Inside

Inside is a 2016 puzzle platformer, and this Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 pairing is dramatically overqualified for it. Benchmark data shows this combo delivers framerates that are not merely playable but ridiculously high across every resolution and preset tested, from 126 FPS at 4K Ultra to 320 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates this is a system built for far more demanding titles, and for Inside it will never break a sweat.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 126 FPS, which is over double the 60 FPS playable threshold. In fact, all four presets at 4K — Low at 245 FPS, Medium at 212 FPS, High at 133 FPS, and Ultra at 126 FPS — are far above the target.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average is 242 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it is 126 FPS. This represents a 92% increase in framerate when dropping from 4K Ultra to 1080p Ultra, showing the GPU has plenty of headroom at lower resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary scaling factor. At 4K Ultra the average is 126 FPS, and this drops to 201 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 242 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The CPU, which scores 12380 in Cinebench R23 multicore, is unlikely to bottleneck the 4080 in this game.

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

A: The combo ranks 482nd out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the 87th percentile of all systems tested for this game. This is a strong result, given that it is a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p Medium, and does it have minimum framerate data?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS is 264, with a minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 304 FPS. This indicates the frame time is consistent with no stuttering issues.

Q: Is there a preset where the system fails to hit 60 FPS?

A: No. The verdict data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable at all three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, and 4K). The lowest average measured is 126 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still well above the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows this system can run Inside at Ultra settings at all tested resolutions and still maintain a very high average framerate. The “best settings” are defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and here the maximum preset is always achievable.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra — average 126 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with ease. There is no reason to lower settings for performance, as even the High preset at 133 FPS offers only a marginal increase.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra — average 201 FPS. At 1440p, the GPU has even more headroom. The Medium preset hits 264 FPS, but Ultra at 201 FPS is still well above the playable threshold, and the visual quality gain is worth the reduced framerate.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra — average 242 FPS. At 1080p, the system delivers a fantastic experience at maximum settings. The Low preset runs at 320 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra is still incredibly fast, so there is no need to compromise on visuals.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 482nd out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. That places it in the top 13% of all configurations tested for this title. The rank is a function of the high-end GPU and capable CPU, but it also reflects the game’s low system requirements; many lower-end systems can run Inside well, so the field is crowded at the top. The 87th percentile ranking shows that this specific pairing is a high performer, but it is not the absolute fastest, as there are 481 combos ahead of it that likely use even more powerful hardware like the RTX 4090 or newer flagship CPUs.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are looking at this combo, the following components would deliver similar measured performance based on benchmark scores. The CPU averages a score of 19039 and the GPU averages 54247.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (avg benchmark score 19047, delta 0%) is the closest equivalent in average performance. The Intel Core 3 201E (avg 19056, delta -0.1%) and Intel Core i5-1335U (avg 18982, delta 0.3%) are also near-identical in score. These are all lower-power or mobile parts, so the i5-12400F would be the better choice for sustained load, but the benchmark scores are nearly the same.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (avg 54209, delta 0.1%) is virtually identical in performance to the RTX 4080. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (avg 54828, delta -1.1%) is slightly faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (avg 55698, delta -2.6%) and AMD Radeon 8060S (avg 55757, delta -2.7%) are a bit faster on average in synthetic benchmarks, though the difference is small and likely negligible in Inside. If you already own a 4080 SUPER, you have a direct replacement.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant factor in this game’s performance, and the CPU has plenty of headroom. At Ultra settings, the framerate scales significantly with resolution, which indicates the GPU is the main driver.

• At 4K Ultra, the average is 126 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it is 201 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it is 242 FPS. This shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as reducing the resolution by half (from 4K to 1440p) results in a 60% increase in framerate.
• The CPU’s role is less critical. The i5-12400F has a multi-core score of 12380 in Cinebench R23, which is plenty for a game like Inside. The scaling from 4K to 1080p is not linear, which means the CPU is not the primary constraint. At 1080p, the framerate is not limited by the CPU, as even the highest preset runs at 242 FPS.
• The game’s genre is a puzzle platformer, which is not typically as GPU-bound as a first-person shooter. However, the measured results show that the GPU is still the main performance variable. If you were to lower the GPU, the FPS would drop more than if you lowered the CPU. For example, at 4K, the difference between Low (245 FPS) and Ultra (126 FPS) is a 48% drop, which is purely a GPU workload change.

The Verdict

Yes, this computer can run Inside extremely well. The data confirms that the Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at all tested resolutions and settings.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Playable. The Ultra preset runs at 126 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. Even the most demanding setting is not a problem.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Playable. The Ultra preset runs at 201 FPS. This resolution gives you a huge performance buffer, and the system is effectively overkill for this game.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Playable. The Ultra preset runs at 242 FPS, which is more than four times the refresh rate of a standard 60 Hz monitor. This will work perfectly with high-refresh-rate displays.

In short, this system will run Inside flawlessly at maximum settings on any resolution you choose. The only limit is your display’s refresh rate. There is no reason to lower any setting for this game; the system has more than enough power to deliver a smooth, stable experience at the highest quality.