Inside

This combination of an Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers overwhelming performance for Inside, a puzzle platformer that is far less demanding than typical AAA titles. The benchmark data shows that this system clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a massive margin at every resolution and setting preset tested. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 117.6 FPS, which is nearly double the target, indicating that the hardware is never the bottleneck. The data confirms that this is a high-end pairing that will render this game with maximum fluidity.

The RTX 4070 Ti, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, is the primary driver of this performance, with a Passmark G3D score of 31624 placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The Core i5-12600KF, with a Passmark multithread score of 27575, sits in the 79th percentile for CPUs, ensuring that the processor provides ample headroom for the game’s logic and physics without limiting the frame rate. The measured FPS data, which was directly captured for this configuration, shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking, as even the lowest preset at 1080p reaches an average of 357.6 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data provides a clear picture of how this hardware handles Inside across the three most common resolutions and four quality presets. The minimum and maximum frame rates are not provided in the dataset, so the analysis relies on average FPS, which are exceptionally high across the board.

At 1920x1080, the system is effectively unconstrained. The Low preset delivers an average of 357.6 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination. Moving to Medium, the average drops slightly to 330.9 FPS, and at High it remains robust at 266.7 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still produces an average of 255.1 FPS. These numbers suggest that the GPU and CPU are working well within their limits, and the frame rate is likely limited by the game engine’s own internal frame cap or the CPU’s single-thread speed in the lightest scenes, rather than any hardware deficiency.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales as expected with the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 324.1 FPS, and the Medium preset is close behind at 296.5 FPS. High settings yield an average of 194.7 FPS, while Ultra settings reduce the average to 184.6 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is a modest 10.1 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional effects have a relatively small impact on the Ada Lovelace GPU. All results here are far above any threshold that would require a high refresh rate monitor to fully exploit.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system still provides a flawless experience. The Low preset averages 245.9 FPS, and Medium averages 195.6 FPS. High settings deliver an average of 119.8 FPS, which is still double the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset, which is the most graphically intensive setting tested, produces an average of 117.6 FPS. This result at 4K Ultra is particularly notable, as it confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti has enough memory bandwidth and shading power to handle the game’s highest visual quality without compromising fluidity. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, with 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, is more than sufficient for this title’s textures and effects at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this specific CPU and GPU pairing, the benchmark data provides context on what other hardware would deliver a nearly identical experience. Based on the average benchmark scores, the performance of the Core i5-12600KF is nearly indistinguishable from several other processors.

The closest rivals to the CPU, within a 0.3% performance delta, are the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, and Intel Core i9-10900K. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average score of 27896, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-12600KF’s score of 27799, making it a direct alternative for this game. The Intel Core i9-10900K is also a very close match, with a score of 27872, a delta of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is slightly faster, with a score of 27712, representing a 0.3% lead. In practice, swapping the i5-12600KF for any of these would result in no perceptible difference in Inside, as the game is not heavily threaded and the GPU is the dominant factor.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 Ti’s nearest rivals are also extremely close in raw compute performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile has an average score of 45152, which is 0.8% higher than the RTX 4070 Ti’s 44795. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384, a 1.3% lead, and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, a 1.7% lead. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 is the only rival that is slower, with a score of 44075, which is 1.6% lower. These deltas are negligible for a game like Inside; any of these GPUs would produce frame rates that are within the margin of error of the measurements, meaning the visual experience would be identical. It is important to note that these rival GPUs have different feature sets and power requirements, but for this specific game, the performance output is equivalent.

Best Settings per Resolution

Given the extraordinary performance headroom, the recommendation for the best settings is straightforward: always use the highest quality preset available. The data shows that the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, maintains an average frame rate that is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 117.6 FPS. This is the most visually rich experience the game offers, and it still runs with perfect smoothness on a standard 60 Hz display and even on many high-refresh 4K monitors. There is no reason to select a lower preset at this resolution, as the performance cost of dropping from Ultra to High is only 2.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again reigns supreme, with an average of 184.6 FPS. This frame rate is exceptionally high, making the combination ideal for 1440p displays with 144 Hz or even 165 Hz refresh rates. The GPU has so much headroom that users could enable additional supersampling or DSR factors if the game supports them, but the Ultra preset is the optimal balance of quality and speed.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset provides an average of 255.1 FPS. This is an enormous frame rate that will easily saturate any 1080p gaming monitor, including those with 240 Hz refresh rates. The system is so powerful at this resolution that the frame rate is likely to be capped by the game engine itself, not the hardware. The data indicates that the Ultra preset is the only sensible choice for 1080p gaming with this configuration.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Inside, and it does so with extraordinary ease. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are considered playable at all three tested resolutions, as they all exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

The system clears the 60 FPS bar with more than enough headroom to ensure a stable experience. At 4K Ultra, the average of 117.6 FPS means the system is running at nearly 100% above the playability threshold. At 1440p Ultra, the average of 184.6 FPS is over three times the target. At 1080p Ultra, the average of 255.1 FPS is over four times the target. The data shows no scenario where this hardware would struggle to maintain a smooth frame rate.

The only potential limitation is the lack of min and max FPS data, which would indicate frame time spikes. However, given the average frame rates are so high, any temporary dips would likely still remain well above 60 FPS. The conclusion is unambiguous: this combination is overkill for Inside, providing a flawless, high-refresh-rate experience at the maximum settings on any resolution up to 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate for the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 255.1 FPS.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Inside?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 117.6 FPS, and the High preset achieves 119.8 FPS. All presets at 4K are playable.

Q: Which setting preset is the most demanding that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding and still delivers an average of 184.6 FPS at 2560x1440, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to the RTX A6000?

A: In the benchmark data, the RTX 4070 Ti has an average score of 44795, which is 1.6% higher than the RTX A6000’s score of 44075.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF scores in the 79th percentile when compared against all CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use for this game?

A: Based on the data, the Ultra preset is always the best choice, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining average frame rates of at least 117.6 FPS across all tested resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The performance of this specific combination has been ranked against all other tested hardware configurations for Inside. The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti achieves a rank of 376 out of 3716 tested combos.

This places the system in the top 10.1% of all configurations in the database for this game. Given the game’s low system requirements, this high rank is expected, as the hardware is far more powerful than necessary. The rank indicates that while there are 375 other configurations that perform better, the vast majority of systems tested—over 3300 of them—will deliver a lower frame rate. For a game like Inside, this rank signifies that the user is in the upper echelon of performance, with no practical need for any hardware upgrade to achieve a perfect experience.