Inside

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 is an exceptionally strong combination for Inside, delivering playable performance at every resolution and preset tested. At 4K Ultra, this combo still averages 76 FPS, while at 1080p Low it reaches 353 FPS, placing it in the top tier of tested configurations for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at rank 1548 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside. That puts it in the top 42% of all configurations benchmarked for this game, which is notable given that Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer released in 2016 and is not particularly demanding on modern hardware.

What is more telling than the raw rank is the margin between this combo and the rest of the field. The i5-12600KF sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 7700 sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a strong CPU and a mid-high-range GPU creates a pairing that outperforms both components' individual percentile standings in this specific game, suggesting the workload favors the balance this combo provides.

The rank reflects measured data, not estimates, and the scores show clear headroom. At every resolution from 1080p to 4K, and at every preset from Low to Ultra, the combo clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with substantial margin. The lowest average FPS recorded across all twelve test configurations is 76 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 27% above the playable threshold. This indicates the rank is not merely "playable" but comfortably so.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that for Inside, the GPU is the primary performance driver at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where frame rates skyrocket. This pattern is visible in the scaling between presets and resolutions.

At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is dramatic: Low averages 160 FPS while Ultra averages 76 FPS, a 111% increase in performance when dropping from Ultra to Low. This large gap indicates the GPU is heavily utilized at 4K, and reducing graphical load directly translates to higher frame rates. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, has ample headroom at this resolution.

At 1080p, the scaling pattern shifts. Low settings produce 353 FPS average, while Ultra produces 168 FPS, a 110% difference. However, the absolute numbers are much higher, meaning the CPU is now more involved in pushing those extreme frame rates. The i5-12600KF's single-thread score of 1016 in 3DMark and 3302 in Cinebench R23 demonstrates strong per-core performance that supports these high frame rates.

The medium preset at each resolution shows the midpoint clearly. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 282 FPS with a minimum of 240 FPS and maximum of 325 FPS. At 4K Medium, it averages 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and maximum of 147 FPS. The consistency of these ranges—where the minimum stays well above 60 FPS—suggests neither component becomes a bottleneck in a way that causes frame drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance. At Low settings, the average is 353 FPS. At Medium, it averages 282 FPS with a minimum of 240 and a maximum of 325. At High, it averages 177 FPS. At Ultra, it averages 168 FPS. Every configuration at 1080p exceeds 60 FPS by a factor of at least 2.8x.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains very strong. Low settings average 254 FPS. Medium averages 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 and a maximum of 234. High averages 127 FPS. Ultra averages 121 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 5%, indicating diminishing returns at the highest preset.

At 3840x2160, the combo still performs admirably. Low settings average 160 FPS. Medium averages 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 and a maximum of 147. High averages 80 FPS. Ultra averages 76 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 108 FPS at 4K Medium is particularly noteworthy—it means even in the most demanding scenes, the combo never dips below a very comfortable level.

The pattern across all resolutions shows that the Ultra preset costs roughly 50-55% of the performance of Low settings, while the Medium preset retains about 80% of Low's performance. This makes Medium an efficient middle ground for players wanting both quality and high frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with substantial headroom at every resolution and setting combination tested. According to the verdict data, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are marked as playable at all three resolutions: 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080.

At 4K, the best playable settings are Ultra, which averages 76 FPS. This comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. For players with a 4K display who want maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset is viable without compromise.

At 1440p, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 121 FPS. This provides a high refresh rate experience (over 120 FPS) at maximum quality on 1440p monitors.

At 1080p, Ultra averages 168 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz or even 165Hz displays. For players with a 240Hz monitor, dropping to Medium provides 282 FPS average, which nearly saturates that refresh rate.

The conclusion is straightforward: regardless of whether you prioritize resolution or refresh rate, this combo delivers. There is no configuration in the measured data that falls below the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this game. For the Intel Core i5-12600KF, the closest competitors by average benchmark score are the Intel Core i9-10900K, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, and AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE.

The i9-10900K scores 27872 on average, which is only 0.3% lower than the i5-12600KF's 27799. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also 0.3% higher. The Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887, 0.3% higher. The Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, 0.3% lower. In Inside, where CPU demands are moderate, any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7700, the nearest GPU rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 9060, AMD Radeon R9 370X, and AMD Radeon Pro W5500. The RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 on average, 1.7% higher than the RX 7700's 15852. The RX 9060 scores 16014, 1% higher. The R9 370X scores 15862, 0.1% higher. The Pro W5500 scores 15679, 1.1% lower.

In practice, swapping the RX 7700 for an RTX 3060 Ti would yield a negligible difference in Inside—perhaps 1-2 FPS at most given the 1.7% score delta. Similarly, using an R9 370X, which scores nearly identically, would produce virtually the same performance. The practical takeaway is that this combo's performance is representative of a broader family of mid-range GPUs paired with high-end CPUs.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable. The Ultra preset averages 76 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is marked as the best settings at 2560x1440, averaging 121 FPS. This provides maximum visual quality while still delivering over double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo compare to using an RTX 3060 Ti instead?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129, which is 1.7% higher than the RX 7700's 15852. In Inside, this would translate to a marginal difference of roughly 1-2 FPS, making the two GPUs effectively interchangeable for this game.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Inside at 1080p?*

A: At 1920x1080, where frame rates reach up to 353 FPS on Low settings, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more significant. The i5-12600KF's strong single-thread score of 1016 in 3DMark supports these high frame rates, while the GPU's load is reduced at lower resolutions.

Q: What minimum frame rates can be expected at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 128, with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. The minimum stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating no problematic drops.

Q: Does this combo rank highly among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1548 out of 3716 tested combos for Inside, placing it in the top 42%. Given the game's modest requirements and the combo's high frame rates across all settings, this rank reflects strong performance relative to the full field of tested hardware.