Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers overwhelming performance in Inside, a 2016 puzzle platformer. Measured data shows this combination produces average frame rates that are dramatically higher than the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset tested, making this a system that can run the game at its absolute maximum settings without any concern for performance bottlenecks. Benchmark results indicate a consistent pattern where even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution maintains a substantial margin of headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination shows a clear scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system produces extraordinary frame rates that begin at 316.8 FPS on Low settings. Moving to Medium settings at the same resolution yields 293.3 FPS, and High settings produce 228.5 FPS. The most demanding preset at 1080p, Ultra, still delivers an average of 217.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is never remotely challenged by the game's rendering load.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain remarkably high. Low settings at this resolution produce an average of 288.6 FPS, while Medium settings deliver 264.8 FPS. High settings at 1440p result in 162.4 FPS, and the Ultra preset maintains 157.4 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at the High preset, which falls from 228.5 FPS to 162.4 FPS, a difference of 66.1 FPS. This suggests that High settings place a notably different load on the hardware compared to the lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the system still produces triple-digit frame rates across all settings. Low settings at 4K average 206.5 FPS, and Medium settings maintain 163.6 FPS. The High preset drops to 104.5 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 99.8 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is substantial for the High and Ultra presets, with High falling from 162.4 FPS to 104.5 FPS and Ultra dropping from 157.4 FPS to 99.8 FPS. Even at the most demanding combination tested — 4K Ultra — the system maintains an average that is nearly 40 FPS above the playable threshold.

The data shows that the minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded for any of the tested configurations, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The consistency of the averages across the spectrum of settings indicates that the hardware is not experiencing any catastrophic performance swings, and the game appears to be well-optimized for this class of hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

Determining the best settings for each resolution requires identifying the most demanding preset that still maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, every preset clears this bar with enormous margin, so the best settings are Ultra, which produces 217.1 FPS. This is more than three and a half times the playable threshold, indicating that the system has massive headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the same situation applies: all four presets are playable, and Ultra delivers 157.4 FPS. This is still more than 2.6 times the 60 FPS threshold, meaning that even at this higher resolution, the system is nowhere near its performance limits. The Ultra preset at 1440p represents the best visual quality available in the game while remaining comfortably above the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is identical in structure: all presets are playable, and Ultra settings produce an average of 99.8 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset drops below three figures, but it remains well above 60 FPS. The margin here is approximately 39.8 FPS, which is still substantial. For a system targeting the highest visual fidelity, 4K Ultra is the clear choice, as it offers the maximum quality while staying nearly 40 FPS above the minimum acceptable frame rate.

The pattern across all three resolutions is that the hardware is so far ahead of the game's requirements that the best settings are always the highest available. There is no scenario in the measured data where a user would need to compromise on visual quality to achieve playable frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component matters more for this game requires examining the scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets. The data shows that the RTX 4070 is the dominant factor in determining performance, as the frame rates scale in a way that is consistent with GPU-bound workloads. The Intel Core i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides ample processing power for a puzzle platformer that does not demand extensive CPU resources.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p provides insight into the workload distribution. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 316.8 FPS to 288.6 FPS, a reduction of 28.2 FPS. At Medium settings, the drop is from 293.3 FPS to 264.8 FPS, a reduction of 28.5 FPS. These relatively modest drops suggest that at lower presets, the system is partially limited by other factors, but the GPU is still the primary driver of performance.

The High and Ultra presets show more pronounced scaling. At High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 66.1 FPS, and at Ultra, the drop is 59.7 FPS. This indicates that as the rendering load increases, the GPU becomes more clearly the limiting factor. The larger absolute drops at higher presets are consistent with increased pixel and shading workloads that fall directly on the GPU.

