Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a thoroughly capable experience in Inside, a 2016 Puzzle Platformer. Benchmark data shows this combination produces high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the lowest average being 61.1 FPS at 4K Ultra. The measured FPS data indicates the system is consistently above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it a strong match for the game's demanding visual style and physics-based puzzles. The following analysis breaks down the performance metrics, compares the hardware to similar alternatives, and examines the roles of the CPU and GPU at each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). All figures represent average FPS, as minimum and maximum values were not recorded in the data.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset achieves an average of 281.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this combination. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 225.3 FPS, still a massive margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset delivers 142.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still maintains an average of 137.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a drop of 144.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom even at maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows a clear step down from 1080p. The Low preset averages 203.2 FPS, which is 78.6 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium follows at 160.7 FPS, High at 100.5 FPS, and Ultra at 97 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 106.2 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p scaling. Notably, the difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 3.5 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects have a minimal impact at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still playable across all presets, but the margins tighten considerably. The Low preset averages 126.3 FPS, which is a significant reduction from the 1440p Low result but still double the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 102.7 FPS, High to 65.3 FPS, and Ultra to 61.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that comes close to the playable threshold, with just 1.1 FPS of headroom. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 65.2 FPS, which is a larger relative drop than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 3060 Ti handles Inside with ease at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra is the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS boundary. The absence of min and max FPS data means the analysis relies solely on averages, but the high margins suggest that even worst-case dips would likely stay above the playable threshold in most scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for how this combination compares to other hardware that might be considered for playing Inside.

For the Intel Core i5-12400F, the closest alternatives in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Intel Core 3 201E, Intel Core i5-1335U, and AMD EPYC 7773X. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average score of 19047, which is nearly identical to the i5-12400F's 19039, with a delta of 0%. This means the two processors would perform virtually the same in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, a delta of -0.1%, making it slightly faster on average. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a delta of 0.3%, indicating the i5-12400F is marginally ahead. The AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a delta of 0.3%. In practice, all four rivals would deliver indistinguishable CPU performance in Inside, which is not a heavily threaded title.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 9060, AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, and AMD Radeon R9 370X. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti's 16129, meaning the RTX 3060 Ti is slightly faster. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, a delta of -1.4%, indicating the RTX 3060 Ti trails it by a small margin. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, also a delta of -1.4%, so it would be marginally ahead in GPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, a delta of 1.7%, putting it behind the RTX 3060 Ti. In a game like Inside, where the GPU is often the primary driver of frame rate, these small deltas translate to a few FPS differences at most, meaning any of these cards would offer a similar experience.

The CPU and GPU rivals together suggest that this combination sits in a well-populated performance tier. Users with any of the listed alternative processors or graphics cards would see comparable frame rates in Inside, with the RTX 3060 Ti holding a slight edge over most of its immediate competitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component matters more for Inside requires examining how performance scales with resolution and settings. The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more dominant, while the CPU's role diminishes.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset reaching 281.8 FPS. Such high frame rates often indicate CPU involvement, as the GPU can render frames quickly enough to be limited by the processor's ability to issue draw calls. The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is well-suited for this task. However, the scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (a drop of 144.7 FPS) shows that the GPU still has a significant impact, as higher settings increase the per-frame rendering cost. The CPU likely provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck, but the GPU's workload is the primary factor in the frame rate differences between presets.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets compared to 1080p, with the Low preset falling from 281.8 to 203.2 FPS. This 78.6 FPS reduction is attributable to the increased pixel count, which places more demand on the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The CPU's role becomes less critical at this resolution, as the GPU is spending more time on each frame. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 3.5 FPS, which suggests that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not particularly taxing on the GPU at this resolution, and the CPU is not a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The Low preset averages 126.3 FPS, which is 76.9 FPS lower than the 1440p Low result. This substantial drop highlights the GPU's struggle to keep up with the 4K pixel count. The Ultra preset's 61.1 FPS average is just above the playable threshold, and the 4.2 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 4K is minimal, indicating that the GPU is saturated. The CPU's influence at 4K is negligible, as the i5-12400F can easily feed the GPU with frames at these settings.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this analysis. From 1080p to 1440p, the Low preset drops by 78.6 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K, it drops by another 76.9 FPS. This consistent reduction across resolutions points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck, while the CPU's performance remains stable. For Inside, users should expect the GPU to dictate frame rates at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom even at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 2493 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the 33rd percentile among all tested systems, meaning roughly two-thirds of the tested combinations perform better. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the high frame rates measured, but it reflects the fact that Inside is a lightweight game that many older or lower-end systems can run well.

