern where the game scales dramatically with resolution, but remains playable across most of the tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo's performance is the most constrained. Under the High preset, the average frame rate is 54 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Dropping to Medium settings lifts the average to 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the threshold. The Low preset yields an average of 108 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 52 FPS, the lowest average recorded at this resolution. Notably, only the Medium and Low presets at 4K deliver playable performance above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture improves substantially. The High preset averages 86 FPS, while the Medium preset reaches 138 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 159 FPS. The Low preset produces an impressive 172 FPS average, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 82 FPS. This means every single preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding settings offering a 22 FPS cushion.

At 1920x1080, performance is abundant across the board. The Low preset hits an average of 240 FPS, while Medium averages 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. High settings produce 120 FPS, and Ultra maintains a strong 114 FPS average. The data shows that at 1080p, this hardware combination never dips below the playability threshold, even under maximum load.

The min/max data is only available for the Medium preset at each resolution, which limits the ability to assess frame time consistency for other settings. However, the available data for Medium settings shows tight ranges: at 4K, the spread from min to max is 26 FPS, at 1440p it is 42 FPS, and at 1080p it is 58 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset provides a stable experience, with the frame rate variance increasing as resolution decreases, likely due to the CPU becoming less of a constraint at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2983 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall distribution, which is interesting given its strong absolute performance in this game. The percentile ranking for the CPU is 73, indicating it outperforms 73% of all tested CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile. These relatively high component-level rankings do not translate directly into a top-tier combo ranking for this specific title, suggesting that Inside's engine is not particularly demanding on the hardware in a way that would push this combo higher.

The rank of 2983 out of 3716 means that roughly 20% of tested configurations perform better in this game. Given that Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer with modest graphical requirements, this ranking likely reflects the fact that many higher-end combinations have been tested, rather than any weakness in this specific pairing. The data indicates that this combo is more than sufficient for the game, but it does not sit at the top of the leaderboard among all tested systems.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component is doing the heavy lifting. At 4K, the High preset averages 54 FPS, while at 1440p the same preset averages 86 FPS, a 59% increase in frame rate from halving the pixel count. This substantial jump indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as reducing the resolution workload directly translates into significant FPS gains.

The Ultra preset shows a similar pattern: 52 FPS at 4K versus 82 FPS at 1440p, a 58% improvement. When moving from 1440p to 1080p, the Ultra preset jumps from 82 FPS to 114 FPS, a 39% increase. This diminishing return as resolution drops suggests that the CPU begins to play a larger role at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed and the processor's ability to feed frames becomes more relevant.

The Low preset data reinforces this interpretation. At 4K, Low averages 108 FPS, at 1440p it averages 172 FPS, and at 1080p it reaches 240 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 1080p is 68 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 64 FPS jump from 4K to 1440p. This linear scaling at Low settings across all resolutions suggests that the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU even at lower graphical loads, but the GPU still remains the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The Intel Core i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power for this game. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and single-core score of 1680 indicate strong performance for a mainstream desktop processor. The Arc B570, with its 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, handles the graphical workload effectively. The data suggests that for this game, the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, while the CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p, though neither component appears to be a weak link in the chain.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly indicates that this PC can run Inside with playable performance in most configurations. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best option at 87 FPS average. The High preset at 54 FPS and Ultra at 52 FPS both fall short of the 60 FPS threshold, so these should be avoided at 4K.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best choice at 82 FPS average. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing players to experience the game at its highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 86 FPS average at High settings also provides a good alternative if frame rate stability is prioritized over visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the game runs exceptionally well, with all presets clearing 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 114 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a smooth experience. Even the most demanding settings at 1080p offer nearly double the playability threshold, making this resolution the sweet spot for this hardware combination.

The verdict is straightforward: this system is fully capable of running Inside at 60 FPS or above in 1080p and 1440p at any preset, and at 4K with Medium settings or lower. Players targeting 4K should stick to Medium settings for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K resolution with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only with reduced settings. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 87 FPS and Low averages 108 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS.

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

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 82 FPS. All four presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested systems for Inside?

A: This combo ranks 2983 out of 3716 tested combinations for Inside, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the distribution. Despite this ranking, the actual performance is strong, indicating the ranking reflects the large number of higher-end systems tested rather than a deficiency in this pairing.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes less dominant at 1080p, with frame rates scaling less dramatically between presets. At Low settings, the game hits 240 FPS at 1080p, indicating the CPU can feed frames quickly enough, but the GPU still handles the bulk of the workload.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The minimum FPS data is only available for the Medium preset at each resolution: 74 FPS at 4K, 117 FPS at 1440p, and 163 FPS at 1080p. This data shows that the Medium preset maintains frame rates well above the playability threshold.

Q: How much of a performance gap exists between High and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 54 FPS while Ultra averages 52 FPS, a difference of only 2 FPS. Both fall below the 60 FPS threshold, so neither is recommended for 4K play.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average frame rate of 87 FPS. This provides the best visual quality available while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. The Low preset also works at 108 FPS, but Medium offers better graphics without sacrificing performance.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that remains playable, averaging 82 FPS. This allows players to enable all visual features while still enjoying a smooth experience. The 22 FPS cushion above the threshold provides room for scene complexity spikes without dropping below 60 FPS.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 114 FPS. This is nearly double the playability threshold, ensuring a very smooth experience even in the most demanding scenes. The High preset at 120 FPS is also an option for those who prefer slightly higher frame rates over maximum visual fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has a nearly identical average benchmark score of 19047, with a deltaPct of 0, meaning it performs essentially the same in synthetic tests. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, just 0.1% lower, while the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also 0.3% higher. These CPUs would likely produce similar results in Inside, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the closest rival with an average score of 20534, just 0.1% higher than the Arc B570. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% higher, and would be a natural alternative within the same product family. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.4% higher, while the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.5% higher. These GPUs should deliver comparable frame rates in Inside when paired with a similar CPU.

The data indicates that swapping the i5-12400F for a Ryzen 5 7535HS or Core 3 201E would have virtually no impact on game performance, as their benchmark scores are within 0.3% of each other. Similarly, choosing an Arc A750 instead of the B570 would result in nearly identical gameplay, with the performance difference being negligible for this title. This suggests that the overall experience with any of these combinations would be very similar, with the primary differences appearing in other, more demanding games.