Inside

Intel Core i5-12400F paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers an exceptional experience in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured data shows this combination ranks 485th out of 3716 tested combos, placing it in the top tier of systems for this title. Across all three tested resolutions, the average frame rates never dip below the 60 FPS playable threshold, even at the most demanding Ultra preset. The benchmark results indicate a system that is dramatically overqualified for the game’s requirements, offering headroom for high refresh rate displays at 1440p and 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average, minimum, and maximum frame rates recorded for the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest raw frame rates. The Low preset averages 320 FPS, while Medium averages 295 FPS with a minimum of 251 FPS and a maximum of 339 FPS. High settings average 246 FPS, and Ultra settings average 242 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 78 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom even when pushed to its limits at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 286 FPS, Medium averages 264 FPS with a minimum of 225 FPS and a maximum of 304 FPS. High settings average 210 FPS, and Ultra settings average 200 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 86 FPS, showing a slightly larger performance impact from settings changes compared to 1080p. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium settings, 225 FPS, is still more than triple the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers performance that far exceeds typical requirements. The Low preset averages 245 FPS, Medium averages 211 FPS with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 243 FPS. High settings average 132 FPS, and Ultra settings average 126 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K widens to 119 FPS, demonstrating that resolution scaling has a more pronounced effect on the GPU workload. Even the lowest recorded frame rate across all tests, 180 FPS at 4K Medium, remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows that this system can run Inside at the maximum Ultra preset at every tested resolution while maintaining frame rates far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 242 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the best choice, with an average of 200 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best settings are again Ultra, producing an average of 126 FPS.

There is no scenario in the measured data where the system falls below 60 FPS, so there is no need to compromise on visual quality. For players with a 60 Hz display, any preset at any resolution will provide a perfectly smooth experience. For players with high refresh rate monitors, the system can push well beyond 144 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, and it can approach 240 FPS at 1080p on Low settings. At 4K, the Ultra preset still delivers an average of 126 FPS, which is sufficient for most high refresh rate displays.

The benchmark results indicate that the limiting factor is not the GPU’s ability to render the game but rather the display’s refresh rate and the player’s preference for visual fidelity. Since all presets at all resolutions clear the 60 FPS threshold, the best settings per resolution are simply the highest quality preset available, which is Ultra in every case.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern of GPU scaling across resolutions and presets. Between 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the average FPS at Ultra settings drops from 242 FPS to 200 FPS, a reduction of 42 FPS. Between 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the average FPS at Ultra drops from 200 FPS to 126 FPS, a reduction of 74 FPS. This increasing performance penalty at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more load-bearing as pixel count increases.

The settings presets also demonstrate GPU scaling. At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 245 to 126, a 49% decrease. At 1920x1080, the same settings change reduces the average FPS from 320 to 242, a 24% decrease. The larger percentage drop at 4K suggests that the GPU is more saturated at higher resolutions, making each setting change more impactful. At 1080p, the CPU likely plays a more significant role in maintaining frame rates, though the Intel Core i5-12400F’s benchmark scores suggest it is more than capable of handling the game’s logic.

The CPU’s single-threaded performance, measured at 909 in 3dmark_single_thread and 1680 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, is sufficient for a puzzle platformer like Inside, which typically does not require extensive multi-threading. The CPU’s multi-threaded scores, such as 12380 in cinebench_r23_multicore, provide ample headroom. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between resolutions and presets, while the CPU maintains consistent performance across all scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 3 201E with an average score of 19056 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-1335U with an average score of 18982 and a delta of 0.3%, and the AMD EPYC 7773X with an average score of 18979 and a delta of 0.3%. These CPUs would behave similarly in Inside, as their benchmark scores are nearly identical to the i5-12400F’s average score of 19039. The performance differences are negligible, so swapping to any of these alternatives would result in comparable frame rates.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with an average score of 54247 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with an average score of 54828 and a delta of -1.1%, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with an average score of 55698 and a delta of -2.7%, and the AMD Radeon 8060S with an average score of 55757 and a delta of -2.8%. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Inside, as their benchmark scores are within 3% of the RTX 4080 SUPER’s average score of 54209. The RTX 4080, in particular, is the closest match with a delta of only -0.1%, meaning the gaming experience would be virtually indistinguishable.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 126 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four settings presets at 4K are playable.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this system can achieve in Inside?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 320, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p also exceeds 295 FPS, and the Ultra preset at 1080p averages 242 FPS.

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

A: The benchmark results show that performance scales more with resolution and settings, which points to the GPU being the primary factor. At 4K, the average FPS drops from 245 at Low to 126 at Ultra, while at 1080p, the drop is from 320 to 242, indicating the GPU is more stressed at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this system compare to other hardware for Inside?

A: The system ranks 485th out of 3716 tested combos for this game. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, has a delta of 0%, and the GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, has a delta of -0.1%, meaning similar performance is expected from these alternatives.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at any settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded in the data is 180, observed at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still triple the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Are there any settings where the system fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No, the data shows that every resolution and settings combination tested averages above 60 FPS. The lowest average FPS recorded is 126 at 4K Ultra, while the lowest minimum FPS recorded is 180 at 4K Medium.

The Verdict

The data is unequivocal: this PC can run Inside at every resolution and settings preset tested, with all combinations averaging well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. At 4K, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 126 FPS. At 1440p, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 200 FPS. At 1080p, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 242 FPS.

The lowest average FPS across all tests is 126 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is more than double the playable threshold. The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 180 FPS at 4K Medium, which is triple the threshold. This system is not merely capable of running Inside; it is overkill for the game. Players can enable the highest visual fidelity at any resolution and still enjoy a fluid experience. The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER provides a level of performance that far exceeds the demands of this puzzle platformer, making it an excellent choice for anyone who wants to run the game at maximum settings with a high refresh rate display.