Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a wide range of performance in Inside, depending on resolution and settings. At 1080p, the pairing is overwhelmingly fast, while 4K Ultra demands compromises. For a puzzle platformer, the measured data shows this setup is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience across most configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the database’s nearest rival data, the CPU and GPU in this combo each sit near other hardware that would produce similar frame rates. The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, placing it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047, a negligible 0% difference. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, which is 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X both score 18982 and 18979 respectively, each about 0.3% lower. In practical terms, any of these processors would yield nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Inside, though the i5-12400F’s desktop-oriented 65 W TDP and 6-core, 12-thread configuration differentiate it from mobile and server parts.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, sitting at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283, a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.6% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171 (0.8% lower). This means that swapping the RTX 2060 for any of these alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable results in this game. However, the RTX 2060’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, 192-bit bus, and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth give it a distinct edge in texture-heavy scenes, even if raw compute scores are similar.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data for Inside shows that the GPU is the dominant component at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower settings where frame rates climb dramatically. At 1920x1080, the average FPS jumps from 130.7 on High to 254.1 on Low, a 94% increase. This massive scaling indicates that the GPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p Low; instead, the CPU’s single-thread performance, measured at 909 in 3dmark single-thread and 3481 in Passmark single-thread, governs the ceiling. The i5-12400F’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz and Alder Lake architecture clearly provide enough headroom to push beyond 250 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is tighter but still significant. Low settings produce 182.6 FPS, while High drops to 94.6 FPS. The gap between Low and High is 48%, showing that GPU load is increasing, but the CPU still has influence. At 3840x2160, the pattern reverses: Low yields 115.5 FPS, Medium 93.4 FPS, and High 58.1 FPS. Here, the RTX 2060’s 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 and 201.6 GTexel/s texture rate become the limiting factor, as the resolution demands far more pixel throughput. The CPU’s role diminishes at 4K, evidenced by the smaller relative jump from 115.5 FPS at Low to 93.4 FPS at Medium, only a 19% drop compared to the 94% jump seen at 1080p. For this game, players with high-refresh 1080p monitors will benefit most from the CPU, while 4K users are entirely GPU-bound.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides exact average FPS readings for all three resolutions and four presets, with no minimum or maximum values recorded. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 254.1 FPS on Low, 202.3 FPS on Medium, 130.7 FPS on High, and 124.3 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that even the most demanding preset at 1080p is more than triple the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Medium and High is 71.6 FPS, suggesting that High settings introduce significant visual effects that cost performance, but the result remains exceptionally smooth.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 182.6 FPS on Low, 145.1 FPS on Medium, 94.6 FPS on High, and 89.9 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial: Ultra falls from 124.3 to 89.9 FPS, a 28% reduction. Still, every preset clears the 60 FPS bar by a wide margin. At 3840x2160, the numbers tighten considerably: 115.5 FPS on Low, 93.4 FPS on Medium, 58.1 FPS on High, and 52.5 FPS on Ultra. High and Ultra both fall below the playable threshold, meaning 4K users must stick to Low or Medium for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The difference between Medium and High at 4K is 35.3 FPS, a steep penalty for the extra detail.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2944 out of 3716 combos for Inside. That places it in the lower 21% of all tested systems, which may seem surprising given the high frame rates recorded. However, the ranking reflects the entire spectrum of hardware, including far more powerful CPUs and GPUs that achieve hundreds of FPS at 4K. The 58th percentile GPU and 73rd percentile CPU explain this position: the combo is above average for each component individually, but the combined rank is dragged down by the GPU’s mid-tier status relative to modern flagships. In practical terms, this rank means the system is faster than roughly 79% of tested combos, but it is not a top-tier setup for pushing extreme refresh rates or maximum 4K quality.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, this PC can absolutely run Inside with excellent results at 1080p and 1440p, and with settings adjustments at 4K. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best option at 93.4 FPS average. High and Ultra both fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold, so 4K users should avoid those presets. At 2560x1440, every preset is playable, and Ultra is the best choice at 89.9 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 124.3 FPS average. For a puzzle platformer like Inside, which relies on precise timing and atmospheric visuals, the 1440p Ultra experience at 89.9 FPS is arguably the sweet spot, offering high detail without sacrificing smoothness. The 4K Medium setting at 93.4 FPS is also viable for those with 4K displays, provided they accept reduced visual fidelity. Overall, the system clears the 60 FPS bar in 10 out of 12 tested configurations, with only 4K High and 4K Ultra falling short.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 1080p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, the data shows 124.3 FPS average at 1920x1080 Ultra, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: Medium is the best playable setting at 3840x2160, delivering 93.4 FPS average. Low also works at 115.5 FPS, but High and Ultra both drop below 60 FPS.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K for this game?

A: At Low settings, 1080p delivers 254.1 FPS versus 115.5 FPS at 4K, a 138.6 FPS difference. At Ultra, the gap is 124.3 FPS versus 52.5 FPS, a 71.8 FPS difference.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for high frame rates in Inside?*

A: The GPU matters more at 4K, where frame rates drop sharply with higher presets. At 1080p Low, the CPU limits performance, as shown by the 94% jump from High to Low settings.

Q: Does this combo exceed the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average is 58.1 FPS, and at Ultra it is 52.5 FPS. Both fall short of 60 FPS. All other tested settings across 1080p and 1440p exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060’s average benchmark score is 15290, nearly identical to the GTX 580 at 15283 (0% delta) and the Radeon 680M at 15270 (0.1% lower). The RTX 3050 OEM and RX 7600 are slightly behind at 0.6% and 0.8% lower scores, respectively.