Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a formidable combination for running Inside, a Puzzle Platformer released on 2016-07-06. Benchmark data confirms this combo ranks in the 66th percentile of tested configurations, sitting at rank 1266 out of 3716 combos. This places it comfortably above the median performer, indicating that this system is more than capable of handling the game’s demands. The measured FPS data is actual, not estimated, and the verdict is clear: this PC will run Inside with exceptional fluidity across all tested resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3716 tested combos, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti achieves rank 1266. This position puts it in the top third of all systems tested, a strong showing for a desktop setup. The percentile ranking of 73 for the CPU and 75 for the GPU individually highlight that both components are above-average performers in their respective categories. When combined, they produce a system that is well-balanced for this title.

The data indicates that the system does not bottleneck in Inside. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers 187.2 FPS, which is a massive margin over the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even at the most demanding 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, it maintains 86.8 FPS. This level of performance suggests that the combo is not struggling to keep up with the game’s rendering requirements; rather, it is delivering headroom that would allow for other tasks or higher refresh rate displays. The rank of 1266 confirms the synergy between the 6-core, 12-thread processor and the Ampere-architecture GPU, which work together to avoid any significant frame rate dips.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti shifts depending on the resolution and preset, but the data suggests the GPU is the primary driver of performance in Inside. Looking at the scaling from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS at Ultra settings drops from 187.2 to 137, a reduction of roughly 26.8%. Moving further to 3840x2160 at Ultra, the FPS falls to 86.8, which is another 36.6% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo hits 319.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 132.1 FPS, a substantial gap that indicates the GPU is still doing the heavy lifting, but the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to reach very high frame rates. The i5-12400F, with its boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 18 MB of shared L3 cache, shows it can handle the game’s logic without becoming a limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the gap between Low (180.5 FPS) and Ultra (86.8 FPS) narrows to 93.7 FPS, confirming that pixel throughput is the main constraint. In short, the RTX 3070 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are the deciding factors, while the CPU provides a stable platform that never holds the system back.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the data identifies the most demanding preset that still maintains an average FPS at or above 60. The results are consistently excellent, allowing for maximum visual quality in every scenario.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 187.2 FPS. This is well above the playable threshold, leaving significant headroom for a high-refresh-rate monitor.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 137 FPS. This resolution and preset combination offers a perfect balance of visual fidelity and performance, easily clearing the 60 FPS bar.

At 3840x2160, the best setting remains Ultra, achieving an average of 86.8 FPS. This is a remarkable result for 4K gaming, proving that the RTX 3070 Ti can handle the resolution with all settings maxed out. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are listed as playable at every resolution, but Ultra is the recommended choice for the best experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are considering other hardware, the benchmark data provides nearby alternatives for both the CPU and GPU that would yield similar performance in Inside.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals are extremely close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a negligible delta of 0.0% from the i5. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a 0.3% difference, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a 0.3% difference. In practical terms, any of these chips would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at the tested settings. The choice between them would come down to other factors like platform features or power consumption, not gaming performance here.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 29945. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile, which scores 29928, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, which is 0.5% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783, a 0.5% lower score. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 30433, placing it 1.6% ahead. These deltas are all within a small margin, meaning a system with any of these GPUs would produce very similar FPS numbers in Inside. The RTX 2080 Ti, for instance, would be virtually indistinguishable from the 3070 Ti in this title, making it a viable alternative if found at a different price point.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 86.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All tested settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The highest playable setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 137 FPS. This is more than double the required 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 187.2 at 1920x1080 to 86.8 at 3840x2160. This is a reduction of 100.4 FPS, or approximately 53.6% of the original frame rate, showing the increased load on the GPU at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 Ti in this game?

A: No. The data shows that the system scales predictably with resolution, which indicates a GPU-bound workload. The CPU’s high single-core performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 909) ensures it can keep up with the GPU’s demands.

*Q: Which component is more important for Inside?*

A: The GPU is the primary driver. The frame rate differences between presets at the same resolution are large, such as the 132.1 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1920x1080, which points to the graphics card being the main performance factor.

Q: Are there other GPUs that perform similarly to the RTX 3070 Ti?

A: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 has an average score that is 0.5% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 0.5% lower. These would provide a near-identical experience in Inside.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution is unequivocal: all tested settings are playable at every resolution. At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra with an average of 187.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best, delivering 137 FPS. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, Ultra settings maintain an average of 86.8 FPS.

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination is a top-tier pairing for this title. With the GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, it is more than enough to handle the game’s stylized visuals. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, ensures that frame pacing remains consistent. This system is not just about hitting 60 FPS; it is about exceeding it by a wide margin at the highest quality settings. For a game like Inside, which is a Puzzle Platformer, this hardware provides a flawless, high-refresh-rate experience that will be limited only by the display it is connected to. The data confirms that this is a reliable and powerful configuration for this game.