Scaling from 1440p to 4K shows an even more dramatic effect at the higher presets. High settings drop from 162.4 FPS to 104.5 FPS, a reduction of 57.9 FPS, while Ultra drops from 157.4 FPS to 99.8 FPS, a reduction of 57.6 FPS. The Low and Medium presets see smaller drops of 82.1 FPS and 101.2 FPS respectively, but these are still significant. The consistent pattern across resolutions is that the GPU is the primary performance driver, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

The fact that the system produces over 200 FPS at 1080p Low and nearly 290 FPS at 1440p Low suggests that the i5-12400F is more than capable of feeding the RTX 4070 with enough draw calls and game logic updates. The CPU's 3DMark scores, including a single-thread score of 909 and a max-thread score of 5912, support the notion that this processor has ample single-thread performance for the game's demands. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 26927 further confirms that the graphics card is the dominant component in this pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F provide context for how this CPU compares to other options in the market. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average benchmark score of 19047, which is essentially identical to the i5-12400F's score of 19039, resulting in a delta of 0 percent. This indicates that these two processors would behave nearly identically in this game, assuming the GPU remains the same. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, which is 0.1 percent higher than the i5-12400F, again indicating essentially equivalent performance.

On the other side, the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, which is 0.3 percent lower than the i5-12400F, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also 0.3 percent lower. These delta values are so small that they would be imperceptible in real-world gaming performance. For Inside, any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 4070 would produce frame rates within a negligible margin of the measured results.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar story of close performance parity. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 has an average score of 37628, which is 0.1 percent higher than the RTX 4070's score of 37648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3 percent higher than the RTX 4070, indicating that this mobile GPU would provide a small but measurable performance increase. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, which is 1.3 percent lower.

In practical terms, swapping the RTX 4070 for any of these near-equivalent GPUs would result in frame rate differences of less than 2 percent in Inside. Given that the system already produces over 99 FPS at 4K Ultra, even a 1.3 percent reduction would still leave the frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold. Users with any of these alternative components would see essentially the same experience in this game.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: this system can run Inside at the highest settings at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 217.1 FPS, which is more than 3.6 times the playable threshold of 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce 157.4 FPS, which is 2.6 times the threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce 99.8 FPS, which is 1.66 times the threshold.

All four presets at all three resolutions are listed as playable in the measured data. This means that even the most demanding combination — 4K Ultra — maintains an average frame rate that is nearly 40 FPS above the minimum acceptable level. The system never comes close to dropping below 60 FPS in any tested configuration, and the lowest average frame rate measured across the entire dataset is 99.8 FPS.

For a puzzle platformer like Inside, which is not a fast-paced competitive title, even the 4K Ultra result of 99.8 FPS provides a smooth and responsive experience. The high frame rates also offer headroom for potential background tasks or streaming software without impacting the game's performance. This combination of CPU and GPU is effectively overkill for the game's requirements, delivering a flawless experience across all settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall ranking of tested combinations for Inside, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 918th out of 3716 total combinations. This places it in the top 24.7 percent of all tested systems, which is a strong showing given the game's age and the hardware's capabilities. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 73, meaning it outperforms 73 percent of all tested CPUs, and the GPU's percentile is 81, outperforming 81 percent of all tested GPUs.

The combination's rank of 918 is influenced by the fact that many tested systems likely pair even more powerful CPUs with higher-tier GPUs. However, the actual frame rates achieved are so high that the ranking position does not reflect any practical deficiency. The system is in the top quarter of all tested combinations while delivering frame rates that are multiples of the playable threshold. This indicates that the ranking is dominated by hardware that is even more excessive for the game's requirements, rather than any limitation of this specific configuration.

The data suggests that for the vast majority of users, the difference between this system and one ranked significantly higher would be imperceptible in Inside, as both would produce frame rates far beyond what the display can typically show. The ranking is a useful reference for comparing raw hardware capability, but the practical gaming experience is already near the ceiling of what is achievable.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 60 FPS on 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 99.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: All four presets are playable at 2560x1440, and the best settings are Ultra, producing an average of 157.4 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 228.5, while at 2560x1440 High, it drops to 162.4 FPS, a reduction of 66.1 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary performance driver at 4K, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops when increasing resolution at higher presets, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom.

*Q: What is the lowest average FPS measured for this system in Inside?*

A: The lowest average FPS measured is 99.8 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does this system rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: This combination ranks 918th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top 24.7 percent of all systems tested for Inside.