Inside

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Inside, a side-scrolling puzzle platformer. Benchmark data shows this combination obliterates the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset, making it a top-tier performer for this title. The analysis below breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and optimal settings based solely on the provided data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F posts an average benchmark score of 19,039, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on aggregate scores, are extremely close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19,047, a delta of 0% and effectively identical. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19,056, trailing by only -0.1%. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18,982, leading the i5-12400F by a marginal 0.3%. The AMD EPYC 7773X also scores 18,979, a 0.3% lead. In practical terms for Inside, these four rivals would deliver nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound performance, as the game’s CPU demands are modest relative to this processor’s single-thread and multi-thread capabilities (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,380 and single-core score of 1,680).

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080’s average benchmark score is 56,083, ranking it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, scores 55,757, which is 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, a 0.7% deficit. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, trailing by 2.3%. On the other side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080. When gaming, these GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Inside, with the RX 9070 GRE potentially holding a slight edge, though all remain far beyond playable limits.

CPU and GPU Roles

In Inside, the RTX 5080 is the dominant component, but the i5-12400F is more than sufficient to feed it. The data shows that frame rates scale significantly with resolution, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 239 at 1920x1080 to 215.8 at 2560x1440, and further to 136.9 at 3840x2160. This represents an 11% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a 43% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The GPU is clearly the bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s workload remains constant while the GPU’s pixel-pushing burden increases.

Conversely, the impact of settings at a fixed resolution is less dramatic, but still present. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 246.8 (Low) down to 136.9 (Ultra), a difference of 110 FPS. This variation is entirely due to GPU load, as the CPU is not stressed by changing graphical presets. The i5-12400F’s role is to maintain a stable frame delivery, and its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides ample headroom. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the CPU does not become a limiting factor, as evidenced by the 320.5 FPS result. This indicates the CPU is never the bottleneck in this pairing for Inside.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals consistent performance across all twelve tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is as follows: Low settings yield 320.5 FPS, Medium yields 293 FPS, High yields 247.4 FPS, and Ultra yields 239 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 81.5 FPS, showing that the GPU has substantial headroom even at its most demanding preset at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 285.3 FPS (Low), 266.9 FPS (Medium), 218.3 FPS (High), and 215.8 FPS (Ultra). The drop from Low to Ultra is 69.5 FPS. Notably, the difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is just 2.5 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the Ultra preset. At 3840x2160, the averages are 246.8 FPS (Low), 223.7 FPS (Medium), 139.5 FPS (High), and 136.9 FPS (Ultra). The gap between Medium and High is a significant 84.2 FPS, while High and Ultra are nearly identical, with Ultra only 2.6 FPS lower. Across all resolutions, the minimum and maximum FPS values are not reported, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. These averages, however, are all far above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating no stutter-prone dips would likely fall below playable levels.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside at exceptional quality. According to the verdict data, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at every tested resolution: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the lowest average FPS recorded across the entire test suite is 136.9 FPS at 4K Ultra. This means the system clears the 60 FPS bar by more than double in the most demanding scenario.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, achieving an average of 239 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best, averaging 215.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best choice, with an average of 136.9 FPS. There is no resolution or preset where the system fails to meet the playability criterion. Users can expect a completely smooth experience with no frame rate concerns, regardless of their display’s resolution or their preference for visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Inside, the Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 pairing ranks 437th out of 3,716 total combos. This places it in the top 11.8% of all systems tested for this game. Given that the rank is based on aggregate performance, this high placement is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the combo outperforming the vast majority of other configurations. The ranking reflects not only the GPU’s strength but also the CPU’s ability to keep pace, as many lower-ranked combos would likely be bottlenecked by weaker processors, resulting in lower frame rates at high refresh rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average FPS of 60 or above. Since all presets clear this threshold, the most demanding preset is always Ultra.

• At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 136.9.
• At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 215.8.
• At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 239.

These results indicate that users can max out the game’s visual options at any resolution without sacrificing playability. The substantial margin above 60 FPS at 4K Ultra (76.9 FPS above the threshold) suggests that even with future driver overhead or background tasks, the system would remain comfortably playable.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average FPS of 136.9, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the difference in performance between High and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings average 218.3 FPS, while Ultra settings average 215.8 FPS. The difference is only 2.5 FPS, indicating that Ultra provides nearly identical performance to High.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5080 compared to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56,083, while its closest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, scores 55,757. The RTX 5080 is 0.6% faster based on aggregate scores.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: The data shows the GPU is still the primary driver. At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 320.5, and the CPU’s performance (e.g., Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,380) is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking, as frame rates do not plateau.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a limiting factor for the RTX 5080 in this game?

A: No. The benchmark results show high FPS at all settings and resolutions, with no evidence of CPU limitation. The CPU’s single-thread score of 1,680 in Cinebench R23 is more than adequate for Inside’s demands.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 136.9, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still 76.9 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.