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Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12600KF sits in a tightly contested performance band. Its average benchmark score of 27799 places it within 0.3% of several established processors. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872, a delta of -0.3%, meaning the i5-12600KF trails it by a negligible margin. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also -0.3% relative to the i5, so users coming from that gaming-focused chip would see nearly identical CPU-bound behavior. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, a mobile part, scores 27887 with the same -0.3% delta, which is surprising for a laptop processor but the data is clear. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, a +0.3% delta, meaning the i5-12600KF actually edges it out by a hair. In practical terms, any of these four rivals would deliver indistinguishable CPU performance in this game, so if you already own one of them, the i5-12600KF is not a meaningful upgrade for Inside.

The Intel Arc B370 is a different story. Its average benchmark score is just 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are all older discrete and mobile parts. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a -0.5% delta, meaning the Arc B370 is essentially on par with a card from over a decade ago. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a -0.2% delta, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a -0.7% delta. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, a +1.4% delta, so the Arc B370 is slightly ahead of that workstation part. None of these rivals offer headroom beyond what the Arc B370 provides. The performance class here is low-end, and the recorded data reflects that consistently across resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

Inside is a puzzle platformer from 2016, and the workload distribution between the CPU and GPU shifts notably across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU matters more relative to lower resolutions, but the GPU still has headroom to keep pace. The CPU, with 10 cores and 16 threads, is far beyond what this game needs, so the bottleneck at 1080p is almost entirely on the GPU. The data shows the 1920x1080 Ultra preset averages 67 FPS, while the High preset averages 70 FPS, a modest 3 FPS drop. At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases. The Ultra preset falls to 48 FPS, a 19 FPS drop from 1080p Ultra. The High preset at 1440p averages 51 FPS, which is 19 FPS below the 1080p High result. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution climbs.

At 3840x2160, the GPU strain becomes severe. The Ultra preset averages only 30 FPS, and High averages 32 FPS, barely playable. The CPU performance is irrelevant here, a 10-core processor cannot compensate for GPU limits at 4K. The scaling from 1440p Medium at 81 FPS to 4K Medium at 51 FPS shows a 30 FPS drop, a clear sign that pixel throughput is the constraint. The 4K Low preset hits 64 FPS, which is the only 4K setting above the playable threshold. In summary, the CPU is never the limiting factor in this game; the Arc B370 dictates performance at every resolution, and the gap between Low and Ultra grows with resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS. The High preset runs at 70 FPS, Medium at 113 FPS, and Low at 141 FPS. All four settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, so users can max out the game at 1080p without concern.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, averaging 81 FPS. The Low preset runs at 101 FPS, and High drops to 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra averages 48 FPS, also below playable. So 1440p users should select Medium for the best visual quality that maintains 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, averaging 64 FPS. Medium averages 51 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, all below the threshold. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 13 FPS, showing how quickly the GPU saturates.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside, but only under specific conditions. The verdict data is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 67 FPS being the best visual option. At 2560x1440, the system clears 60 FPS on Low and Medium, with Medium at 81 FPS as the best choice. At 3840x2160, only Low clears 60 FPS, reaching 64 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the worst case, averaging 30 FPS, which is unplayable. The High preset at 1440p and 4K also falls below the threshold, at 51 FPS and 32 FPS respectively. In practical terms, this combo is a 1080p maxed-out machine, a 1440p medium machine, and a 4K low machine. The CPU is never the issue, the Arc B370 is the sole constraint. If you are targeting 4K, stick to Low settings for a smooth experience. If 1080p is your goal, you can enable every option and enjoy the game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p with this combo?

A: The Ultra preset averages 67 FPS at 1920x1080, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. All presets at this resolution clear 60 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p at High settings?

A: No. The High preset at 2560x1440 averages 51 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium is the highest playable preset at 1440p, with 81 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the Intel Arc B370?

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 64 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium drops to 51 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS, all below the threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

A: The i5-12600KF scores 27799 on average, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896. The delta is -0.3%, meaning the Intel chip is essentially tied with the AMD chip in overall benchmark performance.

Q: What GPU rivals are closest to the Intel Arc B370?

A: The nearest rival is the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190, just 0.5% higher than the Arc B370. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and AMD Radeon HD 7650M are also within 0.7%.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The CPU has 10 cores and 16 threads, and the benchmark scaling shows the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions. For example, 4K Ultra averages 30 FPS while 1080p Ultra averages 67 FPS, a GPU-driven difference.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 3422 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. That places it in the bottom 8 percent of all combinations in the database. The low ranking is driven entirely by the GPU, which sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, is in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, so the processor is not the weak link. The combo is more than capable of running the game at low resolutions and settings, but it falls behind the vast majority of systems in the database. For context, the GPU's nearest rival, the ATI Radeon HD 5770, is a legacy part, and the Arc B370 barely outperforms it. This rank means that while the system is playable at 1080p Ultra and 1440p Medium, it is not competitive with most modern PCs in this title. Users seeking higher 4K performance or higher presets at 1440p would need a significantly stronger GPU, as the CPU has ample headroom to support one.