The rank of 2493 indicates that this combination is not at the top of the performance hierarchy, but it is far from the bottom. The 3716 total combos include systems with much more powerful GPUs, such as high-end RTX 40-series cards or AMD Radeon RX 7000-series, which would achieve higher frame rates at 4K Ultra. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combination exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset, so the rank is more a reflection of the hardware's absolute performance ceiling rather than its practical ability to run the game.

The percentileVsAllCpus of 73 for the i5-12400F indicates the processor is in the top 27% of all CPUs, while the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 59 places it in the top 41% of all GPUs. The combination's rank in Inside is lower than either individual percentile, which suggests that the game is more GPU-dependent and that the RTX 3060 Ti's mid-range status holds back the overall combo ranking. In practice, this rank means the system is adequate but not exceptional for Inside, and users seeking maximum frame rates at 4K would need a more powerful GPU.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly shows that the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination can run Inside at playable frame rates in every tested configuration. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the verdictByResolution data confirms that all settings presets at all three resolutions exceed this threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves playable performance across all presets, with the Ultra preset averaging 61.1 FPS, which is just 1.1 FPS above the threshold. The High preset averages 65.3 FPS, Medium at 102.7 FPS, and Low at 126.3 FPS. The best settings at 4K are Ultra, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining 61.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system has more headroom, with the Ultra preset averaging 97 FPS. All presets are comfortably above 60 FPS, with the Low preset reaching 203.2 FPS. The best settings at 1440p are also Ultra, delivering 97 FPS. At 1920x1080, the performance is outstanding, with the Ultra preset averaging 137.1 FPS. The Low preset reaches 281.8 FPS, and all presets are far above the playable threshold. The best settings at 1080p are Ultra, with an average of 137.1 FPS.

The verdict is unequivocal: this PC can run Inside at 60 FPS or higher at any resolution and settings combination tested. Users who prioritize visual fidelity should choose Ultra settings at 4K, knowing they are just above the playable line, while those who prefer higher frame rates can drop to Low at 4K for 126.3 FPS or even use 1080p for over 280 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination achieves in Inside?*

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 281.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 61.1 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, a delta of -1.4%, meaning the RX 5700 XT is slightly faster on average.

*Q: Which component is more important for performance at 4K in Inside?*

A: The GPU is the dominant component at 4K, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops from 1440p to 4K across all settings, while the CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Inside?*

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F and RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 2493 out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution.

Q: Are there any settings presets that fail to reach 60 FPS at any resolution?

A: No, all settings presets at all three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, and 4K) exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the lowest average being 61.1 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution, based on the measured average FPS data.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 137.1 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that is more than double the playable threshold. The High preset at 142.3 FPS is nearly identical in performance, but Ultra offers additional graphical effects at a negligible cost.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again is the best, with an average of 97 FPS. This is well above 60 FPS and offers the full visual experience. The High preset at 100.5 FPS is slightly faster, but the difference of 3.5 FPS is unlikely to be noticeable, making Ultra the recommended choice.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best, averaging 61.1 FPS. This is just above the playable threshold, so users who want more headroom could drop to High at 65.3 FPS or Medium at 102.7 FPS. However, for the best visual quality while still being playable, Ultra is the correct setting, as it offers the highest fidelity without dropping below 60 FPS.