Inside

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a decisive performance result for Inside, a Puzzle Platformer released on 2016-07-06. Benchmark data, measured across three resolutions and four quality presets, shows that this combination never drops below a 72 FPS average, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every setting. The data indicates a system with substantial headroom, capable of running the game at maximum visual quality even at 4K resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the combo reaches an average of 333 FPS. The Medium preset averages 266 FPS, High averages 167 FPS, and Ultra averages 159 FPS.

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, with average frame rates of 150, 120, 75, and 72 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 72, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. This remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896) and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712). Its performance is statistically similar to the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, -0.3%).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, a difference of -0.2%.

Q: Which component is more critical for achieving high frame rates in this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary driver. The RTX 4060’s strong performance metrics, including a 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, allow for massive frame rate scaling when resolution drops. The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 16 threads provide ample support, but the GPU's rendering capacity dictates the high FPS ceilings observed.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for Inside reveal a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-12600KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The game is heavily GPU-bound, as evidenced by the scaling of frame rates with resolution changes. The CPU’s role is to maintain a stable minimum frame rate, while the GPU determines the maximum output.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor. The average FPS at Ultra is 72, which is a 55% reduction compared to the 159 FPS seen at 1920x1080 Ultra. This significant drop indicates that the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are being fully utilized at the higher pixel count. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, has ample headroom to feed the GPU; its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 and single-core score of 3302 are more than sufficient for this title's logic and physics.

The scaling from Medium to High to Ultra presets further isolates the GPU's workload. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 192 FPS, High drops to 120 FPS, and Ultra to 114 FPS. This pattern is consistent at 1080p, where Medium hits 266 FPS, High 167 FPS, and Ultra 159 FPS. The incremental cost of the Ultra preset over High is relatively small (a 5% drop at 1440p and a 5% drop at 1080p), suggesting that the visual enhancements from High to Ultra are less demanding than the jump from Medium to High.

Conversely, the CPU's impact is more visible at lower resolutions where the GPU is less strained. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 333 FPS, a figure that approaches the limits of typical display refresh rates. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 27575 and single-thread score of 3925 ensure that frame pacing remains consistent even at these extreme frame rates, preventing CPU bottlenecks from capping performance. The data shows that while the RTX 4060 is the performance ceiling, the i5-12600KF provides a stable and capable foundation that never hinders the GPU's output.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data indicates that this hardware combination can achieve the highest visual quality preset at every tested resolution, all while maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the best choice, yielding an average of 159 FPS. This provides a massive cushion above the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.
• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset remains the optimal setting, delivering an average of 114 FPS. This is a significant drop from 1080p but still offers a smooth and responsive experience.
• 3840x2160: The Ultra preset is also recommended here, with an average of 72 FPS. While this is the lowest average in the dataset, it still clears the 60 FPS mark by 12 FPS, confirming that 4K Ultra is a viable option for this game.

In all cases, the most demanding preset stays at or above the 60 FPS target. The data shows no need to compromise on visual quality; the system has enough performance headroom to run Inside at its maximum settings across the board.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Inside exceptionally well. The verdictByResolution data is unambiguous: all resolutions and presets listed are playable. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every configuration, with the lowest recorded average being 72 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a stellar 159 FPS on Ultra, making it perfect for high-refresh-rate gaming. At 2560x1440, the 114 FPS average on Ultra ensures a fluid experience on 1440p monitors. At 3840x2160, the 72 FPS average on Ultra confirms that 4K gaming is not only possible but also smooth. The hardware is not just playable; it is overpowered for this title, offering maximum settings with substantial performance to spare. This is a definitive pass, with the only limitation being the user's display refresh rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum values were only recorded for the Medium preset across all resolutions.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 333 FPS.
• Medium: Average 266 FPS, minimum 226 FPS, maximum 306 FPS.
• High: Average 167 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 159 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 239 FPS.
• Medium: Average 192 FPS, minimum 163 FPS, maximum 220 FPS.
• High: Average 120 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 114 FPS.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 150 FPS.
• Medium: Average 120 FPS, minimum 102 FPS, maximum 138 FPS.
• High: Average 75 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 72 FPS.

The data reveals a consistent pattern. The Medium preset's minimum FPS values are all well above 60 FPS (226, 163, and 102 at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, respectively), indicating stable frame delivery without severe dips. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a predictable decrease in performance, but the margins are so large that even the most demanding settings remain highly playable.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 1863 out of 3716 total tested combos for Inside. This places the system in the 50th percentile of all possible hardware pairings, indicating above-average performance for this game.

This ranking is a direct result of the GPU's high frame rate output. The RTX 4060’s PassMark G3D score of 19545 and its 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs demonstrate its capability. While the CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs is higher, the game's GPU-bound nature means the graphics card's performance is the primary driver of the combo's overall position. The combo's rank reflects a balance where the CPU is more than adequate, and the GPU is the performance arbiter, placing this system in the upper half of all tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides insight into hardware that would deliver similar performance. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799. The following processors offer nearly identical compute performance:

• Intel Core i9-10900K: With an average score of 27872, this CPU is 0.3% faster. It would behave virtually identically in this game.
• AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D: Scoring 27896, this chip is 0.3% faster. Its performance profile is similarly matched.
• AMD Ryzen 7 6800U: With a score of 27887, it is 0.3% faster, though as a mobile chip, its system-level performance may vary.
• AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE: Scoring 27712, this is 0.3% slower, making it a direct equivalent.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. The closest matches are:

• AMD Radeon HD 7790: With a score of 17666, this GPU is 0.2% faster, providing nearly identical frame rates.
• AMD Radeon 780M: Scoring 17588, this is 0.3% slower, offering a comparable experience.
• AMD Radeon Pro 560: With a score of 17551, it is 0.5% slower.
• AMD Radeon Pro 460: Scoring 17509, it is 0.7% slower.

Based on these figures, swapping the i5-12600KF for a Ryzen 7 5800X3D or a Core i9-10900K would result in no perceivable difference in Inside's frame rates. Similarly, replacing the RTX 4060 with an AMD Radeon HD 7790 would yield nearly identical performance. These alternatives represent the boundaries of equivalent hardware for this specific game.