Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that this combination is overwhelmingly powerful for this title. The data shows a system that never approaches a performance ceiling, with the lowest recorded average frame rate being 137.8 FPS at 4K Ultra settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At each tested resolution, the most demanding preset—Ultra—remains comfortably above 60 FPS, meaning there is no need to compromise visual quality for smooth gameplay. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4090 has ample headroom to run Inside at its highest graphical fidelity.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra settings achieve an average of 137.8 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it the clear choice for the best visual experience at this resolution.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra settings deliver an average of 216.4 FPS. This provides an exceptionally smooth experience that is well-suited for high refresh rate displays.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra settings produce an average of 238.7 FPS. This frame rate is so high that it surpasses the refresh rate of most standard monitors, ensuring maximum smoothness.

Based on the data, the best settings for each resolution are always Ultra, as the system maintains a massive performance buffer even at the highest preset. Lowering the settings would only serve to increase an already excessive frame rate, offering no practical benefit for standard display usage.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 137.8 FPS on Ultra settings. All four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution, with average frame rates ranging from 137.8 FPS to 242.5 FPS.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 316.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset, the average frame rate remains high at 137.8 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate scale between 1080p and 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 238.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 137.8 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of about 42%. This shows a significant performance cost for the higher resolution, but the final result is still far above the playable threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's performance bottlenecked by the i5-12400F in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 316.7 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at very high frame rates.

Q: What is the playable settings list for 1440p?

A: All four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 2560x1440. The average frame rates range from a low of 216.4 FPS on Ultra to a high of 287.7 FPS on Low.

Q: Does the combo rank highly among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 436th out of 3716 tested combinations, placing it in the top 12% of all systems. This is a strong result, but the rank reflects the overall pool, which includes even more powerful configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide insight into what other hardware would produce similar results in this system.

For the Intel Core i5-12400F, the closest matching processors in terms of average benchmark score are:

• AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS: This mobile processor has an average score of 19047, which is virtually identical to the i5-12400F's 19039. The performance delta is 0%, meaning it would deliver nearly the same level of CPU performance.
• Intel Core 3 201E: With an average score of 19056, this chip is 0.1% faster than the i5-12400F. The difference is negligible, so it would behave similarly in Inside.
• Intel Core i5-1335U: This processor scores 18982, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-12400F. Again, this is a marginal difference, indicating comparable CPU capabilities.
• AMD EPYC 7773X: Scoring 18979, this server-class chip is 0.3% slower. Despite its enterprise focus, its benchmark score suggests it would not bottleneck the RTX 4090 any differently.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are:

• Intel Arc Pro A60: This GPU has an average score of 60326, matching the RTX 4090's 60347 with a 0% delta. It would provide a similar level of raw graphics performance.
• AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48: With a score of 60140, this card is 0.3% slower than the RTX 4090. The performance difference is small enough to be imperceptible in most scenarios.
• AMD Radeon Pro W6600M: This GPU scores 61896, which is 2.5% faster than the RTX 4090. It would deliver slightly higher frame rates in Inside.
• AMD Radeon PRO V710: Scoring 58657, this card is 2.9% slower than the RTX 4090. It would produce marginally lower frame rates, but the overall experience would remain well above 60 FPS.

In practice, any of these alternative components would yield a very similar gameplay experience in Inside, given the massive performance headroom this game offers.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with exceptional ease. The benchmark data shows that the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and setting preset tested.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable on all settings, with Ultra delivering an average of 137.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at an average of 216.4 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system reaches 238.7 FPS on Ultra. The verdict is unambiguous: this hardware is overqualified for the game. There is no scenario in the data where the frame rate dips near 60 FPS, let alone below it.

The performance is so high that users with high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or 240Hz) can enjoy maxed-out settings at 1440p or 4K without issue. The only consideration is that the RTX 4090's power is largely underutilized, as the game's modest graphical demands are easily met.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all nine tested configurations. All values are average frame rates, as no minimum or maximum figures were recorded.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 242.5 FPS
• Medium: 226.8 FPS
• High: 145 FPS
• Ultra: 137.8 FPS

The jump from Medium to High is notable, with a drop of 81.8 FPS. This indicates that the High preset introduces significantly more graphical work than Medium.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 287.7 FPS
• Medium: 266.7 FPS
• High: 220 FPS
• Ultra: 216.4 FPS

The scaling here is more gradual, with a 46.7 FPS difference between Low and Medium, and a 46.7 FPS difference between Medium and High. Ultra is only 3.6 FPS slower than High.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 316.7 FPS
• Medium: 293.1 FPS
• High: 242.6 FPS
• Ultra: 238.7 FPS

This resolution shows the highest absolute frame rates, with Low exceeding 300 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is small (3.9 FPS), suggesting that Ultra's extra effects have a minimal cost at this resolution.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low and Medium settings yield the highest frame rates, while High and Ultra are more demanding but still deliver outstanding performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 436th out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. This places it in the top 11.7% of all systems in the benchmark database.

This ranking is notable because it reflects the entire pool of tested hardware, which includes many higher-end CPUs paired with the same or similar GPUs. The i5-12400F is a mid-range processor, but its strong single-threaded performance (a 3dmark_single_thread score of 909) ensures it does not drag down the RTX 4090's results. The GPU's own percentile rank of 88 (vs all GPUs) is the primary driver of this combo's high placement.

The rank of 436 indicates that there are 435 other combos that score higher, likely featuring more powerful CPUs like higher-tier Core i7 or i9 processors, or even dual-GPU setups. However, for a game as light as Inside, the practical difference between rank 436 and rank 1 is likely unobservable, as all systems in the top tier exceed the display refresh rate capabilities of most monitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Inside, and how their roles shift with resolution.

At 1080p, the system achieves frame rates up to 316.7 FPS on Low settings. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls to keep it busy. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 24.6% reduction in frame rate (from 316.7 to 238.7 FPS), which is primarily due to increased GPU workload from higher quality effects and shadows.

At 1440p, the frame rates drop across all settings compared to 1080p. For example, Ultra goes from 238.7 FPS to 216.4 FPS, a 9.3% decrease. This indicates the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases.

At 4K, the GPU's role becomes even more dominant. Ultra drops from 216.4 FPS at 1440p to 137.8 FPS at 4K, a 36.3% reduction. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 104.7 FPS (from 242.5 to 137.8), which is larger than at lower resolutions. This widening gap confirms that the RTX 4090 is the primary performance driver at high resolutions.

The CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p with Low settings, where the frame rate peaks at 316.7 FPS. The i5-12400F's 12 threads and high boost clock of 4.40 GHz are sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck. Even at this extreme frame rate, the data shows no sign of CPU limitation, as the frame rate scales smoothly with GPU load.

In summary, the RTX 4090 is the dominant component at all resolutions, with its performance scaling directly with pixel count. The i5-12400F provides ample headroom to support the GPU, particularly at lower resolutions and settings where CPU overhead could potentially become an issue. The data shows a balanced pairing where the GPU is the clear performance ceiling, but the CPU never prevents the system from reaching its full potential.