Inside

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers overwhelming performance for Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. Measured data shows this combo never drops below 126 FPS on average at any tested resolution and preset, making it far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold. The benchmark results are consistent across all settings, with the only recorded minimum FPS figures coming from Medium presets, where the lowest observed value is 180 FPS at 3840x2160. This hardware combination is effectively overkill for the game’s demands, but the data provides clear guidance on what to expect.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the RTX 4080 SUPER produces extraordinary frame rates. The Low preset averages 359 FPS, while Medium averages 331 FPS with a minimum of 281 FPS and a maximum of 381 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 276 FPS, and Ultra averages 271 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 88 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding preset leaves massive headroom. No minimum or maximum values are recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, but the Medium data shows a minimum of 281 FPS, which is still more than 4.5 times the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain exceptionally high but show a predictable decline from 1080p. Low settings average 321 FPS, Medium averages 297 FPS with a minimum of 252 FPS and a maximum of 341 FPS. High settings drop to 210 FPS, and Ultra averages 200 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 10–15% across presets, with Low going from 359 to 321 FPS, Medium from 331 to 297 FPS, High from 276 to 210 FPS, and Ultra from 271 to 200 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 252 FPS at 1440p still exceeds the average FPS of many other systems at lower resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, performance remains comfortably above 60 FPS. Low settings average 264 FPS, Medium averages 211 FPS with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 243 FPS. High settings average 132 FPS, and Ultra averages 126 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K causes a more significant drop, with High falling from 210 to 132 FPS (a 37% reduction) and Ultra from 200 to 126 FPS (a 37% reduction). However, even the lowest recorded minimum at 4K Medium (180 FPS) is triple the playable threshold. The data shows that resolution scaling is substantial but never threatens playability.

The only preset with complete min/max data is Medium across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 281–381 FPS, at 1440p it is 252–341 FPS, and at 4K it is 180–243 FPS. These ranges indicate stable frame pacing with no severe dips. For other presets, only average FPS values are recorded, but the averages alone are sufficient to classify this combo as extremely capable.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Inside at 4K with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 126, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms Ultra is playable at 4K.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded across all tested settings and resolutions?

A: The highest average FPS is 359, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 331 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 321 FPS at 1440p Low.

Q: How does the Medium preset’s minimum FPS compare across resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the Medium minimum is 281 FPS. At 1440p, it is 252 FPS. At 4K, it is 180 FPS. All minimums are well above the 60 FPS threshold, with the 4K minimum still being 3 times the playable limit.

Q: Is there any resolution or preset where this combo fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. Every single measured average FPS value, from 1080p Low (359 FPS) to 4K Ultra (126 FPS), exceeds 60 FPS. The verdictByResolution data lists all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at every resolution.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between two presets at the same resolution?

A: At 4K, the gap between Low (264 FPS) and Ultra (126 FPS) is 138 FPS. At 1440p, the gap between Low (321 FPS) and Ultra (200 FPS) is 121 FPS. At 1080p, the gap between Low (359 FPS) and Ultra (271 FPS) is 88 FPS.

Q: Does the game’s release date affect these results?

A: Inside was released on 2016-07-06, which means it predates both the CPU (2021-11-03) and GPU (2024-01-30) by several years. The measured data confirms that this modern hardware delivers far more performance than the game requires, with no playability concerns.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates for Inside, but the CPU still plays a measurable role at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, frame rates range from 271 to 359 FPS depending on preset. Such high frame rates place significant demand on the CPU to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics updates. The Intel Core i5-12600KF, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, provides ample headroom, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low (359 FPS), the system does not bottleneck.

The scaling between resolutions illustrates this dynamic. From 1080p to 1440p, average FPS drops by approximately 10–15% across presets. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is much steeper, around 37% for High and Ultra presets. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count rises, while the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant. At 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are fully utilized, whereas at 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor due to the sheer number of frames being generated.

Settings also affect the balance. Low presets reduce GPU load, pushing frame rates higher and making CPU performance more critical. At 1080p Low, the 359 FPS average is near the practical limit for many game engines, suggesting the CPU is near its effective ceiling for this workload. In contrast, Ultra presets at 4K (126 FPS) rely heavily on the GPU’s compute capabilities, including its 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 80 RT cores, although Inside does not use ray tracing. The data shows that neither component becomes a clear bottleneck, but the GPU scales more significantly with resolution changes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on nearestRivals data for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, placing it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, with an average score of 27896, a delta of -0.3%. This means the 5800X3D would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872 (delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887 (delta -0.3%), all within a 0.3% margin. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712 (delta 0.3%), slightly lower but still effectively equivalent. For Inside, any of these CPUs paired with an RTX 4080 SUPER would produce similar average FPS figures, as the game is not heavily multi-threaded.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, placing it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with an average score of 54247 (delta -0.1%), meaning the two are virtually indistinguishable in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (delta -1.1%), indicating it would be about 1% faster on average. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (delta -2.7%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (delta -2.8%), both slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks but within a range that would not meaningfully change Inside’s frame rates, given the massive headroom already present.

In practical terms, a system with an RTX 4080 (non-SUPER) would deliver nearly identical FPS in Inside, likely within 1–2 FPS at any given preset. The CPU alternatives would also not alter the outcome, since all tested resolutions and presets already exceed 120 FPS on average. The data suggests that any of these rival combinations would achieve the same verdict: fully playable at all settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Inside with exceptional ease. The verdictByResolution data lists all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 271. At 2560x1440, Ultra also offers the best experience, averaging 200 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best choice, averaging 126 FPS.

Every single measured average exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin. The lowest average FPS recorded is 126 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is 2.1 times the threshold. The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 180 FPS at 4K Medium, which is 3 times the threshold. There is no scenario in the data where this combo drops below 60 FPS, even momentarily. The system is not just playable; it is overqualified for the game’s demands, likely due to Inside’s 2016 release date and relatively simple rendering requirements.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 279th out of 3716 combos, placing it in the top 7.5% of all systems tested. This rank reflects the strong performance of both components, with the CPU in the 79th percentile and the GPU in the 86th percentile. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows no playability issues at any resolution.

The rank of 279 out of 3716 indicates that while this combo is very powerful, there are 278 other combinations that score higher in Inside. These would likely include newer or more expensive hardware, but the practical difference is negligible given that this combo already achieves 126 FPS at 4K Ultra. The ranking confirms the RTX 4080 SUPER’s strength, as the CPU is only in the 79th percentile, yet the combination still outperforms 92.5% of tested systems.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 271. This is the highest preset available, and it delivers more than 4.5 times the playable threshold. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 200 FPS. The gap between Ultra (200 FPS) and High (210 FPS) is only 10 FPS, so players can choose either without sacrificing smoothness, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining an average well above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the recommended preset, averaging 126 FPS. This is the only resolution where the average dips below 150 FPS, but it still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. For players seeking maximum frame rates, Low settings at 4K provide 264 FPS, but Ultra’s 126 FPS is already more than sufficient for a smooth experience. The data shows that this combo can handle the game at maximum settings across all resolutions without any playability concerns.